Chapter 78

"Originally, Grashara's plot to rebel wasn't about seriously aiming for the throne of the Demon King."

Beside the Demon King's wife, Astares, who was calmly narrating, Grashara, the person in question, was puffing up her already puffed-up face even more.

She was glaring sideways at Astares as if she were her mortal enemy.

Could the real reason for her bad mood be...

Not the frustration of a failed rebellion, or anything like that.

"It seems she has harbored feelings for Lord Zedan for a long time... As the inheritor of the Broken Holy Sword, the Resentful Holy Sword Hunfviolate, her family lineage is more than qualified to marry the Demon King..."

Grashara's parents had given up early on, thinking that their rough and tomboyish daughter would never win the Demon King's favor, and did not send her to the court like other noble girls.

Thanks to this, young Grashara grew up as a wild and tomboyish girl, excelling in martial arts, and achieved success through a different route.

Officially becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

It was there that she first met Demon King Zedan.

"It was love at first sight, apparently."

"Shut up!"

This was the first time Grashara had spoken up.

It was a voice befitting her wild yet beautiful appearance, like that of a lone wolf.

"Basically, you're just being unfair! Even though we're both Four Heavenly Kings! Why do you get to be the one the Demon King likes?! Is it because you're childhood friends?!"

"If you have complaints, take them up with your parents. From the start, our family backgrounds were the same, and our starting points were equal. It was your parents who decided not to present you to Lord Zedan from a young age."

"Love doesn't depend on time!! The important thing is who loves Lord Zedan the most!!"

"In that case, I love Lord Zedan more than anyone else."

An argument had started.

It was easy to guess that this kind of argument had been repeated dozens of times.

"It's like this...!"

When asked again, the Demon King's voice was thoroughly exhausted.

"Grashara's motive for the rebellion wasn't about seriously aiming for the throne. It seems she was angry because Astares followed me with everything she had."

Jealousy.

'Do you want to become the Demon King yourself if Astares is more important to you than the title of Demon King?'

"Grashara is the most reckless among the Four Heavenly Kings. If everything had gone well and she had become the Demon King during Lord Zedan's absence, what did she plan to do...!?"

"At that point, I was going to confront Lord Zedan head-on! Choose between the Demon King's throne and Astares!!"

Of course, that didn't happen.

"The internal unrest within the demon kingdom has been quelled, and the troublemakers have been eliminated. But the problem with Grashara remains unsolved."

It was a level of exhaustion in the Demon King's voice that had never been heard before.

"If Astares is the only one I need, and if I am so blinded by love that I don't need anyone else, it would be easier to make a decision, but I am not that kind of person."

"What are you saying, Lord Zedan!!"

"Because you are such a wise person, I can joyfully offer my body and soul to you!!"

The Four Heavenly Kings bowed in unison.

Their coordination was impeccable.

"Grashara is considered the most valiant among the Four Heavenly Kings. It would be a great loss to discard such a talented person. Moreover, if she loves me so strongly, I cannot simply ignore her."

Yet, she is demanding that if she can't become the Demon King's wife, she should be killed.

"What do you plan to do?"

"The majority of my subjects suggest that 'making her a concubine would be the best.'"

As expected of the Demon King. Since he is the ruler of the demon kingdom, having multiple wives is not a problem.

"The only way to resolve Grashara's demands and bring everything to a smooth conclusion is this. Of course, she must atone for her rebellion and enter the marriage in a form of submission to me..."

"Even so, it is an overly generous favor. Grashara, no matter how stubborn she is, understands that she cannot get a better deal."

When asked, Grashara did not look particularly convinced.

However, she had to admit that there was no better compromise. So, she reluctantly complied with a puffed-up face.

"But a big problem has arisen."

Huh?

There doesn't seem to be any problem, right?

The Demon King would be overjoyed to have two wives, wouldn't he?

"Perhaps Astares is opposed to it?"

It's normal to be unhappy if your beloved husband has a mistress, right?

"Please don't misunderstand, Holy One. As the wife of the ruler of the demons, I understand my husband's position."

I see.

"To unite various factions with different ideas into one force, it is necessary to have many wives with special connections."

"Hah, you sound so important just because you're married."

"Did you say something, Grashara? You're just a combat fool who only knows how to wreak havoc on the front lines."

"That's the same for you! Do you know what we are called when we fight together on the battlefield? 'The Muscle Heads of the Four Heavenly Kings'!"

"You're one of those muscle heads, so don't act so superior!!"

"What I'm trying to say is, don't act so meek and obedient just because you became a queen!! Idiot, idiot!!"

The Demon King said with a grim expression.

"Their bad relationship is not a result of the recent turmoil...!"

Well, being love rivals is still one of the reasons for their bad relationship.

...So, what's the problem then?

Why not just marry Grashara and create a harem?

"I have been indebted to you, Holy One, in many ways in the past... Do you remember the audience with the God of the Underworld, Hades?"

"Ah..."

That wasn't the kind of event that could be easily forgotten.

The No Life King had summoned the God of the Underworld, Hades, in a fit of enthusiasm to celebrate the marriage of the Demon King and Astares.

Hades is the god who created the demons.

Receiving a direct blessing from Hades, the Demon King couple obtained a bond that could not be torn apart by anyone.

A blessing from a god is a powerful thing.

"The blessing of 'Husband of the Earth Mother' granted by the God of the Underworld, Hades, is the strongest among the marriage blessings that demons can receive. It has various effects, one of which is..."

"The one who receives the blessing cannot cheat for the rest of their life."