Haruto had survived many nightmares since coming to this world.

[✓] Accidentally overpowered? Yes.

[✓] Accidentally engaged to a Demon Lord? Unfortunately.

[✓] Accidentally started a cult? Still not over that.

[✓] Accidentally became an adventurer? Worst mistake of his life.

[✓] Accidentally became the new Demon King? He was currently suffering through that one.

Now, he was standing in the Demon King's palace, staring in horror as demons hurriedly prepared a coronation ceremony.

Banners with his face were being hung.

A golden throne was being polished.

The royal crown was being enchanted with dark energy.

And Haruto?

Haruto was planning his escape.

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Haruto Tries to Reason With the Demons (Fails Instantly)

"Listen!" Haruto shouted, waving his arms. "I am not a demon, I am not your king, and I am not doing this!"

The royal demon attendants nodded respectfully.

"Understood, Your Majesty!"

"STOP CALLING ME THAT!"

"Your Highness is so humble," one of the demons muttered.

"TRULY, HE IS WISE BEYOND HIS YEARS!" another one cried.

Haruto felt a headache forming.

"I am leaving!"

"Of course, sire!"

"No, seriously, I'm walking away now!"

"Yes, yes, a wise king always takes time to reflect before his grand ascension!"

Haruto turned to Lilia, pleading. "Help me fix this!"

Lilia smiled innocently. "Fix what? You're their king now~."

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"NO, I AM NOT!"

"Yet here we are~."

Haruto screamed internally.

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Haruto's Escape Plan (Total Failure)

Haruto activated Stealth MAX.

He snuck through the palace corridors, blending into the shadows.

Alright. All I have to do is slip past the guards, get out of the city, and disappear forever.

He reached the castle gates.

Freedom was just ahead.

Then—

BOOOOOM!

The entire city shook.

A massive dark energy barrier erupted around the palace.

Haruto froze mid-step.

"...What."

A demon guard appeared beside him.

"Your Majesty, I see you're testing our new security measures!"

"SECURITY MEASURES?!"

"Yes, we have activated the Grand Demon Barrier to prevent enemy infiltration—"

"AND YOU TRAPPED ME INSIDE?!"

"Ah, yes! The barrier prevents all unauthorized movement!"

Haruto's eye twitched violently.

"WHO AUTHORIZED THIS?!"

"Lady Lilia did!"

Haruto whipped around.

Lilia was standing at the balcony, sipping tea.

She waved at him.

"Going somewhere, dear?"

Haruto internally screamed.

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Haruto's Desperate Attempt to Break the Barrier (Fails Spectacularly)

"FINE!" Haruto stomped forward, cracking his knuckles. "I'll break the barrier myself!"

The demons gasped.

"TRULY, OUR KING IS MIGHTY!"

"SILENCE!"

Haruto punched the air in front of him.

BOOOOOOOM!

A massive shockwave erupted.

The entire palace trembled.

The barrier cracked—

Then reformed instantly.

Haruto stared at it.

"...You have GOT to be kidding me."

"The barrier is self-repairing, Your Majesty!" the guards reported cheerfully.

"I HATE EVERYTHING!"

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Meanwhile, the Demon Army is Preparing for War

As Haruto was losing his mind, the Demon Generals were gathered in the war chamber.

A massive map of the continent lay before them.

One of the generals slammed his fist on the table.

"Our great king has finally ascended!"

"It is time to conquer the world in his name!"

The demons erupted into cheers.

"PRAISE KING HARUTO! PRAISE HIS WAR!"

At that moment, Haruto burst into the room.

"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!"

The generals knelt immediately.

"Your Majesty, we were just planning the first war campaign in your honor!"

Haruto twitched violently.

"I DON'T WANT A WAR!"

The demons exchanged confused glances.

"...You don't?"

"NO!"

"Then… what shall we do?"

"I DON'T KNOW, HAVE A PICNIC OR SOMETHING?!"

Silence.

The demons all looked at each other.

Then—

"OUR KING HAS SPOKEN!"

"PREPARE THE GRAND DEMON KINGDOM PICNIC!"

"LET THERE BE FESTIVITIES!"

Haruto felt his soul leave his body.

"THAT WASN'T A COMMAND!"

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The Coronation Ceremony That Haruto Didn't Want

Before Haruto could protest further, a demon rushed into the room.

"Your Majesty! The coronation ceremony is ready!"

Haruto paled.

"No. NO. NO, NO, NO—"

"Come, my dear husband~," Lilia said sweetly, grabbing his arm. "It is time to take your rightful place on the throne."

"I DON'T WANT A THRONE!"

"Yet here we are~."

Haruto was dragged out of the room.

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The Ceremony (Haruto's Absolute Despair)

Thousands of demons gathered in the capital square.

Trumpets blared.

Massive banners unfurled, each one depicting Haruto's face.

And at the center—

A giant golden throne sat at the top of a massive staircase.

Haruto stood at the bottom of the steps, trembling.

"I refuse to do this."

Lilia nudged him forward.

"Go on, dear. It's your big moment~."

"I AM GOING TO SCREAM."

Sylphiel smiled. "It is only natural for my beloved to be a king."

"I AM NOT YOUR BELOVED."

Emberis grinned. "If you don't sit on the throne, I'll just carry you up there myself."

Haruto paled.

Fel poked his side. "C'mon, boss. It's just a chair."

"IT'S NOT JUST A CHAIR!"

Princess Emilia sighed. "At this point, shouldn't you just accept it?"

Haruto turned away.

"No. Nope. I refuse. This isn't happening."

"Then we shall begin the ceremony!"

A demon priest stepped forward.

"ALL HAIL KING HARUTO!"

Haruto whimpered.

Then—

The golden crown was placed on his head.

Fireworks exploded.

The demons cheered.

And in that moment—

Haruto finally accepted his fate.

"This is my villain origin story."

Lilia hugged his arm.

"Oh, darling, smile more. You are our king now~."

Haruto internally screamed.