The Daily Life of the Demon King

After helping the girls apply sunscreen and giving each of them a light, relaxing massage so they could fully enjoy their sunbathing, Alex quietly pulled a book from his inventory and settled onto a lounge chair next to Koko, careful not to draw too much attention. He wasn't a fan of tanning and preferred to spend time in the shade beneath a parasol — especially in the company of Koko, who had nestled comfortably against him, her head resting on his shoulder as she immersed herself in her own book.

Rory and Rebecca, who didn't share the other girls' enthusiasm for sunbathing, had also taken refuge in the shade nearby. The rest of the group sprawled out on loungers under the sun, drinks in hand, chatting lazily and basking in the warm weather and peaceful atmosphere. Alex lowered his book slightly, smiling at the sight of the girls' relaxed, content expressions. As he listened in, he caught fragments of their conversations — they talked about everyday things, shared their thoughts, and made plans for the future.

These light-hearted talks brought a warm smile to Alex's face. Ever since the girls had learned the truth about him — that he was the Demon King and capable of traveling between worlds — each of them had started dreaming their own dreams. Some wanted to visit worlds where they could grow stronger, test themselves in battle, and face formidable foes. Others simply longed to explore the unknown, to bask in the beauty of distant lands.

Alex didn't mind the idea of those journeys. In fact, he would gladly take them along, but he also knew how often his plans went awry thanks to his "fantastic" luck. Still, he promised himself that once everything was settled in this world, he would give them — and himself — a proper family vacation. He was beginning to feel like his brain was starting to melt from the constant struggle to save universes.

Pushing those thoughts aside, Alex returned to his book. One hand held the pages while the other gently stroked Koko's hair. She purred contentedly, pressing herself even closer to him. But her peaceful moment didn't last long. A smug presence pierced the air — Ada Wong, with her usual smirk and a drink in hand, had risen from her lounge chair and was now slowly approaching Alex.

"Getting a little too cozy over here, aren't we?" she said playfully, settling down on his other side and resting her head on his arm.

He glanced at her — mischief sparkled in her eyes, and a teasing smile played on her lips. Alex chuckled and pulled her closer, wrapping an arm around her waist. Ada, still holding her drink, adjusted herself carefully, allowing him to hold her tight. Now both of Alex's arms were occupied, and reading was no longer an option — not that he was complaining. After all, having two beautiful women nestled against you? Every guy's dream, right?

As his fingers trailed lightly down Ada's spine, she shivered and shot him a flirtatious look.

"Easy, tiger. I can't promise I'll behave if you keep that up," she whispered, leaning in closer.

Their faces drew near. Alex could feel her warm breath, and just as the moment threatened to turn intimate, a low growl of irritation broke the spell. Koko, who had been quietly lying beside him, was now glaring at Ada, her eyes filled with clear disapproval. Alex gently ran his hand through Koko's hair, trying to calm her down. He was glad the tension between Ada and Koko had mostly subsided — but now and then, sparks still flew.

Ada, just to spite her, shot Koko a mocking glance, and Alex, catching the moment, immediately pinched her butt — a silent warning to stop provoking. Ada gave him a seductive look and, ignoring Koko's burning glare, leaned toward Alex and whispered something hotly in his ear.

Alex swallowed — her words were devilishly bold. When she finished whispering, Ada pulled back and gave him a soft kiss, biting his lower lip. He knew she was doing it on purpose — just to tease Koko. And it worked.

Koko was fuming. Ada's final glance, full of challenge, was the last straw. Growling, she started trying to push Ada off the lounger. Naturally, Ada had no intention of backing down without a fight. And now Alex found himself in the middle of a clash between two stubborn women.

The other girls heard Koko and Ada bickering again. Their quarrels had long become a part of daily life, so the rest just exchanged looks and decided to watch the show like live entertainment. Turning their heads, they saw Koko and Ada shoving each other, trying to kick the rival off the lounger. And right in the center of the chaos was Alex — his face reflecting something between enlightenment and hopeless surrender.

Alex was very aware of how Ada's and Koko's soft curves pressed against his face as they wrestled for "ownership" of the lounger. On one hand — the sensations were more than pleasant; on the other — the shouting and accusations were seriously grating on his nerves.

He glanced at the other girls, hoping for help, but judging by their amused grins and lazy expressions, no one was going to intervene. They were all enjoying the show.

"Alright, you two, that's enough. You're grown women but acting like schoolgirls on recess," Alex said, trying to separate Koko and Ada.

"She started it!" Koko snapped, glaring at her rival.

"Don't lie. You flipped out when I kissed my husband," Ada said with a poisonous smirk, stressing the word my.

"Alex isn't just yours! He's my husband too!" Koko growled through clenched teeth.

Ada simply gave her a smug grin, throwing more fuel on the fire. Seeing that smirk, Koko nearly ground her teeth in rage. Alex sighed. He could feel another round of "no-holds-barred" coming.

He tried to figure out why these two were always fighting. Maybe it was Ada's endless financial schemes, constantly trying to undercut Koko's prices, or Koko getting back at her by supplying faulty gadgets. Whatever it was — the tension between them was nearly tangible.

"Correction," Red suddenly chimed in. "Alex isn't just your husband. He's our husband too."

"Confirmed," White added, casting a quick glance at the bickering pair.

Ada and Koko turned their deadpan stares toward them but, to everyone's surprise, said nothing. The unexpected intervention ended the quarrel — at least temporarily. Everyone knew the truce wouldn't last, but still...

Alex looked at Red and White with genuine gratitude. Those two android girls had just saved the last pieces of his sanity. The other girls even gave them thumbs-up in approval.

Alex even wanted to get up and hug them… but couldn't — Koko and Ada were still comfortably nestled beside him. Ada had closed her eyes, resting her head on his chest, while Koko had opened a book and settled on his arm.

Silence reigned. The girls once again basked in the sun, chatting among themselves.

A few hours had passed. Alex decided to get up for a smoke so he wouldn't disturb the others. He walked over to the edge of the deck, lit a cigarette, and checked the time. The thought of whether Alice, Honoka, and Malka would show up for ninjutsu training crossed his mind. But most likely, the girls had gotten too caught up in their game of Advanced Galactic Monopoly and completely forgotten about the training.

He sat there relaxed, watching the slow-paced life on the aircraft carrier. No one was bothering him, no one was yelling, and no one wanted to kill anyone. Petty quarrels like "who stole my cigarettes" or "why did you cut in line at lunch" were just everyday nuisances. The important thing was that there were no serious conflicts, and Alex silently thanked fate for that.

"What's on your mind?" Saeko asked as she sat down next to him on the edge of the deck.

"I'm thinking I need a vacation," Alex sighed heavily. "I'm tired of constantly making backup plans in case Plan A, B, and then C all fall through. Tired of walking on thin ice, where every step could lead to another disaster."

Saeko smiled softly and leaned against his shoulder, silently giving him permission to vent.

"And how strong are you, really?" Saya asked, sitting on his other side and resting against his opposite shoulder.

The girls fell silent at Saya's question and simultaneously turned their gazes toward Alex. They'd be lying if they said they weren't curious about the extent of his strength. Alex never shared details about his abilities — only Brunhilde and Rebecca knew the true scale of his power.

"If I had to give you an example..." he began, staring thoughtfully at the sky. "Once, I had to blow up an entire galaxy to destroy an enemy. And I was standing right in the epicenter of the explosion. That should give you a rough idea."

Silence fell. The girls looked at him in genuine shock. Their minds struggled to process what they'd just heard. Alex hadn't just destroyed a planet — he'd annihilated a whole galaxy. And judging by the calm on his face, that wasn't even his limit.

They already knew he could manipulate time — he had done it once before. But the fact that he could restart an entire galactic cycle was something far beyond their comprehension.

"What was the power level of the explosion?" Red asked, trying to make sense of the information from a scientific angle.

"Simply put, imagine the Big Bang, but on the scale of a single galaxy, not the entire universe," Alex replied, thoughtfully stroking his chin.

"Was there life there...?" Namiyo asked carefully, worried that Alex might have wiped out living worlds.

"Of course not," he replied calmly. "It was a dying galaxy. Its life cycle had come to an end. Actually..." Alex paused for a second. "I'd even rephrase that. I didn't destroy it — I restarted it. I triggered a Big Bang to begin its cycle anew."

That brought on another wave of shocking information, though this time it was rooted in logic. Alex reminded them that he was the physical embodiment of the concept of Destruction. And as they all knew, destruction is only the herald of creation.

"Basically, I just sped up the process. The spell helped launch a new era in a dead galaxy," he finished his explanation.

The detailed breakdown helped the girls better understand what Alex was truly capable of. Though he himself disliked talking about his power. Such conversations usually ended in awe or dread. After all, it was hard to feel safe next to someone who could erase an entire galaxy with a snap of his fingers.

And he hadn't even mentioned that he was still getting stronger. Even Alex himself no longer knew where his limits were… if they existed at all.

"Can you show us what it looked like?" Shizuka suddenly asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "I just wanna know... what it looks like when a whole galaxy explodes."

Alex paused for a moment, then nodded. He decided to show them that very battle — against the Mechanical Man, which had ended in the explosion. Stepping closer, he activated the projection, and the girls immediately surrounded him, eager not to miss a single moment. Even Brunhilde and Rebecca, who had seen it all, joined the others.

Alex was about to skip the beginning of the battle, but the girls insisted — they wanted to see everything from the very start.

"Why does this robot look like that villain from the superhero movie?" Shizuka asked, frowning and pointing at the hologram.

"If you're talking about Ultron," Alex smirked, "I don't know why he chose that particular appearance. I didn't really have the chance to ask him that."

The girls watched the entire battle with interest, starting from when Alex was beating the Mechanical Man, to when he squeezed an entire planet and turned it into a supernova. Some of them even gasped in shock — everything happening seemed like a wild space opera, not something one could witness firsthand. After all, such battles don't happen every day, especially when the one responsible for this apocalypse is your future husband, sitting next to you as if it's just another ordinary day.

The battle reached its climax: Alex began casting a spell, and in the next moment — the explosion that destroyed an entire galaxy. Red and White paid extra attention, collecting data for further analysis to better understand the scale and nature of Alex's power. When the explosion reached its peak and the remnants of the galaxy disappeared as if they had never existed in the universe, all the girls were in mild shock, unable to take their eyes off Alex, whose face remained surprisingly calm.

"Well, are you satisfied now?" Alex asked with a light smile, looking at the stunned group.

"You know, I won't be surprised by anything anymore," Kiriko said, giving him a glance full of mixed emotions.

"So, the fact that your future father-in-law isn't just anyone, but the actual 'Big Boss,' doesn't impress you? But the fact that I had to blow up a galaxy does?" Alex asked, raising an eyebrow with a smirk.

"You see, it's hard to accept that your future father-in-law is the Boss, and even harder to accept that your fiancé destroys galaxies during a fight with some robot," Rei commented irritably, poking him with her finger.

Alex simply shrugged, which only made the girls angrier. They immediately pounced on him, wanting to get revenge for his carefree behavior. Alex felt himself being pulled in different directions, all their accumulated anger being poured onto him. He decided to accept his fate and find inner peace amid the chaos.

However, after a couple of minutes, the girls let go of him, seemingly deciding that starting a brawl wasn't worth it. They returned to their previous calm, as if nothing had happened. Alex opened one eye, carefully looked around, and smiled. Standing up, he walked over to Miu and lay next to her, gazing at her with a gentle smile. She responded with an equally sweet smile and quickly kissed him on the lips.

Alex smirked, hugged her, and pulled her closer. At that moment, he felt someone's foot pressing against his back. He turned his head and saw Renka, who, with a mischievous look, was dragging her foot across his back. Alex narrowed his eyes and quickly grabbed her leg, pulling her toward him. Renka didn't have time to react and found herself in his arms in the next instant. The girl shot him a confused glance and, in retaliation, sank her teeth into his cheek like an angry cat.

Several hours passed. The girls grew tired of lying in the scorching sun, and driven by hunger, they decided to head back. After gathering their belongings to avoid leaving them unattended on the aircraft carrier's deck, the group made their way back to the captain's bridge — to have lunch and rest a bit from their sunbathing.

Alex noticed that the girls had gotten a bit of a tan — unsurprisingly, considering how much time they had spent in the sun. After lunch, when everyone found something to occupy themselves with, Alex suddenly realized that he had nothing to do. He still didn't want to work in the workshop, even though unfinished upgrades for the group's battle suits were waiting for him there.

After some brief contemplation, he decided to take a walk around the aircraft carrier — maybe something interesting would come up, someone would need help, or he could just chat and kill some time. The girls didn't mind when he told them about his plans. Red volunteered to keep him company — and Alex didn't object. After changing into casual clothes, he took Red's hand, and together they left the captain's bridge.

As they walked through the corridors, Alex noted how pleasant Red's skin felt to the touch. She intertwined her fingers with his hand, maintaining her usual emotionless expression, which only added to her unique charm. Together, they headed to the playroom — to check on what the three troublemakers and the other children were up to.

Peeking inside, Alex saw how the trio stood out among the group: Nobuna, Katsuie, and Nagahide. He barely managed to hold back his laughter when he noticed that Nobuna had chased her younger brother Nobukatsu off the play area and was now playing in his place with full enthusiasm. Alex, along with Red, carefully approached, trying not to disturb them.

Katsuie and Nagahide looked at Alex with tired expressions — apparently, they had once again suffered from Nobuna's overactive energy. Alex shifted his gaze to Nobukatsu, who was sitting in the corner with puffed lips, clearly upset. Meanwhile, Nobuna was eagerly playing "Galactic Monopoly."

"Nobuna, you can't take other people's spaces," Alex gently reminded her, noticing that she was trying to occupy GIR's territory.

"Then what's the point of this game?" Nobuna scoffed, "If you can't conquer other people's spaces, it's no fun."

"Princess, this is a family board game, not a strategy game," Nagahide quietly but firmly reminded her.

"I don't care. The rules need to be revised. Otherwise, it's boring," Nobuna muttered, resting her cheek on her fist and looking disgruntled at the game board.

Alex barely held back his laughter as he watched Nobuna's behavior. He shifted his gaze to Alice, Honoka, and Malka, who were looking at him with tired eyes. It was clear that Nobuna was once again trying to play by her own rules and was only making things difficult for the others.

Deciding to pass the time, Alex joined Red at the table and started watching the Galactic Monopoly game. Soon enough, Nobuna once again ignored the established rules and tried to do things her own way.

This became the final straw for GIR, MIMI, and Stitch. Combining their efforts, they declared an unofficial war on Nobuna. Alice, Honoka, and Malka, fed up with the constant conflicts, stopped playing and simply watched the unfolding chaos.

Alex, enjoying the atmosphere, even went to grab some snacks so he could comfortably watch how the peaceful board game turned into a full-blown War Monopoly. Meanwhile, Red, with her usual emotionless expression, fed him.

"I wonder how long Nobuna will last against GIR, MIMI, and Stitch?" Alex mused, chewing on another snack.

"Our princess is very smart; she's been showing exceptional abilities since childhood," Katsuie proudly declared, puffing out her chest.

Alex turned his gaze to her, unsure of how to gently explain that her princess was up against two advanced robots and one hyper-intelligent space dog, capable of adapting instantly to any situation.

Red noticed his gaze and, without looking away from her analysis, made her prediction.

"The probability of Japanese princess Oda Nobuna winning in this strategy is 0.01%."

Katsuie immediately deflated, looking at Alex with a hurt expression, though he wasn't the one who made the judgment. But Alex chose to ignore her look and focus on the game.

He noticed that while GIR, MIMI, and Stitch were working together against Nobuna, there was still internal competition between them. This, as Alex realized, allowed Nobuna to hold on for so long.

However, it ended just as Red predicted — the trio's powerful attack swept Nobuna off the board. After her defeat, the alliance immediately fell apart, and the war of all against all began.

Nobuna was angry, but the other players were already immersed in their own battles. Alex decided to cheer her up.

"You held up well, Nobuna. You fought against the strongest. That's something to be proud of. It's nearly impossible to defeat them."

"It's okay, I can still beat them!" Nobuna exclaimed with fighting spirit.

"That's impossible," Red calmly stated, feeding Alex again. "Considering the observations and analysis of Oda Nobuna's behavior, her chances of winning the next game drop to 0.001%. GIR, MIMI, and Stitch have already adapted their strategy."

Alex almost choked, looking at Red, who, without a hint of emotion in her voice, destroyed the last bit of Nobuna's confidence. All eyes turned to her as she gently patted Alex on the back, helping him cough.

Nobuna ground her teeth, glaring at Red with fury. Katsuie and Nagahide were already preparing to restrain her from making any rash moves... but at that very moment, the third wheel — Nobukatsu — intervened. He didn't understand the seriousness of the situation and loudly burst into laughter at his sister.

All of her irritation instantly shifted to him. Realizing his mistake, Nobukatsu tried to run, but he didn't make it — Nobuna's wooden sandal hit him squarely in the back of the head.

The guy collapsed face-first onto the floor, sprawled out. Nobuna, calmly standing up from the table, approached him with an impassive expression.

"You'll learn not to laugh at your older sister, you little brat," she said, putting the sandal back on.

Alex struggled to contain his laughter as he watched the entire comical scene unfold. He just shook his head, fully aware that Nobukatsu had suffered at the hands of his angry sister more than once. It seemed like he never learned the simple lesson — never laugh at Nobuna. Especially not in her presence.

With his arms folded, Alex pretended to pray for the poor guy's health.

"May you live to see adulthood, young hero," he whispered with a smirk. "May you die of old age, not from a sandal strike to the back of the head."

"You want to join him?" Nobuna asked, throwing Alex a dangerous look.

"You can try," he replied with a smile. "Just know: once that sandal's thrown, it's mine. It becomes my trophy."

"You sure about that?" Nobuna narrowed her eyes.

"Sureer than ever," Alex said, tilting his head and raising an eyebrow, grinning in return.

A tense battle of gazes began between them. Everyone around them went silent. Even GIR, MIMI, and Stitch paused their games, not wanting to miss the development of this duel.

A smirk played across Alex's face, practically screaming, "Go ahead, take the risk." Nobuna didn't hesitate. In a lightning-fast move, she grabbed the sandal and threw it at Alex's face. He effortlessly caught it with one hand.

"Now this is my sandal," he declared grandly, bowing as though he had received a royal gift. "Thank you, Princess."

"Give it back, you bastard," Nobuna hissed, her eyes flashing with fury.

"Alas," he shook his head. "Now it's part of my collection. It'll have an honorable place next to my katana and Stitch's toothbrush."

"I said, give it back!" she growled, leaping toward him with a cry.

Alex easily jumped over her and, laughing loudly, dashed down the corridor. Nobuna, grinding her teeth in rage, chased after him.

Nagahide and Katsuie remained seated, wide-eyed and with dropped jaws.

"Big sister…" Alice drawled, glancing at Red. "Aren't you going to go after Big Brother?"

"I suppose I should," Red replied calmly and followed.

Meanwhile, no one paid attention to Nobukatsu, still unconscious on the metal floor after the direct sandal hit. He lay there, spread-eagled on the cold steel, a silent reminder: don't anger your older sister.

Alex, laughing loudly, ran through the corridors of the aircraft carrier, waving the sandal like a victory flag. Nobuna relentlessly chased after him, showering him with curses, which only made him laugh even louder.

When she almost cornered him, Alex twisted at the last moment and slipped away again, leaving her furious. Suddenly, he found himself in the medical bay. As he ran past one of the rooms, he noticed Seol still inside. He stopped and took a step back to peek into the room…

And immediately regretted it.

Furious, Nobuna caught up with him and... sank her teeth into his face.

"Gotcha!" she declared triumphantly, chewing on his cheek.

"But that doesn't mean I should give you the sandal back..." Alex said calmly, already used to this, feeling his face turn into a meal.

Nobuna bit down harder on Alex's face as if trying to leave a permanent mark. But at that moment, Alex wasn't even looking at her. He was focused on Seol and Jinie, who had noticed his sudden appearance. Ignoring the feeling of Nobuna's teeth sinking into his cheek—he had gotten used to that sensation—he calmly walked into the room.

"I see you're already feeling better, Seol," he said with a light smile as he approached.

"Much better. I even feel a bit strange," Seol replied, a weak but sincere smile appearing on her face.

"It's always like that. You're sick all your life, and then suddenly—you're better. It's like the world turns upside down. So, where is everyone? Last time, there was barely any room to breathe in here. I thought your subordinates would be circling around you forever," Alex said, sitting on the nearby bed.

"Lady Seol kicked everyone out. Even my grandfather," Jinie interjected, narrowing her eyes and glancing at Alex, or more specifically—at Nobuna, who was still firmly holding onto his cheek with her teeth. "She said they were disturbing her rest."

"Is that so... Well, you're right," Alex agreed, nodding.

"Doesn't it hurt?" Seol asked, shifting her gaze from Nobuna to Alex.

"Nope. I'm used to it. Nobuna isn't the first one to try to chew my face off," Alex smirked, easily detaching her from himself.

Nobuna immediately reached for him again, but Alex quickly handed her back her wooden sandal, which calmed her down... for a moment. Remembering how he had escaped from her earlier, she expressed her anger in her own way—slapping Alex on the head with the sandal. As usual, he pretended nothing had happened and continued the conversation.

"So, how's everything going?" he asked, steering the conversation in a lighter direction.

"Pretty good, I'd say. We don't have to worry about someone stabbing us in the back... or a horde of undead attacking us," Seol said with an ironic smile.

"Don't you worry I'll do that?" Alex smirked and looked her straight in the eye.

Jinie tensed, about to stand and step between them, but Seol simply raised her hand and shook her head. She looked Alex straight in the eyes, still seeing in them the same thing she had when she first woke up—sincerity, a strange warmth, and depth.

"No, I'm not afraid. You don't seem like someone who would betray their allies," she said, smiling.

"Ha-ha, you're right. There's no reason for me to betray anyone. I hate traitors," Alex said, and for a moment, his eyes flashed with cold fire.

"And where does such disdain come from?" Jinie asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Who knows... Maybe one day you'll find out. Or maybe you won't. We'll see how fate unfolds," he replied, shaking his head with a light smile.

Deciding to change the topic, Alex started a conversation about something else—he became curious about how the residents of Murim fought the undead during the early days of the zombie apocalypse. Without hesitation, Jinie began to explain everything from the beginning. Alex and Nobuna listened attentively, though the latter quickly got distracted.

Curious about who Seol was, Nobuna tugged at Alex's sleeve and whispered her question in his ear. After receiving an answer, she nodded, understanding that Seol, in some sense, was also a princess—or rather, the head of a clan.

Just then, Red entered the room, holding a pack of snacks. Alex waved at her, inviting her to sit. After introducing Red to Seol and Jinie, he stayed, continuing the conversation—he was interested in getting to know these girls better.

To be continued...

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