"There are many historical and legendary tales, but my favorite is this one, the 'Pincushion Legend' of the Northern War."
During the territorial war in the Northwest, two armies faced each other, struggling to break free from Despair Cliff. The battle unfolded in the wilderness below the cliff, and just as conflict was about to erupt, that esteemed individual appeared calmly in the center. Then, with his body, he received all the weapons.
"The legendary feat of 0 deaths and 1 injury. I read it countless times as a child and greatly admired that bravery. That's why I endured all the attacks on the first day of school, to emulate that great individual and show my strong body... But recently, I've had a different perspective." Sabro picked up the book and lay down.
"Could it be that Lord Delkira received all the weapons and endured them himself to understand the pain caused by that battle? To understand the pain of war and bear it oneself, that is the kingly way of thinking to quell a war... isn't it? Teacher Buer also said it's important to understand 'pain'."
Iruma sighed upon hearing this, "From that perspective, Lord Delkira truly is a gentle Demon King..."
"However... he also wiped out an army he disliked overnight, casually founded a country while taking a stroll, and was scolded by his retainers for wanting to move his favorite river closer to the castle. Oh, by the way, I have records of Lord Delkira's used weapons at home. Their shapes are quite bizarre."
"Really? I'm so curious!"
Seeing Iruma's interest, Sabro sat up as well.
"It's very captivating, isn't it? Whether it's his words or his lifestyle, no demon isn't drawn to him. He's the revered symbol of the Demon World. The reason I aim to be the Demon King is because... the Demon King is the coolest existence!" Sabro said.
Iruma was momentarily stunned by Sabro's appearance.
"You're... very Demon King-like!"
"Huh?"
"The way you just spoke was very Demon King-like! That aura you had just now."
"Hmm? What? In what way? Can you describe it specifically?"
"Well... it's like the feeling this and this Demon King gives off..."
"Oh! That one!"
The two chatted happily from morning until afternoon.
"The Demon King is great, isn't he?"
"Yes! I really like the story of Yukaguri's flower fields."
"Oh! I totally get you on that one. I think that's really cool too."
Sabro looked at Iruma, who had suddenly become very interested in the Demon King, and asked.
"Honestly, I'm quite surprised, Iruma... Why are you suddenly interested in the Demon King? Although... I'm very happy, has anything happened recently?"
Iruma put down his notebook upon hearing this.
"Well... although I can't go into detail, because of a certain opportunity... I want to try and properly face things I've never cared about until now... so I wanted to learn about the Demon King. But ultimately, my problem is a severe lack of knowledge..." Iruma stretched and said.
"Is that so... Then I'll lend you these materials! I'm very happy to discuss the Demon King with you."
"Really!? Thank you so much! Oh, by the way, this is something my brother asked me to give to your sister." Iruma suddenly remembered something and handed Sabro a scroll and an envelope.
Sabro:???!!! Alert!
After seeing Iruma off, he looked at the scroll and envelope in his hand, then at the photo album on his desk... After much thought, he still chose to pick up the phone and call his sister.
"Sylvia? I... will be returning home soon..."
On the other end, there was first a sound of surprise, followed by a thud.
"What happened? That was a dramatic sound. Did you fall off your chair?"
...Sabro arrived in front of a giant steel gate. Looking at the huge hole in front of him, Sabro bit down on a copper piece, then produced a giant sword? No, a giant key, and inserted it. He turned it, and the massive gateway opened, revealing the scene inside: a huge castle adorned with a few trees.
"Welcome back, Lord Sabro," a demon in a butler's uniform bowed in greeting.
"Oh, Amanda? Long time no see."
"Indeed."
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept by.
"Brother! Welcome back!" Sabro's sister, Sylvia, ran over, jumped, and hugged Sabro.
"Sylvia, how have you been lately?"
"Great! Super energetic, right, Amanda!"
Amanda broke into a sweat upon hearing this.
"Yes, Young Miss is very energetic every day."
Sylvia continued to look at her brother.
"How many days will you stay? Three days? Will you stay for three days?" Sylvia asked, bouncing up and down on her brother.
"I just came back to get a book... but I'll stay one night." Sabro held Sylvia's feet to prevent his sister from falling. Everything about his sister was good, except she was too carefree... The other members of the Misfit Class: A family, confirmed.
"A book? Related to the Demon King?"
"Yes, I promised Iruma I'd lend it to him."
"Iruma? I know him! One of brother's rivals and a big celebrity at the Demon School, too~ Ah... I'm looking forward to meeting him!" Sylvia said.
"Huh? Meeting him?" Sabro was momentarily confused.
"Hehe~" Sylvia smirked.
"Brother, I've been holding back from telling you until you came back, but actually! I got into Babyls!" Sylvia pulled out her acceptance letter to show her brother. Amanda, beside her, cooperatively pulled the trigger on a party popper.
"Oh!!!!! You got in! Amazing!" Sabro happily picked up his sister and swung her around.
"Although the written exam was barely passable, I made it through with practical combat."
"Excellent, excellent! Then we must celebrate today, Amanda! Let's hold a banquet!" Sabro said to Amanda behind him.
"Everything is ready."
Sylvia broke free from her brother.
"Actually, brother, there's another surprise! A special guest to celebrate my acceptance and your return home!"
At this moment, a hand rested on Sabro's shoulder.
"Yo~ Long time no see, Sabro." A figure appeared next to Sabro.
Sabro turned his head.
"Uncle! Long time no see! Are you actually here today? Is work alright?"
"I've been relatively free lately..."
"I want to hear you speak in detail. You are one of the 13 Crowns, General Zhang Gai, the fierce general of the Southern Demons. On the battlefield, everyone flees in terror just hearing the name of Thunder Emperor Baal! Your heroic deeds are countless."
Baal saw this.
"You still like those kinds of stories, I see."
"Yes! For someone aiming to be the next Demon King, these are very important stories!"
At this moment, Baal saw Amanda and walked over.
"Yo, Amanda, did you prepare a portion for me?"
"Of course, Lord Baal."
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