There was a time when I used the power Narya gave me to look into the hearts of my enemies.
　Those who had killed us all might have a good reason. Those who had betrayed us might have a shred of regret. I was trying to find a reason to stop.
　But all it did was prove that my rage was right, that I would never use my power on a human again.
　Humans have greed. Greed is the seed of conflict. How ugly is the forest of the mind where the seed grows, takes root, and is stained with greed.

"...... is here.

　The smell of greed is in the air here. In other words, it is the mind, someone's mental picture.
　But it's clearly different from anything I've ever seen. It's too bleak to be a human mind.
　The floor, the walls, the ceiling, everything is a monotonous stone room. Everywhere there is ivy, the embodiment of greed. But the greed is like grass in the shade, it doesn't want to grow any more, it is silent.

"So this is your heart.

　In the center of the room, there was a chair for visitors and a cracked mirror in front of it.
　I sit on the chair and am confronted with the mirror. Someone in the mirror, who is not me, throws a word at me.

"I see. I thought the room looked cozy, but was this a mental picture of me or something? I thought my whole ego would be taken away, but it turns out to be something like this. And it's nice to meet you. The Kuro Mad King.

　Like Narya before her. Kuro hair, black eyes. She looks older than Narya but younger than her years.
　The one I summoned from another world. The otherworldly one is looking at me with a fresh expression, but with a relaxed expression.
　First, let's take stock of the situation. I was on my way to the Serendipity Realm with Tedral. However, it was explained to me that in order to move from the space where Tedral was to the original world, a certain amount of burden would be placed on a body without magical power.
　In other words, my consciousness was interrupted in the process of the transfer. The connection to my consciousness must have been severed so that my body could easily take the load.

"My dream?
Sounds like it. I've never seen anything like this before. It's almost like my mind recreated in your way of thinking. It's weird how clear my thoughts are in a dream.

　It's probably Narya's work. When Narya gave me control of this man's body, she isolated his ego so that it would not be overwhelmed by mine.

I remember that I was taken care of, though it was only by instinct. I didn't expect you to fight back so hard when you were being used.
I can't accept your complaint because it was unintentional. You can't complain about it because it wasn't intentional, and it's like magic to you.

　This man is a mirror to the minds of others. He dissolves his own ego into the void and forms the other person in his body. By doing so, he is able to deepen understanding from the first-person perspective of the other person.
　However, this act is also a double-edged sword that can dilute one's own existence and cause one to lose sight of oneself. In fact, this man's actions have caused me to stagnate.
　Just as I was feeding off the sorrow and anger that this man had caused me, and increasing my thoughts, he was forcing me to break them down. In the process of thrusting the double-edged sword into himself, he was also thrusting it into me.

Narya was one thing, but you seem to have been insane as well.
It's not that I'm insane. It's a technique that will become commonplace in this world as time goes on.
I suppose so.

　It is not because of talent that this man has acquired such a crazy technique. He did it because it was necessary for his survival. Because it was a world that required it.
　This man's world is far more civilized than my world. It's the end of our world. Oh, so I can destroy the world without hesitation. A world in which such a man can exist as a matter of course is disgusting.

You can't have sympathy for a man who could only love the world by hating others.
...... How can you say you understand anything?

　This man has been subjected to my interference many times before. That's the same situation that forms me in his mind, as well as his usual understanding behavior.
　He may have just spoken to me, but he is probably the man in this world who understands my feelings the most.

"Well, I've given you my body. Do what you want.
"Why don't you stop me? Just as you understand me, I understand you. What I do is something you have to stop.

　This man loves this world. This man loves this world and wishes from the bottom of his heart to save the people who live in it. That's why his wish and his action are contradictory.

If I could have stopped him, I would have. If I could have stopped him, I would have. If I could have stopped him with words, I would have. But if that were enough to stop you, the Yuglanariya would have stopped you long ago.
"...... makes sense.

　This man understands that because he understands me, he has no words to convince me. No matter how you put it, you will never be able to scrape the mud out of me.


　I don't know why I'm asking this man these questions. After all, he is a human being to be destroyed.
　Is it because we were born in different worlds? Is it because we are from different worlds? I'm sure it is. I'm trying to destroy this world, leaving behind the Narya who betrayed me.

It's a waste of time to worry about it now. It's Ygranalya the 'I' is referring to. Not you.
It's a waste of time. You're hiding something from me, but you're not going to reveal it.

　If you're aware that you're dreaming, it won't be too difficult to wake up. It's the same as dreaming at dawn, when you are already conscious, you have already moved in the original world.
　When you are strongly aware of it, the world shakes. I guess I'm trying to wake up in the real world.

"Well, good morning, Kuro Demon Lord. Have a nice day.
"Yeah, I'll go lay waste to the world you love.

　The man smiled sadly. This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

　The main body is the weakest.

　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do. I'd like to deceive you a little bit, but it's safe to say that it actually reduces the burden.

"Ta-daima. It's been hundreds of years since I've said this.

　At any rate, I've done what I was told, and I've returned to my old castle where I've laid my black sister to rest.
　A place created from the castles of the humans who once betrayed us. Serende, my sister's base in the demon world.
　When we arrived, it was very dirty and rundown, but Yugra restored it to its old state in less than a night.
　The castle is like a ward, permeated by the black sister's magic, and can keep track of all the information in the castle. Normally, only Kuro Sister could fix it, but how could she do it so perfectly?

Welcome back, Tedral. It looks like we're about to wake up too.

　Yugra is sitting in the throne room, looking at her sleeping sister. Did he watch her sleeping face all the time while I was running errands? Well, her sleeping face is just the same as before. I can understand why he never gets tired of it.

If I open my eyes and you're right in front of me, you'll hit me again, right?
I'd love that.
It's hard to know when to stop.

　I'm sure you're not the only one. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.
　As I was thinking this, the black sister slowly opened her eyes. When she saw that we were in her field of vision, she exhaled with a sullen look in her eyes. It's not me, is it? It's because Yugra is here, right?

"Good morning, 'Kuro'. Did you have a nice talk with him in your dream?
"So you're the one with the bad taste, Naya. Why are you protecting that man's ego?
I have plenty of reasons. He's a fellow countryman, someone you got involved with. He's one of the few people you've ever worked with, right? Or is the mind of a mere civilian who can't even use magic an obstacle for you?

　From what you're saying, while the Kuro Sister's body is asleep, she's in a state where she can communicate with that man?
　From Yugra's point of view, there's no need to erase the man's ego. But the reason why he can communicate with her seems to have some implications.
　What Yugura should be wary of is that the Kuro Sister will find out that he's trying to use space-time magic to redo the world. If that happens, the Kuro sister will definitely try to interfere.
　You can't expect her to be able to interfere with Yugra, but from Yugra's point of view, having her as an obstacle is not something she likes.

...... tedral. Did you gather everyone?
I'm not sure. I've called all the demons in the Serendipity demon world. And this is the current strength of the Kuro Sister.

　I handed the document I made to the black sister. The current Kuro sister can't show any of her power as a demon lord. In other words, she can't create a demon world, nor can she transmit her will to her subordinate demons and monsters.
　That's why I ran all the way to Serendipity to call out to the demons that were all over Serendipity and counted the number and types of demons.
　I called out to the demons that I had captured and said, "Hey, long time no see. I just called out to them and told them to come to the castle because my sister is back.
　In the document, there are other information such as the current situation of the continent and the approximate strength of each major power. If you don't know the number of the enemy, you can't know if you have more or less strength.

The number seems to be enough. ...... tedral. What are you worried about?
Did ...... you find out? No, it's just...
Aah! I'm not sure what to say. You've finally been resurrected!

　You can feel the air around you getting clouded by the magic of the third party.
　When you are facing a strong person, there are times when you can sense the true nature of your opponent. You can feel the earth shaking in your stomach, or the tension in the air that makes your throat dry up.
　What I'm feeling right now may be a kind of such sensation, but frankly speaking, it's just creepy.
　There is no emotional factor at all. And yet, a sense of discomfort oozes from the depths of my chest, as if I were being exposed to a thick murderous intent. I feel as if I've jumped into a spider's web that stretches on and on.


　I guess that's the manifestation of the madness of this demoness, Zahava.

"Zahava. That figure ...... seems to have been successfully awakened.
What? To help the Demon Lord, I've been thinking about you for a long, long time! I've been thinking about you for a long time!

　I'm not sure what to make of it. There are threads sewn painfully here and there on the skin that can be seen here and there.
　But what's more unusual is that although she is a demon, her skin color is the same pale beige as when she was a human.
　Just as the Demon Lord's body can change under the influence of his own way of being, the Demon race also undergoes gradual changes.
　The Demon Lord's magic contains colors, and the color of his skin becomes darker and his hair becomes a mixture of colors. This is called the initial stage, the unawakened state.
　This is the initial stage, the unawakened state. This is the initial stage, the unawakened state. Only her temporary physical form will be close to her original human form, but the inside will be completely different.
　When the Kuro Sister was sealed, Zahava had black hair and sallow skin, indicating her unawakened state. The fact that she has transformed like this means that she has completely become a demon. It means that she has reached the essence of the demon race.

You've really come back, haven't you? Master Kuro.
The Ophalos and Lazaricata?

　In contrast to Zahava, who appeared with a voice full of emotion, the man I hated the most, O'Farrow, came into the room, talking in a whisper. Next to him is Lazaricata, my second most hated woman.
　O'Farrow is dressed in a way that emphasizes his thinly muscled, slender body, showing off his shoulders and arms. Branding bruises are etched into his shoulders and chest.
　Lazaricata wears a rather bulky outfit with lots of jingles and accessories, and you can't really see the inside. Their taste in clothes is very futuristic. I can't speak for the others, but...
　Both of them seem to be deliberately keeping their magic in check, so they don't have the discomfort you feel on the skin like Zahava. But just looking at them pisses me off. I simply don't get along with them.
　Both O'Farrow and Lazaricata have white skin, as if to show that they are awakened.

I'm not sure what to make of that.
"My Lord! Why is there a traitor here?

　Zahava glared at Yugra warily. Well, that's the right reaction. Because of Yugra, the Kuro Sister was sealed up, and almost half of the demons who tried to stop her were killed.
　At least you don't stare at her as if you're judging her like O'Farrow and Lazaricata.

"It's a small matter. He won't bother me anymore.
Yeah, yeah. Don't worry, I won't get in Kuro's way.
How can I trust you? Because of your betrayal, the Demon Lord...
"Zahava!

　I'm not sure what to do. When Kuro Sister is around, it's not hard to control this guy. Zahava was in love with Kuro Sister before she became a demon. He's a guy who's willing to go to his death for his sister, just like Neillertes of the Blue King.

"I don't feel any magic power. He looks like a dead man.
"You look so miserable. "Kuro.
Hey! Ophalo! Lazarikata! How dare you speak to the Demon Lord like that!

　If there's a problem, it's with Orfaro and Lazaricata. They're survivors of the same village. I'm not sure if you'll be able to find a way to get your hands on one.

This is the first time I've prepared this body to escape from the demon ...... demon eater created by Narya.
What is it? So you're not completely resurrected?
Yes. ...... Zahava, what happened to Idrach and Ukawaki? Why are they late for the call?
They're dead. They're both dead.
What?

　Zahava tilted his head curiously. Ah, it's headache time now. Hang in there, Kuro Sister, and me.

"Well, there's only three of us left now. Everyone else is dead! Oh, that's a bit of a misnomer. Are there two of us still alive?
"......, explain.
You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them in the marketplace.

　This is the current state of the Serendipity demon world. In the beginning, there were thirty-six of the Kuro Sister's companions, but after Yugra's betrayal, sixteen of them died, and of the remaining twenty, fifteen had mental breakdowns and either committed suicide or were disposed of by their companions.
　Only three people here are still fully awake and self-aware. The other two, like Nektohar's last moments, have lost their selves and are wandering around the Serende demon world as monsters.

I told you. I told you, "Kuro". I told you, Kuro. Your will may be absolute, but there are limits to the minds of those you incite. Those who follow you as human beings will not be able to survive as demons.

　Yugra is laughing hysterically with tears in her eyes. Aside from his inability to read the atmosphere, the situation just sucks.
　All of the people who had tried to walk with her on her path, who had straightforward personalities like Idlak and Ukawaki, could not endure the mental wear and tear of the years.
　This is the same as the Blue King's men. This is the end result of the human spirit not being able to adapt to the body of a demon. The more decent a person is, the more inevitable this end is.


　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I see. Everyone else has gone before us. Zahava, is there a grave for them?
No, sir. They all turned to dust when they died. They couldn't be buried.
...... Thehedral. Can you do that for me?
Oh, yeah. I'll get it ready for you. ......

　The black sister looks at the three surviving demons without moving an eyebrow, while Yugra laughs. I'm not sure if she's thinking about the scenes she's seen in the past or if she's already thinking about the future.
　Although these three have difficult personalities, they are at the top of the demon tribe category. In terms of simple combat ability alone, they could rival even the Scarlet Beast.
　If the survivors were all in a sentient state, the battle would have ended in a one-sided game. Now we can see the possibility of losing.

"Demon Lord, Demon Lord! You're going to kill the humans again, aren't you? You can kill them all, can't you?
"Yes. Narya won't get in the way anymore. This time I'll kill them all.
You don't like it? Why should I obey you in such a hapless manner?

　Lazaricata looked at us contemptuously. Zahava's expression froze and O'Farrow looked at the whole thing as if he didn't care.
　So this is how it's going to be. This is how it's supposed to be. Lazaricata has hated the Kuro Sister since she was human. It's like she reluctantly joined the group because the people around her were able to calm her down.
　Because her power was absolute, she followed her while hiding her dissatisfaction, but now...

"Razarikata! You're talking to the Demon Lord!
"Shut up, Zahava. Do you really think that a spider who nests under the Kuro is qualified to admonish me?
So you want to be eaten, do you? You deceiver!

　The room was filled with a deadly atmosphere. Zahava is about to unleash his power with the intention of seriously killing Lazaricata. Lazaricata, too, is about to get into a fighting stance.
　Oh, they're too low on the boiling point. They've killed hundreds and thousands of people, so I can understand why they're not afraid of taking a life. Can't you at least have a little bit of a sense of family? Impossible? I know.

Okay, that's enough.

　Zahava and the rest of the demons were all slammed into the ground as if they were crushed by an invisible wall. The spell used was the popular gravity magic of the Yugra religion, but the speed and power of the spell deployment was unbelievable.
　Above all, I couldn't sense any of Yugra's magic. Is this the principle of the "blind eye" of Ecdysius, or perhaps the great demon Beguragud? He deployed a magic circle in a space that only he could see, and directly transferred the magic circle in its activated state. There's no way to avoid this.

"Yugra......!
I've given Kuro a chance to take revenge. I gave the Kuro an opportunity to take revenge. If you guys, who are the means to do so, destroy yourselves before it even starts, it would be a pity, wouldn't it? I'll at least help Kuro build up his forces. You don't mind, do you? Kuro.
"...... as you wish.

　Yugra walks over to Lazaricata, who is trapped by gravity magic. You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.
　He then grabbed Lazaricata by the hair and forced her head up so that he could look at her.

"......!
I'll at least give you a choice. You can either shut up and cooperate, or you can shut up and be made to cooperate. Which do you prefer?

　That's weird. I was going to go with my black sister, but now I'm starting to miss the other side. There's really no one decent in this camp.