Once again, an army of demons of the same size appeared. The representatives of each country could not hide their surprise at the report of the Golden Demon King, but Marito immediately put into action the next defensive measure.
　On our side, there is Ao, who has the power of Annihilation to create an infinite number of soldiers. If that was the case, he predicted that the Kuro Demon King, who had been given equal or greater power by Yugra, would have the means to add to his army. The fact that he had moved the demons as if they were disposable during the first invasion was enough to suggest this possibility.
　The Kuro Demon Lord was currently stealing the bodies of his people. Even if he couldn't use his former power, he must have left some means to the Serende demon world. Marito is deploying his troops around the Great Firewall to deal with the situation.
　It seems that the demon army is still trying to go beyond the Great Firewall without paying attention to the soldiers. With the geographical advantage of the Great Firewall and the demons of the Blue Demon King, the battle situation is overwhelmingly in our favor. However, from the information that the demons that have not been observed until now have all appeared at once, there is no end to the concern that even if the demons that are invading now are destroyed, there will be more to come.

The Great Wall of Defense was built with earth magic. If it's only the scale, it's the highest in history, but the strength itself is not particularly superior. I don't know how long it will hold up if it gets into an endurance battle.
The demon's movements seem to indicate that it wants to fight an endurance battle. Is it difficult to reinforce it?
I think we can to a certain extent. But since it uses the magic of the earth, the magic of the earth around the Great Firewall is already on the verge of depletion. As long as we supplement the magic power from the outside, there will be a limit to the magic power we can use as a resource.

　Marito and the others are currently having a meeting about the durability of the Great Firewall and its future defense. All I can do at the moment is adjust to the idiosyncrasies in this body.
　The idiosyncrasies of the great demons I inherited from Duvraeus, but my body is too human to use these abilities. Still, some of the idiosyncrasies could be useful as an immediate new asset.

Do you feel like you can't extend your arm?
It seems so. The fact that the body is aware of bones seems to be a hindrance.

　At present, there are five things that can be used: a roaring right leg, a running left leg, a sniffing nose, an intelligent ear, and a chattering tongue. All of them are degraded compared to the ones used by Duvraeus and other great demons, but they will have their uses. I'm going to practice the use of specificity with Ao and see how my body feels.

It seems that the singularity of the arms, stomach, back, horns and tail, which do not exist in the first place, is difficult to change. Can't you just grow them back with your mind?
Because they don't grow back. ......
That's true. ....... I've had one amputated, so I have a feel for how to regrow it. ......

　But with both legs strengthened, the speed of movement on the ground is definitely improved. More importantly, my senses have been sharpened by my "sniffing nose" and "intelligent ears," and that's a big change. Even at this point, I feel that I'm a few steps stronger than before. But this is not enough. It's too slight a change to fill the role of the Duvraioli I lost.

"Have I recovered enough to indulge in child's play? Ecdysium.
"The Blue Demon Lord?

　The two who appeared were the Blue Demon King and Neil Ryates. I'm not sure what to make of this. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"What's with the 'blue'? This is a proper training session. You can't treat it like child's play.
"What's wrong with calling a joke a joke? Or do you think you can beat the demons in their waking state if you keep doing it that way?
It's .......

　The Blue Demon King looks at me. I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it.

"Not bad. I thought it was hopeless at first, but it seems to have taken a turn for the better. Duvraioli, you say, good riddance.
"Oh, it's you!
I'm complimenting you. Ecdysium, you've reached your potential. You have the potential to defeat the demons of the waking world.
...... What do you mean?

　Before you can answer my question, the Blue Demon King generates a plant and deploys it in front of us. The map created by the plants, in some places there are pawns that resemble me and the Iliad.

The Kuro does not rely on military strategy. Everything is forceful, and it's easy to predict what will happen next. He's going to break through the Great Firewall head-on, and he's going to continue to unleash his nearly inexhaustible army.
"Is there any countermeasure to ......?
The demons are infinite, but the guides are finite. Kuro himself cannot deliver the demons to our side. The only people who can do that are the demons and the colorless. The second wave of demons must also be guided by the demons, although they are not visible at the moment.

　It's almost suicidal for the black demon lord, who has lost his power, to move out of the Serende demon world. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to do. Can you win?
The only way is to win, don't worry about it. When I collide with the Colorless, the Kuro will use his demons to maximize the damage to our side. You'll have to hold off one of those demons head on.
But with me now, ......
It's a demon in its waking state. You've only been a demon for a short while, so it's only natural that there's a difference. Then you too should reach the sentient state.


I'm also ...... in an awakened state.

　When I confronted O'Farrow, I understood that he was far ahead of me. He is a perfected demon and has complete control over his power. He is a complete demon and has complete control over his power.

You know what you're talking about. ....... If you can do that, you'll have no trouble! If you can do that, then why hasn't Neil Ryates reached the awakened state?
I'm not sure what to say. No matter how many thousands or tens of thousands of years this thing lives, it will never reach the waking state.
"Heh. ......
Why are you smiling in embarrassment .......? So you're saying that Exoik can fulfill the requirements?
Yes.
You assure me, .......
But you know firsthand what it means to be in a sentient state. Are you ready to become the same as that monster?

　The Ophirian, who interferes with the reason of the world and controls powers outside of reason. In order to defeat him, you need to reach the same dimension. I'm already a demon.
　I've already stopped being a demon, a human. But I still had my humanity. That's why everyone around me saw me as a person and treated me as a person. If I get the power of the unreasonable, the way they look at me and treat me will change drastically.

If there's a chance, I'll take it.

　Still, there's no need to hesitate.

Just because the devil entrusted you with something doesn't mean you can stand up to him on account of others.
That's true. I was entrusted with this power by Duvraeus. Part of me feels that I have to repay that will. But it's my will that I'm in this fight. I want to win this war. I want to do whatever I can to make that happen. Duvraeus' will is not a reason to face me, it is a force to be faced.
Even if it means becoming a repulsive monster myself?
"If it gives everyone else a chance to live a safe life?

　I've been greatly influenced by my people. I've been greatly influenced by my compatriots. They used to say, "I want to live a safe life," and I've come to understand them and wish for the same thing.
　However, when I saw my compatriots, I realized that they did not just want to live in peace. He was putting others before himself, even though he wished to do so. I came to understand the meaning of this when I started to have the same wish.
　Of course, if I could live peacefully without making waves, that would be fine. But you are not alone in the world. If I open my eyes, there are many people out there. They are important to me because they have a part in my life, and they add color to my life.
　I want them to live in peace and quiet. I want to live by the side of such happy people. I interpret this to be the meaning of "I want to live in peace" that my people wish for.

"......
"You have nothing to worry about. I've got you. No matter what I become, you'll never see me as anything but me, will you?

　I've decided to live with blue. If I don't win this battle, I won't be able to carry out that will. Ao must continue to live as a demon king who is feared and hated by humans. If it's for the sake of a future where she can live happily, it doesn't matter what I become. I just need to be me.

　I'll be fine.

　After taking a short rest, the Kuro Demon Lord continues to watch the battle lines again. I can only say a few words, so I'll just see this through to the end. I can feel his intention.
　But he didn't speak to me at all during his rest. I feel a little sad.

"Hey, you look bored.
"It's good for my mental health that there's no change in the scenery.

　As if to naturally intervene in the gap in consciousness, Seiya Yukura appears in the mental world of the Kuro Demon King. He's also a pretty bored guy. He's the kind of guy who needs to be bored, though.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on here.
"...... Well...

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　It seems that Archbishop Ucka and Maja have been rescued, but their safety is unknown here. And Duvraeori's end is also ...... just thinking about it makes my heart overflow with dark emotions.

Do you feel itchy that there is nothing you can do?
"This is the best we can do. It's the best we can do.

　If I had been on the other side, I might have been able to do something. If I had been on the other side, I might have been able to do something. I might have been able to understand Zahava and the others, and I might have been able to come up with a plan or two to make the Iliad's fight easier. But it was more important to keep this man still. If Seiya Yukura were to move, it would be the end of this battle. If this man doesn't move because I am powerless, there will be no more success.

Even if you understand the big picture, it's still going to be hard.


That's right. So you're harassing a guy who's in such pain and suffering?
I'm just checking. I had a weird intuition.

　His face almost tensed up at the words, but somehow he managed to remain his usual self. It was fortunate that he was inside the mind of the Kuro Demon King, so there was no physical burden.
　Seiya Yukura has multiplied his own talents and is well versed in all fields. Among them, he has the crisis-sensing ability of a harddog, and the observational eye of a ritualist. It is only natural that he has one or two talents that allow him to notice factors outside of his own thinking.
　This talent of Seiya Yukura's has made me unconsciously wary of him. He knows I'm up to something.

He's a difficult demon lord. It's hard not to get offended.
In moderation. If she wants to get rid of you, she'll have to at least do that. It's a lot of work and a lot of risk to get a new body.

　Still, this man does not use his ability to read my thoughts. He's just sending a message to the Kuro Demon Lord to stay out of his way. Well, there is no doubt that he is a man of leisure.

I don't know if the Kuro Demon Lord hates me enough to rely on you, who he hates.
It's nice to be relied on, though. It's nice to be relied on, but compromise can leave you feeling empty.

　I'm not the same person I was when I first met this guy. I have obtained a lot of information and have had time to think it over. Now, I am in a situation where I cannot let anyone read my mind.
　Seiya Yukura can read my mind at any time. Because he can read my mind at any time, he doesn't try to do so right now. It is necessary to go around the edge of the range that will not let him do so, but ...... it is still safe.

"So this is what's going on in Master Kuro's mind. It's not so much that Kuro's mind is bleak as it is that ...... you've set up a space to store the man, Yugra?
"Why are you here? O'Farrow.

　I'm not sure how long I've been in this place, but there's an O'Farrow there who looks no different from the real world. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. He's a man who fights by interfering with reason. The way he got into this place is probably similar. But the security is so lax that it worries me, man.

It's easy to read minds, isn't it? Curiosity. You're the next otherworldly transferee, a factor in the next generation. After this battle is over, Kuro will release him, right? I thought I'd see what he would do then.

　Despite the fact that he was dealing with Seiya Yukura, O'Farrow spoke without hesitation. The situation of Shigeya Yukura is ...... rather unpleasant. To be more specific, he looks at you as if he has found a pest that has entered his house.

You stepped into the mind of Kuro to satisfy your own curiosity. That's what you did, isn't it?
"Yes. But I think it's best to leave it alone. I'll die at your discretion, but if I do, it's your sabotage of Master Kuro. Even if you can come up with a price, you don't want to create more of a rift, do you?

　There was no emotion in Seiya Yukura's eyes as he looked at O'Farrow. The fact that he does not immediately take action is because he believes that O'Farrow has a point.
　Killing O'Farrow here would be an act of gain for the human side. It would also be a breach of his promise to me, and a reason for the Kuro Demon King to hate him even more.

If you are unhappy about staying here, I have a suggestion for you. Yugra, you can use the power of governance, can't you? Would you be willing to show me and the man around the virtual space?
And give him the same power as you and play with him.
Oh, you read my mind. Yes, I'm curious to see how far that man will go when he can interfere with reason as much as you can. Will he be more powerful than the next generation, or just an ordinary man who can't reach as far as you?
Do you really think I need to grant you that wish?

　Oh, shit. This guy O'Farrow, he knows what he's talking about. He's so vague in his judgment that he could easily be overruled if the Kuro Mad King were involved. He knows that I'm doing this to keep this foul being out of the fight, and if he wants to keep the situation going, he's going to have to play along with his sideshow.
　Of course, if left unchecked, O'Farrow would be killed and the relationship between Seiya Yukura and the Kuro Demon King would worsen. If it gets to that point, Seiya Yukura might just say, "That's too much trouble," and quit the fight. Then our plan will be completely ruined.

"Yeah, you guys, don't get all nasty in people's minds! Seiya Yukura, it's fine with me. I'd rather play along with that lunatic than offend the Kuro Demon Lord. You can guarantee my safety except for my mental health anyway, right?
"...... can't help it. Okay, O'Farrow. I'll at least give you a place to stay as a reward for obeying Kuro's orders.

　I'm not sure what you're glaring at each other about in your mind. ....... When Shigeya Yukura snaps his fingers, the scenery around him shifts. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　The surrounding scenery was a plain with a horizon line visible everywhere you looked. It's a world full of improvisation, as if the Orphalos wouldn't be conscious of every detail.

"Well, my consciousness is separated from the Kuro Demon King now, isn't it? Is everything okay over there?
No problem. Your soul itself is still inside her. It's not your soul that I transferred here, but your consciousness. If you want a detailed explanation of that, I can pour it directly into your head.


I'll pass. So, as I understand most of this from our earlier conversation, ...... what are you going to do?
"I'm putting you on a temporary par with the O'Farrow. It's a way to interfere with science, to give you knowledge. Then you can play with it as you like.

　Seiya Yukura gave the Demon Lords special powers. The main part of that power comes from the art of interfering with reason. Aside from the physical body, you're getting pseudo-power on par with the Demon Lord. Normally, I would be excited about this, but unfortunately, I can't be so carefree as to rejoice in this situation.

What about the body? What about my body? I'm still an ordinary person, right?
"There are plenty of ways to augment your body once you have the power. Whether it's a demon body or not is just a bonus. And if you die in this space, you'll be resurrected automatically. You don't have to worry about your life.
"That's a dimension I don't understand. I'm not much of a fighter in the first place. ......
That's okay. Unlike Ygrra, I've never been much of a fighter.

　You can see that the expression on O'Farrow's face is almost unchanging and unsympathetic, but you can hear that his voice is a little more joyful. For this demon tribe, the purpose of the Kuro Demon Lord is probably unimportant. What lies deep within him is his own sublimation. It's a desire to pursue his own way of being and to keep going.

"O'Farrow, about the deadline...
If I get bored, it's over. If the man's heart is about to break, you can stop him.

　He's a complete toy. But if this maniac is willing to be a piece of the battle between the Kuro Demon King and humanity, then he should be willing to bear some of the burden.
　Besides, this is a unique opportunity to interfere with the Kuro Mad King's pawns. I'll take advantage of this and do what I can to make things a little easier for Ilias and the others.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?
All you have to do is try to convince the Overlord, right?

　Do the appropriate preparatory exercises and check your physical sensations. It's a little weird that I don't feel hungry or anything, but it seems to be fine for me to move as usual. Aside from what happens when you're given a way to interfere with that logic.

I'm glad you're talking so quickly. I'm really looking forward to seeing how much of a difference ...... you can make.
"Yes, it's a sideshow. It's a sideshow, for you and for us. Let's see what kind of evil you're aiming for.
...... Wow, you have good eyes. Oh, you're going to get more out of this than you think. ......!

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to play with it as a way to relax and relieve my sorrows.