Mona, the Queen of Darkness

 　Mona, the Queen of Darkness, visits a room in the Demon King's Palace.

"This is this, Mona-sama, you are very welcome to come to such a place."

　When you enter a room, you will be greeted by an old man who is the owner of the room.

　The old man bows respectfully to Mona. He looks like a normal human, but he has horns on the left and right sides of his head, just like Ranfeld.

　The old man's name is Lugus. Like Morna's beloved husband Modes, he was once a pillar of the dark gods and a subordinate.

　When Elios was banished, knowledgeTsukasaTsukasadoHe who is the god of death came with him to Nargol.　

　And now, he is the Prime Minister of Nargol.

　He has the best knowledge in this world, but his fighting strength is weak, and he did not participate in the fight against the hero.

"Raise your head, Lugas."

　When Mona says so, Lugas raises his head.

　Then Lugas guides him to the chair in the center of the room.

"What do you have to do today? Lord Mona?"

"Lugas. What do you think of Kuroki-dono?"

"Are you Kuroki-dono?"

　yesterday's battle. Everyone in the castle was watching. Of course, this Lugas should also be watching.

"I think he is a very strong person, because he defeated that hero. I think that a reassuring person has become an ally."

"Right. Kuroki-dono is indeed strong. He single-handedly defeated that fearsome hero. But that's why I have to think about something."

　Lugus tilts his head.

"What do you mean?"

“Do you know Lugas? According to the prophecy of the goddess Kasa, the hero who will defeat Modes-sama is a man from another world.

"!?"

　Lugas makes a surprised face.

"No way... Mona-sama..."

“Yes, I see the possibility that Kuroki-dono is that hero.

　Lugas is surprised by Mona's words.

"However, Mona-sama. Due to the invasion of the heroes. The Demon King's army is in a state of destruction. It is impossible to oppose Kuroki-dono."

　Lugas explains.

　The only ones that are easy to rebuild are the Goblins, whose numbers are easy to increase, and the Undead, whose numbers are easy to replace, while other races take a long time to rebuild.

　Especially the Damon tribe like Ranfeld is devastating.　

　Mona remembers that the Dark Knights, the elite of the Damon tribe, were destroyed by the hero the other day.

"The Damons live long, but they don't multiply, and it will take time for them to regain their strength. Mona-sama."

　Lugus explains.

“Is that so… Ranfeld must have a headache, too.”

"And Mona-sama. Even if the army can be rebuilt, Kuroki-dono can't be defeated."

　A hero who destroyed the Demon King's army.

　Lugas explains that it is impossible to defeat the one who defeated the hero, even if the Demon King's army is rebuilt.

"Rather, Kuroki-dono is currently the strongest force in the Demon King's Army. That Kuroki-dono is now a hero of the demons. If possible, I don't want to think of him as an enemy."

　Says Lugas in trouble.

　I don't want the morale of the Demons, the core race of Nargol, to drop. That was Lugas' opinion.

“I also don’t want to turn Kuroki-dono into an enemy.

"That Mona-sama, your Majesty is..."

“No, Modes-sama doesn’t know that I think Kuroki-dono is dangerous. Besides, Modes-sama seems to like Kuroki-dono. ”

　Modes, Mona's beloved husband, treats Kuroki well.

　He didn't seem to have the slightest idea of ​​betraying him.

"Besides, Master Modes is a man who cannot lie. If I tell him my concerns, he will show them. So this story is confidential, Lugas. The wisest of Nargol. I have to ask you to think about what to do in case something happens.No matter how strong a person may be, there may be some kind of weakness.There is no loss in gathering information about him."

"I see, it's true that information is important... I understand, Lord Mona. Then let's put someone in charge of Kuroki-dono. prize"

"I'm begging you, Lugas."

　After that, after saying a few words, Mona left the room.

　Mona thinks about Lugas' attitude earlier.　

　Lugas didn't seem to think Kuroki was dangerous.

"Lugas. Not even the wisest of Nargol know the danger."

　Mona finds it irritating.

　Mona thinks that people from other worlds can just use it.

　Mona vows to protect her loved ones.

"Oh my dear Modes. You will be protected by this Mona."