Published: September 10, 2025
※2015/8/19 Typo correction made.
※This time, the perspective is not Satou’s.
I am Chuuta.
I have a splendid name given by the great Master.
“Chuchu,” my followers gathered.
The black-haired Celestial Lady bestowed cheese soufflé upon my followers.
The Celestial Lady is a vassal of the great Master and an expert cook.
I also took a bite.
It was truly delicious.
The rich flavor melted my clear thoughts into instinct.
—Cheese is dangerous.
By the time I regained my senses, the large plate of cheese soufflé had vanished, and my followers were sleeping soundly, clutching their satisfied bellies.
It was meant as a delicacy to boost morale...
Well, it’s natural to feel sleepy after eating something delicious.
I too shall doze off for a while.
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Ten days have passed since the great Master granted me intelligence.
My three wives, who evolved into the same species as me, gave birth to many children.
It would be good to continue increasing the Sage Rat clan, but the number of our servant clans must also grow.
In battle, numbers are everything.
My mission is to build an empire beneath this Royal Capital and present it to my Master!
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Once again, my servants were hunted by the green demon.
After winning fierce battles against the sewer rats in the underground tunnels and establishing our underground empire, that fiend blocked our advance to the surface.
Even I, endowed with intelligence, was helpless before the demon descending from the sky.
—No, I was helpless before.
From now on, things will be different.
Though the fluttering wings made me shrink with fear, that was dispelled by the brave “Chuu” calls I heard afterward.
Turning around, I saw my sons.
I admired the brave figures of my sons riding on crows.
They, the Raven Riders, are the elite of our underground empire.
With the aerial mobility we’ve gained, no one will resist us.
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—What a disgrace!
I never imagined that over ten strong Raven Riders would be easily defeated!
At this rate, even my charisma as emperor will waver.
I cannot afford to fail here.
I must dedicate the entire Royal Capital to the great Master.
Chuchu!
I gave a speech before my followers and servant races.
Grr, perhaps it was too difficult, for not only the servants but even the followers fell asleep.
Though the fate of the underground empire rests on this battle, they seem unable to grasp that.
I placed the followers holding shields and spears atop a giant crow, then from the throne set on the crow’s back, I instructed the helmsman to take off.
As we departed from the chimney, the green demon appeared immediately.
Startled by the demon’s sonic wave attacks, we bravely stayed on the battlefield without fleeing.
The Demonic Spear Saibashi was ineffective against the demon, and the Demonic Shield Pot Lid could not defend against the demon’s beak.
Before I knew it, all followers except me were defeated by the demon, and my life was now only a matter of time.
What a thing.
I, created by the great Master, am to lose my life in such a place!
—Piruru?!
The demon holding me in its claw looked up and screamed.
—KYEWWROUUUUN.
Descending from the sky was a huge monster even surpassing the green demon.
The creature landed before the demon and sat down, forming a scene reversed from earlier where I and the demon confronted each other.
How amusing.
Though my life will end here alongside the demon, the empire will be inherited by my descendants.
Now, mighty creature.
Devour the demon.
Wrapping my terrified heart in proud words, I closed my eyes and awaited my final moment.
“Huh? Why is a young dragon here? And Jade too?”
That voice was the great Master!
—KYEWWROUUUUN.
—Pipiru! Piru! Piru!
For some reason, both the huge creature and the demon raised joyful cries upon seeing the Master, just as I had.
Our gazes intersected...
It seems these beings were also servants of the great Master.
As expected of my great Master.
With all my being, I dedicate the Royal Capital to you.
Joining forces with the green demon who rules the skies and the huge monster resembling a legendary dragon, I shall dominate everything.