Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku

***Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku*** (リアリスト魔王による聖域なき異世界改革, The Legend of Rebuilding World By Realist Demon King / The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King) is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryousuke Hata. Originally published via the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in May 2018, the series was later acquired by Micro Magazine, which began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Yuugen (Vol. 1-2) and Yuu Hitaki (Vol. 3+). A manga adaptation, illustrated by Hiiro Akikaze, began serialization on the Dengeki no Shin Bungei-based web manga platform *ASCII Media Works* in January 2019.

## Synopsis

Seventy-two feudal demon lords vie for power. The weakest among them is also the youngest: Ashtarot, who retains memories from his human life as a researcher. While he possesses neither an army nor immense power, his talent is his pragmatism. From killing potential heroes before they gain power to using underhanded tricks and lies, everything is fair game for the 72nd demon lord.

Ashtarot's ultimate goal is to dominate the other demon lords—whether by conquering them or allying with them—and ascend as the Demon King. Accompanied by the demon maid Eve and his subordinates, Ashtarot makes a name for himself as the demon lord who will use any tactic to win—utilizing the power known as realism!

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## List of Published Books

### *Novel*

written by Ryousuke Hata. Originally published via the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in May 2018, the series was later acquired by Micro Magazine, which began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Yuugen (Vol. 1-2) and Yuu Hitaki (Vol. 3+).

1. Released date January 17, 2019 - ISBN 978-4049122688
2. Released date March 18, 2019 - ISBN 978-4049123883
3. Released date December 17, 2019 - ISBN 978-4049126808
4. Released date November 17, 2020 - ISBN 978-4049134988

LN Vol. 1LN Vol. 2LN Vol. 3LN Vol. 4
### *Manga*

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Hiiro Akikaze, began serialization on the Dengeki no Shin Bungei-based web manga platform *ASCII Media Works* in January 17, 2019. The series was licensed and released in english by *Yen Press*. Manga adaptation of the light novel: with art by Manatsu Suzuki. It was serialized in Dengeki Maoh and released under the Dengeki Comics NEXT imprint from July 2019.

1. Released date July 26, 2019 - ISBN 9784049127164
2. Released date February 27, 2020 - ISBN 978-4049130430
3. Released date October 24, 2020 - ISBN 978-4049134681
4. Released date May 27, 2021 - ISBN 978-4049138108
5. Released date January 27, 2022 - ISBN 978-4049141924
6. Released date August 26, 2022 - ISBN 978-4049145526
7. Released date February 27, 2023 - ISBN 978-4049148800
8. Released date September 26, 2023 - ISBN 978-4049151978

Manga Vol. 1Manga Vol. 2Manga Vol. 3Manga Vol. 4Manga Vol. 5Manga Vol. 6Manga Vol. 7Manga Vol. 8

## Astaroth

### Title:

* God of Strategy
* The Demon King of Conspiracy

### Aliases:

* The Two-Face Coward
* Demon King Ashtarot
* The Realist Demon Lord

### Nickname:

* Ashito *(by Goddess)*
* Ast *(by Jeanne D'Arc)*

### Affiliation:

* Capricious *(Transcendent Goddess)*
* Adventurer's Guild
* Goddiev

### Allied:

* Hijikata Toshizo *(Servant)*
* Jeanne d'Arc *(Servant)*
* Fuuma Kotarou *(Servant)*
* Kongming *(Servant)*

## 「Biographical Information」

### Traits:

Reincarnated, Demon King, Conqueror, King

### Relatives:

* Unnamed Father
* Eve *(Attendant)*
* Ryouma *(Attendant)*
* Hannibal Barca *(Teacher †)*

### Occupation:

* Researcher *(Former)*
* Ruler
* 72nd Demon King

## 「Physical Description」

### Status:

Active

> "*I hope i can put an end to this Era, As soon as possible. I'll create a world, where children can laugh and smile.*"
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In a rotted away castle, Ashta/Ast awoke as a Demon King. Seventy-two feudal demon lords vie for power. The weakest among them is also the youngest: Ashtarot, who retains memories from his human life as a researcher. While he possesses neither an army nor immense power, his talent is his pragmatism. From killing potential heroes before they gain power to using underhanded tricks and lies, everything is fair game for the 72nd demon lord.

Ashtarot/Astaroth's ultimate goal is to dominate the other demon lords—whether by conquering them or allying with them—and ascend as the Demon King. Accompanied by the demon maid Eve and his subordinates, Ashtarot/Astaroth makes a name for himself as the demon lord who will use any tactic to win—utilizing the power known as realism! With his wisdom from a past life, he would rule over his lands as a thorough realist. “Demon King, why are you attacking the level 1 Heroes?” “*Defeat them before they become stronger. That is called strategy.*” “*Demon King, why are you sending fake money to the enemy country?*” “To bring chaos to their economy so they will self-destruct.” “The werewolf troops have attacked. Should we use silver bullets?” “Not bullets, shoot them with canons.” And like that, Ashta/Ast ‘reformed’ the old tendencies. He became a lord who was loved by the people and his subordinates and would go on to be called the most powerful Demon King in history.

Astaroth was a lord in his old world where he researched about opening portals to other worlds. Coming from a world that had also been a world of swords and sorcery, but there were no Demon Lords there. According to Astaroth the his previous world, Magic was not so easy to use and the creation of monsters didn't exist. He died while conducting a research on Japan

***Personality:***

* He is a pragmatic realistic person. He cares deeply for those who are under him with merciful nature, being both cruel and kind personality.

### Abilities

> "*That you are a realist. Normally, a person who wakes up in your situation would be in quite a panic. They would be confused. They wouldn’t be able to answer properly. But you have easily accepted reality, and have adapted. I think that that is a talent. And so I saved you after such an unfortunate death, and you were reborn in this world.*"
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Ashtaroth has seen a good tactician for his troops. Maximizes the power of allied troops as an army, including oneself, it has the power of being Realistic being equivalent to making troops as determined as soldiers who know they are going to die, thus they will fight unto their deaths until their lives are exhausted.

* *Mana Control*
* *Multi-Layer Barrier*
* *Magic Sense*
 **Magic:*** *Teleportation [Novice Tier]*
* *Envoy of the Stellar World, Meteor* [Incantation: O' star above, the times has come, Rain down and up leave the earth!]
* *Hellfire* [Incantation: “Embers of the stars that sleep under the earth! Awaken from your ancient slumber! Burn the flames of judgment! Burn the flames of hatred!”]
* *Forbidden Magic, Flare* [Incantation: Dark symbols are written deep inside, The soul that brings destruction. turn into the genesis of the ultimate fire and burn the evil.]
* Attack of the Demon King, Roaring Flame Fist [Incantation: My right-hand groans and howls! It roars and shouts for the death of the Demon King!]
* *Ice lance* [Incantation: Coldness of the void, Heed my call, Sharpen your blade and pierce these sinners!]
* *Water Barrier* [Incantation: O' Tranquil water, Protect these brave People.]
* *Forbidden Magic; Red Flame King*: ancient Majin of fire that unleashed scorching heat to the user's body without hurting it.
* *Pillars of fire*
* *Dark Lance*
* *Lightning Bolt*
* *Lightning bolts*
* *Storms of ice*
* *Wind blades*
* *Tame Magic [Novice Tier]*
* *Healing Magic [Advanced Tier]*
* *Illusion Magic [Advanced Tier]*
* *Bind*: A binding spell that grew vines twisted like snakes, binding the legs and eventually their entire bodies.
* *Amplified Magic*
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**Summon Magic:*** Water Spirit: *Undine*
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A tactical knowledge that Ashtaroth used not for one-on-one combat situations, but for battles where many are mobilized. As part being reincarnated by the goddess, Astaroth gave a massive amount of magic power and mana as a gift. As great feat of Astaroth is very adaptable in the world no time.

[Augmented Ring] : It boost Magic Aptitude of the user.Ashtaroth CoreHijikata & Jean [Left] - The Goddess & Eve [Right]Forbidden Magic, flare
## External Link

* *Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku* ─ Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
* *Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku* ─ Official Website (Dengeki Maoh)
* *Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku* ─ Manga Website (ComicWalker)

## Trivia

* The Two-Face Coward is alias of famous Japanese Lord, Sanada Masayuki.