Chapter 2

This is a common tutorial story. It might be a bit long, but please bear with me for a few chapters.

"Ouch, what happened...?"

I looked around. The place hadn’t changed. It was still the empty classroom in the university where I had been just a moment ago.

But something was off. It felt darker overall. And at this time, I should be able to hear some noise or voices from other parts of the university, but there was nothing.

'The transformation into a demon lord, skill allocation, fate destabilization, and various rule adjustments have been completed. I will now begin the tutorial for each demon lord.'

A mechanical voice, completely different from the young girl’s voice I had just heard, echoed in my head.

'First, I am an existence created to provide a tutorial for the demon lords. Please call me "Help-kun" from now on.'

Help-kun... I’d rather you tell me how to get back to normal...

'Now, let me explain the transformation into a demon lord. The transformation was applied to individuals with the necessary qualities, chosen at random by my master. There is no way to reverse it, so please accept it.

As for why you have the qualities for transformation, I do not know. Therefore, any questions about this will be in vain.'

... I wish this was a bad joke, but it seems to be the truth. I can’t even remember my name from when I was human.

'Now, let me explain the effects of the transformation.

First, there are two skills that are always given to those who become demon lords.'

If it’s come to this, I might as well hear everything out.

'The first is <<Dungeon Creation>>.

This skill, when first activated, centers on the user and transforms a 5km radius into a dungeon. When activated again, it can change the structure of the dungeon you have created.

For detailed information on dungeon creation, please ask me after the tutorial.

By the way, the first activation has already been done as part of the transformation into a demon lord. As a result, all humans inside the dungeon have been moved outside, and a barrier has been set up between the dungeon and the outside world for one year, making it impossible to move between the two.'

I see, so that’s why there was no sound around me. This barrier sounds like something out of a fantasy. Well, this entire situation is already a fantasy.

'The second is <<Demon Creation>>.

This skill allows you to create demons, or monsters, loyal to the demon lords. At this stage, you can only create one type of demon based on your characteristics, but the number of types you can create will increase as you meet certain conditions.

For more details, please ask me after the tutorial.

In addition to these two skills, each demon lord has been given one unique skill.

However, since the tutorial is still ongoing, none of the skills can be used to prevent any rash actions, so please be aware of that.'

Ah, I see. So there were people who tried to use their skills. I understand their feelings.

'Now, let me move on to the explanation of the status. Please say, "Status Open."'

There’s a status, huh? This feels more like an RPG than a fantasy. I need to keep up with the explanation.

"Status Open"

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Name: King of the Corrosive Black Mist

Race: King of the Corrosive Black Mist Class: Demon Lord

Level: 1

HP: 1600/1600

MP: 1850/1850

SP: 1750/1750

Status

Strength: 40

Dexterity: 55

Agility: 55

Perception: 45

Intelligence: 60

Spirit: 70

Luck: 8

Skill

<<Dungeon Creation>> <<Demon Creation>> <<Corrosive Black Mist>>

Title

<<King of the Corrosive Black Mist>>

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Hmm. I don’t know the standards, but my status seems high. And my luck seems low.

'It seems some demon lords haven’t opened their status yet, but to save time, I will proceed with the explanation.

First, Name is your name. Please note that your human name has been lost. Race is your species. As you can see, it’s no longer human. This is your true form now.

Next, Class is your job. In the case of demon lords, it is fixed as a demon lord, and the effects of the job increase HP, MP, and SP by ten times, and all other status except luck by five times. The skills I mentioned earlier are also part of the job effects, and various other benefits and restrictions are applied.

I don’t need to explain HP and MP. If HP reaches 0, you die. If MP reaches 0, you faint. It’s a very simple system. SP stands for stamina, and if it reaches 0, you also faint. For more detailed information, please ask me individually.

By the way, the average human has HP, MP, and SP of 40, and other statuses of 10.'

The adjustments are quite significant. As expected of a demon lord.

By the way, my luck is lower than that of an average human. Well, I can accept that I don’t have much luck, considering I became a demon lord. And my HP, MP, and SP are not just ten times that of an average human... Is it because the other statuses are higher?

Also, Help-kun’s tone seems to be getting more casual... Well, considering the master has a young girl’s voice, it makes sense.

'The skills are as I explained earlier. Please understand your unique skills individually. Title is a title that represents what special things you have done so far. You don’t need to worry about it too much.

By the way, if you touch each skill, detailed information will be displayed, so please rest assured.'

I see, I see. Once the tutorial is over, I should check my skills first. They might be the last lifeline for me... or for a demon lord in general.

'Finally, as a demon lord, you will spend the next year creating your own dungeon. After that, you are free to act as you please.'

Huh? What do you mean?

'Whether you destroy the world, dominate humans, or escape from my master’s seal and seek revenge, it’s all up to you. That’s all, everyone. I will now end the tutorial. Please enjoy your new life as a demon lord.'

HP, MP, and SP are calculated from the status, and the tenfold adjustment for demon lords is applied last, which is why the numbers are so high.

04/08 I revised the text to start each paragraph with a space.