Even the Demon King is worrying about another world today.

Mikayi tried using wind magic to lift Akman up. Unexpectedly, Akman, who had just been helped up by the Demon King's wind magic, became even more limp and collapsed back to the ground.

Mikayi: ...

What's wrong with this woman? Just sending her out to direct the location of Hell, and she's already this dehydrated?

However, since the opponent is a high-ranking demon, at least there shouldn't be any physical problems. Mikayi doesn't need to worry too much.

Without much thought, Mikayi stood atop Hell, looking down upon it.

Hmm... I'm fairly satisfied with it.

Whether viewed with the naked eye or with detection magic, the "Boundless Hell" hidden underground is very similar to the sinkhole that was originally called the "Gates of Hell".

This landing method, which would neither be detected nor damage the original terrain, was perfect for Mikayi.

Having completely withdrawn the levitation magic attached to Hell, Mikayi felt a sense of lightness. At least now he no longer needed to divert his magic power to Hell.

After a slight tremor, Hell came to a perfect stop.

Sure enough, entrusting this kind of thing to the local, Cheetos, was very reliable.

"Demon... Demon King." Akman appeared behind Mikayi after regaining consciousness, her voice somewhat hoarse.

To show such an expression in front of the Demon King was utterly disrespectful!

Although she was sent by the Demon King to command the docking of Hell, it was a completely new experience for Akman to command the Demon King! So, she couldn't help but let her mind wander into all sorts of fantasies…

Then it spiraled out of control. This led to the Demon King...

Even after emerging from hell, Akman remained lost in her own fantasies.

"Oh, Akman, do you think we should move this position a little further in? If we stop here, won't the lava flow out?"

Mikayi looked at the pool of lava at his feet with a worried expression. It would be such a pity if the flowing lava ignited the surrounding trees, after all, this forest was quite large.

When the continent of Garan was destroyed, the parched land could not even grow a single tree. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to call this forest a treasure to Mikayi.

“Hmm, hmm.” Akman nodded, then shook her head. “Supreme Demon King, you are perfect! What you have done is perfect! So there is no need to question it, and Hell at this very moment is perfect!”

……

Mikayi's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Akman's flattery was incredibly effusive. Even after living together for tens of thousands of years, they still hadn't fully adapted.

“However… going a little deeper isn’t impossible…” Akman’s body twisted secretly behind Mikayi, and a deep blush rose on her face again.

"Yes, the temperature is higher on the first floor. In the summer, it would be easy for the surrounding trees to catch fire."

After making this judgment, Mikayi took control of the core of Hell and moved Hell down another ten meters.

"Mmm..."

Akman cried out, then instinctively covered her mouth, trying hard to keep the sound from escaping.

Mikayi turned around and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong?" Mikayi asked.

"Mmm..." Akman covered her mouth and shook her head, indicating that she was fine.

My subordinates have been acting strangely lately, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Often, I feel like we're not on the same wavelength. Our thoughts just don't align.

Perhaps he was once a tyrannical and demonic ruler who completely ignored the thoughts of his subordinates. Therefore, Mikayi is now trying his best to meet the needs of his subordinates.

"Let's go back, Akman." With a pat on Akman's shoulder, Mikayi teleported back to the ninth level of Hell.

046 The Demon King's Palace

The Demon King created nine layers of hell, each with its own unique environment, teeming with monstrous beasts. These creatures constitute the Demon King's army.

The demons are tyrannical, and to prevent infighting within their ranks, each level of hell has its own administrator.

Each of the nine levels of hell has nine administrators. These nine administrators are all extremely powerful beings, and also the Demon King's confidants.

In the continent of Garan, the lords of the Nine Hells are known as the 'Nine Great Disciples of the Demon King'.

The ninth level of Hell is named "The Demon King's Palace." As the name suggests, the ninth level is the residence of the world's ruler—the Demon King.

The ninth floor is quite unique; it lacks terrifying magical beasts and rampaging elemental monsters. Instead, it's filled with spoils collected by the Demon King from every corner of the Garan Continent.

Since he had become the Demon King, the gold and silver treasures he casually amassed during his conquest of the world were left in the ninth-floor hall.

Over time, behind the Demon King's throne, there appeared a mountain of treasures as high as the 101 steps.

Controlling such a vast hell requires only a palm-sized sphere. It is called: The Core of Hell.

The core of Hell was placed in the ninth level by the Demon King. The administrator of the ninth level is the only being besides the Demon King who can control the core.

The administrator of the ninth level has no army under her command; her only task is to manage the core of Hell.

At this very moment, Renee Neil, the administrator of the ninth floor, is curled up on the Demon King's throne, fast asleep.

The Demon King teleported back to his throne. If he hadn't glanced at the situation on the throne before sitting down, he might have plopped down on the little angel.

Mikayi was somewhat helpless. However, he wouldn't easily get angry at his subordinates' little tantrums.

Crouching down, Mikayi reached out his sinful hands toward Renee.

Hmm... soft and chubby little face.

I really want to take a bite...

Stop thinking like that! That's my idea!

"Ugh..." Renee rubbed her eyes. "The Demon King!"

The first thing Reni saw upon waking was her Demon Lord. She stretched out her arms and hugged Mikayi's neck.

Because bringing Hell back to this forest from the airspace of the human kingdoms would take a considerable amount of time, Mikaela and Akman were put in charge of the task. Renee was given a break.

As angels, they have a habit of sleeping every day. Even after becoming a fallen angel, Renee hadn't shaken off this habit. So when Renee returned to the temple, she unknowingly fell asleep.

As for why she was sleeping on the Demon King's throne, perhaps she 'accidentally' climbed up there.

After all, when the Demon King was away, she often sneaked onto his throne.

This size chair is just right for the petite Renee to use as a bed. Plus, the lingering scent of the Demon Lord on the chair ensures Renee sleeps very soundly.

Demon King Mikayi is now completely able to accept his subordinates' coquettish behavior.

He picked up Renee, stood up, and sat back down in his chair.

Now that they had found a resting place in Hell, Mikayi had to make plans for the next step.

The succubus below the steps stared intently at Mikayi, even though Mikayi didn't deliberately try to engage with her.

When their eyes meet, one can sense the longing and anticipation in the other's gaze.

“Come on up, Akman.”

There was no way around it; as a demon king, he had an obligation to fulfill his subordinates' requests. Besides, they were all his flesh and blood, and he couldn't just favor one side.

Akman was no longer willing to walk up the steps. With a flap of her wings, she appeared in front of Mikayi in the next second.

After giving a simple bow, Akman almost impatiently sat on Mikayi's lap.

—Ever since she sat on the Demon King's lap like this, Akman has become addicted.

Ah, as expected, the Demon King is my poison!

Akman enjoyed herself while her mind wandered.

"It'll only be a little while, everyone will be here soon."

Mikayi gently patted their heads and said softly.

Only Renee obediently nodded in agreement. Akman, on the other hand, remained motionless, as if lost in thought.

Oh, this high-ranking demon...

With a sigh, Mikayi could only acquiesce.

Mikayi leaned back in her chair. It was very quiet around her, and the only sound was the breathing of the two of them.

The scene froze for ten minutes, then there was a knock on the main gate outside the hall.

"Get up, you two lazy kittens."

Mikayi nudged the two people on top of him and urged them on.

Akman was quite self-aware; once her wandering thoughts were pulled back, she stood up from the Demon King's body.

Renee, however, grumbled and reluctantly raised her head: "Just a little while longer..."

Seeing Renee's pleading expression, Mikayi couldn't bear it. It wouldn't be unreasonable to ask the people outside to wait a few more minutes.

Just as Akman was about to agree to let Renee stay in bed, she unceremoniously dragged Renee out of bed.

"I told you to come down, so you can't disobey the Demon King's orders, little Renee," Akman lectured like an older sister.

"Put me down, you filthy woman!!" Renee struggled, flapping her wings as she was grabbed by the back of her collar. "And don't call me Little Renee!!"

Akman remained silent, swaying like a cat as she dragged Renee down the steps.

"You stinking woman, I'm going to kick you out!!"

The noisy sounds reached his ears, and Mikayi watched this scene with a slight smile.

In any case, good relationships among subordinates are certainly a gratifying thing.

The straight-laced Mikayi naturally couldn't see the conflict between the two women, subconsciously attributing it to 'friendship between women'.

The knocking outside the main hall stopped after only three knocks. Whether the Demon King heard it or not, no one dared to knock a second time.

The people outside the door were pushing and shoving each other, shouting, "Go ahead and knock! You're thick-skinned and can take a beating, go ahead and knock!"

Finally, amidst the shoving and pushing of the crowd, a huge black dragon was pushed to the front.

Although the dragon was enormous, it was easily pushed over by a person dozens of times smaller than it.

Finally, the Three-Eyed Black Dragon was forced to knock on the temple door a second time, with the excuse that "you're new here, you'll suffer more losses."

The dark door looked somewhat sinister. Qido Zorro swallowed non-existent saliva, raised his black claw, and prepared to knock.

Boom boom boom—

The door suddenly opened, and a powerful suction pulled Cheetos inside.