Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle (魔王城でおやすみ)

Once, in times when humans and demons mingled and coexisted...

...humans led happy lives full of laughter

under the long-standing rule of the United Nation of Goodereste.

Wait for me!

However...

--Demons! --Run!

...the demon king, seeking to destabilize the nation, appeared from the abyss

Twilight the Demon King

and proclaimed to the humans,

I have captured your princess!

If you wish her returned, surrender all rule of your lands to the demons.

Princess!

Princess?!

His words caused great anger and suffering throughout the nation

on behalf of the princess.

Oh, Princess Syalis!

I pray for your safety!

At that moment, a young man cried out.

Citizens! Raise your heads!

I will rescue the princess from the Demon Castle without fail!

Dawner the Hero

Hero!

But the demon king's forces are mighty!

You will face countless hardships on your journey!

No, they're of little significance!

Indeed... they're nothing compared to the suffering of Princess Syalis,

who's been abducted to the distant Demon Realm at the ends of the earth!

Nation of Goodereste

All accepted the hero's words and worried deeply for the princess.

At that moment, the abducted princess was...

Demon Realm

Demon Castle

...confined and anguishing behind the sturdy walls of her Demon Castle prison.

Princess Syalis

There's nothing to do other than sleep.

Well, it stands to reason.

Though I'm a hostage, they do me no harm.

Neither do I have the duties of my country.

I get three rather tasty meals a day.

But...

"Killer Clown"

"Two-Headed Dragon"

"Flame Guillotine"

Oh, the princess!

...I simply can't get a good night's rest!

So I'm sleepy no matter how much I sleep.

I can't recover from the fatigue of daily life here.

I could fall asleep in about ten seconds back home.

Could it be the pillow?

Is it because of this cheap pillow?

It's kind of scratchy and stiff.

That's it! If only I had better bedding!

"Quest" "Luxury Pillow"

But what to use for cloth and stuffing?

"Teddy Demons"

They will work just fine.

It's for my sleep. Forgive me.

No, I suppose this is more efficient.

S-So fluffy.

Good.

I see.

The key, in exchange for more brushing.

Hey, it's the princess!

The human princess is walking about!

Say what?!

"First Night" "Sleepless Princess of the Castle"

Aw, come on. She's actually gone.

"Quilladillo"

Where'd the princess go?

What's the guard up t--yeowch!

Sh-She went that way!

Where is she?!

"Item Storage"

Where'd she go?!

Find her! Find her!

Hm? What's all the commotion?

Bad news! The abducted princess is at death's door!

What?!

She needs vividly colorful Red Herbs, Yellow Herbs, and Green Herbs!

They're in that chest! Take them!

Huh?

I've obtained materials for a good night's sleep!

First, spin the fur to make yarn.

Then, sew herb-dyed curtains together with this needle

and fill it with fluffy stuffing.

I present the deluxe princess sleep pillow!

"Quest Complete"

"Well done!"

Well done!

The sound it makes is completely different.

My built-up fatigue is hitting me...

"Demon King"

Is it true that the princess escaped for a time?

It is true, Demon King. The whole castle was in a panic.

The princess laments, despairs, and awaits rescue

in my demon's lair of a castle, does she not?

I must talk to her!

You're really doing it?

Make that tomorrow?

Zzz...

Be sure to reclaim the key!

"Teddy Demon" "Fluffiness: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆" "Willpower: ☆☆" "Lesser demon."

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle .

The Nation of Goodereste has been in mourning

since the capture of their princess by the demon king.

Another day has dawned.

Elder...

Any word from the hero?

Nothing yet.

Today is the fifth day. Is Princess Syalis safe?

I merely hope that no injuries mar her fair skin.

The best sleep I've had in a while.

I have sheet marks on my face!

I let my guard down after acquiring an agreeable pillow.

This Demon Castle's sheets are cheap, too?

"Way off the pillow"

Plus, my sleeping posture is not the best.

And my crown marked on my forehead.

Why do I even sleep with it on?

But I can't rest easy unless there's something to hold my bangs down.

Can't I make a headband from the pillow remnants?

"Quest" "Soft Headband"

But there's no point unless it's cute.

I need a tool for more detailed work.

Princess, your meal!

Oh, my, you're awake today?

"Scissors Sorcerer"

I believe this is our first meeting since you're always asleep.

Nice to meet you.

Scissors!

Sorry I was a tad late.

Scissors... scissors...

You must be hungry.

My scissor fastener was acting up--Oops!

Goodness! It's broken at last. I'll need something else to fasten them.

Why, your crown? For me? You're sure?

In exchange for a pair of your scissors.

You don't say! Of course. Take as many as you need!

Behold! My crown headband!

"Quest Complete"

"Very cute!"

Very cute!

I almost forgot. I haven't solved my bed sheet issue yet.

Besides, what am I to do with these overlarge scissors I got?

"Quest" "Luxury Sheets"

Red Siberians

Hm?

Bad news! The princess is hunting for cloaks near the clock tower

using a giant pair of scissors!

What?! Severe punishment will--

Princess!

Not this.

Where? Where is the silky cloak I saw earlier?

No cloak will be left uncut!

Great, that was an easy transport job.

"Scaly Reindeer"

Thanks, Ghost Shroud!

"Ghost Shroud"

No problem!

Yeah!

I-I can't believe it. The cloth itself is alive.

But I have no need for the head and arms.

Ghost Shroud!

I've obtained a sheet to sleep on!

"Quest Complete"

"Excellent work!"

Excellent work!

But I can't simply start sleeping on it.

A new sheet requires certain etiquette,

especially since I took great pains to acquire it.

I cannot start without doing this first.

Dive into a sea of sheets!

Amazing. A lovely fragrance.

Plus, its spiritual aura moisturizes my skin.