When the Villainous Flame User Trapped in a Time Loop Starts Living Earnestly, Every Female Party Member Turns into a Pervert and Now the World Is in Danger!? - 41

Chapter 41: Interlude: The Approaching Six Star Demon Generals (Third-Person POV)

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The long and brutal history of war unfolded between humanity and the demon race. At every turning point in that history, the “Six Star Demon Generals,” six loyal vassals handpicked by the Demon Lord to serve directly under the lord, always appeared.

Among them was a ruthless, bloodthirsty general bearing the title “Madness.”

“Budo, Engou, and Retsuka have taken their elite forces and left the country!”

In the war room, a burly orc roared to the assembled officers. The orc’s name was Idi. Equipped with steel-like muscles, massive tusks, and wild, sharp eyes, Idi lips curled upward. But…

“That means we’d be gearing up for all-out war, but the Demon Lord-sama’s plan is to take advantage of the absence of the empire’s elite forces and bring down the imperial capital instead!”

““““Ooooooh!!!””””

“While the other Stars face the coalition, a separate unit will… That’s the plan!”

““““That’s the plan!””””

“…But our independent actions in the last war got us in trouble, so we’re on a ‘six-month’ suspension! That means we can’t join this strategy and are stuck on a leave, damn it!”

““““Nuooooh~~~!””””

They got riled up, but in the end, Idi shed tears, and the officers drooped their heads in disappointment, crying as well.

“Damn it! The imperial capital, man! It’s gotta be overflowing with valuables!”

“I thought we’d get to ravage the city’s human women!”

“Ugh~ I wanna rampage, I wanna rampage!”

The army of one of the Six Stars, feared by humanity, was notorious for its excessive brutality against humans during territorial invasions, but they were often criticized for lack of discipline.

“So, General… We’re just supposed to sit here twiddling our thumbs for this juicy opportunity!?”

“It can’t be helped… It’s a direct suspension from the Demon Lord-sama… We’re barred from military action for ‘six months’!”

As a result, the Demon Lord had finally imposed a six-month ban on warfare on them.

“B-But then, who’s gonna do it!? Even without us, this is a golden chance to deal a crushing blow to the empire!”

“Three Stars to face the coalition, one to launch the assault, right? With the coalition coming in full force, it’s gonna be tough. Damn it!”

Unable to participate in this historic turning point, Idi gave up in frustration. Then…

“Ohohohoho! That’s right, Orc-sans~ That’s why it’s finally time for my grand debut!”

“““““!!??”””””

“Come now, can’t you even count the Stars? There aren’t five Stars, but six! And one shines brighter than the rest!”

A woman’s voice laughed loudly and cheerfully. The gruff orcs turned in shock to see, at the war room’s entrance, a demon clad in dazzling golden armor, flanked by two demon knight women scattering flower petals. Her long blonde curls flowing and sharp horns protruding from her forehead.

“W-Wha… ‘Ojou’!?”

“““““General Sefurena!?”””””

The orcs’ faces filled with astonishment. The woman, delighted by their reaction, laughed even louder.

“Ohohohoho, that’s right! The Demon Lord’s ultimate weapon, the strongest, most graceful, goddess-like beauty, with unmatched intellect and power! It is I, Sefurena Mistress, the mightiest of the Six Star Demon Generals! My time to shine has finally come!”

““Ojou-sama is wonderful, wonderful!””

Her female knights clapped, hyping her up further. The orcs were speechless, but Idi, snapping out of it, hurriedly spoke.

“W-Wait, Ojou! Did the Demon Lord-sama really give you orders to march!? B-But you’ve never fought in a war!”

“Ohohohoho, never fought in a war? Wrong! I’m a secret weapon! That’s why I’ve been saved for this critical battle!”

“N-No, b-but…”

“Men’s jealous buhi-buhi is so unsightly~♪”

The orcs, faced with Sefurena’s laughter, thought…

(No… Ojou’s father was the Demon Lord-sama’s right-hand man for years, a top noble in the demon realm, so it’s just nepotism… The daughter’s actually a clumsy, dim-witted beauty with no real skills! The Demon Lord-sama dislikes such appointments, but the Mistress family’s immense prestige and wealth left no choice but to give her a nominal Six Star title… While called Six Stars, it’s really just five in war… Huh? Using Ojou?)

Idi mulled it over in his head, then clutched it in despair…

“The Demon Lord-sama must’ve been at wit’s end… If we could’ve marched, there’d be no issue!”

“Oh? Isn’t it better this way? Rather than crude folks like you, a splendid, great, beautiful army like mine is far more fitting!”

“Ngh…”

“So, you lot just wait and enjoy witnessing my historic achievement! Ohohohoho!”

Sefurena said whatever she pleased to Idi, then left with her two knights. Only the flower petals thrown for her entrance remained in the war room. After a pause, the orcs frowned…

“G-General… Is she really okay? That woman…”

“Well, her army, the ‘Sefurena Demon Knight Corps,’ is full of capable elites… Even if she’s an idiot, her subordinates are competent, so they might manage to deal a devastating blow to the defenseless imperial capital. Maybe this is also part of the Demon Lord-sama’s utmost consideration. Plus, humans probably don’t even know about Ojou. A Six Star army that’s never fought might draw scrutiny from public opinion too…”

Grumbling but helpless, the orcs could only grit their teeth. Then…

“Like I said, Idi Danna~ I’m so pent-up I’m gonna dry up!”

Another figure appeared in the war room. A woman. She was clad in the same armor as Sefurena’s demon knights, with devil wings sprouting from her back. Simply put, she was a succubus.

“Huh? You, huh… Succubus~”

“Geez, call me by my name, Danna~ I’ve got a name. Call me Saiin~”

“What do you want?”

Saiin, the succubus, spoke casually even to a high-ranking Demon Lord’s officer. Idi, frowning even more suspiciously, listened as…

“Have you thought about it? Let me join your army~ Ojou-sama’s army is all prim virgins who hate dirty talk and sexual assaults. Plus they never fight, so I can’t fulfill my dream of ravaging human men in war~ I think we’d get along, and I could even entertain you with my body sometimes~♥”

Saiin proposed transferring to his army with a sly, seductive smile.

“But we’re banned from war for six months.”

“I know~ But after six months, it’s fine, right? Right? Right?”

“Well… Still…”

Idi and the other orcs seemed unenthusiastic about her proposal. Saiin puffed out her cheeks…

“Huh? How about a deal, Danna~ I’ll fix your impote—”

“Alright, fine! Just… Go through proper procedures… And don’t mess up my army…”

“Oh, for real? I love you, Danna~!”

The deal was forcibly settled. Pleased, Saiin turned away lightly…

“Then I’m off to ravage in my first battle~♪ And when I’m back, handle my transfer, ‘kay♥”

With a blown kiss, Saiin left. Meanwhile, on the surface…

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“Nuooo, what do I do!? Nemeth’s strength is mediocre at best! Chio and Vabumii are refusing school! Toilette’s skipping training for bride practice! W-With this… With this…”

Habiri, who knew the original flow of history, was in a deep trench.

“How am I supposed to fend off that Six Star Demon General Idi!? That powerful orc army could attack any time after next week, not even six months from now!? W-With this force… What should I do!?”

The history had shifted, and the expedition of the prince, his father, and big brother had moved up by six months. Little did he know that six months also caused a critical, delicate misalignment with the Demon Lord’s army as well.

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