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."

in a

of reverence and awe as he stared at the figure that

was going to mark the end of the orcs, but his presence alone had single-handedly brought an end

never expected that weak human to become so

convinced by

strong and Ren

Tap. Tap. Tap.

hall, Ren started making light tapping motions with his finger on

Count and Marquis ranked demons, what

presently awaiting

more, his voice containing even more hints

to have the demons fight amongst themselves is truly

attacking their own kind, they had betrayed their own race. Of course, this was under Ren's threat, but to the demons, this didn't really make

circumstances, the fact that they went against their own kind

no question that they would look down on them and scorn them. It was a brilliant move on Ren's part to have them kill members of their own kind, as it would make Ren's plans to have

could show them some benefits, it was inevitable that they would accept to be under his

it is only right that I speak to them. Let

"As you wish."

nodded

a subordinate in front of Ren despite the fact that he

performance over the past few months had truly

turned around and exited the hall, calling for the

***

to go

in this world was giving me a headache. Having recently achieved rank, the one thing I required most was mana,

to emphasize the fact that my injuries were still quite severe and that even sitting still caused me a great deal

mana

that I had a mana chamber at my disposal, it was far from enough to satisfy me,

time-consuming it was for me to activate a mana chamber in order

'How troublesome…'

It truly was.

on your mind,

heard Ryan's voice coming from my

my head to look at Ryan, I was startled to notice that everyone was

table and responded

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

with the others, Ryan shrugged

to break it to you, but we still have a lot of things to figure out before going back to earth. Firstly,

"I know, I know…"

head back over the table and waved my

I want

"Don't we all."

from the

head

you find what

"Nope."

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

a thought occurred to

In fact, now

the demon's possession, I noticed that I was finally starting

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

was going to be poor once again from

stood up from my seat and looked at

"Alright, le—"

Clank!