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

In order to save their abducted princess,

the hero continues his journey, overcoming many trials.

The path splits.

To the right! We'll proceed to the right!

"Police Moles"

A hoard of demons. It was a trap?!

Fight or fall back? What should we do?!

At that moment, while the heroes faced a critical decision...

...the princess was in a similar situation.

Yes, the decision to do laundry.

"Spilled"

How careless of me.

Why did I bring my drink to bed?

"Plus, she found this comforter at a demon murder scene"

It will stain by the time the launderers come.

I must wash it immediately... for the sake of a restful night!

"Quest"

"Sleep With a Clean Comforter"

"Sixth Night"

"The Princess' Unwavering Choice"

I've gathered the big ten for one reason.

To discuss the hero, who got lost taking the wrong path on his way here.

Jeez, he's got no sense of direction.

And he keeps encountering monsters that are too high-leveled for him to beat.

At this rate, his whole party will be defeated before reaching the castle.

That can't happen.

The whole point is for him to level up and for me to beat him at the end!

Then we must figure out how to get the hero here safely.

What troublesome beings.

I must wash this before it stains.

But is there a place big enough to wash a comforter?

If I recall, there's a hero support item in the vault.

Oh, the Fountain of Purity?

The fountain that when its water is clear, it can purify injuries and poisons?

That'll keep the hero safe.

However, if the water is dirtied, it turns into a normal wash basin.

I need something to scrub with...

Hey!

"Bubble Soldier"

This place is off lim--

"Wash"

Just in case, I stationed Bubble Soldier there to guard it.

Nice and lathery.

Perfect precautions!

Then we'll block other paths the hero may wander onto with a Mini Tornado Bomb!

"Mini Tornado Bomb"

That's a one-of-a-kind item!

Yeah, I saved it in case of emergencies.

All the more--

"Rinse"

To fight the hero, it's worth it!

Demon King!

Great! Our plan is perfect!

Not quite.

"Professor Gearbolt"

You're Professor Gearbolt, professional gadget maker!

I've already created something for a situation like this.

Drying rack... rack...

A magnetic item to control the hero's compass to lead him in any direction.

I call it the Magnespear!

Magnetic force, you say?!

I see!

Amazing!

Drying rack... drying rack...

I've even created a place to guide him to.

Where is that?!

We will guide him to an electric demon of my creation.

"New Gearbolter"

Right to New Gearbolter!

Wh-What did you say?!

Aw...

What a nuisance these are.

Worry not. I made it weak to Light, the hero's element.

You plan to use it to boost the hero's confidence?

How thoughtful of you!

That hole...

There is one thing I must warn you about.

What is it?

I'll stick this up there to hang it.

Never let its core come in contact with a magnet. It would cause a mass malfunction.

Who would ever do that to a precision instrument?

You're right. Who would?

Foolish of me.

"Spin-dry"

It generates heat when it malfunctions, but no need for the warning, eh?

"Dry"

All right! Let's go take a look at the real thing!

Yes!

You would never think that the sun doesn't come out at the Demon Castle!

It smells of the sun.

Zzz...

"Quest Complete"

Slept on a clean comforter!

I look forward to seeing--

As punishment for the destruction of vital weaponry of the demon king's military,

you get no soft drinks for a week!

That's all!

So lenient!

"New Gearbolter"

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle .

We've returned here again.

Okay, let's follow the left path this time!

No demons. This must be the correct path!

All right! Forward!

What's wrong?

It's a trap!

While the hero journeyed along treacherous paths,

the changing season brought chilly winds to the princess.

It's already autumn, huh?

It was sweltering until recently. Better cover up my stomach.

But I'll be okay.

I have an item to help me withstand the cold season!

I left my woolen underwear... at home.

Right... and there's no way the Demon Castle would carry anything so sensible.

"Lower body breezy as the wind"

"Materials"

I have the materials for it.

I'll have to make woolen underwear myself in order to keep warm when I sleep!

"Quest"

"Keep Stomach Warm While Sleeping"

Princess, we're here to collect your plates.

Oh? What are you making today?

Better not be something crazy again.

Woolen--

I almost forgot! When I was young...

...I was so happy about my cute woolen undies

--Princess! --that I went around showing its design off to the whole castle.

"Queen Goodereste"

Sya! This is not proper behavior for a princess!

Mother...

I was severely scolded.

But my undies are so cute.

You mustn't say that word!

Your dignity is the royal family's dignity!

You mustn't harm it!

Huh? So what is it? What are you making?

I cannot say it aloud. Then I will...

Under. Wear.

I have preserved my dignity here!

I'll crush you.

In two seconds?!

It's the start of miscommunication.

Okay, I'll need a place to hide while I make the underwear, too.

Demon King, this creation far exceeds that of New Gearbolter!

You've finally completed a new weapon to replace the one that was destroyed!

Yes, I can't wait for its unveiling.

Everyone will be astounded.

That's right!

I'm having bird beast egg custard today!

You really love that stuff, huh?

Sure do!

Why is this place swarming with demons?

"Demon Castle"

Princess! What are you doing?!

You mustn't say that word!

You mustn't... You mustn't...

Hey, say something!

"M a k i n g"

"Morse code"

"M a k i n g"

"Morse code" "M a k i n g"

"U n d e r w e a r"

I preserved the royal family's dignity!

"Medusian"

Oh, no! She was--