Chapter 80 The Next Move and a Letter from an Angel
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Having fully subjugated the Demon Realm’s princess Lucifiel and her loyal maid Myuril as my new dedicated slaves, I used Teleportation Magic to return to my private room in the Grimlock estate.
The room lay wrapped in the still darkness of night. Moonlight streamed through the window, casting long shadows across the furniture.
A short while later, a knock sounded at the door. When I opened it, Lilia—my personal maid, who must have been waiting for my return—bowed deeply in greeting. Her eyes held relief, but also a faint weariness.
I had Teleported to the Demon Realm just after noon, and now it was early evening—
Mina and the two beastfolk, Kuuko and Lumiá, would be just settling in for the night.
”…I’m relieved to see you safe, my lord.”
Her voice carried a relief she couldn’t fully hide. Lilia’s slender fingers trembled slightly.
”Still awake? I’m sorry to have worried you.”
After eating the late-night meal she’d prepared, I took a bath.
Afterwards, I slipped into bed with her and pulled her smooth body close to mine. Her warmth slowly seeped into me. I wanted to reward my lovely big-breasted maid, but I’d expended too much energy in the Demon Realm.
Tonight, I’d keep our intimacy to just a light kiss.
”Sleep deprivation is the enemy of beauty, you know… Tonight, this will have to do.”
”No. Just being able to sleep like this, by your side, makes me happier than anything, my lord.”
She said such sweet things.
Her words almost broke my self-control, but I managed to restrain myself to just one round, and then I fell asleep.
* * *
The next morning.
Riding in the carriage toward the academy, I turned my thoughts to the specific plans for the future. The morning scenery flowing past the window was bathed in brilliant light. The swaying of the carriage and the sound of wheels rolling over cobblestones felt like the opening of a story that was about to begin.
First, let’s organize the current situation.
First: the demon race.
I’d made contact with the Demon Realm’s princess in an unexpected way and had secured control over her. What would happen to the Demon Realm’s political situation from here was entirely unknown. But obtaining such a powerful card would undoubtedly be a major advantage.
Second: the beastfolk.
I also wanted to eventually establish contact and form an alliance with them. But I was still undecided on the best approach. How should I send Princess Lumiá back to her homeland in the most effective way?
Third: the dwarves.
It was about time to commission a new weapon for myself. My unique ability, [Magic Seal], was incredibly powerful, but its nature made it extremely unwieldy. And in situations where I needed to fight while concealing my true strength, having high-performance equipment would be very convenient.
For now, that was the sum of it.
If establishing contact with the beastfolk was currently difficult, then the logical first step would be to start with the dwarves, who presented a comparatively easier target.
The dwarves lived in the mountain range west of the Elven Forest ‘Sylvain’, in a place called ‘Eisen’.
And the territory of Eisen was under the jurisdiction of the nation’s powerful noble house, the Crowley Duke family. The Crowley family granted the dwarves extensive autonomy in exchange for the exclusive right to purchase their high-quality weapons at very low prices.
In other words, the dwarves living under human administration should be easier to approach than the wild beastfolk.
—Alright.
I’ll commission them to forge a weapon for my personal use.
Make that my top priority for the time being.
Just as I reached that conclusion, the carriage came to a slow stop before the gates of the Royal Academy of Magic. The clamor of students passing through the gates drifted in through the window.
I stepped out of the carriage and made my way toward the classroom.
* * *
It was just before the academy’s entrance—
I was on my way to the classroom.
From behind me, an obnoxiously familiar voice called out.
”Hey, Grimlock! Fine morning, isn’t it! What d’you say we have a duel for old times’ sake?”
The one who’d made such a ridiculous greeting was Prince Liam’s aide—the green-haired giant, Aldrick Stonewall.
His voice rang out, far too energetic for the crisp morning air.
Ever since our flashy duel the other day, this guy had taken to acting oddly familiar with me. I maintained my cool, model-student demeanor as I responded.
”I’m afraid I’ll have to politely decline a duel. A truly lovely morning to you both, though.”
Aldrick’s companion was the blue-haired intellectual type, Elliot Valias, so I figured I’d extend the greeting to him as well.
Elliot’s already sour face twisted into something even more hostile.
The furrow between his brows deepened dramatically.
”…Shut your mouth, Grimlock. I’ll kill you.”
Tch. Some things never change.
There was hardly a trace left of his so-called “intellectual” image.
Facing Elliot’s naked killing intent, I suddenly felt an odd sense of déjà vu.
(What is this feeling…? Ah, I see now.)
This guy looks just like that elf working in my theater—
Kyle, the one who’s always radiating such desperate hatred toward me.
Both of them are convinced that the woman they adore was stolen away by me—such pitiful men.
The jealousy they harbor for me borders on obsession.
Elliot and Kyle.
Those two are bound to get along.
I should definitely introduce them sometime.
”Come now, don’t make such a scary face. I’ll even throw in a pair of Elenor’s panties as a peace offering—quietly, of course.”
I made my offer in a cheerful, friendly way, hoping to deepen our friendship.
Surely this would help us get along better.
”You bastard…! Shut that filthy mouth of yours right now…! I don’t care what it takes—I will kill you…!”
Elliot was livid.
His face flushed red with rage, his blue eyes blazing with murderous intent.
I could see his clenched fists trembling at his sides.
(Hm? That’s odd. I was sure this would help us make friends.)
To my business partner—that pervert Balthazar—this would have been a rare treasure he’d weep with joy over. But it seemed Elliot didn’t appreciate it.
Oh well.
Here I’d gone out of my way to be humble and extend an olive branch, only to be rebuffed. Making friends really is such a difficult thing, isn’t it?
As I pondered this, I arrived at the classroom to find an envelope waiting on my desk, delivered through the academy’s concierge.
A pure white envelope—
It commanded an almost eerie presence.
The sender: Liliana Asgard.
The younger sister of the kingdom’s First Prince, Liam Asgard.
Her beauty and purity were praised by all.
She was called the “Angel of the Asgard Kingdom”—a princess so pure, so innocent and lovely.
What could such a girl possibly want with a Margrave’s heir like me?
I quietly broke the seal.
A faint, sweet floral scent drifted from the envelope, tickling my nostrils.
It was as if her pure image had been captured and transformed into a fragrance.
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Summary:
The protagonist returns from the Demon Realm after subjugating Princess Lucifiel and her maid, then plans his next moves involving beastfolk and dwarves while traveling to school. He encounters Aldrick and a hostile Elliot, whom he taunts with an offer of Elenor’s panties, escalating Elliot’s rage. Upon reaching his classroom, he discovers a letter from the pure and angelic Princess Liliana Asgard, raising questions about her intentions toward him.
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Trivia:
The protagonist now controls Demon Realm’s Princess Lucifiel and her maid Myuril as dedicated slaves.
The protagonist’s unique ability [Magic Seal] is powerful but unwieldy.
He is planning to approach the dwarves before the beastfolk due to their easier accessibility under human rule.
The dwarves live in Eisen, a territory controlled by the Crowley Duke family.
Elliot Valias is obsessed with a woman named Elenor, whom he believes the protagonist stole.
The protagonist compares Elliot to Kyle, an elf who works in his theater and harbors similar hatred.
Liliana Asgard is known as the “Angel of the Asgard Kingdom” for her beauty and purity.
Liliana is the younger sister of Prince Liam and has sent an unexpected letter to the protagonist.
The Crowley family grants dwarves autonomy in exchange for cheap high-quality weapons.
The protagonist’s business partner Balthazar is a pervert who would value Elenor’s panties as a treasure.
Notes:
• Grimlock – Xenos, the mana-less protagonist and heir to the Grimlock Margraviate—an Asgardian war-faction family—masks his cunning as “Zero the Loser.” This “Royal Phantom” uses spatial magic and a Collar of Submission alongside his father Gaius to manipulate others, asserting family authority to bypass Prince Liam’s cold interference while Azim uses the Grimlock name when apologizing to him.
• Lucifiel – The Demon Realm’s princess and former Demon King’s daughter. She has waist-length silver hair that appears almost translucent, porcelain-white skin, and jet-black eyes with golden pupils. She possesses two pairs of wings—one pure white like an angel’s, the other jet-black like a demon’s. She can fuse light and darkness simultaneously to create annihilation magic. The Demon Realm’s princess. She has been newly subjugated as one of the protagonist’s “dedicated slaves.” The demon princess of mixed angel and demon heritage. She has two pairs of wings: one white like an angel’s and one black like a demon’s. She is the daughter of the former Demon King and an angel he captured. She speaks with a refined, polite tone and carries herself with royal dignity despite her vulnerable circumstances. The provisional ruler of the Demon Realm with silver hair that reflects moonlight and porcelain skin. She possesses a voice like wind chimes yet cold as ice, carrying the composed resonance of a ruler. Her eyes hold both wariness and faint curiosity toward Xenos.
• Myuril – The loyal maid of Lucifiel. She has also been subjugated alongside her mistress. A demon girl in maid’s attire who serves as Lucifiel’s personal attendant and bodyguard. She wields assassin’s blades with lethal skill and initially attacks the protagonist to protect her mistress. She speaks with extreme deference and loyalty toward the princess. A young demonkin girl of about fifteen or sixteen with shoulder-length jet-black hair and large dark eyes containing emerald-green pupils. She wears a frilly maid uniform and specializes in stealth magic. She serves as an assassin in Lucifiel’s employ.
• Demon – A mysterious, high-status being who appears after the duel, appearing as a beautiful, pale humanoid with teleportation abilities.
• de – A particle used in the aristocratic name of the Margrave Albion de Blanchefort.
• Lilia – Xenos’s fiercely loyal Head Maid and slave, she is a lovely, voluptuous woman with long dark hair, large eyes, a chest tattoo, and a nullified crest. Wearing a black uniform, she masks her subtle jealousy and trembling worry for Xenos’s safety behind a composed, refined elegance. Formally efficient with Mina and guests, she finds deep relief and joy sleeping by her master’s side.
• Kuuko – A cat beastfolk infiltration agent under Xenos’s care, she transforms from a tiny black kitten into an imposing black panther. A loyal frontline tank with regenerative prowess, she guards allies, assists with childcare at the Grimlock estate, and is doted on by friends. Her unwavering bond with Xenos lets her channel his mana to break enemy magic, providing a protective presence.
• Lumiá – A noble lion beastfolk princess with snow-white fur, brilliant hair, and golden eyes, capable of shifting into a white lion cub. A rare royal and former prize of the Abyss Coliseum, she now resides at the Grimlock estate under the protagonist’s care. She maintains a regal demeanor but harbors a feverish fascination for him, while he considers how to best send her back to her homeland.
• Mina – Kai’s sister is a notably silent maid for the Grimlock estate and member of the protagonist’s household, now settling in for the night. With soft brown hair, a rabbit kigurumi, and dancer’s attire, she serves Xenos with childlike devotion and cares for Lumiá and Kuuko. She maintains a loving bond with her brother Kai and shares a deep affection for Cecilia and the estate’s kitten.
• Crowley – The Duke family that rules over the Eisen territory and manages the dwarves.
• Aldrick Stonewall – Prince Liam’s green-haired giant of an aide and a hulking Royal Guard student wearing a silver lion crest. Thriving on combat and cowed only by Elenor, his spectacular duel with Xenos (the protagonist) sparked the prince’s visit. Since then, he has become oddly familiar with the protagonist, greeting him boisterously and frequently proposing another match.
• Stonewall – The Stonewall family name, carried by Aldrick.
• Aldrick – Prince Liam’s green-haired giant of an aide and a hulking Royal Guard student wearing a silver lion crest. Thriving on combat and cowed only by Elenor, his spectacular duel with Xenos (the protagonist) sparked the prince’s visit. Since then, he has become oddly familiar with the protagonist, greeting him boisterously and frequently proposing another match.
• Liam – Asgard’s golden-haired, emerald-eyed First Prince Liam Asgard is Liliána’s older brother. An arrogant “born winner” with a flawless smile, he is betrothed to Princess Elisabeth and allied with aides Elliot and Aldrick. His obsessive pursuit of Cecilia jeopardizes his standing, and he underestimates Xenos due to his Zero Mana status during meetings with Prince Azim.
• Elliot Valias – A tall, slender, blue-haired student council member and loyal aide to Prince Liam, Elliot Valias is an intellectual with a sharp mind. He harbors a deep, unrequited love for Elenor. Driven by intense jealousy, he reacts with fury and freezing hostility toward her intimacy with others, particularly Xenos Grimlock, harboring murderous hatred toward the protagonist for stealing her.
• Elliot – A tall, slender, blue-haired student council member and loyal aide to Prince Liam, Elliot Valias is an intellectual with a sharp mind. He harbors a deep, unrequited love for Elenor. Driven by intense jealousy, he reacts with fury and freezing hostility toward her intimacy with others, particularly Xenos Grimlock, harboring murderous hatred toward the protagonist for stealing her.
• Valias – The Valias family name, carried by Elliot.
• Kyle – A muscular, golden-haired elven warrior with emerald eyes, this blunt, hot-headed theater worker wears a green robe and wields a poison-tipped bow. Once a resilient guard, he is now a shattered shell consumed by an Elliot-like jealousy and hatred toward the protagonist, believing the woman he loves was stolen. Despite his rebellious nature, he remains unrequitedly devoted to Princess Lyphia.
• Elenor – Princess Elenor, the “Saint of Light,” is a silver-blonde swordswoman and healer with gray-blue eyes and lethal grace. Though a haughty, analytical gladiator, she is bound by Xenos’s Magic Seal, masking a submissive devotion. While absent from the chapter, she is the object of Elliot’s intense obsession, a fact the protagonist exploits to taunt him.
• Balthazar – The protagonist’s business partner and heir to the Zaitz Merchant Guild is a short, plump, sweating man reeking of pastries and stained finery. Son of a slave trader and proxy for Grimlocks and Xenos, he masks cowardice with arrogant bluster. He manages an illicit goblin transport network and has traumatic, perverted eccentricities, even weeping with joy over rare items like Elenor’s panties.
• Liliana – The younger sister of the kingdom’s First Prince, Liam. She is renowned for her unparalleled beauty and purity, earning her the title “Angel of the Asgard Kingdom.” She sends a letter to the protagonist.
• Asgard – Elenor Asgard, the esteemed Saint of Light, and Prince Liam share a prestigious royal lineage. While both belong to the noble Asgard family and maintain a high social standing, they navigate distinct public roles and responsibilities within the realm. Their shared identity defines their status, balancing the expectations placed upon them as they fulfill their unique duties to the kingdom.
• Liam Asgard – Asgard’s golden-haired, emerald-eyed First Prince Liam Asgard is Liliána’s older brother. An arrogant “born winner” with a flawless smile, he is betrothed to Princess Elisabeth and allied with aides Elliot and Aldrick. His obsessive pursuit of Cecilia jeopardizes his standing, and he underestimates Xenos due to his Zero Mana status during meetings with Prince Azim.
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