Dungeon Builder: The Demon King'S Labirinth Is A Modern City
Chapter 17: [War]

The inside of the Demon King Palace was as beautiful as the one that could be judged by its exterior.

Ceiling's high. It was also complete with all sorts of first-class furniture.

When we entered, we were greeted by a waiter.

These girls aren't human, they're Succubi.

I wondered why there were Succubi here but then guessed that they might be hired here to use their transfer magic.

“Woah, Oto-san. That vase is absolutely amazing! ”

"I'm bored. Nothing to research here. ”

The fox-eared girl, Tenko, was excited to see every single thing here while the silver-haired preteen girl, Elder Dwarf, suppressed the yawns.

They may act that way but they never, not for a moment, take down their guards or they forget to be wary of their surroundings.

Scolding Marcho effectively.

After we walked for a while, an unusually beautiful and large gate stood in front of us.

We went to the reception desk in front of the gate and there, we were given an explanation; I could only bring up to three of my monsters. So, I summoned a Skeleton from my [Storage].

It was the most intelligent among the Skulls; the upper skeleton that I secretly referred to as Ske-san.

The succubi is round-eyed.

Well, that's natural. And so, keeping that in mind, I can predict how things will develop after this.

We are allowed to bring three monsters, and of course, it can be assumed that the three of them will be [Monsters of the Covenant] belonging to the Demon King.

In other words, it is an opportunity to show off the most trusted and most powerful allies.

So if someone brought a Skeleton that anyone could buy with just 20 DP, they would be laughed at.

But that doesn't matter to me.

"Tenko, Elder Dwarf, I want everyone there to let go of their guard around us, so please be laughed at."

I ask both of them that.

Tenko gave me a yes sign and then nodded cheerfully while Elder dwarf nodded his head.

So, we entered the room.

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The room was filled with passionate and beautiful music played by several humanoid monsters.

Food and drinks of the highest quality are served abundantly, each to be enjoyed.

The only ones here were the Demon Lords and their subordinate monsters.

From the reactions of the people around them, I usually know whether they are Demon Lords or monsters.

Demon lords vary greatly, ranging from those who look like me to those who are beasts and dragons.

However, what the Demon King had in common was that they could all walk on two legs and could also use their hands for precise movements. In short, they were all humanoids.

I wonder, was this meant ?

As I thought about it, all the Demon Lords shifted their focus to me as soon as I took a step.

After all, they could guess the attributes the newcomer might have by looking at the monsters the newcomer brought.

They should think of the approach they will take in trading for a newcomer medal depending on its attributes.

"Gahaahaha. That person, he was carrying something like a Skeleton. ”

“The other monsters are also around level 30; definitely low rank monsters. ”

"The night fox and the dwarf? Did he only have B rank medals when he created them? And on top of that, he dropped himself. "

Half of the Demon Lords laughed at me.

Night Fox and Dwarf were both C rank monsters. The Demon Lords might assume that I used two B rank medals on my [Synthesis], and then failed and only got C rank monsters.

These guys are little fries.

Demon Lords have the ability to see through monster levels. Leveling up would allow them to read additional information about the monster.

However, the higher the rank of monsters, the higher the level of a Demon Lord to be able to read more information.

In other words, without being able to see through the strength of Tenko and Elder Dwarf, they have fallen for my bait which is Skeleton. And if they look down on me, they prove that they are third-rate Demon Lords.

What I fear is ...

"Ohh, interesting."

"What kind of a trick is this?"

"From now on there will be many things that are comforting."

... A Demon King who could judge Tenko and Elder Dwarf properly but chose to be careful.

If those people won't make contact with me, I will lose.

Leisurely, I looked around and saw Marcho was engrossed in chatting with the other Demon Lords.

He looked at me viciously and immediately returned to his conversation. I don't think I'm going to take any help from him and have to work on my own.

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I spoke to the various Demon Lords in the dance hall.

The small fried Demon King who looked down on me made a bid between their imitation medal and my original medal.

They seem to have decided that my medals are worth less.

Although they took me lightly, I also got some information.

On the other hand, while all the Demon Lords who were able to see through the power of Tenko and Elder Dwarf were attracted to me, they were watching each other and were unwilling to immediately talk to me.

Just like when I thought it was annoying, this kind of incredible fool came along.

"You, are you the one who brought the weak monster? I pity you so this future great Demon King, Stolas-sama from [Wind], will give you some charity. ”

She was a green haired young lady.

As he said [Wind], our environment was chaotic.

I remember Marcho's story about that. Among the four great elements, [Earth], [Fire], [Wind], and [Water]; only the Demon King who had the [Wind] medal had not appeared all along.

In addition to being strong, the versatility of the four great elements was extremely high. And without exception, they were all medals of A rank, making the owner of this medal a target of jealousy by many others.

That was why it was not funny if even the girl born with the attribute [Wind] considered herself to be a chosen individual.

"Mazy?"

"Yes. I'll give you my [Wind]. It's just a clone but a B-level. So, make a little better monster. ”

The girl threw the [Wind] mock medallion in the air and I caught it.

Although it was a clone, I was grateful for the [Wind] medal I now hold but my pride did not allow me to accept it.

I was fine with making them strategically disappoint them but receiving charity was another matter.

"thank you. Then, I'll give you this. ”

I threw him the imitation [Fire] medal I had prepared to trade.

Considering [Fire], [People], [Earth], and [Creation], all of which are A rank, would definitely be in demand, I have prepared a clone of them before.

"What's this?"

"An exchange. I am also the newborn Demon King this year, so we are rivals. Only I accept things are not good for me. These medals are of the same rank, right? ”

Something I said made Satan's nerves green-haired and he became angry.

"Rival? Someone like you who can't make anything but monsters of that quality dare to consider me, the Demon King who has an A rank medal, to be his opponent? Don't make me laugh. ”

“That quality? I should have asked you that. How could someone carrying a monster "with that quality" make fun of me? If they fight, yours won't last long. ”

Stolas brought three monsters.

Wind ferrets, winged horses, and angel-like monsters.

I could only see detailed information of D rank monsters and below so for these three, their levels were the ones I could determine.

“A-I won't allow anyone to make fun of my [Monsters of the Governant]! You, what's your name? "

"I am the [Creation] Demon Lord Procell."

"While to me, I am the [Wind] Demon Lord Stolas. I'll soon make you regret choosing a fight with me. "

Our neighborhood is very noisy.

The small-fried Demon Lords looked at me and started spouting things like death or you will regret it .

On the other hand, the powerful Demon King looked at us with interest.

Well, I guess our combat power is the same as each other.

Tenko and Elder Dwarf were S rank monsters but they were still at a low level. We were at a disadvantage for A rank monsters born with static levels in the other party when judged only by their status. But because of our team's superior special abilities and outstanding weapons, the two sides are almost equal to each other.

However, after 10 or so levels, our side will most likely catch up to them and further down, just enough to defeat them.

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Some time has passed.

During that interval, I had traded some of my imitation medals with the other party but still had not gotten any real medals.

I have to get some with the time left.

If I exchange [Creation] with a powerful Demon King, maybe I can get some but unless it is a Demon King who can keep a secret and has no ill intentions towards me, it'll only make me more dangerous than good.

When I thought so, my consciousness suddenly disappeared.

When I realized, I was on stage.

There were nine others with me. And one of them is Stolas that I fought before.

All the other Demon King's gazes were focused on the seven of us.

“Kids of the stars. These are newborn children to join the ranks. ”

A voice sounded when we were brought here.

"Well, let's celebrate the light we just found."

The Demon Lords raised their cups.

And before I knew it, there was also a cup in my hand.

"Return!"

I, almost unconsciously, drank from the cup in my hand.

Delicious, very delicious. What is this alcohol and the strange heat boiling inside me? I felt as if a new power had grown.

“And now, I will tell everyone what I have decided. Normally, new Demon Lords were forbidden to build their own Dungeons until they could stand on their own. ”

I've heard similar things.

After a year of studying, I heard we had to move out and create our own Dungeon.

“However, I have decided that it is a long time spent not working. Therefore, on this occasion, I gave them the privilege to build their own Dungeon. ”

All the Demon Lords exploded with chatter.

And from among them, Marcho raised his hand.

“[Beast] Demon King Marchosias? I'm allowing you to talk. "

"Yes, Creator. I'm against this. They are still too young and do not fully understand the world. Their crystals would shatter in the blink of an eye, losing their strength in the process. "

That's gonna happen.

After all, our military might still be far from satisfactory. Our DP is the same.

The one-year period we were given was supposed to gain knowledge, gain DP, and build up our military strength.

As of now, the Underground Prison that we are about to establish will do nothing but persuade humans and other Demon Lords to attack us.

“You're a good boy, Marchosias. But your worries are unnecessary. Until a year after their independence, I forbade other Demon Lords to attack the new Demon King Dungeon. ”

That's very helpful.

I might be able to defend myself but it was only against a fellow new Demon King.

The problem now, however, is the beings called Heroes but it seems that unless there is a threat to mankind, they will not show off their fangs against me.

"In addition, if they lose their Dungeon before gaining their independence, I will give them new crystals a year later when they are alone."

The new Demon King became excited.

It was a beautiful retreat.

However, that simply does not mean losing one's crystal is fine.

After all, the DP one could obtain would decrease as long as the Dungeon descended.

Also, a gap with the other Demon Lords would be made.

Moreover what Marcho had said; if the crystal was broken, the Demon King would lose all of his strength.

Medals [Discharge], creation of monsters, and exchanging items for DP, all of this cannot be done until a new crystal is given.

Also .... there is a possibility where all the monsters created by the Demon King so far will all leave, never to return even after obtaining new crystals.

“However, giving you too much and not having any remaining tension is also annoying. New Demon Lords, fight each other and gain power over each other. Conquer other people's Dungeons and seize their power. In fact, I ask you to fight once before becoming independent. ”

So that's how it is.

This god seems like he really wants us to fight each other.

Either way, since we will get new crystals by the time we become independent, I should not hesitate to break other Demon King crystals and gain their power.

Others think the same. It's been a terrible meeting, hasn't it?

“New Demon King, I hope you will borrow knowledge from the older Demon King and create your own labyrinth. That's it .. no, actually, let's do a show. ”

The Demon King just let out a surprise sound.

Something hot is in our hands. In my mine is a [Creation] medal. Ignoring the limit once a month, that's it.

“This Medali is my gift for you, free. And just for the first to volunteer, I offer them the opportunity to take part in a simplified [War] here, right now. They would be tasked with building an instant Dungeon and destroying another [Pseudo-crystal]! Win and get a medal from another; or lose and your medal will be taken! ”

The new Demon King was confused.

If one won, they would be able to obtain another enormous Demon God medal.

However, this being a show and all, the scope of their own strength would be exposed to everyone in this place. And on top of that, they would have to hand over their original medals if they lost.

But on the other hand, not participating will allow them to take home free medals.

So, is it necessary to take a risk?

I understand this but I will not falter. I have no choice but to fight here.

The question now is who should I fight? At some point in the party, I had gathered information regarding what kind of medals the new Demon King had.

But I didn't have much time to think about it; the opportunity was only offered to the first to volunteer.

From the group, there was someone who took the first step.

It was the [Wind] Demon Lord Stolas.

He actually glared at me, trying to open his mouth.

I see, is this revenge because of the shame I put on her?

My naughty little heart is excited.

"[Creation]"

"[Wind] Demon Lord Stolas, I challenge you to war!"

“So, this is our show. [Creation] Demon Lord Procell and [Wind] Demon Lord Stolas, both of them will go to war! "

I cut it off and declared war myself.

He planned to look cool but his honor was suddenly shattered, Stolas shook and trembled.

I grinned, adding more fuel to the fire.

He immediately flared up. It seemed like he was an easy enemy to deal with.

If I win against him, I will be able to get an A rank original medal and I will then be able to become another [Monster of the Agreement] candidate.

Now, it's time for my first confrontation against my fellow Demon Lords. What kind of battle is going to take place, I wonder?