The Author's POV

"Do me a favor and watch over the demons while I go back and rest for a bit."

I said as I gazed at the others who were staring at me with different expressions on their faces.

My vision was all messed up, and my mind was cloudy. It took everything I had in order to keep from passing out right there on the spot.

Even though I had taken several potions and my body was slowly healing, the actions I had taken in a few moments ago had used up what little energy I had left in my body, and I was now barely clinging to my consciousness by a thread.

The only reason why I was still hanging on was because I didn't want to show the demons any weakness.

Who knew what would happen if they saw me pass out on the spot?

"I got it."

Thankfully, the others were able to understand what I was trying to convey, and they all nodded their heads while maintaining a serious expressions.

I smiled in relief when I saw this.

"Great."

"Let me go with you."

Amanda offered me a helping hand as she walked next to me and opened the door that led to the insides of the castle.

"...Thank you."

I struggled to express my gratitude as my legs felt like lead and my vision wobbled.

'Not yet.'

I clenched my teeth and forcefully moved my legs tower the door.

On the surface, I sustained the solemn look that I had after defeating Suriol, but internally, I was experiencing excruciating pain that was radiating through every part of my body.

From the corner of my distorted vision, I could see Amanda biting her lips in concern as she observed my struggle. However, as if she understood my thoughts, she turned her head away and pretended to be unaware of my struggle.

I was thankful for that and mustering every little bit of my willpower I finally walked into the castle.

Clank!

It wasn't until I heard the sound of the door closing behind me that I breathed a sigh of relief.

'...Thank god I made it.'

My body went limp and my vision turned black after that. Just as I was expecting to hit the stairs in front of me, I felt something soft slowly embrace me as I heard a soft whisper inside of my ears.

"Thank you for your hard work."

***

A week later.

"Almost everything has been sorted."

Silug's loud voice echoed out loud as he entered a large hall where a number of figures were seated behind a large oval table made of wood. His gaze was drawn in particular to the individual who was seated at the head of the table.

He appeared to be rather uninterested in what was going on as he rested his head on his arm which was propped up on the table.

Sparing Silug a short glance, he asked.

"Have all the weaker demons been eliminated?"

"Most have, yes."

replied in

felt an overwhelming sense of reverence and awe as he stared at the figure that

believed that the war was going to mark the end of the orcs, but his

never expected that weak human to become so

convinced by

strong and Ren in Silug's

Tap. Tap. Tap.

continued to reign throughout the hall, Ren started making light tapping motions with his

about the Count and Marquis ranked demons, what are

are presently awaiting your instructions

once more, his voice containing even more hints

demons fight amongst themselves is truly worthy

course, this was under Ren's threat, but to the demons, this

they

It was a brilliant move on

they had nowhere else to go besides staying with Ren who could show them

it is only right that I speak

"As you wish."

nodded his

Ren despite the fact that he was an

to be said that Ren's performance over the

and exited the hall, calling

***

to go

a headache. Having recently achieved rank, the one thing I required most was mana, but this

the fact that my injuries were still quite severe and

recover, but there was a distinct lack of mana in the air, so my recovery time was significantly longer than it ought to

mana chamber at my disposal, it was far from enough to satisfy me, as I had depleted the majority of my mana

to activate a mana chamber in order to completely

'How troublesome…'

It truly was.

on your mind,

Ryan's voice coming

was startled to notice that

on the table and responded

that I want to go back to earth. Kind of tired

looks with the others, Ryan shrugged

a lot of things to figure out before going back to

"I know, I know…"

a deep sigh as I leaned my head back over the table and waved my hand around in an

I want

"Don't we all."

commented from

my head slightly,

what you were

"Nope."

head. In spite of the fact that she appeared unruffled, there was evidence

and a thought occurred

In

thought about all of the treasures that were in the demon's possession,

couldn't help but feel excited when I thought about all of the treasures that were going to end up

thought I was going to be poor

up from my seat

"Alright, le—"

Clank!