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
“Now then, the issue at hand is the revival medicine.”
“It’s the revival medicine that Lord Rey is developing, and he seems to be catching up to the Demon King’s achievements already.”
“Listen, Primilla . Rey belongs to me. In other words, Rey’s achievements are my achievements. So, it’s as if I just secured seven bottles of revival medicine myself.”
“Demon King~. The credit should go to the one who actually did the work~.”
“Sorry, Pilkaya. That was a lie.”
Just as Lady Fiona unleashed her absurd logic, the results-focused Pilkaya called her out on it.
Even Lady Fiona couldn’t argue against that and fell silent.
“So, we can revive three people.”
“Are we reviving personnel to enrich our daily lives again?”
A demon like Magirema, perhaps.
Thanks to her, our magical energy has increased significantly.
Primilla ’s suggestion is certainly a viable option.
“Strengthening our forces wouldn’t be a bad idea either. If it would cause too much commotion for Pilkaya and Ripianem to be revived, we could choose someone easier to move around.”
I see…
Reviving one of the Four Heavenly Kings would draw attention, but if it were a lower-ranking demon, the reaction might not be as severe.
Unlike Lady Fiona and the Four Heavenly Kings, who serve as our main forces against the Hero, they wouldn’t need to be constantly vigilant or ready to return to headquarters at a moment’s notice.
“If it’s Lord Rey, he can create a large number of monsters. Dikitis, who can command them, would be a good candidate.”
A demon who acts like a military commander, perhaps?
If Ripianem is suggesting them, then they must be quite capable.
“Epiclesi might be a good choice too—he can take on large groups alone. Not as well as me, but he’d still be useful, don’t you think?”
Pilkaya proposed a demon skilled in fighting multiple enemies.
That means they likely have wide-range attacks like Pilkaya.
Since she said he’s not quite at her level, he must be a similar type of demon.
“What about assigning Ipiletis as Lord Rey’s bodyguard?”
A bodyguard, huh? Right now, I have the luxury of being protected by the Four Heavenly Kings, but aside from Ripianem, they all have other duties as well.
In that sense, having a dedicated bodyguard would be valuable.
“I am Lord Rey’s bodyguard.”
“Lady Ripianem, you are a bodyguard who intimidates enemies just by standing next to him. Ipiletis, on the other hand, is a bodyguard who lulls enemies into a false sense of security. I think switching between them depending on the situation would be beneficial.”
“I see… That makes sense. Ripianem is certainly reliable, but just seeing her might make enemies flee.”
“Indeed. Leave Lord Rey’s protection to me!”
“I’ll continue to count on you.”
At that, Ripianem’s demeanor shifted to one of delight.
Her expressions don’t change much, but she’s surprisingly easy to read through her actions.
Returning to the topic at hand—if we choose among the proposed demons, they should be strong enough as bodyguards while also being able to fight discreetly when necessary.
We want to keep our movements under the radar, so these candidates seem like valuable assets.
“Lady Fiona, what will you decide?”
“Hmm… Hmm… This is a tough choice. Rey, what do you think?”
“We have three revival medicines, so why not just revive all of them?”
“…That’s a good idea. And knowing you, Rey, I’m sure you’ll obtain more revival medicine soon anyway.”
Well… That was just luck this time.
“If you expect too much, you’ll only be disappointed. I don’t think I’ll be getting more revival medicine anytime soon.”
“Hmm… Even for you, Rey, it’s difficult? Then perhaps we should keep some in reserve for emergencies.”
“You should use them as you see fit. You’ve worked hard to rebuild the Demon King’s army, so I think it’s fine to use the revival medicine for that purpose.”
“Aah… I feel so spoiled. It’s like the wounds from all my past failures are being healed.”
That means they weren’t very deep wounds to begin with.
Well, as long as this helps Lady Fiona recover, whether physically or mentally, it’s a good thing.
“I feel like I’m becoming dependent on Rey’s kindness just to survive.”
“I’d rather not have you become that far gone, so I’ll be strict with you.”
“Oh no… But that would make Primilla ’s nagging too unbearable. Your Demon King is in peril!”
“You could just avoid getting scolded in the first place…”
Yeah, no chance of that happening. Not with Lady Fiona.
It’s best to just keep interacting with her as usual.
Somehow, I’ve unknowingly been assigned the role of ‘good cop’ in this dynamic.
Meanwhile, the ‘bad cop’ is watching our exchange with a completely neutral expression.
It seems I haven’t earned a scolding yet.
“So, shall we go ahead and revive the three we discussed?”
“If Rey allows it, then yes.”
“I don’t think you need my permission, but sure, why not?”
What even am I, giving permission to the Demon King?
Am I going to end up as some kind of Demon Overlord or hidden final boss?
“Thank you very much. Well then, this time, we’re going all out and reviving three people! Rise again! Hyaa!”
With that spirited shout, the resurrection potion was used—though I doubt that much enthusiasm was necessary.
Back when Primilla was revived, the Demon King was much more composed, but now she’s become this cheerful and adorable figure.
This must be her true self. Well, I prefer this version, so it’s not a problem.
“Wha… what is…?”
It seems the resurrection was successful, but whether due to lingering memories of their death or the shock of being revived, they looked quite bewildered.
Thinking about it now, it’s impressive how quickly the Four Heavenly Kings and Magirema adapted.
“You’ve awakened. Dikitis, Epiclesi, Ipiletis. You have been revived using the resurrection potion.”
“My lord… I am deeply sorry. To have suffered such a disgraceful defeat at the hands of the Hero…”
“I forgive you. Dikitis, I will have you lead the army once more.”
“As you command…”
Dikitis seems somewhat similar to Ripianem.
A disciplined warrior-type demon, I’d say.
With his lizard-like appearance, he’s probably of the Lizardman race.
A dragon and a lizard. Not just their personalities but even their species are somewhat alike.
“The Hero… No, I can’t remember how I was killed. My apologies, Demon King. It seems I failed to gather crucial information.”
“It can’t be helped. You fought bravely for my sake until the very end, Epiclesi.”
“My apologies. Still… Ahh… Dying was such a rare experience, what a waste…”
Rather than being bothered by dying, she seems more regretful that she can’t recall the moment.
This woman… is she a demon? She has bat-like wings, but I can’t tell her exact race.
Her complexion is incredibly pale—maybe because she was just revived?
“So, I really died, huh…? I’m so sorry, Demon King!”
“It’s fine. What matters is that you’re revived now, Ipiletis.”
“I’ll do my best again as your loyal servant!”
A petite woman—no, a girl—who reminds me of Tokito.
She has distinctive rabbit-like ears.
At first, I thought she was a beastkin, but there’s also a sharp horn growing from her forehead.
So, she’s not a beastkin but rather of the Almiraj race.
“No, from now on, I want you to serve as Rey’s assistant.”
“…Huh? Rey?”
“Yes. All three of you, remember this well. This is Rey. And it was Rey who created the resurrection potion that brought you back.”
Three pairs of eyes turned toward me.
That’s kind of scary. Especially Ipiletis—she was just told she’s my assistant now, out of nowhere.
I wasn’t told about this either, but won’t this feel like a demotion right after being revived?
“Nice to meet you~ I’m Ipiletis~ Are you a demon? I’m an Almiraj!”
Ipiletis
- Magic Power: 65
- Strength: 83
- Technique: 74
- Endurance: 61
- Agility: 88
“Oh, nice to meet you too. I’m just an ordinary demon, Rey.”
Phew, she’s unexpectedly friendly.
Like Pilkaya or Karmal, she gives off a slightly childlike impression, so maybe that’s why she’s so sociable.
“Ohh… A resurrection potion!? Ah, excuse me. I am Epiclesi, a vampire. By the way, could we talk more about this resurrection potion?”
Epiclesi
- Magic Power: 85
- Strength: 65
- Technique: 82
- Endurance: 73
- Agility: 66
“Well, I don’t actually know much about it myself, so…”
“You made it without understanding it!? Fascinating… Demon King, you’ve recruited quite the intriguing individual.”
“Rey is my pride and joy.”
Is she some kind of researcher?
She seems extremely interested in the resurrection potion.
Still, she seems friendly enough, which is a relief.
“…Dikitis, a Lizardman.”
Dikitis
- Magic Power: 71
- Strength: 84
- Technique: 83
- Endurance: 75
- Agility: 79
“Uh… nice to meet you.”
This is kind of awkward.
If I had to describe him, he’s like Ripianem, but without the airheaded tendencies.
Since he’s a quiet type, it might take some time to build rapport with him.
With these new additions, the Demon King’s army has grown once again.
This marks another step toward its revival.
I just hope we’ll get along…
