After that, I walked out of the room and headed straight to my room. A little rest won't do me any harm.

I can't wait to see how this all ends.

I woke up later looking completely tired. I thought I would rest for a few hours, but unfortunately I woke up three days later.

Having supplied the tree with mana for five days without interruption had tired me more than I expected.

Unlike previous mornings, I could hear the nightingales of different species of baby birds. It made me smile, it was a sign that life was gradually settling in around the manor. Or maybe even the whole area.

After taking a shower, I went to my office.

When I entered, a pile of documents just waiting to be processed was waiting for me.

I immediately felt tired when I saw their arrangements.

''Okay... When to go. ''

Without further ado, I tackled the documents on my desk.

The reports were well written and detailed, so it was easy for me to digest everything. The more I read, the more I learned about how the situation was developing.

Luccie had really done a good job.

The next few days were the same. A certain monotony seemed to have set in. Things were going so well that it was almost unsettling.

For other kingdoms, the demon king's domain did not pose a danger in itself. It’s only fifty years later that they will take us into consideration. Suddenly, the voice was free for me. I could act without being noticed.

For the moment, I decided to remain anonymous about the resurrection of the demon king. When the time is right, I will notify.

After finishing reading the majority of the documents, I left my office to stretch my legs. Along the way, I stopped in front of one of the windows which ran along a long corridor illuminated by the rays of the sun.

Looking out the window, I had access to a panoramic view of the expanse of the landscape. The ground had regained a certain greenness in certain places.

From a distance, I could see the black barrier covering the patch of fields.

Come to think of it, it will soon be harvest time.

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Two days later, we began to harvest the first vegetables from the field. Despite their accelerated growth with the manipulation of time, they had matured in good condition and looked holy.

The harvest was now finished, it was time for tasting.

I recalled my lieutenants whom I had sent everywhere on and outside the estate so that they could also benefit from the results of the first harvests.

We gathered in a large room around a long dining table. It was only my lieutenants, including myself, who were seated around the table.

I glanced around and noticed Gloria was missing.

“Isn’t Gloria here? ''

“No, your Majesty. She says she is busy supplying the tree with her mana. She will join us a little later. '' Luccie replied.

''I see...'' I said with a shy smile. ''We'll just have to keep a part for her. ''

A few minutes later, a low-ranking demoness wearing a maid entered the room with a tray in hand.

She was accompanied by two other lower-ranking demons who were also carrying trays.

They placed the trays on the table and began to take turns serving us.

The dish on the menu was vegetable soup.

Doubting the demons' culinary knowledge, I wrote the recipe on a piece of paper and gave it to the people in charge of catering. If everything had gone well and the instructions had been followed to the letter, this dish that I had before my eyes should normally be a success.

I wasn't primarily looking for perfection. What interested me most was whether the vegetables were good.

I grabbed my spoon and started by tasting the soup. The taste was a little salty, but you could taste the aromas brought by the simmered vegetables.

I tasted each vegetable on my plate one by one. When the meal was finished, I raised my head.

Everyone in the room looked at me intently. They were impatiently awaiting my opinion on the meal. I wasn't going to keep the suspense going much longer.

“It’s delicious. ''

The tension that was visible on their faces disappeared immediately. Now relieved, they also started eating.

“It’s excellent, I’ve never eaten something so good. '' Said Nebulime.

“It’s a success your Majesty. '' Said Luccie with a smile on her lips.

As for Magma and Ragnar's impressions, I couldn't understand what they were saying since they were talking with their mouths full.

'' A little deference before his majesty. '' Luccie said in an authoritative tone.

The first phase was a success. I could only be happy. We were now self-sufficient in food to be able to welcome refugees.

Phase two could now begin.

While I was lost in thought, Gloria contacted me telepathically. From the sound of his voice, I could tell that something had just happened. It must have been something to do with the tree she had been tending for a while.

''What's the matter, Gloria? ''

''Dad, the fruit just fell from the tree and it's starting to crack. ''

''I see, I'll be there right away! ''

I jumped up from my chair and rushed towards the exit.

“What’s the matter your majesty? ''

Luccie asked me the question directly.

''I don't have time to explain to you. Follow me! ''

We hurriedly headed towards the room in question. Once inside, Gloria and Leonard stood up to come closer to me.

The large tree in the room was visibly drying up. On the other hand, the fruit had grown enormously.

The fruit began to gradually crack. I looked at him without blinking. I kept wondering what was going to come out from inside.

In a few moments, I would be fixed.

The fruit cracked and a human hand came out from inside. This hand belonged to the creature inside.

The creature began to struggle to get out. It was a bit like a chick trying to hatch from its egg. For my part, I didn't miss a single thing. I didn't even have time to blink.

A few minutes later, the creature managed to get out of the fruit.

At 1m45 tall, she had a human shape but also... She had cat ears and a tail at the back.

Everyone in the room was stunned.

''What do you think it is? '' Ragnar asked.

''I don't really know...'' Magma replied.

The naked young creature stood up, then began to approach us.

“She’s coming towards us! '' Said Nebulime.

Once close to me, she then grabbed my hand, then she started to lick me. She raised her head a few seconds later and suddenly grabbed onto me.

''Papanya! '' She said in a cute voice.

“Papanya? '' I replied looking confused.

Gloria with tears in her eyes took the young creature in her arms and hugged her very tightly.

'' Minia... You're alive, it's really you! ''

Tears kept falling from her eyes.

However, she seemed to have found a smile again.

For my part, I was happy to have created a new species.

End of chapter.