7th Demon Prince Jilbagias’ Chronicle of Demon Kingdom Toppling Chapter 5: Education As a Demon Race

Education As a Demon Race

MY LADY~! JILBAGIAS DON'T WANT TO STUDY AT ALL!!

I got reported.

Good day everyone, this is Jilbagias who was sitting in the small bone chair in front of my demon race mother who was sitting in her chair while reclining her legs.

I ended up receiving her full sermon after spending the whole day exploring the demon king castle instead of studying.

This chair was the so-called Self-Reflection Chair. It was so bad to the point that my ass felt like it was sitting in the road with many small and sharp pebbles Otherwise called ass slayer that seems to be used to reprimand subordinates or naughty children.

In fact, this small bone chair was just the right size for . But then, the adult inside (and my natural pride as a demon race) was truly embarrassed when I was forced to sit in this kiddy size chair.

Screw that, I honestly hate this chair.

Jilbagias.

My mothe folded her fan with a snap and called my na.

Yes, mother.

Up to this point, I still had so resistance in calling her mother. My mother was the only one after all.

Her blue eyes were looking at with a look that shouldn't be directed at children.

This cold beauty of the demon race whose gaze sent a chill running down my spine was my mother, Platyfia.

By the way, her pet na was "Platy", and though it was such an adorable na that betrayed her cold deanour, it seems that only the Demon King and her relatives called her that na.

Seriously? That Demon King actually called her Platy when it was just the two of them? I could hardly believe that. Maybe it was a gesture to get along with Platy herself.

I know that you want to beco strong. Well, this might be a nice thing.

Platy was starting to say sothing that was completely unrelated to what I thought right now.

Well, it's fine even if you hate studying. I an, no one expecting you to beco a scholar after all

Platy brought her face closer as she looked into my eyes.

You will beco the Demon King, Jilbagias.

Her eyes were muddy with passion.

The air feels heavier. I knew from experience that whenever Platy showed this side of her, she often repeated those words as if trying to brainwash . And worst of all, she did it ever since I was a baby.

And then, Platy would stare in silence as if to gauge my reaction.

No matter how many tis you repeat those words, I would never beco a demon king, my goal was to kill the demon king That's why stop looking at with such eyes since I'm gonna have trouble reacting to that.

Platy who seems to be half bewildered seeing sinking into silence with a sullen look on my face then heaved a sigh and leaned back on the sofa.

Good grief, he might be my son but his egoistical side is troubleso indeed. What's your opinion in this regard, Sofia?

I agree with you, my lady but, he's actually not that stubborn.

Sofia nodded in agreent with Platy as if she was bored.

Jilbagias, do you really hate studying that much?

I-Hate-It.

There was no need to hesitate if I got asked whether I hate it or like it.

Well, I understand your feeling I was just like you when I was a child after all.

Platy was massaging her temples with the face of a mother who was facing difficulties in raising their children.

Honestly, it'll be really troubleso if you still cant read or write when you grow up in the future. The matter of becoming demon king aside, you won't be able to read your subordinates' reports too. And worst of all, you're going to be looked down upon by the people around you Yeah, I wonder what the mother of the other princes and princesses will say when they know about this

Her beautiful face warped into that of an enraged demon when she spoke the latter half of her sentence.

The 1st prince Aiogeass almost mastered the basics of reading, writing, and calculation by the age of three. And his mother kept boasting about that in front of . That's why I'll be troubled if you don't learn it faster than him!

The more she spoke, the more I felt that Platy's current expression absolutely mustn't be shown to the others. Even the folding fan in her hands ended up breaking since she forgot to control her grip strength due to her mood.

Maybe she just ca from a battle between mothers I thought that I couldn't say anything in this situation but, this was where I misunderstood the situation.

I knew the minimum of reading, writing, and calculation.

But, These fellas thought that I-a brat- couldn't count past the number of my fingers.

This was clearly a difficult situation, rather, I might have really lost my life for the second ti.

I used to think that the ti I spent on reading and writing was useless but, no matter how much I love exploration, there was only so much I could do in my current age.

But still, I also had no idea what to do to break the situation since I was always running away whenever I was ordered to study until now

And just when I thought so.

Right then, I got a good idea.

Platy who was racking her brain too was tapping on the armrest of the sofa.

Sofia.

Yes, my Lady.

I'll allow you to use force whenever Jibageass refuses to study.

Sofia started jumping in joy upon hearing Platy's remark.

YAAY! SO I DON'T NEED TO HOLD BACK MY ANGER ANYMORE AND CAN JUST SMACK THIS SHi*TTY BRAT'S FACE THE NEXT TI HE REFUSES TO STUDY!?

I looked at Sofia with a dumbfounded look on my face. So you are really annoyed inside while having to cope with my selfishness with that troubled look on your face!? Well, I'm well aware that I did act like a shi*tty brat though!!

Uhm, yes

Platy was ponderiwait no, she readily agreed to it. Seriously, at least worry about .

I an, we are royalty, you know? Definitely not the punching bag for the attendant.

But it's not the ti to use that thod yet.

Yet?

Please avoid the kind of injury that needs dical treatnt. This child is way too young to know the pain of the battlefield. I'll be troubled if he becos inept who was afraid of hurting himself.

So how much I can beat him?

So bruises will do.

YAAAAAAY!

Sofia raised a delightful cheer upon hearing that.

That smile was truly befitting of a devil's smile.

But. We mustn't turn it into a aningless quarrel either, it'll be in the form of a match. Moreover, he mustn't be overly exhausted or bruised since he can't learn anything in that state. We'll set a rule for this match.

And then, Platy had finally noticed that her folding fan was broken when she tried to unfold it.

The night elf maid who stood quietly in the corner of the room then presented a replacent folding fan.

Jilbagias, If you really hate to study, you've to defeat Sofia in a match.

Platy told so while hiding her prideful smile with her folding fan.

If you manage to land even a single strike on Sofia in hand to hand combat, you win. In that case, you're free to do whatever you want. On the other hand, if Sofia manages to make you fall thre- no, five tis, you lose. In that case, you've to accept your fate and study for one hour. And we'll repeat the match once that one hour has passed.

What a, generous condition

Won't Jilbagias have the advantage in that kind of situation, My Lady?

Oh my, I'm imposing that after considering your strength though.

Well, I might have the body of a five years old kid but that much of a handicap is fine for . Sofia was quite petite herself but her figure could barely fulfil being called an adult.

Jilbagias. For us, the Demon race Power is everything. If you want to behave as you please, you must have enough power to do so.

Aah, how I missed that annoying, demon-like provocation.

Use this experience to grow stronger Sofia, what's today's subject?

I have yet to decide that, My Lady!!

Sofia revealed a delightful smile as she replied to Platy.

Say, Sofia how do you plan to fight?

It was a simple question. One shouldn't judge a devil by their appearance. I, of all people, knew that the best thanks to my experience fighting the devils during my hero era but compared to those devils, Sofia was didn't seem to be a combat specialist.

E~h, I'm a devil of knowledge you know? what do you think is the first thing every one of the demon race will learn from ?

Sofia replied with an extrely refreshing smile and added.

Everything, from hand to hand combat to spear arts! Not to ntion I can reproduce all of those skills to perfection!

It was a refreshing smile but, I could feel a lot of resentnt behind it.

Then there's no objection to Young Master's Education.

Hahaha, ain't that what you're waiting for?

This lowly interdiate devil

Well then, Young Master. You're going to study obediently, right?

Not even trying to mask your true intent eh?

Well, I did notice my misunderstanding a while ago and intended to take my study seriously to avoid unnecessary trouble.

But, obeying obediently Ain't Demon Race's style.

NO.

I stood up from my chair and replied imdiately.

I see. Well then

And Sofia revealed a smile as if she was enjoying this situation.

It's ti to study, Young Master.

Her red and black butler attire flashed.

The next mont, her punch headed straight on my face.