[Kanata's Perspective]

"This time, I, the Demon King, have set up a new office!"

When I spread my arms wide, the camera captures it from a distance.

The entire office will probably be displayed on the streaming screen.

"This is the office!"

A stylish three-story tenant building with a black and red theme.

The entrance is made of iron bars sourced from the dungeon.

On the side, there was a mysterious emblem-like design, and the top had a spire.

This is a facility that I was allowed to renovate, owned by someone.

The image is of a Demon King's castle. (Just to a degree that won't get me scolded)

And then─.

"The name of the office is 'Demon King's Army'!"

[New office, here we gooo!!]

[Whoa!!!]

[Congratulations!!]

[I thought you were busy!]

[After all, you're not the kind of person who fits in anywhere.]

[I heard the rumors, but!]

[Doesn't it look like a Demon King's castle? LOL]

[Seriously walking the path of the Demon King]

[Long live the Demon King's Army!]

[The building and the office name are too ominous, lol.]

"Yeah, the name is a bit ominous. I thought about it a lot too, but..."

We're setting up a new office, and I was really enthusiastic about the proposal.

"New Era" or "Black Flame Ragnarok," for example.

But it was rejected.

Even the familiars who usually agree with me.

Well, I wonder if they really like the "Demon King" that much.

There's no way my naming sense is lame.

Thinking that, I entered the office while explaining.

"Since it's a modern office, it also serves as an exploration guild. We can also receive benefits from the association."

This was when I was earnestly requested by someone from the association while applying for the establishment of the office.

"Please, also consider joining the guild. I beg you, lend us your hand."

I was planning to do that from the beginning, but it was a bit over the top to even go as far as kneeling down on the ground.

Thus, I finally said goodbye to the cramped house.

I really appreciate everything they've done for me.

Thank you, landlord.

And then, I open the door to the office.

"The inside is also really clean… huh!?"

However, I couldn't help but raise my voice.

The wall right as I entered was in a terrible state.

Decorations like "Master's Love" and "Looking for a Fight."

Also, there was a drawing of my face (?), not particularly well done, in crayon.

I shift my gaze to the three familiars nearby.

"Who did this?"

"""Shhh..."""

"Are you pretending not to know!? Just so you know, it's completely obvious!"

The culprit is 100% these guys.

[Wow, it's already being messed up, huh? LOL]

[It looks like a birthday party decoration, lol.]

[Child's doodle from preschool is hilarious.]

[Hey, familiar...]

[Just because it's their own office, lol]

[Did they get excited at the new office?]

[They're doing it all of a sudden, huh? LOL]

[This place is about to become a holy site.]

But right now, it's live.

I pulled myself together and moved a bit further.

"Ahem. Next is the office. I can't show you the back, but it looks like this... Phew, thank goodness this place hasn't been ransacked."

[You're relieved, aren't you? lol]

[That's great, lol]

[Isn't there a supervisor for the familiar?]

[Who would want to become that?]

[That's the most black job, right? lol]

"Anyway, starting today, I will be active in this 'Demon King's Army.' Everyone, please support me!"

[I'm cheering for you!!]

[5000 yen Establishment Anniversary!]

[1000 yen Congratulations, Demon King]

[3000 yen Looking forward to your future success!]

[4000 yen I hope for merchandise development!!]

[50000 I'll buy Kokone-chan's drawing ＾＾ ]

"Everyone! Thank you so much...!"

I express my gratitude for the super chats and move to the "streaming room."

This is a room where I can freely stream.

Made from dungeon materials, it is completely soundproof and spacious.

From now on, casual conversations and such will be held in this streaming room.

"Then, do you have any questions?"

[Is Kanata-kun the only streamer currently?]

"...! Huh, I thought you would ask."

In response to the spot-on question, I couldn't help but adopt a cool tone.

I shifted my gaze to the corner of the room.

It's a place that isn't within the frame of the stream.

"Actually, there are already a few members."

[Eh!? What!?]

[Seriously!?]

[Wait, could that rumor actually be true...]

I beckoned and performed the act I had thought of.

"Then, let's have her make her entrance. Please!"

"Hello, everyone! I'm Otowa Rira!"

[Wow, Rira-chan!?]

[Isn't this the real deal?!]

[RIra-chan is hereee!!]

[Because she was discharged the other day!]

[I was told it was impossible!]

[Seriously, is this really going to happen?!]

The first member is Rira-san.

RIra-san smiled and added a few concise words.

"There were various things with my previous agency, but with a fresh start, I'll do my best here too!"

[Whoa, no way!]

[I'm cheering for you!]

[It came from Rira News.]

[It came from SNS, but are you really here!?]

[Even though you have a familiar, you're still doing it lol]

[I'm so happy that the collaboration is possible with the announcement of the new agency!]

Seeing Rira-san's smile, I think she's a pro.

The reason is that there were conflicts with the president at the previous agency, "Meltine."

After I helped Rira-san, it seems the president has been persistently bringing up projects.

The content includes things like "trying to spar with a familiar" or "teasing a familiar."

Anyway, it's all just projects aimed at going viral, completely disregarding Rira-san.

It seems that the manager, Shimekiri-san, was the one protecting it from the president.

And then, I reached my limit and left.

After that, Shimekiri-san somehow caught wind of the rumors about the "Demon King's Army" and came to talk to me.

Now, Rira-san is working in the streaming department, and Shimekiri-san is acting as a central figure within the agency.

Of course, Rira-san is amazing, but Shimekiri-san is also an incredible person.

Thanks to that, the establishment talks progressed much faster.

...So, familiars, please stop giving them those scary looks.

Then, I shifted my gaze to another person.

"It's still going on. Please."

"It's me."

The second one is Twilight Jijiya.

"My grandchild insisted, so I thought, why not start dungeon streaming as well?"

[Twilight Jijiya!?]

[Wait, seriously!?]

[I thought it would definitely never stick anywhere!!]

[He's a top-class explorer in Japan.]

[Are you debuting as a streamer now?]

[Still weak against your grandchild, as always lol]

[Kind and loving towards grandchildren.]

[I can't imagine Jijiya doing a livestream.]

[Is this also a vessel for the Demon King?]

Special Class Explorer, Jijiya-san.

He's the person I faced in the advanced exam.

He was rejected once, but he joined by saying, "I was hit by my grandchild."

Also, the person who received the facility... is Jijiya-san.

By renovating Jijiya-san's warehouse, this office was completed.

By the way, for free.

I tried to buy it on loan, but Jijiya-san wouldn't budge, saying it was for his grandchild.

If it weren't for Jijiya-san, we wouldn't have been able to establish the office, so I can only express my gratitude.

And finally, one more person.

A tall, blond, handsome guy appeared.

"I belong to the Creator Department, and my name is Romen. I usually support Kokone-chan, but I also occasionally make equipment."

The equipment craftsman, Romen.

He's the person who's been working on my gear, the "Romen Series."

[Isn't he super rare to appear in the media!?]

[Making his favorite hobby his main job, lol.]

[Even though he's a Kokone fan, he's this refreshing?]

[You used to send big super chats before, too, didn't you? LOL]

[The equipment of the familiar has been extremely helpful.]

[↑ I wonder what it will be useful for...]

[Isn't the creator section usually for streamers?]

[He's the number one creator, but lol]

"Although I'm not a dedicated blacksmith, I want to actively create equipment for the Demon King and the Demon Army. Also, I wanted to breathe the same air as Kokone-chan. Haa, haa."

[Is this what Romen is like? lol]

[That's so creepy, lol.]

[This is a total image downer, lol.]

[Because he's handsome, he's even more interesting.]

[50,000 yen oh Romen-sama, please use this for Kokone-chan's new equipment.]

[↑ Already offering it up, lol]

These are the current members.

Except for Romen, everyone else will be in the "Streaming Department."

"That's all. Well then─"

"""And finally."""

"Huh?"

At that moment, the three familiars stepped forward.

"I have been appointed as your attendant. My name is Kokone."

"I have officially become Kanata-kun's older sister. I'm Luzeria!"

"I've become Kanata-sama's bloodsucker. Nice to meet you, I'm Elvi."

"Yes, everyone is lying. They're just familiars."

[Is this a joke? LOL]

[Then, that's funny, isn't it? Haha]

[Suddenly coming out in front, lol]

[These guys never change, huh? lol]

[Lightly Dismissed by the Demon King.]

It seems they wanted to take on some role just to follow the other members.

They're such adorable little guys.

After sending the three away, I turn back to the camera.

"The concept of the office is 'freely and enjoyably.'"

The reason I went out of my way to set up my own office is because I don't want to be tied down by anything.

Therefore, I don't have any intention of actively collaborating with streamers who are in the same agency.

I hope I can continue as I have been.

Then, the biggest reason for the establishment is─.

"Kokone's goal is world domination."

"I will make all the citizens subordinate to Kanata-kun."

"I'm looking for someone to fight to the death."

"I didn't say it was that free, did I?"

To keep the familiar in check.

It's terrifying and absolutely cannot be placed anywhere else.

It was more like a sense of mission.

Anyway, we managed to get it established.

I will add some words for the future and wrap up the stream.

"From now on, I will be working hard at my new agency, so please continue to support 'Demon King's Army'!"

"""Thank you in advance!"""

[Woohoo, I'm cheering for you!!]

[When I looked again, what a crazy lineup lol.]

[Have there ever been members like this before!?]

[All the top figures from various circles are gathered here!]

[Seriously All-Star.]

[This could really take the world by storm!?]

[He said the new office was impossible!]

[True kings gather people around him.]

Thus, the unveiling stream of the new agency "Demon King's Army" was a great success─.

★

That night.

"Ahh~ I ate, I ate."

Having dinner with the members of the "Demon King's Army" and returning to the office.

The third floor here is our home from today.

And then, while I was climbing the stairs, the phone rang.

The other party is Shimekiri-san.

"Hello, what happened─"

"Did you make it home? I'll send you the video, so please watch it right away!"

"Um, yes."

It's a rare, shaken voice for Shimekiri-san.

I immediately checked the clip of the stream that was sent to me.

"Help! The whole party has gone crazy!"

Inside the dungeon, a man is raising his voice.

It's a party of senior explorers from the badge on their chest.

However, something unusual was happening to his companions.

What on earth─

"""...Ahahaha."""

Everyone is regressing to a childlike state.

The form should have remained the same, but it was lying sideways, as if in a state of hypnosis.

And finally, the one who remained.

"If I get swallowed by that wave, it's all over for me! Uwaaaaaaaah... Mamaaa!"

The party was wiped out.

After that, a voice was heard towards the end of his stream.

"Kanata-chan~. Where did you go~?"

"..."

As I finish looking at the cutout and my expression turns serious, I hear Shimekiri-san's voice again.

"Kuon-kun, this is─"

"...Understood. I will handle it here."

I looked up and steeled my resolve.

"Before the world gets stained by 'Babu'."

Chapter 22: New Office Established!