Volume 6 Chapter 1 (1/2)
I returned to my residence and tackled on the gathered paperwork. I had been gone for only a day but a fair bit of petitions and contracts had been delivered already.
As I was going through those, I thought about the thing with Fel.
It seemed that, while Awakened, I had fondled with her tail and even stole a kiss. Worse, it also seemed that I had promised to do something even more amazing. Normally, going further could only mean one thing.
On the topic of doing such a thing, the question of how to do it floated in my mind.
The easiest would be to [Awaken] and let what would happen, well, happen.
To be frank, I did not have any experience whatsoever on such things. My Awakened self might have been able to toy around with Fel but for my normal self, such things were of course impossible.
”But no, I can't do such a thing. Obviously.”
And so, I expelled such thoughts from my head.
Alright, I'll just pleasure her as though I'm pleasuring Kuina. She is Kuina's younger sister so she'll most probably love that too.
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After doing the gathered paperwork, I wrote letters for [Time] Demon Lord Dantalian, [Dragon] Demon Lord Astaroth, and [Wind] Demon Lord Stolas.
What I wrote about were the details of the previous campaign.
I wrote about Marcho being reborn via [Rebirth] but then, I left out the part about my proposal to her.
Actually, [Time] and [Dragon] probably already knew everything that was in my letter but still, considering that they helped, it was my obligation to properly report to them about what happened.
After I finished writing about all that, I mentioned that I was going to hold a feast three days later and that they should come if they were able to. I also asked, in the case they could not make it to the feast, when it would be most convenient time for them to attend and be given a better report and a better thanks.
I suggested a feast because I felt that it was important to have everyone be together in one place.
In the letter addressed to [Time], I wrote that Fel was well, whereas in the letter addressed to [Wind], I wrote that Rozelitte and her powers were incredibly useful.
Once I was finished, I had the letters be delivered by the blue bird that Stolas had entrusted to me.
Pretty soon, we will have to say goodbye to Rozelitte and Fel.
I thought so and felt a little lonely. Parting with Fel was going to be particularly sad since she had made such good friends with Kuina and the others. They will be pretty sad about saying good bye to her too, I thought.
But then again, not having Fel by our side and missing her, [Time] was also on that same boat. And so, I decided to send her off with a smile instead.
I then released the blue bird to sky. And now, I wait for their answers.
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Sometime later, I crossed paths with a blue bird and it had delivered a letter from the [Dragon] Demon Lord.
Written in it were things about the Demon Lords that had attacked Marcho.
The ringleader, the [Black] Demon Lord, had received the [Dragon] Demon Lord's assault and then retreated to the inner most part of his dungeon and fortified his defense. In addition, it seemed like the humans who followed that Demon Lord's religion were incited by the assault and thus were preparing for an assault of their own against the [Dragon] Demon Lord's dungeon.
The [Dragon] Demon Lord had written that he had no intentions of falling to some humans so I didn't have to worry. Still though, in case he needed some assistance, I was going to help.
Aside from the [Black] Demon Lord, six other Demon Lords participated in attacking Marcho. One of them had led a charge against Avalon but was killed by the [Time] Demon Lord who was protecting my Avalon. Meanwhile, another two of the six were killed in the explosion of the MOAB.
It seemed that the dungeons of those three slain Demon Lords, devoid of a leader and proper chain of command, were unable to offer any decent resistance and had their crystals broken by the Demon Lords in the [Dragon] Demon Lord's faction.
As for the three surviving Demon Lords, it seemed they managed to return to their dungeons and defended it. As for how, apparently, when things were turning sour for them, they immediately pulled out all their forces from their Marcho's dungeon and diverted it all to the defense of their own dungeon.
The fact that the ringleader and half of his performers were, at the moment, alive and well wasn't very good news since they could attack Avalon at any time.
I had to prepare for any attack at any time but considering Marcho's monsters were now under my command, I thought it wouldn't be that hard.
Plus, I remembered about the two Demon Lords that were killed. While I was in an Awakened state, I was able to use the unique skills of any Demon Lord I had slain.
For example, I was made aware last time that I could use [Evil]'s ability to make female monsters pregnant and thus create new monsters. I had no intention whatsoever of using such an ability in my lifetime but then, the abilities of the two I had just killed were another matter.
I still didn't know what the new abilities were though and whether they could become a war potential. I wanted to try them out but I was anxious on using [Awakening] and losing myself again. I guess I need to do some special training with it while having Kuina and the others watch over me.
”Okay, that's enough for now.”
I said so out loud and rotated my shoulder.
I'm beat. It seems my monsters were too but I personally am tired from the last war. I guess I'll go take a breather and walk around the city.
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In the shops of Avalon, my monsters were having more fun than usual in their shopping.
It seemed that the bonus money they received had loosened their purse strings.
This wasn't the first time my monsters contributed to the local economy though. In fact, through the salaries they received for their work, they did so regularly.
I was able to give them salaries thanks to the silver coins made from the unused silver from my [Mine]. The bonus money also came from there.
”Ah! Oto-san, here!”
”Master, this way.”
Kuina and Fel waved their hands at me and invited me to come over. Each one's tail—a fox tail for Kuina and a wolf tail for Fel—were swinging energetically. Seeing them like this, they looked nothing but true sisters.
The two were munching on some meat skewers which was Kuina's favorite.
If I wasn't mistaken, the lamb was softened and marinated on yogurt, spiced to remove any unwanted smell, and then grilled. Considering that its price was reasonable, it tasted good, and there were plenty on one order, I too liked it.
”Oto-san, say AHH”
Kuina said so and then brought a skewer near my mouth. In response, I smiled wryly as I opened my mouth. When I did so… another skewer was thrusted upon me.
”Eat Fel's too.”
The meat were cut into large portions so when they both tried to feed me, my mouth became full and I found it hard to just chew.
Nevertheless, spitting them out was a big no so I powered through and chewed.
”T-thank you. It's delicious.”
I said so and patted both Kuina and Fel's heads. Their fox ears and wolf ears felt pleasant to touch.
”Yay ♪”
”Yeah, that's right, be grateful.”
Kuina and Fel said different things but they were both pleased.
”The two of you are going around and trying out the food, right?”
”Yup! Actually, we invited Rorono-chan and Aura-chan too but they said they had something to do and went ahead to the workshop and the orchard.”
Kuina looked somewhat lonely as she said so.
What those two were doing while they were away was probably on her mind.
”I see. Then, can I go around with you? I'm in the mood for some good food.”
”Yeah, absolutely! ♪”
Kuina took my left hand and, when upon seeing that, Fel took my right.
And so, there I was, with a beautiful girl in each arm.
Looking at me like that, the citizens of Avalon began to whisper among themselves.
I was sure it was just my imagination but I thought I heard the words The Great Lolicon Demon Lord.
After all, the humans that lived in Avalon had no idea that I was a Demon Lord and also, I was most definitely not a lolicon.
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