Why is the Demon King like this?

As night fell, although he wanted to check the apartment, he was too tired to do so for the time being. He packed up his lunchbox and made himself a glass of lightly salted water.

Thanks to the TV special program, the Demon King of Another World was taught that he should pay attention to replenishing salt and electrolytes after suffering from heatstroke.

"According to the original owner's memories, I have to go to work tomorrow... Hmm, I'll ask the store manager for leave first."

Before fully understanding his situation and eliminating the threat, Keisuke Ao doesn't plan to have much contact with the outside world. If he can avoid communicating with anyone, that would be even better!

Aokiji filled the bathtub with cool water, took off his smelly clothes, and sat in.

"Um……"

"Although the human body has many limitations, making movement feel like dragging several mountains, once we get used to it, the way we perceive the world is quite interesting!"

Keisuke Ao finally understood why humans are so keen on pleasure and easily influenced by various desires.

Because the experience is completely different for humans and demons!

The clear water washed over his body, removing the residual heat and making his mind clearer.

"First of all, in this world, the power of the individual is no longer significant, and I have no interest in conquering an unfamiliar world."

In a world without heroes and goddesses, the Demon King himself doesn't have much significance. After all, considering the history of humanity in this world, they can play the role of a devil quite well.

Moreover, his previous life ended in failure, and Keisuke Ao doesn't intend to repeat the same mistake. For him now, the primary task is to live this life well!

Aokiji closed his eyes, half of his face submerged in the water, thinking about his next move.

"Secondly, although the magic in this world is so thin that it is almost imperceptible, it is not nonexistent... This means that there is still a foundation for spellcasting. Once I have recovered, I will test the spells that can be used and their limitations."

In this technological world, the power of the mystical side will inevitably become a strong ally, and may even provide a way back.

"Then, gradually integrate into this world step by step, without revealing your special abilities!"

Qing Guijie thought about many things, but in the end, he came back to the first question—how to live this part of his life well.

Despite inheriting the original owner's memories, given his useless nature, the Demon King completely ignored his desire to indulge in anime and white-haired succubi.

Succubus?

Succubus? ???

That's his subordinate! Subordinates can't kiss their superiors on the lips, and superiors certainly can't either!

A few bubbles rose from the bottom of the water, and Aokiji felt a little irritated.

A life without goals is terrifying for him. Many demon kings in the past were lazy and complacent, so in his education, this was considered a terrible state of mind, as it often led to the invasion of the demon realm's territory.

but……

In this world, the law of the jungle has been transformed into another form by highly developed societies, so Keisuke Ao is well aware that his original standards of evaluation are not applicable to his new life.

Besides, as a demon king who was killed by a hero, it's best not to think about things that could easily cause brain hemorrhage.

He took a few breaths, then submerged his entire head underwater, lying on the surface with his eyes open, gently stirring the water with his hand.

The warm, flickering light in the bathroom creates an addictive atmosphere.

After a long while, Keisuke Ao suddenly remembered the feeling when he ate. The food slid down his tongue and into his stomach, and his body gradually became full of energy. This feeling of fullness left a deep impression on him.

It seemed to contain something he didn't yet understand, but which was very touching.

"Since we can't be sure yet, let's look forward to what we'll eat when we wake up tomorrow morning."

……

After a pleasant bath, it was getting late. Qing Guijie opened the French windows of the balcony, and colorful neon lights illuminated the entire city. There was a large commercial district near the neighborhood, which was bustling all night long.

A refreshing summer breeze blew by, and the hum of the air conditioner's outdoor unit could be heard in my ears.

The property left to Keisuke by his missing parents is located in Shinjuku. Just the fact that it has "four bedrooms and one living room" tells you that it must be very valuable. Moreover, each room is quite large, which is completely different from the cramped architectural style of neon lights. It mainly emphasizes the word "big"!

The sofa in the living room can easily seat six or seven people.

Leaning against the railing, he drank another glass of salt water and strolled back to his room.

The air conditioner in the original owner's room wasn't broken; he had turned it on to cool down before taking a bath, and now, as soon as he stepped in, he felt every pore on his body open up.

Air conditioning is indeed a great invention.

The Demon King uttered a sigh like that of an ancient person, realizing that this thing's cooling effect was not even as good as the lowest level of magic.

Although Keisuke Ao possesses complete memories and related knowledge, the feelings that his memories provide are actually quite vague before he experiences them firsthand. Moreover, a considerable number of memories do not actively "jump into" his mind and are practically non-existent when he is not thinking about them.

So he found it very novel!

Of course, this excitement quickly disappeared as the lights in the room came on.

The original owner's room... was dazzling with jewels and colors.

Aoki Keisuke held his breath.

The four walls were covered with posters of anime characters, and a glass cabinet near the door was filled with dolls, or rather figurines, in alluring poses and revealing clothing.

Inside the cabinet were two wooden bookshelves, with comic books and light novels neatly arranged.

A single bed placed next to a bookshelf allows one to be immersed in knowledge even in sleep—anyone who puts their bed next to a bookshelf has some problems, more or less.

Keisuke Ao tried his best to ignore the anime/manga atmosphere in the room, which immediately narrowed his field of vision considerably.

His eyelids twitched slightly as he noticed the desktop computer on the desk. The keyboard and mouse, made by the lighting company, gleamed with dazzling light. To the right of the desk was a semi-transparent case, inside which the motherboard and graphics card exuded a harmonious industrial aesthetic. The fan spun, emitting the scent of money.

Next to the graphics card, there was a cute anime girl striking a pose.

This is what a rich otaku looks like.

Aokiji became interested, and memories of computers kept flooding back into his mind. Even he was amazed by the works of those major game companies.

He stepped forward and gently touched the mouse, and the main screen on the desktop immediately lit up.

The screensaver is a short-haired white girl wearing a school swimsuit. She has smiling eyes, a cute expression, slender limbs, fair skin, and is holding a small green water gun, playfully splashing water outside the screen.

What's even more commendable is that this is a dynamic screensaver.

Keisuke Ao and the little girl stared at each other in silence for a few seconds before Ao tremblingly released the mouse.

"……Grass!"

The light in Qing Guijie's eyes faded, and he lay back on the bed like a worm that had lost its dreams. Instinctively, he reached for his phone, sighed, and silently finalized his work for tomorrow.

First, clear away all the things that are in his way!

I opened my phone, checked my messages, and saw: 0 private messages!

very good!

At this time of day, Kobayashi Rena would usually be chirping away, messaging him like a sparrow. However, the girl was determined to be herself that night, so she simply liked Ao Keisuke's post.

When Qing Guijie opened the feed, the first thing he saw was hers, followed by a few other people who had liked it. He matched each of them with the names in his memory—they were all just random passersby.

"Um?"

Why did someone leave me a message?

"Class representative...Arisugawa Asuka?"

"Huh? Is Qinggui-kun getting ready to come back to class?"

"Don't fall too far behind in your studies!"

"..."

For some reason, Aokiji suddenly felt a sense of unease.