Chapter 17: The Strongest Onmyoji Arrives at the Demon King’s Castle

The next day after collecting all the kings.

“… This is it?”

I was standing in front of a huge old castle.

The architectural style is different from that of the imperial castle. Somehow, it’s an ominous structure.

“’Yes, that’s right, Maou-sama,’ says the king.”

The silver demon conveys the words of King Athos.

“This is the Demon King’s Castle.”

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Why are we in such a place?

“… can’t we move the base?”

Yesterday.

After flying through the night sky and returning to the village of Hishidaichi with the kings, I was wondering where I should stay.

“It’s okay if you stay here. If I’m here, there’s no inconvenience.”

Risolera said so, but there were circumstances in which he didn’t want to do that if possible.

“… I feel like I’m being watched.”

There is no confirmation, but this intuition was probably correct. Moreover, with each passing day, I feel like the eyes of surveillance are getting stronger.

In the first place, it was impossible to have a secret discussion at the premises of a powerful organization called the Temple. Especially when it comes to those who care about the trends of each race, such as royalty and demon lords.

“Maybe so… but there’s no need to worry about it. It’s not like I’m going to have a problem with being asked.”

“Somehow I don’t like it. It wouldn’t be bad if the people in power sniffed around.”

Risolera, who is likely to have a deep connection with the temple, seemed dissatisfied, but I was reluctant to give in to her because of my previous life experience.

At that time.

“Hmm?”

King Athos poked me in the arm.

Then he whispers to hid attendant, the silver demon.

“Yes, yes… “If that’s the case, how about visiting the Demon King’s Castle?’’ said the king.”

“Demon King Castle?”

This is the building that the previous demon lord built and used as his castle.

Then the silver demon spoke after a short pause.

“The king said, ‘Is it suitable for the Demon King-sama’s stay?’”

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Then the next afternoon.

After we were ready, we immediately arrived at the Demon King’s Castle.

“Eh~, are we staying in a place like this~? Fili, I don’t like ruins!”

“I can’t believe the abandoned castle that was built 500 years ago is the lodging tonight. I feel like a vagrant. Has my rank finally fallen to this point…”

King Athos whispered to his attendant with a slightly annoyed look at the dissatisfied King Fili Nair and King Plushe.

The king Athos was a little miffed and whispered to the squire, “How dare you speak ill of the former castle of the Demon King? Besides, this place is by no means in ruins,’ the king said.”

I understood the meaning as soon as I entered the castle.

“It’s more beautiful than I thought.”

There is little dust, and there are even traces of repairs here and there.

It was clear that people had put their hands to it.

“This place is actually a tourist spot.”

The silver demon said.

As King Athos had not whispered into his ear, it seemed to be the servant’s own words.

“Traveling demons still visit from time to time. That’s why people from nearby demon villages regularly take care of them. The more people who visit the castle, the more the village will benefit.”

“Wow, great cash reason…”

Because it’s a legacy of history for the demons…it didn’t seem like that at all.

King Fili Nair eyes light up.

“Heh~, this place used to be a tourist attraction! The people in that village are smart!, I’m more curious about that!”

“Well… is this much acceptable?”

Looking around the castle restlessly, King Plushe seemed to have recovered.

King Sigil said to King Vill and King Gauss.

“I… I’m actually pretty excited. It feels like something out of the ordinary. What about you guys?”

“Me too! It’s a castle that’s out of the village, has no soldiers, and doesn’t have any security guards, but I’ll protect it even if monsters attack, so don’t worry!”

“I wanted to see the Demon King’s Castle once with my own eyes.”

The kings seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I suddenly turned my attention to Risolera, who was staring at the interior of the castle.

“Are you coming for the first time too?”

Risolera turned to face me, shook her head, and quietly answered.

“I’ve been here many times already.”

“Huh. Is that so?”

Maybe she’s more of a traveler than I thought.

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