-One week later-

For the group opposition test, I headed to the Demon Wood Forest behind Deruzogedo Demon King Academy.

Its a deep forest covering valleys and mountains with an eerie feeling flowing out of it. Its a perfect spot to train magic.

Now then. Divide into 2 teams and we will begin the test immediately. Sashas team will go first.

At Emilias words, Sasha steps forward.

Please be a role model for everyone.

I understand.

Sasha suddenly smiles.

My opponent will be..

I see Sashas still glaring at me.

Im not going to escape so theres no need to look at me that way.

Ill do it.

I step forward with Misha.

Then the first two groups will be Sasha and Arnos. Your results will affect your grades so dont hold back. Do your best.

Emilia then leaves the forest along with the other students.

Are they observing us using familiars or the monitoring mirrors?

Both sides are using Demon King Army <Guys> so in effect, we are simulating a war.

Even though its just a simulation I cant seem to get away from war.

Are you ready?

Sasha glares at me with her <demon eyes of ruin>

I take it head-on in a dignified manner.

To whom do you think youre talking to?

An insolent guy as ever. Do you remember your promise properly?

Aah.

I cant trust any verbal promise from you.

I was thinking the same thing.

I try to set up Contract <Sekt> but Sasha cancels it without agreeing.

I thought you said I was the untrustworthy one?

I dont know what kind of contract you drew with your <Sekt> so I didnt sign it.

Fumu. She isnt making light of me as an inept person. Seems like shes gazed at my core properly.

Let that girl do it.

Sasha turns her gaze to Misha whos behind me.

Even though she was being looked at by the <demon eyes of ruin> Misha wasnt bothered and stared back at her older sister.

Okay with me?

Aah, it doesnt matter who does it.

Misha holds up her palm and invokes the magic formation for <Sekt>.

The conditions were written in magic and Sasha signed it.

Unless both parties agree the magic contract can never be completed.

Which position do you prefer?

You choose. Its all the same to me.

I see. Well then, Ill take the east side.

By default that makes mine the west then.

Nee, youd better remember. That arrogant attitude of yours. Youll regret it later.

Saying her piece Sasha abruptly turns around and leads her members off to the east side of the demon tree forest.

Shall we go too?

..Nn

Walking properly we arrive at the west side and wait for a while.

Shouldnt be long now.

An owl flying in the sky uses Thought Transmission <Liikus>

The test between Sasha group and Arnos group will now begin. Dont bring shame to the founders name. Beat your enemy with your full power!!

Dont bring shame to the founders name?

I never willingly attacked any of my enemies you know.

The age of myths was not peaceful like now so I only did what I did because it gave the best results.

I was originally a pacifist. The people of this age have misunderstood me a lot for some reason.

If I was such a warlike belligerent person from the beginning I would not have remained silent when branded as an inept person.

Whatever, I guess Id better start.

Strategy..? Misha asked indifferently.

We are only 2 people.

Sashas team has 30 people which is about half the class.

Whats your opinion Misha?

She becomes lost in thought while wearing her usual deadpan expression.

..My class is Castle Lord (Guardian). Im good at Construction Creation <Ibis>

Id already cast Demon King Army <Guys>

I can freely assign classes to my subordinates. I made Misha Castle Lord (Guardian) because her magic control is very good so Construction Creation <Ibis> will suit her well.

Castle Lord (Guardian) focuses on building castles and dungeons, imbuing walls with magic and making barriers. Its a class that requires precise magic formulas.

If the user of Demon King Army <Guys> is skilled they can raise the power even further.

You build a Demon King castle using Construction Creation <Ibis>. Being in the castle will also raise the ability of the Demon King and protect them. It goes without saying but its extremely advantageous in sieges.

The proper tactic will show the maximum power of me and Misha.

I think thats what Sasha will expect us to do.

..Thenwhat should we do..?

If Im honest, thinking about tactics in this place is pointless because I cant lose, however, I want to see Sashas panicking face.

Im going to do something that the other side would never expect.

Misha looks at me with no expression like usual.

.What..?

The Demon King (King) class shares its power with its subordinates while becoming weak itself. The standard strategy is to build a demon king castle and stay inside for protection.

As long as they stay in the Demon King Castle the (King) can have its power raised. How well the (King) can perform and is protected is down to how skilful the (Guardian) is though.

Lets do this then. Well make a Demon King castle as a decoy and Ill march on over to their castle by myself.

.

Mishas face doesnt change but her silence had a surprised element to it.

What do you think?

..Reckless.

*Hahahaha* I let out a refreshing laugh.

Thats what the other side will think as well. We can completely outthink them like this.