Andrealphus. The sixty-fifth demon in Solomon's seventy-two demons, appearing in the form of a peacock. A master of clever arguments, giving knowledge of surveying, astronomy, geometry, and the like.
Andre's lecture continued without end.
But... petty logic? Nah, she was reliable when it counted. Whether she was reliable outside of work was another question. Even now, she was lecturing me out of real concern for my safety. Self-interest probably played a part too. Had she named herself? Or was it God?
'Are you even listening, Master?'
"Of course I am!" I snapped to attention while still seated.
Paimon—don't you dare copy me, you little show-off.
'Master, I shouldn't have to explain this. It's basic common sense. The kind of common sense that's so obvious it's painful. But you're an idiot, so I'll spell it out for you. For a dungeon master, the dungeon is an extension of their own body.
In the first place, you should be able to create a dungeon on your own, even without an interface like me. But in your case, the dungeon's location is, shall we say... problematic. You'd have gotten yourself killed before you even learned how to handle your magical power. That's why I'm here to support you. And what have you done with that support?
You built a comfortable living room, a bathroom with tech so advanced it's actually useless, a bath with no hot water, and—oh, let's not forget—a shrine on the surface, just for good measure.
Are you stupid? Do you want to die? Are you trying to die?
You've built nothing but this shoddy excuse for a home base, and you haven't touched the dungeon at all. What is this? Some kind of elaborate suicide attempt?
Keep this up... and I'll actually get angry.'
She sighed heavily.
'...Fine. Understood. Allow me to offer some suggestions for your future dungeon management.
First: eliminate the Redcaps that have infiltrated the dungeon. As soon as possible. Ideally, you should expand the dungeon and incorporate them into it, then use traps to finish them off. Their corpses—though a minimal amount—can be absorbed as energy to sustain the dungeon.
Currently, there are twelve Redcaps inside the dungeon. That number has increased since earlier. It would be wise to deal with them swiftly.
Second: learn about elemental affinities.
The dungeon is part of your body. Therefore, you can grant it the elemental affinities of the magic you can use.
To use the boiler as an example: build a room with a Fire affinity behind the large public bath, run pipes through it, and you'll have hot water easily. If you want to heat the water already in the tub, just give the tub a weak Fire affinity and you can reheat it.'
'Incidentally...' She paused. 'Ah, no. Never mind. Perhaps a little suffering will teach you better. Understood? Deal with the Redcaps first. Then get to work on the boiler. I know you're useless, and I know you'll want to skip straight to what you want to do. But the Redcaps come first. Is that clear?'
Come to think of it, my knowledge had just supplied another piece of useless trivia—Mom's the scariest.
Normally, I'd have complained about being given yet another irrelevant piece of information at the worst possible time. But right now, all I could do was nod.
'Are you even listening, Master?'
"Ma'am, yes, ma'am!!"
By the way, here were Kiasu-kun's current stats:
Amduskias (Level 1)
Demon Lord Dungeon Master
HP: 100010/100010
MP: 10002/10002
EXP: 0/100
STR: 4
DEF: 2
AGI: 6
MAG: 0
Skills:
Mana Spring
Divine Protection
Appraisal
Basic Wind Magic
Basic Water Magic
Basic Earth Magic
Basic Fire Magic
Basic Light Magic
Basic Dark Magic
Basic Enhancement Magic
Alignment-less Magic
Spirit Magic
Healing Magic
Spatial Magic
Ancient Magic 1
Ancient Magic 2
Ancient Magic 3
Ancient Magic 4
Ancient Magic 5
Blacksmithing Lv. 100
Alchemy Lv. 100
Synthesis Lv. 100
Equipment:
Gakuran (Student Uniform)
Sneakers
Smartphone
Summary:
Andre's relentless lecture continues, alternating between genuine concern for her master's safety and exasperated frustration at his neglect of dungeon management. The protagonist internally acknowledges her reliability while deflecting with self-deprecating humor, culminating in a status screen reveal that exposes his absurdly overpowered stats despite his apparent laziness. The unresolved tension lies in whether he will actually follow through on dealing with the Redcaps before indulging his comfort-building impulses.
Trivia:
Andre is ranked sixty-fifth among Solomon's seventy-two demons and appears as a peacock.
The protagonist's knowledge randomly supplies irrelevant trivia, including the phrase "Mom's the scariest."
Paimon is a supporting character who mimics the protagonist's actions.
The dungeon's location is described as "problematic," posing survival risks for an inexperienced master.
Redcaps have increased from an unspecified number to twelve within the dungeon.
The protagonist has maxed-out crafting skills (Blacksmithing, Alchemy, Synthesis) at Level 100.
Elemental affinities can be granted to dungeon rooms to create functional utilities like heated baths.
The protagonist's equipment includes a Gakuran, sneakers, and a smartphone—unusual for a dungeon master.
Andre serves as both a support interface and a source of practical knowledge for dungeon management.
The status screen reveals the protagonist has access to five tiers of Ancient Magic despite being Level 1.
Notes:
• Andre - A demon of the sixty-fifth rank in Solomon's seventy-two demons, appearing in the form of a peacock. Acts as a conductor of sophistry and a support interface for the dungeon master. Bestows knowledge of surveying, astronomy, and geometry. Displays a formal, refined demeanor with hidden warmth and genuine concern for her master's safety, though she expresses frustration through sharp lecturing. Colleague of the narrator. Speaks to the Demon Lord without fear. Blunt and sarcastic. Uses insults casually but reveals underlying care through actions. Functions as the straight-man tsukkomi character. The protagonist's smartphone companion who serves as both advisor and voice of reason. Speaks with polite, respectful deference while occasionally expressing exasperation at the master's priorities. Questions the safety of dungeon designs and serves as a grounding presence to the protagonist's whims.
• God - An ancient, divine benefactor and guide to the protagonist, this deity oversees departed souls with a paternalistic yet playfully childish personality. Speaking with casual, modern exasperation, they act as a protector who grants power while maintaining a rational, persuasive demeanor. Though appearing only as a voice, they frequently apologize for their intimidating presence while seeking favors in return.
• Master - The dungeon master and protagonist of the story. A self-aware individual who acknowledges his own laziness and tendency to prioritize comfort over dungeon management. Possesses absurdly high stats and a vast array of skills despite being Level 1. Maintains a casual, modern internal monologue with self-deprecating humor.
• Paimon - An orphaned, shy ogre companion serving Amduskias with deep deference. Appearing as a 190cm tall, handsome female with an ash-gray body, a single jet-black horn, golden eyes, and a voluptuous yet muscular build, she mimics the protagonist's posture. Knowledgeable and polite, she acts as a guide on local threats and monsters, often stammering nervously while providing essential supplies and information.
• Kiasu - Job: Dungeon Master; Relationship: Master to Paimon; Item/Magic: Smartphone with Creation ability; Note: Zero years old, self-deprecating, clings to civilized lifestyle.
• Amduskias - A newly reborn Demon Lord and Dungeon Master, he appears as a slender, boyish figure in a gakuran and sneakers. Pragmatic, self-deprecating, and prone to procrastination, he designs complex traps and bathhouses while seeking allies. Accompanied by his smartphone advisor Andras, this modern isekai figure values sincerity, dreams of companionship, and warmly welcomes the protagonist to his new dungeon.