Haruto had suffered many disasters in this world.
[✓] Accidentally became the Demon King.
[✓] Accidentally started a war.
[✓] Accidentally got engaged to a Demon Lord.
[✓] Accidentally invaded a neighboring kingdom.
And now?
Now, he was sitting in the royal palace of Alveria, staring in horror as another king tried to arrange his marriage.
Haruto buried his face in his hands.
"I hate everything."
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Alveria's Reaction to Haruto Becoming the Demon King
The moment Princess Emilia returned to Alveria, she had immediately reported the news.
Her father, King Reginald of Alveria, had sat in stunned silence for a full minute before finally speaking:
"Wait… so Haruto, the man who ran away from being your knight, is now the Demon King?"
"Yes, Father," Emilia said solemnly.
The royal court erupted into chaos.
"THIS IS TERRIBLE!" one noble shouted.
"THE DEMONS HAVE A HUMAN KING?!"
"HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!"
King Reginald rubbed his temples. "Explain it again. Slowly."
Emilia took a deep breath. "Haruto somehow defeated the previous Demon King in a duel—by accident, apparently—and now the demons worship him."
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The entire court froze.
"By accident?"
"Yes."
The king stared blankly.
Then, after another long pause—
"Fascinating."
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Alveria's New Political Strategy: Make Haruto Family
At first, Alveria's leadership was unsure what to do.
If Haruto, a human, was now leading the Demon Kingdom, was that a threat or an opportunity?
For days, the royal advisors debated.
Then, everything changed when news arrived that Haruto had 'led' a march on Alveria's rival kingdom.
To the outside world, it looked like a bold military move.
To King Reginald, it was proof of Haruto's power.
The king nodded to himself.
"A human ruling demons… and now showing his strength on the battlefield…"
He smirked.
"I have made my decision."
He stood up dramatically.
"If we cannot fight him, we shall make him family!"
The court gasped.
"You don't mean—!"
"Yes!" the king declared. "We shall offer him Princess Emilia's hand in marriage!"
The nobles burst into applause.
"TRULY, OUR KING IS A GENIUS!"
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Back to the Present – Haruto's New Nightmare
Haruto sat frozen in the royal banquet hall of Alveria, staring at King Reginald.
The king was smiling at him like a proud father.
And across from him, Princess Emilia sat stiffly, looking like she had just been handed the most stressful responsibility of her life.
The table was covered in a massive feast.
The nobles watched with excitement.
And the worst part?
Haruto had just been told, very matter-of-factly, that he was expected to marry Princess Emilia.
"...I'm sorry. What."
The king chuckled. "You heard me, King Haruto!"
"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"
"You are the Demon King, and we, the proud kingdom of Alveria, would be honored to strengthen ties with your rule."
Haruto's eye twitched violently.
"SINCE WHEN AM I A 'DEMON'?!"
"You rule the demons, don't you?"
"AGAINST MY WILL!"
"Yet here we are."
Haruto grabbed his own face, shaking.
"WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP SAYING THAT?!"
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Haruto Tries to Refuse (Fails Instantly, Again)
"Alright, NO. I am NOT marrying Princess Emilia." Haruto stood up. "I refuse."
The king nodded wisely.
"A strong ruler should never be forced into marriage. I respect that."
Haruto exhaled in relief.
Finally.
Someone understood.
Then the king said—
"Therefore, we shall hold a Grand Royal Engagement Tournament!"
Haruto froze.
"...What."
"The princess will compete in a series of trials to prove she is worthy of your hand!"
The nobles erupted into cheers.
Haruto screamed.
"THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!"
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The Harem War Escalates Again
Before Haruto could process his impending doom, Lilia giggled.
"Oh my~. So the humans are finally joining the competition?"
Sylphiel smiled serenely. "It seems another challenger has entered the fray."
"IT IS NOT A CHALLENGE!" Haruto screamed. "IT IS NOT A COMPETITION!"
Emberis grinned. "Hah! If we're deciding Haruto's queen through combat, I'm winning this."
"THERE SHOULD BE NO COMPETITION AT ALL!"
Fel snickered. "Boss, I think at this point, you should just embrace it."
"I WILL NEVER EMBRACE IT!"
Emilia stood up, determination blazing.
"I refuse to lose to any of you."
Haruto collapsed onto the table.
"I hate it here."
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Haruto's New Horrible Realization
"Let me get this straight."
"I 'conquered' a kingdom by accident."
"I am now considered both the Demon King and a 'Hero King.'"
"Another woman has joined the harem war."
"And now a royal tournament is being held to decide my wife?!"
The entire room nodded.
Haruto slumped forward.
"I hate my life."