What comes to your mind when you hear the words Ruler of a Dungeon?

A treacherous evil mage, researching hard on nothing but traps?

These expectations, well, theyre half right, and half wrong.

The reason why I can give that answer was because I, the one talking to you right now, is actually a Ruler of a Dungeon.

Of course, Im not some ally of justice, but even though the Church and Lords treat me like some Demon King, unfortunately, only half the blood that runs in me is demon blood, I was raised in this world so I dont know of the rules of Hell.

As for evil deeds well, one part of it I cant deny, but if you say that I did it gleefully, then Id have to object.

If I had the choice, I wouldnt use anything like half-rotten zombies.

Golems are also inexpensive, and I do use some of them, but they cant be made quickly.

As it is, it needs some initial investment.

I do have a strict but skillful trainer. I am now in the middle of learning The Ins and Outs of Demon Life.

But of course, it doesnt work that way. It takes time and money and mana, not something that you could bring out endlessly.

Its a lot of trouble, really.

Master! The mining village sector has been breached!

You probably met the two that flew into my room just now yesterday. Theyre my maids.

Youre curious about them being former adventurers?

.. Even though theyre demons you say?

These two were originally adventurers who came to break into my lair about half a year ago.

Oh, how did they become demons?, is it? Well, thats simple, its because I made them demons.

The Church teaches that Demons are Corrupted Human Beings, right?

I learned that from this villages church when I was small you know?

Not only me, but it looks there are also quite capable, strong demons out there.

I cant do it unless I make them mentally submit and pour my seed into them.

Master was so hot back then

Shut up, Im talking to this person right now. Hey dont start dropping your pants!

If you ask me why., ah, can you bring me the water basin?

Thanks. Now can you see them too?

I originally lived among humans but thanks to my blood, I have the ability to use a little magic naturally.

Since my parents died, Ive made my living imbuing tools and weapons with magic power and sell them to soldiers and mountaineers and merchants.

I wasnt born here, but I was raised in this mining village.

..wait, Im digressing again.

Its a tool that reflects the scene as seen from an eye placed some distance away, though not very far, onto the water basin.

Other than times like this, it was only useful to see the visitors faces from my own room.

Oh? Your expression changed yeah, I saw you when you were exploring the mansion as well.

They all knew very well that I am capable of doing this and theres no way they wouldnt tell you that.

That is, if you were someone they trusted. . Honestly, I think its a well-made fake.

Travelling merchant who also deals in shady trade, is definitely not a lie, but your real profession is something else, right?

Unlike ordinary medicine or poison, motion dulling drugs take some time to start working.

Being something unknown like that, theyre useful against kids who might have poison resistance like you.

Its also a strong diuretic, so you might leak yourself but well, since youre a guest youll be forgiven for that.

ah, there they are.

Boo hoo hoo, even though the stone golems took so much to make.

Uh huh, I think you understand this too, the soldiers that came just now were not very well organized.

They came after being provoked by the lords and nobles and without enough military power, huh. Really, its like theyre just sacrificial pawns.

They were going at this pace to take care to avoid casualties, but if that girl is willing to sacrifice her soldiers she would be quite a scary opponent.

Ah, you noticed?

That commander girl is someone I know.

But she probably doesnt know Im here and became the boss of a bunch of monsters.

You guys are probably employed by antagonistic powerful nobles, and sent here to kill off that girl, right?

Looks like Ive become a tool for political assassinations. Being famous has its troubles.

Well, I dont want to be killed either so Im driving them away.

You guys would be troubled if that girl stays alive.

We have our objectives slightly different there, so sad, right, little miss from the Assassins Guild?

Because before you go back to the guild to get yelled at, youre going to be killed here or maybe fall.

Oh, why are you so afraid?

The reason these two came here is not only to give me reports.

They came to help me prepare for your degeneration.

Guest-sama, lets become masters property together!

You made a blunder too, huh. Even a genius like me got caught, so give up.

Well, its probably going to take some time until you become obedient, so Ill probably tell you some stories until then.

Maybe stories of when that girl lived in this village, or how these two senpais of yours fell.

Theres no need to cry, only your lifestyle is going to change a little.

Life is full of its ups and downs, no one knows what the future holds.

I welcome you to the Man-Eating Dungeon!