“What does that sentence mean, Lady Vera?”
Field was also angry, but he understood that this woman was deeply favored by the Demon King and untouchable. That sentence was also a reminder to Berika.
“Where is Andre?”
Avira’s voice felt like it was choking their throats. Clearly, aside from the Demon King, no one dared to speak to them in such a tone.
“The Moon Heaven Kings aren’t all present. This is negligence on your part.”
Field’s expression twisted in fury.
Never mind this Vera stealing his credit—he didn’t want to dwell on that.
But now she acted so superior. Had she merely deceived the Demon King’s eyes with her beauty?!
Field bowed smoothly.
“You’re referring to the other Moon Heaven King, Andre. He is currently resisting the barbarians’ invasion. In my opinion, it won’t be long before he wins.”
“Yes, after all, Andre is the strongest among us, and the beastmen army is our main force in frontal warfare.”
But upon hearing this, Avira’s gaze grew even colder, and her voice turned angry.
“Without my permission, you Moon Heaven Kings must inform each other of your actions and provide mutual support. Understood?”
“…”
“Lady Vera, may I ask why you’re doing this?”
This time, not only Field, but the evil demon Moon Heaven King couldn’t hold back anymore.
She usually just focused on her duties, but now she had to question this woman.
“Lady Vera, he’s insistent on fighting. Aren’t we challenging his authority?”
“The demon race is already weak. For the Moon Heaven Kings to ignore their comrades and care about so-called dignity—what nonsense is this?”
“But…”
As Berika tried to retort, Avira cut her off.
“War Emperor, Sage, Catherine Knight Order, Virbuna, and Krenbel—which of them do you think we can defeat? Why did Tilves ally with Krenbel? Why are the humans uniting? Don’t you understand any of this?”
“…”
Avira’s words left the two speechless, the air deathly silent.
“You mean Andre, this B+-Rank beastman rated by humans, will lose—to those who barely use magic, who can only shoot arrows from horseback?”
“If you don’t support him, not only will you lose, you’ll die.” Avira gave her calm answer.
At that moment, the two exchanged a glance, conveying some message with their eyes.
Field nodded slightly, a wicked smile curling at his lips.
“I understand your meaning, but please provide the Demon King’s orders. That way, we can accept the command.”
In other words, they had no intention of obeying Avira’s orders.
Besides…
Andre dying? Absurd.
And before, the Demon King had mentioned Avira’s status…
Field had seen it, but that didn’t mean he accepted being even slightly inferior.
He had already shown Avira enough respect.
Moreover, her words were so vague, so disrespectful—they wouldn’t follow any of her suggestions.
Moreover, Field harbored deep hatred for Avira.
Avira sighed. She closed her eyes, nodded, and smiled faintly as if she understood something.
Her goal was achieved; the message was delivered.
There was no need to waste time on these two.
Besides…
She had no need to care about Andre’s life or death.
“Hey, Field, who exactly is this new demon?” Berika watched the elegant departing figure and felt a chill despite herself.
“She seems to be a woman heavily favored by the Demon King. Heh, the Demon King appears to have taken a liking to this type. Congratulations are in order.” Field narrowed his eyes and smiled.
“Is that so… But just now, I felt something off about her.”
Berika bit her lip.
“That feeling… it was like she was already a great demon towering above everyone.”
—
Returning to the Royal Palace, Avira’s gaze was sharp, her body emanating a terrifying aura.
“Berika…” she murmured the name.
Her impression of Berika was from before she killed Moon Heaven King Field.
This woman had once pleaded for Field.
Field was indeed a pity.
He was strong, one of Ophitia’s first subordinates, but out of jealousy, he tried to start his own faction and even amassed military power to turn his blade against the Demon King.
If he could have stayed, he would have been a solid pillar.
But Avira allowed no variables around the Demon King.
She had pierced Field’s heart right in front of Berika, splattering blood on her face. From then on, Berika trembled at the sight of Avira, her legs giving out.
“What a strange memory.”
Thinking of this, Avira felt a bit angry.
Not because the situation was veering into unexpected territory, but because she realized that when she started caring about the human offensive, she forgot about the possible evil seed of the Demon King in her belly!
“Damn it.”
As Avira sat at her desk, scribbling operational plans,
A pair of hands suddenly embraced her from behind, sliding gently down her ample curves. The touch was so soft that Avira momentarily forgot her sensitivity, instead recalling the heat that surged through her body when the Demon King touched her.
Her face flushed red. She grabbed the hand still moving downward and said shyly,
“Demon King, you…”
“Good morning.” Ophitia grinned mischievously, her expression like she’d won the lottery.
Avira had originally wanted to ask if there was a child in her belly—at least to confirm her future direction.
She had prepared herself mentally, but for some reason, when the Demon King’s hand gripped hers, she lost the thought.
She opened her mouth, then closed it, making a gulping sound.
“What’s wrong, Vera~?”
“Demon King, please allow me to explain the next action plan.” Avira ultimately compromised.
“Mm-hmm.”
She explained and repeated the plan she’d just written on the paper.
Soon, the Demon King understood.
She nodded and smiled. “It’s a great plan, Vera. We’ll definitely win~”
Avira froze.
The plan’s first impression was quite bold. She had thought the Demon King would hesitate. If not for her deep knowledge of the plot, she would have seen it as a plan full of flaws.
Indeed…
She offered her body and gained power.
No loss at all.
But this time, Avira had no intention of punishing the Demon King.
If Ophitia stayed this obedient, there was no need for punishment or enslavement.
She wanted to brush it off, but her face burned, and she stammered incoherently.
After a few seconds, she finally squeezed out two words:
“Thank… you…”
“Demon King, we will surely claim victory in this battle.” Avira tried to mask her embarrassment.
“Of course~”
“By the way, Demon King.” Avira took a deep breath. There was something she absolutely had to confirm.
She turned around and asked, “Where are Lena and Lace?”
She expected a casual answer, but the Demon King’s gaze flickered uncertainly, growing tense.
She turned into a girl with her first crush, stumbling over her words.
“Uh-um…”
“I… I don’t know either.”
