episode_0082

The Demon King was embarrassed.

Why did it become like this?

“This, this?”

“What do you think? Does it look delicious? It’s my own creation!”

I’m not asking that.

No matter how you look at it, this maid in front of the Demon King is a demon.

A race called imps, known for being weak but cunning.

···And the race that infiltrated the warrior’s house.

It seems that this guy was the one who brought us here.

But why don’t you recognize me? I am the devil.

Instead of recognizing me, he seemed a little offended that I wasn’t eating his food.

Not only was there no guarantee that the Demon King would be able to win in a fight with the Imp, but he was also afraid of what would happen if he did win, so he bit into the cookie that the Imp brought.

“Wow, it’s delicious…”

“Ahem! Right? I learned it properly at the Lord’s Castle!”

How on earth does an imp work as a maid? He even seemed to be good at cooking.

Imp has always been an image that focuses on tormenting others. The Demon King felt that his common sense was being destroyed.

“But, didn’t you say you were going to catch the Demon Lord? Why are you here already?”

I flinch.

What did you just say? Are you going to catch the devil?

···Why do you know that?

“It didn’t come back as time went by, so I looked around and found the wreckage of the ship lying all over the place.”

“It looks like the ship was destroyed. As expected, the Demon King only brought a few elites. He thought it would be impossible to find more, so he came back.”

“Hmm…”

Watching the imp naturally conversing with the warrior party, the Demon King finally realized.

Betrayed! To the Imp!

“Uh, over there…”

“Yes why?”

“You’re a demon, right? Why are you helping the hero?”

I don’t know why, but it seems like the warrior party made some kind of plan and dragged us in.

But, why? The hero is still weak. We didn’t give her any time to grow.

There would be no benefit whatsoever from helping the hero.

“Huh? That’s simple.”

“simple···?”

“The Demon Lord abandoned me here, right?…Then shouldn’t I take revenge too?”

The bright smile from before had disappeared, and the sight of the imp with an eerie smile gave me goosebumps.

…Now that I think about it, it was like that. Imps are a race famous for their thoroughness in revenge.

It’s not strange that he feels revenge on the demon king who threw him in a place like this.

For her, this is the best benefit. Yeah, that makes sense.

But why now! Thanks to you, I became dangerous!

“Well, I’m not a radical imp either. I have no intention of taking revenge on all of the Demon Lord’s army.”

“So, you’re saying that?”

“First of all, the Demon King and the Four Heavenly Kings will have to get angry.”

Can I be honest? My heart hurts.

Ever since I landed in the human world, I feel like my heart is being overworked.

My heart was pounding so loudly that I thought I might be heard because of the sound of my heart.

“You speak well. Anyway, if Airi tells you not to do it, you won’t do it.”

“Oh, did you get caught?”

I could understand why vampires were often used as undercover agents whenever there was a power struggle since ancient times.

I hope their hearts don’t move…! help me!

“Because in the end, I also received a favor from my master. The price of my life is more important than resentment.”

“And it seems like Airi won’t fight if the Demon King persuades her.”

What did you just say?

While I was clutching my aching chest and trying to calm my heart, the elf’s voice caught my ear.

“Hey, hey. What did you just say…?”

“Airi didn’t seem to have any intention of defeating the Demon King. What should I say? There is no particular reason to capture the Demon King?”

“Ah, I thought about that too. Should I say I feel like I’m doing it because I have to.”

“Sister, you feel the same way. There is a purpose to catch the Demon Lord, but I should say that is not your purpose.”

The words of the warrior party’s colleagues instantly settled in my brain.

The thought circuit that was spinning under the devil’s determination to survive reached one conclusion.

…If I persuade the hero, maybe he won’t die?

I fiddled with the book hidden behind the teddy bear I was hugging tightly.

Now that I think about it, this book.

It was said that all the demon kings were killed by the heroes of the time, but it was not written when they died.

What if I don’t force myself to fight…?

The warrior looked young. If you live long, you could live another 60 years.

But she is a warrior. Your body will be healthier, and you will be able to receive the best treatment.

You can’t fight until you’re about to die, right?

Taking that into account, up to 100 years. You can live 100 more years.

“···If this is the case, there is no need to fight!”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Ah, ah, it’s nothing!”

Of course, it is true that compared to demons, it is a small number.

100 years is ridiculously short for demons whose basic life span is over 300 years.

But what if you fight a hero and lose?

I might die in less than a year, not 100 years.

Looking at that priest who was the warrior’s companion, I was not confident.

Confident to win!

It would be a different story if there were the Four Heavenly Kings, but what is the situation now?

They don’t even know where they are right now!

He said he was isolated alone in enemy territory. driving me crazy!

How good I have been to you all…!

“Well, hey… I have something to tell you…”

“Huh? What is it?”

“It’s about the devil’s army’s plan.”

“···Would you like to tell me more?”

In that case, it is a strategic retreat.

Yes, if you think about it, the differences between demons and humans are stark.

Unlike demons, humans cannot live long.

Fortunately, they didn’t seem to know that I was the devil.

That’s right. Who would think that such a weak guy is the devil!

It was the first time I was proud of being weak.

Good job, me. I’m glad I have the skills to play 1-on-1 with slimes!

It was a change of plan.

Either have the four Heavenly Kings gather together, or retreat leaving me alone.

There are only two options left.

If four people come together and attack at once, no matter how brave they are, there is no way they can withstand it.

There is no problem even if you leave me alone and retreat.

There is a problem that the warrior has to continue to live as a weak demon until he gets old, but once he gets old, it is a breeze.

There was no way humans could keep up with the demons in their short lifespan!

“Well, actually, the Demon King’s army…”

He said nonsense that didn’t even make sense. An attempt was made to lie by gently placing a lie on top of the truth.

The Demon King invaded for the destruction of the world and for his own safety.

The Demon King is a violent and scary being, and all demons obey him.

All demons who have succumbed to that power kneel at the feet of the demon king…!

“Well, then it’s a bit of a problem. Four of the Four Heavenly Kings and the Demon King came down together.”

“It was more sincere than I thought. I thought you might have let down your guard as a human being.”

“If you are the Four Heavenly Kings, then you have a power similar to that of the succubus back then… Is it really possible…?”

Okay, that’s it!

Success!

I was delighted as I stroked the book on my chest.

Yes, this book is not wrong.

You always tell the truth. They say that if you put a lie on top of the truth, no one will notice!

“···And, if something unexpected happens in the Demon King’s army, they say they will return to the Demon World.”

“comeback?”

“When we lost contact with each other…?”

“Now.”

“What should I do? It looks like the Demon King’s army is back.”

“There would be no harm in sending them back. Fortunately, nothing serious has happened yet. If they invade all at once, there is no guarantee that they will be able to protect the soldiers. Especially if the Demon King is that strong…”

“Hmm, that’s right…”

“Because we haven’t discovered Vivian’s existence yet. It might be a good idea to try the next opportunity.”

“But isn’t this an opportunity now that we’re weak?”

“Even so, wouldn’t it be better than having soldiers get hurt?”

“Uhm…”

succeded.

The Demon King grinned secretly at them.

Fooled by my lies, they began to believe the story that the Demon King was extremely strong!

For the safety of the soldiers, they believed in false information and did not try to fight.

Yes, fool yourself like that. Fool me more!

From now on, I will never believe the reports of that cunning imp…!

Since the situation was not good now, it was necessary to gather all the forces needed to retreat or make a surprise attack.

While they were worrying, there was a need to recruit the Demon King’s army.

“You know, Airi. Did you hear that story?”

“···? What are you talking about?”

While the warrior party sighed in relief as they watched them groan and worry.

Suddenly, a girl with a strong scent of grass came in and started talking to the hero.

···Who is it?

“I went out to buy groceries with Lily, and I heard a strange rumor.”

“Rumors? ···What rumors?”

“Well, there was a woman who was almost raped by a pure white horse with horns on its head. I heard soldiers were scouring the surrounding forest?”

“Oh my god… there is such a thing?”

“Yes. He ran towards me screaming for a girl. He looked very embarrassed.”

I didn’t care that a new person appeared and chatted with the warrior party.

A pure white horse with horns on its head, screaming at the girl and trying to rape her?

There can’t be two different horses with such characteristics.

Amdusias…! What on earth are you doing!

You useless colt!

The devil’s improvised plan was shattered in an instant.