The Demon King Who Was Supposed to Lose Ended Up Defeating the Targets, and Now the Heroine Has Been Sent as a Sacrifice - Chapter 08

Chapter 08: Side Elsia – The Beginning of the Banquet of Revenge

“…”

A girl floated in the air with the full moon at her back.

Her pure white hair reflected the moonlight, making her look like a goddess of the night.

Yes, it’s me. Elsia.

It’s a bit embarrassing to call myself a goddess, but maybe it’s because I love stories that I can’t help but use such expressions.

From above, I looked down at the capital city of a certain kingdom.

“The royal capital looks surprisingly beautiful from up here at night… I didn’t know that.”

This is the Kingdom of Alvera.

The kingdom where the forest I was born and raised, and where those who betrayed me rule.

This is its royal capital.

“From now on, this beautiful city… It’s a shame. It would be so beautiful if there were no people.”

“Lady Elsia!! The preparations are complete!!”

As I was lost in thought, a young succubus girl flapped her wings and approached me.

She looked about twelve or thirteen in human years.

Her pink-blond hair and blue eyes were beautiful, and she was a cute girl.

Her name is Maron.

She is apparently older than me in actual years, but still young for a succubus.

Perhaps because of that, her behavior was a bit childish.

According to Mr. Balzac, it’s common for demons to have appearances that don’t match their age, so it’s nothing unusual.

Honestly, with such unique individuals, the Demon King’s army is never boring. Plus, there’s Lord Diablo too.

“…Lord Diablo…”

The Demon King, also known as Diablo, is a mysterious person. Well, not a person since he’s a demon.

He is kind.

He seriously leads the Demon King’s army, and he makes time to come and see me. He never neglects his training.

Though, I must say, he tries to pull me into bed at the slightest hint and touches my butt and chest without hesitation.

Even though I’ve learned many naughty techniques from the older succubus ladies and use them with all my might, in the end, he often has his way with me.

It feels like I’m being dominated in bed, but that gives me a sense of security. That security is exciting.

Unlike when I was in the kingdom.

…No, life in the kingdom was also exciting in its own way.

I fell in love with the prince and was surrounded by handsome boys.

But now, my life is even more thrilling and fulfilling.

“How can I repay Lord Diablo for the kindness he has shown me?”

I am happy.

I have a husband who always makes me feel good, and I can do what I want.

But no matter how much I think about it, I can’t figure out how to repay that kindness.

…No, it’s fine for now. I’ll think about it later.

I will just do what I need to do. Repaying Lord Diablo will come after that.

“Well then,”

I focused on the center of the royal capital.

There stood the royal castle of the Alvera Kingdom, the residence of the royal family. Right now, those at the heart of the nation were having a pointless meeting there.

Let’s start with a bang.

I combined my vampire powers and my innate light magic to launch an attack spell.

“Holy Blood Lightning!”

Red lightning roared and struck the castle, blowing off its roof and sending debris falling to the ground.

Some soldiers seemed to have been crushed to death under the rubble, but I didn’t care.

I flapped my wings and entered the castle’s meeting room through the hole in the roof. 

Walking steadily, I stood before the king and his loyal ministers.

“Who are you!?”

The one who asked was the king, the very person who had driven me out of the country.

“It seems you’ve forgotten my face.”

I held back the urge to tear him apart then and there.

Today, I was here to greet them.

As the host of the banquet of ruin for this kingdom.

“Some of you might remember my face, but let’s skip the pleasantries. I’m no longer the Holy Maiden.”

“!!”

Finally, the King of Alvera’s face turned pale as he remembered.

“W-Why are you here…!? Weren’t you sacrificed to the Demon King!?”

“I received power from that very Demon King. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Elsia.”

I proudly proclaimed,

“Call me the Witch, or Demon King’s Consort, Elsia.”

“Demon King’s Consort!?”

The faces of the ministers present were filled with shock and confusion.

Ah, what delightful expressions.

When I was banished from the country and offered as a sacrifice to the Demon King, I must have had the same look on my face.

“Today, I came to greet you.”

“G-Greet us?”

“Yes. From now on, I will wage war on this country. Although, it will be more of a one-sided massacre.”

“What are you talking about!?”

Ignoring the King’s question, I continued with a smile.

“I will kill every human in this country. All who bear the blood of Alvera will be slaughtered.”

“Don’t be ridiculous!”

“I’m quite serious. But don’t worry. My grudge is against the people of this country who threw stones at me and called me a witch. If there are people from other countries, I will spare them. Unless they attack, then I won’t hesitate to kill them.”

Surely, to the King of Alvera and his ministers, I must look like a monster right now.

A girl who was supposed to be a sacrifice has returned as the Demon King’s consort and declared the destruction of her homeland.

“I will slowly torment this country and kill it bit by bit ♪”

My voice naturally became more cheerful.

Just thinking about how to destroy this country excites me.

At that moment…

“Father! We’re under attack! We must evacuate… immediately…”

“Ah.”

A familiar face.

It hadn’t even been a month since we last saw each other, yet it felt like so much time had passed.

Entering the hall with a few soldiers was the prince of the Alvera Kingdom, who had sworn to love me forever and protect me no matter what.

His name was Julius von Alvera.

A kind-looking young man with fiery red hair and eyes as beautiful as flames.

“Elsia? Is it really you?!”

“Yes. It’s been a while, Prince Julius.”

I greeted him with a smile. A fake smile.

Julius looked surprised but also happy.

Not long ago, I was in love with that smile.

But now, seeing Julius smile didn’t stir any feelings in me. Instead, I found myself comparing him to Lord Diablo.

Julius is indeed kind and very handsome.

But so is Lord Diablo.

Moreover, Lord Diablo is incredibly strong, even stronger than I am as a vampire.

He loves me with all his heart and even prepared an army to support my revenge.

In strength, decisiveness, and everything else, he is on a different level.

There’s no question about whom I love now.

“Why are you here? No, more importantly, I’m glad you’re safe!”

“…Don’t pretend to care now. It’s disgusting.”

“Huh?”

Julius froze, shocked by my words.

“If you really cared about me, if you truly loved me, why didn’t you save me?”

“That’s… I tried to save you, but…”

“It’s too late. I’ve already stopped being human.”

“What? What do you mean by that…?”

“It’s a hassle to explain twice. You can ask the esteemed folks standing there in shock. Well then, I must take my leave.”

I spread my wings and flew out of the window.

The castle town was in a panic due to part of the royal castle collapsing.

Taking advantage of the chaos, several succubus squads had secretly infiltrated.

From now on, they would operate in secret, gradually weakening the kingdom. Most of the key figures running the country are men.

Just a few of them being squeezed to death by the succubi would shake the nation.

That’s when the real fun begins.

“…I wonder if Mom has already arrived at the Demon King’s castle?”

Having finished my task, I thought of my mother.

She is kind but very laid-back.

I wondered if she might be troubling Lord Diablo by now.

As I returned to the Demon King’s castle thinking such things, what awaited me was—

“I am truly sorry!!”

Lord Diablo bowing deeply in apology, and my flustered mother beside him.

I wonder what happened?

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Afterword: A little side story

Author: “It’s Shuraba, Shuraba, yay yay! Everyone, join in!!”

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