I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party

75 – The Demon King and Lilith (1)

Demon King and Lilith (1)

Most of the demons didn’t even know their own race, but some were different.

Those who have not forgotten their origins, have not forgotten their history, and have continued to follow their roots even in difficult lives.

They are called high-ranking demons.

Because I have not forgotten my history, because I have not forgotten my roots even in the midst of a difficult life.

Because the history of the family and clan has been carved in that way.

“You damn 1st Corps Commander! Just! Just because we were born well, does that make sense that our efforts should be devalued!”

“He doesn’t make any effort! He just inherited what his ancestors built up!”

They were strong.

I became stronger than necessary.

Just remember history.

I’ve only heard about the basics.

Now, most of them were like that, but their strength remained intact.

That alone made them strong. It was because the things that those who lived that way had accumulated were simply passed down through their bloodlines.

However, there were exceptions to this.

“Haha! This is the level of high-ranking demons? They’re just trash with flashy names but no substance!”

The Manmata clan was like that.

They were a family with a long history and lineage like other high-ranking nobles, but they were not strong.

Just to the extent that they know how to think about their family more than other demons.

But because of that, they were able to survive even though they were weak.

“Hey, you will only see you!”

“This chew!”

“I’ll skin you!”

Yes, even if they are weak alone, they are strong when united. No matter how strong the high-ranking demons are, they are powerless against the violence of numbers.

The Manmata clan was notorious for skinning and burning vampires that beat and abused the clan’s youth.

A clan that shows unity and solidarity on par with the Demon King’s Army even among the Demon Tribe that lacks unity.

It was terrifying in another sense.

“aunt.”

“ok?”

“Why doesn’t your aunt work?”

“… … I will. No, did she make you ask that?”

“Yeah, then he said he’d buy me candy.”

“Hey! That candy… … That, that candy, me too… … .”

“Can you buy it for me?”

“Can you share some with me?”

And the white-faced man of the Manmata clan.

Belphegor sighed at the sight of his niece, Lilith, looking at him with innocent eyes.

People usually give you the impression that you’re not doing your job well.

Now, even the greatest Belphegor in the world had no choice but to work, as he was mobilizing children to do the work.

“Sigh… … But even if I were to tell you to do something, what would you do… … .”

“Since you’re strong, how about carrying rocks?”

“I hate that kind of repetitive and diligent work.”

“Um… … Then what if you become the Demon King and make others do things for you? You can just make others do things that you don’t want to do.”

“Oh… … My nephew is smart. When I become the Demon King later, I will make you my aide.”

“Yeah. Then go and work.”

“……uh.”

Belphegor was pushed back by his young nephew.

A mutation of the Manmata clan.

She was born with powers beyond the norm, as if it were compensation for the weakness of the Manmata clan until then. Exactly five years later,

“Ahem! Nephew, I heard that you are slacking off while I am working so hard. Come and work.”

“Ghhh! Auntie!”

“From now on, you should call me Demon King. Or Your Majesty. Isn’t that right? Lieutenant General Liris. Hahahaha!”

Belphegor defeated Leviathan and ascended to the throne of the Demon King.

***

Although Lilith became a lieutenant general by parachute, that doesn’t mean she lacks ability. In the first place, when Belphegor summoned her, the Demon King’s army’s system was in shambles.

What country would ignore all procedures and just seize a king to become the next king?

Surprisingly, the Demon World was like that.

The only qualification is power. Of course, even if that is true, it is in reality just an empty promise.

To challenge the Demon King, you either have to get to that level or destroy the entire Demon King’s army and force yourself to join him.

And surprisingly, Belphegor did just that. He boldly stormed into the Demon King’s castle, forced all the legion commanders there to their knees, and dragged even Leviathan down by the hair.

In this unprecedented situation, the Demon King’s army naturally fell into confusion.

It was Lilith who took care of it.

‘Whew, it’s okay.’

Yes, in a sense, you could say that Lilith saved the Demon King’s army.

With her great wisdom and intuition, she brought the Demon King’s army back on track from the brink of collapse.

Yeah, she’s a genius.

I decided to think that way.

So, this kind of thing happens… … .

“Yes, this is my fiancé.”

“Sister… … This is my fiancé.”

Don’t be flustered by situations that are only slightly different from what you expected.

‘Why?! Why did you make her your fiancé? Doesn’t that make acting more difficult? Was there a reason you had to do that?!’

However, such determination and feelings cannot be in harmony.

Although Lilith pretended to be calm, she was inwardly confused.

Why on earth would he do something like this? Lilith hoped Jim had a plan and decided to adapt to the situation for now.

No, if you don’t match up before that, she’ll die. The chances of her surviving against the warrior party that has already defeated the 12th Corps Commander Twelve (formerly Haona) are extremely low.

She hasn’t even prepared a personal disguise for perfect camouflage, so if it leads to combat, she’ll die.

‘I’m sure you have some thoughts.’

Lilith decided to trust Jim.

‘Oh, not yet? I forgot. But wouldn’t this be better? I could be more sincere in my acting. Yeah, this is much better.’

But unfortunately, Jim could not distinguish between fantasy and reality and just spouted nonsense.

This was because Jim had been moved by the kind Liris many times and had even thought about proposing to her.

That’s why, when Lilith appeared before my eyes, I thought this moment was half a dream.

To be honest, I guess it made sense since I’ve been fainting a lot lately.

And then the snowball started rolling, and it started rolling at an unstoppable speed.

“Engagement… … Fiancee… … .”

First of all, Tina, who knew nothing about luggage, started muttering to herself as if she was shocked.

It wasn’t hers to begin with, but I felt like it was taken from me.

And at that moment, as if in sympathy with her emotions, wings, horns, and a tail began to sprout.

“Eight.”

Again!

“Wake up, Tina. That would be a big problem in the middle of the street.”

“Kwaaah!”

Esmeralda broke out in a cold sweat and snapped Tina’s horn, bringing her back to her senses.

I can’t let my guard down.

Esmeralda felt dizzy when Tina, who had been relatively sane, started showing signs of going out of control in a similar way to Milia.

“Wow, since you’re Jim’s fiancée, I guess I should give you my blessing.”

And that fleeting moment.

Irina immediately took hold of Lilith’s hand gently as if praying. The action was truly natural.

‘As expected… … You know that, right?’

And Esmeralda, who discovered that series of moments belatedly, nodded as if she believed Irina.

Irina would know.

Isn’t that obvious?

Because she’s the smartest person in the warrior party.

From the moment Jim mentioned that he was her fiancé, she must have realized that the other person was the demon that Jim had been colluding with all along.

She is the type of person who can give you an answer with just a little bit of information.

“I hope you’re okay?”

Irina smiled more saintly than ever.

And the divine power that matched it poured down onto the back of Lilith’s hand, emitting a brilliant light.

“Oh, thank you. Are you a priest? We are grateful that you have blessed us here.”

“… … ?!”

However, Lilith is also a demon of a similar type to Irina.

She was a little taken aback when Jim introduced himself as her fiancé, but other than that, she was thoroughly prepared.

Lilith, who even referred to him as “priest” so as not to accidentally reveal the identity of the warrior party, smiled as if she was simply grateful.

‘Divine power doesn’t work on me.’

She’s not the only one.

Most high-ranking demons are not greatly affected by divine power.

And she is also a high-ranking demon.

As long as you don’t overtly use offensive divine magic, there’s no problem.

“… … I am grateful. I just did what was expected.”

Irina accepted Liris’s thanks without changing her expression.

[Note: I’m thinking, ‘What a dirty little bug.’]

[Note: I’m thinking, ‘On the topic of ugly humans.’]

Esmeralda felt like crying at the conflicting feelings of the two people sharing smiles and kind words.

“Yeah… … . I get it now.”

But, there was something that no one present expected.

“It was you.”

“Huh?!”

A madman from the warrior party who doesn’t care about public attention or the importance of evidence.

“You were the problem.”

Millia Asrin’s tentacle magic captured Lilith.

An action committed at a time when it was not yet known that Lilith was a demon.

“Wh, what is that!”

“It’s a monster!”

“Is this black magic?! Run away!”

The surroundings suddenly fell into chaos.

In an instant, the peaceful cityscape turns into a hellish landscape of chaos.

Irina’s body froze as soon as she saw the tentacles, and Lilith’s head went stiff as if it had turned white the moment she was swept up in the tentacles and lifted into the sky.

“ah…….”

Esmeralda has a tragic expression on her face, as if her hometown had been burned down.

“Milia! Stop!”

She belatedly drew the holy sword and moved to save Lilith.

She also had no idea what she was doing.

He even cursed his own strange fate of having to save the demons in order to resolve the situation.

“Put the pressure down!”

Squeak!

But, she is the leader of this party.

A being who must coordinate and lead party members who are like time bombs.

Esmeralda immediately cut off Milia’s magical tentacles that were holding Lilith back.

While Tina exclaimed in admiration and those watching from afar applauded, Irina smiled coolly.

“Are you okay?”

“ah…….”

Jim and Lilith, who were freed from tentacle magic, were strangely welcomed.

“Okay, it’s okay.”

Lilith blushed like a girl in love as she looked up at the luggage.

“Fuck… … .”

Esmeralda, who had seen all these sights, cursed her life.