I Made a Game Featuring Constellations - Chapter 54



Demon King Lucia

[So, they dared to insult our Lina?]

“Yes, yes… I understand…”

I moved my steps, half-heartedly listening to the story of the demon god, who was passionately explaining what had happened yesterday, floating beside me in the form of a spirit.

[Aren’t you the director or something? You should solve it! Then listen properly!]

“I’m listening.”

After the incident with the Goddess of Wisdom, the communication of the gods, which had been heard in the form of the language of the constellations on earth, began to be heard clearly.

The Goddess of Wisdom explained that this was because my true self was awakening, but honestly, I didn’t understand.

At best, it was probably just another way to paint me as special, as they had been saying all along.

Lately, I’ve been so entangled with the gods that I can understand their stories directly.

In fact, since resolving the incident with the two constellations, I haven’t had any problems communicating with the gods in the divine realm, so I didn’t feel like I had grown much.

[They slander our Rina as a murderer while they themselves are just lab call girls!]

Murderer is a fact, though.

I swallowed the words I was about to say without thinking.

I was afraid of the repercussions, remembering how she had pouted like a child just because I hid the fact that the Demon King Perlerina had been resurrected with her memories intact.

And what’s this about lab call girls? How did things get so extreme?

Lately, she’s been spending a lot of time on the community and has picked up some strange habits.

She said she had to protect Rina’s honor and was actively participating in the community’s character battles…

Is this really the god of demons?

“If the constellation of wisdom hears you say that, you’ll be in big trouble.”

[Hmph. Anyway, the Bersia in the game and the real one aren’t the same. It’s just a character based on her, so it’s fine.]

This demon god doesn’t know how much effort the Goddess of Wisdom puts into her character.

The past of the Goddess of Wisdom is not known at all, and there is no explanation in the game, so no one except our party knows that Bersia is the Goddess of Wisdom.

Moreover, in the game’s story, Bersia reached the transcendental realm and immediately killed the head of the research institute and died, so it’s even less likely to be considered a god.

“By that logic, [Demon King Perlerina] is also a bit different from reality. It’s not even the real Rina, so aren’t you getting too worked up over just a character?”

[That’s different, that’s different!]

The god we serve is in such a state.

Are you alright, demons?

I ignored the meaningless chatter of the demon god and arrived at the meeting place.

A small tavern located in a remote part of the academy city, Leira.

I had arranged with the owner in advance to clear out other customers so we could meet alone.

Security is important, especially for our constellation.

Creak

As I opened the old door and entered, I saw someone sitting in a chair, their entire body wrapped in a robe, hiding their identity.

Although I couldn’t see their face or hair at all, I could tell through the sensual figure revealed beyond the robe that she was the person I had arranged to meet.

The tavern owner, who made eye contact with me, nodded and went outside.

In the desolate tavern, only she and I were left.

[What the… Is that her?]

Along with one noisy demon god.

She is quite cautious.

To think she would wrap herself in a robe to this extent.

Not that I have any right to speak, as I have also hidden my appearance with the power of dreams.

Well, it’s not easy to meet someone you met online in real life.

What do they call it, off-paco? Real-life PK? I can’t quite remember.

I pulled out a chair and sat directly in front of the robed woman, lost in these useless thoughts.

She, who had been bowing her head deeply, lifted her head and looked at me.

[Huh? What? Why is she here?]

-…? Do you know her?

[Know her? We were talking just yesterday.]

-…With the Demon God?

Not even a constellation, but she talked directly with the Demon God?

…Wait a minute.

If someone could do that, there’s only one person on the continent.

Only the supreme of the demon race can be the apostle of the Demon God.

Then this woman…no way.

[She’s the Demon King. The Demon King of this era, Lucia.]

I might have just discovered the Demon King’s secretly hidden hobby.

* * *

A presence and atmosphere that seemed to crush the whole body.

Demon King Lucia stirred the demonic energy within her to not be overwhelmed by the opponent’s spirit.

She thought a terrifying opponent would come.

A mysterious group that, despite their unknown identity, utilized divine powers to implement virtual reality games.

Of course, she expected a considerable strong opponent to appear, but…

‘This is too absurd!’

The Demon King, with a spirit that even made herself tremble.

At least a transcendent being.

Even the first apostles of the higher deities I have met so far could not exude such a powerful spirit.

Has a god descended?

But for a god to act in an incarnation on earth, they would have to endure an unimaginable amount of divinity.

Moreover, the amount of divinity required to influence the continent increases exponentially.

Then why did they ask to meet me?

Why reveal their identity!

The demon king’s mind raced at the terrifying aura.

Thump

The opponent placed both elbows on the table.

“Hik!”

The demon king was startled but tried hard not to show it.

The opponent clasped their hands together and rested their chin on them.

In fact, it was hard to discern properly due to the black power shrouding them, but it seemed that way.

“Nice to meet you, Lucia.”

!!!!

You know my name?

If it were discovered that the demon king was secretly doing something like cosplay, not only she but the entire race would suffer.

After all, the demon king is the guardian and spokesperson of the demons.

That’s why she came wearing the highest-grade artifact that could hide her identity…!

As expected, they are a transcendent being.

There’s no way a mortal could see through me.

Then why did he reveal that he knows my true identity?

Could it be that he’s trying to blackmail me!?

Lucia’s heart burned with anxiety.

No.

No matter what he does, I will never submit.

He may defile my body, but he will never break my love for our race!

While Lucia continued her absurd delusions, Lian tilted his head, thinking, ‘What’s going on? Why isn’t she responding? Was my greeting strange?’

“I am the director and representative of Dream Story.”

“…Director?”

“I have reasons why I can’t reveal my true identity.”

-You did everything to hide your identity, didn’t you?

-But what can you do? I know everything about you. Of course, I won’t reveal my identity.

Lucia felt as if he was mocking her in this way.

“Don’t worry. I will definitely keep your identity hidden. I know well the repercussions of being caught in this cosplay act.”

-I know that despite your position as the Demon King, you wore a vulgar disguise.

-What would happen if it were known that you wore an academy uniform to look young at your age?

-If you don’t want it to be known, you’d better behave.

Damn…!

That b*stard is blackmailing me right now.

Lucia felt a strong sense of helplessness.

“What I want to ask of you, Lucia, is simple. Our company is planning to do an official broadcast to commemorate this update.”

“Official broadcast…?”

“Yes. To repay our players, that is, our prospective managers, and to raise anticipation for the new update, we will be doing a broadcast.”

“Like a game trailer?”

“Well… similar, but a bit different. Of course, the trailer will be included in the broadcast. Anyway, we would like you to take on the role of the host for our broadcast. Oh, in cosplay, of course.”

“Host…?”

A host for the broadcast?

I don’t know what cosplay is, but judging from what this person said, it seems like they want me to dress up in an academy uniform and host the broadcast.

Is this a declaration of victory, saying that the president of Demon King Soft has surrendered…!

This vile…!

“If you’re worried about your face being shown, don’t be. We can change your face to whatever you want with our power. After all, your hair will be in cosplay.”

As long as my identity is hidden, there’s no problem.

But then, why is this person proposing that I be the host of the official broadcast?

As the president of a rival company, I could ruin the broadcast.

Are they confident that I wouldn’t do such a thing, considering the safety of my species?

Lucia carefully considered the conditions.

As long as my identity is not revealed, it’s fine.

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Rather, isn’t this an opportunity to infiltrate their company and gather information?

…This person is underestimating me, thinking I’m just a toy they can play with.

But our demon tribe has always overcome such hardships and adversities.

Eternal be the demon tribe.

“Fine. I accept that proposal. However, I have a condition.”

For the sake of our tribe’s well-being, I can endure this much humiliation.

* * *

“Lord Demon.”

[What.]

“Lord Demon, does becoming the Demon King make one stupid?”

[…Do you really want to die?]

Who would have thought the Demon King had a secret hobby of cosplaying.

By the way, I heard the Demon King was running a game company… Is he a fan of our game?

Or does he secretly enjoy exposing himself and seeking attention?