Side Story: Thor, Lukia, and the 'Terrifying Sleeping Bag'

I have a request for you as an alchemist, Thor.

Understood. I'll take it on. I'll get started right away.

Wait, wait. Hear what it's about first.

This is the throne room of the Demon King's castle.

I was about to return to my workshop when Lukie, dressed as the Demon King, stopped me.

"I'm sorry. I got carried away..."

"There's nothing wrong with being devoted to your work. Now, regarding the request──"

Lukie began talking about what was happening near the border.

Near the Demon King's domain lay the territory of Margrave Garlua, an Imperial noble.

He was the man who had schemed with my father a while back...