After the battle with the heroes was over, I was busy in another way.

While there was a lot of work to be done, such as rebuilding the city, communicating with the Kingdom of Ringle, etc., I was in a hall that had been converted into a study, and I was earnestly looking through the documents.

 

"Demon Lord, why don't you get some rest?"

"Don't worry, I'm manipulating time with magic and sleeping."

"Oh, well, it looks like you'll be fine."

「……」

 

I don't know what it is, but I feel like Ciel's reaction is too light.

It's been like this since I deepened my friendship with Kannagi.

 

"Enter"

"Excuse me."

 

The person who walked into the office with a reverent gesture was Gillette, the former assistant commander of the First Corps of the Demon King's Army.

Although he is an old demon, he is a man who has supported Nero.

Drawing the materials he is holding with magic, he quickly reads them.

 

"After the Demon King's army is dismantled, but--"

 

Is the content about the new organization to be created?

It is necessary to dismantle the Demon King's Army, a force for war, and to create an organization for the demon tribe that will self-govern the city, a group that can be called a vigilante group.

It does not abandon all means of warfare, but only as a means of self-defense against other attacks.

 

"Oh, and what's going on with that matter?"

"Hah, Lord Hürürk is currently conducting research for practical use."

"Well, don't neglect your report. ———You can go down."

"Huh."

 

He crosses his arms as he watches Gillette leave.

The value that we, who have lost the war, can show to the Kingdom of Ringle and other countries.

Needless to say, it would be nothing but me.

"Lost Knowledge"

By providing it in line with the magic technology of this era, it will be possible to ask for goods from the human side as a condition of exchange.

 

"It's just in line with the technology of this era...... But I don't know."

 

Anything more than that could cause a fight if done poorly.

As long as I have a promise to him, I'm not going to cause conflict myself, so I'm going to keep that line.

 

"......."

"What did you think?"

 

Suddenly, he feels a hint of magic and turns his palm to a corner of the office.

If you use magic to create water in an area of the hall, they will move on their own and change into a mirror-like shape.

 

"Is this ......?"

"Ciel, step away from me for a moment."

"Oh, again!?"

 

After using magic to transfer the agitated Ciel, he looks in the mirror and immediately sees the figure of the person who has tried to communicate with him with magic - the figure of the god dragon Falga.

 

"What's that for? Falga"

『…… Who would love to see your face?'

 

He laughs wryly at Farga's swearing.

Now, the fact that he bothered to contact me means that something has moved.

 

"Looks like it stuck out its tail just as you expected."

「…… What the hell, it's finally moving. If that is the case...... Did you show up at Usato's?"

『…… Ahh

 

He sighs as he leans his back against the back of his chair.

From what I heard, it seems that he encountered Usato and his mentor, Rose, in the cemetery of the Ringle Kingdom.

It is said that the two healing wizards who sensed his presence attacked him, and as a result, he escaped despite losing his wings...... How could such an interesting situation be caused?

 

"I guess the reason you started moving is because you're weak."

"I suppose so."

 

Now I am deprived of 70% of my power.

Not only is he unable to handle more power than he was in his prime, but he has not yet recovered his magical power due to his defeat by Usato.

 

"Have you told the humans about this?"

 

At my words, Falga, who is reflected in the mirror, looks dumbfounded.

 

"Don't be silly, you will think that existence is only a fantasy. …… The king of the Lingle Kingdom seemed to take it seriously."

 

Probably.

Since the king of that country also knows about the existence of Farga, it would be strange not to believe him.

 

"I didn't expect Hisago to seal the 'devil' or anything, but I can understand the unnaturalness of the fact that there hasn't been a strife in hundreds of years."

 

The devil is a being who disturbs the malice of man.

He deals with witchcraft to deceive people and provoke fights.

Take the fear that comes from it and use it as your own strength.

 

"I knew he had killed the majority of demons...... But did you seal some of them and keep them alive...... Did you wake up recently?'

"No, it won't be that different from when I wake up from the seal."

 

He is a cowardly person who does not even have the intention of fighting with me.

I can guess why they started moving, and what their purpose was...... The current situation is that it is not possible to move immediately.

Especially in my case, if I move carelessly, I will make people distrust.

 

"But Usat seems to have a lot of grudges."

"It's your money, isn't it?"

"Huh, what are you talking about?"

 

Falga snorts at me for knowing this.

 

"Demons are beings whose power is fear, and in today's world, which is considered to be imaginary beings, they cannot exert their former powers...... When you hear that it has been replaced by a man who is not a demon, you will be tempted to hold a grudge.'

 

It's his fault that Usato is feared by the demons and his brethren.

In the first place, it is worse to have a terrifying appearance that is called a devil.

 

"The healing wizard who beat me down, he was as strong as a demon, wasn't he?"

 

By taking advantage of this and strengthening the impression that Usato = Devil, I was able to drag those who could be in the shadows to the front stage and confirm their existence.

…… Well, I didn't think it would be so easy to catch here.

Was there such a great feeling of fear directed at him?

 

"But it was very funny, I didn't expect it to be horrifying, but it was going to end up being scary. Haha."

『…… I can only say that the opponent was bad. I checked my memories with Usato's gauntlet, but the other party was probably using magic that blended into the world itself."

 

Not only is he distracted at the same time as a healing wizard called Rose, but even his wings are torn off.

Perhaps it was because he was disturbed by the glare of them and materialized for a moment.

If the apprentice is the apprentice, it is strange that the master will also do it.

 

"He's a guy who really has no shortage of things to talk about."

 

There was only half a chance that the demon would move, but I didn't expect it to go any further than that.

This also makes it easier to predict.

 

"But one thing that worries me is what the demon was going to do in the cemetery of the Lingle Kingdom."

"It's possible that it's simply for the purpose of keeping an eye on Usato and his master......."

"Oh, you might want to think about other possibilities."

 

That's fine if it's to keep an eye on Usato, who is called a demon and threatens their existence.

But why did they show up in the cemetery?

It could be just a coincidence, but if their purpose was something else, it could be a bit of a mess.

 

"Farga, tell the Lingle Kingdom."

"What?"

 

Falga looks at me curiously.

As I gather my thoughts, I tell him what I need to do in the future.

 

"Uncover the grave, the grave where one of the most powerful men in the country was buried."

『…… I see. That's what I mean.'

 

Many of the demons have been reduced in number by Hisago.

The first thing to do, then, is to increase the number of pawns.

If you do it poorly, there is a possibility that the testimony from the Ringle Kingdom side will be bad, but you will still have to make sure.

 

——— much better than being moved by a person who is supposed to be dead.

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The demon lord who called Usato a demon and used it.

In addition, it seems that he did not think that it would be so easy to catch.

 

One of the enemy forces in the future became the devil.