So, Zilvagias, you've been granted the rank of squire knight," Platy announced.
"Congratulations!" Garunya clapped her hands enthusiastically, but quickly stopped when she noticed none of the other servants were following suit.
Well, the rank of squire knight is just the lowest rank, one that's automatically given when a demon grows their horns. It's nothing to celebrate.
Garunya looked embarrassed, but I didn't have the energy to ease her discomfort, so all I could manage was an awkward smile.
It had been several days since the duel with the soldiers.
Finally, it was decided that I would be entering the palace.
Today is the day. The day I would finally meet the Demon King again.
"His Majesty always has a midnight lunch with his heirs on the first 'Moon's Day' of each week," Platy explained as we climbed the stairs leading to the uppermost part of the Demon King's Castle.