Volume 1 - CH 4.10

However, an unforeseen circumstance evolved—— which was like putting water into the really amazing food.

“Excuse me for interrupting you on your meal, Your Majesty.”  

Mamoyo’s voice could be heard over along with the sound of her squeaky footsteps closing in. 

A beautiful woman in a military uniform, with a touch of sexiness in her dignity, appears in the Nefarious Phoenix Room.  

(Even though I stopped eating, but she, Bellno didn’t stop…)

“Mamoyo heh. Even you are coming here this early in the morning. What’s bothering you?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. It seems a scenario, urgent enough to have your ears heard immediately, has befallen upon us. Please attend to that issue immediately.”

Mamoyo kneeled towards him without any openings/laze whatsoever and reported him in fast words.

(REALLY… WHAT THE HECK! PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK!)

Deep inside the chests of Kengo, a small clump of murky dark clouds starts to form.

As a demon general of [Greed], Mamoyo has a craving nature even when it comes to gathering information.  

Therefore, she can be relied upon to know about some tempting scoops of juicy stories to listen to, or, detect any incident or a problem as soon as it happens and report it back to me as soon as possible. 

This time it seems that the cause was apparently the latter.

“Being one as your own calibre, is the situation that dire to even make you also panicked?”

While being inwardly shaken to the core, Kengo asks her. 

Don’t tell me, did the great volcano residing in the territory of the Grand Duchy of Saturnia at last erupt?

Don’t tell me! Did the sisters of the Astaroth family, famous for their acrimonious relationship, have declared war against each other, causing a civil war breaking out?

Or don’t tell me! Did they possibly found out about the true nature of Kengo and revealed it to other demon generals, staging a coup d’état!?  

My mind started filling up with all the unpleasant possibilities that can possibly come.  

However, no matter how much I try to imagine, there would be just more seeds of more headaches just lying down around me, yet to be thought upon. In this another world called Formirama. 

And then, Mamoyo answered.

“It’s a Brave man, Your Majesty.”

“HAAA!?”

“We have received information that the “Red Hero – Ares” and his party members are on their way to immorally try to take the life of His Majesty and thus proceeding forwards aiming for this castle.”

“That Brave man, who is he? Is he someone… really someone dange—- enough to be afraid of?”

“I’m sorry to say, but they are geniuses at murdering the Demon Lord. In the past, a number of assassins have somehow infiltrated the Castle of the Demon King and have usurped the life of the then ruling Demon Lord assassinating them right into the Throne Room.”

“Are you for reaaaallll!”

Unconsciously, Kengo stared at the roof.

Well, in this Formirama, there is a persona as the demon lord existing. So a person like the Brave or the hero to also exist is not much of an unforeseen thing. But even so!…. Even so! …

“…… Good work informing me about it. Really good work on finding that info, Mamoyo.”

“YES!, in order to not let the previous mishaps recur again, this time we have set up a wide network of surveillance in the human realm, striving to get the grasp of each and every action of that Brave and his party as much as possible.”

“How thoughtful! To have such an outstanding subordinate as you I am really fortunate!” 

“I am extremely happy. I just work with the sole thought to make your over-bounding love mine alone. That’s all.”

Mamoyo bows deeply, and then continues on to give advice on that. 

“The hero’s ability should be taken with a pinch of salt. If it’s a low-ranking person, it’s definitely scary, but if it’s against high-ranking demon generals like us then we can give him a go for his money.”  

“To that degree huh…… Then, what is the extent of the strength of this “Red Hero?” 

“If I were to confess according to the document at hand then, Ares is a strange man even among the brave, who would just take plain requests which would never be taken in by any other brave, continuously helping the helpless. Therefore, there is no listing of any brilliant achievements as such in his name.”

“But. The lack of achievements is never equal to the lack of ability. You must never be careless.” 

“As expected of your clarification, I’m awed at your insight.”

(I’m just a lousy chicken, so I always imagine the worst, the worst type of situation that can ever befall right……)  

Kengo was thinking inward although, while outwards, he was “Fafafa” expanding his usual Demon King laughter.

Keeping that aside,

“Ah, I understand. Then there is only one way of action that can be taken ──”

Kengo turns back and laughs in his Demon King demeanor more and more.

“GATHER THE SEVEN GREAT DEMON GENERALS! WE WILL BE HAVING A MEETING!”

And so, I decided to rely on the strength of my subordinates. There was no hesitation whatsoever.

“Understood. Although Sato and Levi have returned back to their own territory for their respective purposes, I will go and ask them to return back to the castle immediately.”

“I am sorry for the trouble, Mamoyo. Though, I will be requiring you in more service.” 

“Your words are wasted upon me, My Majesty.”

Kengou shows his appreciation to his loyal subjects, as Mamoyo left the palace to gather the other five Demon generals. Just like she came, he watches her as she goes back sharp and swiftly.

(I’ve gotten stuck into another trouble again. ……. God ……, did I do something bad/wrong ……?) 

I have already become disheartened and dejected.

I still had about 30 percent of my breakfast left on the plate, but I had somehow completely lost my appetite. 

“…… I’m hungry.”  

Only Bellno was there unaffected, eating and chewing grandly.

Un. Isn’t it really wonderful to be without any worries and trouble whatsoever. 

Right, you (referring to Bellno).