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#590 Tower, Oden, and Coffee

It’s still me, True Demon King—I mean, Demon King of the Isle, Azar, speaking.


We have arrived at the Demon Kingdom.

From the port, we took a carriage to the capital.


“This is the heart of the mainland Demon Kingdom, the new capital, so to speak, which was built to replace the old capital that got destroyed during the Great Collapse.”


The moment we stepped into the metropolis, we received a grand welcome.


“The...

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#589 The True Demon King Crosses the Continent

It is I, True Demon King Azar.

However, this title has somewhat become empty.


Our brethren, whom we’ve been separated from for 500 years, have evolved beyond our imagination.

They are strong. So overwhelmingly strong that they easily seized victory against us.


Is this the mainland demons’ power?!

To begin with, our roots come from the mainland. Therefore, demons there have inherited all our ancestors’ conventions and forged them throug...

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#588 Conclusion: True Demon Kingdom

Silence...


The arena is filled with a deafening silence.

Just a moment before, this place had indeed been abuzz with enthusiasm from the crowd.

Now, everyone dares not to speak, let alone breathe.

They were overwhelmed by an outsider...a budding hero who went on a rampage.


“...?!”


Even Ritheseus himself is perplexed by this strange atmosphere.


Everyone was astonished by his strength.

It se...

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#587 The Hero Marches On

The third match...


“Hmph, I never expected much from one-trick ponies like Nefer and Barilla. A genuinely strong person excels in everything. I, all-rounder Ramie of the Heavenly Four, have no weaknesses and am capable in any situation—offense, defense, agility, magic, wit, endurance, jokes, and even socializing... Hyugh!”

“So you’re saying you’re a jack of all trades and master of none. Got it.”


Ritheseus claims victory after victory, lik...

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#586 Ritheseus Engages in Battle

Ritheseus is one of the many students studying and training on our farm.


Demon King Zedan, thinking about the future, initiated a program to educate gifted students to recruit talented people from the former Human Kingdom and appoint them to high positions.

Among them, the most promising is Ritheseus.

His abilities, intelligence, and growth potential are all top-notch.


Long ago, the human race had many demigods born due to the gods’ careless aff...

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#585 A Friendly Match

We're continuing our story of Demon King Zedan’s visit to the True Demon Kingdom.

After finishing formalities at the port, we make our way into the deeper part of the island. 


“By the way...”


The True Demon King, rocking inside the horse carriage, asks Demon King Zedan a question.


“I’ve been wondering for a while now, but who is this man you’re with?” he asks, glancing at me.


Are you wondering about m...

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#584 Visiting the True Demon Kingdom

It’s me again.

Today, we’re at the True Demon Kingdom.


As the one who proposed the idea, I felt it was my duty to see through this matter, so I went along with the Demon King's group.

But I’m worried about Platy and Junior, so we’re going home before the day ends.


Anyway...


"So this is the True Demon Kingdom...”


I had a gloomy image of being exiled to an island in the middle of the ocean, but this place ...

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#583 A Petite Demon King

I am Demon King Azar, standing atop the great demon race.

I’m 47 years old and tall as 14 jucinch leaves stacked on each other.


...I’m not a pipsqueak, okay?

I may be small in stature, but I have a big heart! That is the state of the Demon King Azar, ruler of the Nascent Demon Kingdom!


My kingdom is a great empire based on Spontina, an island in the middle of the ocean.

Although it is an isolated island, its total area is enough to house...

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#581 Customers: Slacking Off

My name is Olba, assistant to the great Belphgamilia, the Corrupted of the Heavenly Four.


Though now, Lord Belphgamilia has been given the highest authority to command the army.

He has attained a position far more significant than he was a few years ago.


As his aide, I must do everything I can to support him!

...At least, that’s what I always think to myself.


“Ugh... This is such a pain...”


My master is slac...

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#582 The Second Demon Kingdom

Hey, it’s me again.


I love my son.

And our second child is also growing up as Platy’s baby belly grows bigger.


Everything was fine and peaceful until the Demon King came to visit and said this...


“There might be a war.”

“Peace is getting destroyed?!”


Suddenly, there’s a war.

But why?

I thought no more wars would break out in this world?


Originally, there was a war between...

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#580 Customers: Ordering

It’s still me, eleven-year-old Diablo, speaking!


Anyway, when we took a look at the menu...


“I don’t know any of this.”

“Me either...”


All the names are alien to us!


“The items on our menu do tend to baffle many of our customers.”


Oh!

The waitress in a maid’s uniform explains!


“Allow me to explain the menu to you, sir. Our signature item is coffee. If you are a...

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#579 Customers: Entering Shop

Hi, my name is Diablo!

I’m 11 years old!


I come from an average, middle-class family, neither rich nor poor!

I can say that most things in a typical demon family happen in mine too!


For example, seeing your parents fight!

In fact, it’s happening right now!


“What’s more important, me or your work?!”


This is a line I hear often.

Lately, Dad has been going out for drinks with his colleagues or s...

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#578 The Barista Scout

Yes, it’s me.

We’re continuing our café arc.


Mr. Shax informed me that he had found a site to be opened in the capital, so I decided to check it out in person.

I have to see the important things with my own eyes, you know.

And so, I teleported to the Demon Capital and arrived at the place with Mr. Shax’s guidance.


“Oh, I’m already loving the atmosphere here...!”


In front of us is a lovely old Western-style build...

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#577 A Jaded Mercenary

My name is Gray Silva, a former mercenary in what once was the Human Kingdom. 


The endless battles between humans and demons were our source of livelihood.

However, this all changed when the war ended with the demons emerging victorious.

There is nothing more miserable than a mercenary who is deprived of battling.


Many people in the same line of work, such as myself, have lost their sole source of income, so they roam about.


...

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#576 A Conversation with the God of War

“I am one of the celestial deities, however...”


Continuing from our previous chapter, the god of war, Velesares, says, “Tis strange for me to help elves, who originally belong to the demon race. But at the same time, I am the god who governs losing battles. I hast’ to help those who has’t hath lost everything after the war.”


So he rescued the elves’ ancestors.


Thousands of years have passed since he made the pact and officially ...

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#575 The Elves’ Guardian

Thus, our plan for an otherworldly café is steadily advancing.


“But I wonder how things are holding up for the tea representative?”


I decided togo check.


Well, it wasn’t exactly my intention to put them in charge, but their devotion to tea was so overwhelming that by the time I realized it, they had become like its representative.

Thanks to them, I was able to concentrate on the coffee and the café fully.

However, I can’...

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#574 Emerald Water

A green, foamy liquid with a cool and snow-white cream on top.


And let’s not forget the cherry.

Cream soda always comes with a cherry.


The three colors, green, white, and red, create a vivid contrast.

Today, we have created the glorious cream soda in this fantasy world!


“What’s thissssssssssss?!”

“Its color is gween! It’s shining bwightly!!!”

“It’s gween! Verdant gween!”

“It’s so colorful!...

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#573 The Road to Green

Thanks to Sensei, we now have soda water and are one step closer to making otherworldly cream soda!


Chill the soda water, add a big dollop of sugar, and squeeze a lemon.

Stir it, and you've got a clear, carbonated cider.


“Mm! What is this? It’s so good!”


Platy’s eyes lit up like stars as she tried the drink.

Since she’s forbidden from drinking alcohol and caffeine while pregnant, I thought I’d give her a taste of soda....

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#572 Otherworldly Café Project Progress

Now that we have had our fill of cherry blossom viewing, we are ready to take on another challenge: developing a cafe menu that will be popular with kids!


In order to spread coffee to this world, we need to open an otherworldly café. 

But we need a menu that will encourage an entire family to visit.


So, what shall I do?

If I rummage through my old memories, I should have no trouble finding something appropriate.

It has to be something ...

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#571 Hanami

The otherworldly café project is steadily progressing, but I would like to do something else for a change.


Since it’s spring, the first thing I want to do is...


“Hanami!”


Japanese people know all about this event.

In spring, we enjoy the beauty of sakura in full bloom, the vitality of nature, the impermanence of the seasons, alcohol, and feasts.


It’s the most appropriate event to enjoy all of these things toget...

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#570 The Spirits' Evaluation

Winter is gone, and spring has come.

No winter lasts, and seasons always come and go.


As my farm welcomes spring, it comes with a seasonal tradition.


“Wevivalll!!!”

“Dispatch!”

“Take-off!”

“Take out!”


Mysterious small creatures emerge from the earth.

They were, at best, about the height of a medium-sized dog, taking the form of cute and lively girls.

Several such children scatter about like ...

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#569 Eroding Coffee

I am Shax, president of Pandemonium.

I had an exhausting visit today.


Lord Saint possesses priceless knowledge that often leads to business opportunities.

I visit him frequently so that I don’t miss out as much as possible, but today, he offered me a business deal.


Usually, I have to beat my head against the ground to beg to do business with him.

But today, the proposal came from his side.

And a very intense one at that.


<...

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#568 Otherworldly Café Project, Start!

Mr. Shax is here again.

He’s a demon merchant who trades extensively in the Demon Kingdom, even leading a large organization called the Pandemonium Trading Company.


He visits us often after receiving permission from the government.

While I don’t have any specific goal, I sometimes feel like showing off to him.


“Mr. Shax, would you like to have a drink?”

“Oh, is it alcohol? Has the god Bacchus created a new brew?”


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#567 A Good Old Elf's Frustration

I am Elzariel, an elf.


I used to be a chivalrous thief who led a group called The Thunderstorm Stonecutters.

However, that group disbanded after many twists and turns.


After spending time in prison, I’m back in my homeforest, where I plant many trees.

By doing so, I can restore its former vastness.

The reason I left in the first place was that I lost my home after the humans cut down our trees.


It has been almost two years...

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#566 The Woman Who Puts Milk in Everything

The farm is now hosting a decisive battle of coffee vs. tea to see which tastes better.


Pops Edward is representing coffee.

Siding with him is Letasreit and Horkosfon.


His opponent is Aileron the elf representing tea. 

The two of them are almost like a fated pair, really. Their argument today seems to be done out of a personal grudge.


That aside, I will be doing the live narration, while any comments will be provided by my wi...

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#565 Leaves vs. Beans

To celebrate the completion of the coffee, we decided to have various people drink it.

Our first target was Pops Edward.


Why him, you ask?

Because he built the coffee grinder for us, and besides, as someone with an artisan’s spirit, I think he’ll like the coffee very much.


And I was right.


“Mm, it’s good.”


Pops takes a sip of his black coffee and says in a relaxed voice, “This intense bitterness clears...

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#564 The Other Preference

It’s me.


Tea is delicious.

When I savor green tea on the porch, I feel calm from the bottom of my heart.


“I can’t believe I’m not allowed to drink that when it looks so tempting! This is domestic violence, Dear!”


Platy stares at me reproachfully, but I’m sorry.

Caffeine is not good for pregnant women! You can drink as much as you want after the baby is born, so just drink your caffeine-free barley tea for now.

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#563 The Elves’ Tea Ceremony-ism

My name is Elfelf Elfriede El-Dupont Eltoerus Elcator Elza Elze...you know the rest.

I am the Elf Monarch, the greatest elf who presides over the largest elven settlement and home to the one-and-only Yggdrasil.


...I know there’s another Yggdrasil tree that was recently grown, but that does not change the fact that I am the greatest of all elves!

Show some respect to the highest of the higher race of elves!


“Ugh, you’re as annoying as ever......

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#562 Elf Awakening

The day after the tea party, I was summoned by someone. It was Aileron, one of the elves working on our farm.

She told me to go to her workshop as soon as possible.


“You’ve still got plenty of room for improvement, saint.”


As soon as I got there, she immediately called me out. 

What does she mean?


“The tea party yesterday.”

“Ahh, the cake.”

“Not that! I know the green cake’s bitter taste was what...

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#561 Tea Party at the Farm

All right!

I’ll do my best to show Veil the wonders of matcha!


First, by making a cake!

Mix flour, eggs, milk, butter, and an unhealthy amount of sugar with the usual tools to make the batter!

Then add matcha powder into the mix!


“Whaaaaaat?! What are you doing, Master? Did you just add aojiru to the cake batter?!”


Like I said, it’s matcha, not aojiru!!!

I know it’s hard to tell the difference in powder form,...

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