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

Today, the princess made a momentous decision.

I want that, not a mere substitute. I'll get one and sleep upon it.

"Special Quest"

"Get One at All Costs and Sleep upon It"

But the problem is, I can only acquire one in the Human Realm.

I have no choice...

Demon King! The princess is leaving the Demon Castle again!

Say what?!

"Tenth Night"

"The Princess in Endopolis"

What should I do? Should I dispatch all to recapture her?

It's okay, this happens all the time. I'm sure she'll be back soon.

Demon King! The non-perishable foods have been stolen!

--What?! --What?!

"Jerky"

"Jerky"

"All-out mode item 1"

Sh-She's still within the grounds, though, right?

She'll never get past the new fort--

Demon King! The explosives have also been stolen!

"Fort"

"Fort"

"All-out mode item 2"

After each explosion, I have three seconds before it collapses.

She seems more determined than usual.

She does.

Yes.

Wait, was she always this fast of a runner?

Perhaps it's easier to run in those clothes.

Can clothes make that drastic a change?!

But what is her objective?

Demon King! I found this in her cell!

Off to visit the Human Realm. Off to visit the Human Realm.

Off to visit--

Do whatever it takes to recapture her!

Th-The Human Realm?! Did it say Human Realm?!

It is the time of year to return home.

She's a damn hostage!

All hands! Don't let the princess get past the Forest of Sacred Treasure!

A poison swamp lies ahead of it!

Damn, that princess is such a pain!

Projected coordinates... There!

Give it up!

Yes!

She got past him!

How did she do it?! Does she play football?!

"Captive princess"

How did she do it?! Does she play football?!

Poseidon, do that move again! Hello? Poseidon?!

"Running past"

That warp move was pretty cool.

Dammit! Dammit! What an idiot!

He's taken damage somehow!

You're useless! Let me handle this!

"Potion stoppers attack"

Yeowch!

Fire Venom Dragon!

J-Just what is she?! What are we up against, a ninja?!

"Robbery" "Escape"

"Robbery" "Escape"

She could be...

"Caltrops(?)"

She could be...

"Caltrops(?)"

She's a captive princess! Calm yourself, please!

But if she goes any farther, she'll encounter the poison swamp!

Look, a flying pod!

So she plans to evade it by flying.

In her haste, the princess has chosen a conspicuous mode of transport!

"To somewhere not here"

N-No, it's a decoy!

Which way did she go, then?

"Poison swamp"

Jet skiing!

"Scissors"

Jet skiing!

"Shield of Wind's power source" "Scissors"

Jet skiing!

"Dominating the field!!!"

She's completely dominating the field!

Demon King?

That's it! I'm going down there to set a trap!

What? You have one?

I'm setting it at the far side of the swamp!

You sound a little desperate.

"Bed trap"

Wait, hang on.

She'll never fall for that.

She a wild animal?

Y-You wanted to purchase sleep products?!

Yeah.

Human's Shopping Channel!

Here's the product of the day!

I present the R&R Massage Pillow, a top seller in the Human Realm!

Free of magic, get the best sleep of your life using only the power of human science!

Nanomachines within deliver low-frequency vibrations. High tech and ubiquitous!

These have sold so fast, you'll find three in every household!

I planned to bring back souvenirs for you.

That's not the issue!

Sheesh... Listen, you're a hostage !

You may have thought to go on a quick shopping trip,

but the nearest human town is miles away!

Is that what you were worried about?

Plus, if a human saw you out there alone, they would've taken you back home.

As the demon king, I cannot allow that!

So, don't do this--

Then... Then, come with me to the Human Realm.

Huh?

Nuh-uh! No way! What are you saying?!

One jump for you and you're there, right?

I won't try to go by myself if you accompany me.

B-But if people find out we're demons in a human town...

Besides, humans and demons despise each other.

It would probably be fine.

How can you be so heedless?

Because I know you're all kind and good people.

Um, I-I suppose if we treat it as an inspection...

What?!

But Demon King! W-Wouldn't it be more prudent to think it through?!

It's set, then. Make it tomorrow. Don't want it to be sold out. Good night.

What?!

"Quest Continues"

Tomorrow?!

We're going on an outing tomorrow, huh? That might make it hard to fall asleep.

But trying to sleep in the excitement the night before an outing

is part of the experience.

Zzz...

H-Hey, what should I do? I can't sleep.

"Rarely visits human towns"

I-It'll be my first time.

"Never leaves the Demon Castle"

How much do we need to disguise ourselves?

Probably just our horns and tails?

Perhaps I should shave my fur...

Not that.

Th-The Human Realm? My blue skin means I'm staying behind.

-But why the heck is that dog so keen on going?

--Not your fur. --But why the heck is that dog so keen on going?

-But why the heck is that dog so keen on going?

"Fire Venom Dragon"

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle !

We're here.

Endopolis, the nearest city to the Demon Castle.

"Endopolis"

The princess has her disguise, and I've got the perfect one myself!

"Traveler look"

The princess has her disguise, and I've got the perfect one myself!

The princess has her disguise, and I've got the perfect one myself!

"Horns"

Huh?

That's right!

"Ears" "Tail"

Uh...

Covering my whole body works sufficiently.

Huh?!

Wh-What was that for?!

"Practicing for Halloween"

"Practicing for Halloween"

Ah, so it's for Halloween!

We're going in!

"Bam"

"Disguises"

Princess, we've only come to survey the area.

We're going back immediately after you get your item.

I know. Thanks for letting me drag you along.

I understand the position I'm in.

"Hostage"

Her words and actions don't match up!

What? When did you get that? What's that? Popcorn?!

This one's salted butter, this one's caramel, and this one's banana milk tea flavored.

Is this a theme park?!

Wait, how'd you pay for them?

I popped open a couple of treasure boxes recently...

You can't just take the contents!

I got some for you all, too. Here.

Wh-What's this?

These are delightful!

What are these called?

Endopolis' famed confections, Kill Those Demons Sweet Buns.

Skewered Demon Dumplings included.

Want to buy extra to take back as souvenirs?

No thanks! Curse those humans!

Delicious.

Did this dog really think this disguise would fool anybody?

"Let it go since he's cute"

A-Anyway, quickly get your item so we can return home.

What was it again? The R&R Massage Pillow?