Chapter 103

When I Was Reincarnated into the World of an Ultra-Difficult Game, I Ended Up As the Sole Subordinate of the Ridiculously Strong yet Incompetent Demon Lord, Tasked with Creating a Dungeon

“I see… thank you. That helped.”

After receiving reports from Tokito and Okui, I had them leave the room.

It seems that before Pilkaya fought, or rather before faking her death, they had already played their parts well.

“How to defeat Fiona-sama, huh…”

“Maybe something like getting blown up in a crash?”

“Isn’t that the usual thing?”

“What are you saying?!”

Even though it’s about myself, why am I so calm about this? This demon is…

“Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to gather information about the conditions to defeat the Demon King-sama, but I did learn that it can’t be achieved right now, and that they are looking for a reincarnated person with the power to do so.”

“It seems like that’s been difficult, though. The fact that Kunimatsu and Zino have teamed up and expanded their search range is troublesome, but they still don’t have the fighting power yet.”

“Expanding the search range is troublesome, right? Even Pilkaya was found, and that could interfere with our future information gathering…”

Strengthening Kunimatsu’s appraisal ability, Zino’s powers are pretty strong as well. The more allies they gather, the more troublesome it becomes.

“Should I go and defeat them?”

“No, if there are heroes nearby, it seems like Ripianem won’t be able to win easily.”

“Hmm… that stings. Indeed, Rick and the others had the strength to defeat me.”

I guess I can’t make any rash moves. If even the Four Heavenly Kings could lose, then we have no choice but to have Fiona-sama fight.

However, I’m scared of the conditions Kunimatsu and the others mentioned to defeat Fiona-sama. If the condition is something like repeatedly battling and training the heroes, then we definitely shouldn’t make any rash moves.

“…What should we do?”

“I don’t think it’s something to worry about too much. After fighting them directly, I can tell that the heroes are still not in perfect shape. The reincarnated ones are also struggling to gather allies. It’s the same as before. I think we can consider this time as a preparation period for us.”

Pilkaya suggested that.

I see… If Pilkaya, who fought them directly, says that, then it’s probably more reliable than the information I gathered just by listening. I had been troubled about not being able to make a rash move, so focusing on preparing ourselves, as Pilkaya said, might be a good idea.

First, the resurrection of the Demon King’s army. Then, I’ll create a new dungeon and, if possible, take down or capture Kunimatsu or Zino there.

I don’t think there’s a need to change that plan. So then, what about the original plan for gathering ingredients?

“I guess I’ll have to redo the shopping.”

“No, I finished the secret shopping with everyone except Tokito and Okui. As for the money Rey was worried about, there doesn’t seem to be a problem.”

“I see. Sorry about running into the heroes. And it looks like we have enough funds.”

“Actually, we also have the money from Lopez selling healing potions to the beastmen. We’re actually pretty rich.”

I see. In that case, maybe the experience points conversion from the sales was fine as it was. I had planned to gradually return it anyway, so I’ll just take it little by little when the time is right.

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“Well, in the end, it feels like we’re back to square one.”

“Isn’t that fine? I’m happy with the life I’m living now.”

For Fiona-sama, I guess neither the heroes nor the reincarnated ones are threats.

It’s hard to believe that Fiona-sama, with such an incredible status, could be defeated.

“Even so, if Rey is in trouble, I’ll find a way to help.”

Fiona-sama says as she pats her chest.

Indeed, if it’s Fiona-sama, she probably can find a way, but since she has knowledge of the game, a weapon we don’t have, we shouldn’t underestimate the enemy.

“Let’s save that as a last resort and focus on making resurrection potions for now.”

“Finally, Rey will be all mine!”

“Actually, from the time we met, I’ve always been Fiona-sama’s, though.”

“….”

No response. Was that too forward of me?

“Y-Yes, that’s right! Rey will be mine forever, so you can’t follow anyone else!”

“I understand.”

So, I’m not feeling too flustered about this, but please calm down a bit more.

I’ve realized recently that Fiona-sama has quite a high possessiveness. I can tell she doesn’t want someone from another faction to take me, the one with the convenient dungeon remodeling skill.

“…Do you need a collar or something?”

“If Fiona-sama wants me to wear it, I’ll wear it…”

“N-No! Forget about it!”

It’s like I’m both a tool and a pet. Completely.

As for being a tool, whatever, but I think I’m really not a cute pet.

“Well then! Let’s keep drawing resurrection potions today!”

I said “drawing,” but I didn’t say I’d win. Well, pointing that out would be a bit uncouth.

“By the way, how much magic can you use, Rey?”

“Just a moment. Let me see… um…”

Izumi Reiko
Magic: 68
Strength: 23
Skill: 31
Endurance: 31
Agility: 22

Well, the level seems about right.

Magic is 68. I wonder if I could have resisted the dungeon collapse if I had reached 70 when the Dwarf Dungeon was destroyed?

Was it Inui Inui? I think their magic was 70, and they were overwhelmed by it.

Dungeon Magic: 48,467

This is the real power. I really can’t thank Magirema-san enough.

“Master Demon King~. Rey-kun~. What would you like for dinner?”

“Thank you so much.”

Just as I was thinking about it, they came to ask for dinner requests, and I couldn’t help but bow deeply.

“Eh!? W-What’s wrong, Rey-kun?”

“…It’s so unfair, Magirema! He’s my Rey, okay!? Can you not take him away!?”

“I-I’m not taking him away…”

It seems like Fiona-sama is being pretty serious, the strength of her hug is strong.

…The discomfort and pleasure are about half and half.

“Even though Rey is mine, I feel like Magirema is the one he’s more attached to!”

“No, I’m most attached to Fiona-sama.”

“…Then, look at me more!”

Eh… wait, did I really stare at Magirema-san that much?

Even though they’re part of the Demon King’s army, that was rude. I’ll have to be more careful next time.

“I-I’ll come back later since it looks like you’re busy~”

Ah, they left.

“Look at me.”

When I tried to follow Magirema-san with my eyes, it seemed Fiona-sama didn’t like that either.

She held my face with both hands and turned it toward her. There, I saw Fiona-sama’s face.

“F-For now, should we pour magic into the treasure chest?”

“Yes.”

Scary… Being stared at like this from such a close distance is really frightening. I hope Fiona-sama returns to her usual clumsy self soon.

“Well… okay. By the way, why did you admire Magirema?”

“Well, when I confirmed that the dungeon magic was at an incredible level, Magirema came in, and I couldn’t help but…”

“Hoh, by the way, how much is it?”

48,000.

“…Should I also bow my head to Magirema?”

“Please don’t.”

You’re the Demon King, so please don’t worship your subordinates.

“Five times can be done, huh. Well then, let’s draw the resurrection potion today!”

“Ah, I think I’ll do four times.”

“Eh~… the more times you draw, the more justice there is, you know? And since I’m saying it, there’s no mistake.”

What a convincing statement…

But, I’ll try to avoid using 9000×5 for consumption.

Thinking of leaving the leftover 8000 as a spare, I thought it might be better to just go for a nice round 10,000 for the draw.

“Since we’re at it, I’ll draw one at 10,000 and leave 8000 as a backup.”

“I see, a high-cost gacha. In that case, you might get a good result.”

It seems Fiona-sama agrees, so let’s pour magic into the treasure chest.

“Rey, I’m done~.”

“I’m done here too. So, shall we open Fiona-sama’s treasure chest?”

“Yes, let’s finish the prelude quickly.”

Is that okay, Demon King-sama?

Since the Demon King is doing the prelude, does that make me the Great Demon King or something?

“So then… what’s this?”

It’s the first time I’ve seen this item.

Is it an item? This?

Inside the treasure chest, there was a mass of flame burning with rainbow colors… no, more like the colors of the aurora.

“Hmm! This is… the Aurora Flame.”

“Is that correct?”

“Mm… it has nothing to do with resurrection. But… let’s give it to Pilkaya.”

Since it’s fire. I don’t really understand, but surely Pilkaya will be able to handle it well.

I think this might be the first item Fiona-sama actually approves of since the Shadow Ring.

At this rate, I really hope I can keep up this good momentum too.