The Grand Duke of the Demon Realm

My immediate refusal of the Grand Duke of the Demon Realm's proposal stemmed from several reasons. The most significant among them was the question of trust: *Can I really trust this guy?*

*Even if everything the Grand Duke of the Demon Realm has said so far is true, there's no reason to believe he's on my side.*

In other words, even if the Dark Mages caused all sorts of trouble and tormented the Demon Realm and its Demonkind, it doesn't mean the Grand Duke of the Demon Realm is obligated to take responsibility for it.

*To put it more deeply, on the surface, he has the responsibility and duty to be angry.*

But in reality, there's a very high chance he doesn't actually feel that way.

*Just look at the war, for example.*

It appears they're waging war to achieve the Demon Realm's system and its long-held ambition of conquering the Human Realm. Yet, it seems they have no real intention of fighting a proper war, merely maintaining the current situation for a long time. No one could know what truly went on inside this guy's head.

So, I scoffed and spoke to the dumbfounded Grand Duke of the Demon Realm.

"Why would I?"

*No, thanks. Why me?* Hit with a double whammy of modern-style bluntness, the Grand Duke of the Demon Realm wore a blank expression before collecting himself and offering what he considered a reasonable explanation...