“The Second Princess’s Ambitions and an Unexpected Reunion”
Escaping Sanya’s pursuit, I left the room and started to move as I had declared, to investigate the movements of the Second Princess, Saniya, in the castle.
The labyrinthine castle looked the same everywhere, but I had left small markers to recognize places I had already been, similar to how one might place torches when exploring a cave in a game I had played in a previous life. This gave me a sense of direction within the castle.
“What did you say!? Sara has returned? That’s impossible! I personally dealt with her.”
After about 10 minutes of exploring the castle, I suddenly heard the screams of a young woman. The source of the voice was inside a room, and presumably, the person making the voice was the one I was looking for.
“Invisible Curtain, Mana Transparent.”
I activated the invisibility spell, Invisible Curtain, and the spell Mana Transparent, which allowed me to pass through physical objects. Quietly, I entered the room without opening the door.
Inside the room was a woman in her late teens to early twenties, dressed extravagantly like Sara and the others. Her eyes were sharp, but her facial features, while beautiful, did not match her internal turmoil.
Also in the room was a woman dressed as her maid and another person wearing a jet-black hooded cloak, clearly someone associated with the shadows. I couldn’t discern their face or gender, but their movements resembled Mocha when I first met her, suggesting they were skilled in assassination techniques.
Most likely, this cloaked figure sensed Sara’s return and reported it to Saniya, prompting her outcry. Furthermore, her remarks practically admitted to framing Sara for some wrongdoing.
“As for some reason, she has returned unharmed, and there have been no conspicuous movements from her.”
“Keep an eye on Sara. We don’t want her causing any trouble now.”
“As you wish.”
Following Saniya’s orders, the cloaked figure agreed, then seemed to vanish from the room as if they had melted into thin air.
Even after the cloaked figure disappeared, Saniya continued her ill-tempered remarks towards Sara. The vast difference in temperament between them was so extreme that it made me doubt if they were from the same royal family, let alone sisters. In the midst of this, there was a sudden knock on the door, and a new person entered the room.
“You seem to be in quite a foul mood, Princess. Did something unexpected happen?”
“…Sara, whom I had sent to the frontier, has returned.”
“Well, that’s certainly an inconvenient turn of events for you.”
The person who entered the room was a young man dressed lightly. However, the aura he exuded made him seem more like a seasoned warrior, suggesting he was older than he appeared. Demons, while not as long-lived as elves, had longer lifespans than humans and could maintain their youth for a significant period, so appearances could be deceiving.
I discreetly used “Super Analysis” to examine the man without drawing his attention. The shocking truth was revealed to me.
Name: Gregory (Gregory the Envy)
Age: 180
Gender: Male
Race: Demon
Occupation: High-ranking Demon, One of the Seven Demon Generals
Stats:
HP: 460,000
MP: 66,000
Strength: S+
Endurance: S
Agility: S+
Dexterity: S
Spirit: S+
Resistance: SS-
Luck: SA-
Skills:
Body Enhancement, Improved Level 9
Detection Level 9
Stealth Level 9
Mana Control Level 8
Mana Control (Mana Control) Level 8
Four Elemental Magic Level 7
Higher Attribute Magic Level 6
Pitch-Black Magic Level MAX
True Hand-to-Hand Combat Technique Level MAX
Super Concentration Level 6
Soaring Level 7
Intimidation Level MAX
Physical Resistance Level 9
Magic Resistance Level 8
Hypnosis Immunity Level 6
Parameter Limit Break Level 1
Darks Transformation Level 7
Status: None
…Oh, so one of the elite Seven Demon Generals among the demons appeared now. Things were getting even more suspicious regarding this incident. Well, it was a bit fishy from the beginning, but I had initially thought it was just an extension of sibling squabbles. The appearance of one of the Seven Demon Generals here was unexpected.
In terms of strength, he was inferior to that female demon I fought before, but from a human perspective, he was more than monstrous enough… What? You’re wondering why someone who called himself a monster was saying this? HAHAHAHA! That’s one thing, and this is another!!
I think that female demon’s name was Rame, right? No, it was some kitchen utensil-like name… yes, it was “Hera.” That’s the kind of name she had. TLN: Hera means spatula in Japanese.
While I was pondering that, Gregory brought up another topic. By the way, his nickname was “Gregory the Envy” It doesn’t sound very cool, does it?
“By the way, what happened to the other princess? Did you use that to put a curse on her?”
“Yes, I used this ‘Cursed Necklace’ to give Sanya eternal slumber.”
I came here to find the culprit who cursed Sanya, and it was quite unexpected how easily the culprit had been determined… It was insensitive, but not very amusing. I wondered if there was another mastermind behind the scenes, using the Second Princess’s scheme as a tool for something else.
As my thoughts veered off track from my original goal, I overheard a conversation between them that I couldn’t just ignore.
“So, how are the preparations for invading the human territories going?”
“That’s going smoothly. Once we neutralize the other Seven Demon Generals and the Demon Lord, there won’t be anyone left to interfere with us.”
Well, once again, demons were unrelenting about stepping into human territory. It seemed like a little punishment was necessary… If that was the case, I suppose I’d need to have a word with him.
Leaving the two still engrossed in their conversation, I moved away from the scene. I’d gathered enough information, and it wouldn’t be wise to linger here too long and risk being noticed.
As I walked back along the path I came from, I saw a familiar face approaching from the direction I was heading. However, it wasn’t Sara or Sanya. It was someone else.
“Ahh.”
“Ah, you’re the demon lady ‘Hera’ who was wearing skimpy clothes and had her breasts almost spilling out that time.”
“What kind of way is that to remember someone!? And you’re saying my name strangely.”
“Your nickname is ‘Hera,’ right? And if I remember correctly it was ‘Wet towel spatula‘, isn’t it?”
“It’s ‘Lazy/Sloth‘! O・Sa・Bo・Ri!! And for your information, my name is not related to kitchen utensils!”
Whether it was due to my unexpected quip or not, she let out a sigh of frustration. I didn’t really do anything, though… Or did I?
In any case, the person who appeared here was none other than the demon lady, Hera. She was still wearing revealing clothing, and with her large twin peaks bouncing around, she was dressed in a manner that could potentially lead to being charged with public indecency by the authorities in the right place.
But perhaps, meeting this ‘Oshibori’ here might be fortuitous. For now, let’s focus on dismantling the plans related to the Seven Demon Generals and the Demon Lord, which was one of the Second Princess’s schemes.
“By the way, Oshibori.”
“How many times do I have to say this?! I am—”
“…Shut up and listen. Do you know that the Second Princess is planning to invade the human realm again?”
“Huh? What’s that? I have no idea.”
Ignoring Oshibori’s baffled reaction to my outrageous statement, I continued.
“So, one of her plans is to incapacitate the Seven Demon Generals and the Demon Lord to create an opening for an attack on the humans.”
“If that’s true, it’s going to be troublesome. The Apprentice of the Witch of Disaster. That means—Eek!”
“Don’t use that nickname. It’s true that I learned fighting techniques from that loli hag, but I don’t respect or worship her as a ‘master.’ But she was, in a way, the one who taught me how to fight. She was a wall I had to overcome someday.”
“That doesn’t matter. Right now, what’s important is Princess Saniya’s actions.”
To my surprise, her astute comment made me consider giving her another flick on the forehead, but seeing her serious expression, I let go of that idea. Afterward, I shared the information I gathered with her and informed her to advise the Demon Lord regarding this incident. Concerning the Seven Demon Generals, it would be wise to share information only with trustworthy individuals.
“Ah, I forgot to mention, but this matter involves a guy named Gregory among the Seven Demon Generals.”
“What?! Gregory!?”
“There might be a possibility that other Seven Demon Generals are involved too. First, advise the Demon Lord about this incident, and be cautious about sharing information with anyone else except those you trust.”
“Alright, I’ll do that. Thanks for the information. By the way, why are you dressed like that?”
Oshibori asked about my appearance as a demon. Now that I think about it, why did she recognize me as the human I fought before? I was curious, so I asked.
“Having such massive magical power, how could you not notice? No matter how different your appearance is, if your magical power quality is the same, it’s quite obvious, you know? Especially for someone like you who fought me directly.”
“Does everyone with magical power notice it like that?”
“No, not everyone. Only those with sharp magical sense can, but Demon Lord-sama and the princesses might be able to.”
“I see. Well then, I have a question for you. Actually, you see, umm, it’s like this and like that, meow meow, something like that.”
“What on earth are you trying to say!? You can’t expect me to understand with such an explanation!!”
My explanation seemed to be gibberish, and as Hera raised her voice of protest, I continued to argue with her.
“What?! You still don’t get it? Has Hannibal understood this?”
“Who the hell is Hannibal!? Even if he understood, it doesn’t mean others will!”
“Ugh, that’s why demons…”
“It has nothing to do with being a demon!!”
As we exchanged banter resembling a comedy routine, I was about to conclude the conversation, thinking that explaining my presence here to Hera was ultimately unimportant to her. However, it seemed more significant to her than I thought, and in the end, I explained the situation.
Of course, I kept the fact that I was currently in a Magic Power Fixed state hidden. Just to be safe.
“That’s the end of the discussion. Go and inform the Demon Lord quickly.”
“I don’t need you to tell me. Geez!”
Finally, as Hera reluctantly turned to leave, I threw one last question her way.
“Oshibori.”
“I told you, it’s O-Sa-Bori!”
“Alright, Slacker.” TLN: In this line, Rolando uses サボり魔 (Sabori ma) which means, a person who skips work/often slacks off.
“That’s different! Stop it.”
“Why did you believe what I said? I mean, I was, albeit briefly, an enemy you were against during the Orargrand incident, right?”
Right, even though we were on opposing sides during the Orargrand incident, Hera chose to believe my words. To her, it might have raised some doubts. However, she responded while looking somewhat annoyed.
“If you really wanted to, you could have easily erased me with a single spell. So why bother telling such a convoluted lie?”
“I see, that makes sense.”
“Is that all? I’m quite busy, you know.”
“One last thing.”
I said this with a serious expression and pretended to hesitate before delivering the final line.
“…Your breasts are overflowing again.”
“Eh? …Kyaaa!”
Once again, I pointed out Hera’s exposed bosom. She finally noticed and let out a scream. With my business concluded, I bid her farewell with a simple “I’m heading back now.”
Hera’s words, faintly audible to me, were, “You saw it twice! Even I’ve never even shown this to my father!!”
“That’s probably because when you were a child, he definitely saw it. Well, whatever.”
However, my calm voice didn’t reach her. Hera, displaying a dejected appearance, remained in that spot for a while, her hands and knees on the ground in a kneeling position.
“The Second Princess’s Ambitions and an Unexpected Reunion”
Escaping Sanya’s pursuit, I left the room and started to move as I had declared, to investigate the movements of the Second Princess, Saniya, in the castle.
The labyrinthine castle looked the same everywhere, but I had left small markers to recognize places I had already been, similar to how one might place torches when exploring a cave in a game I had played in a previous life. This gave me a sense of direction within the castle.
“What did you say!? Sara has returned? That’s impossible! I personally dealt with her.”
After about 10 minutes of exploring the castle, I suddenly heard the screams of a young woman. The source of the voice was inside a room, and presumably, the person making the voice was the one I was looking for.
“Invisible Curtain, Mana Transparent.”
I activated the invisibility spell, Invisible Curtain, and the spell Mana Transparent, which allowed me to pass through physical objects. Quietly, I entered the room without opening the door.
Inside the room was a woman in her late teens to early twenties, dressed extravagantly like Sara and the others. Her eyes were sharp, but her facial features, while beautiful, did not match her internal turmoil.
Also in the room was a woman dressed as her maid and another person wearing a jet-black hooded cloak, clearly someone associated with the shadows. I couldn’t discern their face or gender, but their movements resembled Mocha when I first met her, suggesting they were skilled in assassination techniques.
Most likely, this cloaked figure sensed Sara’s return and reported it to Saniya, prompting her outcry. Furthermore, her remarks practically admitted to framing Sara for some wrongdoing.
“As for some reason, she has returned unharmed, and there have been no conspicuous movements from her.”
“Keep an eye on Sara. We don’t want her causing any trouble now.”
“As you wish.”
Following Saniya’s orders, the cloaked figure agreed, then seemed to vanish from the room as if they had melted into thin air.
Even after the cloaked figure disappeared, Saniya continued her ill-tempered remarks towards Sara. The vast difference in temperament between them was so extreme that it made me doubt if they were from the same royal family, let alone sisters. In the midst of this, there was a sudden knock on the door, and a new person entered the room.
“You seem to be in quite a foul mood, Princess. Did something unexpected happen?”
“…Sara, whom I had sent to the frontier, has returned.”
“Well, that’s certainly an inconvenient turn of events for you.”
The person who entered the room was a young man dressed lightly. However, the aura he exuded made him seem more like a seasoned warrior, suggesting he was older than he appeared. Demons, while not as long-lived as elves, had longer lifespans than humans and could maintain their youth for a significant period, so appearances could be deceiving.
I discreetly used “Super Analysis” to examine the man without drawing his attention. The shocking truth was revealed to me.
Name: Gregory (Gregory the Envy)
Age: 180
Gender: Male
Race: Demon
Occupation: High-ranking Demon, One of the Seven Demon Generals
Stats:
HP: 460,000
MP: 66,000
Strength: S+
Endurance: S
Agility: S+
Dexterity: S
Spirit: S+
Resistance: SS-
Luck: SA-
Skills:
Body Enhancement, Improved Level 9
Detection Level 9
Stealth Level 9
Mana Control Level 8
Mana Control (Mana Control) Level 8
Four Elemental Magic Level 7
Higher Attribute Magic Level 6
Pitch-Black Magic Level MAX
True Hand-to-Hand Combat Technique Level MAX
Super Concentration Level 6
Soaring Level 7
Intimidation Level MAX
Physical Resistance Level 9
Magic Resistance Level 8
Hypnosis Immunity Level 6
Parameter Limit Break Level 1
Darks Transformation Level 7
Status: None
…Oh, so one of the elite Seven Demon Generals among the demons appeared now. Things were getting even more suspicious regarding this incident. Well, it was a bit fishy from the beginning, but I had initially thought it was just an extension of sibling squabbles. The appearance of one of the Seven Demon Generals here was unexpected.
In terms of strength, he was inferior to that female demon I fought before, but from a human perspective, he was more than monstrous enough… What? You’re wondering why someone who called himself a monster was saying this? HAHAHAHA! That’s one thing, and this is another!!
I think that female demon’s name was Rame, right? No, it was some kitchen utensil-like name… yes, it was “Hera.” That’s the kind of name she had. TLN: Hera means spatula in Japanese.
While I was pondering that, Gregory brought up another topic. By the way, his nickname was “Gregory the Envy” It doesn’t sound very cool, does it?
“By the way, what happened to the other princess? Did you use that to put a curse on her?”
“Yes, I used this ‘Cursed Necklace’ to give Sanya eternal slumber.”
I came here to find the culprit who cursed Sanya, and it was quite unexpected how easily the culprit had been determined… It was insensitive, but not very amusing. I wondered if there was another mastermind behind the scenes, using the Second Princess’s scheme as a tool for something else.
As my thoughts veered off track from my original goal, I overheard a conversation between them that I couldn’t just ignore.
“So, how are the preparations for invading the human territories going?”
“That’s going smoothly. Once we neutralize the other Seven Demon Generals and the Demon Lord, there won’t be anyone left to interfere with us.”
Well, once again, demons were unrelenting about stepping into human territory. It seemed like a little punishment was necessary… If that was the case, I suppose I’d need to have a word with him.
Leaving the two still engrossed in their conversation, I moved away from the scene. I’d gathered enough information, and it wouldn’t be wise to linger here too long and risk being noticed.
As I walked back along the path I came from, I saw a familiar face approaching from the direction I was heading. However, it wasn’t Sara or Sanya. It was someone else.
“Ahh.”
“Ah, you’re the demon lady ‘Hera’ who was wearing skimpy clothes and had her breasts almost spilling out that time.”
“What kind of way is that to remember someone!? And you’re saying my name strangely.”
“Your nickname is ‘Hera,’ right? And if I remember correctly it was ‘Wet towel spatula‘, isn’t it?”
“It’s ‘Lazy/Sloth‘! O・Sa・Bo・Ri!! And for your information, my name is not related to kitchen utensils!”
Whether it was due to my unexpected quip or not, she let out a sigh of frustration. I didn’t really do anything, though… Or did I?
In any case, the person who appeared here was none other than the demon lady, Hera. She was still wearing revealing clothing, and with her large twin peaks bouncing around, she was dressed in a manner that could potentially lead to being charged with public indecency by the authorities in the right place.
But perhaps, meeting this ‘Oshibori’ here might be fortuitous. For now, let’s focus on dismantling the plans related to the Seven Demon Generals and the Demon Lord, which was one of the Second Princess’s schemes.
“By the way, Oshibori.”
“How many times do I have to say this?! I am—”
“…Shut up and listen. Do you know that the Second Princess is planning to invade the human realm again?”
“Huh? What’s that? I have no idea.”
Ignoring Oshibori’s baffled reaction to my outrageous statement, I continued.
“So, one of her plans is to incapacitate the Seven Demon Generals and the Demon Lord to create an opening for an attack on the humans.”
“If that’s true, it’s going to be troublesome. The Apprentice of the Witch of Disaster. That means—Eek!”
“Don’t use that nickname. It’s true that I learned fighting techniques from that loli hag, but I don’t respect or worship her as a ‘master.’ But she was, in a way, the one who taught me how to fight. She was a wall I had to overcome someday.”
“That doesn’t matter. Right now, what’s important is Princess Saniya’s actions.”
To my surprise, her astute comment made me consider giving her another flick on the forehead, but seeing her serious expression, I let go of that idea. Afterward, I shared the information I gathered with her and informed her to advise the Demon Lord regarding this incident. Concerning the Seven Demon Generals, it would be wise to share information only with trustworthy individuals.
“Ah, I forgot to mention, but this matter involves a guy named Gregory among the Seven Demon Generals.”
“What?! Gregory!?”
“There might be a possibility that other Seven Demon Generals are involved too. First, advise the Demon Lord about this incident, and be cautious about sharing information with anyone else except those you trust.”
“Alright, I’ll do that. Thanks for the information. By the way, why are you dressed like that?”
Oshibori asked about my appearance as a demon. Now that I think about it, why did she recognize me as the human I fought before? I was curious, so I asked.
“Having such massive magical power, how could you not notice? No matter how different your appearance is, if your magical power quality is the same, it’s quite obvious, you know? Especially for someone like you who fought me directly.”
“Does everyone with magical power notice it like that?”
“No, not everyone. Only those with sharp magical sense can, but Demon Lord-sama and the princesses might be able to.”
“I see. Well then, I have a question for you. Actually, you see, umm, it’s like this and like that, meow meow, something like that.”
“What on earth are you trying to say!? You can’t expect me to understand with such an explanation!!”
My explanation seemed to be gibberish, and as Hera raised her voice of protest, I continued to argue with her.
“What?! You still don’t get it? Has Hannibal understood this?”
“Who the hell is Hannibal!? Even if he understood, it doesn’t mean others will!”
“Ugh, that’s why demons…”
“It has nothing to do with being a demon!!”
As we exchanged banter resembling a comedy routine, I was about to conclude the conversation, thinking that explaining my presence here to Hera was ultimately unimportant to her. However, it seemed more significant to her than I thought, and in the end, I explained the situation.
Of course, I kept the fact that I was currently in a Magic Power Fixed state hidden. Just to be safe.
“That’s the end of the discussion. Go and inform the Demon Lord quickly.”
“I don’t need you to tell me. Geez!”
Finally, as Hera reluctantly turned to leave, I threw one last question her way.
“Oshibori.”
“I told you, it’s O-Sa-Bori!”
“Alright, Slacker.” TLN: In this line, Rolando uses サボり魔 (Sabori ma) which means, a person who skips work/often slacks off.
“That’s different! Stop it.”
“Why did you believe what I said? I mean, I was, albeit briefly, an enemy you were against during the Orargrand incident, right?”
Right, even though we were on opposing sides during the Orargrand incident, Hera chose to believe my words. To her, it might have raised some doubts. However, she responded while looking somewhat annoyed.
“If you really wanted to, you could have easily erased me with a single spell. So why bother telling such a convoluted lie?”
“I see, that makes sense.”
“Is that all? I’m quite busy, you know.”
“One last thing.”
I said this with a serious expression and pretended to hesitate before delivering the final line.
“…Your breasts are overflowing again.”
“Eh? …Kyaaa!”
Once again, I pointed out Hera’s exposed bosom. She finally noticed and let out a scream. With my business concluded, I bid her farewell with a simple “I’m heading back now.”
Hera’s words, faintly audible to me, were, “You saw it twice! Even I’ve never even shown this to my father!!”
“That’s probably because when you were a child, he definitely saw it. Well, whatever.”
However, my calm voice didn’t reach her. Hera, displaying a dejected appearance, remained in that spot for a while, her hands and knees on the ground in a kneeling position.
