After a long journey, Van finally reached the bustling gates of the capital. He exhaled deeply, taking in the familiar yet ever-changing landscape. ‘So busy… Even more than I remember, and the place got a little bigger… The walls are really freaking tall now, too.’ He thought as he eyed the entrance gate to the…

MEANWHILE, ON THE BORDERS OF THE DEMONIC REALM… “Haaah… Well, that was a bust,” Van muttered as he leaned against the trunk of a tree just beyond the borders of the demonic realm. “I actually thought she was going to say yes at some point… Guess I was just too repugnant in her eyes,” he…

The next day… The Demon Lord sat motionless on her throne, her gaze lost in the distance. Throughout the day, the castle staff, so accustomed to Van’s daily disruptions, felt a large void in his absence. The halls, usually echoing with his energetic proclamations and the resulting commotions, now lay silent, amplifying a haunting emptiness…

THE NEXT DAY… “Varlog~!!!” Van called out joyfully as he burst through the doors, exchanging cheerful greetings with the maids and servants of the demonic castle. “Today’s the day, I can just feel it! She’ll say yes!” Van proclaimed, his enthusiasm shining bright. Varlog sighed, but with a smile this time as he continued his…

A LOT, AND A LOT OF ATTEMPTS LATER… “DEMON LORD!!!” Van burst through the castle doors, his enthusiasm undiminished despite the countless rejections. “Ah, Van Hellix! How are you doing today?” Varlog called out, after Van’s voice echoed in the grand hall as the servants momentarily paused their tasks to glance at Van before resuming…

THE NEXT DAY “DEMON LORD, I’VE COME TO TAKE YOUR HAND!” Van bellowed, brimming with valor as he burst into the throne room. In his mind, his thoughts raged: ‘YOU THINK I’D GIVE UP AFTER YOU KILLED ME ONCE, OH MY UNSWAYABLE, PURELY DEMONIC, NON-HUMAN WIFE THAT’S IMMUNE TO MAGUS’S PASSIVES!!?’ His entire being was…

I went to an empty field and laid down on the grass. For the first time in a while, I didn’t need to follow or lead anyone. No destination, no obligations. I have some money, so I could live good enough. I have eternal life, so there’s that as well. Maybe I’ll invest? Is that…

Eventually, Amoria joined them without me being told about it until a while later; despite her initial assertions to me. Her behavior started to be all over the place, and that she sometimes couldn’t meet my eye – around after 3 months into our relationship. My feelings worsen when even Mika and Rika, the two soulless…

Magus wasn’t one to waste his abilities, despite their… Less than morally superior nature. So he scored with all of our companions whenever we had the slightest free time. I was frustrated but eventually accepted it. Least I could do as thanks for taking me along and freeing me. I pretty much resigned myself to…

A weird silence hung in the air, thick enough to cut through, not that I could; considering how utterly weak I was. Oh, he was well aware. And he definitely knew that I was onto him. He was going to make good use of those passive skills, especially the harem-related ones. That was a given.. Well, at…