Even the Demon King is worrying about another world today.

"Protect His Majesty!"

Despite the tense atmosphere, the group remained calm and surrounded the throne in layers.

Mikael could clearly feel a powerful spell hurtling towards him. He had no intention of stopping it; the Demon King wasn't that kind of person. If it weren't for gathering intelligence, he would have left Ais long ago. Right now, he was just slightly concerned about Ariel.

"Boom boom boom—"

The earth trembled, and above the royal city, dense armies clashed. Brilliant magic attacked, only to be intercepted by aerial knights and then returned to the enemy.

Blood splattered from the sky, and the stench of blood wafted in through the window, assaulting the senses.

Upon smelling the scent, Renee couldn't contain her excitement: "Lord Mikayi..."

She looked at her demon king with longing eyes.

However, the Demon King flatly refused: "You cannot act rashly before I give the order."

After listening, Renee could only obediently nod. The square backpack on her back shifted restlessly.

021 I am not a kind-hearted demon king

The so-called enemy attack lasted only a short ten minutes or so. After the bombing stopped, the bugle sounded again, signaling the enemy's retreat.

"What is the enemy's motive for launching such a short-lived attack?!" The elders and councilors were filled with doubt.

"As expected, there's no need to worry about attacks of this magnitude. It's probably just some neighboring country taking advantage of the Empire's chaos to stir up trouble for Ais."

"Let's wait for the reconnaissance team to report on the damage to buildings and personnel before discussing whether to launch a punitive expedition."

Such enemy attacks seemed to have become commonplace for them; no one panicked, and they had already roughly discussed their next plan.

The hall was quickly pushed open, and a knight who entered was covered in blood: "Your Majesty, it's an air raid from the Kingdom of Zorro."

"Alas, it has to be Zorro." A sigh came from the crowd.

Mikayi had some understanding of the Zorro Kingdom from books. At the founding of the Ais Federation, they invited the then-powerful Zorro Kingdom. Zorro, however, coveted their strength, and its king desired to become the supreme ruler of Ais. Unfortunately, after being rejected by the Ais Queen, he left in a huff, turning allies into enemies.

Because of its power, it would occasionally harass the Ais Federation, and the Ais Federation wouldn't even consider retaliating. Retaliation would not only bring no benefit but would also result in heavy losses for itself. After all, Zorro's ruler was a figure feared by all.

"The extent of the damage?"

"Two towers in the royal city have been destroyed, three dragon knights are seriously injured, and ten are slightly injured..."

"That's all?" The lion-man who spoke breathed a slight sigh of relief; this Zorro attack was much gentler than usual.

"And...and..."

"What else? Just say it!" The centaur was jumping up and down in frustration.

"Your Highness Ariel, she's been... captured..."

Mikael's pupils contracted. The enemy had just conveniently attacked the tower where Ariel was imprisoned? If she was captured, they should have given chase immediately. The troops hadn't gone far yet…

However, the reactions of those around him stunned Mikayi.

“Ariel…”

"That useless princess who has no offensive magic..."

The group wasn't worried about being punished for speaking ill of the princess in front of the queen, and they began to discuss it extensively.

"In that case, we still need to discuss whether it's necessary to take military action. Is rescuing the princess from Zorro more beneficial or harmful?"

"How about we listen to their demands? As prisoners, they certainly won't be treated too badly. Princess Ariel should be able to handle this small matter..."

"Speaking of which, why not just marry Princess Ariel to King Zorro? That way, at least it can be considered that the princess has made a contribution to Ais."

You...beasts.

Mikayi disapproved of this situation. His eyes instantly turned cold, crimson...

The colors came to mind.

A sudden panic gripped Reni's heart, and she looked at the Demon King in terror.

Lord Mikayi, is he... angry?

"Your Princess Ariel risked her life in the war of the Lyon Empire."

Mikayi's voice sounded more like a reminder, clearly out of place with the murmurs of the crowd. His strangely authoritative voice entered everyone's minds, and the murmurs gradually subsided.

“Princess Ariel has indeed made a great contribution, but one thing is one thing. If we rush to her now that she has been captured, we will only suffer more losses than gains.”

"That's right. If His Highness were even slightly stronger, he wouldn't have been captured so easily."

"Quiet!"

As soon as Queen Salia, who was standing on high, spoke, everyone obediently shut their mouths.

Mikayi's face darkened. What was the point of protecting a country like this? He really didn't know what that idiot princess was thinking.

The crystal ball of the Nine Hells slowly began to rotate, and the precise tracking magic had already caught up with the group that was rapidly fleeing the main city of Ais.

"Is there anyone willing to stand up for Ariel and snatch her back from the Zorro?" Salia stepped out from behind the silver curtain, her clean face bearing a striking resemblance to her two daughters.

A series of gasps of amazement erupted from the audience; it seemed the curse on the Ais royal family had truly been lifted by the foreigners.

Queen Salia's gaze was fixed on the two foreigners, one tall and one short. She believed that the foreigners who had been taken in by Ariel would definitely be willing to step forward.

However, the entire room was completely silent. Mikayi simply watched quietly, his face expressionless.

“I thought you would be willing to fight for Ariel, Mikael the Stranger.”

Mikayi shrugged: "You think too highly of me. I'm not good at doing things that cost me money."

He will indeed go, but not for the sake of the Ais Federation. After he rescues Ariel from Zorro, he will take her and leave this damn country for good.

He would offer no further assistance to the Ais Federation. Curing the Empress's curse was merely a means to help Ariel, who was also cursed.

Salia gave a cold laugh: "If you're willing to go after Zorro for money, Ais is willing to pay for it."

"Speaking of which, Your Majesty, haven't you settled my payment for the task of lifting the curse yet?" Mikayi said calmly.

"Do you want money or status?" the Queen asked calmly. She showed no panic at the loss of her daughter.

"I want Ariel."

Mikael's bright voice drew gasps from the crowd. Renee, in particular, stared wide-eyed and puffed out her cheeks, looking like she had something to say but dared not speak.

The Queen chuckled: "If she's willing to go with you, you can take her with you. The condition is that you rescue her from Zorro."

"Don't worry, I can not only rescue you, I can also teach your troublesome neighbor a lesson."

If it were a day ago, Salia would have scoffed at Mikaela's boast. But after witnessing firsthand the strength of the little girl, she became skeptical of his words.

"Then, as the third Queen of Ais, I promise you once again: if you can bring Ariel back and she is willing to leave with you, then the little princess of the Ais Federation—Ariel Ais—will be yours."

"I assure you, you will see Ariel back in perfect health in the Ais Federation tomorrow," Mikayi said to the Empress with such certainty.

“Alright, foreigner Mikayi, how many troops do you want? I will give you as many as I can send, as payment for curing the royal curse.”

“Your soldiers are too weak; I’ll have to protect them if they go.”

Having said that, Mikayi said no more nonsense. A blue wind magic spell appeared beneath his feet, and with a strong gust of wind, the two figures disappeared from the hall.

For those who had witnessed the fire phoenix, the words of this foreign man carried considerable weight. No one uttered a sound in the hall.

The orc elder shook his head, breaking the silence: "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger; youth is indeed an advantage..."

"But then again, Ariel has always wanted to be empress since she was a child... Would she really be willing to leave with this foreigner?"

Princess Elisa, standing in the corner, sneered and left the hall, her long dress trailing behind her.

022 Traitor

"Rene, go back and wait for me."

High in the sky, a strong wind whipped at the hem of Mikayi's robes. His perception magic had pinpointed the location precisely in the distance.

"Eh? Lord Mikayi, is it..." Rene had been slightly excited at the thought of receiving the order to kill, but suddenly that excitement was extinguished, and Rene didn't know what to do.

"Good girl." Mikayi placed his hand on Reni's head. Since he started having contact with humans, Mikayi, who used to resist physical contact, has now become more willing to accept it.

Reni closed her eyes and enjoyed the Demon King's caress.

After a moment of reassurance, Renee couldn't hide her smile.

"Come back soon!" She quietly removed the backpack from her back, and six jet-black wings finally spread out. Unfurling her wings, the small figure soared higher into the clouds.

After seeing Renee off, a crimson glint appeared in Mikael's eyes.

Come to think of it, this seems to be the first time I've acted in another world? It's been a long time since I've used such a large-scale attack.

Was it a destructive spell?

The blood of a demon flowed rapidly through his body, and a faint excitement welled up within him as he faced the scene to come.

Although the reason given was to prevent Renee from losing control and causing widespread casualties, Mikayi himself couldn't guarantee he could restrain his sadistic nature under such circumstances.

It's best to keep a low profile for now... If we inflict heavy damage on the current Lolan Continent, it will inevitably suffer the same fate as the Galan Continent.

That said, having a demon king like me do the rescuing of a princess? Isn't that just blatantly stealing business from the heroes of this world?

Looking down from high above, even the carriage beneath their feet appeared as small as an ant. The human eye, naturally, could hardly perceive anything further. But for Mikayi's demonic eyes, distant scenes were easily imprinted in his mind.

The gaze followed the location. The aerial army moved at high speed, their flight magic leaving long trails behind them. Even without seeing pursuers, these aerial knights did not slacken their efforts, taking only a few hours to leave the airspace of the Ais Federation and return to their original kingdom, Zorro.

As the sun set, Mikayi took a step out of the void, and the surrounding air trembled from the terrifying power he possessed.

I've let you have your way for so long, please don't let me catch up to you in an instant.

-

Just like in the Kingdom of Zorro, the sky was clear and cloudless, and the setting sun cast long shadows on the buildings. Drums beat atop the fortress to welcome the victorious warriors.

In a kingdom established by subhumans, there are half-beast, half-human creatures everywhere, and the man standing atop Zorro's royal city is no exception.

The man was robust and tall, his imposing figure completely obscuring the generals behind him. His entire body was covered in dark green scales, except for his menacing face, which was made of human skin. Curved dragon horns protruded from his forehead, and two sharp swords were tucked into his waistband.

Facing the approaching air force, the minister behind the man bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it seems that this surprise attack was very successful."

"Hmph, even the Ais Federation will suffer." The man put his hands on his chest, showing his approval of the returning army. "Let those cowards know that anyone who angers me, Qido Zorro, will not have a good end."

Dragonkin have eyesight superior to ordinary people. When Chido saw the long dress fluttering in mid-air, he quickly locked his gaze on it and almost immediately recognized the face as almost identical to that of Queen Salia Ais.

"Those are... prisoners?"

The astonished King Chido paused for half a second, then burst into a hearty laugh: "Hahaha! Who would have thought that my Zorro Kingdom would have such good fortune! Guards! Sent Ais, who provided the information, to a large reward!"