Chapter 4

At this moment, it was time to briefly describe what a [Consul] was. In short, this was a profession used to harvest the lives of demonic creatures on a large scale.

There were many professions in this world, and most of them needed to consume mana to fight. This meant that it was difficult for a person to change the situation of war.

This was because people would be tired, and the mana’s recovery would also consume their energy.

This was the reason why the Empire retreated in defeat in the face of the attack of the demonic creatures. Although both sides no longer remembered which side attacked first, before Ira appeared, the Empire was definitely on the brink of destruction.

The arrival of Ira and the [Consul] changed everything…

The Consul almost did not have any combat ability. He did not cultivate combat techniques or learn magic. Instead, through the loading of the [Rune Bond], he obtained the ability to snatch the demonic creature’s ability and mana.

After consuming the world runes on the [Rune Bond] that recovered over time, he could use the [Wings] on the demonic creature that had been placed on his Wing Pillar (spine) to unleash highly intensive attacks.

He would wear out his [Wings] in place of the consumption of his body. When his [Wings] were about to be ruined, he would immediately slot in the next demonic creature and continue to fight.

Or when the number of demonic creatures was dense, he would continuously use the [Wing Shattering] mode to quickly consume the stored [Wings], causing the greatest damage and quickly replenishing the demonic creatures because he continuously eliminated them.

On the battlefield, it was a profession that could unreasonably harvest demons like a meat grinder.

However, such a profession was not invincible. From another perspective, the weakness was extremely obvious… A Consul without the reserves of [Wings] did not have any combat strength that exceeded the ordinary human.

Therefore, the first lesson Ira taught his subordinates was to never detonate the last wing.

In the end, all the Consuls learned it very well, except… himself.

“…”

Ira examined the Scarlet Dragon Demon King in front of her with her gaze. At this moment, the other party was also sizing him up from top to bottom. Perhaps what he needed to say was… this was a very cute demon loli.

This was a description of her appearance…

However, the demonic creature itself was not something that needed to be called cute, but it was more worthy of being described as dangerous.

Ira felt the Demon King’s scrutiny in front of him. In the silence, he returned it. He did not know what the other party saw, but he could tell that… she was not as powerful and confident as her father.

If her father was a huge red demon dragon and an extreme dragon of blood and heat, the little Demon King in front of him was more like a red cub baring its teeth, like a weak lizard biting the dried meat fiercely.

She had other intentions, but she was bluffing.

It was very interesting.

“Celina.”

The little Dragon Demon King spoke. A young and calm voice was transmitted from her mouth. She ordered the succubus called Celina beside her, “Prepare some food for our guest.”

“Demon King? But…”

Celina said in surprise. She looked at Ira and stared at the Demon King. In the end, she decided to listen to her orders and meekly lowered her head to leave… However, the anxious waving of her love-shaped tail behind her proved that she was not calm.

“…”

Only two silent Headless Horsemen, the little Demon King, and Ira were left. They fell into an inexplicable silence. The two of them stared at each other, but neither of them spoke first.

“Ira Alkaras?”

However, in the end, the little Demon King was the first to speak. Her red dragon eyes stared at Ira and she asked in a calm voice, “Why did you betray the Empire?”

This news seemed to have spread throughout the entire continent within three days of Ira being unconscious.

Ira realized this and heard the complicated emotions hidden in the Demon King’s voice in front of him.

Unfortunately, Ira was not someone who could see through other people’s thoughts, so he could not recognize her emotions as percentages. However…

The Demon King in front of him was at least 20% afraid, right?

“Put your wings through the fence and I’ll tell you.”

As Ira spoke, he looked at the little Demon King who immediately retreated nervously. Without any anticipation, he said simply, “Because of the nobles… a portion of them are quite radical, but I didn’t lose out. They are the ones who suffered a loss.”

After all, Ira’s faction was still in the Empire… It was an important part of the Empire and could not be removed.

He hoped that Isabella could still control them…

The little Demon King did not look like she had thought that Ira would answer seriously. She looked stunned, but when she thought about it, she understood that there was actually nothing he could not say.

As a prisoner, there was no reason not to cooperate.

“It’s very difficult for me to imagine why the Empire would abandon a hero and even punish you… Ira Alkaras, your reputation is extremely resounding even among the demons.”

It seemed that the little Demon King wanted to get closer.

“I don’t think it’s a good reputation…”

“However, it’s precisely because you’re the embodiment of fear in the eyes of the enemy that your contribution to the Empire can be seen. The Empire that treated you like this is indeed a very bad place, right?”

“…”

Ira fell into a short silence. Because the little Demon King’s intentions could be seen at a glance, he did not mind what the other party said, but he still asked, “Young Demon King, what’s your name?”

“My name is Satan Leaf.”

The Scarlet Dragon Demon King in front of him pressed her poor chest and the rose pattern on the chest of the lace dress. She said seriously, “My race is the Scarlet Demon Dragon.”

“…”

Ira could tell what her race was, but her name was a little ridiculous.

“Satan… Leaf…?”

Looking at Satan Leaf who was trying her best to show sincerity in front of him, for some reason, Ira thought of the Empire’s Empress, Isabella. She had the same expression when she asked Ira to teach her how to rule the country.

Unknowingly, he recalled what Yosef had said…

[The so-called loli is like my daughter. If she shows the same expression, she must have a favor to ask of you! As long as you help a little, she’ll be grateful! What expression it is? Hmm, let me show you… Hahaha, there’s no need to show that expression!]

‘Yosef! You’re really an impressive Emperor!’

“Mr. Ira!”

As she spoke, Satan Leaf subconsciously pursed her lips. The red wings on her back flapped gently, and the black hair scattered on her wings fluttered in the wind. She seemed to have made a decision in her mind.

Or rather, she was making a huge gamble…

…

“If possible, please… In any case, I’m only a useless Demon King.”

Ira looked at the scarlet wings that stretched into the fence. He looked up… and met the determined eyes of the loli called Satan Leaf.