The appearance of a girl with a strange black and red hair color who called herself Shea left me with many questions.

Who is she?

Why did he say that he owed me a debt of gratitude?

What was she trying to say to me?

 

"Don't involve me in a filthy fight."

"No, Demon Lord."

 

The morning of the next day when I met Shea.

I was just called by the Demon King after breakfast, and I decided to talk to him about Shea, but his response was worse than I expected.

As I disturb my words, the demon king has a stunned expression.

 

"No, that's true, isn't it?"

"Listen seriously......!"

"Oh, seriously, I mean, that's it, right? You found a woman here."

"Stop saying things that sound really bad!!"

 

Mr./Ms. Ciel, who is standing by her side, is very drawn!

The demon king, who was happily watching me involuntarily blow away the honorific language, put his hand on his chin.

 

"....... Usato, was he really a woman?"

"Yes, at first I mistook him for a man wearing a robe."

 

At first, I had the impression that he was really a boy.

Even in this world, even if you have long hair, you are often a man.

But it's my fault that I couldn't tell she was a woman from the delicate feeling of her first hand.

 

"Hmm, I mean, I was watching closely."

"I haven't seen it! It's already ......! Are you an old man or something?"

"In terms of age, it's beyond the realm of existing creatures, hmm, but it's also interesting to be called that."

"It's not the same demon lord ...... anymore."

 

It's a very tiring .......

When I fought for my life with this person, I ...... that he was more like a demon king.

 

「……」

 

As he involuntarily shrugs his shoulders, the Demon King makes a gesture as if he is thinking about something.

Instead of the expression that teases me earlier, he has an expression as a "demon king" that gives the impression of being thoughtful and cold, and suddenly returns his gaze to me.

 

"Alright, let's get out of here."

"Huh?"

 

My voice and Mr./Ms.'s voice overlap.

What did the Demon King say now? Coco Wo Del?

 

"No, no, no! There are a lot of Mr./Ms. people from other countries coming today!?"

"That's right, Demon Lord! Wasn't the reputation of our demon clan very bad?"

"Don't whisper, how can I not know that much?"

 

The Demon King reacts annoyingly to the protests of me and Ciel Mr./Ms..

 

"I don't want to cause problems here, but I need to make people from other countries aware of my existence. Isn't that right?"

 

There is a point.

But that's it.

There is no way that this demon king would move with such speculation.

 

"What is your purpose?"

"I don't have any speculations, I just don'...... Well, I should say I want to see the reaction."

"Reaction ...... People from other countries?"

"Oh."

 

Nodding at my words, the Demon King held up four fingers.

 

"The four kingdoms of Lingru, Samaria, Kamherio, and Nirvarna have suffered substantial damage from our Demon King Army, can you understand that?"

"Oh, yes......."

"Then what about the rest?"

「…… Is it seen as a threat?"

"Exactly."

 

With the Ringle Kingdom informing them about the Demon King's army, the countries consider the Demon King's army to be a threat.

 

"But I don't know what people think of me other than threats."

「…… Surely, then, for that?"

"Oh."

 

The speculation itself is probably true.

In the first place, it is inconceivable that the Demon King would act in vain.

If he wanted to, he would even be able to see the whole of Miarak with magic.

 

「…… I understand. I'll ask Norn and Falga for permission."

"Oh, I'll leave that to you."

 

Well, I'm just going to ask Mr./Ms. of the Knight of Miarak who is waiting in front of the inn to tell me the message.

As expected, I can't meet Norn and Farga in person.

 

"Speaking of which, Demon Lord, I'm talking about the training I asked you to do before, applying magic--"

"We're done, Ciel."

"Ha, yes, Mr./Ms. Usato, I'll take you to your room!"

"Oh, yes."

 

What does it mean to send them even though they are staying in the same place?

I was blatantly diverted by the demon king who twitched his mouth slightly, and I was forced to leave the room.

 

"I wonder if the Demon King is also busy."

"I don't think that's the case......

"Oh, I'm going to go to the lounge below instead of going back to my room, so that's it."

"Oh, yes, I understand."

 

Mr./Ms. said as he put his hand on the railing of the stairs leading to the lower floor, and Ciel bowed respectfully before returning to the room where the Demon King was.

After all, he is the Mr./Ms. of the Demon King's servant, so I think it's honestly amazing that he has a good heart and is not afraid at all.

With an exclamation, I went downstairs and reached the lounge.

 

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Damn it!!"

 

Ferm was holding his head as he let out a cry of agony.

If you look at it, you can see that there are four people sitting at one table, Senpai, Koga, Amira Mr./Ms., and Ferm, and Senpai and Ferm are playing with what looks like black and white pieces on a square board.

 

"What's wrong? …… Senior, that's Go...... No, Reversi?"

"Yes, because I'm free. I got the materials from the people of Mialak and made them. Iai slashing."

"It's a waste of talent......!"

"Ehehe"

 

Seriously, is there something this person can't do?

Even in the original world, there was a place where he was like a perfect superhuman in both literary and martial arts.

 

"Usato, do something about it. This guy."

"What?"

"He's been beating us up for a while now."

 

When I looked at Ferm, he nodded enthusiastically with slightly teary eyes.

The next time I look at my senior, he gives me a thumbs-up with a big smile.

When I look at Mr./Ms., I see her with a straight face and a sword at her waist.

Well, this mysterious space.

 

"Senior, are you having fun?"

"Yes!"

"Is it fun to win against beginners without being a grown-up?"

"Yes!!"

 

Seriously, senpai.

- I am stunned for a moment by a senior who is too mature.

 

"Hey."

"Oh, Mr./Ms. Armira."

"Can you beat him?"

 

I pull a little to Mr./Ms., who has been grabbing her shoulder with a moderate grip.

 

"No, that's an exaggeration ......."

"This would be the same as fighting! You're the only one who can humiliate him with ......!"

"Oh, that's right......

 

As he pulls back, he speaks quietly to Koga.

 

"Isn't this person so presumptuous?"

"I couldn't train, and I was stuck here...... You're stressed out."

"Oh, I see."

 

Is it that the frustration is about to explode for the worse?

　……。

 

"Why are you acting like a common sense?"

"Compared to the guys around me, I'm a little decent."

「……?」

"Why do I have to look at you like that......?"

 

Koga's eyes widen in astonishment.

He sighs at Mr./Ms. and Ferm, whose eyes are smug.

 

"I can't help it, I'll leave it to you. Ferm, take your place."

"Oh, can you do it!?"

"Do you know, Ferm? It's better to take the horns in this game."

 

I took a seat in front of the senior, swapping places with Ferm, and put exactly half of the Othello pieces in my hand.

The senior sips the drink on the table with a relaxed expression.

 

"Huh, senior, don't think you'll be able to be a warrior forever."

"After all, are you the last opponent?"

"Reversi knows ......!"

 

I've been familiar with the rules since I was in the original world.

And the winning strategy.

If that is the case, it is only the ability of each side that will determine the outcome of the game here.

 

"Then how about setting up a punishment game for this game?"

"Interesting, let's do it."

"I'll listen to whatever the loser says."

 

…… Yes?

A punishment game in that direction!

 

"Wait a minute--"

"I'm the one who got the lead! I'm black!!"

"What!?"

 

Without deciding on the order of each other, they put wooden pieces together.

- I am stunned by the senior who started it without asking questions.

But once it has begun, it can't be stopped.

 

"It's ...... to win!"

 

If you do it, you win.

I ...... to face my seniors who are holding pieces and smiling fearlessly!

 

●

 

「…… Hey."

「……」

"What was your confidence just now?"

 

The board is almost pitch black.

I was defeated by my seniors, and Koga, who had a puzzled face on my face, shook my shoulders.

 

"You're losing one-sidedly...... too!"

"What do you mean, Usato......? You're losing on a worse board than I am!"

 

Mr./Ms. and Ferm are also pursued and avert their gaze.

To be honest, I knew halfway through, "Oh, I can't win this."

Specifically, from around the time when the second corner was taken.

 

"Huh...... I lost normally."

"Oh my God! You're going to win there, normal!"

"Seniors are smarter! He's always like that, but he's a shameful person who is insanely smart and brilliant at the same time......!!"

"Oh, that? Is this a compliment? Why do I feel this way when I'm winning?"

 

...... had completely forgotten about it!

I didn't think that I would lose normally......

 

"Come on, Usato-kun, I don't think you've forgotten about the punishment game."

"Damn ......!"

 

I can't help it.

If you're a senior, you won't be reckless.

When I was about to stand up, someone suddenly put a hand on my shoulder.

 

"Usato, take your place."

"Hey, Nea......!?"

"You're doing a lot of funny things, without me."

"Hey, Nea......!?"

"Let's do it? It's called 'Ribashi.'"

 

As soon as he grinned and showed his pointed teeth as a vampire, his senior's complexion suddenly turned pale.

Didn't the senior dare to call Nea?

 

「…… I thought it was time to take a break. I'll leave your deal to Mr./Ms. Amira."

"If you lose, you can give him three orders to listen to."

"Hey, wait a minute."

"I got the lead!!"

"Seniors, wait!!"

 

Again, a senior with a black piece.

No, why did my punishment game become heavier!?

 

"Instead, if you lose, there will be no punishment game."

 

With that said, Nea begins to compete.

The seniors who proceed with the game while worrying about each move, and the nea who constantly places the white-faced pieces.

In the first half, the board is filled with the senior's black pieces, but her complexion is bad.

Then, in the second half, the black pieces are filled in with the white pieces of Nea.

 

"Look, what's the matter, Suzune?"

"Damn ......."

"Well, that's the only place you can put it. Well well! Thanks to you, I can get this horn. Please-"

"Is this me being manipulated...... I'm a brave person! Inukami Suzune is ......!? That's impossible, ......!"

 

Wow, I'm starting to flag it with certainty of losing.

Whether you win or lose, this person is not too delicious or invincible.

 

"Yes, it's over."

"Damn, I lost, I ...... I shouldn't have lost if it wasn't for Nea......"

"Well, you were right to leave me out."

 

Nea is smart enough to learn three spells.

Moreover, even if she looks like a girl, she will live for about 300 years.

 

"Evil has perished."

"Wow, even if I fall, the second and third will stand in front of you......!"

"Please don't increase it because you don't have enough tsukkomi."

"Kyayes."

 

In fact, it would be difficult if it increased.

Although it is too strong in terms of strength.

 

"Well, it was fun, so let's go."

"Oh, are you going to give up the punishment game for Usato?"

"It's just a bonus, it's just to make the game more exciting."

"If it wasn't for the straight face, it would have been convincing......

 

What on earth was he going to do to ...... me?

…… Try not to think about it.

 

"Hey, let's fight me this time, I think you can win."

"It's fine, I'll punch you."

"It's Reversi, isn't it?"

 

He gets up from his seat while joking with Koga.

Reversi still wants to continue, but there are things to do before that.

 

"Before that, I have to ask the guard soldier Mr./Ms. to tell me something."

"What's that?"

"I'm asking for permission for us, including the Demon Lord, to go out, because the Demon King seems to have a lot of ideas."

"I can finally get out of this boring place."

 

It's just a temporary outing.

As the Demon King said, we should also be concerned about the reaction of other countries.

It's obvious that they're scared, but it's good if they know in advance that the Demon Lord won't do anything.

After asking Mr./Ms., a soldier from Miarak, to deliver a message to the Norns, I resumed the reversi with the Kogas.

We played a round-robin match with five players, myself, Ferm, Nea, Koga, Mr./Ms. Amira excluding the seniors...... For some reason, I was the one with the worst record.

Rather, it was a total defeat in all battles.

…… Why?!

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He was a senior who wasted his talent in gag times.

I reminded myself that shogi and chess are difficult, but Othello is easy to make and play.