Peace has longed for centuries in the demon realm. It's a dream we thought impossible to attain. The aroma of fresh leaves replaces the rotten smell of blood. All red became green. But after the Great Depression, everything suddenly changed. The longed dream became reality. And its cost is the truth behind the word 'real'. The dream has been achieved, but no one knows why. Speaking of peace, Humaea park was filled with students like us as they enjoy their break time. There's no spot that can beat this place when it comes to the fresh breeze. Some of them eat their lunch, talk to friends, play in the grass, and more. But what caught the public attention was a man who got caught cheating by his girlfriend. The man got the slap he deserved. It's the right price for two-timing. I only wish Miss Chiho wasn't around. We're far away from the commotion. We don't want our food to be infected with gossip. At our table, just after Majiro finishes eating, he rests his head on his palm. By

Today is Monday, and now is my most hated day of the week. This is the first time that I lack freedom in my life. The subsequent Mondays will be the same. I'm not too lazy to go to school today. I can’t face people after what happened last Friday. I literally became the one thing I must avoid, a popular person. I became popular but not in a good way. My eyes are filled with a void as I eat my breakfast with my bowed head. Risano grimaces at me with narrowed eyes. “Are you really Ritake?” “I would be happy if that wasn’t a question.” That’s right. I want to become another person. “I would be happier if an idiot like you weren’t my brother.” Just hearing the harsh truth from her makes my heart sting. After I left the house and walked my way to school, I saw Rimi in the same spot where I first saw her. Even if her hair was cut off, her posture is still the same. I tried to chase her so we could go to university at the same time. “Rimi!” She turns around without trying to escape.

Majiro, Rimi, and I were seated in front of the coffee table facing each other in my freshly cleaned room. It was awkward because we could only stare at each other. The reason? Behind a mask, a creature lurks at the door watching our activities. We had been silent for five minutes as we could only communicate with gestures as to who would initiate the conversation. I nearly died earlier when Risano bought my explanation of the study session. I can't hit a person in front of my sister yet, that is why I'm still tempted at a time she would avert her eyes. A moment later, Majiro initiates a conversation, but the recipient isn't at the coffee table. "Oh, little sister, did you know that your brother, Ritake, has been famous for being intergalactic…" My hand, as heavy as a meteor, falls directly on Majiro's head. He screams in pain as his scalp grows a huge lump. "Oh, I'm sorry. There's dust in your head. I hate dust." "Why did you stop me? Isn't it cool to be called INTERGALACTIC…"

There are six branch cities surrounding the central city of Xenos. These six are the sites of demon universities. Yruiburg is one of the branch cities, and it's not just an idea. Being a branch city is vital to commerce and politics. The economy of the whole continent runs here. What exactly makes a branch city special? The lights! People will choose to walk in the streets instead of taking a carriage. The glow of the store lights contrasts with the night sky. Every building I pass, there's undoubtedly a store in it. Combined with people on the streets, it's the most ideal spot not to miss. It makes me miss Earth when I see the lively view. Xenos, on the other hand, is a very fascinating city. That city is said to have an extremely elegant appeal and architecture. That's where the demon lord of every continent currently resides. I haven't been to that place yet, and I'm not interested in doing so. But even though the cities radiate beauty on the outside, there is no way to escap

Here's one great idea I have. The moment I knew Nazuno aimed to be a demon lord candidate, I realized the things she needed to become one. With a cooperative partnership, I can become someone who can help her become the Demon Lord Candidate. A cooperative partnership is a contract between two parties that permits them to train together legally. Using this method, I can get close to Nazuno without any doubts… or so I thought. Today, I asked Rimi for advice, but I did not expect her to be proactive in counterarguments. I aimed to form a contract with Nazuno so that I could gain her trust. However, Rimi said that it works the other way around. To form a cooperative partnership, I need her trust. A stalker would be upfront creepy if he asked her crush, a stranger, for a wedding proposal. This makes me lose focus on my goal when I think about it. Instead, I'm thinking about how I will face Sensei. But an angel fell upon us on the last day of class when she assigned us to our groups. As