Hataraku Maou-Sama Volume 20

 

 And Emi, looking unhappy, locked the door so forcefully that it seemed like she was going to pull off the lock.   “…… How did things turn out like this……” 

Emi remembered the terrible situation three days ago and could not help but kneel at the porch.  ※ 

“Even if this is for Alas=Ramus’ sake, I definitely cannot do this. Please tell me about the other methods.”  “Even though I am basically not that willing as well, is there a need to say that so calmly and clearly?”  “Ahahahahahaha!!”  Emi’s determined tone caused Maou to show an unhappy expression in response, and Amane seemed to have expected them to reply this way, holding her stomach and laughing loudly.  “Yaa, this is good! Because I heard that the relationship between both of you have already improved compared to the beginning, I thought that your reactions would be more normal, that gaze is really lifeless!”  “I don’t know what kind of reaction you are expecting, but only this is no good. It definitely cannot be done.” 

Emi shook her head in a direct manner and rejected this.  “Why…… why do I have to fall to such tragedy and live together with this man!”  “He is your  husband, right?”  “I admit that he is Alas=Ramus’ father, but I resolutely reject that interpretation.”  “Complicated! After actually hearing this again, I really think that the relationship between both of you is too complicated!”  “Amane-san, you are teasing us, right? This matter is related to Alas=Ramus, so it is very important. I am sorry that we came c ame to disturb you at such a late time, but please be more serious.”  “Ahahahaha!!”  “Amane-san!!” 

The more Emi tried to keep her composure, the harder Amane laughed. lau ghed.  “Ah~ sorry, sorry, this is another type of reaction I did not expect, so I felt it was very funny. Ahh, but sorry, I am actually very serious right now.” 

 

 After Amane placated Emi, Emi, she sat in a pr proper oper posture and leaned fforward orward slightly.  “Maou-kun, Yusa-chan, Alas=Ramus-chan. The three of you have to live together as a family.”  “…… Is the ethics behind this okay? Putting this in another way, this is the same as you telling me and Emi to cohabitate, right?” 

Even though his tone was not as cold as Emi’s, Maou also did not want to live together with Emi, so he tried to ask about ab out it in this way.  “Take it as a plea from me, even if you are just stating an example, I totally do not want you to say anything about cohabitating with me.” 

 As if Emi was replacing Acies in throwing up everything she had eaten, Emi showed a very strongly disgusted expression.  “Ehh……?” 

Then for unknown reasons, Amane frowned instantly.  “The King of demons who cruelly killed humans in the whole world, why are you only starting to talk about ethics now.”  “Is this the time to talk about such things? These two matters are completely unrelated, right?”  “No, well, even though there are also people who are strongly against this even now because their family education is more conservative, and normally speaking the people who cohabitate before marriage have a very good relationship in the first place, but isn’t the relationship between the two of you really bad? Then even if you live together, there shouldn’t be any problems, right?”  “Amane-san, have you noticed that what you’re saying is very strange?”  “Before cohabitating, I don't even want the Demon King to step into my own private territory for even one second.”  “Eh~ but Yusa-chan frequently goes to Maou-kun’s place, right?”  “The Hero invading the Demon Fortress is normal! But which Hero would allow the Demon King to enter their home!!”  “Yeah, that makes sense.”  Maou momentarily expressed his agreement, but Amane’s gaze turned evil, showing an expression like her plan had worked.   “…… Ufufufufu, Yusa-chan. This is called shooting yourself in the foot.”  “W, what is it!” 

 

“I did not specify where to live, right? Why are you deciding that the three of you will live at your house……!”  “…… Ah.” 

Maou, coming to a realisation, looked towards Emi, but for unknown reasons, the latter replied with an expression and tone which was more composed compared to earlier .  “You were probably planning to tease me by speaking in that way, but Libicocco is

also living at Villa Rosa Sasazuka Room 201 currently, this would definitely disturb the family time together, in addition……”  Finally, Emi frowned and spoke.  “Considering the environment to raise Alas=Ramus, the situation at my house is definitely better. If I brought all the clothes, toys, toiletries and cutlery to the Demon Fortress, it would become a situation where there will be no place to stand. Even though I do not want to think about it at all, but if there must be a place to cohabitate, then my house is the only choice.”  “Tsk…… you’re unexpectedly calm. It seems like the situation is more troublesome

than expected. I thought that you would blush from your face to your ears and act   completely frantic.” “Amane-san……” 

They did not know how serious Amane was, but at this, even Maou was starting to feel troubled.  “But sorry, only this method is left currently. Yusa-chan also does not wish for  Alas=Ramus-chan to become like Acies and shoot light beams from her face, or be like Iron and cause a ruckus on the streets while emitting strange things from her body, right?”  “…… Ugh” 

This move was super effective against Emi.   Even if it was for Alas=Ramus, Emi did not want to cohabitate with the Demon King, but if something bad really happened, Emi would definitely regret not implementing any countermeasures beforehand.  “T, then for example, can’t this be done? Bell is currently at Ente Isla, I can live at Room 202 for the time being…… with this, the Demon King would be living in the neighbouring room, as long as we think of the apartment as a larger home and it’s just that we will be normally sleeping in different rooms.” 

Even so, Emi was resisting with all her he r might.  “And Father is living on the first floor. At this time, it’s not that rare to have 『three generations living together 』, right?” 

 

“How persistent.”   Amane expressed her admiration for Emi’s strugg struggle, le, crossing her arms and thinking deeply.  “But with this, Libicocco-kun would be in the way after all? It was alright up to the point where Papa, Mama and Grandpa are living together as three generations, but living together with Papa’s subordinate is still a little forced.”  “To Alas=Ramus, Alsiel and Lucifer are familiar adults and the Demon King’s subordinates! Bell was around the whole time before as well! So the conditions should be the same, right!”  “No, the conditions this time is 『living harmoniously with only family』, under this kind of situation, even Ashiya-kun, Urushihara-kun and Kamazuki-chan are not that suitable.” 

 a “We do not have blood relations with Alas=Ramus in the first place, but we are still a family! So there should be no issues with Libicocco!”  “I do not plan to deny that th at kind of family structure, but the problem this time has nothing noth ing

to do with law or ethics, it depends on whether Alas=Ramus-chan can accept it or not. Even if Alas=Ramus sees Ashiya-kun as family, has Libicocco-kun reached that level?”  “No. If compared to Ashiya, Urushihara and Suzuno, it is probably impossible.”  “Demon King! Think of something to say as well! Don’t you have any good ideas! You probably don’t want to cohabitate with me, right!” 

That was true, but Maou felt that having to help think of ways to avoid this situation  just because he did not like like it was fundamentall fundamentally y flawed in terms terms of logic.   And the level of hostility Maou had towards towards Emi was not as bad as what Emi thought it was.  Therefore,  “Of course I’m not willing, but if it is for Alas=Ramus……” 

 As long as it was related related to Alas=Ramus, Maou would compromise very easily.  “Guhhh.” 

With this, it was as if only Emi was weighing the child's feelings and her own against each other, making her feel like an incompetent mother.  The number of working mothers has increased in recent years and the thoughts that mothers should spend all the time in their life raising their children were gradually weakening. 

 

Even so, from the standpoint of parents with young children, they should still place top priority on the healthy development of their child, if they completely excluded this from their own goals in life, it was not good no matter how one thought about it.    And currently, the the one who was only concerned about sticking to their standpoint and ignoring the problem Alas=Ramus was facing was not Maou, but Emi.   “…… Maa, I also have something I wish to state clearly. Firstly, even though this was emphasised many times, Emi and I are not a married couple, and we are not lovers as well.”  “Please stop that.”  “Therefore, no matter how the people around us see this, we will definitely not commit the mistake that those conservative people are thinking, you can be rest assured on that.”  “Seriously, stop that!!” 

Emi was already shouting.  “Even so, I still have the problem of Acies on my end. The distance between Emi’s house and Sasazuka has clearly exceeded the distance where we can stay separated. If I move to Emi’s house to stay, Acies will definitely have to come along. ong. But currently, we do not have the ability to feed Acies until she is full when she is on the verge of losing control. Emi, your house shouldn’t have a rice cooker which can cook ten cups of rice at once, right?”  “H, How can I have one!” 

Emi replied with a negative answer, but the cons Maou mentioned with regards to cohabitating was more constructive than imagined, causing Amane to observe the development of this topic while feeling rather surprised.  “In addition, there is Nord. No matter what, we have to obtain his permission, right?”  “…… The Demon King who massacred humans actually said that he had to obtain permission from the other party’s father……”  “He is a human who was on the side of being massacred. Even though he is calmly interacting with me by treating me as a neighbour, somewhere in his heart, he is probably unable to forgive us. Thinking about it normally, it is impossible for him to allow his daughter to cohabitate with someone like me. It is the same even if no mistakes will definitely not happen between us.” 

In response to Amane who kept finding fault every time she spoke, Maou calmly sealed her off.  “As long as it is for Alas=Ramus, I am willing to do anything, but since Emi is this reluctant and there are so many issues in actually implementing this, then living at

 

Emi’s house is really not that practical. The best method currently should be to follow what Emi said and borrow the room from Suzuno.”  “…… Demon King.”  “……”  Even Amane showed a serious ser ious expression at Maou’s logical analysis. 

She sighed, then shifted her gaze away from the pair, shouting towards the outside of the room.  “His reply is what we predicted, what do you think should be done?”  “Eh?” 

 At this moment, the living room door was opened, and the person who appeared behind the door was actually Nord.  “F, Father……! Y, you heard everything…….?”  “For the matter with Acies, I will handle it. Please rest assured and do your best for  Alas=Ramus.” 

Nord was probably helping Acies make a new batch of onigiri just now.  He was holding a tray with onigiri on it, then after saying this briefly, he turned around and left the living room.  “Wait, Father!!” 

Emi was unable to accept it like this after all, immediately chasing after him.   As expected, Nord’s destination was Acies’ bedroom. When Emi chased until she reached the front of the room, she prepared to speak again, but Nord frowned to signal

to her to keep quiet.   “…… Acies seems to be asleep as well. Emilia, look.” 

In the room, Acies was currently holding hands with Alas=Ramus with a peaceful smile on her face, sleeping obediently.  “……!” 

But Emi was not looking at Acies.   She was staring hard at Alas=Ramus, so surprised that she was speechless.  Her body had grown.   Alas=Ramus’ height was originally until Acies’ waist, but now she reached the shoulder of Acies who was sleeping next to her. 

 

Her limbs had lengthened as well, her physical appearance looking like a lower year elementary student.  The strange part was that the dress which Alas=Ramus wore had also grown bigger.  When she recovered from th e shock, Emi finally realised that Alas=Ramus’ forehead was glowing faintly. 

 

“The fragment…… is glowing?”  “During these few days, Acies’ forehead was glowing frequently as well, it was the same whether she was hungry or not. Even though we were very nervous every single s ingle time…… but we did not expect things to turn out like this.” 

 After Nord said this this with a troubled smile, he handed one onigir onigirii to Emi.  Emi accepted it subconsciously, taking off the cling film wrapped outside and taking a bite out of it.  “…… It’s delicious.”  “This is rice which costs 4000 yen for 5kg.”  “Uwah.”  “Emilia, I think you should also understand. Because of the merging, the bonds between us and them look very stable but are actually very fragile.”  “…… Un.” 

Even though Maou just said that the distance between him and Acies could not be too far, everyone actually knew that was not the case.   “You love Alas-Ramus very much, right? But have you thought of how much longer you can be with her?”  “…… No.”  “No one knows how they would change after the end of the Battle to Defeat God. I don’t know if this matter was intentionally not brought up, or everyone was reassured after seeing the situation of Shiba-san and the others…… but no one can guarantee that after everything is over, she can still continue to be with all of you.  “Father……”  “…… When you were six years old, you were about this big as well.” 

Of course, Nord also felt surprised over Alas=Ramus’ rapid growth.  But when he watched this quietly sleeping 『Granddaughter 』, his eyes were filled with much deeper affection.  “Emilia, children will grow up. Even if you feel that they still look young, but as always, when you come to your senses, you will realise that they have grown gr own up…… this kind of situation will happen constantly. You and the Demon King…… when both of you

were watching Alas=Ramus, how many times has this thought flashed through your head?”  Children will grow up. 

 

This completely natural principle caused Emi to be severely shaken up at this time.  “Grow up…… grow up……” 

One year.  Very soon, the time Emi and Alas=Ramus spent together would reach one year.   However……  “Emilia.”  “…… Father, I……”  Just as Emi was unable to hold it in and was about to cry, her father’s words slipped into her heart. 

egards to cohabitating with the Demon King, can you think about it “Emilia, with r egards seriously again? Alas=Ramus…… after Alas=Ramus was separated from the other Sephirah siblings since a long time ago…… she had never experienced  『spending time only with family』, right?”  “……” 

Emi must have given up at this moment.  “…… Let me say this first, saying this to your unmarried daughter is really not that appropriate.”  “If the parties are you and him, in a different way, it probably reassures others a lot.”  “Don’t say the same things as Amane-san…… seriously, if this matter is found out by Chiho-chan, Bell or Eme, I don’t know what they will say……”  “Chiho-san might unexpectedly not say anything at all?”  “That’s why it’s scary. For types like Eme who are obviously being scary, it is actually easier to handle. Haah……” 

 After Emi finished finished one onigiri, she fr frowned owned deeply and said unhappily.  “I understand everyone’s feelings, everyone predicts that the final outcome might be a tragedy…… but…… perhaps? It might be a 『good ending』, right?”  “…… Emilia?”  “Father is corr ect, ect, the amount of time we 『parents』 lived together with that child

was only one day. And it was a situation where she would be taken away by Gabriel the next day, but……”  Emi thought of the face of the 『Papa』 who was probably currently sitting on the

living room sofa and worrying and shook her head lightly. 

 

“If everything goes well and we successfully create a future blissful environment which  Alas=Ramus can continue to look forward to…… at that time…… other than the matter with Alas=Ramus, I will definitely not carry any more responsibility.” 

 At an unknown time, that face which looked like it was going to cry had changed into a smile which was filled with determination.  ※ 

Just like this, Emi, Alas=Ramus and Maou decided to begin their life of cohabitation at Eifuku’s Urban Heights Eifuku Apartment 501.  Even though the scary part was that they did not know how long they had to cohabitate, considering that Acies had not recovered after one week, this kind of lifestyle would probably continue on for longer.  “I wonder if Heaven and Ignora can stop using such roundabout methods like assassinating an Archbishop and just quickly attack directly. With this, we can end things quickly.” 

 After Emi said that at the porch in a troubled manner, her thoughts also became more dangerous.  “Hey, Emi! Can I first find a place to put my baggage?”  “…… Wait a moment.”  In reality, Maou coming to Emi’s house to stay was a reality which could not be  overturned. 

Since there was no means of retreat, she could only work hard to make it through each day.   Anyway, Emi first instructed Amane who would periodically c contact ontact Ashiya and the others that she had to inform their Ente Isla comrades about this matter. matte r.  This was not a trivial matter after all, so no one would object against it immediately, but Emi still harboured a faint hope that someone would come to protest against it.  “Haah.” 

Emi steeled her determination and locked the door, but did not turn the lock on the other lock below, she put on the slippers and stepped into her home which had already been corrupted by Maou.  “But, about this.” 

Even though Maou had already stepped into the living room inside, he did not carelessly put down his bag, obediently waiting for Emi to enter.   “…… What.” 

 

Emi noticed that Maou had been surveying the room’s walls, ceiling and floor since a while ago. 

Within these three days, Emi had already kept all the things that she did not want guys, especially Maou, to see, so there should not be any strange things.   Maou already knew that the apartment Emi lived in was rather good, so Emi thought that he would probably express his thoughts on the spaciousness of this place, but what Maou said next was completely unexpected.   “I just, sorry about that.”  “Eh?” 

Maou apologised with a rather perplexed smile.  Because it was really too unexpected, Emi did not know how to reply, then Maou continued to say something even more unexpected.   “Suddenly having to raise Alas=Ramus alone, it must be difficult.”  “W, what are you saying?”  “Uh, that.” 

Maou pointed at the storage cabinet placed in the corner of the living room.  It was a four layer storage cabinet which Emi bought after she started to live together with Alas=Ramus.  It was not expensive even though it had a wood-grain pattern, and the lowest level was where Alas=Ramus’ towels were stored.  The second and third level had various clothes stored. The topmost level which was split into two had undergarments and socks stored as well as small accessories such as small pieces of cloth.   “Everything in that cabinet belongs to Alas=Ramus?”  “How do you know?” 

 Amongst all her friends who had come to this room, only Emerada who came to live for a long period mentioned that cabinet.   Emi did not think Emerada would tell Maou about this kind of thing……  “Uh, because it feels like the other pieces of furniture were arranged well, only that cabinet does not fit in, stickers and……are thatstuck obviously been  decorated by Alas=Ramus before, right? So many on thehad side……” “Ahh…….” 

 

So it was like that, that cabinet was covered in stickers which had cute designs and colours.   And after repeated removal and sticking on of tthose hose sticker stickers, s, the first batch of stickers have almost disappeared entirely, the outermost layer of stickers should almost be the third generation now.  Even the storage box placed on the storage cabinet to store wet wipes and moisturising cream had been impacted.   “When she lived at my house in the past, she did not need that large of a cabinet to store all her clothes and items. From this, you really spent a lot on her.”  “…………… That’s right.” 

Maou thanked Emi for her efforts before Emi said anything, causing Emi to feel very shaken.  Therefore,  “Maa, at that time, you guys did not even have much of your own clothes, so having me buy her new clothes is normal, right? Since we’re going to live together now, you should also remember what is being stored in that cabinet.”  “Yeah, I understand. I will try my best to remember.” 

Emi intentionally used a stern tone to say this, but Maou nodded obediently.  “…… Anyway, put your baggage there first and sit down. Later on, I will prepare  a place for you to put your dirty clothes.”  “Yeah, sorry about that.” 

 After Maou said this, he looked around for a bit, then sat on the floor directly, intentionally avoiding the carpet. “…… What are you doing?” 

 

“Uh, it feels like if I sit on the carpet or sofa without asking you first, you might get angry.”  “……”  Maou was probably worrying about a bout Emi’s feelings in his own way. 

Even though Emi felt that she had not reached the point where she would lose her temper because Maou sat on the sofa, she also knew that she had treated Maou similarly in the past a few times, so her feelings were very complex.   Based on the attitude of guys when they entered a girl’s apartment, Maou’s actions could be considered as worrying too much.  

 

Ever since she went through that conversation with Amane and the cohabitation was decided, Emi felt that everything seemed to emphasise that she had no magnanimity. It has been less than five minutes since Maou entered her apartment, and she was already beginning to accumulate stress.  “Ahh, seriously.” 

Emi mumbled softly, pulling open the sliding door that separated the living room and the rooms behind. She quickly checked that all the things that she did not want Maou to see were kept properly, taking the time to focus.   “…… That’s great.” 

The next moment, accompanied by a faint glow, Alas=Ramus, 『in the state Emi was used to seeing』, was lying on the bed and sleeping deeply.  Confirming that Alas=Ramus was appearing normally like usual, this caused Emi to breathe a sigh of relief. She sensed that Maou was currently looking in her direction nervously, so she made up her mind and said.  “…… You can stand up. I will introduce this house’s environment to you.”  “O, oh.” 

He had to stand up after just sitting down, but Maou did not look that dissatisfied, getting up and following behind Emi.  “First is the kitchen. The microwave is here, the fridge and the gas stove is there. This is a normal water tap, that is a tap fitted with a water filter. Letting you drink water from the side with the water filter would be too much of a waste of the filter core, so if you want to drink water, fill it up from the side with the normal tap.”  “A, ah, I understand.” 

Emi spoke very quickly, so even if he was ordered only to drink the water from the normal tap, Maou nodded without protest, this actually caused Emi to accumulate stress again because she sensed that she was too stingy and compromised subconsciously.  “…… But if you want to t o drink warm water, you can pour tthe he filtered water into that De Earl’s hot water kettle.”  “I, I understand.” 

The reason why Maou was acting so lost was probably because for the kitchen in Emi’s house, whether it was the appearance or complexity, it far exceeded the standard of the Demon Fortress, so he was unable to understand the usage method of every piece of equipment. 

 

“Next is the fridge, from now on, the second level will be exclusively for you to use, if you bought something back, or there is something you don’t want me to eat, you can put them here.”  “Is, is that alright?” 

Maou widened his eyes, feeling very surprised.   “…… If you’re asking whether you can use the fridge, I won’t take care of you even if

you get a stomach-ache, so it’s up to you whether you want to use the fridge or not.  As for why there is an exclusi exclusive ve space for you to use, of course it’s be because cause ever since Eme came to stay over, I treated that level as a space for guests to use. It will be troublesome if you need to obtain my permission every single time you use the fridge. If that is done, I still have to worry about you.”  “I, I see, then I will not hold back. Can I first put in the water bottles which I bought outside just now?”  “…… Go ahead.” 

Maou was acting as frantic as a new person p erson who started their first day on the job. With flustered movements, outin500ml plastic orientation. bottles from  his bag and placed them on the second level of he thetook fridge a horizontal “We can share the milk, there is no space to put them separately after all. But you better not be uncultured and drink straight from the carton in front of Alas=Ramus. If you have to drink a lot at once or when it’s almost empty, remember to inform the other party, understand?”  “I, I understand.” 

Maou nodded with a serious expression, and since some unknown time, he started to take notes.  “There is a water storage tank here to make ice cubes. If there is not enough ice, then make it yourself.”  “Eh? Add water into the freezer? It’s not adding it into the cooler? Then where would the ice cubes appear?” 

Once Emi heard this question, she accurately predicted the scene sc ene five seconds later.  “…… The water will flow to the bottom, freezing into ice cubes here.” 

Once she opened the drawer d rawer holding the ice cubes,  “Amazingggggg!”  Maou’s eyes widened as he stared at the ice cubes in fascination, this was the same as the scene Emi predicted five seconds ago. 

“…… Haah.” 

 

Emi sighed lightly and closed the fridge.  “…… Then the next is the cutlery drawer.”  “Yeah.”  “Normally, if nothing goes wrong, I should be the one cooking, so do not touch this area, just remember that Alas=Ramus’ cutlery is stored here. Next is cups, bowls, chopsticks and some knives, forks and spoons, spo ons, you have to buy your own cutlery. We

will make an exception today and allow you to use disposable chopsticks, plates and paper cups.”  “The way you’re speaking is really nostalgic.”  “Do you want to die?” 

She might have said this, but Emi also felt rather nostalgic in her heart. As for Maou, he really sensed the killing aura and inwardly swore that he definitely could not make such jokes anymore.  Then, just as Emi’s killing aura was still s till boiling over,  “Next is the toilet and the bathroom. Let me tell you this…….” 

 And she started to glare glare towards Maou with a sharp gaze,  “Mama~……? I’m hungry~……”  “Oh?”  “Oh my?” 

 A small figure walked over over to both of them them with unsteady, tottering tottering steps.  “Alas=Ramus, you’re awake?”  “Uu~ hungry~” 

 Alas=Ramus walked up to Emi unsteadily, hugging her knee and looking upwards, then she brightened up instantly.  “Papa is here too!!”  “Y, yeah!”  “Eh? Strange? Papa? Why? It’s Papa!” 

 Alas=Ramus became very confused because of this situation which which never happened before, and after confirming her location, she looked at Maou again, slowly grabbing his hand.  “Papa! Papa! Play with me!!” 

 

“Uh, erhm, I understand Alas=Ramus, can you calm down a little? I am currently listening to Mama’s explanation……”  “No! Play!”  “Hey, hey……” 

 Alas=Ramus, who looked strangely excited, pulled Maou to the corner of the living room.  “Papa! Look!” 

Then Alas=Ramus used some force to pull off the yellow cloth on a box placed next to the television in the living room, pouring the contents cont ents of the box onto the floor.   “Ohh?”  “Hey, Alas=Ramus! Didn’t I normally tell you that you can’t pour those out!” 

The contents were various kinds of toys.   These toys came in various sizes, there were character toys which Maou also knew about, and there were mysterious designs which Maou had never seen before, whether they were cheap or expensive, all these toys which were poured out were  Alas=Ramus’ treasures.  “Papa! Do you want to eat curry!”  “Hmm? Curry?” 

Within those toys which were poured out, there w ere props to play ‘House’.  “T, then I’ll take one.”  “Okay! Please wait for a while!” 

Maou quickly turned around and glanced g lanced at Emi, but Emi was looking in this direction from the kitchen, not moving at all.  Therefore, Maou could only wait for the curry which Alas=Ramus made out of toys.  “Thank you for waiting!” 

 Alas=Ramus held out a pot made from plastic, there were fruits cut into half iin n the pot, a fishtail and one fork, all of this was stuck s tuck on with Velcro.  “Uh…….”  “This is honeydew fish meat curry!”  “Oh……” 

 

Maou turned his head and looked towards Emi again while feeling perplexed, but as if Emi was testing him, she continued to look over, expressionless.  “Uh…… erhmm.”  “Enjoy!” 

Maou nervously picked up the honeydew fish curry, using the fork which was curved in front to pretend to eat the curry.   “D, delicious!”  “You cannot eat yet!”  “Eh!?” 

However, the special head chef said that he could not eat yet with a huge smile, confiscating the honeydew fish meat curry from Maou’s hands, changing it to a toy cup.  “Drink black tea first!”  “T, thank you……”  “Is it good?”  “It, it’s good?”  “Why do you think it’s good?”  “Hm? Why!? Uhh, erhm, it’s sweet, so it’s very good?”  “It’s not sweet at all!”  “Ehhh?”  Maou had never seen Alas=Ramus play ‘House’ in Room 201, and in the end, he was completely led in circles by her when playing with her he r for the first time.  “Uh, erhm, can I eat the curry?”  “Curry has been sold out!”  “You must be joking!” 

The honeydew fish meat curry seemed to have been finished by other people at an unknown time, such that Maou could not help but laugh.  “Papa, look at this!”  The next moment, Alas=Ramus held one thing tightly, taking it out for Maou to see in the room where the black tea and curry had already disappeared. 

 

“Alas=Ramus, this……”  “Happy Set!” 

Maou had an impression of that item, that was the toy t oy which came with the kid’s menu, the Happy Set, which MgRonalds released half a year ago, their main target audience being young girls.  From what he remembered, that was a plushie set which was released by MgRonalds in collaboration with Rilakkuma.  “This is what you’re interested in, right?” 

Maou knew Emi liked Rilakkuma, R ilakkuma, so he tried to ask like this, at this moment Emi finally reacted.  “It’s surprisingly well made. And Alas=Ramus’ interests are similar to mine in the first place.” 

Emi walked over after saying this, then she squatted next to Maou, matching  Alas=Ramus’ line of sight.  “Alas=Ramus, can you wait obediently for a while? Mama has something important to tell Papa.”  “Something important?”  “That’s right, Papa is living here f rom rom now on, I wish to introduce Alas=Ramus’ home to him.”  “H, hey.”  Maou deduced that with Alas=Ramus’ level of understanding, she should be able to clearly understand the meaning behind Emi’s words, but it was impossible for Emi to

not how Alas=Ramus would react this know reaction would cause to the future.   after hearing these words, and what effect However, from Emi’s side profile, the fact that she was thinking about future events could not be seen at all, she probably only simply wanted to show Maou how the two of them usually lived. 

Then,  “Papa!”   Alas=Ramus’ expression immediately changed such that it was as if she was really glowing, she stood up quickly, abandoning the toys scattered on the floor to pull on Maou’s hand again.  “Papa! Papa! This is the kitchen! Water will splash out!” 

“…… Ahh.” 

 

“There are plates up there! And Rilakkuma cups!”  “…… I see!”  “There is yoghurt in the fridge! It can be eaten!”  “Y, yeah.”  “Then, there are animal biscuits here, Mama needs to say yes before I can eat……” 

 After hearing hearing the explanation of the kitchen from Mama and and daughter, Maou c could ould not help but smile because of how hard Alas=Ramus was trying, Emi did not specially say anything, only quietly picking up a few of the smaller toys from the ones Alas=Ramus messily threw around to prevent her from stepping on them later.    After that, Maou repeated repeatedly ly listened to Alas=Ramus’ explanation or played with her, and when Maou thought of looking at this mobile phone, he discovered that it was already 4pm and Emi had moved to the kitchen at an unknown time to start washing the rice.  “Ah, Emi, about dinner……”  “Just continue to play with Alas=Ramus.”  “Uh, but my plate and chopsticks……”  “Don’t worry, I was joking with you just now. You can buy another set on your own if you want, but my house has cutlery for guests to use and other extra cutlery.” 

Emi did not look up because she was focused on preparing dinner, Maou also did not continue speaking and focused on the task of helping Alas=Ramus read the five picture books which she had taken tak en out from somewhere.  Then, some more time passed.  “……” 

Maou, Emi and Alas=Ramus were sitting together to eat dinner.   Emi’s house also did not have a dining table. 

The daily lives of the pair seemed to be focused on the low table on the carpet in front of the sofa, even their meals were eaten here.   “Tablemats are the only thing which I do not have any extras, let’s buy them together with the other things which are ne eded tomorrow.”   

What surprised Maou a little was that Emi and Alas=Ramus usually used table mats. Even though he knew about such a thing, Maou always thought that no one would use it, so when Emi naturally said that one would be prepared for Maou, he was a little

surprised. 

 

“No, I don’t need a table mat……” 

Maou said this because he did not think that a table mat was as necessary as cutlery, but Emi spoke in a surprisingly firm tone.  “It’s not expensive. Just see it as something to do for Alas=Ramus’ sake and bear with it. I also had Eme use it, but if I lend you y ou the table mat she used, she might get angry.”  “…… Aah, I understand.” 

 At the start, she had jokingly told Mao Maou u that he would use dispo disposable sable cutler cutlery, y, but now she was insisting on him using a table mat, this caused Maou to feel it was a little strange.  When Emi ate at Villa Rosa Sasazuka, she never said such things, so this was probably something she insisted on in her own home.   The master of this house was Emi, so Maou honestly decided in this heart that he would follow whatever was usually done here.   Those steaming hot dishes on the table were all contained in proper looking dining  

cutlery. White rice. Miso soup with tofu skin and cabbage added in. Salad contained within a huge plate and Shuumai which looked like it was bought from the hot food area of the supermarket. Lastly was the yogurt yogu rt which Alas=Ramus started liking recently.   “Come, Alas-Ramus.”  “Oh, I’m digging in!”  “Yeah, I’m digging in…… hey, Demon King.”  “Eh? Ah…… yes, I’m digging in.”  “Papa did very well!”  “…… Thanks for the praise.” 

 

Maou did not know what expression he should show, so he first picked up the miso soup and drank a mouthful.   “Aah.”  “What?”  “It’s nothing, I just realised I sweated a lot.”  “What is that supposed to mean?” 

Maou spoke vaguely to brush over the topic, the meaning behind his sentence was that he felt unexpectedly nervous about ab out coming over to Emi’s house, and because he sweated a lot of cold sweat, he felt that the salty miso soup was very delicious, but if he said this honestly, Emi would definitely scold him.   Compared to that,  “Uh, thinking about it carefully, this t his seems to be the first ttime ime I am eating your cooking?”  “……” 

 After that, Emi unexpectedly thought about tthings hings deeply for a while, while,  “I originally thought that for an instant, but thinking about it carefully, even though the number of times is much lower than Chiho-chan and Bell, I have also brought side dishes to your house before.” 

Then she replied nonchalantly.  “Is that so…… ah…… now that you mentioned it, there seemed to be one time when you mentioned that the tofu dregs sold by a tofu store near your house was very delicious, so you used the tofu dregs to cook a dish to bring over. Where is that tofu store?”  “I will tell you tomorrow. In addition, dur ing ing the training, I also made MgRonalds fries or desserts for you to try, right?”  “That is completely different.” 

 As they they chatt chatted, ed, the two of them started to act like h how ow they normally would when they were at Villa Rosa Sasazuka, chatting occasionally, taking care of Alas=Ramus occasionally, eating dinner like they usually did.  ※ 

Chiho just returned to Japan from Ente Isla when her mother Riho opened the room door and looked inside.  “Oh my, Chiho, you came back.” 

Mother.  

 

“Because your room light was turned on, I was thinking that you might have returned.”  From this sentence, it could be seen that Riho was very used to Chiho’s actions and the matters related to Ente Isla.  “Do you want to eat? Or have you eaten already?”  “Yeah. I have a lot of things to do, I should do my cram school homework first.”  “I see, you’re going to the cram school later, right? Do you want to eat something simple first?”  “Un. Thanks for taking the trouble.”  “Don’t collapse because of overwork, okay?”  “I am eating well every day, it’s more like things would be bad if I do not exercise a little.” 

In fact, when Chiho was staying at Noza Quarters, Din Dem Urs would take it upon herself to help her prepare so many meals and snacks s nacks that she could not finish them, making her feel as if her weight w eight had increased.  Even though she recently started to get used to the food in Ente Isla and clearly knew what kinds of tastes she liked but coming home like this and eating her mother’s cooking comforted her the most.   After quickly eating white rice, miso soup and egg rolls with some seaweed added, Chiho instantly relaxed and felt a little sleepy.  “I’m done eating.”  “Just leave it there. You still need to prepare, right?”  “Un, the preparations are mostly done. As expected, the things which are needed that day should be prepared the day before. I’m leaving.”  “Alright, alright, be careful.” 

 As Riho watched her daughter who just returned from Ente Isla leave the house frantically in the evening, she could not help but think of the time when she first found out about her daughter’s secret. 

Riho had only gone overseas once before, when she was a student, therefore she was very unfamiliar with the cultures and lands outside of Japan. The first time she stood on the at a thecomplete Northernmess. continent and looked downshe at the actual creally apital of Fiensi, hermountain mind was Honestly speaking, could notcapital remember what happened that time clearly now. 

 

It was until Riho was carried and brought over to the 『Demon Fortress』 by a young man known as Gabriel did she truly calm down. dow n.  “…… Maou-san…… built a really huge home.”  “Puahaha!!”  “Hey, Mother!”   After personally seeing the Demon Fortress and knowing that this was Maou’s true base, Riho spoke of her thoughts on reflex. At that time, Gabriel who was next to her started to hold his stomach in laughter while Chiho blushed while looking stunned. For these matters, Riho still remembered them very v ery clearly. 

 After that, Riho started to observe her surroundings, discovering that many people who looked like foreigners were mixed together all around her. Those people treated  Ashiya and Urushihara like important people, not only that, even though Riho did not know why she did not notice it immediately, there were also many strange creatures who were clearly larger than the humans and did not look like humans at all interacting with the humans normally.  “Chiho.”  “…… Un, Mother.”  “…… Do you remember frequently going to Hokkaido’s Biei Hills when you were younger?”  “Eh?”  “Because I read an article in a magazine about it beforehand, so I thought that I would wou ld be able to see a huge expense of beautiful flower fields. But after actually arriving there, for unknown reasons, we actually encountered a rare bout of heavy rain.”  “Ah, un, I remember.”  “Therefore, we could only change our itinerary and stay for one more night, and when we went there the next day, the flowers had all been battered by the rain, but that also had its own beauty. I still remember feeling that this was very strange. That is what I am feeling now.”  “I……. don’t really understand.”  “Un. I know this situation is very exaggerated, and I also know that I am currently experiencing something very crazy, but somewhere in my heart, there is a kind of feeling like I see, so it is probably something like this.”  “Mother?” 

 

“Maa, I am really shocked by this castle…… but after getting the thought of so such a place exists somewhere in the world after all in my mind, my heart is only left with the thoughts of I see~~ oh~~ how h ow amazing~.”  It appeared that Chiho could not really accept it, but these were Riho’s true feelings. 

 At this moment, the signs s igns of a Gate opening could be felt at the bottom of the hill of the Demon Fortress. Therefore, Chiho turned and looked in that direction.   “Is that something like magic to jump through space?”  “Un, that is correct…… it might be Yusa-san or Maou-san who chased over in anger…..” 

Chiho started to look a little uneasy.   With regards to what happened at MgRonalds, until the end, Maou and Emi looked like they could not process the situation. Since those things related to Ente Isla were huge secrets, then Chiho would likely be lectured by them.   However, even though the person who came was wearing something which was  

familiar to Riho in some sense, Riho did not recognise her. “Eh? Suzuki-san!?” 

Chiho seemed to recognise the other party, waving vigorously to the other female.   “Oh my, I was really shocked when I heard about it. You really made a huge decision, you know?”  “Ehehe……” 

Both of them were conversing in Japanese.   Other than Ashiya, Urushihara and Gabriel, everyone else was using a language Riho never heard before, therefore this Suzuki-san should not be someone who coincidentally had a name which resembled a Japanese person but was an actual Japanese person.  “Ah, are you Chiho-chan’s mother?”  “Y, yes…… eerhm”  “I am Suzuki Rika. I am a comrade of Chiho-chan and you.”  “…… Hello, I am Chiho’s mother Sasaki Riho. Eerhm, what do you mean by comrade?” c omrade?”  “Comrades ourby lives because sudmagic, denly involved in theJapanese matters of Ente Isla.ofAh, the changing way, I don’t know we howwere to use I am a pure person, my birthplace is Kobe.” 

“Aah……” 

 

Rika described it very cleverly such that Riho could only nod in agreement, then Chiho spoke to Rika.  “Suzuki-san, why are you at the Demon Fortress?”  “Ah, because Chiho-chan and Suzuno-chan did many bold things and it might cause your mother to feel very chaotic, so Ashiya-san asked me to come and take care of her.”  “S, sorry, it feels like I dragged you into this.”  “It’s alright. I also told Ashiya-san 『Isn’t it inconvenient to travel back and forth or communicate now~? 』, taking the chance to make things difficult for him.”  “Seriously, Suzuki-san……” 

happened.. ChihoChiho-chan.”  “So I  heard mostly what happened “…… Yes.”  “If I lose my job in the future, it’s fine even if it’s in Ente Isla, you have to introduce introd uce jobs  

to me.” “Didn’t you come to encourage me!?”  “ Ashiya-san  Ashiya-san had already roughly e explained xplained to me about what Chiho-chan wants to do, the current me doesn’t have the right to lecture you at all. It is about time I seriously think about the future, so please allow me to stay at your side and fish up some sweat dripping from your body.”  “Suzuki-san!”  “……”  “Maa, I was joking for half of it. The matters herethe have already been tied toalso my future, so I will support Chiho-chan, okay? I heard that people at MgRonalds know the truth, but I do not wish to give up my seat of being Chiho-chan’s 『first comrade』.”  “Suzuki-san……”  “……. Auntie. There must be a lot of things which you find difficult to believe. Hear Hearing ing this from a person you met for the first time might not be that convincing, but the people here are all good people, and especially Chiho-chan, she is an especially good child. I hope that you can understand that they are not hiding secrets, but are carrying a burden of a secret……”   

“…… That is the biggest issue.” “Eh?” 

Mother?  

 

“…… This matter about secrets isn’t important at all. It’s just that…… as a mother, I actually did not realise or see that my own daughter was involved in such a huge world, and even possessed the ability which the important people of this world needed, that is the biggest issue.” 

 After saying this, Riho could only laugh.  “By the way, Chiho-chan, I am really bothered by one thing, there should not be a mountain between there, right?”  “Ah, that? It’s probably because Kinanah-san’s dementia acted up again, and after causing a huge ruckus, he’s sleeping there.”  “……. Auntie, we are only normal people, let’s go back quickly.”  “…… Eh, ehh, erhm, it seems like we need to go to another place later, can you wait for me a little?” 

Until now, Riho still did not know why Suzuki Rika was so frantic then, but since she probably could not understand after asking, then not asking would definitely be better.   When her daughter quickly changed her clothes, carried the bag used for her cram school, got on the bicycle which she barely used after entering high school and left under Riho’s gaze, Riho closed the door to her house.  “…… Hm, I know, Takeuchi-san opposite said after the children turn independent, the heart will become very empty…… it’s probably this kind of feeling. I should ask the child’s father to apply for leave and take a holiday with him…… how should I explain it to him.”  ※ 

“What happened, actually coming over to look for me at such a time. Your position right now should be very sensitive, right?”  “…… I hate myself a little now.”  “What?” 

This was the administrative city located at the eastern border of the Central Continent, Ia Quarters.”  Suzuno met Ashiya in this city where the influence of Afsahan was felt greatly.  “Alsiel, did you receive any contact from Amane-san?”  “Amane-san? No, Urushihara in the Demon Fortress might have received it, but I am

recently busy with preparing for the summit meeting, having to travel between Noza

 

Quarters, Ia Quarters and the Demon Fortress, Urushihara also did not notify me about anything…… did something happen?”  “Maa, rather than saying something happened……”  “Seeing that you are this frail, could it be that something happened to Emilia or  Alas=Ramus? That situation with Acies earlier should have stablised a little, right?”  “Un, maa, erhm, they did some things……”  “Why are you being so unclear about it. Currently, your negotiations with Servantes Reberiz and the other Archbishops should be going rather well, right? Your most important assignment now should be how to manipulate Servantes.”  “I know. There are no problems with this part. Servantes-sama is someone who is very sensitive to benefits and is an opportunistic person. Even though it is troublesome to have him as an enemy, because he is very capable, as long as we grasp the key part properly, he is more easily manipulated than the other two…… uh, either way, this part is progressing very smoothly……” 

Suzuno chose her words carefully, speaking slowly.  “Amane-dono seemed to have contacted me first, so I wanted to share the information with you and Chiho-dono, then I heard that you were at Ia Quarters……”  “I have to meet the General of the Seitokin Knight Troops later. If there is an issue, then speak quickly……”  “Have you heard that the Demon King is going to move into Emilia’s house to live?”  “My itinerary has changed. Continue.” 

 Ashiya, who was not listening seri seriously ously to Suzuno origi originally, nally, suddenly turned to towards wards her.  “Did some serious abnormality happen to Alas=Ramus?” 

 Ashiya immediately deduced this kind of conclusion, so iitt could be seen how calm he was.  Even though he was calm, his gaze g aze turned obviously dangerous.  “Uh, erhm, that seems to be the case. Then, to solve this problem, the best method would be to have the Demon King and Emilia cohabitate, in other words, it would be best to allow them to live together as a family without any disturbances, ther efore……” efore……”  “I see. So it’s not that Demon King-sama’s weak point such as owning money was caught by Emilia and he was forced by her to do such a thing, right?”  “Currently, you probably should also understand that t hat Emilia isn’t the type of person to

do such a thing, right?  

 

“Those are two different things. Even though I trust Demon King-sama’s judgement, something serious probably happened for him to make such a huge decision and move to Emilia’s house to stay. Seeing that th at you came over so frantically f rantically to notif  y me, I thought a huge disaster occurred in Japan. In the past, Demon King-sama had compromised a lot for the sake of Alas=Ramus, this is not that surprising.” 

He said this, but Ashiya still looked like he had breathed a sigh of relief, then he immediately glared towards Suzuno in suspicion.  “Or are you thinking that Demon King-sama and Emilia will commit some kind of mistake?”  “…… No, honestly speaking, I feel that it is completely impossible…… therefore I currently feel that notifying Chiho-dono so frantically earlier was an action which lacked calmness and maturity on my part.”  “Maa, from how Sasaki-san was acting earlier, she probably would not feel shaken over something like Demon King-sama and Emilia cohabitating.”   Ashiya had helped with Chiho’s all revealing incident, and after that, he personally confirmed her situation and heard news about her. 

Even though he originally felt that Chiho was not an ordinary girl, during these few days, not only had Chiho faced the important figures from Noza Quarters and the Northern Continent in a natural way, she also ran around in order to coordinate the matters related to the summit meeting. He heard that she did not neglect her school, club activities and cram school as well, causing Ashiya to feel very surprised.  Because of this, Ashiya could not understand why Suzuno, who had clearly climbed to the top of the Church and also had much more life experience than Chiho, would act like she was drunk and show such abnormal behaviour.  “Maa, even though the earlier issue with the astronaut astr onaut has not been solved, including  Alas=Ramus, Emilia Emilia is a fighting force we need now, so it’s not as if I can’t understand your feelings to quickly inform everyone about Alas=Ramus’ situation.” 

Therefore, Ashiya tried to prepare a way for her to step down gracefully.  With regards to this, Alas=Ramus’ situation seems to be unlike that with Iron or Acies, causing damage to their surroundings. I heard that when the merger was undone, she did not appear in the place where Emilia expected, but appeared at Acies’ place, which was some distance away……” 

Even though Suzuno was speaking vaguely, Ashiya still successfully heard the important information.  “Luckily, this situation occurred in Japan, but this is a problem. If Alas=Ramus appeared in a strange place, she might be treated as a hostage or be forced to separate from us?” 

 

“Maa, that’s why they made that kind of decision in order to suppress Alas=Ramus from losing control…… but how should I say this.”  “Hm?”  “…… No, it’s nothing.”  “You have been phrasing things in a vague manner since earlier, what is wrong with you?” 

Even this kind of question which seemed insignificant easily shook Suzuno up.  Suzuno also clearly understood and she was being strange, but to tell Ashiya 『about that』 just because of this, it did not no t seem right as well.  Based on what was considered common sense in Japan, Suzuno did tell other people about her confession towards Maou too easily, but at least the people she spoke to so far were same-gender friends who were close to her.  If she told Ashiya as well, she might, in many ways, attract mysterious feelings of animosity, or be lectured that she did not consider anything about the current setting and atmosphere before she acted. “…… Actually, Caesar -dono -dono also asked me to help carry out some tasks, so I have to meet the General of the Jiyosokin Knight Troops later, but the priests coming along are all Caesar-sama’s subordinates, so it feels like I cannot let my guard down at all.”  “Don’t speak so carelessly. No matter where I go, I am only surrounded by humans.” 

Even though Ashiya saying this was not wrong, either way, Suzuno successfully tided over the crisis and avoided this dangerous topic. t opic. 

Because Suzuno really had something to handle, so she left Ashiya’s office first, just as she preparing to settle her original task, carrying out the negotiations between Caesar’s Holy Conquest front line troops and the troops deployed by the Hakin Knights to the Central Continent,   “……. Archbishop Crestia, actually”  “What is it?” 

Perhaps Suzuno was still not used to being addressed as Archbishop, she finally become able to reply immediately only recently.  Suzuno still did complete the simplified purification ceremony, so even if the formal ordination ritual had not been carried out yet, the people around her have already formally viewed her as an Archbishop. 

An ambassador from Saint Aire visited just now.  

 

“Saint Aire sent an ambassador to look for me? Is it Institute Director Emerada?” 

Talking about people who would come to find her, Suzuno first thought of Emerada, but unexpectedly, it was actually Lumark.  “General Lumark has also come to Ia Quarters for some business, she seems to have some problems with the country and wishes to seek permission from the  Archbishop……”  “What is it? It can’t be that they want to conduct mass as the military campaign location.” 

Even though the phrasing of seeking permission gave off a bad feeling, she still did not know what was going on.   Of course, it was possible that Lumark only wanted to establish contact c ontact with Suzuno, but Lumark was currently one of the members of the summit meeting, so for her position, she should avoid making contact with Suzuno in public pu blic places.  “…… Help me pass the message, if she can accept an informal meeting, then I will be available this evening.”  “I understand.” 

It was better to solve troublesome issues early.  Therefore, Suzuno planned to do her best to get rid of all factors which might cause conflicts before the summit meeting.  But when she met Lumark at a heavily guarded inn room at Ia Quarters, Suzuno discovered that the other party’s expression was clearly filled with animosity, causing  her to feel very perplexed.  “General Lumark?”  “Hello, Archbishop Crestia.”  “…… Are you angry because I was ordained as an Archbishop and I did not inform anyone of my personal information before that?” 

Even though Suzuno had private interactions with Lumark because of the Demon King  Army, they were not considered friends yet. yet.  For their positions and personalities, the two of them could not abandon the things they carried. Considering Lumark’s personality when handling official matters, the most possible reason to make her angry at Suzuno was that after Suzuno was ordained as an Archbishop, it caused the obstructions to the Holy Conquest set up by her and Emerada to have an opposite effect instead. 

 

However, since it was confirmed that Servantes would attend the summit meeting, this matter would probably not cause any problems, so she first chose to face Lumark with an attitude of handling official matters.  “I did not intentionally hide my own birthplace. The ordination this time was also an unexpected matter, in addition” 

Suzuno was cut off by Lumark as she was speaking.   And she even said something unexpected.  “Who cares about that matter…… even though it is not that appropriate, that matter matte r is not important anymore. Crestia, I am angry about your careless act ions.”  “Hm? My careless actions?” 

Suzuno showed a perplexed expression.   Recently, Suzuno kept going back and forth from the northeast area of the Central Continent and should not have done anything which would affect Lumark.  But in the next instant, Suzuno was so shocked that her heart almost jumped out of her mouth.  “Have Emilia and the Demon King really r eally started cohabitating?”  “Nuwah!?” 

Suzuno looked at the illusion of her he r heart leaping out of her mouth, blinking furiously.  She did not understand why Lumark would mention this matter.  But after that, Suzuno even felt that all her organs had ha d leapt out of her mouth.   “And the most direct reason was because you made a love confession to the Demon King.”  “No no no no no no no no General Lumark what are you saying it is definitely not like this there must be a huge mistake when this was transmitted why did things turn out like that!!”  “Archbishop Crestia, I received confirmed information that you have already offered your body and soul to the Demon King?”  “Who exactly is saying such nonsense so irr esponsibly!!!!” esponsibly!!!!”  “W, what happened!”  “Nothing! All of you can leave!” 

 

Once the guards standing guard outside the room heard Suzuno’s scream, they frantically knocked on the door to confirm the situation, but Suzuno stopped the guards from entering the room with supersonic speed and imposingness.   “G, g, g, general Lumark, let’s organise the information, there are many strange areas in the information you received, let’s confirm them one by one.”  “That is good. I also want to know the truth. Emerada is already so angry that she is not listening to anyone at all. In addition to the matter of the transport of the goods for the Holy Conquest, based on the situation, she might say that she wants to send assassins to your ordination ritual to assassinate you.”  “Aah…… seriously…… why did things turn out like this……”  “That’s what I want to ask. I don’t know what the situation is on your side, but for our side, we still need to pay attention to His Majesty who does not know the truth, the stinky Prince Highness, the parliament, the governing go verning office and the imperial guards. But I was sent over here because of suchhhhh a meaningless thing.” 

Lumark mumbled this and it looked like she was clearly depressed, Suzuno spoke nervously.  “…… General Lumark, could you have specially come over to Ia Quarters in order to confirm my true intentions?”  “If that was really the case, my Saint Aire will back out of the summit meeting. I more or less still have a plan to meet the Unifying Azure Emperor as wel l.” 

The Unifying Azure Emperor ruled one quarter of the world, from how Lumark used the term ‘more or less’ to describe the meeting with him, it could be seen how much Emerada vented her resentment on her.  “Haah…… in order to avoid a misunderstanding with you, let me say this first, the

Demon King and are cohabitating because were forced by circumstances. This is related to Emilia the Sephirah losing control and they is also very important with regards to the Battle to Defeat God.”  “Emerada also understood these things, but she still went crazy with anger anyway, yeah?”  “Then that’s not my responsibility!” 

Suzuno said bluntly.  “…… Haah, I did interact with the Demon King and Emilia personally in the past. I was surprised that their relationship was not as bad as I expected, it was not so good that others would feel shocked.”  “Right!? It is like that in reality, with regards to the matter of their cohabitation, I heard

that the Demon King and Emilia had opposed it strongly before, and in the end, they only did it because they had no other choice!” 

 

 first “But, Emerada seems to think that it is this t his kind of relationship which looks cold at first glance which will spiral out of control when mistakes are made.”  “Who cares about her!!” 

Going this far when speaking, it was to the point of trying to cause trouble.   Anyway, through Lumark’s description, Suzuno a already lready knew knew that Emerada was firmly unable to approve of Maou and Emi cohabitating. 

With this, when Suzuno met Emerada in person later, she might even unreasonably push the blame on Suzuno for the matter that Alas=Ramus was their 『 daughter 』.  “Then, is it true that the all-important Archbishop was ensnared by the King of Demons?”  “General Lumark! You’re using me as entertainment, aren’t you!”  “If I don’t find someone to tease for entertainment, I would have been unable to continue working long ago.”   

 After Lumark said this, she sprawled on the sofa in an unglamorous manner. “In the first place, who likes who or who kills who has nothing to do with me. Honestly speaking, compared to the other members of the summit meeting, my position is considered lower in rank. Because there is royalty above me, so s o I do not hold absolute authority like the other kings. I also do not have any Hero characteristics like Emerada and am in fact only a character who is sandwiched in the middle. If everyone bore hard work which no one knows k nows about for the sake of world peace, I might still harbour some motivation, but in the end, everyone is in chaos because of the issue of romance, the only people who are working seriously s eriously are Alsiel, Lucifer and Alberto! Ehh? Letting those men take command however they want, aren’t all of you ashamed?”  “General Lumark……”  “Why not just let me kill the Demon King directly, nominate Alsiel to be the Demon King and attack the human world!”  “General Lumark! Someone might hear this!”  “I don’t care, seriously hmph.” 

Lumark looked to be truly rather angry, glaring at Suzuno with glistening eyes as she was sprawled there.  “So? Crestia who is a Demon General as well we ll as an Archbishop? Combined together

is it athe Demon Archbishop? with Demon World?”  It feels really strong, you know. Do you really plan to side “Ugh.” 

 

“In my opinion, you did maintain an appropriate distance with the Demon King, using Japanese, this is what is called rekindling of an old flame, right?”  “Using this idiom in this situation is not only seriously incorrect, it is also very inappropriate, please do not say such things in front of people who had lived in Japan before!! General Lumark, where exactly did you learn that! Ahh……” 

If it was possible, Suzuno hoped that the topic could focus on Maou and Emi, but it  

seemed like she could only give up. “General Lumark, let me say this first. What I will truly offer my body and soul for is the life in Japan. You might think that an Archbishop saying this is inappropriate, but honestly speaking, compared to here, Japan’s environment is more suited for me.”  “Hmph, that would be the environment where you are only separated from the Demon King by one wall.”  “…… I will not deny that. Even though I should not say s ay this in front of the soldier who fought with the Demon King Army for the sake of the human world, I never harboured any personal hatred for the Demon King Army, in fact, it was the darkness of the human world which frustrated me more. So even if the Demon King Army has been 『the enemy of humans』 since the beginning, he is not my enemy. For the feelings in this area, I only sorted this out recently together with the Demon King himself, that is all.”  “…… Really?”  “…… Really, I’m not lying.”  “…… Hmmm……”  Lumark’s tone became abnormally relaxed, causing Suzuno to feel a chill down her spine.  “Seriously, it seems like for the occupation of Priest, they must be able to speak well to continue in their field.”  “Eh?”  “That’s not what I want to ask. What I want to know is what exactly is the truth behind the series of embellishments behind 『Crestia Bell had already offered her body and soul to the Demon King』.”  “So I am telling you that such a thing did not happen……!!!”  “There is no smoke without fire. You who actually do not have any personal grudge against the Demon King, do you y ou really have an abn abnormal ormal relationship with the Demon King?” 

It s really true that there will always be people who like to conjure something from nothing!!” 

 

Suzuno, whose breathing was messy, and Lumark who looked composed, exchanged looks with each other for a while, but b ut it was Lumark who looked away first.   “How boring. It seems like my sights cannot penetrate your heart, I cannot obtain any more information.”  “Seriously, please know where to draw the line!”  “I was looking forward to hearing the story of you taking advantage of the fact that whatever you do in Japan would not be found out and how you snatched away the person Chiho-dono fell in love with.”  “……. Ugh! …… P, please know where to draw the line.”  “…… Maa, forget it, I understand.”  “Hey, General Lumark!” 

General Lumark, who was sprawled over the sofa, slowly got up and walked towards the door of the room as if she felt her entertainment was ruined.  “It seems like even if I continue listening, I will not be able to obtain any information which can make Emerada calm down, and it might even make her angrier. Next time we meet, it should be during the summit meeting. During this period……” 

Lumark opened the door and glared at Suzuno. Suz uno.  “Consider this a plea from me, do not cause any more trouble. Recently I have been  using all my might to suppress those factions who want to go to Japan. Everyone wants to secretly send people to MgRonalds, trying to pull Emilia or the Demon King on their side before the summit meeting. Damn it.”  “……”  “If you want to give the two of them a good impression, the best way would be not looking for them, but the others don’t really seem to understand.”  “…… Even so, they will not support any faction. Other than Chiho-dono that is.”  “Who knows. You will stand on their side in the end, right?”  “Eh?”  “So envious. You should just bear all of Emerada’s hatred properly then.” 

 After Lumark threw out these lines which could be sarcastic or completely serious, then left directly.  “…… What did she come here for?”  Lumark’s visit was just like a storm, and Suzuno, who was led around in circles by her,

felt dazed for a long time.  

 

However, there was one thing she could confirm.   “…… It must be Amane-dono.” 

If it was Chiho, she would definitely have told Emerada much more directly with the important points, other than Amane, Suzuno could not think of anyone else who would spread that kind of information.  “Even though it is for Acies’ sake, asking Shiba-dono’s clan for help might not be that beneficial…… but then again, Emerada-dono is actually this……” 

 After calming down a little, Suzuno realised that within the words Lumark said just now, there was a matter which definitely could not be ignored.   『It is this kind of relationship which looks cold at first glance which will spiral out of control when mistakes are made. 』 

Suzuno also thought of similar things before, with the deepening of this worry, she was unable to quieten down again.   “T....... thinking about it, I also did not have any kind of dramatic turning point…… it’s

more like even if I was asked what the turning point was, I will not know how to reply either…… no, only for Emilia, it will be completely impossible…… but…… uh, that’s right, I never planned to take sole possession……”   After Lumark left, Suzuno did not care that the robes would become wrinkled, squirming around on the sofa in the room.  She could see this clearly now.   Based on the experiences she had accumulated until now, Suzuno could already imagine Maou’s frail side profile.  In the past, once the thought of wanting to support him appeared in Suz uno’s mind, she was unable to suppress her feelings any longer, confessing to Maou suddenly.   Even if she recalled this now and examined herself from an objective point of view, no matter how she thought about it, Suzuno still felt that this situation was unreasonable.  But this still did happen to her.   Then, would this possibly happen to Emi as well? we ll?  No, the other party was Emi after all.  She did not have any feelings of hatred or negative feelings towards Maou, but Emilia was different.  Even if it was reduced slightly because it was found out later that Nord was still alive, but the crimes Maou committed on Emi were really too severe.  

Therefore, what Lumark and Emerada were worried about would definitely not happen.  

 

Suzuno, who had observed Maou and Emi from nearby, knew this more clearly than anyone else.  “Why……” 

However, she did not know the reason.   Even though she did not feel fee l this way at all with Chiho at that time.   Even though as long as the other party was Chiho, her heart he art would be as calm as the surface of a lake.  Even though Suzuno had proudly thought that this was the result of her training from being a priestess for a long time.   “Why is it…… like this.”  Once Chiho was switched to Emi, Suzuno’s heart would become very agitated, she was shocked that such dark feelings were hidden in her heart, she felt her throat was dry, and her limbs were weak.   “Uuuu……” 

Whether it was reason, logic, knowledge, memories, thoughts, experiences, environment, her pride as a priestess, or everything else, they were all warning her that her current self was very strange, and she was making a mistake.  However, even if she mobilised all of this, they were burned into ashes instantly, the flames known as jealousy were burning strongly at her impulse and emotions.   “Am I an idiot……” 

Even if she scolded herself angrily or started groaning like now, for the first time in Suzuno’s life, she experienced that kind of black flames, and there were no signs of dissipating.  Suzuno did not know.   After she analysed her own feelings, the feeling which grew in her heart which she told Chiho about was not the 『love』 which could tolerate everything in a forgiving manner.  That thing advancing in a straight line on a burning road, that feeling which could not be easily named, was known as 『yearning』.  ※ 

“Hmph…… so? What is the important point in this topic?”  “Actually saying such a thing…… don’t you have any thoughts about this?” 

“I am only thinking that you actually woke me up because of such a boring matter.” 

 

“B, boring matter…… Amane-san took the effort to send the news over, you know? Don’t you think this is very serious?”  “Yes yes yes, it’s serious…… then I will sleep a little longer.”  “Hey, Lucifer!”  Urushihara’s nest was located at the middle levels of the Demon Fortress in the Central Continent. 

It was originally a corridor here, but Urushihara changed it into a bed.   The surrounding scenery could be seen from the window, but after looking down, a huge crawling insect type species could be seen sleeping there.  “…… You know, because from your point of view, this is the same as your daughter who you have reunited with not long ago suddenly starting to cohabitate with a man, so I can understand your panic, but b ut from my point of view, it’s too late being concerned about this thing now. To phrase it more bluntly, they have already done things like dating, going on holidays and so on which can be easily misunderstood by outsiders.  And every single time, Alas=Ramus was there!” 

 After Lailah sent Kinanah Kinanah to the Demon Fortress Fortress together with with Lucifer, she continued to stay at the Demon Fortress to deal with Kinanah together with Urushihara, Urushiha ra, Gabriel and the knights and the priests p riests from the east and the west who were deployed here.   For Kinanah, who had dementia, after causing a huge hu ge ruckus, he would rest for a good go od few days every single time. In the past two days, he was sleeping without moving at all.  At this time, Lailah knew from Amane that Emi had started to cohab cohabitate itate with Maou, and after frantically running over to report to Urushihara, she received that kind of response.  “Either way, it must be because some problem had occurred with the Yesod, so Maou and Emilia must have had no other choice but to cohabitate in order to solve the problem! For this matter, none of us are able to interfere at all, so come and report to me after everything is over! Amane-san likes gossip in the first place. You’re an angel, don’t be led around in circles by others that easily!”  “…… Y, you really know it very well……”  “Sasaki Chiho is currently doing something very important here, right? As long as she starts taking action, it will definitely affect the Yesod fragments, so I already know that something abnormal might have happened to Acies or Alas=Ramus recently. Let me say this first, if you go over to disturb Emilia because of this matter, she will definitely feel that you are irritating.”  “I, I know that, I do know that, but…… hey, can I return to Japan for a bit? I want to

listen to the reason why Nord (that person) a greed to their cohabitation.” 

 

Urushihara, who already looked unhappy, looked even more unhappy un happy now, glaring at the angel who had become shaken s haken because she was worried about her own daughter.  “…… You know, the people who have the ability to handle Kinanah directly are only you, me, Alberto and Gabriel. Because we cannot kill him, so suppressing him with  just the current manpower is already tiring enough. You should know the consequences of reducing this by one more person, right?”   

“I, I will definitely make up for it later……” “Unless you can find someone to replace your shift, forget about taking a holiday!”  “I never expected to hear such words coming from your mouth! Let me say this first, according to the law, preparing a replacement is the responsibility of the business owner and they cannot request the employees to find a replacement on their own, you know?”  “This is Ente Isla, I am the law now! And even in Japan, no one is really managing this, right?” 

Even though Urushihara sounded a little sleepy, if Lailah really left secretly, she did not know how angry Urushihara would be later.  “In the first place, what can you do after asking for the details? Even though I think it’s not that possible, are you actually planning to go over there and eavesdrop to prevent Maou and Emilia from committing some mistake?”  “Eh, no, but, as a mother, I have a duty to know about my daughter’s situation……”  “You already abandoned her for more than a decade, how can you only flaunt your status as a mother now?”  “I, I also have my troubles…… and these are two different matters……”  “Based on Emilia’s personality, if you suspect that she and Maou have that kind of relationship, she might really get angry, you know? Even I know this simple s imple fact, how can you not know…… damn it, you woke me up completely.” 

Urushihara, who laid out a sleeping bag on the stone floor, got up with an unhappy expression, yawning with some force while still buried in the sleeping bag.   “Lailah, you should understand the situation a little.” 

Using his eyes which had become teary due to him yawning, Lucifer looked downwards.  “Theoretically, Demon Fortress have the stone the on Kinanah’s neck.”  can fly now. This is the same even if we do not “…… I also know that……” 

 

“Even though Sasaki Chiho says that she wants to hold a summit meeting, do you really believe that an international meeting planned by a high school girl can immediately cause the world to become peaceful? Thinking about it normally, it will definitely fail, right!”  “T, that is true……”  “It is the same for the matter of Heaven, that problem with the astronaut has not been

solved yet. It is impossible for Knights those guys onlyitsend a dream tofaction the Archbishops to make them deploy the Church andto leave at that. If some loses control currently and starts to attack this place, we might have to make the Demon Fortress fly and escape to the Demon World. And you’re actually worried about your daughter’s cohabitation partner and hope I can allow you to return? Stop saying idiotic things. If you also know that your actions will bring chaos to the world, then think about the priorities properly.”  “……!”  Urushihara’s logical and reasonable explanation caused Lailah to become speechless.  “And currently, the Alliance Knights from the South are here too. Even though they are people under Lagides, they are still members who are different from those who  joined since the beginning. Even if Emilia and the others trust them, this cannot form any basis for me to trust them. Based on the results of the summit meeting, we might have to kill them first. If you really want to think, then include these into your considerations.”  “S, sorry.”  Urushihara’s words had no flaws, causing ca using Lailah to immediately regain her composure, and it was as if she was ashamed about her disgraceful behaviour earlier as her shoulders slumped in depression.  “…… B, but what is up with you? Even though saying this sounds a little rude, ever since you brought Kinanah-san over here, you seemed to have become another person? When Alsiel-san said that the Demon Fortress had to be fixed at the very start, you were complaining about how troublesome it was and would find all sorts of excuses to slack off.”  “People mature.”  “That’s annoying.”  Urushihara pretended that he did not hear Lailah’s comment.  “During the period I was working here, I have already reflected on it.”  “…… I’ll hear you out then.” 

Even though you seemed to think that I have become very serious ser ious about things, I still do not care about how the world will turn out. I only do not want to make Alas=Ramus

 

cry, and I also feel that in order to be able to do things which make me happy in the future, it is not bad to temporarily listen to other people’s orders. In fact, I feel like I have done rather well?”  “…… Maa, it’s true, the preparation preparat ion work seemed to have been completed earlier than planned……”  “Because I have remembered many things.”  “I’m rather bothered about what those things are.”  “In other words, not only do I have to prepare a way for everyone to move around and remember important information, I still have to put my life on the line to handle that lizard suffering from dementia. You should also know, right? That guy’s demonic beam is really no joke.”  “T, that’s right……”  “On the contrary, look at you, Maou and Emilia cohabitating? I don’t care about this kind of thing. We still do not know the true identity of that astronaut, and currently Maou and Emilia are really our most powerful battle forces, you know? And not only are we facing obstructions, I don’t know if it was Farfarello or someone who said this before, humans would really only think about themselves……” 

Those anger filled eyes which were contained within that sleeping bag, started to become more muddled.  “So, I am reflecting, okay. I never expected that when I am working hard, everyone else is busy doing some unimportant things, making me this angry. I plan to be quieter in the future, living just like the moss in the forests.”  “I…… I see…… hm?”  “It’s impossible for Ashiya. Because he had worked very hard. In comparison, do you really think that something will happen when Maou Ma ou and Emilia cohabitate? Other than the fact that Sasaki Chiho might complain c omplain if they did not inform about this in advance, nothing will happen at all! So I won’t allow you to return to Japan!”  “I get it, I understand already! Don’t shout so loudly!”  “Seriously! Even if I have to force myself, I’m going to sleep for a little longer! Do not wake me up over this kind of boring thing th ing in the future! Even though I don’t know what will be done at the summit meeting, if I hear news about how Bell or Sasaki Chiho have eaten some delicious food, I will really get angry!” 

 As Urushihara, who had turned into a sleeping bag bug, shouted, he s squirmed quirmed with some force and rolled on the ground, and when wh en he hit the wall, he stopped moving.   It was not known if he was unable to make any sound due to the pain or he simply

wanted to continue sleeping because he felt unhappy, but Lailah, who fears that the consequences would be scary, still secretly abandoned her idea of returning to Japan. 

 

“But…… it feels that after everything ends, everything will return to how it was originally.” 

Seeing Urushihara snuggled in the sleeping bag unhappily, u nhappily, lying next to the wall with his back facing her, Lailah could only say this with a shrug of her shoulders.   ※ 

For the people who worked in various places in Ente Isla, one day passed p assed for them in this way.   At this moment, Maou was currently experiencing his first encounter in a home bathroom ever since he came to Japan.   To be more precise, when Maou stayed at Ooguro-ya in Choshi earlier, there was also a bathroom there, but compared to a home bathroom, it was more like a sh shower ower room in an employee dormitory.  “Thinking about it, having a bathroom at home is amazing.” 

It was not difficult to imagine that to Maou, being able to bathe without leaving the house was such a revolutionary breakthrough.  Of course, even if it was a luxurious apartment, the bathroom would not be overly luxurious.  Even so, for most singles, the functions of this bathroom were already considered complete, and it was spacious enough. Just the shape of the tap was already completely different from the taps in the bathhouse which Maou knew about.   Emi did explain to Maou how to use the various facilities and even passed him a new towel which was bought beforehand,  “It seems like…… she is unexpectedly good at taking care car e of people…… ahh, I should not dirty the hot water too much…… and be careful not to use too much hot water.” 

Maou mumbled this and started to nervously use this unfamiliar bathroom.  “Ahh…… the feeling of showering at home is amazing…... it feels like the water pressure of the hot water is not that strong either, it’s not bad.” 

Not considering the temperature, the water pressure of the showerheads in the bathhouse would sometimes suddenly become stronger, if the holes of the showerhead were stuck, the water would even spray in strange directions, the style of the showerhead in Emi’s house was more refined, and even if there was a certain amount of water pressure, the feeling of the water spraying on the body was still gentler.  “Let’s see, she did say that I could use the shampoo on t his rack.” 

Maou planned to buy new shampoo or soap. 

 

But when Alas=Ramus knew that Maou was going to stay here, she was determined not to be apart from him, and when Emi was prepared to put her to sleep, it was already 9pm.  Even the chain pharmacy nearby only opened until 9pm, and the surrounding convenience stores did not sell any bathing products for men.  So without any other choice, Emi could only allow him to use the shampoo and body  

soap for today. “…… I can’t tell the contents of these at all.”  On the rack, there were three translucent bottles which looked almost the same.   She probably bought bottles she liked from the 100 1 00 yen store then filled them up with refill packs, but other than the fact that the amount remaining in the bottles were different, Maou could not point out any more differences.  “Hmm…… there are words written here? Green Eco Bottle…… this is the product name!” 

 After Maou read the words which were part of the design, he realised it was just wasted effort.   But he could not call out for Emi when he was naked, and Emi was currently coaxing  Alas=Ramus to sleep.   After all, even if Alas=Ramus was told just now that she could also be with Papa tomorrow, she was still determined to stay awake.  If she were awoken by Maou’s voice again, he did not know how Emi would berate him.  “I remember that from the right, it should be shampoo, s hampoo, conditioner and body soap…… hm? Or was it from the left? …… Ah, forget it.” 

Maou decided to guess, he first wet his hair, then prepared to use the bottle on the right.  The liquid squeezed out from the pump, whether it was the colour or the smell, were foreign to Maou, so of course, he was unable to judge what the contents were, and could only first try to massage it into his hair …… ……  “…… Ah.” 

There were no bubbles. This meant the rightmost bottle was conditioner.   He instantly heard an illusion of Emi complaining.   “I guessed wrong. Damn it.” 

 

In the first place, Maou normally used the rinse-in shampoo at the bathhouse or any existing shampoo he had, so he never used conditioner on its own.  (T/N: Rinse-in shampoo is shampoo and conditioner combined into one product)   Therefore, the fact that there were three bottles was already an unexpected situation for him.  “…… This is bad.” 

But then, the contents of the remaining two bottles would definitely produce bubbles when rubbed.  “Thinking about it normally…… the products used in hair should be put together……?” 

So, the correct answer was probably starting from the right, conditioner, shampoo and body soap.  This meant that Maou’s initial guess was completely wrong.  “Even so, I don’t dare to start confirming from now, regardless of which one it is, they are more premium than what I normally use. I should just wash up to the minimum standard……. and then buy my own bathing toiletries tomorrow.” 

Maou made a conclusion which would definitely make Emi angry if she heard it, then decided to randomly pick one which generated bubbles to wash his hair and body.    After taking this shower s hower which caused his body to feel refreshed but made him feel very bad later, Maou walked out from the shower room.   He put on his underwear and a T-shirt and short pants which served as pyjamas, then started to look around him.  “Ugh……” 

The washbasin area which had been cleaned up had hand soap and a gargling cup placed there, but he could not find the hairdryer.  It was probably stored in one of the cabinets, but Maou did not want to get scolded because he rummaged around the place.   “…… Emi, heyyy” 

Rather than being scolded over rummaging through the cabinets and drawers, it was faster and safer to ask.  Maou tried to call out using a volume v olume which would not wake up Alas=Ramus,   “…… What is it?” 

But the voice which answered was unexpectedly close.  

 

It seemed like the task of coaxing Alas=Ramus to sleep was done and the faint sounds of the television could be heard.   “Is there a hairdryer?”  “Ahh, I did forget to tell you…… you’re dressed, right?”  “Yeah.”  “……” 

 After Maou felt the the signs of someone standing up, Emi walked in.  Then she opened the cabinet next to the mirror and took out a hair dryer which was larger than he imagined.  “The power socket is there.” 

 After saying this shortly, Emi prepared to leave,  “……” 

But as if she suddenly remembered something, she opened the door of the shower room which Maou just walked out of, turning on the lights to look at the situation s ituation inside.  “D, did I do something wrong……” 

 After Maou arrived here in the daytime until now, Emi exuded a stern atmosphere after a long time of not doing so, causing c ausing Maou to ask this while feeling fearful.  “That’s right, for such a thing like this, it must be checked carefully.”  “Eh?”  “…… You normally go to the bathhouse, right?”  “Y, yeah.”  “For the shower at home, a lot of hair will be left behind.”  “Hair?” 

Maou asked in surprise, Emi opened the door to the shower and pointed at the floor.   On the wet floor, a lot of Maou’s black hair was stuck on it.  “I will not go as far to ask you to clean up but remember to wash them away before leaving the shower.”  “I, I understand. Sorry.” 

 

“It’s fine. You did not know in the first place after all. In addition, after showering, remember to press this switch to turn on the ventilator, else mould will grow easily.  And……”  “There’s something else?”  “There is a roller over there. After you’re done using the hairdryer, remember to use that to clean up the hair which had fallen in the changing room. That’s all.” 

 After adding in a few few new rules, Emi left immediatel immediately. y.  Maou held onto the hairdryer which looked very expensive,   “…… It seems more difficult than imagined.” 

 And could not help but mumble mumble this.   After he used the hairdryer which looked very expensive but was weaker than the hairdryer in the bathhouse in terms of temperature and wind power, he followed f ollowed Emi’s instructions to clean up the hair he could see.  “…… Ahh.” 

 A new problem appeared at this time, that would be the wet towel and the clothes which needed to be washed.  Just as Maou was thinking this, Emi first knocked on the sliding door of the washroom, then entered.  “Sorry, for the clothes to be washed today, put them in here first.” 

She took out a plastic bag from a supermarket and passed it to Maou.   “For the clothes to be washed, they are normally put in a basket next to the washing  

machine, I will prepare your basket tomorrow.” “The dirty clothes have to be separated?” 

“Of course. The laundry detergent used for my clothes and Alas=Ramus’ clothes are different. If you’re picky about laundry detergent, you can buy your own separate one. If you’re not picky, you can use the one in my house.”  “I’m  not insistent when it comes to laundry detergent. I normally use laundry powder…… but.”  “What?”  “Is it alright for me to use so many things in your house?”   After Maou could not help help but ask this, Emi Emi frowned slightl slightly y and sighed. 

 

“Currently, what is important is the 『 family 』   atmosphere between you, me and  Alas=Ramus.”  “O, oh.”  “If you’re the only one who uses different things for everything, it would appear to be very strange, right? And if you really want to start being concerned about such things, to put it in an extreme way, I will even ask you to prepare a washing machine just for you to use.”  “T, that’s true.” 

 After Emi confirmed that Maou had accepted the plastic bag and put his clothes inside, she continued to speak.  “I know that you are nervous, but we should be more open-minded. I do not plan to treat you too coldly, even though it might not last for too long, but at least try not to quarrel in front of Alas=Ramus. Call me again if there is anything else you do not understand.” 

 After saying this, Emi Emi turned around and le left ft again.  “…… It feels like when it comes to crucial moments, she is the more mature one instead.” 

Because Emi had acted very v ery resistant to it at the beginning, this kind of development caused Maou to get the feeling that his expectations were dashed.  Then, 

“This, feels strange.”  “It can’t be helped. After I thought about this for a long time, I realised this is the best way. When Eme came, I also had her sleep like this.” 

Ten thirty at night, Emi also helped Maou prepare a proper bed.  Maou had thought that Emi and Alas=Ramus would sleep on the bed and Maou would sleep on the floor with a blanket b lanket to cover him.  But after taking a shower, in the bedroom behind the living room, Maou saw that  Alas=Ramus was sleeping in the middle o off the bed in a spread-eagled position and two futons were placed on the floor.   “You will sleep on the one further away from the bed. Even if Alas=Ramus wakes up at night and says something, you won’t know how to handle it, right?”  “O, oh…… uh, yeah.” 

Maou did not know how to respond at this time. 

 

Because he had not expected that Emi would help him prepare a futon.   “You can sleep first. I need to go shower as well.”  “Yeah……” 

 After Emi Emi said this, she left Maou, who was sit sitting ting on the futon, behind, headin heading g to the bathroom directly.  For the next 30 minutes, the signs that someone was doing something could be felt, but not long after that, Emi turned off the lights in the living room, returning to the bedroom.   After Emi returned from the bathroom, she had changed into a yellow T-shirt and pants which were easy to move around in, those seemed to be her pyjamas.   “Why are you still awake?”  “Aah, erhm…… sorry, I need to charge my phone……”  “…… Ah.” 

Emi nodded, pointing to the wall next to the window.   “It is a little far, but only that one is left, just use that power socket over t here.”  “Yeah, sorry about that.” 

During the time Maou squatted next to the window charge his mobile mo bile phone,  “Then, good night.” 

Emi had already quickly burrowed into that futon in the middle.   Seeing this, Maou felt strangely nervous, he tried very hard not to create any noise, burrowing into the futon further away from the bed, with his back facing Emi.   The touch and fragrance of just being washed could be sensed from the bedsheets of the bed, the futon cover was also lighter and warmer than all the futon covers Maou had covered himself with before.  Maou, who played with Alas=Ramus for a long time and accumulated a lot of fatigue in an unfamiliar place, immediately felt a strong sense of drowsiness.   However, Maou still had words he needed to say, so he made up his mind and said to Emi behind him.   

“Hey, Emi.” “…… What?” 

Emi replied without turning back as well. 

 

“…… About that, sorry.”  “For what?” 

Because Maou suddenly apologised, Emi sounded rather surprised.   “…… That, when you came to my house some time back. Erhm, before the situation became like this.”  “When we fought with Gabriel?”  “…… That’s right. At that time, we had you sleep on the tatami directly, right?”  “Aah, that did happen. I would have forgotten if you didn’t mention it. What about that?”  “……. Aah, about that, you really did a lot of things for me today and it caused me to suddenly feel guilty…… so, I am saying sorry to you.”  “……” 

 A feeling feeling of being perplexed was sensed from Emi, then the movements o off he herr flipping over could be sensed.  Based on the sound of her exhaling deeply, she seemed to be lying on her back now.   “I thought you suddenly wanted to say something…… the situation at that time and the current situation is different, right?” 

Haah, that is true, but.”  “Whether it was that time or this t his time, we did that only because we had no other choice. So it is fine, that is all. Are you done? We have to wake up early tomorrow, we should be sleeping soon.”  “O, oh, I understand, sorry.”  “Hm, oh yes, one more thing.”  “Hm?”  “Even though Amane-san said that she would help communicate with the others…… we still need to find an opportunity to explain to ChihoChiho -chan and Bell properly.”  “…… Yeah.”  “We can forget it if you don’t want to?”  “…… That’s not acceptable……”  “It should be inconvenient for you to say anything, so I will find a chance to talk to them myself…… then, it really is good night this time.” 

“…… Yeah.” 

 

 After saying good night again, a short whil while e later, Emi also started to breathe a as s if she was in deep sleep.  On Emi’s other side, Alas=Ramus was sleeping.  

The sirens of emergency vehicles could occasionally be heard from outside.  Listening to these sounds, thinking about all the various events which happened today……  “…… Fu ……” 

Maou also started to quietly drift off to sleep.  

 

 

 

Demon De mon King King,, Losin g To The H Hero ero  “Please have this……” 

Riho brewed the best black tea in the house, nervously placing the teacup in front of the guest.  This was because Riho already knew the true identity of this female who had a smaller build than her and had an appearance which looked around the same age as her daughter. “There’s no need to worry about me~ I’m sorry for coming over at such a late time~”  “It’s fine……”  “By the way~ does your husband know~” 

Riho correctly inter preted preted the meaning behind this guest’s question.  “No, he still doesn’t know yet.”  “…… I understand~” 

The guest nodded slightly.  “I have caused trouble for you. I will leave immediately after my business is done here. If this will disturb you, how about I w ait in your daughter’s room instead.” 

The guest raised a sincere suggestion.   Riho thought about it for a while, then shook her head after sitting down in front of the guest.  “…… There’s no need, if you do not mind, please continue to sit here and wait. A f ather ather not knowing about his daughter’s friends is a normal situation in the first place, and…… if I let my daughter’s friends into her room without asking her first, she might get angry later.”  “…… I am very grateful.”  The guest respected Riho’s decision and lowered her head slightly in sincerity. 

It was just after 10pm now.  It was clearly a time which was not suitable for visiting other people’s houses.  “I have returned…… ahh I’m so tired…… Mother, I’m hun…… eh?”  “Hello~” 

Emerada san? Why have you come?  

 

Chiho, who just returned from cram school and was very relaxed, got a shock when she realised that Emerada had come to her house.   Emerada was wearing the attire of a court sorceress, with her identity as a noble from Saint Aire Empire, she gave a bow which was even more respectful than the one she gave when she was facing Riho.  “Please forgive my rudeness for visiting this evening without making an appointment  

first. Your Excellency.” She said this with her head lowered.   “E, Emerada-san!?”  “As one of the attendees of the summit meeting, this kind of idiotic action should not be done……. But I obtained permission from Shiba-sama and asked your mother to allow me to wait here.”  “Y, yeah……” 

Chiho did not put down the bag she was carrying on her shoulder and after feeling perplexed for a while,  “Shiba-sama…… Landlady-san? Or is it Amane-san?”  She finally squeezed this question out, Emerada replied seriously.   “I asked Ooguro Amane-dono to help pass the message to Shiba-sama.”  “Chi, Chiho……?” 

 As for Riho, she did not know how to respond to the atmosphere atmosphere between Chiho and Emerada, freezing in her position of getting up from her chair.  “…….”  But once Chiho heard Emerada’s reply, her expression relaxed instantly.  “Seriously…… Amane-san is really…… even though so many days had passed already……”  The fatigue on Chiho’s face increased by one-fold, her shoulders slumped in a depressed manner, turning around so that her back faced Emerada who had her head lowered.  “Can we talk about it in my room? Or…… you want to go take a look at the situation now?”  Once Emerada heard Chiho’s sentence, she said with a laugh. 

“Even though it’s not appropriate to say this in front of your mother~, are we taking a night str oll oll together~?” 

 

“Haah…… Mother.”  “W, what is it?”  “I am going out for a walk, I’m sorry, can you help me lock the windows in my room?”  “Eh? Window?” 

 A minute later, Riho, with an indecipherable smile on her face, watched Emerada carry her daughter on her back and jump out of the window, disappearing into the night sky.   It seemed to be because if Emerada and her went out at this kind of time, they might be stopped by the police to go for counselling.  (T/N: Japanese law states that there is a curfew cu rfew for children under the age of eighteen between 11pm-4am. If you are younger than eighteen and out during these hours you are in violation of this law and can be held for questioning by the police.)   “…… A normal night stroll shouldn’t be referring to this kind of thing, right……” 

The mother of a high school girl could not help but think this.   “I hope that they will still be able to enter from the main door when they come back.”  ※ 

“I’m really sorry~! Ever since I heard about that matter, I was restless the whole time~!” 

In the cold night wind, Emerada said this while not looking that guilty. gu ilty.  Feeling stunned, Chiho pinched Emerada’s cheek.  “The person who told the other summit attendees to minimise their interactions with me, wasn’t it you, Emerada-san? If the others find out about this, I won’t care, you know.”  “I’m more special~ so it’s fine~ Chiho-san has known Emilia and the Demon King for a long time, so you might not feel much about this~ but I will not lose to Emilia if I get serious~ strategic weapon class~”  “…… It’s scary simply because you’re telling the truth…… even though I can understand your feelings, but right now……”  “I understand~ I do understand, but~”  Emerada’s smile was so cold that it was as if she could freeze the night wind.  “For theunderstand matter thiswhy time~………… accept it atabout all~ honestly speaking~ I cannot Chiho-san isI cannotttt~ being so nonchalant it~” 

Seriously…… Amane-san, saying such extra things……  

 

Emerada Etuva was one of the key people in the 『Second Attack on the Demon Fortress Plan 』 organised by Chiho and was also an attendee of the summit meeting.   Her status was lower than the other attendees, but her experience of having fought hand-in-hand with the Hero was enough to make up for that.  Because she held a seat in the political world, her fighting ability was not as noticed, but even if they were not as good as Emi, the abilities of Emerada and Alberto have reached the level of strategic weapons.  For the summit where Chiho was Chairperson, the main topic was to discuss how to rule Ente Isla after the Battle to Defeat God, and for a person like Emerada to come into contact with her so carelessly, there was only one reason.  “Does Suzuno-san and Ashiya-san know about this?”  “Hmm~? Are you referring to the matter of me coming to Japan~? Or~” 

Emerada looked back in mid-air and showed a smile resembling a snake which had gone crazy.  “that Emilia who is more important than my own life~ had already cohabitated with the Demon King for some time~?”  “How did Amane-san describe ittttttt!” 

The person who spread this information must be Amane.   When she heard that Amane was taking up the role of the window, Chiho guessed that things would turn out like this. When Suzuno knew about this matter, Amane must have transmitted this information to everyone who remained in contact with her.  Emerada knew the relationship between Chiho, Maou and Emi very well, so she was perplexed over Chiho’s reaction, but from Chiho’s standpoint, in order to achieve her goal, she was extremely happy to see that Maou and Emi had coha cohabitated. bitated.  Therefore, when Suzuno who stayed in Ente Isla Is la contacted Chiho, she did not become frantic and even planned to use this information during the summit meeting.  “…… It’s not even 11pm yet. Maou-san and Yusa-san are probably working until the store closes, where do you plan to go to wait?”  “Isn’t that obvious~. Isn’t there a suitable store opposite~”  “Wah!”   

 After Emerada answered, answered, she descended quickly at the edge of Hatagaya. To avoid being seen by others, the two landed behind a mixed residential and

commercial use building, then walked through the door of a certain store directly.   “Welco…… hm?” 

 

The man behind the counter approached app roached the pair and welcomed them with a surprised expression on his face.  “What is it, Sasaki Chiho, why did yo u come at this time…… eh?” 

The Shop Manager of Sentucky Fried Chicken Sarue Mitsuki raised his eyebrow in surprise when he recognised Chiho,  “…… You are, Emerada Etuva, right?” 

 And after recognising Emerada Emerada next to Chiho, he became became even more surprised.  “Hello~ Archangel Sariel-sama. Have you been doing well~. We have some~ business, so please allow us to stay here until the store closes~. Ah~ Chiho-san, I want maple biscuits and hot milk tea~ for the rest, you can order something based on the money which is left from here~” 

It was not known when she got this, but Emerada pulled out a 10,000 yen note at some point in time and passed it to Chiho, C hiho, then walked to the dining area directly.    After Chiho watched that figure leave, leave, she turned towards Sariel again, but she got a shock from the other party’s hateful gaze.  “Hey, Sasaki Chiho. There are a lot of strange people p eople entering and leaving MgRonalds recently. What exactly did you do?”  “Eh, uh, erhm…… what?”  “Do you think that you can deceive me? I really want to write down my feelings after I received a call from Shop Manager Kisaki and she talked about my true identity into a report and let you read it properly.”  “S, sorry……”  “Listen well, regardless of what you want to do, I will not  not obstruct or interfere with you! But! If you dare to obstruct the blissful future between me and Kisaki-san, Kisaki -san, I will never let you off!”  “S, sorry, sorry! I will be careful in the future!” 

Even if there were some huge doubts with regards to the blissful future between Sariel and Kisaki, because Chiho was the one who made the mistake, it was really inappropriate to talk about this now.  “I don’t care if you’re careful or not, just don’t cause trouble like that again! And! Other than maple biscuits and hot milk tea, what else do you want to order pu!”  “Hyaa!?” 

 At this moment, someone suddenly used a brown board to knock onto the back of Sariel’s head with some force. 

 

Looking carefully, that was Sentucky’s tray, a female employee appeared from behind him.  “How can you speak so roughly to a customer?”  “Fu, Furuya…… kun.” 

The female employee known as Furuya pushed the shocked Sariel to the side and stood in front of Chiho.  “Shop Manager Sarue was rude to you, I will help you order.”  “Eh, ah, uu, that, w, well then, the original chicken set……” 

The name tag of the female employee had 『Furuya Kanako』 written on it, Chiho also knew this name.  She seemed to be the only employee in the store who co could uld rein Sariel in.  Once Chiho saw her name, she felt bad taking tak ing up a seat in the store with just ordering a small drink, so she still ordered a set even though it was this time already.  “I understand. We will prepare your order immediately, please wait here for a while…… hey, Shop Manager, hurry and prepare it!”  “Guuu……”  Sariel followed Furuya Kanako’s instructions and started to prepare the order while groaning. 

With this, it was difficult to discern whose position was higher, and when Chiho looked towards Sariel, Furuya Kanako initiated a conversation with her.  “………… You are, Sasaki Chiho?”  “Eh?”  “This is probably the first time we are speaking to each other. I am the Shift Manager at Sentucky Fried Chicken Hatagaya store, my last name is Furuya.”  “Y, yeah……”  “I heard that when Shop Manager Kisaki was still around, when Sarue goes over to disturb the place, it was always Maou-san or Sasaki-san who handled it. I’m really sorry for causing trouble for all of you.”  “It, it’s fine, erhm, Shop Manager Sarue is also a customer, and he’s not a bad person……”  “He might not be a bad person, but he is someone with many secrets. And his

personality is not that prudent.” 

 

Because Furuya Kanako spoke too bluntly, Chiho almost missed what she said.  But this sentence said by Furuya Kanako contained an important point which definitely could not be ignored.  “Fu, Furuya, san……? What do you, mean by that……”  “Because of   various reasons, I have some friendship with Ooki Akiko-san. Sarue seemed to have received an unexpected phone call from Kisaki-san recently, become very frantic…… after carefully listening to his explanation, I discovered it was just some things which were known long ago but there was simply no opportunity to say it, but Sarue is acting so frantic that it was as if his extra-marital affair was found out. Honestly speaking, he was unable to concentrate on work wor k at all that day, giving me a lot of trouble.”  “Er……hm” 

This unexpected situation caused Chiho to freeze completely.   Furuya, who knew Akiko and recently heard a frantic Sariel speak about his troubles, said such mysterious words to Chiho whom she practically never interacted with before.  Chiho was not so dim-witted to not understand the implied meaning behind these words.  “Sasaki-san.”  “Y, yes!?”  “Thank you for waiting. With this, all your items are here, right?” 

Chiho realised that the food she had ordered had appeared on the counter at an unknown time and she frantically accepted the orders.  “Please, enjoy……” 

 After Sariel, who barely maintained his image of Shop Manager threw these words over, he returned to the kitchen.   After Chiho watched his back as he left, left, she abruptly came came to her senses and picked up the tray, bowing slightly and prepared to leave the counter, cou nter,  “E, erhm, sorry for disturbing your work……”  “It’s alright…… ah, Sasaki-san.”  “Yes!?” 

But she was called again.  “Actually, I have been in this job ever since I was in high school.” 

 

“E, ehh.”  “At the beginning, I was working at a branch at Hatsudai, which was located closer to Shinjiku, but this store opened near my house, so I was transferred here for the opening of this store.” 

Hatsudai was a station on the Keio New Line which was connected to the Toei Shinjuku Line, only one stop away from Hatagaya station.   “I, I see.” 

Chiho did not know why Furuya Kanako would suddenly speak about this, and after this, the latter blinked in Chiho’s direction.  “The month after I was hired by the Hatsudai stor e, that was when the MgRonalds in front of Hatagaya station started to hire employees. Even though the high school I was studying at was closer to the Sentucky at Hatsudai, my house was closer to Hatagaya. At that time, I still clearly remember thinking that I had miscalculated.”  “Eh.”  “If I chose MgRonalds then, I wonder how different things would be currently…… Fufu.” 

That smile caused Chiho to shudder slightly.   But she was not shaken up because of this.  Chiho had already abandoned this weak mental state and resolution which would waver because of this sort of thing.   “Furuya-san.”  “Yes.”  “Please tell Shop Manager Sarue not to feel shaken over private matters when he is outside.” 

Kanako flinched a little, but immediately showed a troubled smile and bowed.   “Please take your time and enjoy your meal.” 

Kanako watched Chiho walk quickly towards the young lady who entered with her.  Then her gaze stopped on that young lady whose appearance was very mysterious,   “Even though it is still a little difficult to t o believe…… but it would be interesting if it were w ere true. In comparison.” 

Kanako looked back towards the kitchen and saw the frail side profile of the Shop Manager Sarue Mitsuki. 

“…… Seriously.” 

 

Kanako sighed lightly, showing a smile.  “Why does my side end up with this kind of guy? I can’t understand this at all.” 

“What did the two of you talk about~?”  “It’s nothing, that employee known as Furuya-san became acquainted with

MgRonalds employees because of Sariel-san, then we talked about why I quit my job.”  “I see~” 

There were not many customers in the store, with Emer ada’s ada’s hearing ability, she could probably eavesdrop on the conversation between Chiho and Furuya. Fu ruya.  However, Furuya Kanako would definitely not cause much impact on the futures of Chiho or Emerada, so even if Emerada could hear h ear it, she had more important matters to handle right now.  “Say~”  “Yes.”  “About the Sephirah~ about Yesod~ I have heard much about them~. But~ whether it is the explanation from Bell-san~ or the explanation from Amane-san~ I can’t seem to accept them~”  “Ah, let me confirm this first, we are talking about the matter of Yusa-san and Maousan cohabitating?”  “Eh?” 

It seemed that Emerada had not expected Chiho to ask this.  Because in the beginning, she had said that she had come for this purpose, but Chiho still made an effort to confirm it again.  “Eh, ehh~ that is correct~”  “I understand. So, what about it?”  “Aren’t you bothered by it at all~!”  “So…… uh, are you referring to the matter of Yusa-san and Maou-san cohabitating……”   

“That was what I was saying just now~” Chiho’s attitude was strangely roundabout, causing Emerada to feel the rare emotion

of frustration.  “Chiho-san is no longer a child~ yo u should be able to understand, right~?” 

 

“…… Sorry, I don’t really understand.”  “Chiho-san, I.” 

The atmosphere chilled instantly.  “Have already accepted the fact of the Demon King staying at Emilia’s side, but my heart had never acknowledged it.”  “……”  “You want to spend your time with the Demon King, that is your freedom. If the Demon King wants to spend his whole life in Japan, that is also fine. But……” 

The usual mild impression which Emerada gave off had disappeared without a trace, she glared at Chiho and said.  “The premise is that you can be responsible for tying the Demon King to this world.”  “………… Emerada-san.”  “What is it?”  “…… I want to apologise to you first. Din Dem Urs-sama has already passed me the information of all the attendees of the summit meeting.”  “…… Fufu.” 

Just this sentence caused Emerada to understand everything.   “I am really no match for that old granny.”  In an abnormal way, Emerada’s face was filled with anger, and she bit down on her lip. 

Chiho calmly accepted her anger.  “…… Emerada-san…… Emerada-san……. Also has family members, who were killed by the Demon King Army, right?” 

Bef o ore re this, Chiho did not understand Emerada’s past at all.  She knew that this was something which could not be easily made public.   Even so, Chiho still felt that realising this late that a friend from the foreign world was carrying such hurt was her own oversight. ove rsight.  However, Emerada’s personality was not so weak to feel shaken because of this.  “This is not rare. I don’t know if you know or not, but in fact, Olba, Servantes and

 Alberto are the same.   “…….” 

 

“Did you hear about this matter as well? When Lucifer’s army was approaching the imperial capital…… I…… I made the judgement to abandon my father’s territory.”  “…… Yes.”  “Then it will be simple to talk about it.” 

 After Emerada exhaled with some force, she adjusted her sitting p posture. osture.  “I am the first daughter of one of the feudal lords in the countryside in Saint Aire. Because it was in the countryside, only the production of agricultural crops was especially high, therefore the generations of people in my family were unable to tear themselves away from the thoughts of obtaining great riches in a short time. But because it was that kind of family, the only thing everyone knew clearly was the importance of knowledge. In the country, having the males inherit the family business was common sense, the reason I was able a ble to study in university in the imperial capital was completely because of the love of my family. What I abandoned was a family like this.”  “……”  “At that time, it was already confirmed that the fierce attack by Lucifer’s army could not be stopped. Even then, the Church Knights still dragged things out and were unwilling to take action. I was disappointed in the Church who normally called themselves the disciples of God but were completely useless when it came to c crucial rucial moments, so when I was fighting in the imperial capital, I intentionally let my spells hit the cathedral. At that time, there was information that Adramelech’s army would be approaching from the north, causing me to sink into the thoughts that if I sent troops to help the lands in the countryside, the imperial capital would definitely be destroyed, but in the end, I still became a prisoner of Lucifer’s army.” 

Emerada picked up the biscuit and opened her small mouth to take a bite.   “I took a very long time to understand what I had done. Until Lucifer was defeated and I started to journey with Emilia and arrived at Sloan village for the first time, I finally became aware of it.”  “Sloan village…… that is Yusa-san’s hometown, right?”  “To Emilia at that time, her destiny as Hero was a burden which was still hard to bear, she cried for the whole night in front of her old home at Sloan village. Not only her father, but she also shouted every single name of the villagers she knew. This caused me to realise that the people I have abandoned, just like her, they must have died while calling out for someone’s name……”  “……”  “However, as an official from Central, I still choose to abandon my family and my

hometown in the end. I am still a noble, so I do not regret making that decision, if I saved others based on my own personal feelings, it would damage my honour. Normal

 

Japanese people like you would probably find it hard to understand this kind of spirit, but this is our common sense……”  Emerada continued to eat the biscuit, tears appearing in the corner of her eyes.  “But even so, the hatred in my heart would not disappear. As a politician, I do not regret the me who made a calm judgement, but as the daughter of a family who was killed, I could not forgive my family’s enemy at all. During the process of protecting

Emilia who sacrificed herself for the world and bravely fought against the Demon King  Army, these these two extreme sides of me gr gradually adually merg merged ed into one. Emi Emilia lia wa was s originally a weak girl and was forced to become a Hero just because she was born. Because we were too weak, we had her bear everything. Can you believe it? When Emilia defeated Lucifer, her stature was even smaller than the current you.”  “…… Therefore, you are unable to accept Maou-san and Yusa-san living together?”  “…… No.” 

Emerada shook her head.  “I don’t know either. When I saw Emilia crying bitterly that day, my mental state was so agitated that it was as if my head was going to split open, but I still did not know what to do. All of you have said that this was for Alas=Ramus, that it was for the world, viewing this in the long term, this cohabitation would definitely help the world. Even so…… even so……” 

Emerada crushed the biscuit in her first.  “Regardless of how low the probability is…… once I think about how Emilia might fall into the claws of Demon King Satan, I feel like my heart is going to be torn apart. As a politician, I keep telling myself that I should face this situation calmly, it was definite that nothing would happen anyway.”  “Emerada-san……”  “However, the 『me』 who was left in the place and was freed from all restrictions…… kept shouting to definitely…… definitely not forgive that man who robbed me of my family and hometown, who tore my heart into two, and still shamelessly went to cohabitate with Emilia, the person I swore to prot ect for my whole life.” 

Chiho directly bore the quiet but b ut agitated words of the strongest sorceress in Ente Isla.  “It is impossible for me to become close to Alas=Ramus. Ignoring the actual blood relation…… that child is the daughter of Emilia and the Demon King. I cannot love that child, unable to free myself from the thought that she is the child of the Demon  

King…… after all, even Emilia herself…… had acknowledged this……” It was not to the point where Alas=Ramus would view Emerada in a hostile manner,

but once Emerada reacted in a more emotionally agitated manner, she would occasionally even hide behind Emi. 

 

No one knew if the reason reas on was what Emerada spoke of just now.   But Emerada herself must have believed it to some extent to think this way. w ay.  “What should I do? You like the Demon King, right? If so, why can you allow him to live with other females?”  For Emerada’s tone, rather than sounding like she was lecturing, it sounded more like a simple question. 

Regardless, this was the first time Chiho heard the true, heartfelt h eartfelt words from Emerada Etuva.   And with regards to this question, Chiho Chiho already had an answer in her heart.  Perhaps since before the start of the Battle to Defeat God, this answer was already in her heart.  “Emerada-san, didn’t I keep confirming just now if we were talking about 『Maou-san and Yusa-san』?”  “…… Yes.”  “This is because I felt that Emerada-san might have already seen through my true thoughts.”  “You are viewing me too favourably. Recently, I do not know what you are thinking at all.”  “Until a short while ago, I was only goldfish poop who followed behind Maou-san and the others.” 

(T/N: Goldfish poop in a phrase in Japan which refers to a hanger- on’ or someone who persistently sticks around.)  “Ugh…… no, it’s not that bad.” 

The feeling Chiho gave others was obviously different during the recent past few weeks.   As least the weak and unreliable impression that Emerada felt from her when the former first arrived in Japan had already disappeared without a trace.   Currently, not only had Chiho changed such that she had a strong will, she would fiercely express her own opinion. It was to the point where it could be suspected if Din Dem Urs had given her some training.   “However, in some sense, this could not be helped. I also do not know what Maousan and the others are thinking recently, and……after we save Alas=Ramus’ friends,

everyone will scatter, right?”  “Scatter?” 

 

“…… Yes.” 

 After Chiho nodded once, she picked up the fries fries in the set and poured iitt on the tray.  “Something like this.”  “……” 

 Ashiya-san would definitely work hard so the demons can settle down in the various “ Ashiya-san countries. Suzuno-san…… I had never asked her, but it should not be that easy to resign from the position of Archbishop. Yusa-san might study in Japan, it is also possible for her to take up agriculture again in Ente Isla. Urushihara-san…… I don’t know what he is thinking, but that person would probably be alright with anything as long as he can live a relaxing leisurely life.”  “…… And the Demon King?”  “Maou-san is the most useless one. He is always moving along without any purpose.” 

 As if Chiho was using the scattered fries to represent Maou, she put them in her mouth.  “Even said that to hehelp wants to become a full -time employee in Japan, it also seemsthough that hehe truly wants Kisaki-san open her store. Even if he is concerned about the matters with the demons, in reality, the one who has been commanding on the ground has always been Ashiya-san. Not only did he not reply to my confession, he ran away from Suzuno-san’s feelings, we don’t even know what will happen to  Alas=Ramus-chan after rescuing Alas=Ramus-chan’s friends, you know? Whether he wants to stay together with his friends, or to be with Yusa-san forever, or actually really marrying Yusa-san…… we don’t even know all of that, right?”  “…… It might be too late to say it now, but it would be better to give up on that man, right?”  “That sentence is the same what as telling Emerada -san to give upison Yusasan’s  happiness. To waver between is reasonable and unreasonable human , right?”

 After replying like this, Chiho Ch iho rearranged the scattered fries and put them back into the paper box.  “This is what I want to do.”  “…… Put everything back to where they originally were?”  “No?” 

 After Chiho said this, this, she flicked the paper box box lightly.  It is to create a…… should it be called a vessel? Or atmosphere? Such that even if everyone is scattered around in the future, they would still be able to gather together

like this. Either way, a place like that.”  “……” 

 

“Even if I want to have them stay, other than Urushihara-san, everyone has everything they want to do. But actually this is the situation now too. It does not make sense for me to be the only one who has to accept everyone’s situation, I hope everyone can also accept my feelings. So I mad e many counterattacks this time.” 

Chiho looked straight at Emerada.  “Even though I feel bad for Emerada-san, for the sake of Alas=Ramus-chan and

 Acies-chan and my future goal, I will not allow you to s stop top Mao Maou-san u-san and Yusa-san from cohabitating.”  “Ugh!”  “…… On the contrary, I will accept Emerada-san’s feelings properly.”  “What do you mean? Are you referring to giving me some convenience during the summit meeting?”  “How is that possible. But I will find an opportunity in the near future to repay you. Because if not for Emerada-san and Alberto-san making a decision to let Maou-san off that time, my life would definitely be very different.” 

When Chiho first knew about the truth of Maou-san and the others.  Emerada and Alberto, who came over to get Emi, decided in the end to go along with Emi’s judgement of leaving Maou alone and keeping Chiho’s memories.  If the pair did not support Emi’s decision that time, Chiho would definitely be living the life of a normal high school girl right now.   “…… It feels like it was something which happened a long time ago.”  “I heard that one would feel like time has passed very quickly once they grow up, so it is really like that.”  “Don’t be so exaggerated. You’re not even 20 years old yet, right?” 

 As if Emerada had lost lost her motivation, she leaned back on the sofa.  “…… Then, in a more concrete manner, what do you plan to do?”  “Actually, it’s not anything that big. I do maintain regular contact with Amane-san, so I know the situations of the people around Alas=Ramus-chan and Acies-chan, I can tell you about them. My suggestion is, do you want to consider co nsider doing something which I, Suzuno-san, Ashiya-san and Nord-san had never done before?”  “…… Huh?” 

Emerada frowned in confusion, Chiho pointed at MgRonalds and said.  

“You just need to tell Yusa-san that you are against her and Maou-san cohabitating, and honestly tell her everything which you told me just now. The bond between Yusa-

 

san and Emerada-san is deeper than the one with me, right? So it would be impossible for her not to seriously co nsider what you say.” 

One hour later.  The lights of MgRonalds extinguished close to midnight, Chiho and Emerada walked out of Sentucky together.  “…… Seriously, why do I have to keep you company for this thing?”  “Because it is very dangerous at night.” 

In the corner of a certain alleyway where both the stores of MgRonalds and Sentucky could be seen at the same time, Chiho and Sariel were currently c urrently observing Emerada’s situation.  When the pair were doing this, Maou and Emi walked out of the store together.  “…… They are so frantic f rantic that it is as if they were caught on film by a private eye while  

having an affair.” Maou and Emi seemed to have gotten a shock because Emerada appeared there.   “…… Hmph, Emilia is trying her best to find excuses for the cohabitation.” 

Even if there was some distance between them, Sariel seemed to be able to hear hea r the conversation between the trio.  “The Demon King and Hero are cohabitating, it seems like this world wor ld is going to end.”  “That’s right. After all, an archangel is spying on them together with a human.”  “…… Hey, Sasaki Chiho.”  “Yes?”  “I heard some of the conversation between you and Emerada Etuva, are you serious about it?”  “What do you mean?”  “About how you want to mediate between the authority bearers in Ente Isla.”  “Yeah, that’s what I plan to do.”  “Do you think that is possible? It’s impossible for you to not know how stupid humans can be after they gather, right?” 

“Uh, I am an exam taker after all, so I did study world history and political affairs properly.” 

 

“Hm?”  “Even though the people of Ente Isla have a strange misconception of me…… it feels as if everyone misunderstands that I want to complete these things on my own.”  “Isn’t that the case? Based on the explanation I heard, all of this was planned by you and Din Dem Urs, right?”  “Yeah, helpedit’s memore with like a lotI am of preparation work…… currently, it is   already not justGrandma my own power, depending on Grandma’s power.”

Chiho said while shrugging her shoulders slightly.  “Even if a high school girl shouts 『Please listen to my selfish thoughts 』 , those important people from various parts of the world would not listen, right? As long as they can win the war, they will earn a lot of money. Even if a young girl who came from another world and not from other countries cou ntries wants these leaders to stop, it is impossible for them to follow it. That’s why even Emerada-san said those things.”  “……”  Sariel looked towards Chiho’s side profile in surprise, and she was currently spying on the situation between Emerada, Emi and Maou.   “…… I did not plan to go this far while speaking…… but your thoughts were actually this realistic?”  “The direct influence came from Suzuno-san, but more accurately, it is all Maou-san’s fault.”  “Hmmm?”  “Either way…… I do not wish for Maou-san and Yusa-san to stop cohabitating only because of Emerada-san’s explanation, this would trouble me greatly.”  “I shouldn’t be saying such things to you…… but some things between men and women cannot be explained with logic.  “That is true. I did not expect Kisaki-san to ask Sariel-san to help her start a business.”  “…… You.”  “But I understand, you know.”  “Hah?”  “I do not understand the feelings involved. But I can confirm that Maou-san and Yusasan would definitely not do that kind of thing which Emerada-san is worried about.” 

“Why are you so confident?”  “Isn’t it obvious?” 

 

Chiho spoke with an enigmatic smile which Sariel had never seen on her before.  “If he could do that kind of thing, he would not avoid me and Suzuno-san.”  “……?”  “Ah.” 

 At this moment.   At an unknown point in time, time, Emerada had already returned in a depressed depressed manner.  “Did you fail?”  “…… Hmph.” 

Emerada sniffed while pouting.  “It’s fine~…… because I made the Demon King feel awkward~…… I will let him off first this time~” 

They did not know what Emerada said.   Chiho looked towards Sariel, but it was not known if he did not hear or he did not want to say it. Either way, it looked like he did not plan to tell Chiho anything.   “Chiho-san~ I will bear a grudge against you, you know~”  “Yeah.”  “I really lost greatly in this direct confrontation~. It seems like Emilia places more importance on men compared to friendship~”  “Seriously, please do not say that.”  Chiho put her arm around Emerada’s shoulders with a troubled smile.  “Don’t worry. Yusa-san definitely knows that Emerada-san cares about her more than anyone else.”  “Uuuu…… with Chiho-san saying that~ wouldn’t it seem that I am the only woman with a narrow-minded mindset~……”  Emerada hiccupped as she leaned on Chiho’s shoulder.  “But you are a woman who is much more hones t compared to me.”  “Uuuu~……”  “Can I go back now?” 

 

Sariel did not hide the awkwardness he felt at all, saying words that Urushihara would say, but Chiho patted Emerada’s back gently, turning to Sariel at the same time while shaking her head guiltily,  “Sorry, can you accompany me for a while longer?”  “…… It’s not over yet?”   

“Yeah.”  After Chiho nodded, she lifted up Emerada’s face.  “Yusa-san probably didn’t tell you, but I want to t o show you the other reason why Maousan and Yusa-san cannot stop the cohabitation.” 

Maou and Emi walked side by side on Koshu Kaido, heading towards Sasazuka station.  Chiho, Emerada and Sariel were openly following behind them.  Forget about Maou, even the passers-by who brushed past Chiho and the others did not see them.  This was because Sariel set up a dimensional phase shifting barrier, so no one could see the three of them.  Even so, it was close to midnight now.   Even though the last train heading towards Eifukucho was about to leave, Maou and Emi were still walking at a leisurely pace.  “…… Maa, considering that they can still go to the Demon King’s apartment, it’s fine even if they don’t return to Emilia’s apartment, right?”  Sariel provided this explanation on his own, but Chiho shook her head and replied.  “…… It’s not like that. They do not wish to stay in an environment where they cannot hide from the stares of others, like a train. Because they have already obtained the understanding from the Shop Manager and the others, it would not matter that much in MgRonalds, but if something happens in the train, they would not be able to brush it aside.”  “Brush it aside…… what is going on~?”  In response to Emerada’s question, Chiho pointed towards the pair in front of them.  “It might not happen…… ah.” 

“Ahh!?” 

 

Just as Chiho looked towards her own hand in surprise, Emerada screamed at the same time.  Emi, who had been walking on the path, suddenly pulled Maou into an alley.   “W, wh, what are those two doing in a place like that!!” 

Because things happened too quickly, Emerada almost ran out of the barrier, but  

Chiho reached out and stopped her. “Please wait a moment! That is the other reason why the two of them cannot stop cohabitating!”  On the ring finger of Chiho’s hand which she used to grab onto Emerada’s cape, there was a ring with a purple jewel embedded on it, that ring was currently glowing faintly.  “…… Hey, what is going on?” 

The next moment, a purple flash appeared from the alley which Maou and Emi rushed into, then,  “…… T, that is…… Chi, Chiho-san.”  “…… If that sort of thing happened on the train, it would be really bad, right? In the past, she would occasionally go against Yusa-san’s intentions, but recently, this situation happens very frequently. I heard this from Amane-san and Yusa- san.” 

The person who walked out of the alley first was neither Maou nor Emi.  That person’s height came up to around Emi’s shoulder. 

Light yellow one piece dress.  Silver hair just like the milky way, and one streak of purple hair.  “Could…… could that be…… Alas=Ramus-chan!?” 

That face which was difficult to pin down was not that normally lively and cute toddler.   Whether it was her appearance or stature, everything had grown until it was almost  Acies’ age.  However, it was less than one month from when Emerada last saw Alas=Ramus.  No matter what, this was not a normal growth speed.   “Was she affected by 『family』?”  “On the second day of their cohabitation, coha bitation, Alas=Ramus-chan overslept, and Maou-san

went to work before she woke up. Alas Ramus chan grew up in one go on that day. That was also the first time I received contact c ontact from Yusa-san, where she told me about them star ting ting to cohabitate.” 

 

“C, could it be……”  “They would probably take a taxi today. After spending 30 minutes together with Maou-san and Yusa-san in that state, Alas=Ramus-chan will suddenly revert to her merged state, then turn back into her original appearance.”  “…… How do you know that?”  “Because happened I was their side the time, going so I dotheir not know the itdetails, but before…… I heard that withnot justbyMaou-san andwhole Yusa-san separate ways in the supermarket, Alas=Ramus-chan might come out on her own.”  “…… Emilia and Alas=Ramus-chan’s power are clearly the final weapon used to defeat God. With this, isn’t it just completely uncontrollable?”  “Hmm…… is that so?”  In contrast to Chiho’s half -baked -baked attitude, Emerada and Sariel were both very surprised at Alas=Ramus’ actions which were very different compared to before.  “Since Acies-chan can grow up, then Alas=Ramus-chan can definitely grow up as well,

but referencing the examples of Shiba-san and the others, this is definitely an abnormal situation. Just like how Acies-chan would eat a few hundred onigiri a day,  Alas=Ramus-chan would grow up by many years in a day. If these are symptoms of Sephirah losing control……”  “……”  “We initiated the Battle to Defeat God to regain the smile of Alas=Ramus-chan, but if something happens to her, everything that we’re doing now would be wasted, Maousan and Yusa-san would no longer care about the peace of Ente Isla. Therefore…… we definitely cannot agitate those children now. If the summit meeting fails and we cause misfortunate to fall upon the Sephirah children……”  Emerada gulped in nervousness, and in a rare rar e moment, Sariel waited for Chiho’s next sentence with a serious attitude.  “A serious food shortage would definitely happen in Ente Isla.”  ““Hah?””  “Because…… no one can guarantee that the situation from before is the limit of Acieschan’s abnormal appetite. Even if she becomes huge later, and becomes a monster who devours all the food in the world, it might not be completely impossible, right?” 

 After Chiho said this seriously, Emerada fi finally nally regained her smile. smile.  “The scary thing is that, it does not sound like you are joking.” 

“Because I was serious about it…… ah.” 

 As the trio were conversing, something abnormal happe happened ned to Alas=Ramus again. 

 

Maou and Emi worked together to pull Alas=Ramus into the alley as her whole body glowed faintly, and after 30 seconds, Emi carried Alas=Ramus who had turned back into a little girl, walking out of the alley with a tired Maou. M aou.  “If the police saw what happened just now, there would be a misunderstanding, right?”  “That’s why this is taxing for them…… ah, the taxi came.”   

Because it looked like Maou was reaching his limit, Emi flagged down a taxi.  After letting letting Maou get on first, E Emi mi al also so got in the car to go home, the tri trio o watched this scene, each of them nodding and saying.  “You guys…… can do whatever you want, but do not disrupt my store and my life.”  “I can only promise that we will do our best.”  “But…… it’s good that I came  to see Chiho-san today…… it seems like forcefully coming over here was worth it.” 

 After Sariel dispelled the dimensional phase shifting barrier while being wary about any surrounding gazes, he on waved his hand lightly began his journey home, Emerada also carried Chiho her back and flew intoand the air.   “Sariel-san! Thank you for accompanying us today!”  “We are leaving first~!” 

 After watching the two two leave after the they y shouted, Sariel shrugged and said.  “Shouting so loudly, what if someone notices.” 

But the expression on his face seemed abnormally gentle and void of maliciousness.

“S, say, Emerada-san.”  “Yes~?”  “Since you pulled me out to run around outside after I just finished cram school, it should be my turn to talk about my wishes, right?”  “…… It feels like I have racked up a very expensive favour~” 

Emerada said with a troubled smile, then after that, Chiho whispered some words into her ear.  Even if they were almost at Chiho’s house, during this period of time, Emerada repeatedly looked back at Chiho with a gaze as if she had seen something

unbelievable.  “Keep your eyes in front.” 

 

“Is your brain still normal, Chiho-san~”  “It’s normal. It is so normal that even I am surprised. Even if it is strange, this is all because of Suzuno-san.”  “Ahh…… it’s because Bell-san…… did that thing to the Demon King, right~?”  “Yeah. Actually, because of this, it is part of the reason why I hope that Maou-san and  

Yusa-san can continue with the current situation for a period of time.” “…… You’re really a bad woman~”  “I have already graduated from 『Chi-chan』.” 

 After landing on the porch, Chiho Chiho stuck her hands hands at her waist, turning around to fa face ce Emerada.  For reasons unknown, even though it was hard to believe, for a moment, Emerada mistakenly saw this young girl from another world w orld who had a similar s imilar stature to her as a giant.  Chiho’s body and expression were this domineering.  “Emerada-san, I will make it come true. A high school girl without any fighting ability and without any society experience, will create an Ente Isla where humans and demons do not need to sacrifice themselves. So……” 

I wonder if I have the ability to go to the place where that smile is.   Emerada instantly asked herself this, but immediately obtained the answer.  It was impossible.  Even if the two of them exchanged places, Emerada did not think that she would be able to do it.  But after listening to the plan just now, Emerada thought that if it was Chiho, she would be able to succeed.  “So, Emerada-san, you just need to stay within what you know, please help Grandma Lidem filter the information from other angles before telling her. I will not allow you to sleep tonight, okay.”  “…… Working overnight is bad for the body, you know~?”  “I am not 20 years old yet, so something of this level is alright.”  “…… You really have become a bad woman~” 

This sentence from Emerada sounded like a mocking statement and a praise at the same time, causing Chiho to show a huge smile. 

 

“Because I have been trained by everyone before.”  ※ 

 After carrying the deeply sleeping Alas=Ramus to the bed, Emi also knelt on the floor in tiredness.  “Hey, are you alright?” 

Maou tried to call out to her, but Emi pressed her face against the bed, only turning her neck a little without replying.  “…… Yeah.” 

Maou also did not continue speaking.   Just encountering Emerada after work was surprising enough, Emerada even touched on the areas which Maou and Emi considered sensitive, strongly opposing their cohabitation.  Thinking about it carefully, Maou did not know anything about the past of Emi’s

comrades at all.  With regards to Emerada and Alberto, Maou only roughly knew about their origins, and he also felt that there was no need to obtain further information.  Even so, when someone criticised him to that extent, from Maou’s standpoint, he could not say anything at all, and Emi probably felt very troubled as well. 

Maou originally did not think that Emerada was the type who would prioritise her personal feelings at this kind of time, this showed that Emi actually took up a lot of space in her heart.  Recently, Emi and Nord did not say anything, in addition to Suzuno being like that, so Maou himself had also forgotten, the incident this time caused him to remember after a long time that to the humans of Ente Isla, he was an existence which they hated so much.  “…… This isn’t that good. It is really not that good.” 

Recently, Maou felt that a lot of understanding people had increased in his surroundings.  Din Dem Urs was like this, Lumark was like this, for the people with a certain status, even if they could not forgive him , they would still accept Maou’s actions like it was something which happened in the past, this might have caused Maou to view some things too simply. 

Thinking about it…… this is natural.  

 

Maou looked at Emi who was slumped in the bedroom without even turning on the lights and the Alas=Ramus who was leisurely sleeping in front of her, pursing his lips tightly.  It was too late to reflect on it now, but once he thought abo about ut how he became an empty shell when Alas=Ramus disappeared for a few days when they were enemies with Gabriel, Maou actually felt it was strange why he would arrogantly think that Emerada and the others could accept him.   “…… I’m really hungry.”  Maou walked into the kitchen in Emi’s house which he had almost gotten used to, opening the fridge after only turning on the lights next to the sink.  “I wonder if that has been finished.” 

He checked the fridge for a bit but did not find what he wanted to find.   “Hmm?”  “…… Are you looking for corn, by any chance?”  “Eh?”  “You’re looking for the corn which was left over from the Happiness Set which was bought back yesterday, right?” 

With eyebags slightly appearing under her eyes, Emi walked out of the bedroom while neatening her hair which was in such a state that it looked like she had slept a whole night.  Because no lights were turned on in the bedroom and living room, Maou could not see Emi’s expression clearly.  “Sorry. I took it to make Alas=Ramus’ breakfast this morning.” 

Thinking about it, there seemed to be two egg rolls with corn added to it during breakfast.  “Ahh, so it was used there.”  “I did buy them as well, but the amount was lesser than expected. You’re hungry, right? If you don’t mind, there is microwavable fried rice in the freezer, you can eat that.”  “Yeah, sorry about that.”  “I’m going to take a shower first.” 

 After Emi said this, this, she walked through the lliving iving room while looking looking down. 

“……” 

 

Maou felt an awkwardness which was hard to describe, but he still took out a plate from the cutlery cupboard, taking out the bag with family size frozen prawn fried rice written on it from the freezer, pouring the thing on the plate and wrapping a layer of cling film over it, heating it up with a microwave for two and a half minutes.  The microwave continuously produced turning sounds. Maou stood in front of the microwave, not moving at all.  Then, he pressed the cancel button when the time showed two minutes and twenty nine seconds, opening the lid and an d taking out the fried rice.  The functions of this microwave seemed to be better than the one Suzuno used before, befo re, the notification sound from completing the microwave would ring especially long.  Maou had caused Alas=Ramus to wake up because of this before, causing Emi to scold him greatly.  “Haah.” 

Maou could not muster any motivation to turn on the lights in the living room, bending down at his waist in an ungraceful manner to eat the frozen fried rice in front of the sink.  “Oh, it’s rather delicious.” 

Unexpectedly, Emi frequently used instant and frozen foods.  Maou did not have much opinion on this, but Ashiya and Suzuno normally no rmally rarely used these things, causing him to feel that a dinner table with a lot of frozen foods was quite new and interesting to him.  The two of them had already cohabitated c ohabitated for more than one week.  The three meals were basically prepared by Emi.   In fact, Emi’s cooking skills were considered decent. Because Maou was instructed not to touch the ingredients and the cooking utensils if it was not necessary, until now, he had left all of these things to Emi to handle.  “…… Fuu.” 

Even though the amount looked like it had decreased a lot after microwaving, it was enough to fill up his stomach a little.  “……” 

 After the spoon he he satMaou on thewashed sofa inthe the plate livingand room naturally.   used and put it into the drying rack,

Occasionally, either the sounds of Emi showering from the bathroom or the sounds of  Alas=Ramus flipping over or talking in her sleep could be heard from the bedroom in the opposite direction. 

 

“…… It’s quiet…… hm?” 

 At this moment.   A dull sound was heard in the direction of the bedroo bedroom. m.  Maou got up quickly, then discovered that Alas=Ramus, who was originally sleeping on the bed, had moved onto Emi’s futon, opening her eyes slightly to survey the  

surroundings in the dim room. Once she noticed Maou, she started to cry loudly.  “Pwapa……! Uwahhhh……!”  “Ahhhh, did she fall off from the bed?” 

Maou walked into the bedroom, carrying Alas=Ramus who had reached both her arms towards him.  “Uwaeee…… it hurttts…….”   

“Yosh yosh, you were surprised, right?” “Uwaeee……” 

Listening to the crying resounding in his ears, after Maou carried Alas=Ramus to the bed, he lied down next to her as well.   Alas=Ramus, who had fallen from the bed and received a shock, hugged Maou’s neck tightly and hiccupped, but five minutes later, she fell asleep again. ag ain. 

Maou moved his body slightly, then Alas=Ramus would hug him tightly on reflex, could it be that her brain was still awake?   Even it looked like hesleep couldwhile not move time be being, ing,  Maou was also tired. If this though went on, he might just huggfor hugging ingthe Alas=Ramus. “…… Is everything alright?”   At this moment, Emi called out from the entrance of the bedroom, putting Maou’s consciousness out of his sleepy state.   “…… She seemed to have fallen off the bed. She quietened down now.”  “I see…… thank you.”  “You can go take a longer shower. Else you won’t be able to get rid of the tiredness.” 

Because he was being hugged by Alas=Ramus, Maou was unable to turn his head,

but estimating the time, Emi probably rushed out of the shower frantically when she heard the crying.  “It’s fine. I’m used to it. I’m going to blow my hair.” 

 

“Yeah.”   After Emi’s presence left, the sound of the hair dryer was heard from the bathroom. 

When Emi was blowing her hair dry, Alas=Ramus had fallen into deep sleep, relaxing her grip on Maou, allowing him to get up slowly.  Maou headed towards the bathroom directly, knocking on the door.   “Ah, is it alright now?”  “Yeah. She’s asleep.” 

Emi only poked her head out to confirm, Maou also nodded in response.   “Does she fall off the bed frequently?”  “Eh? What?” 

It seemed that Emi could not hear clearly because of the sound of the hair dryer, so she opened the door fully.  “Uh, this is the first time I’ve I ’ve seen her fall off the bed ever since I came here, can’t she sleep on the floor together?”  “That was the first thing I did at the beginning.”  Based on Emi’s explanation, at the beginning, because she was worried that  Alas=Ramus would fall off the bed, so Emi prepared a futon for her, but once  Alas=Ramus slept on the floor, she would roll all over the place.  “It’s still fine in summer, but she would catch a cold like this in winter. As long as she sleeps on the bed and is covered properly with a blanket, she would frequently stop at the edge of the bed.”  “Then letting her sleep in a merged state……”  “You have also merged with Acies before, so you should be able to understand, right? Frequently getting woken up by her, and her suddenly crying loudly in my head, the burden on a heart which has just woken up differs greatly between these two cases. Do you want to shower ?” ?”  “Ahh…… that’s true. I feel lazy to do it but showering in the morning is very troublesome too.” 

 After Maou waited for Emi to finish blow drying her hair and leave, he immediately took his own underwear and pyjamas and walked into the changing room, he was w as now used to showering in Emi’s home. h ome. 

He no longer mixed up the shampoo and body soap and learned how to use the gas water heater perfectly. 

 

 After Maou quickly finished showering, blow-dried his hair and brushed his teeth, he returned to the room. At this time, Emi was already in the bedroom.   “Have you brushed your teeth?”  “I brushed before I showered.”  “I see.” 

 As they chatted, Maou and Emi lay on the mattresses with their backs facing each other.  “It’s good for men, their hair dries quickly.” 

Emi said this.  To Maou, this was something normal, so he replied nonchalantly.   “It’ll be fine if you cut it.”  “……” 

Silence fell between the two of them for a while.   “Don’t make it sound so simple. Do you y ou know how many years it takes t akes to grow to tthis his length?”  “I seriously don’t understand a woman’s thoughts in this area.” 

The two of them chatted for a while on unimportant topics in the bedroom where the lights were already turned off.  Then after experiencing a period of silence, Emi asked softly.   “…… Are you asleep?”  “…… I was close to sleeping.”  “Ah, sorry……”  “It’s fine. What is it?”  “……”  “Hey, it was you who initiated the conversation.”  “It’s hard to say it, okay.”  “Is it about Emerada?” 

“Maa…… yes. I did not expect Eme to say things like that……” 

 

“You don’t need to feel troubled about this kind of thing. For her to say those things about me, there is nothing wrong with it, and she also does not think that you have really forgiven me.”  “……”  “It’s just that even if it was like that, she is still unable to put up with it, so she came to vent. Sorry about that, as her target of hatred, I also cannot do anything for you…… yeah”  “Demon King?” 

Even if they did not agree on it beforehand, the two of them always slept with their backs facing each other ever since they the y started cohabitating.  But at this moment, Maou turned over and faced Emi.    After Emi sensed Maou’s movements, she also followed and lied on her back, only turning her head towards him.  “If you wish to prioritise the feelings of your friends…… I actually am already mentally prepared for it.”  “…….”  Even if Emi’s eyes have already grown accustomed to the dark, she was still unable to see Maou’s true intentions from his expression. 

But it could be confirmed that he was serious when he was saying these words.   For reasons unknown, once Emi saw that kind of Maou, she showed an expression like she was going to cry.   “H, hey.” 

Maou panicked because of this, but Emi immediately turned away and faced in the direction of the bed.  “You and Eme are too underhanded.”  “Hm?”  “…… Currently, I can’t choose at all, right?”  It was not known how much dilemma Emi’s heart had gone through so she could become capable of telling Maou this sentence.  

Maou could not imagine it, and also felt he should s hould not imagine it. 

“That Emerada actually said such absurd words, asking you to choose friendship or men is really too classic.” 

 

“Stop saying such stupid things. Unexpectedly, Eme does not understand me that well.”  “Isn’t this sort of thing like this? With regards to the affairs of others, most  of it is thinking we know, but we actually don’t.”  “That is only under normal circumstances. But she really doesn’t understand me. Because……” 

Emi intentionally curled up tightly.  She exhaled slightly, then said at the same time.  “No matter what goes wrong, it is impossible for me to like you, right?”  In response to this, Maou’s reply was as simple as usual.  “I cannot accept it even if it’s a joke.”  “Alas=Ramus is here as well. Be careful about what you say.”   

“Do you have the right to say that to me?” Maou showed a troubled smile, then he regained his usual composure.  “Tomorrow is my long-awaited rest day. I will take care of Alas=Ramus, sorry, but I will leave the idiots who come to the store to you.”  “…… Yeah.”  “Then that’s all, good night.”  “…… Good night.” 

 After that, Maou squirmed a little, then after that, the presence of him being awake could not be felt suddenly, after a short while, regular breathing was heard from him.  Emi was curled up, finding it hard to sleep.    About Emerada, about Maou, the situation of this cohabitation, about Alas=Ramus and about Ente Isla, the future of all of this was hard to predict, she could not break through the situation with her own power, causing Emi to have the urge to shout like she was breaking down.  “This is bad, I can’t sleep.” 

Emi made a decision and got up, looking at the two people on both sides of her who were sleeping with peaceful expressions. 

For unknown reasons, their sleeping posture was exactly the same.   “……. What is this? This is too underhanded.” 

 

Emi did not think t hat Maou contributed nothing at all to Alas=Ramus’ upbringing.  Even if she felt regretful over unknowingly hurting Emerada, she was left with no other choice.  Even so, seeing them silently display invisible bonds, Emi still did not feel satisfied. s atisfied.  Could it be because she felt some s ome fundamental rejection towards Maou?  Or was it an instinctive feeling of strangeness with regards to how the two of them had recently become closer to each other compared to before.   “Hmm.” 

What could be confirmed was that the various emotions in her heart had become more chaotic compared to before.  She should confirm it.  Rather than Demon King Satan, it was more like she had already acknowledged this man Maou Sadao, perhaps the closeness she felt towards him was already so strong that she could naturally accept the cohabitation, and that she only felt like she was obligated to question this situation.  But even if she did not consider this point, it was obvious that she felt like she could not accept it currently.  Even if she had to turn her back on the feelings of the friend she made because destiny brought them together in order to establish this 『family』, for Emi to go this far, it felt like something was lacking.   At this moment.  “…… Mama.”  “…… Are……. you awake again?”  “Un…… toilet……” 

Her 『child』 on the bed suddenly woke up.  She was not a toddler.    Alas=Ramus’ physical age had turned into almost the same age as Iron.  

She normally had to wear diapers at night.    And would also wet the bed frequently. 

But because her body instantly 『aged』to that of an elementary school student in year 3 or 4, it caused her to have a different sensation when she wanted to go to the toilet, so she woke up. 

 

“Mama…… go together.”  “…… Alright, let’s go together.” 

Ever since a long time ago, Alas=Ramus would frequently wake up in the middle of the night.  When they first started living together, there was a period of time where she would cry very seriously the middle of the loudly. night,  and even if she did not cry, she might wake Emi up every 3inhours by shouting But ever since they started cohabitating with Maou, Alas=Ramus would wake up at 2am in the morning like this almost every day, and every single time, her body would age randomly.  For the situation where she aged the most, it would be just like today, when she turned into the age close to that of a middle school student on their way home.    And in the past, there was also one time when it reversed, and she turned into being younger than usual.  For the other times, she would normally turn into around a round Iron’s age, so Emi was rather used to it. 

But when she was used to it, Emi could not avoid the feeling that the 『deadline』  was approaching.  “Come, let’s sleep together.”  “…… Un.”  Emi placed her hand on Alas=Ramus’ back which was higher than usual, heading to the bedroom.  “…… Alas=Ramus.”  “What is it?” 

Emi watched her daughter who could lie down on the bed on her own without needing to be carried, smiling slightly.  “Good night.”  “…… Un, good night, Mama.” 

Together with that reassured sound of breathing, that face which grew a little early gradually returned to its normal state.  

After seeing this scene……  

I want to see her future. 

 

Watch her truly growing up.  Wasn’t’ this a very natural parental instinct?  “…… Fufu.”  Emi stroked Alas=Ramus’ hair lightly, turning her head to the side.  Meeting her gaze was Maou’s idiotic sleeping face.  “It feels like I can understand now.” 

What was lacking.  The thing which was stuck in her heart.  The unnatural part of this pretending to be family.   “Thinking about it, I did half - jokingly  jokingly mention this matter to him once before.” 

Emi stood up, taking out a notebook from the bookshelf in the living room.   A large notebook with a plastic plastic cover, it looked very thick.  “To become a 『family』, there is something which is absolutely essential, isn’t that right? Papa?”   At this moment, moment, it should be impossible to hear Emi’ Emi’s s voice, but for unknown reasons, Maou still let out a painful groan in the bedroom. be droom.  ※ 

The next morning.   After a long time, Maou spent it at Room Room 201 of Villa R Rosa osa Sasazuka.  Facing the wind blowing in front the windows, Alas=Ramus was currently taking an afternoon nap.  The futon set for sleeping outside of her home which Maou bought together with Emi was covering her now.  “I did something bad to her huh.” 

Maou looked towards a photo frame.  In the photos were Alas=Ramus’ appearance when she first started to merge with Emi. 

That photo was taken after entering summer last year.  

His beloved daughter in that, and Alas=Ramus who was currently sleeping in front of her with both her arms raised…… 

 

“Why did I not notice? It is impossible for such a thing to happen in the first place.” 

It was exactly the same.   A baby’s appearance for one year. 

Logically, after one year, her appearance, height and stature should have changed greatly.  However, for Maou’s impression of Alas=Ramus, it was always 『the same as usual』.  “You want to grow up, right? In order to continue moving forward.” 

Reflecting the world’s astral energy strongly, 『humans』. Maou interpreted on his own that Alas=Ramus and Acies 『losing control』 should be their protest against the people who caused the world to come to a standstill.   At this moment, someone opened the porch door.  “I returned late. Demon King-sama.”  “Oh. Sorry to look for you when you’re busy.” 

 Ashiya came in carrying bags bags from the supermar supermarket. ket.  “It feels like it’s been a long time since I saw you like that.”  “I heard that Libicocco showed strong selection bias in his cooking, so I want to take this chance when returning to make a few dishes, putting it here for his reference.” 

 Ashiya, who was busy helping the demons and humans build relations, definitely returned to Japan because of a very important reason.  Maou called him back directly because of a very important issue.  “I do not have much time, can I cook while listening?”  “Yeah, it’s fine. I will finish quickly. It’s just that because I need to tell this to you face to face, that’s why I wanted you to find time in your busy schedule to come back.”  “I am Demon King-sama’s subordinate after all.” 

 After Ashiya said this, this, he took out the familiar apron and stood in the kitchen.  “Ah…… this feels calming.”  “Is that so?” 

“There’s a feeling like I have returned home.”  “For words like that, say it at the Demon Fortress in Ente Isla.” 

 

Even Ashiya’s cool headed tone as he complained caused Maou to feel grateful.  “With regards to the  summit meeting, are you and Chi-chan handling everything smoothly?”  “It is being done secretly, but almost all the attendees have arrived at Noza Quarters. To Bell, Servantes and Emerada, this matter is unexpectedly difficult. After all, there are so many eyes which they have to hide from.”  “Yeah…… after climbing to a certain position, other people would even pay attention to whether they are resting during their off- day, it’s so difficult.”  “It seems to be that way. Is Demon King-sama doing well? Cohabitating Coha bitating with Emilia, you probably accumulated a lot of mental fatigue, r ight?” ight?”  “…… Let me confirm this anyway, Amane-san didn’t talk about things which didn’t happen, right?”  “Including Acies eating huge amounts of food, I only receive the minimum amount of information from her. As long as it is said to t o be for Alas=Ramus’ sake, I cannot protest against it forcefully. After all, the state of the two Yesod children can affect various issues in the Battle to Defeat God……”  “I had thought that the people around us would protest more.”  “The issue has already passed that stage, right?”  “What stage does it have to be for the Demon King and Hero to cohabitate.”  “I don’t know.” 

When Ashiya was speaking, he was preparing the ingredients efficiently.  “Uhh, I have two things I want to discuss with you, one is about Chi-chan.”  “Yes.” 

With regards to this, I wish to discuss this with Emi and Suzuno as soon as possible, before attacking Heaven, what do you thi think nk about everyone looking for Chi-chan’s mother and apologising to her?”  “…… Ah, I see.” 

 Ashiya nodded seriously.  eel that there is a need to do so. When Sasaki-san’s mother visited “That is true. I also f eel the Demon Fortress earlier, I did not have much time to bring her around, and asked someone to help in the end……” 

“The  six of us have to go together and apologise to her. After all, it cannot be guaranteed that all of us would still be alive after the Battle to Defeat God.” 

 

“You are correct. If Sasaki-san’s father also plans to be present, what do you plan to do?’  “We will deal with it then. I plan to handle it while completely following the intentions of Chi-chan’s mother. And actually, I owe a debt to Chi-chan’s father.”  “When did this happen?”  “You were actually of the involved It’s just that know. Haah, Chi-chan’s situation, perhaps father isone a policeman afterparties. all. Depending on you the didn’t Landlady-san and the others will nag a lot, this concerns the credibility of the Demon King Army, we have to apologise to them formally.”  “What about Urushihara? He does not have any formal wear.”  “…… Just prepare something for him. It is a problem concerning one’s mental attitude.”  “Yeah, I understand it now. I will include this matter into the itinerary. Then, what is the other matter?”  “Ahh…… I want to show you something, someth ing, you can look at it after you’re done cooking.” 

Maou was holding a stack of printing paper, causing Ashiya to feel very perplexed.   Even though he was concerned about Maou’s listless gaze, after Ashiya still first put the things he wanted to cook into a pot and set it to low heat, he washed his hands a little and sat in front of Maou.  “Let me give you a warning before you look.” 

 As if he wanted Ashiya to mentally prepare himself himself again, Maou sai said d this.  “Hah?”  “…… Don’t shout too loudly. Alas=Ramus just fell asleep.”  “Yes…… then.” 

Even if he became more uncertain, Ashiya still picked up that stack of paper which seemed to number more than ten pages, looking at the first piece of paper first.  “………… Uu!!!” 

 

In an instant, Ashiya stopped breathing, his whole body trembled and his complexion turned pale.  “Guh!”  With every piece of paper he flipped over and read, Ashiya’s expression would constantly change, as if he was a traffic light or disco ball, and when he saw the last piece of paper, his eyes were already bloodshot, as if he would explode any moment.  “Ma, Ma, Ma, Maou-sama, t, t, t, this…… this is!!”  “Yeah, it’s really bad, right?”  In contrast to Ashiya, Maou’s expression and voice were dry.  “This has already surpassed the level of bad!!”  “You’re too loud.”  “H, how, how can such an unreasonable thing be allowed……!”  “No…… this islike notthat, to the level  of unreasonable…… I can still accept it, you know. After all, it is really yeah?” “B, but…… but why now…… no matter what, we will have to face a common enemy after this, ac, actually doing something akin to shooting your comrade c omrade in the back……!”  “No, think about it carefully…… it seems like she would occasionally mention this matter…… it was just that considering the relationship between us, I would normally pretend that I did not hear it, and she did not seem to be that ser serious ious about it…… but, once she lists it out like this……”  “Is, is there proof? It might just be fabricated……”  “I feel like there are no openings, you know? Because everything unrelated has already been removed.”  “H…… how can this be……!! T, this, this kind of thing!”  “Do you know why I asked you to come back now? I want to hear your opinion, my right hand man and also the clerk of Room 201……”  “…… Impossible.”  “Huh?”  “Impossible.”   Ashiya’s voice when he said this was pra practically ctically tthe he model of extreme sadness and

pain.  “It is…… impossible for us to deny this debt.” 

 

 After hearing Ashiya’s pain filled reply, Maou slumped on the tatami weakly. 

He turned his face to the side and saw Alas=Ramus’ steady sleeping face.  “As expected. The current situation does not allow us to do so at all.”  “If…… we do not admit to this debt…… not just Ente Isla, even the people in Japan would become our enemy…… ugh, damn it……” 

 Ashiya gripped that stack of of printing paper tightly. tightly.  “Hey, hey.”  “Damn Emilia…… actually taking the chance to do such a bastardly move….. when I am not around ahhhhh!”  “I already told you not to be too loud.” 

Maou took that stack of paper which had become crumpled from Ashiya’s hands.  Emi’s handwriting was on the first piece of paper, with the following words written.  『Invoice For Child-rearing Expenses』. 

For the remaining paper, it was a list of all the expenses Emi paid which was related to the raising of Alas=Ramus since she started taking care of last year.  The food expenses and clothes expenses were a given, and even if the ratio was not high, even the rent of Urban Heights Eifukucho was included within.  The requested amount was half of all of Alas=Ramus’ child-rearing expenses. 

The total was 283, 538 yen.  『Ne, Papa? To become Alas=Ramus’ family consisting of the three of us, I feel like one thing is still missing from our life. 』 

Emi suddenly said these strange words while eating breakfast.   From her tone and expression, Maou felt strange bad chills which were hard to describe, and after reading the document she took out, he lost five minutes of his consciousness.   After Maou regained his his consciousness, he wanted to protest protest on reflex.  But after that, Emi took out the account records which she started to record after living with Alas=Ramus and the receipts she kept, explaining that she only asked for payment for the expenses she spent on Alas=Ramus. 

『For example, for the toys, the Rilakkuma toys which I wanted to buy for her are not included within this. It is the same for the more expensive meals when we go out to

 

play. Even so, clothes, perishables, meal expenses and electricity bills still take up a large amount. 』  Regular bills like electricity bills and rent were calculated ca lculated as ¼ of the full amount, but the fees for air conditioning which needed to be used in summer and heater which needed to be used in winter were calculated as half of the full amount.   『The total of these expenses are 567, 760 yen, but I am also her mother and there is a reason why she has to live together with me, so I will bear half the expenses…… but. 』 

 At the breakfast table, table, the Hero showed a kind smile like that of a mo mother ther and a good wife, using words as sharp as Better Half to pierce straight into the heart of the Demon King.  『Money, is also one of the realistic areas in a family, right? 』 

 After hearing the situation of the conversation between between Alas=Ramus’ parents, as if he had turned into ashes, Ashiya became completely weak.   “B, but…… 280,000 yen…… is really too……!”  “Emi did not ask me to return it all at once. And I have already checked it before you came back, with regards to the child-rearing fees paid after divorce, the usual market rate seems to be around 50,000 yen per month. And she is not charging us interest, so she has already given us a lot of discount.”  “Before even talking about divorce, there was no marriage in the first place!”  “It’s too late to be saying this now. And you also said just now that this debt cannot be ignored, right?”  “T, that is correct……”  It was easy for Maou to reject Emi’s request. 

But just like what he said  just now, Emi’s request was appropriate, and she did not inflate it.  In fact, Maou admired the fact that Emi could continuously satisfy Alas=Ramus’ needs under such frugal conditions.  Therefore, if he rejected her request, everyone around Maou would suspect that his love towards Alas=Ramus was not enough, and they would also think that he was not trustworthy.  The 『everyone』which was mentioned here was not just Chiho, Suzuno, Amane,

Shiba, Emerada and Alberto, the people who were close to Maou and Emi.  It would also result in displeasure from Kisaki, Iwaki, Kawada and Akiko, who only recently knew about the truth, as well as Shiba’s clan. 

 

 And if he caused Chiho and the others to be displeased now, it would definitely worsen the impression of the Demon King Army and all the demons, who already had a bad image.  If this issue reached the ears of Din Dem Urs and the others, he did not know how he would be criticised during the summit meeting.  In the worst case scenario, it might be possible that only the fact that Demon King Satan betrayed Hero Emilia would be widely spread, causing others to feel that demons could not be trusted after all, leading to the betrayal from the Unifying Azure Emperor or Warrior Leader Lagides. If their plan for demons to be accepted failed, Servantes who wanted to accept Heaven’s forces as a countermeasure would probably leave as well.  With this, even if Chiho had the backing of Din Dem Urs, she would still be a helpless high school girl.  No one would listen to her, the demons would also lose a place to settle down, humans would sink into the chaos of war in the Central Continent and after the end of the Battle to Defeat God, only a regretful result would be left.  “I have also thought about it, but I still want to obtain your endorsement. That’s why I asked you to come back.”  “This…… this kind of thing…… ugohhhh…… ah, oh no, oh no.” 

 As Ashiya was shedding manly tears, the pot behind him started to produ produce ce bubbles, causing him to get up frantically to turn off the fire.   “On the contrary, as long as we agree to pay this amount of money…… it might cause the summit to proceed more smoothly. Ashiya, I hope you can understand…… I…… plan to accept her request.”  “…….. I…… I understand.”  From Ashiya’s tall back, the painful feelings of being betrayed flowed out.  “Demon King-sama.”  “Yeah……”  “……. It is only now…… did I realise this.”  “Yeah.” 

 Ashiya turned to look at Maou with a frail frail expression.  “Our Demon King Army…… have already lost to the Hero a long time ago.” 

“You really realised it too late.” 

280,000 Japanese yen. 

 

Even though this amount was not considered c onsidered small, it was not to the point where they could not pay it back via a repayment plan. For some young people in their twenties, their monthly salary would be around that amount.  The problem was that currently, the Demon Fortress needed to earn this money 『legally within Japan』.  They definitely could not rely on the assets which they snatched during the conquering of Ente Isla in the past to pay this debt.  The two members of the Demon King Army who had lost to Hero Emilia in the past, were really pushed into a corner by this reality which they could not escape from.   “There is no way to escape from this.”  “Yes……”  “If we run away, we will lose everything this time.”  “Yes……”  “Sometimes we need to be willing to make sacrifices to get out of a dire situation, now is the time to lie low. ”  “It feels like we have lied low for a long time now……”  “Didn’t you say this at the beginning. There will be hope as long as we are still alive. We need to overcome this crisis.”  “…… You are correct…… money…… is more powerful than the holy sword……” 

 At this moment.  For the first time, the Demon King Satan and Demon General Alsiel truly admitted that they have lost to Hero Emilia.  “Either way, I have already requested from Emi to give us a bit of time to prepare. As long as some money is deducted per month to return it, the current her should be able to accept it. You should take this time to work hard and get through the summit meeting, making the Unifying Azure Emperor agree to the early migration.”  “Is, is that possible. Since Sasaki-san is the Chairperson, the deliberations would probably be done fairly…… even though I think it is rather improbable, but Demon King-sama, when you were cohabitating with Emilia, did you do anything which would cause Sasaki-san to feel unhappy?”  “Ugh…… possibly.” 

“Why do you have to choose such a time to do that kind of thing!”  “It’s not my fault!” 

 

“Demon King-sama’s expression just now, it looked like you thought of something!”  “No, erhm, there’s nothing bad about being fair, thinking about, everyone is busy, right? Chi-chan would not be especially hostile against us, if it is dragged o on n for too long, the humans will also start fighting.”  “This method that doesn’t hide any desires is a bad move amongst bad moves!”  “It’s more like Emi and I do not know what the goal of the summit meeting is! That is a plan of yours and Chi-chan, right! You should have a way to slightly control the flow of the summit meeting, right? Even though the Demon Fortress is to be attacked again, what is it about in the end! Isn’t the original goal to reduce the sacrifices of humans and demons during the Battle to Defeat God?”  “Of course, we are taking action based on this direction! As long as we can successfully obtain Servantes’ support, it would increase the chances of the plan’s success, but including us Demon King Army, we need n eed to adjust the distribution of the benefits after the battle! It’s more like that is the main topic of discussion!”  “C, can Chi-chan accomplish that kind of thing! Could it be that she is only being  

controlled by that old Granny!?”   but the other “I, I am working hard to prevent that kind of situation from happening, but party would not allow me to make contact with SasakiSasaki -san at all……!”  “This means that you are able to control Chi-chan as well!” 

 At that moment.  When the two demons were engaged in a low-level argument, the doorbell of Room 201 rang.  That sound transmitted into the quiet room.  “Excuse me. Maou-san, are you there?”  “Ch, Chi-chan……”  It was Chiho’s voice. 

If it was Chiho, she would have already known that Maou was at home when she heard sounds from the room when she was in the public corridor.  “T, the door’s not locked.” 

 After Ashiya squeezed this this sentence out, Chiho acted acted just like normal, normal,   “Sorry for disturbing.” 

 And walked into the room room with her usual expression. expression.  “H, hi, Chi-chan.” 

 

“Hello, Maou-san, Ashiya-san.”  “H, hello……”  “W, what’s wrong? Chi-chan…… suddenly……” 

Maou and Ashiya both felt a strange pressure from Chiho.    

No, Chiho looked the same as normal. It was simply because in the hearts of Maou Ma ou and Ashiya, the saplings of fear towards Chiho had grown.  What Chiho had done recently was that alarming.   “I have something I would like to ask the two of you.”  “A, ask us?”  “Yes. This is also something important to the Battle to Defeat God. There are already many things in Ente Isla which are close to losing control, I wish to take action first.” 

What is this high school girl saying?   The Demon King and Demon General were completely losing to the pressure of a high school girl who had just turned 17 years old.  “I received contact from Grandma Lidem. The itinerary of Lumark-san and Servantessan seemed to have been arranged already, even though it’s a little rushed, the summit meeting will start two days later.” 

Chiho said this nonchalantly, as if what she was doing nothing more than setting up a casual sports team, then looked directly at Maou.   “Maou-san.”  “Y, yeah.”  “I want you to make a choice.”  “Eh, make a choice……” 

Could it be that he would be asked to choose between Chiho and Suzuno now?  Such an imagined thought surfaced in M aou’s mind, but the choice he had to face,  “For the toppings in miso soup, radish and tofu, which one do you think is better?”  “………… Huh?” 

This was an overly mysterious choice.   Chiho smiled at Maou who could not understand this question. q uestion. 

 

“Maou-san’s decision will affect the summit meeting and the future of Ente Isla. So…… you have to choose carefully, okay?” 

 

 

 

High School Girl, Movin Movin g The Worl Worl d 

 After the King of Demons was asked by a high school girl what topping he liked in miso soup, three more days passed.  ◇ 

That loud sound shook the atmosphere, causing everyone to feel nervous.  That imposing appearance that pierced the skies was enough to allow anyone to realise their uselessness.  But one person was facing that giant ancient demon unyieldingly.  “Oh my, seeing him move with my own eyes like this…… ugoh!?”  “Warrior Leader! You’re too close!!”  Wathewlama’s Warrior Leader, Lagides Raz Ryan smiled at his screaming subordinate.  “What are you saying! This is a rare scene to see in one’s lifetime! Of course I will have to stand closer to looooook!?”  “Spare more thought for the people who are forced to go along with your crazy actionssss!”  The dragon’s violence attacked the center of the Central Continent. 

 After the sleeping giant giant dragon Kinanah woke up, he he would start to rampage to to search for Nothung.  Lagides said childish words, loitering around the rampaging Kinanah’s feet. Having a hard time, his pitiful subordinates and Alberto protected his safety.   『xxxx!!』 

“That seems to be the language of the Demon World! What is he saying!!”  “Who knows what a lizard with dementia is saying! Seriously, when will those Malebranches be done with their preparations!!” 

The place reached after walking south for half a day da y from the Demon Fortress.  That was the battle location of the『Five Continent Alliance Knights who set off from Saza Quarters』.  “You don’t plan to entertain us a little longer? We did follow your strategy after all!” 

“I have no obligations to put my life on the line to follow along with the crazy actions of the important people!!” 

 

Ignoring this subordinate stopping him, this king who wanted to immediately run up to Kinanah’s foot caused Alberto to feel very irritated.  “What are those Malebranches planning to do? Even though we had paid the price in blood to find out that they are experts in illusion magic, how do they plan to use that magic to suppress this lizard!?”  “The main thing is to use that strange to do various things! The spells which they are

skilled in within their various clans are different! The subordinates of that guy Farfar, Ciriatto and Libicocco are all slightly different ahhhhhh!?”  Kinanah opened his mouth, shooting a magic sonar towards Lagides and Alberto who was running away and shouting at the same time.  “How unfathomable!”  “Is this the time to feel happy! Do we really have to fight with this kind of guy for a week!?” 

Just as Alberto started to complain very early on.   “Al! Warrior Leader Lagides! Retreat quickly! Ciriatto and the others have finished preparing!” 

Emi gave instructions, causing Lagides to increase the distance between him and Kinanah as he felt some regret in doing so.  The warriors of Wathewlama also started to escape in different directions, and Kinanah’s gaze as he repeatedly choose random targets to attack hesitated for an instant.  Taking this chance,   

“Ugoh!?” Lagides was shook by the demonic magic filling up the surroundings, gasping. 

Much more oppressive than the demonic magic launched by Kinanah, the demonic magic which caused discomfort in humans appeared at the feet of the giant dragon.  “Alberto-san! Warrior Leader Lagides! Retreat quickly!” 

The sorcerers wearing the robes of the Theocracy led by Emi matched the timing of the emitted demonic magic. Standing between the Wathewlama warriors and the demonic magic, they put up a holy magic barrier.  “Ciriatto! It’s okay now!” 

 After confirming confirming that all the humans in the area were protected, Emi gave instructions again, then a light pillar spell which looked like it was strong enough to hold up the sky enveloped Kinanah, causing him to groan.  

 

“Ugoohhhh!?”  “Ugh!?” 

 Amongst the humans, the resistance Emi and Alberto had for demonic magic was considered rather strong, but even they came close to being unable to withstand that roar, the light pillar formed by demonic magic so started to shake slightly.  “Oh, how dangerous.”  But a holy magic barrier appeared, rising up along the exterior of the demonic magic light pillar.  “Such a sloppy magic spell. It is emitting too much unnecessary energy. Like this, t his, the military forces all over the world which we managed to integrate after much effort might reconsider deploying troops over here.” 

With a composed expression, Gabriel used holy magic to 『reinforce』 the demonic magic pillar.  “If you really think that way, then work seriously! You have to complete more work than all the Malebranches added together!”  “So terribly black~” 

Gabriel showed a composed smile, his holy magic was enough to match up with the demonic magic barrier put up by Ciriatto and the twenty Malebranches under him.  That was the same as Kinanah’s magic sonar, a power easily discovered by people nearby.  “Can this really make that lizard quiet down?”  “It’s faster for you to look at the results directly? It seems like before the situation became like this, the Malebranches were already secr etly etly working with Bell’s subordinates, they have already done the same thing many times!”  “Oh…… oh my, it’s true.” 

The demonic magic pillar gradually shrank within the holy magic barrier.  In the end, what was left inside was Kinanah who had shrunk to around twice the size of a human.  “On the contrary, the ground will become like this.”   

“That can’t be helped.”

The 『demonic magic absorption』  spell of the Malebranches was a power which caused their enemy’s demonic magic to return the land. 

 

Once Kinanah started to rampage, Ciriatto and the rest would follow the instructions from Lumark and Urushihara to achieve balance with the humans’ holy magic barrier, trying hard to not allow the factions from the other four continents to sense any powerful energy other than Kinanah.  “So that’s why those sorcerers were able to support Wathewlama’s warriors so quickly.”  “You have been staying here the whole ti me, right!? Why do you not know!”  “Oh my, I am basically only responsible for suppressing his movements, so I do not have much interest in the other things.” 

Did he really have the self-awareness that he was one of the key people defending the Demon Fortress?  But for Gabriel to change such that he was able to use his full power like this, to Emi and the others and the people attending the summit meeting, this represented that things were currently developing in a positive direction.  ◇ 

Two days after the battle where Emi complained about Gabriel’s careless and protected Lagides.  Crestia Bell received an invitation from Din Dem Urs, arriving at the shop Din Dem Urs frequented in the Goat’s Enclosure.  Just as Farfarello and her were w ere enjoying Mongolian barbecued meat, a priest working below her rushed into the store holding a document with an emergency report written on it.  Of course, this subordinate was a sorcerer who knew about the inner workings of the Battle to Defeat God, so even if he was dressed like a priest, he was originally a Saint  Aire researcher working working under Emerada.  “It seems like our worries were unnecessary.” 

Crestia breathed a sigh of relief after reading the report and passed that document over to Din Dem Urs who was currently cur rently focused on barbecuing meat.  “I am barbecuing very happily now, just read it to me.”  “Yes…… ahh, it seems like I can already see  Lord Caesar’s panicked expression.”  The creator of this report should be Caesar’s subordinate, and it was a Church Knight who was unrelated to the Battle to Defeat God.  

In scrawled messy handwriting, this was written on top.  『The Unifying Azure Emperor is attending the negotiation personally. 』 

 

“Oh~ it is strange for Old Man Fu to be this honourable.” 

Even though the Holy Conquest army from the Theocracy Church Knights wanted to attack from the south of the centra centrall continent, but Afsahan Hakin Knights did not hide their intentions of wanting to obstruct the Church Knights, deploying troops in the eastern area of the central continent.   As the Holy Conquest declared to the world w orld that they would not cause a war in the central continent, so from the standpoint of the Church Knights, they could not clash with the Hakin Knights at all.  In order to suppress the other party, the highest ranked person in the Church,  Archbishop Caesar, decided to go over personally to negotiate, but unexpectedly, for  Afsahan, the one attending was the top ruler in the continent who did not respect Caesar at all.   At this moment, Caesar was probably being interrogated by the Seisokin and the Unifying Azure Emperor and feeling very flustered.  Of course, to Suzuno and Din Dem Urs, the attendance of the Unifying Azure Emperor was something 『within plan』.  In the country of Afsahan ruled by the Unifying Azure Emperor, the will of the Unifying  Azure Emperor would take take priority in ever everything. ything.  On the contrary, Caesar’s will was only the will of one of the Six Archbishops, it did represent the will of the Church Knights or the whole Holy Conquest.   The authority of the two parties participating in this negotiation was completely unbalanced, so it was impossible to reach a consensus between countries.  But Suzuno, the Commander of the Holy Conquest, was w as currently being 『questioned closely』 by the big shots in the northern continent at the Goat’s Enclosure and could not leave. The other three Archbishops were at the faraway Western Continent.  In addition, 『for reasons unknown』, Servantes were currently busily working in the Church Headquarters, not replying to Caesar’s request to attend.  Caesar had just started to negotiate but was unable to do anything at all, so he could only return to Welland Isa without gaining anything.  “Honestly, I did not expect the Unifying Azure Emperor to do this much. When I heard the troops stationed there were the Seisuikin, I still felt a little uneasy……” 

Even so, to Suzuno and the others, not only had the Unifying Azure Emperor never hid his ambitions to conquer the world, he was a scary old man whose thoughts could

not be read at all.  Because of this, no one knew how seriously the Unifying Azure Emperor viewed the Battle to Defeat God, causing others to feel that this situation was hard to grasp. 

 

But in the end, everything was developing based on the contents of the 『agreed decision』, causing Crestia to breathe a sigh of belief. However, behind Din Dem Urs’ surprised expression, the flames of wariness burned.  “Mini Scythe. Has Alsiel ever considered snatching the position of King away from Old Man Fu?”  “Hah!? What are you talking about all of a sudden!” 

Crestia shook her head in surprise and replied.   “I really do not think that Alsiel would have such plans now. Firstly that would go against the 『agreed decision』, and this would be only allowing the Demon King  Army to move their base to the east. They would not be a able ble to achieve their goal lilike ke this.  “…… I thought so. Of course I know about that. If it’s like that…… haaaaa.” 

Din Dem Urs picked up the pipe placed to the side, pulling out tobacco from the front of her clothes and stuffing them into the front end of the pipe.  “Seriously…… it feels like things would become very troublesome afterwards. That damn old man……”  ◇ 

Two days after Suzuno and Din Dem Urs ate meat together.  “Haah~…… the Unifying Azure Emperor made the effort to attend personally huh~”  “Yeah. These two days, it seemed like Archbishop Caesar had travelled between Welland Isa and Noza Quarters by himself many times while crying.”  “So that’s why their actions had become so frantic~”  “For a strategy to obtain more time, there is nothing more effective ef fective than this, but……”  “It feels like this favour would be expensive~” 

Eastern area of the western continent, the port of Keyrinz Republic, Ramsworth.  Emerada and Lumark leisurely observed the situation of the port from the Saint Aire embassy residence in Ramsworth.   “Maa, we just have to think of ways to return the portion we have borrowed. I have already thought of a few methods. Bell is current c urrent at Fiensi, right?” 

Outside the window Lumark was looking out of, other than the Holy Conquest ships which were headed north, there was still a large sailing vessel horizontally cutting across, leaving the port and heading east.   “That’s right~. She is currently receiving a 『reprimand』 from Madam Din Dem Urs~” 

 

“How relaxed.”  “After actually climbing to that kind of position~ a person would not really be able to take action based on what they say~ Miss Lumark should know this very well, right~?”  “Sometimes I can, sometimes I cannot. Maa…… Bell’s situation is that she does not plan to act for the sake of the Church’s benefit at all, so it’s still alright, but if she is taking action based on her identity as a General of the Demon King Army, then that is

too relaxed, I really pity Alsiel.”  “It can’t be helped~. In various ways, Alsiel had already messed up the whole world~ he should occasionally have a taste of what it’s like~”  “…… Based on the information I heard from Emilia, he seems to be in the role where he is always being messed up by other people.”  “Perhaps that might be the case~” 

 As the two of them were chatting, another ship headed east.  This ship was heading towards the western administrative city in the central continent.   The Wes Quarters which was practically not operating anymore.  “By the way, the matter with Emilia is alright now?” 

Once Lumark mentioned Emi, she poked Emerada in a teasing manner.   Emerada did not hide her irritated expression at all, swatting Lumark’s hand away.  “How can I accept it~. But~…… many things happened later which caused me to feel a little satisfied~ so I won’t pursue it for the time being~”  “Putting on a brave front.”  “Annoying~!”  “…… Even so, in some sense, this is thanks to Bell. Because the east, north and south did not act, like this, t he west…… no, we would be able to monopolise the 『other spoils of war 』 from the 『Battle to Defeat God』.”  “What you mean is only pushing the troublesome things to Miss Bell and Servantes ~?”  “They are probably used to it, for troubles of this standard, they will accept it.”  “That would be good if it were like that~. But~ you should know as well~ they are not

opponents which can be handled that easily, you know ? It is the same even if we consider their individual abilities~……”  “Yeah, I know that.” 

 

Lumark’s expression did not change from the beginning until the end. 

She understood what Emerada wanted to say, and replied, following what was prepared beforehand.  “ A  A leader, country and land which can be depended on. As long as one of them is missing, a perfect state cannot be maintained. This can be applied to all 『humans』. They are humans as well, right?”  “…… Yeah~ maa~ more or less~.”  “It is very clear once you look at those two people staying in the Demon Fortress. No, it’s more like if they are already considered as those with a higher standard, then it should be much easier to handle that the Unifying Azure Emperor or the Demon King  Army.”  “You should not grow careless~. I learned in Japan before, acting like this, you are raising a flag for failure~”  “I know that. But, if it really becomes a 『flag』.” 

Lumark watched the third ship leave and threw a flying kiss towards the back of the ship.  “At that time, it would be time for the summit meeting and the leaders of the Demon King Army to step up, right?”  “…… Miss Lumark is really a bad person~”  “What are you saying? This is normal. Amongst the humans who were dragged into this battle, I am the most normal person. Seriously, everyone is like a monster, I’m shivering.” 

Even though Emerada was thinking act a bit more properly if you want to act clueless, it was useless to rebuke anyway, so she did not say anything. a nything.  “Such a normal me, is actually going to welcome the 『Lord Angels』 living on that side of the sky. Is there anything scarier than that?”  “Yes, yes, yes, I understand~……” 

Emerada could only shrug while feeling stunned.   “Therefore…… we have to ask Archbishop Caesar to work hard and negotiate with His Majesty the Unifying Azure Emperor for a longer time. They have to communicate for at least one week to decrease unnecessary sacrifices.” 

“That’s right~” 

Emerada sighed lightly. 

 

“We did not let Miss Chiho know about this~ but the small scale conflicts in the plains of the northeast region of the central continent have already caused close to 100 sacrifices~ the Church Knights and the Hakin Knights are too hot blooded~ how troubling~”  “However, even if 100 people died, the Church and Afsahan can still continue to advocate for peace. Before the Demon King Army appeared, this is a situation which could not be imagined at all. The world has really turned peaceful.”  “That’s right~” 

Emerada expressed her agreement with an empty gaze.   “On the contrary~ for the two of us who can chat about this nonchalantly~……”  “We will definitely be unable to go to Heaven, right? Even though it feels like such a thing doesn’t exist at all.” 

Lumark even said this with a smile.   ◇ 

 Around the same time when Emerada and Lumark were chatting and laughing.  “Ara yosh!!” 

Gabriel swung down Durandal which was missing its top half, cutting off the front section of Kinanah’s tail and sending it flying.  The lizard tail, which had a diameter of around three meters along just its cut surface, wiggled erratically in the air.   “Ugohhh! The tail this time is really lively!!”  “Why did you appear here, I can’t let my guard down at all!!” 

The tail fell, heading straight for Lagides, causing Alberto to run over again to save him.  “This is already the third time this week! How many tails do you plan to bring back!!”  “The more the better of course!!”  “Seriously!!” 

The week that the summit meeting would begin.   Lagides and the others have already repeatedly experienced the process of stealing

Kinanah’s demonic magic to cause him to shrink, then waited until the sleeping Kinanah grew up slightly and rampaged, then made him shrink again.  

 

During this process, Kinanah became able to shoot light beams from the sharp tip of his tail, and after Gabriel cut off his tail in order to suppress him, h im, the effects of the spell by Ciriatto and the others improved significantly, so this was already the sixth time Gabriel cut off Kinanah’s tail.  Currently, Kinanah’s body could only grow to a size which was slightly smaller than a Tyrannosaurus.  “It would be troublesome if we went too far such that he is unable to regenerate, it is about time to finish it!” 

 After Gabriel said this, he looked in the direction direction of the Demon Fortress.   After the start of of the summit meeting, the day when the Demon Fort Fortress ress would launch was approaching. Recently, they have been rushing to repair the interior and the exterior wall.  Of course, the most important part was still the core which allowed the Demon Fortress to fly.  The mechanism which incorporated the Ancient Dem on King Satan’s legacies was currently being repaired by Urushihara alone.   “Could that guy be slacking off!”  “It seems like it can already fly, it’s just that the timing needs to be considered, even if he regained his memories, it is not possible to fix his personality as well, we should  just wait patiently!”  “Even if it is like that, there should be a limit!” 

For this week, they had already gone through three battles to suppress Kinanah, other than Lagides who continued feeling excited as if they were slaying a dragon, even Gabriel was starting to show signs of fatigue.  “The obstruction the Unifying Azure Emperor set up around Noza Quarters should be starting to lose its effect. If the repairs cannot be done quickly until it reaches a state where it can take off anytime, Bell and the others and the Hakin Knights would not be able to hold on after it flies, you know.” 

Everything in this war needed to start with attacking Heaven.   However, the Demon Fortress was preparing to flee to the Demon World, even if it wanted to fly, they had to first create the reality of 『the descent of angels』  which the Western Continent could accept, there was no way they could c ould wait leisurely. 

If no results were obtained from the Holy Conquest, the people from the west might riot. And once the west rioted, the east and the north would also start fighting. 

 

IF they wanted to minimise the conflicts and sacrifices in the Central Continent after the Demon Fortress took off, then at the slowest, they still had to complete their goal of attacking Heaven and defeating God within a month.  “Maa, about that part.” 

Gabriel, showing a smile as if he was pondering something, looked towards the sky to the north of the Demon Fortress.   “We can only believe in the secret strategy thought out by 『him』 after the recovery of his memories. Lucifer said that as long as there are those facilities in the underground of the Demon World protected by Kinanah, Heaven can be attacked easily. He is someone who would not say those kinds of words the most. If so, don’t you feel like taking a gamble on him when no one else has any expectations for him?”  “I am different from all of you, I have always been living steadfastly…… ohh!?” 

Kinanah, who had been restricted by demonic magic for the sixth time, started to gradually grow smaller.   

“Well, well, we managed to achieve our task for today…… hm?” But this time was different from normal. 

 After the rampaging dragon grew smaller, what stepped out of the light pillar in the end was a lizard man who walked on two legs.   This was the human state of Kinanah which was seen in the Demon World before.   “…… (It seems like the sharpening has finished.)”  “Hmm?”   

“Did he speak just now!?” When Alberto and Gabriel were perplexed, they did not let their guard down at all, with a gaze so clear that it was hard to imagine that he was just rampaging earlier, he looked towards the sky in the north.  “(That huge wish will finally be fulfilled.)”  “…… Could he still be…… affected by dementia. Or is he really……?” 

Gabriel, the only one who could understand what Kinanah was saying without Idea Link, followed Kinanah’s gaze and looked towards the sky in the north,  “Oh my.”

 

Then he realised Emilia was currently rushing over urgently.  “Seeing that she is so rushed…… could it be?” 

 

The tired Gabriel who looked like he had breathed a sigh of relief, hefted the Sword of Durandal onto his shoulder,  “Owwwww!?”  “…… Do you have to do that every time?” 

Then he accidentally cut his shoulder, cutting through the T-shirt. T -shirt.  ◇ 

Emi, who chased after Kinanah’s tail together with Lagides and Gabriel Gabr iel five days ago, was hiding in a forest to the north no rth of the Demon Fortress together with Lailah. 

Emi had summoned Better Half and a nd Evil Repelling Armour, so she was fully equipped.  “By the way…… Archbishop Caesar is unexpectedly a scoundrel huh.”  “His tenure was longer than Servantes in the first place, but the position of first rank  Archbishop was still snatched from him. After that, the fact that Bell was being favoured by Madam Din Dem Urs also caused him to feel frustrated, that’s why he decided to do this kind of thing on his own.” 

The two of them heard from Farfarello who was working hard in the shadows as Din Dem Urs’ bodyguard in Noza Quarters that Caesar had secretly deployed his own private troops towards the Demon Fortress.  Based on Farfar e ello’s llo’s analysis, it was because the negotiations with the Unifying  Azure Emperor had not gone well at all, this ang angered ered Caesar a lot, so he wanted to obtain some achievements when Crestia shifted her focus on the north, thus he formulated this plan.  Of course, this matter was also within the expectations of Emi and the others, Servantes had been obstructing Caesar the whole time in the Church Headquarters, this was also one of the main reasons he carried out this kind of careless action.   “It feels like Bell’s job is the easiest. Even though the explanation to the public was that she was getting reprimanded, but in reality, she just needed to stay in the north the whole time and eat delicious food with Madam Din Dem Urs, it causes a low burden to her body too.”  “In the eyes of outsiders, they might think that this kind of life is very luxurious, but the person actually situated in that position might not have an easy time, both situations are 『having a meal』, but rather than nervously having a Michelin Three Stars french dish with other people every day, it would be better to wrap dumplings at home with

someone you like, right? I think the pr essure essure she is facing must be huge.”

 

“Even if it is like that, it does not mean that the Michelin Three Stars french dishis not delicious, right? Even though I have never eaten it before…… rather than this, they should be reaching soon, right?” 

 

“Yeah. It seems like all of them are very skilled.”  “They arrived faster than expected. This means that Caesar is that anxious?”  “They also do not want to be discovered by the Hakin Knights who are also 『pretending to be scouts』. Because they are highly skilled, they try not to kill each other. Then, let’s go.”  “Can you really do it?”  “I am rather good at this kind of thing. Since a long time back, I was only especially amazing at studying.” 

The task Emi and Lailah had was to obstruct the advancement of the troops deployed by Caesar.  Of course, even if they pushed them back, it would only cause Caesar to send a second and third wave of troops, so during times like this, they had to use some s ome tricks.  The main path connecting Noza Quarters and Isla Kentorum in the past still had traces of the havoc caused by the Demon King Army, but these were almost covered up by the natural forest.  Emi stood next to that old path, watching Lailah techniques while feeling awed. awe d.  “I see. In the past and now, Mother was a healthcare worker.”  “Yeah, and I also travelled in the Demon World for a period of time. I have a certain level of understanding of demonic spells. So……” 

Next to where Emi was standing, Lailah used holy magic to create another Emi.  “I can also use spells to create an effect which is similar to the spells casted by the  

Malebranches.” “It feels strange.”  The illusion created by Lailah’s spell was like a live broadcast on television, it projected Emi’s movements onto a holy magic screen.  “So, I have to sadly act this out alone in front of Mother.”  “You have to act well, yeah? Hero Emilia Justina. It is best for it to be so holy that they will give up on the orders of the Archbishop who is hungry for power.”  “I know……  Alas=Ramus.” Alas=Ramus.” 

Emi sighed and called out for her daughter who was in a merged state.   『Mama, what is it?』 

 

“This time, before Mama says it is okay, you cannot come out, alright? If you are obedient, Papa will play with you properly later, alright?”  『Un!』 

Even though Maou would probably have a bad expression from being used like this, there was no other choice.  Lailah’s job was to recreate the illusion magic of the Malebranches, projecting the image of Hero Emilia in front of Caesar’s troops, stopping the troops from advancing.  Lailah was not an expert, but the screen she created by depending on holy magic recreated the illusion magic spell. Like this, no one would doubt the holiness of Hero Emilia.  “This is such a farce.”  “In this world, 90% of the things are a farce, so when the remaining 10% is encountered, people will be filled with motivation.”  “Yes yes. Actually being scammed by this kind of mother and daughter. Those people pe ople are so pitiful.” 

 After Emi said this, she 『transformed』  in a place where there was no one else around.  “…… Emilia.”  “What?” 

The archangel Lailah looked at her daughter who had silver hair and red eyes, showing a charming smile.  “I, am really happy.”  “I know what you want to say, please don’t say it.”  The scouting troops working under Caesar discovered Emilia’s holy magic and the illusion projected onto the holy magic screen like this, then they were chased by the illusion in the forest leading to Isla Kentorum for a while day, wasting time meaninglessly. 

“Everyone is progressing smoothly huh.” 

The deepest section of the Demon Fortress.

The deepest section of the Demon Fortress.  Urushihara Hanzo was in a daze while w hile standing in front of the mechanism which was fixed. 

 

“It is amazing that they can progress to this point. I’m not sure if it should be considered lucky or unlucky…… but it really bothers me.” 

Urushihara spoke it himself in a serious tone, but his posture was as sloppy as usual. He shifted his focus to the sky which was even further upwards then the top of the Demon Fortress which was above this ceiling.   “Even killing an Archbishop. You are observing this place, right? right ? Why aren’t you taking action?” 

In the end, ever since Maou and the others decided to defeat God, the only resistance Heaven made was to assassinate Archbishop Robertio.   No, with things as they were now, whether that was truly an assassination was doubtful.  They did not have evidence, so they could not conclude anything, but Heaven should have also sensed that they were w ere currently under threat.  Heaven who would send Sariel, Gabriel, Raguel and Kamael out directly in the past, after being  faced with a threat, why were they not taking any action against the Demon Fortress? “Even though a NEET who can read the atmosphere is only second rate…… it still pisses me off.”  ◇ 

The day when the 『agreed decision was implemented』was also a day when the attention of the whole world was the most focused on the Central Continent ever since the defeat of the Demon King Army, but this was also something which occurred one week ago.  ※ 

『Summit Meeting』。 

Even though this kind of grand name was given, in fact, the scale of this meeting was not large.  The meeting room in the administrative a dministrative city of Noza Quarters was at most, about the same size as the first floor of the MgRonalds in front of Hatagaya station.  The absolute Master of the Eastern Continent, the Unifying Azure Emperor and right hand man, the General of the Seisokin S eisokin Knights. 

The consultant of the Southern Continent, the Warrior Leader of the warrior nation Wathewlama, Lagides Raz Ryan.   Two people from the Six Archbishops, standing at the top of the Theocracy which was the largest religion in this world, Servantes Reberiz and Crestia Bell. 

 

The last stronghold of the humans fighting against the old Demon King Army, the General of Saint Aire Empire’s imperial guard, Heather Lumark and the Court Sorceress Emerada Etuva.  The representative of all the clans in the Northern Continent, Enclosure Leader Din Dem Urs.  The eight important people who have such huge authority that they can eliminate a country by just moving a finger, were actually submitting to a 17 year y ear old girl.  It was made known to the world that it was a summit meeting, but it was just an event for the countries to fight for benefits, something which could not be understood by normal people.  The people who came to attend this meeting all thought it was like this before they took their seats.  Since the chairperson who organised this meeting was wa s a visitor from a foreign world, the attendees did not think that these words from this outsider amongst outsiders would carry any weight.   And this chairperson was even even a 17 year old girl, girl, just saying this was amusing.  She was not a warrior, and not a sorceress, she was not even a demon, what kind of power would this girl have?  They heard that she was Din Dem Urs’ granddaughter, but this contradicted the premise that she was from a foreign world, making it obvious that someone was manipulating something in the shadows.  Either way, everyone was currently observing an extremely strange situation in the Central Continent.  But compared to the Demon King Army in the past, this was not considered any kind of emergency threat at all. More accurately, this was only an incentive to stir up the desire for territory and power amongst the various nations in the world. wo rld.  Therefore, the intentions of the various factions were focused on the Central Continent now……  The people who harboured such intention, these people who had the position of custodians of the world, were currently all looking towards the Chairperson while feeling tense.  No, only Din Dem Urs was acting like she was enjoying the development of the  

situation, showing a smile on her face which was covered in wrinkles. The attendees of the summit focused their gaze on Chiho Sasaki, the girl sitting on the Chairperson’s seat.  To some of the people, this was a familiar face. 

 

To some of the people, this was someone s omeone they were seeing for the first time.   The girl with a small stature, wore clothes from the foreign world, a 『 school uniform』.  From her gentle expression and soft muscles and skin, no signs of imposingness or fighting ability could be sensed from her at all.   Even so, they still could not let their guard down at all.  Because more seriously than anyone else in this world, Chairperson Chiho Sasaki was a fox assuming the majesty of a tiger.  “I believe that everyone attending today are people who understand the intentions behind our Demon King Army initiating the Battle to Defeat God are willing to p protect rotect the peace and order of the Holy Cross Continent with all your might after God disappears from the world.” 

This was the first sentence said by Chiho Sasaki.  “In my hometown of Japan, there is an idiom of   、『those who eat from the same pot are comrades 』 . The meaning is that friends who eat together have an implied meaning of living together because of the same goal, and because of this, they are comrades who have formed a strong bond.” 

It was unknown whether it was Servantes or Lagides, but this sentence from the Chairperson caused either one of them to gulp in nervousness.  “I wish to explain to everyone first, the lunch today tod ay was prepared by me for everyone. In the foreign world of Japan, this is something w hich is eaten by all the citizens.”  The Chairperson’s gaze swept over all the attendees.  “And…… this is also 『the same pot』 usually eaten by me and my important friends. Isn’t that right?” 

 At this moment, the Chairperson glanced at both sides of her.  “Demon King Satan. Hero Emilia.”  “…… Yeah.”  “That’s right.” 

 

On Chiho Sasaki’s right side, an existence which even Lagides who had a large stature had to look upwards to face him, was the imposing appearance of the King of Demons in the Demon World, Satan.

On her left side was Hero Emilia, wearing the Evil Repelling Armour and also, for unknown reasons, holding a young girl who was smiling widely.  Everyone first felt fear towards Satan, then they felt confused over Emilia’s presence. 

Especially Servantes who had never participated in the Battle to Defeat God, his shock was most obvious. When a demon who possessed an abnormal amount of demonic magic appeared at the venue of the meeting, he was the first one to raise his guard.   It was also difficult for the General of the Seisokin to hide his fear, but in the eyes of the pair, the strangest thing was still clearly c learly that young girl Chairperson who seemed to treat Demon King Satan as her subordinate.   Normally, unless one possesses a certain level of holy magic, once they come into contact with the strong demonic magic from a demon, their bodily functions would weaken, and in the worst case scenario, this would w ould result in death.  But for unknown reasons, Chiho Sasaki who wh o did not look like a sorceress or a warrior could nonchalantly withstand the demonic magic emitted by Demon King Satan.   “Even though what is going to start next is the meeting, but in fact, this is a 『request』  I have for everyone. After listening to the opinions of many people and consulting the opinions of the experts, I have formulated a 『plan』 which would not put everyone at a disadvantage. I hope everyone can raise your opinions to adjust the plan together and discuss how this can be implemented.  “The way this is being phrased is too domineering, isn’t it?”   

The one who spoke first was Lagides. For normal people, when they see the face of the Warrior Leader, they would start shivering because of how imposing he looked, but Chairperson Chiho replied with a smile, showing no fear,  “That’s right. After all, nothing will be accomplished by just depending on all of you.”  “Ugh!”  “Fufufu.” 

 After Din Dem Urs saw Lagides flinch, she showed a pondering smile. 

If I and the Demon King Army did not organise the summit, the Central Continent would have been conquered by the Holy Conquest Army of Church Knights, right? I wish to ask Archbishop Servantes and Archbishop Crestia…… after the Holy Conquest Army achieved its purpose of attacking Isla Kentorum from Noza Quarters

 

and Wes Quarters, would you allow all the Church Knights return to their original parish?”  “……” 

 As expected, the two Archbishops Archbishops were not so stupid to answer this question question..  There were some things in this world which definitely could not be said out loud even if everyone knew it.  “Then, Your Majesty the Unifying Azure Emperor. If the Holy Conquest Army expressed that they would obediently return after they achieve their goal, so please do not do anything, would you believe them?”  “…… In order to, protect the neutrality, of Central…… Our Hakin Generals…… would immediately…… retaliate against…… the barbarians of the West…… with the whole army……” 

On the other hand, the Unifying Azure Emperor was not the type to hold back in this type of setting.  The atmosphere of the venue became tense immediately, Servantes showed a stiff expression and Lagides scoffed unhappily.  “Madam Din Dem Urs. The people from the West and the East are like this. In this kind of situation, which side would the North support?”  “Maa, even though we are lending the port of the Church now, we do not wish for a war to happen. I do not wish to get into a conflict with Old Man Fu at this age.”  “Warrior Leader Lagides, General Lumark, this means that under the stage of the Central Continent, there are already at least two continents who are fighting in the shadows, does Holy Saint Aire Empire and Wathewlama have any plans with regards

to this? If this goes on, the entitlement of the Central Continent would be monopolised by either side.”  “……” 

Lagides frowned unhappily.  “…… Fufu, you really hold nothing back.” 

 As for Lumark, as ifif she thought it wa was s very interesting, she showed a smile.  “Archbishop Servantes…… the crux of the problem has come. The Battle to Defeat God carried out by our Demon King Army, just considering the results, this is a battle

which is a necessity for the continued survival of the Ente Isla humans. I think  Archbishop Crestia and Director Emerada from Saint Aire’s Sorcery Management Institute have already informed you on this matter. With this as the premise, can all the Theocracy believers with Archbishop Servantes and Archbishop Maulo at the fore be able to accept this fact?” 

 

“…… About that.”  “Let me say this first, all the information delivered to you is the truth. If you want evidence, they can be shown to you later. Then, Warrior Leader Lagdies.”  “Uh.”  “For everyone else other than Archbishop Servantes, they already knew about the

goals of the Battle to Defeat God and the impact it would cause, but even so, just by depending on their power, they are still unable to stop the various countries from fighting in the Central Continent. Everyone is probably unable to think of any ways to avoid battle, right? This cannot be helped, everyone is carrying the responsibility of your own countries after all. Once the implementation of the plan begins, just maintaining the current state would cause a lot of money. I understand that with things as they are now, everyone would be unable to accept returning without achieving anything, but the plan proposed by me can give everyone the opportunity to turn back within this situation.”  “…… If~, we are unable to accept that plan and decide to reject it, then what~?”  In response to Emerada’s wor ds, ds, Chiho nodded slightly.  “Of course, whether you want to reject or not is your choice, but……”   At this moment, the Chairperson’s tone instantly became low and deep.  “I hope that before everyone speaks, please carefully consider who the two people standing behind me are.”  “What!”  “Ugh!”  “Kakaka!!”  Lagides and Servantes wavered instantly. As for Din Dem Urs, she could not help he lp but laugh out loud.  “Emerada, what did you instil into her? No matter how I look at this, this is not Chihodono in the past. If not for the fact that it is these members gathered here, I would have suspected that she was being mentally controlled by the Demon King.”  “…… I think she probably isn’t the type to say these things or the type who can say those things out loud in the past~ and it is probably the same for the Demon King as well~” 

……  

The two people from Saint Aire poked each other with their elbow, Satan frowned deeply after hearing their conversation.  “Alas=Ramus-chan, come here for a while?” 

 

“What is it, Chi nee-cha?” 

The Chairperson turned towards Emilia, picking up the young girl in her arms.   “Who is Alas=Ramus-chan’s Papa?”  “Papa is, Satan!” 

In an instant, the meeting venue was abuzz, Satan lowered his head to hide his unhappy expression.   “Then, your Mama?”  “Mama is……” 

The young girl pointed towards that person with a huge smile.  “My Mama, is Emilia!” 

The commotion this time had already exceeded the boundaries of being shaken or astonished.  Emilia, who was being pointed at by the young girl, as if she was holding something in, blushed and lowered her head.   Her expression was complex, based on the angle, other people might think she was being shy.  This appearance increased the credibility that the young girl being carried by the Chairperson was the child of the Demon King and Hero.  “I, Satan-san and Emilia-san are 『comrades who have eaten from the same pot 』. Our Battle to Defeat God, is a battle initiated for the sake of Alas=RamusAlas=Ramus -chan’s smile. Therefore…… rejecting this plan is the same as becoming enemies with the Demon King and Hero as well as the whole foreign world of Japan, I hope everyone can consider it properly.” 

The scene descended into chaos, but no one could rebuke them.   No matter what, this was too unreasonable.  It could even be considered a threat.  There should be a limit to a fox assuming the majesty of a tiger.  Even so, these people standing at the top of the human world were unable to retaliate. 

This was the case even for the Servantes, the one who viewed the Demon King Army as the biggest enemy.  The Chairperson nodded firmly, as if she was satisfied with the atmosphere of the meeting. 

 

“Alas=Ramus-chan, thank you. Here, Satan-san.”  “Un! Papa!” 

The Chairperson intentionally did not turn towards Emilia but returned Alas=Ramus to Satan.  The young girl innocently climbed up the body of the King of Demons who was carrying her, proving that she was really the key to connecting the Demon King and Hero.  “Even so, as long as you par tticipate icipate in the plan proposed by us, everyone will not suffer any losses, only losing the chance to monopolise the benefits. I guarantee that after the battle, all of you will be able to obtain huge benefits before the other countries who did not participate in the Battle to Defeat God. Then…… Satan-san.”  “Alright, alright…… hey, E…… Emilia.” 

With the prompting from the Chairperson, Satan slowly started to take action.  He looked at the shaken group with a sidelong glance and passed the child c hild in his arms to Emilia.  That natural action caused the bond between the Demon King and Hero to appear more solidified, but Satan still walked out of the meeting room with some discomfort.    A few minutes later, later, he came back hugging a large pot.  In addition, some strange members were following behind Satan.  “A, Alsiel……” 

One of them was the Demon General Alsiel whom many people peop le recognised.  But the person standing behind him was clearly c learly a human. That person was carrying a huge tray and there were many plates holding white chunks. c hunks.   And the girl who ent entered ered af after ter them actually actually started stealing and eating the food whi which ch should have been distributed to everyone.  “Hey, Acies!”  “Sorry, sorry, I’m hungry and I couldn’t wait anymore.” 

Looking carefully, the girl who Satan addressed as Acies looked very similar to the young girl known as Alas=Ramus.  

Father, let me help you.   “Father!?” 

 

Hearing Emilia address the human standing behind Alsiel like this, caused everyone who did not recognise Nord Justina to feel even more shocked.  The scent of disbelief was starting to drift around in the meeting venue, the people present immediately understood that the things brought inside were some kind of cuisine.  “Everyone present today are fighting for the sake of Ente Isla’s future, comrades eating from the same pot.”  Large numbers of pots and trays were placed on the Chairperson’s table, then the Chairperson served the attendees personally.  “These are onigiri, karaage, seasoned chilled tofu and radish miso soup. All of these are dishes which will definitely be found in the daily lives of our Demon King Army. All of this was made by me.” 

The proposal raised to Din Dem Urs by Chair person person Chiho…… Chiho was this.  The huge premise of this plan was originally to make use of the power and influence of Satan and Emilia,the butforeign Chiho, who wantedwhat to the attendees the difference between worldsimply and Japan, she thought to of understand in the end was to have all the attendees taste what Chiho and the others normally ate in Villa Rosa Sasazuka Room 201.  Then, Archbishop Crestia Bell, Emerada Etuva and Din Dem Urs prepared to start eating first, but,  “No!” 

The young girl being carried in Emilia’s arms stopped them.  Everyone looked over in surprise, the daughter of the Demon King and Hero said sternly.  “Must say ‘let’s eat’ first!” 

This kind of serious reaction from a child would normally cause others to smile, but the other people present did not know what expression to show, and they were only able to nod vaguely.  Then. 

 

 

 

Demon De mon Ki ng, Re Receiving ceiving an Am bush bus h 

The people who participated in the 『summit meeting』 carried out the plan carefully.  Lagides had already referred to the six s ix tails cut off from Kinanah as 『dragon tails』, treating it as evidence of the defeat of the magical creature which was harming the Central Continent, returning to Saza Quarters in victory.  When the reputation of Wathewlama and the Five Continent Knight Alliance in the south were spreading throughout the world, the negotiations between the Church Knights of the Holy Conquest and the Hakin Knights had ended but even if both sides signed a mutual ceasefire pact, they only sent a slow trickle of forces from the north and the east towards Isla Kentorum for the sake of appearances. They would encounter many 『miracles』 or 『nightmares』 every single time, and in the end, unable to approach Isla Kentorum, they ran back to Noza Quarters or Ia Quarters.  What they saw the most frequently was 『the illusion of Hero Emilia』.  Another is 『the back of an angel』.  In addition there were also 『the ghosts of the citizens of Isla Kentorum, who had become sacrifices of the Demon King Army』.  For the last time, this was an effect created by depending on the illusion spells and necromancy spells which the Malebranches were skilled in.   This phenomenon combined with the 『dragon』 defeated by Wathewlama. Not only did these incite fear in the Knights gathered at the Central Continent, it caused rumours to spread all over the world.  Making use of these rumours, the Hakin Knights gradually changed their plans, allowing the Church Knights to advance.   But they were unable to fully accept it in the end and decided to temporarily form a 『 Scouting Troop 』   compromising the Church Knights and Hakin Knights to investigate these rumours.  Wathewlama obtained the glory of taking the lead and defeating the giant demonic dragon, returning in victory.   After the south took the lead and obtained achievements, they decided to use the Church Knights and Hakin Knights as their main forces, working together to fight

against the threat in the Central Continent. The Gakusen Corps and the Five Continent Knight Alliance led by Lumark were in charge of providing support.  In reality, even though the Church Knights were still continuing on with the Holy Conquest, they still had to follow the agreement with the Hakin Knights to spread their

 

forces over a large area, making it impossible to fulfil their plan to establish a de-facto colony of the Central Continent in the name of charity.   Of course, this was the same situation situ ation for the Hakin Knights, the Gakusen Corps and the Five Continent Knight Alliance also declared that they would remain neutral, helping to mediate between both factions.   Anyway, under this situation where everyone could not unreasonably force their way through in a blatant manner, the Demon King Army made the Demon Fortress take off.  When the world’s attention was attr acted acted to the Central Continent, the Knights which were evenly deployed from all around the world witnessed this moment, this caused them to no longer be able to carry out any monopolisation actions one-sidedly. 

Of course, the upper management of these countries have already discussed beforehand, after the end of the Battle to Defeat God, they would be able to obtain large amounts of information and talent which would benefit their international politics.   And that was definitely the migration of the demons which Afsahan, Fiensi and Wathewlama have been looking forward to since some time ago. Those were what Servantes and the Church, and the Western Continent wanted to obtain, such that they were willing to give up on the hegemony of the Central Continent. ※ 

“What should I say, that was really a blind spot.” 

The summit meeting ended in a short few days, in the meeting room after the leaders from the various countries left, Maou said this while wearing a loose T-shirt which did not match the atmosphere of the meeting venue at all.  “It’s more like this was practically never thought thou ght of. No, it should be no one had thought of it before?”  “But from the beginning, it is true that we have never thought of annihilating our opponents. After that, I just harboured the feelings of taking it one step at a time, not caring about what happens after at all.” 

Emi, who was carrying Alas=Ramus in her arms, also spoke while harbouring the same emotions as Maou.  “I feel the same way. After gathering all of it together like this, it feels so heavy.” 

Those stack of documents were definitely not considered thick.  

But the signatures of all the attendees of the summit were contained on it.  This world summit meeting which definitely could not be publicised.  The negotiations which would decide the final course of the Battle to Defeat God. 

 

“With this.” 

 Amongst the main members of the meeting, Chairper Chairperson son Chiho, the onl only y person who stayed in the meeting room, in an unusual fashion, slumped on the table tiredly and asked.  “The day to launch the Demon Fortress has been decided, but is it really alright? Maou-san, Yusa-san.”  “We can only do it.” 

Maou Sadao, whose name was called, answered seriously as he twirled the slightly higher grade pen which he had bought for the full time employee training, “Rather than br e eaking aking the agreement with the signatures of the Demon King and Hero on it, following it would be more beneficial.” 

The minutes of the summit meeting.  Other than containing the signatures of all the attendees, there were names of the three meeting witnesses.  Satan Jacob and Maou Sadao.  Emilia Justina and Yusa Emi.  Under the two signatures which were lined up together, there was still a line of crooked handwriting.  But everyone who attended this meeting would probably be unable to forget that name.  The name of the daughter of the Demon King and Hero, Alas=Ramus.  “Of course, we are not so powerless to waste the signatures of Chiho-chan and everyone. On the contrary, the number of things we need to do will increase……”  “The original shift schedule in place is tight enough already, I already do not wish to apply for more leave, this will make me feel apologetic towards Shop Manager Iwaki.” I waki.”  “We can only ask Libicocco to t o work hard for the time being, b eing, when we can be included in the work shift again, it is fine as long as we do not take any rest days for one month. Shop Manager Iwaki and everyone should be able to understand us. We have to thank Chiho-chan for revealing everything.”  “Not taking any rest days for a whole month is too tiring, isn’t it?” 

 After Maou rebuked Emi who made it sound like it was an easy thing, he turned towards Chiho.   “Anyway, Chi-chan, you also worked hard. When I first thought about it at the beginning, I was very worried about how it would turn out, but unexpectedly, it progressed this smoothly.” 

 

Then, Chiho suddenly raised her head and looked towards Maou.  “…… Because I worked very hard. I used the free time outside of school and cram school, gathering various information without depending on Grandma Lidem. To become capable of withstanding Maou-san’s demonic magic, I still have to find time to carry out training to make the Yesod fragment resonate with holy magic, it really pushed the boundaries of my stamina. I already did this much while busily preparing  

for exams, please work hard, okay?” “Y, yeah, I’m really sorry. By the way, Chi-chan is really amazing…… it feels like you were completely different from normal, and you used a lot of terms which were difficult to understand……”  “That’s right! Just standing at the side, I w as almost oppressed by Chiho’s aura……”  “Because I worked very hard.”  ““Eh.””  Chiho’s eyes started to turn moist, causing the Demon King and Hero to flinch.  “I asked a friend in the student council to teach me the process of a meeting and asked them to carry out meetings and small group discussion simulations with me. And in the end, I spent almost 10,000 yen to treat them in a family restaurant.”  “O, oh.”  “Everyday, I would record the live broadcasts of the parliament to watch. Because Mother understood the situation, she did not say anything much, but Father kept looking at me with a strange gaze.”  “I, I see……”  “Harbouring the feelings that I need to prepare a small thesis for the exams anyway, I learned how to write documents. In addition I read a total of three books about ‘Businesses need meetings’ and ‘Businesses do not need meetings’. Spending 6000 yen in total.”  ““……””  “But just this still made me feel very uneasy, so I still asked Shiba-san and Amanesan to help me look for scripts for the process of meetings. The rent for Maou- san’s house, Suzuno-san’s house and Lailah-san’s house will increase by 10% this month.”  “Eh!?!?” 

The last fact caused Maou to look towards Emi like he was asking for help.   But Emi was also shocked at the amount of effort Chiho had personally put in, not looking at Maou at all. 

 

“I am really…… very tired. I need to say unpleasant things to many people and act very forceful, because secrets and impartialness are important, so for the important things, forget about Maou-san and Yusa-san, I cannot discuss them with Suzuno-san,  Ashiya-san or Emerada-san. It is rare for Urushihara-san to work hard, so I don’t wish to trouble him.”  ““……”” 

 After Chiho said this, this, she sighed lightly, lowering lowering her head again.  Maou and Emi could not help but glance at each other.   She was very scared and very v ery nervous after all.  She probably felt very uneasy now as well.  Chiho had a strong sense of responsibility, so once she made a decision, she would carry it out until the end.  But this was different from the Jirga, where points were used to judge the results, the outcome of the meeting could only be judged by the atmosphere in the end.   However, these people with 『power 』  who gathered in Ente Isla have entrusted their future to a girl from a foreign world who did not have ha ve any 『power 』.  This suddenly caused the two to feel guilty.  Even though they felt that they had supported Chiho in the light as well as in the shadows, Chiho was the one who steered s teered the meeting on her own.   “Chi nee-cha, good girl, good girl!”  Perhaps she had sensed Chiho’s hard work, Alas=Ramus jumped down from Emi’s

arms, walked up to Chiho and stretched out as much as she could to touch Chiho’s back.  “…….Un, thank you, Alas=Ramus-chan…… but I am really rather tired……”  “H, hey…… Chi-chan…… erhm, we are…… sorry……” 

Maou stood up immediately after seeing that pitiful appearance, apologising for his own uselessness.  This had nothing to do with demons or humans.  Maou felt that as someone who traversed from this world to Japan, he had to

apologise for the uselessness of this world.  The girl from a foreign world was forced to bear the cross which no one in this world could carry, and when the Demon King planned to bear this sin,  “Hm?” 

 

His wrist which was on the table originally was suddenly grabbed, causing him to let out a sound of surprise. su rprise.  “Maou-san.”  Chiho, who grabbed Maou’s wrist, looked very tired, but she still looked up at Maou with a challenging smile.  “Please give me a reward.”  “R, reward?”  “Yes.” 

Maou readjusted his posture in surprise, but for reasons unknown, Chiho was not willing to let go of his hand.   “Demon General Sasaki Chiho had never worked this hard before. Even after deducting the matter of letting Acies-chan cause a commotion in MgRonalds without discussing with both you first, I should have the right to get a reward from Demon King-sama, right?”  “Uh…… of, of course, erhm, your performance and the work you put behind it was really surprising, so a befitting…… uh, what reward do you want?”  “Yusa-san, after the meeting today, everyone should be mostly un ited, right?”  “Eh? You’re asking me? T, that’s right. They should be united now……”  “Then if everything progresses smoothly, then this means that the opportunity for saving Ente Isla was created by m e, right?”  “It, it can be phrased that way……” 

Emi, whose name was called, could not follow Chiho’s emotions, and she started to ramble.  “If so, Maou-san, I won’t be satisfied with a half -baked reward this time.”  “E, ehh?” 

In the past, when Farfarello came to Japan for the first time, Chiho also asked Maou for a 『reward』.  That time, she ate three large pieces of cake covered c overed fully with strawberries by herself, but the burden withstood by Chiho this time was much larger than what it was before. 

It was more like, it felt the situation this time was not something which could be measured with money……  “W, what should I do?” 

 

“……” 

 As if Maou was being nailed nailed down, he could not rremove emove his hand from the table.  Then Chiho did not reply Maou, but looked towards Emi,  “Yusa-san, Alas=Ramus-chan.”  “Eh?”  “What is it?”  “ Actually  Actually my office is upst upstairs, airs, I pu putt my bag with my notepa notepad d and mobile phone inside there. I’m sorry, can you help me bring it over? It is a dark blue bag. Alas=Ramuschan, can I ask you to help with this?”  “Y, yeah, I understand.”  “Oh! I want to help!”  “I’m sorry…… I’m counting on you.”  “Hey, Emi……!” 

Emi could not withstand the tense aura emitted by Chiho, taking the opportunity to carry Alas=Ramus and escaped from the large meeting room.   After Emi and Alas=Ramus were not around anymore, Maou was forced to fa face ce Chiho alone, the instant he turned towards Chiho nervously, not knowing what 『reward』  would be asked from him.  “Hey, Chi……” 

Maou was unable to finish what he was saying. 

“Chiho-chan. Is this the bag you were talking about? Because it’s different f rom the one you usually carry, I could not confirm it…… is something wrong?” 

When Emi returned to the large meeting room around five minutes later, Maou was already sitting on the chair in a dazed manner, no, it was as if he had completely collapsed on the chair, staring blanking into the air. As for Chiho, she was standing with a slight blush, with her back leaning against the chair Maou was sitting on.  “Chi nee-cha?” 

“…… That’s right, that’s the one. Yusa-san, Alas=Ramus-chan, thank you.”  “Is that so, then that’s good…… what’s wrong with the Demon King?” 

Chiho ignored Maou and received the bag from Emi, 

 

“Maou-san, I will be heading back to Japan today first.” 

 After saying this, she walked out of the meeting room.  “Eh? Wait…… Demon King? Chiho-chan is going back…… Chiho-chan!?” 

Maou did not respond, Chiho also left directly. Emi, who did not know what to do, decided to leave the meeting room, chasing after Chiho.   Maou, who was left behind, it was only now did he jump up from the chair in a panic.  “Wha……. Wha, eh…… ahhh!?” 

He was unable to understand what happened just now, freezing again.  『Maou-san.』 

Chiho’s voice still echoed in his ears ea rs vaguely.  『This is only half.』 

 As if she was still there, Maou looked towards the Chairperson’s seat which Chiho was just sitting on. 

That girl who kept Maou’s hand fixed on the table, said this before Emi returned.  『…… For the other half, I hope Maou-san will take the initiative.』 

 

Continuing Chapter  

The moist sound from stepping on mud and weeds echoed drearily in the forest enveloped in fog.  The sound of metal clashing with each other, the sound soun d of hooves, the slight neighing of the horses and the sound of someone clearing their throat.  These sounds were absorbed into the emptiness hidden behind the fog and currently, they could only confirm that it was almost daytime.  There were a total of 10,000 soldiers, all of them in different attire.  In the formation, this included the Church Knights who held the flag of the Holy Conquest up high.  The Eastern Continent Seisuikin Knights and the Seikoukin Knights who had green banners and red banners tied onto their arms.  The Western Continent Alliance Knights, bearing proof of the Five Continent Knight  Alliance.   As well as the Northern Continent Gakusen Corps who were not large in number but held unique weapons.   All of them were silent, looking below them, some nervousness mixed into their breathing which did not resemble how strong and hardened Knights should shou ld behave.  “Look……” 

Someone mumbled this, everyone around him looked up nervously.   That sharp tip which looked like it was going to pierce into the night sky which had never through before thedescend Demon King Armythe base which caused the whole been Holy broken Cross Continent Ente was Isla to into fear, spire of the Demon Fortress.  Someone gulped in nervousness, and some people could c ould understand that this action was an indication of the fear felt within the heart.   The Knights entrusted their own justice onto various thoughts and came here. he re.  They had come to exorcise the threat and fear which had newly occurred in the Central Continent.  The survivors of the human soldiers who had rushed into the Demon Fortress with

Hero Emilia in the past, the stories of the tragic and cruel battlefield which were passed down were still a topic even now.    Amongst these 10,000 people, there were even people who had gone to that battlefield. 

 

Everyone was imagining the evil sword tip which was hidden on the other side of the fog, a scene where a large number of demons would be released in the next instant.  But…… but nothing happened. 

Other than the spire of the Demon Fortress, there was nothing else.  They could only hear the sounds soun ds of nature in their surroundings.  Those living things did not die because they had breathed in the air from the Demon Fortress, the Knights could sense insects, birds and wild animals as well as the wind blowing across the barren land.  There was nothing.  Nothing happened at all.  This was still a world of humans.   The sun peeked out from the faraway horizon, as if it was supporting the Knights who felt lucky that they were still in this world, shooting over a ray of warm sunlight.  Just as this sense of relief spread across the 10,000 soldiers.  When the dense fog dissipated because of the th e warmth of the sun and the wind,   “…… Hey, that is.” 

One of the knights sensed a strange change in front, then the earth started to shake.  The Knights who just felt a slight sense of relief instantly descended into panic.   But no one could reprimand them.    Anyone would have felt shocked. shocked.  The huge Demon Fortress which reached into the sky started to vibrate and produce loud noises.  The 10,000 soldiers did not even ev en have time to admire the grand looking castle vaguely hidden on the other side of the screen of fog where sunlight glimmered through before they were scared witless by this scene.   Smoke sprayed out from the bottom of the Demon Fortress and started to float into the air, shaking the land.  This action caused the souls s ouls and fearful heart of everyone present to rumble as much

as the land.   At this moment, a holy light, just like the sun, shot up from the top part of the Demon Fortress, attracting the attention of all the members of the scouting troop.  It was the Hero. 

 

Someone said this.  That is Emilia. Is it not an illusion? That is the actual person. I have seen s een her personally before. That is not an illusion.  “It’s Hero Emilia!!”  『The brave warriors from various lands who have gathered in the Central Continent!! 』 

The powerful voice of Emilia shook the eardrums of everyone present.   The voice emitted by the young lady Hero who had saved the world before, entered the ears of all 10,000 people peo ple equally.  s pread this message 『The battle from now on belongs to the territory of God. Please spread to the whole word! The Demon King plans to escape to the other end of the sky. I will definitely not let him off. Everyone, please protect my battle! The world needs to unite under the name of peace, and new pe…… demons must not be created!』  Compared to the scene in front of them, slightly biting the tongue was considered nothing.  Within the 10,000 people, only one person could not hold it in and laughed.   The others could only look up and watch the Demon Fortress gradually disappear into the sky.  『I am Hero Emilia! No matter how the world changes, only one fact will definitely not change!!』 

 Accompanying this voice, the young lady Hero with silver hair and red eyes, while being enveloped by holy magic, she raised her right hand up high.   “Better Half.” 

Someone shouted the name of that sword.   That was the Hero’s sword which had defeated the Demon King Army with its sacred power.  『Demon King! Be prepared!! 』  『……………………………………Mama is so cool…………』 

The light of the Hero started to chase after the Demon Fortress which was flying into  

the sky. Faced with that loud noise and that shocking scene, the voice of a young girl was vaguely transmitted during this period did not stay i n anyone’s memories.  The true miracle which occurred in front of their eyes caused them to turn speechless.  

 

“…… Warriors which have been guided by God! We have just witnessed a miracle!” 

 A powerful voice caused the Knights to instantl instantly y come to their senses.  The only person out of the 10,000 people who noticed that the Hero had bitten her tongue and laughed, immediately flicked their robes and shouted with a dignified tone which did not match their small stature.  “The miracle in which the Knights from all over the world overcome each other’s standpoints and worked together to arrive here…… it must be guidance from God!” 

The Archbishop who was the captain of the scouting troops momentarily hesitated before shouting 『guidance from God』, but she still continued the momentum and shouted,  “We cannot make the miracle of Hero Emilia go to waste! We must return victorious! Return with the miracle!!” 

The roars of the Knights who were spurred on by these words resounded around Isla Is la Kentorum.  The dawn of all the humans in Ente Isla.   After that, one of the Knights who raised his spear amongst the 10,000 people described the scene at that time like this. In fact, this day was also declared as the Day of Dawn by various countries, co untries, turning into a day of miracles. 

Then, Ente Isla marched towards a new morning.   ※ 

 

“So…… Ti……ri……ng.” The day of the agreed decision, Chiho, who returned to Japan as if she was running away, threw down her bag and slumped down on the bed in her room without even changing her clothes, mumbling this.   “…… Even the Jirga…… was easier than this……” 

Being invited to a summit meeting in a foreign world to be the Chairperson. Up until that point, it was still alright, but Chiho still felt that still surpassed her ability after all. Everyone had overestimated her own power.  Especially Din Dem Urs. 

The reason why Chiho became Chairperson was mostly because Din Dem Urs was applying pressure from behind.  But even after listening to the explanation from Ashiya and Farfarello, she still found it difficult to accept. 

 

In fact, being skilled at using the bow and arrow and being able to step up to the job of meeting chairperson were two completely unrelated things.  Of course, Din Dem Urs had other reasons for nominating Chiho, but Chiho was not notified about it, and even if she knew, she probably would not believe it.   What Din Dem Urs recognised was not Chiho’s position and ability, but her courage.  “………………” 

Regardless, with this, she had really completely freed herself from the Battle to Defeat God.  No matter what, a situation which required Chiho’s help would probably never happen again.  “With this, the Demon Fortress…… would be able to fly…… after that is attacking Heaven…… freeing the Sephirah children…… allowing the demons to t o immigrate…… allowing the demons to immigr a ate……? te……? No, for that part, no matter what, it should be left to Ashiya-san and the others to handle, and other than Farfar-san, the other demon citizens would probably not acknowledge me as Demon General, right…… yeah…… ah, but it seems like they have to land in the Demon World first. Then the conditions of Acies-chan and Alas=Ramus-chan are still unstable, what should they do in the future……”   As if it was in a feverish state, Chiho’s mind was in a mess.  Even if Chiho’s job had already ended, she had to star t to prepare for exams after this. She did not have the free time to consider these things.  “……………… Maou-san ………………” 

She had no time.  “…… I…… do not regret it.” 

She felt that she was a little despicable.  Even if part of it was because she was influenced by the confidence from hosting the summit as the Chairperson, at that time, she had carried out that action while harbouring a sense of belief.  “…… It was all, Maou-san’s fault…..”   As Chiho Chiho lay there, she complained to Maou’ Maou’s s vague silhouette whi which ch appeared under her eyelids. 

“Because you kept dragging it out, that’s why it turned out like this.” 

Confused expression.  Shocked expression. 

 

In a sense, all those were within expectations.   Therefore.  Her heartbeat did not increase this time at all.   “Hyaa!!” 

Chiho, who felt like she could not breathe, sat up on the bed and rummaged through the bag she just threw down.   She took a small box out of the bag, opening it and putting it on the table.  Inside was the ring made from a Yesod fragment.   Even though this ring also exhibited an important effect this time, considering future events, it seemed rather bad to continue keeping it at her side.  This was a Yesod fragment.  In other words, this was part of Alas=Ramus and Acies.   “After returning this, it will really be the end then.”  This sentence which came out of Chiho’s mouth shocked her. 

What was going to end?   The war? The battle between Demon King and Hero? Or……  “No, it would not end like this. Everyone organised the summit meeting and challenged God for the sake of this p urpose.”   After this war ended, Ente Isla’s holy magic would gradually disappear.  In other words, Ente Isla’s Gate spell would also disappear. 

Even though it was not an immediate effect, as time passed, it would become more and more difficult to travel between the two worlds.  “Only I…… will definitely not allow all of this to end.” 

 Amongst all the people who ate together in Villa Rosa Sasazuka Room 201, only Chiho was a person from Earth.  Everyone’s hometown was on a planet very far away from here. 

“…… I will definitely not allow things to become like that…… I have already worked so hard.” 

The hometown of Alas=Ramus and Acies was not even Ente Isla.  The Angel Feather Pen was a magical mag ical tool made from the feather of an Archangel.  

 

If the angels lost their power, was it still possible to continue c ontinue using it?  “Definitely…… will not allow things to end.” 

In the dim room. Chiho used a finger to touch her own lips.  “Do not worry. Things will not become like that.”  “Hyaagawa!?” 

 At this moment, the voice of another person was heard, causing Chiho to jump up from the bed in fright.  “Eh? Eh eh eh, w, who is there?”  “I understand your worries, even though it would pr obably not be like the past, where it is easy and no price had to be paid, but there are still many methods.”  “Wah, w, wait, eh, when?” 

Chiho panicked.  This was her own room, she even still quickly confirmed her own location, then she completely panicked because of a person who would logically definitely not appear in this place, then after sensing the danger, she continuously backed up on her bed, pressing her back against the wall.   “W, w, why are you here, Urushihara-san!?!?” 

Since when did he appear here?  Urushihara Hanzao was standing in the middle of Chiho’s room. 

 

“I was here since a long time ago?”  “D, don’t lie! When I came back, I did not see anyone……!!”  “I am around, you know? And I did not come after aft er you came back. Actually, ever since a few months back, I had been with you the whole time.”  “Urushihara-san, there should be a limit fo r jokes…… Urushihara-san?” 

That exaggerated tone and voice.   That height and expression.  It was exactly the same as the Urushihara Chiho knew.  But something felt strange.  Even if it was Urushihara, he would not enter Chiho’s room without any greeting. 

No, before that, he would not even want to come here.  Even leaving the house……  “Ah, he did go out to work recently. But but! Wrong!!”  Chiho’s thoughts and mouth spun constantly, then she asked a very basic question.  “…… You are…… Urushihara-san?”  That person’s appearance, height and voice was definitely Urushihara. 

But something felt different.  The only thing which could be said was that the impression given was different, but that person’s expression looked more honest, and the way he spoke was more efficient than normal.  

But his attire was almost the same as the usual Urushihara, so it had to be that Urushihara had illegally entered this room which even Maou had never n ever entered before.  Just as Chiho thought this, the Urushihara in front of her frowned.   “Isn’t that being too mean……”  “Eh?”  “…… How should I say that…… it’s exactly as you thought.” 

“It was…… eh!?” 

Her mind was read.  If that was the case, then it was only more confusing. 

 

“Y, you’re not angry?”  “Uh…… there are too many strange parts. How do you know I read your mind?”  “You should know after reading my mind, right?”  “…… Aa, un, sorry. With things as they are now, something of this level should not scare you.”  “That’s right…… then.”  “Yeah. Maa, it’s exactly as you thought, I am not that 『NEET Urushihara Hanzo』  whom you were thinking of.”  “I didn’t go that far.”  Chiho could not help but rebuke that someone who had Urushihara’s appearance and spoke as if NEET was part of the name.  “Then, you are……”  “The humans are mostly united. Even if ther e will be another separation in the future, at that time, this memory would still stay in the world in the form of a record.”  “Hah……?”  “You created this result.”  “Eh?”  “You united that world (Ente Isla). If you were not around, it would definitely not be accomplished.”  “Uh, erhm……”  “But, there is still one part which is still separated from that world. I have to unite that part as well. However, for what is said next, rather than a rule, it is more like a routine. I will only appear in front of the person 『who performed the unification』. Thanks to that, I seem to have surprised this planet.”  “Eh? Eh? Eh?”  “Look outside the window.” 

Following the instructions, Chiho opened the curtains. 

 

“Wahhhhhh!?”  After she saw that that face stuck outside the window, Chiho was so shocked that she fell off the bed.  “……” 

 

“Shi, Shi, Shiba-san!?” 

The landlady of Villa Rosa Sasazuka, Shiba Miki, covered the whole who le window.  Even if it was a scene which was difficult to describe, through the gap left through the window, Chiho still sensed that there were figures of other people floating in the sky.  “Eh?” 

 After Chiho looked carefully, she noticed that there there was a man she did not recognise floating in the air with a serious expression.    And it was not just one person.   After Chiho pulled open the the curtain, Shiba backed up up immediately.  There were 11 human figures behind her.    And some people were clearly clearly not Japanese.  But Chiho instinctively understood.  They are the Sephirah children.  Chiho had an impression of the aura they gave off.  That was an aura similar to Alas=Ramus, Iron and Acies.   It was an aura that they would emit when they were agitated.  The Sephirah children of Earth were currently in front of Chiho’s room, showing a clearly wary stance.   After that, one of the human figures sli slid d lightly in front of Chiho’s room.  “…… Amane-san……”  “Sorry for disturbing. We’re sorry to have scared you, we came to get that child.”   Amane’s tone was not as open as usual. 

Chiho could only curl up and leave a path for Amane.  “Let me say this first, I do not have intentions of harming anyone. Appearing here is  just a coincidental result. All of you alre already ady knew very earl early y on that there was a Ye Yesod sod fragment from Ente Isla here, right?” 

That someone who had Urushihara’s appearance, took a step forward calmly, as if he knew Amane and the rest would come.   “Even so, this is still an exception amongst exceptions. Recently, in order to guard against unexpected situations, we sent people peo ple to monitor the nearby Yesod fragments.

 

We had thought Alas=Ramus-chan would probably be the first one to show problems…… but unexpectedly, it was actually Chiho-chan.”  The ones who monitored Maou and the others since the first time Alas=Ramus did a long distance separation from Emi was probably Shiba and these people. peo ple.  “Yeah. So I can also understand why all of you sent such a huge group to welcome me. But all of you should have been monitoring Sasaki Chiho as well we ll and clearly know that she would not do stupid things, and also does not have the ability to do stupid things, right? I think there is no need to threaten her like this?”  “People will all change. No one can predict the future.”  “It is useless for us to discuss this kind of thing here. After all, I am also unable to predict the future…… Ooguro Amane-san. In some sense, your existence is also one of the future results that everyone could not predict, right?’  “…… Yeah, maa, that is correct.”  “Do not worry. That world is mostly organised. Maa, even though it is still unclear whether every area can be solved perfectly……”  The man with Ur u ushihara’s shihara’s appearance lightly flew towards the path Amane and Shiba opened for him.  “E, erhm!”  “Hm?” 

Chiho asked in the direction of his back.   “A, are you perhaps……”  “Maa, I am similar to the person you are thinking of now.”  “Eh?” 

That man stopped in the air, turning around and showing a refreshing smile which should not appear on Urushihara’s face at all.  “As long as there is an intention of doing so, it is possible to stay indoors forever.”  “Eh?”  “Hahaha, there are many scary people staring now, I should be leaving now. When we meet next time…… perhaps.” 

The man pointed directly at Chiho’s chest.”  “The person in your heart would already have an answer.”  “Hey!” 

 

Just reading minds was not a big deal.  But this sentence was invading her privacy too much.  “Sorry, sorry, it invaded your privacy too much. But you doing that is really bold.”  “Y, y, you!?”  “Continue working hard. I will cheer you on. As the person who had been on your finger and continued to interact with your spirit.”  “I will not work any harder t han this!!”  In various ways, these were Chiho’s heartfelt words. 

 Amane should also understand this as well.   After seeing her put her hands toge together ther and show a guilty expression, she surr surrounded ounded the man with Urushihara’s appearance together with Shiba and the th e rest, disappearing into the sky.  “Before receiving the other half of the reward. I don’t want to work hard anymore!!” 

Chiho declared this, but only a silent sky was left within her field of vision.  ※ 

“Seriously, why do I have to do this kind of thing. Recently, aren’t all of you only treating me as an odd job worker?” 

The person who forcefully put the heavy plastic bag from the nearby supermarket down on the tatami was Sariel with a stony expression.   A futon was placed in the middle of Villa Rosa Sasazuka Room 201. Maou Sadao, who was lying there with a frail expression, turned towards Sariel at the porch.   “…… Sorry. Libicocco is working the whole day today, the others are also very busy now. You can just leave it over there…… I will pack it later.” 

Seeing that Maou planned to get up after saying this, Sariel frowned and said.  “No need, just lie there. There are glass bottles inside, if you fall over and cause yourself to be cut by the glass, it will be troublesome later on.”  “Uh, but.”  “Just lie down.” 

Even if his tone was rough, but behind Sariel’s words, the signs of being concerned about Maou’s physical condition like a normal n ormal person was unexpectedly hidden.  Maou lay down again, exhaling deeply.  

 

“…… Sorry. Just stuff them into the fridge.”  “Yeah.” 

Sariel walked into Room 201, efficiently putting the ingredients in the plastic bag into the fridge.  “It feels like these are all ingredients which are not good for a sick person’s bad physical condition.”  “It’s probably Libicocco…… not only does he have a huge appetite, his taste buds are like that of a child……”  “I’ll just help you to the end and help you cook porridge.”  “…… You’re being so considerate towards me, it makes me feel strange instead.”  “Whatever you say. I didn’t do this willingly too. After everything ends, you have to remember to kneel in front of the feet of Shop Manager Iwaki and Shop Manager Kisaki and use the back of your head to clean the bottom of their shoes. If not for Shop

Manager and  Shop Manager Kisaki asking me, I will not care about ab out the requests from otherIwaki people.” This order contained too much of Sari el’s personal interests.  “……. Yeah, if I don’t do that much, then I am really owning them too much.” 

Maou agreed in an unexpectedly straightforward manner.  Because of this, Sariel showed a dubious expression instead, but he did not continue listening to Maou speak, walking naturally towards the kitchen.  “…… So? I heard from them that your physical condition became very bad, what

exactly All up, yourwhich messed up be plans proceeded smoothly, the soon, main show is happened? finally coming would themostly final battle which is happening right? Saying this at this time is too weak, but who did you catch the flu from?”  When Sariel picked up the knife and prepared to chop the vegetables, he asked this.  “……Ah~” 

 After Maou groaned with with a fuzzy consciousness, he said.  “…… I was kissed.”  “Huh?” 

“…… Chi-chan…… kissed me after a love confession…… then…… from my body…… the demonic magic……”  Maou’s voice was so soft and it was almost overwhelmed by the noise from the street, but it still transmitted into Sariel’s ears clearly. 

 

Sariel, who prepared to cut the leeks and onions with a heart based on kindness and charity, suddenly wanted to fulfil his duty as an Archangel, pointing the tip of the knife towards the Demon King.  “Demon King…… Demon King, are you provoking me? Or are you bragging? Huh?” 

His voice became a little agitated, but Maou continued to speak with a weak voice.   “…… Hey, Sariel.”  “What? Currently I want to mix up daffodil stalks and  leek and add that into your porridge instead……” 

(T/N: A daffodil stalk has a poisonous substance known know n as lycorine, which will cause symptoms such as vomiting and stomach-ache.)  “What is it like to be loved by someone?”  “…… Hah?” 

This sudden question stopped the Archangel’s killing intent and the plan to poison and kill the Demon King.  “Uh…… even though I  can understand it in theory. I know it very clearly…… I love  Alas=Ramus as a family member, Alas=Ramus also loves me, seeing me as a 『Papa』…… therefore…… but, I…….” 

The King of Demons spoke to the confused Archangel.  “I do not understand the love coming from a person with an equal position.”  “………… Huh?” 

 After hearing the words said from theblabber, weak Maou, to tell if th they ey were spoken in a dream or nonsensical Sarielunable held the knife with one words hand, showing a confused expression.   ─   To be Continued   ─  

 

 Au t ho r , A Aff t erwar er war d AND YOU 

Now, I want to ask everyone a few questions.  I think many people have seen the question of how frequently do you brush your teeth at the dentist or the medical questionnaire during a health examination, but how many times can everyone brush their teeth in a day?   After graduating from elementary school, I think unless your physical condition is really uncomfortable or you were so tired that you fell asleep accidentally, you would brush your teeth at least once a day. Some people would brush their teeth after every meal, and there are people who would not brush their teeth in their workplace or school, so they would only brush their teeth in the morning and at night.  There should also be many people who would only brush their teeth once before they sleep.  Regardless of which habit you have, h ave, the people who brush their teeth after every meal would probably feel disbelief towards the people who only brush their teeth once before they sleep. The people who only brush their teeth once a day might also think that the people who brush their teeth after every meal are overdoing it.  Brushing teeth, just like its literal meaning, is a habit related to the general cleanliness of the teeth and mouth.  It is a type of habit which would greatly affect the impression of other people even if they are not particularly close to you.   Then, suddenly changing to the next question.   How often does everyone clean the bathroom, toilet and washbasin? washbas in?  People who soak in baths normally might clean it every day, but if they shower, they might not clean it as obsessively.   Some people will clean the toilet every day, some people might wait until the toilet is obviously dirty before they clean it.  It is the same for the washbasin, some people will clean it every day, some people will only clean it when the water blockage becomes obvious, there should be many types of people.  Finally, how does everyone wash their bowls?   Can you accept stacking cutlery which has oil on them together with cutlery which

 

does not have oil on them? When placing them into the drying rack, would you arrange them neatly, or just stack them up carelessly? 

 

When you take them from the drying rack to move into the cutlery drawer, would you put them in directly when they are dry, or would you y ou think that the bottom of the bowl or the area around the bottom of the bowl might still be wet and use a cloth to wipe it dry?   At this point, the possibilities of what can happen at every stag stage e is rea really lly too much,  just categorising them is is very troublesome.  Currently, even just using a dishwasher could be split into people who do not care about the proper usage method of a dishwasher and would put their dishes inside immediately after eating and people who would wash it a little before putting the dishes inside.  It is possible that someone might want to ask what is the point of asking these questions, but actually, all of these are related to 『water usage habits』.  This issue of which method is better, there is no absolute standard.  The dishwasher might have a correct usage method decided d ecided by the manufacturer, but the difference in water usage habits will always be unrelated to these reasons.  What is troubling is, 『 the difference in water usage habits 』   would occasionally cause a fatal impact in human relationships.   And people who have the exact same water usage habits as yourself are unexpectedly few.  People who insist on using toothbrushes with 『stiffer 』 bristles to brush their teeth very cleanly might end up being very lax about cleaning other areas which are not no t the bath heater.  When cleaning the bathroom, for people who only feel fee l satisfied after cleaning the floor, mirror, towel rack and other places as well, they might nonchalantly stack the plates and bowls which were stained with shrimp sauce.   The people who insist on putting the water which will enter their mouth or used to make ice cubes or even hot water through a water filtration machine might use the leftover bathwater to wash their clothes without any hesitation.  These are all actions linked to the subjective feeling of 『cleanliness』, unrelated to whether this is correct or not or whether it is effective or not, 『water usage habits』  is a survival method which has been cultivated by that person.  Therefore, unless it is that type of ridiculous situation where someone only brushes

their teeth once a week or only cleans the toilet once a year, if things like these do not possess an absolute right or wrong in society, if someone insists that their habits are absolutely correct and ask other people to accept it, it will be impossible to build up a harmonious relationship.  So at this kind of time, there is a need to converse with each other and compromise. c ompromise. 

 

When faced with possibilities which are not included inside your own habits, do not reject them directly, but first observe and think carefully, if they are acceptable, then compromise, if they cannot be accepted at all, then ask for the other party’s understanding, with both parties discussing with each other why they think their own habits are correct.  Even if the other party is a family member, lover or friend, this point cannot be overlooked living make together. When I was book, to mymaintaining surrounding environmentwhen will always me feel deeply thatwriting this is this the secret a long term relationship. 

Two people whose habits in various areas were different since they were born are going to start living together, this is one of the important points in the plot of this book.  The two people who wanted to fight and kill each other for next to no reason at the beginning finally learned to solve problems through conversing, so if it is possible, the author does not wish for them to revert to the relationship where they have to fight and kill each other.  How the ending will turn out will still depend on the future plot developments, but this story is about to enter the ending!   Then, let’s meet in the next volume! 

 

 Author: Wagahara Satoshi  Illustrator: 029  Fan Translation by mittens_220  Please credit if you want to make use of the translations.