Gargard Demon Kingdom

***The Gargard Demon Kingdom*** is the territory of the Demon King. It extends widely to the east, centering on the royal castle. The country's name comes from the current Demon King, Gargard.

The residents are mainly Demons, and although they look like ordinary humans, they have more magical power, which can be used for life or combat. It is also inhabited by different demi-human races such as Elves, Onis, Vampires, Centaurs and Minotaurs.

Due to the famine that spread across the continent, in recent years there have been conflicts with human countries in the West, but with the introduction of new crops and cooking methods, the famine has decreased. Since it is a multiracial nation and the staple food differs by race, the damage from the famine was not severe.

## Goverment

The political system is an *aristocratic class system* with the ***Demon King*** as the center. He is supported by four minister like political demons known as the ***Four Heavenly Kings***. Each of the *Heavenly Kings* are top leaders under the king, with their own territory they govern. Also each have a singular role for the Kingdom. Local affairs are governed by local **Lords**.

### Demon King

The highest authority of the kingdom. Formerly it was the position for the most powerful demi-human destined to face the "Brave Queen". Currently, the citizen most fit to lead is designated as the demon king, regardless of rank or level of power. The position is not hereditary, and two ways of obtaining it are known:

1. Challenge the current Demon King and taking over the throne.
2. Being elected during a period of "absence." (For example, if the Demon King is killed in a war)

In case of "absence", the nobles of the kingdom participate in an **Elective Parliament** and decide the new Demon King. Parliament has no power to dismiss a Demon King, once elected, he will rule until he is overthrown or whitdraws on his own accord.

* **Gargard**: The current Demon King. His real name is *Kibsley*, and he was a local aristocrat before becoming the Demon King. Ever since visiting Taiju Village for the 8th Year martial arts tournament, he has met Hiraku and is recognized as a friend by those around him.

### The Four Heavenly Kings

In ancient times it used to refer to four powerful demihumans who were destined to gather under the demon king to fight the hero. It is currently a ministerial position in charge of the internal affairs of the Demon Realm: administration and legal affairs, diplomacy, military affairs, and finance. When designating, emphasis is placed on the skill related to each job, and combat power and nobility rank are not taken into consideration. They have a rank similar to a duke and upon retirement have the rank of a marquis.

* **Glatts Britoa**: The one in charge of the Kingdom's militia, being appointed as the *Supreme Commander of the Demon King's Army*.
* **Randan**: The one in charge of the administration and internal affairs of the Demon Realm.
* **Bizel Chrome**: The one in charge of diplomacy and foreign affairs of the Demon Kingdom. A user of teleportation magic.
* **Hou Leg**: The only female of the Four Heavenly Kings and in charge of the Demon Kingdom's finances. Sixth daughter of the Leg family.

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## Important Places

### Greisen

It is the current capital of the Demon Kingdom. It was relocated when the last Demon King was replaced.

#### Gargard Noble School

A school that exists in the northeast of the Demon Kingdom's capital. The site is large and includes nearby mountains and the "North Forest", also known as "Rita Forest". The students are the nobles of the Demon Realm and their relatives, and the aristocratic society applies internally.

#### North Forest

Larger forest than Forest of Death, it is located north of the Demon Kingdom's capital, within the grounds of the Gargard Noble School. This is the former home of the High Elves. Their village and other ones were destroyed by Humans. It is also known as the "Rita Forest" by the high elves.

### Shashaato

Is a trading port city located on the southern coast of the Forest of Death. The village main source is seafood and trade.

### Forest of Death

A basin located to the east of the royal capital. The name comes from the fact that almost no birds inhabit it. To the south of the outer perimeter is Mount Gurgrant, where the nest of the dragon Doraim is located. On the west side, there is a river that flows from north to south, and the amount of water is abundant due to the large amount of rainfall in the northern mountain, which is the source area.

#### Taiju Village

Is a small farming community led by Hiraku Machio, located inside the forbidding Forest of Death. Is known for not only growing food in the deadly soils of the forest, but thriving and producing unique food & wines that have yet to be duplicated.

#### Howling Village

Is a mountain community located in the eastern mountains of the Forest of Death, it has a population of 500 people who are distributed in 5 settlements that together are called Howling Village. The residents of the village works in the mines and manufacturing metal and glass items.

## References

1. ↑ Manga Chapter 105
2. ↑ Manga Chapter 106
3. ↑ Web Novel Chapter 799
4. ↑ [Manga chapter 28 - Ria mentions that her old home was in the forest north of the capital of the Demon Kingdom]
5. ↑ Manga Chapter 16 and 18