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That’s right. While it is just make-believe, I am positioned above Timu, who is Dryas’ Boss, who is Nielsen’s Boss, who is Orty’s boss, who is Edim’s boss. That’s the truth.

And yet, instead of being surprised, Zebra stared at me with some kind of stupid look in his eyes.

“…are you an idiot? At least make a better lie if you can. If you were that high up, you’d be the head of the Evil God Army!”
“Th-, that’s what I’m saying. Fufu, that’s right. I am Tilea the Evil God. I sit in at the pinnacle of your—”
“Hah, so you’re just a fool. I’ll kill you.”

Zebra, not trusting my words, walked up to me. His great sword was ready to swing down.

“W-, wait a minute. I-, I am the Evil—”
“Say no more. You’re de—”
“What are you doing?!”

Just as Zebra was about to attack me, I heard a woman’s voice. Who is that?

“M-, Master Kikka.”

Zebra was down on one knee and hung his head. He looked scared.

Hm, so that woman is Kikka.

The woman called Kikka is an adult woman with glasses. Her face is beautifully shaped, with well-defined eyes and nose. Yes, she looks like a science-type beauty. She very much is my type.

“Zebra, what are you doing loafing here? Today is the inspection day from Master Jayjay. Don’t embarrass yourself.”
“I-, I had no idea that the great Master Jayjay is here. I apologize for my rudeness.”
“Do not disgrace me, for goodness sake!”
“M-, my deepest apologies.”
“…so, what in the world were you doing, Zebra?”
“I’m sorry, ma’am. I was about to kill this treacherous girl for impersonating the Evil God Army.”
“Impersonation?!”

When she heard that, Kikka and Jayjay opened their eyes… wait, Jayjay?!

Ooh, Jayjay is here too. Who is that but Jayjay who’s behind Kikka. Still sporting that grim and nervous face, I see. I don’t like to talk to him, but it’s lucky that someone who knows who I am has shown up.

“He~y, Jayjay, Jayjay. It’s me, me, Tilea. I don’t know why, but this Zebra guy doesn’t trust that I’m a member of the Evil God Army. Jayjay, you’ve got to tell him what’s what.”

I appealed to Jayjay, waving my hand cheerfully.

But Jayjay just held his head and sighed.

What the hell?! Did he just sigh when he looked at me? That’s just rude.

“Come on, Jayjay, say something. Lookie, it’s me, your Evil God. Go and introduce me, the cute Tilea, everyone’s favorite idol.”
“Master Jayjay, is-, is this really our Evil God…?”

Zebra suddenly turned blue and panicked. Well, too late buddy. I hope Jayjay scolds you good.

“…unfortunately, she is”
“Eek! Wh-, what have I done…”

Zebra immediately got down on his knees on the ground. He was more flustered and deflated than when Kikka scolded him. He is trying to rub his head against that rough ground without care.

Hey, hey, getting down on your knees is too much. You just have to understand. There is no need for you to go that far.

“Y-, you don’t need to—”
“There’s no need for you to bow to her, Zebra.”

Jayjay said it before I could finish my sentence. I mean, yeah, he didn’t need to bow, but coming from you? That’s just pissing me off.

“A-, are you sure?”
“Yeah. She’s indeed the lord Lady Edim served, but she’s also a foolish one. A sorry excuse for a lord. She’s not worth your bowing to.”
“I see. Well, sorry bout that.”

Zebra stands up after saying so. And while he’s at it, he doesn’t forget to give me a look of contempt. You son of a b̲i̲t̲c̲h̲, remember that. I’ll tell Edim about you later.

“Still, I’m shocked to hear that the head of the prestigious Evil God Army is a fool.”

“I’m also as indignant as you are. Uugh, just the thought of Lady Edim serving such a fool… I can only imagine how mortified she is.”

Jayjay speaks with tears in his eyes. He even sobbed,

Oy, you keep saying fool this fool that…

Do you think I’m Nero? or Ato? How rude. I don’t want to pretend to be Edim’s master either, but that doesn’t make me feel good about being bad-mouthed. It pisses me off.

I’ll scold him—actually, never mind. I know Jayjay has this personality. I’ll be the bigger person. Anyway, if Jayjay is here, then things will be solved fast. I’ll have him call Edim to come here.

“Um, I’m sorry to interrupt your crying, but I have a favor to ask you.”
“What is it?! Are you willing to kill yourself for Lady Edim?!”
“O-, of course not!”
“Then what?!”
“You know, can you call Edim for me?”
“Haah. Is this going to be an official business for the good of the Army?”
“Hmm~, between official or private, I think it’s private.”
“Then, no. The Evil God Army is not your private property. It belongs to Lady Edim in the future. Do not interfere with Lady Edim’s domination with your trivial matters!”

It is true that the Evil God Army is not my personal property. But it is not Edim’s property either. His thinking is dangerous. Doesn’t he know that Edim’s life is finally getting more peaceful? He could ruin it all.

Maybe he’s trying to make Edim into some kind of a king or something.

“Jayjay, you have dangerous thoughts. You will only sadden Edim.”
“Huh, what? Are you afraid of getting dethroned? A coward like you is not fit to be a monarch. You would do well to hand over the command to Lady Edim as soon as possible. The Evil God’s army is too good for you, you fool.”
“L-, look, if you think that will make Edim happy, you’re wrong.”
“I am not. Lady Edim must be suffering so much for the foolishness of her lord. After all, she is a person who could rule over the world she wanted to.”

“Haah~ I guess this is what they mean ‘kins know not of the lord’s heart’. Edim, you know, wants to live like a human being in peace and quiet. Taking over the world?　That’s ridiculous. That’s the opposite of what Edim wants.”
“Ha. What are you talking about? You are the one who is talking nonsense. Don’t equate Lady Edim with such inferior humans. Lady Edim feels ashamed to serve a fool lord like you. I have been meaning to tell you for a long time. You are not worthy to be Lady Edim’s master. Rather, it is you who should bow down and kowtow at the feet of Lady Edim.”

Jayjay said it as if it was a matter of course. I can’t imagine how hard it must be for Edim to have such a person like this as his kin.

“Now look. Yes, I don’t consider myself as Edim’s master.”
“Hoo. So you are aware of your own inferiority. If so, you serve Lady Edim instead! If you do as I say, I’ll at least make you my bootlicker.”
“Hah! What are you talking about?! I am Edim’s best friend, Bi Ef Ef. There’s no superior or inferior between Edim and I.”
“Haah? You’re the one whose head is not right. What BFF, from what I hear, you’re playing around with the Evil God Army as if it’s your toy!”
“Aah. This won’t end. Just, call Edim. Or Dalf, he’s good too. Either way, I need to talk to your superior.”¹

“Kgh, I can’t allow this any longer! You have the audacity to treat Master Dalf and Lady Edim so lightly. For the sake of Lady Edim, I will kill you.”

With these words, Jayjay gets ready for battle. Zebra also seems to support Jayjay. Kikka is puzzled. In effect, it is two against one.

Well, you can never be too prepared. I always carry laminariales with me because I never know when a kin like Jayjay might go out of control. I also have a rosary in my pocket, so he has no chance against me. The laminariales² and the rosary are the only items that could kill even the leader of demons during the demon raid. A third-rate demon like Jayjay will vaporize in an instant.

“Hey, stop that. You will die. I’m telling you, I can’t take it easy on you.”
“Hah. I’ve always wanted to punish you. Begging for your life is futile.”
“Geez, now you’re just raising your own death flags. I can deal with you with just one punch. It’ll be done in an instant.”
“Enough of your bluff. I am empowered by the blood of Lady Edim. A fool like you is no match for me.”.
“No, really, I’m telling you okay? In a few seconds, you will say ‘Guoooh, I-, I’m melting. I-, impossible~’ And I mean it, you will melt. So stop being stupid.”
“Fu fu fu, if you’re going to boast that much, then prove it with your skills!”

Without listening to a word I said, Jayjay and Zebra ran into me.

What a waste of lives…

“Y-, you big idiots—!”

I took a big swing and threw the laminariales at Jayjay and Zebra.

1. Lio: Tilea wants to speak to her managers.
2. Lio: Laminariales are brown algae known for their long and thin shape.