Hero, Quit ~ Next Workplace Is Demon Castle

1-2 Hero, Explaining His Reasons for Applying for the Job.

It was some time ago.

As the chosen hero, I set off from the Holy City of Renaiye, defeated the demon king Echidna, who had invaded the human world from the demon world, and brought peace to the world.

For various reasons, I was forced to travel alone, but I did not have much difficulty in battle.

After all, I am strong. I was born with the blessing of the goddess Liana, so my wounds heal quickly, and I have sword skills that even a hundred knights of the kingdom could not match.

Well versed in black magic, spirit magic and sacred magic, I am a top-notch sorcerer and Holy. Additionally, he also knows alchemy enough to become the head of the Alchemist Guild and the Ranger Guild of the Wild Rangers.

Regarding this, it’s…… Frankly, A hindrance, like a companion and so on.

No, it’s not my strong point. It’s really just a burden. While I’m trying to build a relationship of trust with my slow-moving friends, it would definitely be faster if I fought the battle by myself.

[—-You travel alone because of that kind of personality, Right?]

[Shut up.]

Anyway, when I was traveling alone like that, I defeated the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Army in the blink of an eye.

The first one I fought was «Red Roar» Dragon General Edward. He was an old man with a military background, and I think he was the most formidable in terms of pure specs.

He flew, breathed fire, and above all, his dragon-scale, which is unique to dragons, was ridiculously hard. If I had fought him with just a sword, I would have definitely hurt my wrist. It was the moment when I was glad I was well-versed in magic.

The dragon scale cuts damage by nearly 80%, so it’s no laughing matter. You can cease to be a Four Heavenly Kings and become a Demon King. Really.

[I feel sorry for you. I can’t believe you don’t have a single friend to travel with.]

[I don’t want to be told only by you. ……]

Second in line is «Invisible Blade» Melnes, the Shadowless General.

She was a troublesome, gloomy kid anyway. She was originally a half-human, half-demon genius who was kept in the Assassin Guild, and in fact, her power and speed to cut off signs were overwhelming. speed was so fast that even I had difficulty following it with my eyes.

I couldn’t follow it with my eyes, so I ended up using a forbidden spell, the “Heavenly Demon Fireball Crimson Comet”, which blows up the entire surrounding area, but thanks to that I got burns all over the place and had a hard time.

Moreover, in the aftermath, I must have destroyed some kind of cultural heritage, and the people in the town I had helped were claiming huge compensation for the damage. They were so brazen, even though I was careful not to cause any deaths among the public.

I’ll never use the forbidden spell in town again. That was the moment I swore to myself.

I escaped without paying for the damages.

Third place. Beast General Lili of the Merciless Fangs.

She is a fearsome pseudo-demi-beastman who lives deep on the western continent and has the power to communicate with all kinds of beasts and transform into a vicious beast.

To sum up, I shouldn’t have fought her.

[Me! Is it about me?]

[It’s your story, so just be quiet for a minute.]

[Ai!]

It was a truly ridiculous encounter.

I was on my way to the next town after defeating the shadowless general Melnes, when I met a kid who had amnesia, and was wandering around, so I had no choice but to protect.

I did so, and she became very fond of me, so we solved a few cases together.

And then, when I came back to my senses, I discovered that the kid was one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King Army, the Beast General Lili.

I should have abandoned her. I really think so from the bottom of my heart.

[It’s my story!]

[Quiet, please.]

[No!]

It was good until I quickly knocked her down and got her to stop misbehaving, but this was a bad idea. It was much worse. For in her tribe, being beaten by a strong member of the opposite sex means meeting your destined partner. By the time I found out about it, it was already too late.

I mean, what can I say …… I’m in trouble because she likes …… me. ……

[Hey, bro! Marry me! Hey!]

[Keep it down.]

[Hey!]

The last «Almighty Demon» Demon General Steina. Only this one was laughably easy.

It was rumored that she had mastered all kinds of spells, including ancient forbidden spells. So I used the ancient spell that seals all spells regardless of friend or foe. The «Stasis of the Twelve Sealed Realms» an ancient spell that seals all spells, regardless of friend or foe.

The demon general, sealed off from all spells, was weak to the point where I myself was a little twitchy.

After I beat her up for two minutes, she started to cry. A pathetic one.

[–I’m a magician! You can’t beat a Hero in a hand-to-hand fight!]

[No, the pros are supposed to do something about that. ……]

[At the start of the encounter! Ignoring my protective spells and everything else! Who in the world would suddenly block all spells!]

[Right here! Here!]

There is no point in bickering, so we proceed.

But then you know what happens.

I …… The Hero Leo Demonheart defeated the demon king Echidna and peace came to the world.

The ragged remnants of the Demon King’s army were driven deep into the Seshat Mountains and were no longer considered a threat.

[- So far, so good, right?]

[Fine, but…]

Across the table.

Sipping a cup of tea, Demon General Steina replied with a resentful face.

Edward, Melnes and Lili are also at the table, listening to me.

The Hero and the Four Heavenly Kings gathered in one place and drank tea in good humor.

The scene unfolded in an all too surreal way.

This is a room in the castle of the Demon Lords, a room that serves as a guest room.

I was forced out of the interview by Demon King Echidna within 10 seconds of the interview starting. but I knew this was a bad idea, so I caught up with the four heavenly kings of deputy interviewers, persuaded them, coaxed them down, and somehow managed to get a second round – or was it a second round? He was brought in for an interview.

Didn’t tell Echidna, of course. I’m sure that as soon as she finds out that I’m still hanging around the castle, she’ll go berserk and come to kill me with the force of a fire and burn the whole castle to the ground.

It’s a small-minded thing. The only thing I did to her was to suck out her magic powers with the intention of punishing her a little, transforming her into an unrefined girl, and making it impossible for her to return to her former form as a beautiful woman with a great style for the time being.

[I ask why you, a Hero, applied for a recruitment interview for a position in the new Demon Army …….]

Steina’s mouth twitched as she nervously played with her long blonde hair.

[There should be no need to reminisce about how we defeated our Four Heavenly Kings. There shouldn’t be, at all.]

[I just wanted to remind you of my strength before I cut to the chase.]

[And also, you see, …… How did the other Four Heavenly Kings were defeated? I mean, you were still a little interested, weren’t you?]

Half of the reasons laid out are true.

There is such a thing as flow in a recruitment interview. Depending on how you speak, a flimsy appeal can turn into a sincere appeal, and vice versa, a competent person can be easily dropped because of poor speaking skills.

I needed to remind these guys of my strength again so that I could make a convincing case for my reasons for applying for the job that was to follow.

Dominate the flow of the conversation. That’s the quickest way to grab a job offer.

Also, the other half of the reason for reminiscing—let’s be honest. I wanted to blow Steina’s spectacular defeat out of the water. That’s all.

The other three were also concerned about it, and they agreed with me.

[When I came to my senses, they had all been beaten.]

[Mm……]

[I was wondering…]

[Even so, the way Steina was hit was even more appalling than I expected.]

[Mm……]

[Poor baby!]

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the face of Demon General Steina-sama turn as red as a tomato after her spectacular defeat.

Oh no, she’s the one who really reacts straight away. I thought the Succubus were a bit more like this. …… Playing with people, or maybe they’re just a bit more intelligent? Or are you too weak to be played with yourself?

I was about to make some witty follow-up, but before I could do so, an angry roar flew through the air.

[…… get down to business!]

Bang,” ranted Steina, slamming the table with both hands.

The freshly poured tea spilled, creating a brown stain on the tablecloth.

[You! Why! Did you decide to join the Demon Army!]

All four gazes converged.

It would have been nice to play a bit longer, but it would have been ridiculous to miss out on a job offer because of it.

I swallowed the cookie I’d been chomping on in one gulp, pulled Lili off her relentless attempts to get on my lap, and sat back deeper in my chair.

Then I decided to elaborate on my reasons for applying.

I, who once challenged the Demon King’s Army all by myself…

Why are you trying to get on our side now? Why?