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
“Hurry… hurry up for the next great reincarnation…”
“Oh my, I won’t be doing a great reincarnation for a while. Let’s say… a few hundred years?”
“W-why is that…?”
“Because I hate you and want to bother you.”
“Such…”
Someone… just one person, anyone. So please, help me.
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“Um…”
“What is it? Rey”
“Why am I being hugged continuously?”
Moreover, today I was surprised because I got hugged from behind without a word. I even thought I was targeted by an intruder.
“I had a bad dream so let’s go back to sleep. If I sleep hugging Rey, I won’t have such nightmares.”
…So you saw a dream where you blew up in Gacha, right?
“It’s already morning, so let’s get to work.”
“…Work?”
Hey, what’s with that reaction like you’ve never heard that word before? Before I came, didn’t you manage to work properly on your own? Could it be that my presence is ruining Lady Fiona?
“It’s fine, isn’t it? Let’s sleep together .”
“No way, Primilla will get mad at us.”
“Rey just needs to lie down there. Leave the rest to me .”
Well, since I can’t help with sleeping, that’s how it’ll turn out. What’s more, the force of the hug is gradually getting stronger.
It’s not physically painful but emotionally painful. Hang in there, me. It doesn’t smell good at all, it’s not soft at all, and it doesn’t feel good at all. …It’s pressing against my back. Seriously, don’t push it. My rationality is dying.
“Good morning, Lord Rey. Your rabbit Ipiretis has arrived …”
See, because we were dawdling, Ipiletis came… “If you just count numbers while staring at the ceiling, it’ll be over~.”
“E-excuse me! Please take your time !”
“Hey, wait! You’re misunderstanding something!”
Is it like counting sheep before bed? Or is it the number until the Gacha ceiling? Unfortunately, there’s no ceiling in Lady Fiona’s Gacha!
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“Aha, so today you’re carrying Lord Demon King on your back.”
“Mmm, Rey-dono is the backbone of the Demon King’s army. Only Rey-dono can carry the Lord Demon King.”
In the end, I decided to have breakfast at Magirema’s restaurant while Lady Fiona clung to my back. Usually, she would listen if I said something, but maybe this time due to Ipiletis’ sudden appearance, we missed the timing and both became stubborn.
And Ripianem. If it’s about being a backbone, all demons should be considered as such. We all support Lady Fiona together.
“Well then, I’ll make something easy to eat in this state~.”
“Sorry about this… Our Lady Fiona…”
“It’s fine, it’s fine. Please take care of the Lord Demon King from now on.”
Eh… Is this going to happen again in the future? Magirema and Ripianem left us to go to the kitchen.
“Please have these seats.”
“S, so amazing… How nice.”
“We need to do that much too…”
Kazama and others prepared large chairs for us, and ultimately we ended up sitting together with Lady Fiona still on my back.
“Lady Fiona…”
“Yes?”
“How long will you be like this?”
“Now that it’s come to this, I’ve made my resolve. I’ll replenish Rey’s essence throughout the day.”
Could it be… that she’s analyzing or absorbing the power of my Dungeon Master skill? …Well, it’s more fitting for Lady Fiona to have it than me, and even in the worst case, that’s fine. The problem is whether I’ll be discarded after I’m no longer needed… Lady Fiona is a kind person, so surely things will somehow work out. By the way, there’s one thing I’m curious about…
“Does ‘all day’ include toilet breaks and baths?”
“…Pervert.”
“It’s not my fault, is it!?”
Even though she’s Lady Fiona, she teases me with a seductive voice! It’s even worse when she whispers in my ear!
“Sorry for the wait. Please enjoy . If you’d like, you can rent a room at my inn~.”
“If I feel like it…”
Surprisingly quickly, the food was served. Mr. Magirema, laughing cheerfully while encouraging laziness, returned hastily to the kitchen after giving a vague reply. Since he was serving the Demon King, the head chef must have brought the dishes himself.
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After finishing the meal, we walked trying to avoid being seen by other staff. If they see Lady Fiona like this, her dignity might vanish completely.
“Ah, look, I told you so.”
“True… Today is quite extraordinary.”
While walking, we unexpectedly met Pilkaya and Rigma having a conversation.
“Yo, Rey. That’s… pretty impressive.”
“Yeah. I don’t really understand it either.”
Even the Four Heavenly Kings are unsure what to do seeing the Demon King like this. Neither do I. Someone, please tell me what to do.
Perhaps Pilkaya and Rigma didn’t greet Lady Fiona because she was burying her face in my back sniffing me, or maybe they were simply too scared. …What? Do I really smell that much?
“…Shall we use a room? We could clear out a few rooms around if you want.”
“No… Rigma, stop suggesting slacking off too.”
Or rather, is it precisely because it’s Rigma? Anyway, despite only having breakfast and taking a quick tour of the dungeon, I can’t possibly go to sleep with Lady Fiona like this.
“Later…”
“O-okay. Then I’ll prepare the room, visit whenever you want.”
By that time, work will probably be done anyway, and instead of an inn, Lady Fiona’s room would’ve been fine, but oh well.
“Eh… Are they really going to sleep?”
“I don’t know… What’s with those two…”
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“Ha~… This smell, it’s soothing…”
“If it doesn’t stink, then that’s fine…”
I’ve gotten used to moving around while carrying Lady Fiona on my back. …No, honestly, I’ve gotten used to something strange.
“Lord Demon King, Lord Rey”
“N, what is it!? We’re not slacking off; Rey is rejuvenating me, preparing for tomorrow’s vitality!”
Primilla called out, and instantly Fiona raised her head and started speaking rapidly. She really is reliable…
However, Primilla herself didn’t seem angry nor worried about the suspicious Fiona.
“You’re absolutely right.”
“S, see? Then, we’ll leave now… Rey, this is your chance!”
She means to escape. Will this be okay? Will we be scolded later?
“Wait a moment.”
“N, what is it…”
“The Demon King’s words make sense. Since we understand that it’s necessary work, it’d be best to return to your room.”
“Eh, is it okay? Do you understand what we’re doing and give permission?”
“? You can sleep, right?”
“Can we sleep?”
“Yes, it’s also necessary for the Demon King’s army.”
Surprisingly, even Primilla gave permission. Could it be that Lady Fiona occasionally needs sleep like this? Like a bear hibernating?
“Then, since we’ve received permission, take me to my room, Rey.”
“Yes, yes…”
I guess I’ll indulge this princess for the day… No, the Demon King.
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“Oh, Primilla . How did it go?”
“As Mr. Pilkaya said, they were clinging to each other, so I suggested they take their time creating an heir.”
“When Ripianem and Ipiletis told us, I thought they must be joking, but seeing them like that left no room for doubt.”
“When the uncle joked about renting a room at the inn, Rey didn’t refuse… So Rey is a boy after all.”
“If it’s their child, the Demon King’s army will be even more secure. We must continue working as their strength and that of their heir.”
“The Demon King’s heir… Next time, we must protect them with our lives.”
“Yes, during the previous Demon King’s era, our strength wasn’t enough…”
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“When I sleep holding you, I can sleep peacefully.”
“I’m glad to hear that…”
She’s become quite fond of her favorite body pillow. True to her declaration, Lady Fiona fell asleep immediately, and slept soundly with a contented face.
The next day, an outrageous rumor spread that Lady Fiona and I had a child, and it took a whole day to correct it. In the end, I had to interrupt work for two days… What? Does sleeping together result in children for Demon Kings?
