Chapter 868 – Episode 798 – An Apology From the Head of the Honma Clan for His Disappointed Wife! (2)
“W-what is that… No, what on earth is this…?”
After completing the meeting between the demon leaders, the highest-level demons of the Hon Demon tribe returned to their territory for a while.
The moment they arrived at the residence of the low-level demons on the outskirts of the territory after a week, they could not help but be greatly embarrassed by the change in the scenery of the low-level residence from before.
“… Huh… That is…”
“Are you out of your mind!? No, why are you wasting such unnecessary money!?”
Low-level demons are beings who cannot escape their innate weakness no matter how good the environment is.
Because they are not suitable for the harsh environment of the demon spirit. Investing resources for them is a choice that should not be made from the perspective of the ruling class.
I don’t know if there is a rich environment around like humans and elves. Those who are not capable of doing so should prioritize those who can survive a little longer.
Aside from being weak, they are low-level demons with a short lifespan. Unless you have abundant resources, you won’t be able to do anything for the low-level demons.
Sacrificing the weak for the strong is the way the demons choose to live in the demon spirit. Therefore, no matter what tribe it is, only minimal support is provided to low-level demons.
But now, in the lower-class residence of the Honma tribe, large-scale construction that felt like it was on an absurd scale was going on.
“Where did you get such a large amount of wood and bricks!? Ah, no more than that! Those pillar-like things you see over there, they sure aren’t made of metal!?”
“… I guess that theory is true? “I think I can see things like magic stones here and there, right?”
“No, why on earth are things like that in the outskirts!? The population is expected to decrease because of the war! What are you saying about expanding the city to the outskirts like this!?”
“If you, the leader, don’t know, how should I know… But it’s strange. It looks strange to think of it as expanding the city…”
Proper supplies are never delivered to low-level demons.
In that order: highest level, upper level, and middle level demons. A society of demons that takes care of high-ranking demons first when they have supplies.
Still, from the perspective of humans and elves, even mid-level demons live a good life. Low-level demons usually live much worse than the poor people there.
Leftover items or waste materials that need to be thrown away. These are the low-level demons who equip themselves with houses and living tools, donate all the food they produce, and receive only the minimum rations.
But such large-scale construction is taking place in a low-class residential area far from the city. It was something that Mahan, the leader, could not understand.
“Rather than expanding the city or creating special facilities… It looks like they are creating a residential area.”
“Residence area!? In a low-level demon residence!? Are you saying they are building a place for low-level demons to live!? No, what kind of person would waste something like that!? Don’t you know we’re at war right now!?”
Still, due to the war, each tribe is gathering various supplies.
But in addition to that thick wood, there are bricks and metal that look sturdy. Even magic stones are being used for low-level demons.
As supplies have already been consumed for the war, the remaining supplies must be saved for high-ranking nobles. But you’re wasting money on low-level demons like that?
I had vain hopes that it might be some special construction. At the middle-aged man’s words that drove a wedge into his thoughts, Mahan had no choice but to close his eyes tightly and hold the back of his neck.
“Oh my gosh, I’m going crazy…! Prania, that woman, I left it there and what are you doing now!? If this continues, the city plan for the next few years will be…!”
“I don’t think Prania would do something like this without thinking… Um… What were Vinatana Muragan doing?”
“Could it be that a high-ranking demon committed this without Prania’s knowledge!? I don’t think there is such a crazy person…!”
The top-level demons were horrified by the scene unfolding in the low-level residence that was getting so close. Likewise, the upper-level demons are confused as to what they are seeing.
As soon as he could recognize the faces of the demons who were busy moving around in the low-class residence, Mahan immediately opened the window and spoke to the male closest to him.
“Hey! There you are, with a strange symbol carved on your forehead! Come this way!”
“Yes? Ah… Yes~ I understand~”
The male’s muscles, which are impossible to see among low-level demons, are exposed. A male leisurely moving a huge piece of wood.
Showing a foolish expression that seemed a bit unintelligent, the male put down the wood he was holding and approached the carriage Mahan was riding in.
“This is my first time seeing you!? What is your name!? What is this guy doing!?”
“Yes? Ah. Yes. “I am number 1178, belonging to the inferior male group number 28…”
“What? Cock…? No, then you are really a low-level demon!? No matter how I look at it, it looks like a high-class demon!?”
“A low-level demon? “What are you people doing, saying such discriminatory words?”
“What, what? Tea, tea?”
He just introduced himself as a low-level demon and asked if he was a low-level demon. A male demon frowning as if he had heard something unpleasant.
When the male number 1178 showed off his displeasure, the high-ranking demons pulling the carriage glared at him and shouted.
“You bastard! For a low-level demon, what a rude attitude to the leader! “
“Ah? Ah,~ Are you the leader of our Honma tribe? Sorry. “I have never met the leader before…”
“This bastard…!? How can you behave like that even after knowing that you are the leader…!? Hasn’t there ever been a mid-level demon who taught education in that residence…!?”
No matter how low-level demons are treated like slaves. High-ranking demons don’t just exploit them.
In any case, the low-level demons are also soul demons like themselves. No matter how incapable you are, you still feel the affection of being part of the same race.
Although due to the demon spirit’s environment and short lifespan, it is used as a stepping stone for high-ranking demons. If it weren’t for that, even if his abilities were low, he would have been treated like a commoner.
It is too unfortunate that they are low-level demons who only think about their own convenience. Among the high-ranking demons, there were people who came to take care of the lower-level demons from time to time in addition to finding out where they live.
We provide common sense education in preparation for when unexpected outsiders visit. Demons who volunteered for lower-level demons by giving them baths and special rations.
Since they must have received training from them, they would know what kind of demon the leader is. But the attitude of that male now was absolutely not the attitude towards the leader.
A very indifferent attitude, as if he had no interest in being the leader. The upper-class demons are so embarrassed by that attitude.
Even Mahan, the person involved, felt quite embarrassed by the calm appearance of the male, seeing himself as the leader.
“What, what…? Oh no, that’s it! More than that! What on earth is this construction doing!?”
“Of course, we are creating a village for the demons who lived outside the city…”
“No, why on earth!? Why on earth are you consuming supplies for the low-level demons!?”
“Hmm~? Why… Of course, to live…? “You’re making it, right?”
“No, that’s right! That’s not what I’m saying, why are they even building villages for low-level demons!”
A male named number 1178 tilts his head with a stupid expression as if he doesn’t understand Mahan’s words.
When Mahan let out a frustrated sound at the sight of the male, the male from a nearby tent saw the scene and ran towards him.
“Ahhh! Are you one of those people who went to the leaders’ meeting!? Sorry! “This guy doesn’t have anything to say!”
“Huh? Class monitor. “Have you finished eating?”
“Okay! I will deal with these people! “You go and get on with your work!”
As if I had heard something about Mahan and his group. A male demon that runs up and presses number 1178’s head and bows its head as if it is sorry.
As the male, who seemed a little less intelligent, walked away, he lowered his head again and showed courtesy to Mahan.
“Oh, I’m sorry~ I told you to tell me if you ever see a carriage like this. Because that friend is a friend whose body has not been properly infused with grace…”
“What, grace…? Big, big. No. Done. Anyway, I’m glad a guy I seem to be able to communicate with came along. “Can you explain this situation?”
“Of course. Ah. For your information, my name is Majo No. 33, and I belong to the toy male group.”
“… Under? What group…? No, you are also a low-level demon…? With a body like that…?”
Without even understanding what words he heard at that moment. A Mahan who judges a male to be a low-level demon based solely on his or her number.
However, the male in front of me was too strong to be viewed simply as a low-level demon.
Like number 1178 from before, there is a strange pattern carved on the forehead, and there appears to be a trace of something stuck around the corner of the mouth. Still, on the outside, the man looks like a high-level demon.
Of course, his height is a bit short for a high-level demon. Even so, the man’s appearance now was very different from the low-level demons Mahan knew.
No. If you simply look at the muscles attached to the body, it is enough to believe that it is a top-class demon.
How could such a strong male introduce himself as a low-level demon? It was something that not only Mahan, but also the other top-level demons sticking their heads out from the rear carriage, could not understand.
“Haha. You won’t believe it. I also never thought that I would change like this… Until recently, my body was what the leader thought of as a low-level demon.”
“Under? That means… You. Does this mean that low-level demons have bodies like that? How on earth?”
“It’s all thanks to the grace of the cult leader who came to save us demons! While the leader was away, a god came to our Honma tribe!”
“What? Poetry, God?”
I thought that a guy with whom I could communicate clearly had arrived. Mahan couldn’t help but make a bewildered expression when he heard number 33, which seemed like something was out of his mind.
However, while looking at Mahan with firm eyes, Number 33 began to explain about God, looking a little excited.
“You are truly God! By receiving the grace bestowed by him, all of us lower-level demons were able to escape our weak bodies!”
“… What? “All…?”
“Yes! Did Sarah say 800,000? Did you say 1 million? Anyway, all the soul demons who were low-level demons now have healthy bodies like me!”
“Under? No, what is that…”
I can’t believe it.
Improving the constitution of lower-level demons is, in a way, something that the entire demon race had hoped for.
There may be limitations due to the environment of the demon spirit. Anyway, many people found a way to change the weak bodies of low-level demons.
Research all kinds of magic or meet divine beasts. There were even people who went to study in the kingdom of humans, a hostile race, but no one could find a solution.
But suddenly a god came down and changed the lower-level demons. It was something you wouldn’t believe even if you saw it with your own eyes.
“Not even low-level demons! Intermediate, advanced, top level…! Everyone has received the grace of the religious leader and is free from class restrictions! Everyone now has much stronger desire and power than before!”
“What, desire…? Oh, no. Even the highest level demons have gained stronger power…?”
“Yes! We are demons who each have limitations depending on their rank! “The limit has disappeared!”
33 absurd stories that sound so absurd.
But despite this, Mahan couldn’t help but be a little tempted by the excited story of number 33.
Because growth is limited depending on class. After reaching that limit, demons cannot have stronger powers even if they want to.
The restrictions on those demons will disappear, and they will be able to have even stronger powers?
Not only can the already strong top-level demons become stronger, but even lower-level demons can become as strong as the top-level demons?
It is worth thinking about the fact that class disappears as you are the leader. If that can be done, it is also possible to overcome the human kingdom that is imprisoning them in the demon spirit.
Based on my knowledge, it’s a completely absurd story… But what I see before my eyes is Number 33’s strong-looking body, and the firm feeling that can be seen in his expression.
They were now telling Mahan that what he said in number 33 was true.
“I can’t believe it… God? I don’t think you’re talking about a goddess… But if this is real, then…”
“Haha. You may not believe it… But it’s true! Even though there is no evidence yet, everyone says that life expectancy has increased!”
“Even the lifespan…? No, no matter what, I still can’t believe it…”
“Well, we haven’t confirmed it yet as it hasn’t been that long, but… But since God said so, isn’t that so? Anyway, those of us who have seen the leader’s abilities have all become followers of the Demon King’s Church, serving him!”
“… Devil? “You mean the devil I know…?”
A title that cannot be considered the name of a god and refers to an ominous being known even to demons.
When Mahan tilted his head upon hearing the title, Number 33 smiled and pointed in the direction of the city.
“You’re right! It’s the devil! He is such an amazing person! When Prania learned of the Demon King’s abilities, she immediately joined the Demon King Church and designated it as the religion of the Demon King!”
“Prania…? Then, this construction…”
“Haha… Instead of just doing this here, I think it would be better to actually go and see… How our Honma tribe was saved! What kind of religion is the Demon King’s Church? Please go and see for yourself!”
If you go to the city, even more surprises await you. The confident voice of number 33 sounds like that.
The head of the Honma tribe and his attendants who heard that voice did not really understand it. Still, they had no choice but to follow what number 33 said and head to their own city.
