Volume 3 Chapter 3 Bathing with the Former Demon Lord
One night,
I arrived at a town in the Demon Lord's domain.
On the highest floor of an inn built on a small hill,
I was soaking in a hot spring with the former Demon Lord.
"Incredible! The view from here is breathtaking."
To add to the fact that it overlooks the Demon Lord's territory, this inn has 50 floors.
Looking down, the lights of the town stretch endlessly.
This uniqueness has attracted many tourists from other countries.
Compared to before, people are no longer surprised when they walk the streets of the Demon Lord's land.
If we keep creating more tourist spots like this, I hope the wall between humans and demons will gradually become thinner.
"I can't believe such a tall building could be constructed. Truly impressive, Zeke."
"No, it's not just my power. It was realized by everyone──humans, elves, and fairies──thanks to innovative magic. I merely brought it all together."
"Ha! Don't be modest, Zeke. You may not realize it, but you have accomplished an unprecedented feat in history."
"Did I do something noteworthy?"
Smiling gently, I look down at the streets of the Demon Lord's town.
"Throughout history, we have been seen as the evil that must be defeated and were despised. We were alone. But now, look at this! Humans are joining hands with us. Other races have also become our allies. This is remarkable."
When the Demon Lord looks at me, he bows deeply.
"Thank you, Zeke Vetarinari. Thanks to your guidance, we have developed into such a wonderful nation. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart."
"Oh, stop it. I only did what was expected."
All lives are equal.
It's wrong for one side to unjustly kill the other.
I simply acted upon that belief, and before I knew it, we became such a vast country.
"Indeed, you are an admirable person. It was the right decision to pass the Demon Lord's seat to you."
"What's with you all of a sudden?"
"I'm old too. I probably won't be around much longer. Before that, I thought I should express my gratitude to you."
My Healing can mend wounds and cure illnesses, but it can do nothing about old age.
All living things eventually die.
Even a doctor cannot change that, and there's nothing they can do.
Besides, we don't even have the right to.
"You better live a long time. At least until I die."
"Hah, that's a tough order!"
For a while, as we soak in the hot water, the Demon Lord murmurs.
"There's one thing that weighs on my mind. It's about my unworthy son, Ruzzel."
"Ruzzel... you mean the leader of Jamael and the New Demon Lord Army?"
Jamael, the commander who once served the Demon Lord.
He took most of the Demonkin and, under Ruzzel's command, formed the new Demon Lord army and is scheming from the shadows.
"He's incredibly cruel. He puts his comrades in harm's way without hesitation. That's why I didn't allow him to inherit the throne. He's far too wicked."
Well, he's the one who's creating those corpses to attack.
"For now, he's lying low, but he'll eventually lead an army against us. Zeke, when that time comes, please protect our people."
"Even if it means fighting your son?"
"Of course. He's beyond redemption. His heart is completely consumed by evil. When it comes to battle, prioritize this country."
"...Got it."
As the nation grows larger, various troubles seem to follow.
The New Demon Lord Army is also a pressing issue.
I have to do something about it.
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