The Doer Tribe possesses multiple pairs of ears, granting them astonishing hearing. They can even detect the sound of an IV drip falling from 6 kilometers away. However, on the other hand, their magical energy reserves are low, and their physique is small, making them uncompetitive in both magic and physical combat.
The Doer Tribe's chief looked at the three demons before him: Iruma, Clara, and Azu. Azu had originally planned to undergo the Rank [6] trial, but he paused his actions, wondering if Lord Iruma would need him during his trial. Sure enough, Lord Iruma summoned him.
"Our Doer Tribe's only weapon is our hearing. Everyone refines this ability to its utmost, applying it in various ways: battlefield scouting, jewelry appraisal, musical performance."
Iruma clapped his hands upon hearing this, remembering someone.
"Lord Mephisto!"
"He is the big star of our Doer Tribe," the chief continued.
"However, demons capable of independence like him are extremely rare. Without such talent, it's not easily achievable. Basically, most of our tribe members go to serve as subordinates for high-ranking demons. If our tribe leaves the group and doesn't work for a powerful individual, we cannot survive. Therefore, when I heard about this plan, I was surprised. Why do you want to gather our group in one place for centralized management? Lord Mephisto, please tell us your intentions." The chief looked at Lord Mephisto and asked, puzzled.
"Indeed~ I will continue the explanation. Since that's the case, why don't the others around also listen?" Lord Mephisto looked at the luggage around him, speaking suggestively.
Hearing this, the chief also nodded, then clapped his hands. "Everyone, come out."
As the chief spoke, many ears, many Doer Tribe members, emerged. Seeing this, Azu said in shock, "So many… I didn't sense them at all…"
The chief saw Azu's somewhat displeased expression and thought he was angry about not being greeted, so he quickly explained, "I am very sorry, honorable demon. Our Doer Tribe is very cautious, so we generally don't appear before strangers."
Azu realized the chief seemed to be speaking to him, so he waved his hand.
"No, I just feel a bit negligent for not having noticed. After all, as a bodyguard to Lord Iruma, who will become the Demon King in the future, it is truly a dereliction of duty not to have noticed such a thing."
Azu then bowed to Iruma, indicating that he would absolutely not make such a low-level mistake again. Iruma was used to this and could only wave his hand, indicating that he didn't want to be the Demon King. Azu, however, saw Iruma's waving motion.
"What a compassionate king! To tolerate me making such a low-level mistake! As expected of Lord Iruma!"
Lord Mephisto, beside him, looked at Iruma thoughtfully.
"For guests, a bit of ceremony is somewhat necessary," the chief said, pulling out four headbands from behind him and distributing them to the four individuals.
"Please wear this Doru headband. It will increase your affinity with us. By the way, it suits you very well, Lord Mephisto," the chief said, looking at Lord Mephisto.
"Thank you…" Iruma was about to thank him, but then the chief looked at the three.
"300 Biru each. Thank you for your patronage."
The three were stunned. In the end, Azu paid. After all… who pays for a trial? Iruma didn't know that there was actually a black card in the bag Opera had prepared for him; he just didn't remember it because he was playing a game with Lead when Opera told him.
At the same time, it seemed the headbands really did work, as several small Doer Tribe members climbed onto them.
However, this time, Lord Mephisto, Iruma, and Azu looked at Clara strangely.
Seeing this, Clara also smiled helplessly, "I can't take it~" A group of small Doer Tribe members ran onto Clara and hugged her; they all seemed to really like Clara.
Suddenly, a 'bong' sound scared all the children away.
The chief walked over to the group and showed them the megaphone in his hand.
"Because they are sensitive to sound, when you want to disperse them, just shout loudly to scare them." The chief was about to continue promoting whistles and megaphones when he saw Clara had already pulled out four sets from her pocket and handed them to the group.
"Uh…" The chief was a bit disappointed.
Lord Mephisto also shook his head with a chuckle upon seeing this, then said, "Getting back to the main point, is this all of the Doer Tribe that have gathered?"
The chief nodded.
"I notified all the Doer Tribe in this area. These are all who came."
Lord Mephisto nodded, then looked at Iruma.
"What do you think?"
"Huh?? What?" Iruma clearly hadn't reacted, then Azu stepped forward to offer his opinion.
"It's very few. Even if this is only a local area, the number is too small."
Lord Mephisto nodded, then continued, "The essence of this settlement plan is, first and foremost, the 'protection' of the Doer Tribe. If a race is scattered, illnesses and injuries cannot be treated promptly, and many breeding opportunities will be missed. The Doer Tribe is an excellent race, valued in various aspects, and has contributed to the development of the Demon World. Therefore, there was a proposal to create a safe zone where you can live with peace of mind."
"Of course, as it is within the jurisdiction of the Thirteen Crowns, Lord Mephisto, it has a deterrent effect on the surroundings, so naturally, no other strange fellows will cause trouble."
The chief immediately fell into thought after hearing this, then looked at Lord Mephisto.
"I see. Although it's a new attempt, to pursue survival, to live to be useful to high-ranking demons, that is our tribe's way of life. If the Thirteen Crowns, Lord Mephisto, does this, our Doer Tribe will undoubtedly comply."
Upon hearing this, Iruma stared blankly at the chief. This was the first time he had truly, concretely felt the survival environment of the Demon World: survival of the fittest. If one had no strength, the best outcome would probably be to become an appendage of other powerful demons, like this, right?
"However, there will likely be tribe members who prioritize work and leave here. If qualified demons from suitable places could reside here permanently, perhaps they could be persuaded to change their minds and stay. May I ask if the management of this place will be carried out by Lord Mephisto?" The chief asked cautiously, looking at Lord Mephisto.
"Ah, to be honest, I can't be here all the time. But! It's alright! This one will Lead you as King Iruma," Lord Mephisto said, sitting next to Iruma, putting an arm around him, and smiling.
Iruma was stunned. "Eh?"
"Rest assured, King Iruma is the grandson of Three Greats, Lord Sullivan~"
Upon hearing this, the chief, who had initially been worried when Lord Mephisto said he wouldn't stay long, immediately looked at Iruma with excitement.
"So you are one of Three Greats'… This truly puts us at ease! Please, you must be our Doer Tribe's patron, and as our leader, grant us your help!"
Iruma was immediately lifted up by the demons.
"Eh?? Wait… wait a minute, I'm still just a student and don't have the mindset to be a 'King' yet…"
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