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

Finia's expression showed a curiosity for new things. She had already heard the cutting-edge nature of the ideas mentioned by Irons. These were good things that she would never hear from other people.

"What kind of backlash is it? Lord Ains, can you tell me?"

Irons did not say it directly, but asked a counter-question: "A very simple example, Finia, which step of the war do you think is the most difficult to execute?"

"Well... I guess... victory on the battlefield?"

In response to this answer, Irons shook his head and gave his own answer: "Victory can be divided into small victory and big victory. Small victory is not difficult, and big victory can also seize the initiative if you are well prepared.

The really hard step is ending the war.”

"End the war? Hmm...wouldn't it be better to just withdraw the troops?"

"Oh? Is it really that simple? To give a simple example, if the demons start a war now, they can successfully advance a hundred kilometers into the human territory.

The Demon King's army feels that the subsequent supply cannot keep up, and needs to develop the land that has been acquired on the spot, hoping to suspend the progress of the war and cultivate the land and station troops. Do you think it can be stopped?"

“…If we can’t stop, humans will definitely counterattack and continue the battle…So…the Demon King’s army needs to continue to expand…and then…”

At this point, Finia's expression fell into a solemn state. Continue to expand, then what? Facing the counterattack of the human empire, the Demon King's army can only keep opening up new battlefields and conquering without stopping.

Indeed, stopping a war is more difficult than simply winning it.

However, Irons has not finished speaking: "This is still the most obvious external pressure. Once the war starts, the pressure from within will drag you down and make you unable to stop.

The high-speed industrial operation brought about by the wartime economy will make the war itself a matter of food and clothing for a large number of civilians, and a large number of people will flock to the military industry, transportation, food and other logistics industries.

Once these industries are running, it is not a question of whether they can sustain it, but a question of whether they are willing to stop. Once the war stops, these industries will quickly return to normal.

The oversaturated workforce will inevitably lead to a wave of unemployment after the war, and the vested interests behind these industries will find it difficult to bear the economic losses brought about by the end of the war.

If the country falls into the frenzy of chauvinism, the people will also fall into the frenzy of external expansion. Once the degree of your conquest does not meet the expectations of the people, they will choose to cease fire.

Then in the eyes of this group of people, you are an incomprehensible, cowardly and conservative monarch. The more radical ones may even think that you are a traitor who is hindering the country's strength.

If ordinary civilians have this idea, it will only cause a minor disturbance. But if the radicals in the military have this idea, what will be the final outcome? "

Finia said almost without thinking: "Mutiny."

"Right~ So, chauvinism is a double-edged sword. When you pick it up, you must be prepared to hurt yourself... Um... What's wrong? Finia?"

Just as Ains was still talking, he suddenly realized that Finia, who was following him, was lost in thought. Her empty eyes seemed to be recalling something that she could not forget...

"Fenya? What are you thinking about?"

Finia came back to her senses and responded respectfully: "...Ah, I want to thank you, Master Ains, for helping me understand something that I have never understood..."

Irons raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Oh? What's the matter?"

"…Hercules, the King of Wendigo, left the Demon King's Castle…"

"Hmm? King of the Wendigo..."

Apart from the Demon King, only the Demon Lord can be called the King. If nothing unexpected happens, this King of Wendigo should be one of the Thirteen Demon Lords.

"Does he have any conflicts with the Demon King's Castle?"

Finia paused, and then began to recount the past: "To be precise, it was a conflict with the Demon King. In fact, there were not two but three Demon Kings who had been stationed in the Demon King's Castle.

Hercules is one of them. He leads his Wendigo army, which is the imperial guard specially affiliated with the Demon Kings of all generations. Hercules himself is a veteran of six dynasties with more qualifications than Engla.

It's just that... he is... just like what you said, Lord Ains, a chauvinist fanatic, and he is extremely warlike and a very staunch supporter of the main faction.

Queen Margaret, who had just become the new Demon King at that time, held a relatively conservative strategy towards conquering the human world. She believed that the Demon Realm should be allowed to recuperate first.

This made Hercules, who advocated war, very dissatisfied. Therefore, after a dispute with Queen Margaret, he led the Wendigo army out of the Demon King's Castle, and before leaving, he said that Queen Margaret was a traitor to the Demon Realm.

All along, I didn't understand why Hercules himself would say such outrageous words, and why he was so dissatisfied with the Demon King. Now... I finally understand. "

Irons smiled bitterly and muttered, "So, I said, chauvinism is not desirable. It is something that cannot be controlled at all."

"Hmm..." Finia nodded in agreement, and then seemed to have thought of something, and asked Ains: "So, Lord Ains, is this also the reason why you parted ways with Katarina?"

"Ah... well... I can't say that for sure. I did have some disagreements with Katarina over foreign policy.

But... that level is not enough to cause us to go our separate ways...

However, Catalina's deep-rooted chauvinism was indeed the cause of the conflict between her and me.

When I was still here, I was able to curb her ambition to expand abroad. Now that I am gone, she has still been able to curb her desire to conquer for five years and not expand abroad...

I think... this is not because she restrained her desire to conquer, but... she is preparing for a big one."

Chapter 161

Catch the little laborer

“Woo…ha…tsk…ah…ah…this is so annoying…”

Margaret threw aside another document in her hand with a tired look on her face, and then her expression suddenly became tense as she looked at the pile of documents left on the desk.

"Ahhh! This is so annoying! Why are there still so many? Send me a demon to share the burden! Finia! Finia?!"

"Um... Demon Lord, Maid Phineas and Master Ains are out... They are not here..."

After Margaret called out a few times, the Polubli sisters who were accompanying her couldn't help but remind her in a low voice.

"... Ugh... Ah! I should have let Finia handle this. I'll go out and play with Ains!"

The Polupoli sisters were terrified when they heard Margaret say such words that somewhat damaged her image. They looked at each other and felt that they, as little maids, could neither stay nor leave...

After complaining a few times with a hint of resentment to vent her anger a little, Margaret stretched out obediently and continued her work.

However, while reviewing, Margaret glanced at the Polupoli sisters who were helping her organize the documents, and asked with a hint of curiosity: "Hey, can you two read?"

"Ah, this... I know a little bit." Sister Boru nodded modestly.

Polly on the side admitted loudly with pride: "Of course! Lord Demon, Lord Ains also praised me for my quick learning of words!"

Hearing this, Margaret's expression brightened slightly: "Oh? Irons taught you to read? Did he teach you anything else?"

"Uh... that... there are some... but I don't quite understand them..."

The elder sister Bolu touched her sister's shoulder awkwardly and said, "Well, Demon King, Bolu is just a little clever.

She actually doesn't really understand the advanced knowledge that Mr. Irons taught her. You don't have to have too many expectations of her..."

Hearing Bolu's words, Margaret's playful eyes naturally shifted to Bolu. She touched her chin and asked, "Bolu, did you also hear some of what Ains said? Did you understand?"

“This…” Facing the sudden question from the female devil, the weak little devil couldn’t help but sweat profusely. She could only respond in a trembling voice: “That… I only understood a little bit…”

"Hahaha~ A little bit is enough, come, do this on my side~"

Margaret happily stood up from her desk and asked Polu to sit at her seat, which surprised Polu and he shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no! Lord Demon! I can't sit!"

"I told you to sit down, so sit down! Why are you talking so much nonsense? Come on, sit down!"

Margaret's strong request was naturally not something a little maid like Bolu could refuse. She could only sit in this position that did not belong to her with a bitter face and a stiff body.

Margaret directly pulled out a file from the waiting documents and spread it in front of Bolu, patted her shoulder, and said with a smile: "Come on, try to see if you can understand it~"

"Woo..."

Bolu picked up the document in his hand with difficulty and began to read it. He was sure he could understand it, after all, Bolu's learning ability was no less than that of his sister.

Moreover, she was more focused and serious than her sister, so under Ains's free teaching, Boru learned a lot of things that were not originally meant for a little maid like her.

For Bolu, who possesses such knowledge, reading some documents is quite easy.

But after he really started reading it, Bolu's body couldn't help but tremble. What was written here... were all some military secrets of the Demon King's Castle... and the signature was, Demon Lord Engla!

Is this something a little maid like me can look at!? Bolu could only feel the cold sweat coming out of her forehead due to nervousness. Sitting in this position, she felt that she was bearing some burden that she shouldn't bear...

After reading it for a while, Bolu forced himself to remain calm, looked up at Margaret who was looking at him, nodded, and said: "Master Demon King... I, can understand..."

"Oh~ Do you think the issues and solutions raised in these documents are suitable for approval?"

"Woo..."

This question made Bolu groan inwardly. This was an issue raised by the Demon Lord Engla. How could a little devil maid like him decide whether it was passed or not?

"Master Demon... I... I am just a maid who helps Mr. Irons with his daily life... I am not qualified to comment on Lord Engla's proposal..."

In response, Margaret chuckled, waved her fingers, and said, "No, you are qualified because you are Ains's maid. Be more confident and think of it as me giving you this power. Tell me, do you think this motion is worth passing?"

"Woo..." With Margaret's encouragement, Bolu had to muster up his courage and sit down to make a decision: "I... I think this motion is a bit radical. It can be passed, but it needs to be revised..."

"Hmm~ Not bad, how do you want to revise it? Write it down."

"Woo..." Bolu gritted his teeth and, under Margaret's gaze, wrote some suggestions for revisions on the document, and then handed it to Margaret for review.

After receiving the revised proposal from Bolu, Margaret read it carefully and her expression became more and more delighted.

Not bad, not bad. Although the modification suggestions are a bit immature, they have a bit of the flavor of Irons. This little girl is a talent!

"Um... Lord Demon, there is nothing wrong with what I wrote, right?"

"Hahaha~ Very good~ I'm very satisfied! From now on, you will be my substitute secretary. When Finia is gone, you can help me review these documents~"

“Wow! I… I’m the one who reviews these? All of them!? No, Demon Lord, I… I’m only halfway through…”

"It's okay. You've become an expert at reviewing so many documents. Don't worry. Your job is to screen these documents and proposals.

Filter out the proposals that you think can be approved or rejected at a glance. Then leave the proposals that you think are difficult to evaluate to me. It is not difficult. You have done a good job. Come on, continue. "

As she spoke, Margaret took out another document and placed it in front of Bolu. Bolu was still a little overwhelmed by the change in his identity at the moment. Looking at the proposal in front of him, he was still a little confused.

With Margaret's reminder and encouragement, Bolu finally came to his senses, turned the pressure into motivation, carefully reviewed the documents, and then sat down to make his own judgments one by one.

Margaret, who was leaning on the chair, saw that the little girl got into the working state so quickly. She was quite satisfied with Bolu's performance. She smiled and pinched Bolu's little face and said, "Not bad, not bad~ You have the potential to become the next head maid~"

"Hey... Demon King... You praise me too much..."

Just as Margaret was looking at her newly captured little laborer with great satisfaction, there was a knock on the door of the bedroom.

After a day of incognito travel, Finia and Ains finally returned to the Demon King's Castle.

Seeing Irons walk into the bedroom, Margaret, who had missed him very much after not seeing him for a day, suddenly brightened up her expression. All her tiredness disappeared in an instant. She quickly took a few steps and rushed to Irons, holding him in her arms and taking a deep breath.

This sudden intimacy was nothing new to Ains. He could only touch Margaret's head helplessly and said, "Pay attention to the Demon King's dignity... There are other people watching you~"

In response, Margaret curled her lips and snorted, then asked in a serious tone, "Huh? What do you mean by watching? Is there anyone watching? Where?"

"Forehead……"

Ains glanced around, and his expression froze slightly, because at this moment the other maids in the room reacted quite tactfully.

Finia stood aside with her eyes closed, while the little devil sister Bolu lowered her head and looked at the documents on the table, extremely seriously and attentively.

As for my sister Polly...Ians really wants to ask, when you are blindfolded, can you not spread your fingers so wide apart?

Irons didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he kissed Margaret on the forehead and reminded her, "If you want to stick to me, do it in private. I just came back from outside, but I have a lot to tell you."

In response to Irons' reminder, Margaret muttered a little disappointedly: "Woo...getting down to business as soon as I get back...well, okay, go ahead, I'm listening."

Seeing his fiancée's helpless expression and her reluctant release of her arms, Irons' expression changed slightly.

Then, in Margaret's surprised eyes, Irons took the initiative to hug her, and then tilted his head and smiled: "But I have a good memory. I won't forget it if I talk about it later. I miss you a lot after not seeing you for a day... Especially the rose scent on you~"

"..."

Hiss… Oh my god, this blockhead with a mind full of careers actually blossomed? No, no, no, this is not blossoming… this is a cluster of flowers!

Margaret's body couldn't help but tremble with excitement. She once again hugged her lover with the arms that she had just let go of, and a hint of aggression emerged in her eyes.

"Do you like the smell of me? Do you want to eat me?"

"Indeed, I am very greedy~"

"Hate it~ What do you think of me~ Ugh... How do you want to start?"

"Woo..." When Ains heard this, he frowned and looked at Fenya and others who were still in the palace, and reminded them: "Hey, there are outsiders watching..."

"Tsk~" Margaret glanced at the maids and said teasingly with a hint of playfulness: "When you eat good food, you have to make others envious~"

As soon as these words came out, Ains felt like his CPU was burning out. Was this such an open play!?

However, he recalled what Finia had said to him: "The more powerful the succubus, the more unreasonable their hobbies are."

Hiss... my wife, who has the blood of a succubus... I'm afraid she also has some heavyweight XP! ?

Chapter 162