59 59 「Magio Cuisine Battle」 (1/2)

The Demon King's Castle.

In the west of the Extent continent, in the farthest reaches of Vendidart territory, there was a castle.

Although I had imagined a jet-black castle towering over the dark sky and the evil land, in reality, it was the exact opposite.

Surrounded on all sides by tranquil forests, majestic mountains, and beautiful lakes, a majestic white castle existed at the center of this natural fortress.

It was the most beautiful castle I've known since I moved to this other world.

As I stood in front of the door of the castle, the door slowly opened and a beautiful woman with dark hair - my mother, the demon king of this world, welcomed me with a smiling smile.

”Welcome, Kyou-chan, ladies and gentlemen, and you. Welcome.

As soon as we entered, what caught our attention was the shine of the polished marble.

As soon as you open the door, dozens of maids dressed as human-shaped demons line up in maid outfits and greet you with a bow as soon as we enter.

Then, let's get you to the cooking battles.

As soon as we get inside, Mom starts to lead the way.

We slowly follow her, and along the way, we ask her a few questions about the upcoming battle.

Mom, if we win this battle, you will stop your invasion of the Valkyria Kingdom and be quiet, right?

”Yes, of course. I promise you that we won't do anything to you for at least a hundred years from now on. However, if you come into our territory and attack us, we will only intercept you.

I look at Amarnes for that condition from Mom.

She nodded as if she agreed with that.

”No problem. If you won't attack us, there's no reason to fight. To be honest, the quality of the demons in the demon king's territory is the best in the world, but the safety of our own country is our top priority.

I'm sure you'll agree with me that we'll be able to make demands if we on the Demon King's side win, and you'll keep your contract.

There was a calm expression and tone of voice, but there was an absolute weight to the contract, and an intimidating feeling that if we lost and didn't fulfill our demands, we wouldn't get a free ride.

Oh, and one more thing. One more thing. Mom, I heard there's a seed of the World Tree here.

”World Tree Seeds?　Yes, I have.

I knew it. How come Mom has the seed of the World Tree?

Because I'm a demon king?　Because it's the Demon King?

Is that the one where you drop a legendary item when you defeat a demon king?

I wonder what's wrong with that seed.

”Oh, if we win, can I have that too?

From the beginning, our objective was to collect the seeds of the World Tree scattered throughout this world, and ending the war between the Valkyria Kingdom and the Demon King's territory was just a means to get them.

By stopping the war, the Valkyria Kingdom promised to get the seeds, so if I can get the seeds from the Demon King's side, I can kill two birds with one stone.

You're going to be able to find out what's going on in the world.

”What are you going to do after you get it, Kyou-chan?

Yeah. Well, I'm going to find a suitable place to grow it, anyway.

Oh, I knew you could grow a world tree, Kyou-chan!

You'll be able to find a lot more than you're used to.

”Well, I guess. Well, I mean, maybe... I mean, the Goddess said that I could do it.

”Yes, yes!　That goddess finally decided to go for it!　If that's what you mean, okay. If Kyou-chan plants a seed and the World Tree grows, then it is consistent with my purpose.

Consistent with Mom's purpose?

I don't know what that means.

Anyway, as far as the seeds are concerned, as long as you're willing to take responsibility for raising them, you can have them whether you win or lose.