Chapter 60

I am Grashara, the head of the Four Heavenly Kings, 'Resentment.'

The one who will become the new Demon King.

The current Demon King, Zedan-sama, went missing after going crazy, saying, "I don't need the Demon King's throne if it means getting Astares back!"

If you, Zedan-sama, are willing to give up the title of Demon King, I will take it in your place.

Originally, my family line was chosen to inherit the Holy Sword of Resentment, Hunfuviolet. Even if the sword itself was broken long ago, I am fully qualified!

I thought I would take the Demon King's throne that Zedan-sama had abandoned, but to my surprise, there were many fools who had the same idea.

While Zedan-sama's siblings, who had lost in the succession battle, were still understandable, how could ordinary demons, who had nothing to do with it, even think of ascending to the Demon King's throne?

The name of the Demon King is not so light! Not only is a noble bloodline required, but also strength, virtue, intelligence, and the dignity to command all with a single glance!

Zedan-sama possessed all of these qualities, yet you, who lack all of them, have the audacity to try to succeed him!

I will kill all of you!

...While saying this, a civil war broke out, and some time passed.

It was predicted that the human army would not act rashly due to the dragon incident on the front lines, but everyone was getting too carried away.

The civil war, fueled by ambitious self-proclaimed next Demon Kings, was surprisingly not joined by the other Four Heavenly Kings—Lavillan and Belfegamire. They refrained from rash actions and focused on maintaining order and protecting the citizens with the regular army.

...What, only I am getting carried away?

The other self-proclaimed next Demon Kings, despite their ambition, lacked the courage to fight. They quickly retreated to a stalemate after a minor skirmish between their private armies.

I would have killed all of them, but I was restrained by Lavillan and the others.

...Damn it.

This is a real stalemate.

While I was standing by, he returned.

Zedan-sama, who had abandoned the heavy responsibilities of the Demon King and disappeared, came back.

But his decisions and actions were different from those who merely claimed the title of Demon King. Leading the regular army dedicated to protecting the citizens, he swiftly arrested the rebels.

I was among those rebels.

When I was brought before the returned Demon King Zedan-sama, I couldn't believe my eyes.

That idiot Astares was standing next to him.

And what was she wearing?

A dress?

What kind of sick image change is this, you ungraceful female general?

...

...What!?

The Demon Queen!?

You mean you are Zedan-sama's queen!?

Are you kidding me? When did this happen!?

You were a useless woman who failed your mission, lost your position as one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and was exiled!

And now you're back in a surprising way!

I can't accept this! It's a challenge!

I won't hold back in front of Zedan-sama!

After all, the civil war that broke out when Zedan-sama went missing was all because of this idiot!

I will judge this woman who brought chaos to the demon race right here!

Don't stop me, Zedan-sama!

I am betting my life on this challenge!

Hm... Will you accept the challenge, Astares?

Not bad, you have some guts.

I will publicly test whether you are truly worthy of being the Demon Queen!

Take this! My ultimate prison flame magic!

What!?

My serious prison flame dissipated before it even reached her body!?

"The Demon Queen's Dress, tailored by Bati using the Vajra Silk made by the Holy One, can even block the magic of a Four Heavenly King...!"

What are you saying, Astares!?

If magic doesn't work, I'll attack directly! I'll cut you in half with the famous sword made by a dwarf master!

Gyah!?

The famous sword!! The famous sword was shattered to pieces!?

Astares! What is that sword you wield!?

The Holy Sword Zexvaise!?

Don't lie! The Holy Swords we, the Four Heavenly Kings, possess were all broken by the Demon King's Holy Sword long ago!

It has been revived!?

By the power of the Holy One!?

What does that mean...!? And the blessing of marriage on Zedan-sama and Astares is the 'Blessing of the Earth Mother's Husband'?

The highest blessing of the demon race, bestowed by the god of the underworld, Hades?

Is this also the work of the Holy One...!?

What is this? Why only you...!

I am also one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and my family rank is the same as yours...!!

Why does Zedan-sama favor Astares so much...!

Is it because she is an old friend? Just because she met him first, does that mean I can never beat Astares no matter what I do!

I worked hard too! I achieved as much as Astares and served Zedan-sama, but why doesn't he see me!?

Always Astares! Always Astares!!

Enough! Execute me!! I also tried to take the Demon King's throne while Zedan-sama was away!

I don't care about a Demon King who only favors Astares without understanding my feelings!

If I can't be Zedan-sama's wife, there's no point in living!

Execute me!

If that's not possible, make me Zedan-sama's wife!

I want to be Zedan-sama's wife tooooooo!!