Demon King, you just need to conquer, and your husband will come up with the solution.

I can see the movements of every pedestrian on the main road, like an eye seeing their daily lives from the sky. Their lives will be controlled by my arrangements in the future, and they don’t even know that I am the driving force behind all this.

What does this feel like? Miss Shana, this feeling of turning into an invisible giant eye, overlooking the various living beings below and influencing their lives, is like being a god.

In my opinion, power is the authority that allows people to possess God. However, I also realized that when I was in control of the lives of the people in Blackwater City, there was a bigger eye above me that was staring at me and controlling me.

That giant eye comes from the capital, from a higher power, and I am tired of having my fate controlled by others, so I want to control my own destiny..."

Looking at the fire of ambition burning in Mary's eyes, Shana couldn't help but remain silent. At this moment, she felt an inexplicable disgust towards Mary.

Because she felt that the woman in front of her was essentially in conflict with herself, a forest fairy who was born to pursue a free world!

She was not familiar with Irons, and even felt a little disgusted with him because of this series of troubles. However, as an unfamiliar person, no matter how disgusted Shana was with Irons, she did not feel much real feeling.

However, the Mary in front of her brought Shana a conflict of temperament. This kind of disgust was real. She really hated this woman.

She rubbed the bowstring on her bow, curled her lips and asked: "So, you chose to betray Ains because of this? Do you think he controls your fate?"

This time, Shana's attitude was obviously not as friendly as before, and there was even a hint of questioning in her tone.

However, Mary did not pay much attention to the change in Shana's demeanor. After thinking for a while, she shook her head and said, "No... Governor Irons is actually quite nice to me. I am also very grateful to him for bringing me to a field that I never had the opportunity to set foot in."

Fox on the side couldn't help but frown and asked, "If you are so grateful, why did you backstab Irons?"

Hearing this, Mary's expression dimmed. She lowered her eyes and said with a hint of resentment, "Because... I think Ains's vision is too low. Although he has talent, he has no ambition.

Moreover, while I have no ambition, I still look down on those around me who have ambitions...

I have seen through him for a long time. He will only stay in this small place called Blackwater City for the rest of his life, trapping himself here and trapping me with him...

I will never allow this to happen to me!"

Shana's mouth twitched slightly as she rubbed the bowstring. She raised her eyes and asked, "Why do you have such an idea? Are you so sure that you have seen him clearly?"

"Of course. I'm his secretary. I spend every day with him and know him better than the common people in Blackwater City and people like Trinity."

Mary raised her head and responded, appearing to be full of energy and confidence.

"I'm telling you about an incident that happened in the past. Although it was just a small thing, it was that small thing that made me see the true face of Ains.

Once, I took the initiative to bring up the idea of ​​developing the capital city, but Ains's response to me was... a mocking smile, and then told me to give up!

I will never forget the mockery in his eyes! At that moment, I could clearly feel his trampling on my ambitions. At that moment, I also knew that one day I would have to get away from this man! "

After Mary finished speaking, the courtyard of the official residence fell into silence for a moment. Shana and Fox had nothing to say, while Bonakov, who had been watching the show, took a sip of wine and chuckled.

"Haha, um~ interesting... It's a good thing for young people to have passion and confidence. However, confidence is a good thing, but being self-righteous is not so good. Little girl, have you ever thought about another possibility?"

Mary frowned, her eyes flickered slightly, and asked, "What's the other possibility?"

"That Governor Irons wasn't actually mocking you, but rather some...higher-ranking beings? Or was he actually mocking himself?"

Chapter 22: A Sinful Man

"Ah, there's really nothing to say about a traitor. It's my fault for mentioning someone you don't want to talk about~"

Margaret said to Irons apologetically, but Irons didn't care much. He just waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I don't have any taboos. Even if you talk about Catalina every time, I still don't have any extreme reactions, right?"

When this name was mentioned, a hint of a wry smile with a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of Irons' mouth, and behind the bitter smile, there was a hint of relief...

In response, Margaret lowered her eyes slightly, and her playful expression softened.

Then, under Irons' surprised gaze, Margaret actually stretched out two fingers in front of him, pinched them on both sides of his mouth, and then gently opened and lifted them up, adjusting his somewhat ugly bitter smile to a little more cheerful.

"Your expression is indeed not extreme, but I don't like it. Your wry smile is ugly. You look so sunny, so don't make such a gloomy expression. It doesn't suit you."

Margaret's sudden action made Irons stunned. The devil queen placed two fingers on both sides of his cheeks, gently and with a hint of coolness. It felt very subtle and a little comfortable...

When the ambiguous atmosphere between Margaret and Irons seemed to freeze the restaurant at that moment, the twin maids who had been standing on either side of them turned into two super light bulbs.

They suddenly felt that they should not be standing in the restaurant, but should be huddled under the table.

"Um... Sister, do you think we should leave? I feel like we're in the way if we stand here..."

"..." At this moment, Bolu suddenly felt that her sister's IQ skyrocketed. For the first time in her life, she agreed with her sister's ideas.

But unfortunately, as a maid, she could not act rashly without the order of her master, so Bolu shook his head and rejected Polly's idea.

However, as a qualified maid, they must also lower their presence at the right time.

So, Boru pulled Polly and cast a secret magic, then retreated a few steps and shrank into the corner, making sure to minimize the presence of himself as a light bulb!

We must not disturb the Demon King's plans for his life!

As for Irons, the two of them remained in a stalemate for a long time in a delicate atmosphere before Margaret withdrew her hand reluctantly.

After withdrawing her hand, Margaret laughed, held her cheek and leaned on the table and said: "Well, Irons, you are more gentlemanly this time. You didn't slap my hand away like you did last night~"

Irons touched the corner of his mouth with his hand. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that his face seemed to be filled with the fragrance of Margaret.

"Of course you can't be so rude, Margaret. After all, it would be very rude to treat the person who prepared breakfast for me like this."

Hearing this, Margaret was stunned, and then pretended not to understand and said: "Ah, what are you talking about~ Ains, I am the devil, how can I be a cook in the kitchen~"

"Ah~ Indeed, I am also surprised. After all, who would have thought that a demon king would ignore the Demon King Castle for several years in a row and stay in a small human town, staring at a human like a peeping Tom every day~"

As Irons pointed it out, Margaret's face, which was full of noble temperament, suddenly collapsed, and her whole face turned red with a hint of panic!

"Don't talk nonsense! How could I be a peeping Tom? You are slandering me!"

"Oh~ That means you admit that you cooked for me~"

"..."

Margaret's expression was awkward, and then she folded her hands and curled her lips, saying unhappily: "What are you doing? Can you not be so smart?"

"Uh..." Hearing this, Irons was speechless. You have given me so many clues. If I still don't feel something is wrong, wouldn't I be a fool?

Am I too smart, or are you too easy-going?

Irons just smiled and didn't point it out.

"Hah, long time no see, Margaret, or... I can change my name to Adela."

With her identity revealed, Margaret no longer hid her feelings and responded openly, "Ha... Me too. Long time no see, Governor. Are you satisfied with today's breakfast?"

……

"Ovinia! Why did you stop me just now?" Trinity asked Ovinia somewhat unhappily.

Ovinia looked at Trinity as if she was a fool and asked, "Have you been fooled by the good news of being promoted to the Grand Witch? You were able to trick that Dragonborn Warlock because he underestimated you and had a hidden card.

After what happened last night, do you think the Brave Squad will continue to fall for your tricks? Moreover, your circuit fuse can only be used against mages, and is not so effective against warriors. In this situation, we have no chance of winning if we confront the Brave Squad head-on."

Trinity still didn't want to give up, so she said, "Don't we still have you, Ovinia? If you try your best, you can at least tie up the brave team, so that I can take away the traitor Mary Bell."

Ovinia was a little angry and retorted, "I'm going all out? All of my puppets and magic devices were bought with money! I can't bear to use them myself, and you're going to pay for them if they break?"

Ovinia's response made Trinity pause. In the end, she could only kick her witch broom helplessly and squat aside to sulk.

She rested her head on her knees and muttered sullenly, "If I had money and power... I would have taken Ains away from this damn place long ago and found a dense forest to live in seclusion. I would do research while teaching him magic. How wonderful..."

Listening to Trinity's mumbling, Ovinia was immediately furious. When did her friend become so love-brained?

She rolled her eyes and spread out her six hands and said, "Ha... not to mention that you don't have much money and your ability is average, even if you can really meet these conditions, do you think that Ains is willing to go with you?

Still living in seclusion... You have never lived in seclusion before, so you don't know the hardship of living in seclusion. Transportation is inconvenient, materials are hard to come by, and if the device breaks down, you have to run who knows how many miles to the town to find someone to customize it...

I have been living in seclusion for two years and I don't want to stay in the jungle anymore. It's too troublesome. Now I am an honorary professor at the Magic Energy Research Institute in the Principality of Norton. A place with complete facilities is where wizards should stay. "

After saying this, Trinity immediately turned around and stared at Ovinia, not hiding her envy, jealousy and hatred at all.

"You're showing off, right? You were definitely showing off to me just now!"

"No, how could that be? I'm just telling you how hard it is to live in seclusion." Ovinia responded righteously.

"No matter how hard it is to live in seclusion, it can be worse than wandering. At least you can find someone to customize the equipment. I don't even have the money to customize the equipment... If it weren't for Ains giving me money for research, I wouldn't even have the title of Great Witch..."

"Okay, okay~ I know that your Governor Ains is very important, and you must save her... But I have to remind you that the puppet I just sent out searched the entire Blackwater City and did not find any trace of Ains...

Moreover, I have bad news for you. From the dungeon where Ains last stayed, we did detect the presence of demons, and... it was not ordinary, it was the magic of the demon king Margaret."

"Demon King!?" Trinity screamed, stood up and asked, "Are you sure?"

"I am very sure."

"You didn't lie to me?"

"…Believe it or not!"

"Uh..." Based on the attitude, Trinity could be sure that Ovinia did not lie. In this way... the hero did not lie either, and Ains was really taken away by the Demon King?

This... How come the Demon King is so well-informed? I only learned about the situation after Ains was imprisoned. Judging from the time period, the Demon King got the news almost immediately, and rushed from the Demon King City to Black Water City, and then took the person away.

Isn't this reaction too fast? The robbery was so decisive and efficient that it was hard for Trinity not to suspect that the Demon King had planned this in advance.

Huh? Doesn't that mean that besides the women he hooked up with in Blackwater City, this guy Ains also hooked up with the Demon King in Demon City! ?

How could he be so unfaithful? This man... is deeply sinful!

The more Trinity thought about it, the angrier she became. For a moment, she suddenly thought that she should just ignore this sinful man.

But, thinking this way, Trinity shook her head again. Alas... I can't do it. This man is damn charming...

"Ha... In that case, let's change the target..." Trinity sighed and changed her plan: "It's impossible to ask the heroes to hand over Ains, so let's ask them to hand over Mary.

Then... before leaving, prepare a surprise for that old man Remington..."

"Before you leave?" Ovinia raised her eyebrows and asked, "After you finish all this, you will go to the tea party, right?"

"..." In response, Trinity had a serious expression and did not answer.

Ovinia's expectant expression gradually froze, and she asked again: "...You are going to attend the tea party, right?"

"Ovinia... let's go to the Demon King's Castle together..."

Chapter 23 The Demon King Arrives

Margaret is Adela. When Irons guessed this possibility, he was still a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, he found that there seemed to be clues everywhere.

In the first year that Irons took office as the governor of Blackwater Town, he picked up a seriously injured girl. From her peculiar temperament in her every move, Irons immediately felt that the girl was unusual.

At the beginning, the girl was full of hostility towards Irons, but time could heal these conflicts. After taking care of the girl for a period of time, the girl gradually began to accept Irons.

The girl called herself Adela. She came from a remote countryside. She encountered robbers while trying to make a living and ended up in this situation.

Of course, Irons did not completely believe this self-introduction which obviously had a lot of doubts.

However, these problems became unimportant in their subsequent interactions, because Adela behaved very honestly and was eager to learn, and was a very promising person.

As for the secret of Adela's identity... Haha, who doesn't have a secret these days? I have so many secrets that I don't want to tell, so it's normal for others to have some, isn't it?

Therefore, Irons did not care about the mystery of Adela, but instead earnestly imparted his governance experience.

In order to repay Irons, Adela volunteered to become Irons' assistant, learning from him while serving as his right-hand man.

Soon, Irons discovered another characteristic of Adela, that is, she was extremely brave and lucky. She was willing to take the lead in many dangerous things, and she was able to miraculously escape danger every time.

When they decided to trade with the demons, most people did not dare to cross the Great Rift Valley to enter or leave the Demon Realm, but Adela volunteered to lead the caravan to the Demon Realm.

And later, he really led the caravan across the Demon Realm to the Demon King's City and successfully opened up the trade route. It was at that time that Ains received the first letter from the Demon King Margaret.

At that time, Ains himself was a little shocked. Thinking back now, this girl had actually begun to show signs of her identity as a demon king since then.

After staying with Ains for three years, Adela suddenly said one day that she wanted to leave Blackwater City.

"Thank you, Governor Irons, for your cultivation and care over the years... I'm sorry that I can't continue to study with you. I received news from my hometown, which is now in chaos. I want to go back... to improve it."

Of course, Irons had no reason to refuse this reason. Although his workload might increase greatly without an assistant, he would not stop Adela for this reason.

And that time period was exactly one year ago, which corresponds exactly to the time when the two little maids said the devil would return. Of course, if this was still a coincidence, then there was another thing that could not be a coincidence.

Ever since Adela left, Irons found that the quality of his meals suddenly dropped and those familiar flavors disappeared.

Only then did he realize that Adela was not only serving as his assistant, but was also silently managing his daily diet.

And those familiar flavors that he had almost forgotten were actually tasted again in the Demon King's Castle. If Ains still couldn't react at this point, then there would be something wrong with his IQ.

"I didn't expect you to guess my identity so quickly. If I had known, I would not have made this stew for you and kept the secret a little longer~"

Margaret took Irons to walk in the corridor of the Demon King's Castle, chatting with each other as they strolled.

Irons spread his hands and smiled, "I haven't tasted that flavor for more than a year. You've done it so obviously, I'm sure I can react.

Besides, there is no need to hide it for a while longer. If you tell me your identity earlier, I won't have to worry that you are being so nice to me and have some bad intentions."