A Demon Lord's Tale: Dungeons, Monster Girls, and Heartwarming Bliss

If humans were lacking in something, they would think about how to make up for it with something else.

If one couldn’t get any more cards in their hand, and didn’t have that many, they had to think carefully about how to use their cards and fight.

If you had nothing that seemed to be helpful, think of how you could deal with the situation under that premise.

A strong person was someone who could think of a way to overcome their problems.

If you could establish a fighting style, you could think of ways to supplement even your weak cards when placed on a field.

All the strong people I’d met in this world fought like that without exception. For the sake of what they valued, to protect the line they could not compromise on, they kept thinking about how to win.

Thinking was a strong weapon in itself.

“Auuuh?” (Riou)

“That’s why, Riou. To live a strong and resilient life in this world, you need to think a lot. If you can do that, living every day will become fun.” (Yuki)

As I was talking while rocking Riou, I heard Lefi’s voice from next to me.

The other women were gone. Only Lefi was around.

My wife sat next to me with a sigh.

“That’s fine. That’s just how I want her to grow up. If she can remember even a little, that’s fine.” (Yuki)

“Thinking, huh? Yes, that’s right. Humans are weaker than monsters for the most part, but they’ve survived and even thrived. If they don’t have claws or fangs, they make weapons; if their skin is soft, they make armor; if their magical power is low, they create tactics to compensate.” (Lefi)

Humanity had thrived because they had thought about what they lacked, worked hard to make up for it, and lived that way.

A thinking creed. People from the past always said good things.

“In contrast, the dragon race is strong. They are born with overwhelming strength. That is why they don’t have any “necessities” and are unable to create civilization. Because they have one powerful card in their hand, they don’t think about things in ingenuity. A life without thinking is a dull and boring one. Well, I was also basically thoughtless before, but I’ve reflected on that. That’s why I don’t want you to become like that…” (Yuki)

“Kaka, well, I’m not one to criticize others. Besides, you’re a little better now than you were before. It’s not a case of racial evolution, it’s not like everything grows in one leap. ” (Lefi)

“That’s right… Okay, Riou. Let’s grow together, one step at a time. First… to grow up, you need to get rid of your likes and dislikes. Riou, eat a balanced diet. Don’t like sweets too much. Otherwise, you’ll get fat, and your teeth will get rotten” (Yuki)

“No, you should learn to be more considerate first. Riou, don’t become such an idiot. It’s fine to like playing and joking, but don’t become as stupid as Yuki.” (Lefi)

“No, no, the secret to enjoying life is to mess around. Laughter is what makes everyone happy! If you become like me, your life will be happy!” (Yuki)

“No, no, Riou is a girl. If you want to enjoy life, you should become a strong, resilient woman like me, who can even calmly endure my husband’s unreasonable demands!” (Lefi)

“No no, Lefi–” (Yuki)

“No no, you–” (Lefi)

Maybe because we kept saying “no, no,” Riou started wiggling her ears and laughing like “Nooo!” as if she were imitating us.

That was adorable, but that might summon an evil god.

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