Chapter 12

“How about pretending that nothing happened? Just act as if those children never rebelled.”

As Ira spoke, he calmly continued under everyone’s gazes, “I’m not sure what the demonic creatures think, but this is the only way to be legitimate. Of course… Demon King, your own thoughts are the most important.”

Regarding Ira’s words, Vera nodded in agreement… However, she did not express any opinion.

What was she thinking? Was she hiding her strength?

“Let’s do as Mr. Ira says…”

With the approval of Satan Leaf, the vampire girl nodded. She replied, “I understand. Then according to the Demon King, I’ll pretend that nothing happened and respond to them.”

“…”

After waiting for a period of time and seeing that no one was reporting anything, the ghost girl raised her glasses and reported, “I have unfortunate news. The gold coins in the Demon King’s Territory are already unable to last until the arrival of the traveling merchants.”

This was indeed very bad news.

“So…”

Rhyme could not help but ask.

“In other words…”

Celina frowned.

“Could it be…”

Vera expected something bad to happen.

The ghost girl, who looked to be in charge of the wealth of the Demon King City, pushed his eyes and said calmly, “Therefore, be it the cost of ingredients or the castle, the expenses of the spell experiment have to be reduced again.”

“Everyone’s salary, including mine, needs to be cut. Military expenditure also needs to be cut.”

As the ghost girl spoke, she looked at the Insectoid, Black Knight, Headless Horseman, and construct and said, “Fortunately, because of the withdrawal of the Empire, the number of troops should indeed be correspondingly reduced.”

“…”

“Fortunately, until the end of this quarter, our expenditure will be much more generous. After the war ends, the trade route with the dwarves, orcs, and elves can be restarted, and we won’t have to endure the high prices of war merchants.”

As the ghost girl spoke, she looked at the five fairies and said, “Fortunately, we planted the blue mushrooms and other plants ourselves. The other animals are also farming them, but the non-essential food has already been exhausted.”

Hearing this, Rhyme seemed to be very depressed… Although his head was a green gel without facial features, everyone could sense his frustration.

“About that… recently…”

The little fairy made a cute sound as if she wanted to say something.

“Our harvest…”

Another little fairy added.

“It’s very ordinary.”

The little fairies took turns speaking. The voices and characteristics of the different voices quickly formed an entire sentence. It looked like they were also reporting their worries. The situation in Demon King City was worse than Ira had imagined.

If the Empire fought for a few more years, the demons might be destroyed.

Should he do something about this?

Thinking of this, Ira felt that this matter had nothing to do with him, so he did not have to pay special attention. His only duty was to nurture Satan Leaf into a qualified king… No, his way of teaching was very problematic.

Therefore, the only thing he had to do was nurture Satan Leaf into a king who could fight.

Apart from that, the survival of the demons and the living standard of the Demon King City had nothing to do with him. There was no need for him to interfere at all… He had no reason to improve production and there was no need to do that.

“…”

It seemed that no one had anything to report. With Satan Leaf’s nod, the leaders returned to their territories and residences… They were also in an area of the Demon King’s Territory, but it was outside the castle.

However, Rhyme, Celina, the ghost lady, Vera, and a few others who did not have a strict “team”… Or rather, the team had taught a few people who were fighting generals and leaders to live in the Demon King City.

Ira stood and watched quietly as Satan Leaf leaned against the Demon King’s throne and sighed.

“Ghost ~ No! Can my research funds be more generous ~ Boohoo ~”

Vera pretended to cry and complain to the ghost girl, but the other party shook her head decisively and rejected her, “If you give me the corresponding funds, I can make an exception and buy the materials for you.”

“How can I be that rich…”

“Then don’t disturb me.”

“…”

“Ah, my research… is going to be forced to stop!”

Hearing Vera lamenting like this, Ira reminded her, “Vera, you’ve lost your composure too much in front of the Demon King… However, the Demon King City might not care about this.”

“She indeed doesn’t care about this.”

Vera glanced at the conflicted Satan Leaf. She turned her gaze to Ira and asked, “Ira, do you have money? How much do you think I’m worth a night?”

These words were a little rash… However, Vera was indeed like this. When he really took it seriously, Vera would turn around and pretend that nothing had happened and retreat.

“You should keep it for yourself… However, I do need your help with something.”

As he spoke, Ira reached out and unbuttoned his coat. As he took it off, she said, “I hope you can use spells to repair my clothes. Hmm… what’s with your attitude?”

At this moment, Vera, who was asked by Ira, was already hiding behind Celina. She carefully stuck her head out and said, “Oh, mending clothes. I thought you took it seriously ~”

These words were even more rash. Even if he took it seriously, it was impossible for her to take off her clothes here.

“Please. You know that these are my precious clothes.”

As he spoke, Ira placed the clothes in his hand in Vera’s hand and said, “I can help you see your experiments that are not rigorous and purely rely on luck later.”

Vera, who had thought that she had been ordered around for nothing, perked up when she heard this. She remembered that Ira, who had come to watch her experiment in the past, had said things like “control variables” and “subject comparison”. She asked expectantly, “Really?”

“Heh.”

Ira sneered. He looked in the direction of Satan Leaf and said, “Satan Leaf, in the meeting, there are many things you’re doing that are problematic. Please listen to what I’m about to say.”

“Eh? Eh… ah, yes!!”

Looking at Satan Leaf who had become serious in her panic, Ira nodded and prepared to gradually talk about the problem. He said, “When you can’t make up your mind, don’t look like you don’t know what to do. The handling of government affairs is not that urgent…”

However, before Ira could finish the first question, she was interrupted by Vera. She sighed, “Hey, Ira, don’t teach her anymore. Isn’t the Demon King cute like this?”

In terms of cuteness, it was indeed quite cute. If Ira continued to teach her, she would quickly become less cute, but was it really good to say it like this?

“Miss Vera, you don’t have to say that… If Mr. Ira is willing to teach me, I’m willing to learn no matter how difficult it is.”

Looking at Satan Leaf who was talking seriously, Ira and Vera looked at each other, then laughed in unison… It seemed that the little Demon King did not understand the situation until now, but as expected, forget it.

The key to the problem was not about difficulty at all…