Demon Lords in Little Garden are a phenomenon, appearing periodically in different layers. The higher-ups in Little Garden seem unconcerned,
Demon Lords in Little Garden are a phenomenon, appearing periodically in different layers.
The higher-ups in Little Garden seem unconcerned, or perhaps the Demon Lords provide amusement in their otherwise monotonous lives?
Demon Lord attacks aren't uncommon, but an attack spanning almost an entire outer gate is unusual. This is a large-scale attack that would certainly alarm the Layer Rulers.
Shiroyasha is the Layer Ruler of the East District. I wonder if she's been informed.
"Hey, Kuro Usagi, stop being so scared. You haven't told us what this is."
Sakamaki Izayoi's words pulled Kuro Usagi from her painful memories. She lifted her head, a bitter expression on her face.
"Sorry… I was remembering sad things. These are contract documents, signifying a Demon Lord has started a Gift Game."
"A Demon Lord's game, but… what kind of game? The contract only says 'Death'?"
Sakamaki Izayoi said, and Kuro Usagi, surprised, fell silent after seeing the text.
Taking a deep breath, she spoke with difficulty.
"'Death'… I've never seen this before. It probably means the Demon Lord doesn't want any extra trouble; they just want to kill…"
Kuro Usagi shook her head.
"No… that's wrong. That's not right. Even for a Demon Lord, that violates the rules! A slaughter game that gives the opponent no chance to fight back isn't allowed!"
Kuro Usagi exclaimed, but Sakamaki Izayoi shook his head.
"It's fine. It's like a game where you stand there and take my punch. If you catch it, you win; if you don't, you die. That's the game."
Sakamaki Izayoi said, and Kuro Usagi fell silent again. Morally, she felt the game was against the rules, but since Little Garden's system accepted it, there was no problem.
"This… this is outrageous…"
"Let's go take a look. If I'm not mistaken, the commonality ravaged by the Demon Lord is 'Perseus,' right? Looks like they did too many bad things. Even a Demon Lord is after them."
Sakamaki Izayoi said with a chuckle, and they continued, stepping over the black contracts.
Ahead lay 'Perseus' headquarters—or what remained of it. Now, it was a glacial wasteland.
The space-rending Frost Nova had mercilessly shattered everything. The only proof of 'Perseus' existence was perhaps Leticia, petrified and held by Canaria.
Mentioning Demon Lords evokes images of destruction, and most Demon Lords in Little Garden live up to that reputation.
These reckless beings, abusing their authority, leave behind only ravaged lands and shattered commonalities after each Gift Game.
Demon Lords in Little Garden cannot be eradicated. Their existence is a concept, a rule, an indispensable part of Little Garden's functioning.
The Layer Rulers' task is to stop Demon Lord Gift Games and eliminate tyrannical Demon Lords, but they can't eliminate them all. Layer Rulers aren't omniscient and can't predict every Demon Lord's move.
For example, the current situation is something Shiroyasha, as Layer Ruler, didn't foresee.
With Demon Lords, there are naturally Demon Lord commonalities. For example, "ForesGaro," which once challenged No Name, was one such commonality.
Among these Demon Lord commonalities, the Scourge Legion, headquartered in the Third Outer Layer, is unique.
Demon Lord commonalities operate under the Demon Lord banner.
They aren't true commonalities; they lack territory and are more like organizations where Demon Lords gather. Besides a few Demon Lords, they have no other members.
But the Scourge Legion is different. Though a Demon Lord commonality, it's a powerful, influential organization rooted in the Third Outer Layer.
The Scourge Legion's position in the Third Outer Layer is like that of Thousand Eyes in the Fourth Outer Layer—a legitimately existing Demon Lord commonality.
There are various theories as to why. Some say the leader's overwhelming power forced the Little Garden higher-ups to concede, others say the Scourge Legion is a branch of the God-Demon commonality in the First Outer Layer.
Regardless, the Scourge Legion remains in the Third Outer Layer to this day.
If it were another Demon Lord, asking Shiroyasha for help would quickly resolve the issue. But if it's the Scourge Legion… even Shiroyasha would likely find it troublesome.
Kuro Usagi thought this, a bitter smile on her face. She almost forgot that the woman wielding ice magic was Shiroyasha's honored guest.
That woman alone required Shiroyasha's careful consideration, and this pure-blooded dragon… Kuro Usagi couldn't imagine what she was capable of.
Could she be the Scourge Legion's leader?!
But… why are they interested in Arthas?!
This was the only thing Kuro Usagi couldn't understand. Why did that woman specifically want Arthas? And she seemed familiar with him, quite affectionate.
Kuro Usagi couldn't figure it out. For now, they could only return to No Name with Leticia and think of a solution.
"I hope Shiroyasha-sama will help…"
Muttering to herself, Kuro Usagi anxiously watched the place where Arthas disappeared.
Arthas was taken away, right before their eyes, without resistance.
At least… Arthas-sama should be alright, right? That pure-blooded dragon seemed to have a strange attitude towards him.
With that thought, Kuro Usagi and the others returned to the Seventh Outer Layer. After settling their companions, Kuro Usagi went to see Shiroyasha.
After the usual banter with the indifferent clerk at the entrance, Kuro Usagi found Shiroyasha.
"Shiroyasha-sama, why are you so relaxed? A Demon Lord appeared!"
Seeing Shiroyasha drinking alone in the courtyard, Kuro Usagi couldn't help but complain.
"Ah, Kuro Usagi. Don't rush. Sit and have a drink with me."
"There's no time for drinks! A Demon Lord… a Demon Lord appeared!"
"Aaaaaah… I know, I know. I'm a Layer Ruler, Kuro Usagi. Don't underestimate me!"
Shiroyasha grumbled, making Kuro Usagi feel strange.
"Since Shiroyasha-sama knows, why aren't you taking action? Will you just let the Demon Lords run wild?!"
"I can't. You should know their identity since you came to me."
Shiroyasha said irresponsibly, and Kuro Usagi nodded helplessly.
"Yes, I know… it's the Scourge Legion from the Third Outer Layer."
"See…? What's the problem? They're doing something I find pleasing. What's there to worry about?"
Shiroyasha said, taking another drink, muttering quietly,
"But having my favor repaid like this… is unsatisfying."
"What favor?!"
"Aaaaaah… nothing, nothing. That guy was taken, right? Don't worry, it's not a bad thing; it might even be a great thing. I didn't expect… they found the person they've been searching for so easily. They've been searching for so long."
Shiroyasha continued muttering things Kuro Usagi couldn't understand, but at least Arthas's safety wasn't a concern. That was comforting.
"Then… is there a chance Arthas-sama will return to No Name? Have… have we lost him forever?"
Kuro Usagi said dejectedly. Shiroyasha paused, sighing helplessly.
"I understand, Kuro Usagi. Having experienced such cruelty, you don't want to see another companion leave. I understand…"
"I'm not sure about their motives, but I can assure you they're different from other Demon Lords. Otherwise, the Scourge Legion wouldn't be a legitimate Demon Lord commonality."
"As for Arthas… this is a great opportunity for him. And I don't think they'll restrict his freedom. Because, if I'm not mistaken…"
Shiroyasha paused, looking at Kuro Usagi's expectant face before continuing.
"So… don't worry. Wait patiently. You'll likely see a completely different Arthas before long."
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