Haruto had suffered many disasters since arriving in this world.
[✓] Accidentally became overpowered.
[✓] Accidentally started a cult.
[✓] Accidentally got a harem of lunatics.
[✓] Accidentally became an adventurer.
And now?
Now, the Demon King had declared war on humanity.
Because of him.
Because of Lilia.
Because he had somehow gotten engaged to the Demon Lord without realizing it.
And so, for the first time in his life, Haruto truly reflected on his past mistakes.
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One Year Ago – The Day Haruto's Peaceful Life Ended
Haruto had only been in this world for a few months.
And at the time?
He had a simple goal.
"I just wanna live a quiet life," he had muttered to himself, lying on a grassy hill, watching the clouds drift by.
There was no chaos.
There were no women chasing him.
There was no harem war.
It was peaceful.
It was perfect.
And then—
A giant fireball crashed into the ground right next to him.
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The Worst First Meeting in History
Haruto slowly sat up, coughing from the smoke.
"...What the hell just happened?"
A crater had formed beside him.
And inside it—
A young woman with long raven-black hair, crimson-red eyes, and a billowing black dress stood dramatically in the smoke.
Her cape fluttered in the wind.
Her glowing demonic aura cracked the ground.
Her expression was one of pure arrogance.
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And then she pointed directly at him.
"You there!"
Haruto blinked.
"...Me?"
"Yes, you!" she declared. "Bow before me, mortal! I am Lilia, the next Demon Lord, and your new ruler!"
Haruto stared.
Then he laid back down on the grass.
"Nah, I'm good."
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Lilia's Ego Takes a Hit
"W-What?" Lilia stumbled forward. "I said bow!"
Haruto yawned. "Yeah, yeah, you seem busy. Go rule someone else."
Lilia's eye twitched.
"You… you dare ignore me?!"
"Yep."
"I am the strongest demon in the world!"
"Cool, I'm unemployed. We all have problems."
Lilia trembled with frustration.
"You… you…"
Then, suddenly—
Her entire demeanor changed.
"Wait…" she whispered, her red eyes locking onto Haruto.
"A human who feels no fear in my presence?"
"I'm just too lazy to be afraid."
Lilia's face turned pink.
"Could it be… that you are the one destined for me?!"
Haruto froze.
"...What."
Then—
Lilia grabbed his hand.
"Very well!" she declared. "From this moment forward, I shall make you my husband!"
Haruto choked on air.
"EXCUSE ME?!"
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Haruto Tries to Refuse (Fails Immediately)
"WAIT, WAIT, WAIT," Haruto yanked his hand back. "We just met! You can't just declare me your husband!"
"Of course I can," Lilia nodded. "I am the next Demon Lord. I get whatever I want."
"WHAT KIND OF LOGIC IS THAT?!"
"Demon logic."
"THAT'S NOT A THING!"
Lilia stepped closer, smirking.
"You intrigue me, Haruto~."
Haruto took a step back.
"NO. NO INTRIGUING. I AM NOT INTRIGUING. I AM BORING. VERY, VERY BORING."
"A man with no fear, no hesitation, and such power? You are mine, Haruto."
"I AM NOT YOURS!"
"Too late. It is decided."
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The First Escape Attempt (Total Failure)
Haruto turned and ran.
"NOPE. NOPE. NOPE. NOT HAPPENING."
For exactly five seconds, Haruto felt hope.
Then—
BOOM.
Lilia appeared right in front of him.
"Going somewhere, dear?" she smirked.
Haruto skidded to a stop.
"...HOW DID YOU GET HERE SO FAST?!"
"I teleported."
"YOU CAN TELEPORT?!"
"Yes. It's convenient, isn't it?"
"IT'S A NIGHTMARE!"
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The Most Unfair Fight in History
Haruto activated Speed MAX and Agility MAX.
If I can't outrun her, I'll just have to fight—
"Dark Binding!" Lilia chanted.
SHOOM!
Dark energy wrapped around Haruto's arms and legs, pinning him in place.
Haruto froze.
Then slowly, mechanically, he looked down at himself.
"...Did you just cast a 'sit still and shut up' spell on me?"
"Yes~."
"I HAVE BEEN DENIED MY BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS!"
"Hush now, my husband. This is all part of our love story~."
"I REJECT THIS LOVE STORY!"
Lilia ignored him.
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Haruto Accidentally Proposes (Somehow)
"Well, well~," Lilia purred, leaning closer. "Now that I have subdued you, we can begin our proper engagement."
"THERE IS NO ENGAGEMENT!"
"Oh, but you already proposed, remember?"
Haruto froze.
"...What."
Lilia smirked. "Just now, when you yelled 'I reject this love story.'"
"WHAT ABOUT IT?!"
"In ancient demon tongue, that phrase means 'I accept our eternal bond.'"
Haruto's soul left his body.
"I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THAT."
"Too late. It is demon law."
"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS DEMON LAW!"
"Yet here we are~."
Haruto screamed internally.
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Back to the Present – Haruto's Regret
Haruto rubbed his temples, returning to reality.
"I should've just let her kill me that day."
Lilia smiled sweetly, hugging his arm. "Ah, nostalgia. Our first meeting was so romantic~."
"IT WAS A KIDNAPPING!"
"Oh, hush, darling. You belong to me now."
"I BELONG TO NO ONE."
Sylphiel tilted her head. "Oh? But you belong to me as well, husband."
"I BELONG TO NO ONE!"
"Yet here we are," Emberis smirked.
Haruto grabbed his head, shaking violently.
"SOMEBODY HELP ME."
Claire sipped her drink. "No."
Haruto collapsed onto the counter.
"I hate it here."