Chosen as the Demon Lord Despite Being a Hero

The Great Prophet paid with his life to foretell that a Demon King capable of overturning the world would be born ten years later.

Jack, a hero, volunteered to go undercover in the Demon King's castle, hoping to change the prophecy.

Three years, then another three years, then another three years.

Under the hero's reforms, the Demon King's castle, which had been in ruins, began to flourish.

The ten-year deadline arrived.

At the Second Congress of Demon Representatives, the hero was fully prepared.

As long as the Demon King was elected, Jack was certain he could kill him on the spot.

"Now, we announce the voting results!"

"Hmm... Unanimous! Just as everyone hoped!"

"The new Demon King is..."

Jack's eyes widened. He could already picture the imperial streets strewn with flower petals and ribbons, and countless people singing and dancing to celebrate his heroic deed.

"Our beloved Representative Jack! Applause!!!"

As countless demons offered him their blessings, a tear slowly slid down Jack's cheek.

"Damn it!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.