Tajima Sanzo, the 669th Demon King, was currently leading his army back home after accidentally recruiting both a Storm Dragon and a feral Dragon Girl.
Which meant only one thing.
He was screwed.
Fenra smirked. "So, what now, 'Great Demon King?'"
Tajima clutched his head. "I—I don't know! I didn't expect to live this long!"
Mimi bounced happily. "Oooh~ Do we get another upgrade~?"
Raviria rolled her shoulders. "I hope so. The shack is embarrassing."
Beelzecluck tilted its monocle like it was waiting for something.
Nyx, his demonic nightmare hound, was sitting beside him, tail wagging excitedly as if it didn't just witness a battle between gods.
The Stone Guardian silently followed behind them, its massive steps causing mini-earthquakes.
Meanwhile, the Storm Dragon hovered above them, still looking highly unimpressed.
The Dragon Girl, still full of chaotic energy, was walking ahead of the group, occasionally punching random trees for no reason.
Tajima felt his soul slowly leaving his body.
"…I have too many problems."
The system chimed in, as if sensing his suffering.
[DEMON ARMY SIZE: 9.]
[NEW ABILITY UNLOCKED: POWERPULL GACHA – FREE UPGRADE ROLL.]
Tajima froze.
"…Oh no."
Fenra's ears twitched. "That sounds dangerous."
Mimi clapped. "Yay~ More chaos~"
Beelzecluck adjusted its monocle, as if expecting the inevitable.
Tajima broke into a cold sweat. "W-Wait, wait, last time this happened, everyone evolved!"
The system gave no further explanation.
The Storm Dragon and the Dragon Girl glanced over with mild curiosity.
Tajima gulped.
"…Screw it. LET'S ROLL."
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Before he could start the Gacha roll, however, he suddenly remembered something.
He hadn't named the two newest members.
Tajima groaned. "Ugh. Fine. Before we do anything else, I have to name you two."
The Dragon Girl blinked. "Huh?"
The **Storm Dragon rumbled, staring down at him with the smug energy of an immortal being.
Tajima pointed at the Dragon Girl first.
"Alright, you. You're strong, chaotic, and way too violent. So I'll give you a name that matches your energy."
She crossed her arms. "It better be cool."
Tajima thought for a moment.
"…Valeria."
The Dragon Girl paused.
She tilted her head.
Then, suddenly—
She grinned. "Hah! Not bad, weakling. I'll take it."
The system confirmed.
[CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY NAMED 'VALERIA.' LOYALTY +5%.]
Tajima sighed in relief. "One down, one to go—"
The Storm Dragon suddenly let out a deep growl.
It was waiting.
Tajima felt a drop of sweat roll down his forehead.
Fenra chuckled. "Better pick something worthy."
Tajima mentally panicked. "Oh god. It's a freaking ancient dragon. If I mess this up, I might die."
The Dragon's golden eyes narrowed.
Tajima took a deep breath.
"…Zeirath."
The Storm Dragon rumbled.
Silence.
Tajima felt his hands shaking.
Then—
The Dragon slowly nodded.
The system confirmed.
[CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY NAMED 'ZEIRATH.' LOYALTY +5%.]
Tajima nearly collapsed from stress.
Mimi giggled. "He likes it~"
Beelzecluck gave an approving nod.
Raviria yawned. "Are we done now?"
Tajima took a deep breath. "Yes. Now we roll."
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Tajima spread his arms.
"OH GREAT AND MIGHTY GACHA GOD, GRANT ME YOUR CHAOTIC BLESSINGS!"
The air trembled.
The sky split open.
A blinding light surrounded the entire area.
Tajima braced himself. "PLEASE DON'T TURN MY CHICKEN INTO A GOD AGAIN!"
The system processed his wish.
[PROCESSING REQUEST…]
[REQUEST DENIED.]
Tajima screamed.
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A massive explosion of light erupted.
When the dust settled—
Their shack was gone.
Tajima choked. "W-WAIT. WHAT!?"
In its place stood a gigantic, run-down mansion, complete with broken windows, creaky doors, and an overgrown farm in the back.
Tajima collapsed onto his knees.
"…I own property now."
Fenra tilted her head. "That's new."
Mimi bounced. "We have a faaaaaarm now~!"
Raviria stared at the mansion. "I hope the foundation isn't cursed."
Beelzecluck somehow had acquired a cane, as if embracing full noble status.
The Storm Dragon let out a puff of smoke, already claiming the mansion's roof as its throne.
Nyx jumped up onto the balcony and howled in approval.
The Stone Guardian walked up to the mansion… and just stood there, as if waiting for instructions.
Tajima clutched his head. "This… this shouldn't be happening…"
The system disagreed.
[CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR BASE HAS BEEN UPGRADED: RUN-DOWN MANSION + FARM UNLOCKED.]
Tajima was shaking. "Why do I have a farm!? What am I, a Harvest Moon protagonist!?"
Mimi giggled. "We can plant carrots~"
Raviria perked up. "Actually, that's not a bad idea."
Fenra snorted. "Demon Kings don't farm."
Beelzecluck adjusted its monocle in a way that somehow screamed 'business venture.'
The system immediately gave him a new quest.
[NEW QUEST UNLOCKED: OBTAIN FURNITURE.]
Tajima twitched violently.
"…We need furniture."
Everyone stared.
Tajima sat up, eyes dead inside.
"We have a mansion now. We need beds. We need chairs. We need basic civilization."
Fenra snickered. "Didn't think you'd care about that."
Tajima pointed at her, eyes full of suffering.
"I REFUSE TO BE A DEMON KING WHO SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR."
The system agreed.
[NEW QUEST UNLOCKED: OBTAIN ACTUAL FURNITURE.]
Tajima collapsed.
"…I'm going to die surrounded by monsters."
Beelzecluck adjusted its monocle.
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To Be Continued…