I Was Transported to Another World with a Male-to-Female Ratio of 1:3000 and Made into a Breeding Pet for the Demon Lord’s Army - 90

Chapter 90: Now! It’s Time to Begin the Ritual of Love!

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“So in the end, the champion is Demon Lord-sama… As expected, the title of strongest in the Demon Realm isn’t just for show, huh.”

“Enough flattery… So? When is the mating？”

“Demon Lord-sama! Right here and now, face me in battle!”

“There’s no meaning in fighting a loser… More importantly, when is the mating? Now? Are we doing it here?”

“Congratulations on your victory, Demon Lord-sama. With this, Luna-sama’s castle is also safe…”

Crash!

As everyone tried to dodge the topic of mating, part of the ceiling came down with a dull rumble. Well… Considering the place had been turned into a battlefield over a male, it wasn’t really surprising.

“Do not worry. The Demon Lord Army will cover part of the repair costs for the castle. More importantly, have you confirmed the dropouts? You’ve properly written down their names and addresses as instructed, yes?”

“Of course it’s been handled. Depending on how many are still unconscious inside the castle, the count may change, but for now we’ve completed interviews with 800 people. No problem there.”

“Good… Ahh! I’m exhausted!”

Demon Lord-sama stretched like someone who had just finished a big task. Surely the work ahead was still piled high, and the burdens endless… It was quite the ordeal indeed.

“Demon Lord-sama, forgive me for asking when you’re tired, but may I pose one question?”

“You may. Speak. I am in a good mood right now.”

“That helps. Then let me ask. When I fought together with Lammy-kun, what was the magic you showed back then? I’ve never seen anything like it, not even in old records, Demon Lord-sama.”

“There were cracks in space itself… I was curious as well.”

“Ah, that was a type of ancient magic. Far too dangerous, it had been sealed away. It’s the ‘Space-Time Magic.’”

“‘Space-Time Magic’…”

“It was originally developed by the human race. But it was so powerful that overuse was said to tear the world apart, causing collapse… That is why it was sealed as a forbidden art.”

“Demon Lord-sama…”

“What is it? Not even Lammy could be taught that magic. It is permitted only to the Demon Lord, proof of the throne itself.”

“No… That’s not the issue! Just because you want to mate with Ken-chan doesn’t mean you should use a world-breaking magic like that!”

“I-It’s fine. As long as only one or two space-time holes open, there’s no problem. It’s dangerous only if you try to sustain it or open too many at once.”

“Even so! Don’t use something like that when Ken-chan is nearby!!!”

Hearing something so unsettling, it was hard not to wonder if the rubble that had just fallen was caused by that magic.

“Tch… But after being shown such lewd pictures of Ken-chan, how could I possibly give up! Even if this world ended, if I could mate with Ken-chan, I would have no regrets!!”

“So what you’re saying is… Demon Lord-sama weighed the fate of the world against mating with Ken-chan…”

“And chose Ken-chan… Haa.”

It seemed Demon Lord-sama was even more obsessed with Ken-chan than expected. I thought the Demon Lord who had once held back from taking males could still be reasoned with, that we could delay the mating somehow… But this might be tougher than I thought.

“Enough! These petty details do not matter! No matter what means I used, I won the battle! Be obedient and let me mate with Ken-chan!”

“But Demon Lord-sama, the purpose this time was to reclaim the castle peacefully. With that accomplished, there’s no need to force mating here. Ken-chan is tired from his long journey, and you yourself said you were busy, didn’t you?”

“………No!”

“Demon Lord-sama?”

“No! I will mate with Ken-chan!”

“But…”

“Silence! Do you have any idea how much I’ve worked for Ken-chan? Cleaning up the chaos in the Demon Realm caused by Ken-chan, establishing production lines for Ken-chan merchandise! I’ve pulled all-nighters again and again… And still I can’t see him! The misery of that, of being left out while you are always by his side—you could never understand!!”

For just a moment, Demon Lord-sama regressed like a child, yanking Ken-chan out from Lammy-kun’s tail with a pop! and hugging him tightly.

“Therefore, I declare here and now! I will mate with Ken-chan today, and then marry him! This is a royal decree, and objections are forbidden!”

“Huhnya?”

Ohh… She really went and declared it. She really did.

“Anyone who complains will be executed on the spot!”

“Haa… It can’t be helped if it’s a royal decree. At least, we should guide things so that Ken-chan doesn’t end up traumatized by the mating.”

“Oi! Aura! Don’t you give up! I absolutely refuse to acknowledge this! I oppose Demon Lord-sama mating with Ken-chan!”

“Luna-sama… I understand how you feel, but Demon Lord-sama won a formal match and earned the right to mate. It would be difficult to deny that now.”

“Grrghhh…! It’s infuriating!! I was supposed to claim Ken-chan before anyone else!!”

“Hmph, in that case, I shall now proceed to mate with Ken-chan. Out of the way, all of you!”

“Demon Lord-sama, wait a moment.”

“What! If you delay me any further, I’ll lop off your head!”

“No, I don’t object to the mating itself, but Demon Realm law requires that when mating with a male, someone capable of using healing magic must be present.”

“……Is that absolute?”

“If you break it yourself, no one else will follow the rules. Don’t. So, please choose between me or Lammy-kun to stand as witness.”

Though… Even with that monitoring in place, the previous witness still broke down mentally. To be fair, it was due to the mantis species’ instinct. They had this peculiar instinct of “eating the male during mating,” and the rules of the Demon Realm prohibit anyone from denying one’s species mating instinct.

At best, the law ensured the male’s life might barely be spared… A frustrating reality, really. If possible, something needed to be done before Ken-chan’s mating was opened to the public.

“…Very well. Then, Aura, you shall be the witness. You’re tight-lipped.”

“Understood.”

Hmm…? Tight-lipped? What exactly does that mean…

“So, where shall I mate with him?”

“Ah, yes. The place… It would be best to use Luna-kun’s bedroom, where Ken-chan normally stays.”

“Haah!? Why must my sanctuary, my pet room, be used for someone else’s mating!? First Ken-chan was stolen from me, and now even my bedroom!? How much must I be trampled on before you’re satisfied!?”

Luna-kun flailed and thrashed like a child.

“But that room has a soft bed, and more importantly, it’s where Ken-chan usually stays. Better that than an unfamiliar closed room. It’ll be less stressful for Ken-chan.”

“Still no! Having even my bedroom taken away… I-I can’t stand it! Use Lammy’s room instead, it’s basically the same!”

“Me? Well, I do often bring Ken-chan over to play, but…”

“Of course, Lammy-kun’s room would work too. But my proposal actually has a little benefit for you, Luna-kun.”

Flinch…

“A benefit?”

“Yes. Picture it—Ken-chan mating on your bed. His sweet, rich scent soaking deeply into your pillows and sheets… The perfect aroma.”

“Ken-chan’s scent filling the bedroom… In other words, this is basically marking it as his mate’s territory!~♡ Fine! Permission granted! Ken-chan! Make a mess of my sheets!”

…Luna-kun being an idiot turned out to be convenient. Though, for a beastman with a strong sense of smell, maybe it was actually very important.

“Are we done deciding? My brain is already filled with mating! Mating! Ken-chan! Hurry up and let us mate!”

“That’s all, yes…Vut remember, this will be Ken-chan’s first mating. Please don’t push him too hard or be too forceful, understood?”

“I know… Fufu, now then, Ken-chan♡ Let us create together the next Demon Lord who will rule the world♡ Come, let us begin the ritual of love!”

“Ritual of love? Wh-What does that… Mean?”

Whispering sweetly, Demon Lord-sama, completely enthralled, hurriedly carried Ken-chan away.

“Ken-chaaaan! When it’s over, I’ll hug you, pat your head, and kiss your cheek! So do your best and give it your all~… sniffle“

“Hey… What does that… Mean?”

At the castle of one of the Demon Lord’s generals… The mating between Ken-chan and Demon Lord-sama was just about to begin—a union that would later lead to a great incident.

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