Chapter 27: Barbecue Conference

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The seafood of this world was actually similar to the seafood on Earth. The thing called the Purple Sea Thorn Ball was actually a little similar to the sea urchin, but the thorns were all soft, a little like the Rambutan.

“To transfer a portion of the succubus maids to… Hmm, clam digging? Is that what they said?”

Satan Leaf repeated Ira’s suggestion as she ate shrimp that looked like jumping fish. The fragrance of the barbecue made her narrow her eyes. She said, “Actually, Mr. Ira, you can just tell Celina.”

Satan Leaf swung her tail happily as if her trust in Ira had reached its peak in a short period of time. She said, “You can transfer the demonic creatures too. Just tell the fairies. You don’t have to ask me every time…”

However, this was not because of Ira’s specialness… or rather, it was not only because of that. What was special was Satan Leaf, a Demon King who did not have much cognitive ability for power and responsibility.

“No!” Ira, who was eating seafood skewers, said so seriously.

As for the other demonic creature leaders present… Yes, because Mr. Rhyme had told everyone that he wanted to eat barbecue, everyone came and did not let the situation become a scene of two people and a maid.

“Mm, mm, there’s nothing wrong with it~ Ahhh, it’s really delicious.”

As Vera interrupted, she held a handful of skewers in each hand and displayed all her colleagues to Ira. “Everyone does this, but no one feels that anyone will harm the Demon King.”

Yes, it was the opposite of the Empire and even different from the entire world… This might be a true fantasy country.

“There’s no need to mind. Sir, we know your kindness.”

That was what the construct leader who was eating the skewers, the golem, said… Well, rather than saying that he was eating the skewers, it was more accurate to say that he had stuffed the roasted shellfish meat into his head and broken it down into mana absorption.

In another sense, it could be considered “eating”.

“That’s true, there’s no need to report the patrol of the Headless Horsemen. However, even so, no one will think that the Headless Horsemen will harm the Demon King.”

As the Black Flame Headless Horseman spoke, this was the first time Ira had heard her speak and knew that this Headless Horseman was a woman. In that case… the other party would either tie her chest or be so miserable when she was alive that her breastplate did not need a special design.

The other party used the black flame of the head to burn a piece of shellfish meat. This… could be considered eating, right?

“I brought a junior and didn’t report it to the Demon King… This is the Demon King’s Territory. There’s no need to be restrained like the Empire.”

The huge beetle Insectoid with upright legs said this. The loli spider girl he had brought to eat barbecue with him looked up curiously, not knowing why her uncle and colleagues had mentioned her.

“…”

Indeed, eating barbecue together… was really like a gathering between family members. It was even like a gathering between the closest family members who did not need to be polite the most.

Understanding this, Ira did not know what to say. He scooped a bowl of soup made of clam-like shells and subconsciously scooped a spoonful of soup into Satan Leaf’s mouth.

“Ah ~”

Demon King…

Ira calmly watched as Satan Leaf drank the clam soup in satisfaction. He still did not know what to say. This had happened in the past… Sometimes, Isabella would ask him, “Can you not teach me? Can’t you just do it?!”

He would only tell Isabella the answer to the new round of questions.

This was because Isabella was the ruler, and Ira could not and was unwilling to overstep his role.

“There are enough shellfish resources around the Demon King’s Territory. We didn’t collect them on a large scale previously, so you can take action without worry. Is any fairy willing to lead this matter? Just call some low-level demons.”

Ira asked, and the five fairies with oily faces looked at each other. One of the fairies volunteered to fly over and said, “I’ll do it!”

Because she did not have the help of other fairies, she spoke very briefly.

Ira looked at the little fairy standing on the table. He gently picked up a tissue and wiped her mouth for her. He said, “Then, Celina, persuade two to three succubi who can use large-scale charm and their charm ability can penetrate a certain thickness of sand to help her.”

Celina: “Yes!”

“…”

The corners of Celina’s mouth twitched. Because Ira’s tone meant a relatively serious “command”, she subconsciously replied in the same way as she had replied to the previous Demon King. She said something to ease the awkward atmosphere, “I mean leave it to me!”

This was much more normal. It was also because of this that Ira did not like to give orders.

“Then it’s decided. I have to remind the goblins to be careful of the rising tide and the demonic beasts that appear by the sea. If they’re too small, they can just throw them back into the sea.”

As Ira spoke, he wiped the oil off the little demon’s mouth.

“I promise to complete the mission!”

The little fairy who said this happily flew back to the other fairies, and then there was an envious chatter caused by Ira helping wipe her mouth.

“Why do you throw the small ones back? No, I’m only curious and have no intention of questioning.” The ghost girl asked.

She pushed her eyes with the base of her palm that was not stained with oil and looked at Ira curiously… Her thoughts seemed to be similar to “no matter how small a mosquito’s leg is, it’s still meat”.

“This can ensure that the marine life near the beach won’t decrease too quickly. Although it’s unavoidable, it’s the same principle as releasing pregnant fish when fishing.”

Ira said this, then he looked at everyone’s expressions and realized that this world did not let go of any fish when fishing. Poor fish… It was really sad.

“Mr. Ira, I have something to ask now since everyone happens to be here.” Satan Leaf said this.

She would not forget her goal of inviting Ira to dinner… If she had known that Mr. Rhyme would invite everyone, she would not have called Ira herself.

“If I want to recover my lost territory, will you help me, Mr. Ira?”

Recovering the lost territory meant, without a doubt, teaching those rebellious demons a lesson, before taking back the original territory ruled by the Demon King from the Empire.

If Ira wanted to help, it meant that he would be hostile to the Empire.

“…”

The atmosphere froze. Everyone waited for Ira’s answer or his anger. However, the only person who did not show any worry was Vera. She seemed to have seen through everything.

“Sure, if you can guarantee the military discipline of the demonic creatures…”

As Ira spoke, he played it down and said very simply, “As long as you can ensure that after unification, the civilians of the Empire have the same status as the demonic creatures, I can contribute to the destruction of the Empire.”

“…”

“???”

“!!!”