Chapter 11 – Episode 11 ― Do You Eat? (2)
Episode 11 ― Are you eating? (2)
The rudeness he had committed just seconds before was repeated by the corrections officer. However, the demon king stared into those eyes and spoke as if emphasizing.
“Be sure to eat something delicious. Rice is important. Emphasize. Rice is important.”
“… Yes… Oh, I get it…”
That’s how Roan made a request to the corrections officer and came out.
The reason why I didn’t say ‘don’t kill’ in the middle of it was because I remembered the words of Shkviena’s morning saying that humans are the main food.
‘Because I was told not to kill humans, but if there is a starvation situation in the castle, that would be a problem.’
First of all, it is necessary to figure out what position humans are in the food chain here. It is Merde Kingdom where the hero spends most of the time in the game. The food situation of Evirgio, the demon kingdom, did not appear in the game.
However, if the devil starves to death because of it in order to take care of the slave, he is disqualified as a demon king.
If possible, it is best to allow humans to substitute for the labor of others. The best thing is to make sure they get paid for their labor properly.
But it’s a long way
‘First of all, from keeping life…’
If you stay in an inn like that, you’ll get sick that you didn’t have before. In fact, it was said that there were many people who died of disease in the inn before being eaten by the demons.
“We have a long way to go.”
Hearing Roan’s lamentation, Diobe thought.
‘If someone hears it, they’ll say it’s a line that a king would really say.’
If Roan had looked at the likability number flickering next to her face, he would have been able to confirm the number -98.
While walking in the garden of Jinrok, which was cultivated in a rare atmosphere in a desolate city and castle, the demon king pondered about tomorrow’s schedule.
‘I’ll do it because there are demons in prison… Hopefully it’s not like that. The servants’ quarters will be much better. Still, I’ll see how everyone is doing. I think I need to meet the chancellor as soon as possible.’
It seems that, like Princess Grünent, there could be someone in the prison who shouldn’t be there.
‘No matter how much you think about it, humans are said to have no taste… Why are humans the main food source? I must ask this too.’
In fact, there are a lot of things to worry about besides that. I need to find out if I can use my swordsmanship and skills as much as the original Demon King. I also have to make a good impression on the princess. Diobe is also a likable subject in the long run, so she needs to pay attention. If that’s not the case, should they be closely monitored?
His head was dizzy, but the demon king stared at the flower garden in an elegant manner that did not show it. Beyond the wall of the palace, the red sunset colored the back of the demon king.
The first day of the stormy world in the game was coming to an end.
***
“Your Majesty has sent it.”
“… ?”
Grünent accepted the bouquet that her maid, her demon, gave her, but she didn’t say anything.
It was surprising, but it was because she hadn’t decided in her heart how to treat the demons yet.
It took quite a while for her to come here to Basel, but she still wasn’t sure if she could pretend to be one of the Demon King’s companions.
At Erd, it almost felt like it was being disposed of like a stock item. From the time she crossed the Evirzio border, she was treated as a criminal.
When I left Erd, spring flowers were blooming, but now it is already early summer. The cool, dry summer night wind unique to the eastern part of the continent tickled the princess’s cheek. It was the wind outside that she felt only months after entering the castle.
“His Majesty also conveyed the word.”
“… What did you say?”
It would be nice to have an appropriate distance.
It was because he clearly felt how weak the humans of Evirgio were in prison.
I don’t know if the demon king is determined to treat me as an object of protection, and it’s unclear whether I’m the maid’s superior or just a guest.
Thinking this way, the princess politely asked her neatly dressed vampire maid. The lady-in-waiting also answered without making eye contact with her ambiguous superior-subordinate princess.
“Since the health of the ladies-in-waiting you originally brought was not good, His Majesty said that he would take care of them and send them to the shelter.”
“You say His Majesty is looking at it yourself?”
“Yes.”
The princess blinked her jewel-like eyes.
It was true that the maids were not in good condition. In addition to not being able to eat properly the entire time they were in prison, they were constantly tormented by the guards. In the end, one of the ladies-in-waiting died because she could not bear her suffering.
At the memory of her misery, Grunent bit her lip lightly.
It was incomprehensible that she had abandoned them so far and now suddenly looked after herself and her maids. What are they up to?
‘Has the situation changed by any chance?’
However, there was no factor that could dramatically win Erd against Evirzio. At least he was like that before he left. And with a high probability, the prediction won’t be wrong.
The Demon King’s behavior was erratic, but one thing was clear.
He has power over him. He said that if he had the right will, his momentum would stretch out tremendously.
‘Even if it’s someone who really acts according to what they say.’
“It is insufficient due to the urgent cleaning, but first of all, please sleep in the guest room. You should be able to move it to your official residence tomorrow. Then.”
The demon king’s room, which didn’t care about receiving guests, was a mess, so the servants of the demon castle spent the afternoon as hectic as ever. In the end, the demon maids left the room without waiting on the human princess, but the princess was not in a bad mood.
Rather, I was a little excited at the thought that I would be able to meet her ladies-in-waiting soon.
How many months did you spend in prison? It’s nothing to wash, change clothes, and go to bed alone.
Excitedly, she started pouring water into the vase. Late-season hyacinths have given off a nice scent. Indeed, she seemed to be able to sleep comfortably for the first time in a long time.
*
“Damn, I haven’t slept at all.”
She fell asleep
Getting a good night’s sleep was something I was proud of, but as my worries overlapped, I tossed and turned and fell asleep repeatedly.
When she asked to take the princess’ maids with her, she said that none of them were fine. When she belatedly received a report from the corrections officer and went to the treatment room, everyone was already drunk.
“… Shekvienna. Why is everyone so distracted? Is it because of life in prison?”
“No. A drug that manipulates memory is coming.”
Roan was surprised a little later by the correction officer’s remarks that were so calm.
“… Do you manipulate memories?”
In response to the demon king’s question, Schikwiena explained as if it were natural.
“Even though the human princess is isolated here, I don’t know what they’ll be able to do once the maids can roam around the castle. Princesses are rightfully owned by Your Majesty, but I would appreciate it if you would allow me, who is in charge of servants, to teach maids.”
… The word came out.
“A teaching assistant… , How… ?”
I will not deny that she has personal interests. Roan unknowingly held back his spittle. Shykvienna smiled softly.
“No normal human can go against this medicine. After giving them medicine and changing their memories to ensure that Your Majesty is the owner of them, we continue to supply them with less medicine. This medicine is a medicine that makes the memory accepted while drunk be recognized as happy. If the medicine is reduced, you will not be able to endure it.”
The succubus’ smile was bright.
“They will not hesitate to kill the princess for your Majesty’s sake.”
‘It’s brainwashing!’
Roan said to the corrections officer that she refrained from touching her forehead.
“Shikvienna. If possible, refrain from using this drug in the future.”
Shykwiena was surprised by the demon king’s soft tone and replied.
“Your Majesty, have you had any other arrangements?”
“There will be time to speak properly later, but we need to earn the princess’s trust. I don’t think the princess will like it if you think you’ve tamed the people around you with medicine.”
“Are you saying that on the subject of an insignificant human being, you have a different opinion than Your Majesty? Your great majesty need not worry about such trifles. Besides, the princess will never know about the brainwashing process. It is a drug that has the perfect teaching effect.”
With an expression of incomprehension, Shik Viena tried to reassure Roan, but the Demon King firmly rejected her proposal and had her brainwashing process stopped.
‘… It was fortunate that it was a step that could be rectified.’
She is a smart and quick-witted Princess Grünent. One in a million If you really get caught, you’ll be really in trouble.
Roan nervously scratched her messy hair as she rolled sleeplessly in bed.
Among the piled up worries, the thing I was most concerned about was ‘whether the strength of the demon king remains in me as well’. Ability to use skills and stats remained intact, but magic and swordsmanship were ingrained in the body. You don’t know how well you can use it as well as the original demon lord unless you try it.
Swordsmanship is also directly related to Roan’s life. Also, swordsmanship is the foundation of the Demon King. The current position, power, and even the very existence of this country is maintained by the premise of his overwhelming power.
I was about to fall asleep, forgetting the burden of him, but this time someone knocked on the door.
“… What!”
The demon king’s voice, barely awake from sleep, was sharp with annoyance. A terrified voice answered from outside the door. It wasn’t Diobe’s voice, it was the voice of a servant he’d heard for the first time.
“Lungs, Your Majesty. The slaves of the night are coming.”
“… ?”
Roan, who was sitting on the bed in a daze, understood what he meant after a while.
So, every night a sex slave came into bed like this? Could it be that they all died every time?!
The demon king answered while clutching his head.
“By living. Send it back.”
“… Yes.”
Questions were not allowed, but Roan understood the attendant’s question in the gap where the answer was not immediately forthcoming.
But I wasn’t in the mood to kindly explain.
And again, in a dreamless dream, I tossed and turned until the dawn broke, and I thought I had barely closed my eyes, but when I opened my eyes, it was morning. It seems like he fell asleep for a few hours.
“It’s cramped, it’s cramped.”
Is this causal retribution? Roan had a strange idea.
A power that could not even be dreamed of in the original world. Status. Appearance. Authority. The elements that can enjoy a tremendous life even if there is only one of them are concentrated in one character.
I see Did I give up my personality and knowledge to balance it?
In the midst of this, it is absurd that the impact of lack of sleep is not large due to high health values. I feel like I should be sleepy, but my body feels so refreshed with just a few hours of sleep, so it feels like a lie.
“Okay, let’s be thankful for what we got.”
Even when I was in my 20s and had a lot of stamina, my body wasn’t as light as this. You can’t get this even if you give ten thousand gold.
Roan decided to think positively.
How wonderful will today’s breakfast be?
Her mouth was salivating. Yes, Koreans have a heart for food. Others called it jjambab, but he was originally a man who lived content with just one meal in the military. It was the first time in his life that he received all three meals a day.
Roan stretched out of bed.
The Demon King’s sword, which I will be testing today, is neatly stored in the bedroom. A sword I hadn’t touched all day yesterday.
I’m finally going to try it Fiora, the demon king’s sword that is also famous in the game. Before calling the attendants and changing clothes, Roan carefully touched one of the best artifacts in the game.
“… ?”
Roan removed his hand, then put his hand back on the sword.
“… Why are you like this?”
The favorability was +30.
