I'm Actually Not Overpowered!

"I will be temporarily leaving this city for an urgent mission."

I heard my voice echo in the still room. My assembled subordinates remained silent, although I could see a few expressions change, it seemed they decided to let me finish.

"Something important has come to my notice, and it requires my immediate attention. I'll be leaving tomorrow, but there are a few things I'd like settled before my departure."

Once again, my words were met with silence.

The demons didn't seem to have any idea about what my plans were, which meant Heshu didn't say a word to them.

Zabdel seemed a bit worried, probably because he didn't like the idea of me leaving Dulum. Lucy maintained a calm expression, most likely because she intended to come with me wherever I was going.

As for Asa, she was the only one who appeared to have a positive response. Her cheeks were bright pink, and it was quite obvious that she was doing her best to hide her joy.

This whole thing was because of her, after all.

"I-If I may ask, what is this urgent matter that has come up?"

Finally, Zabdel spoke. He probably couldn't contain his curiosity—or perhaps his fear—any longer. I understood the man well.

"I'd like to keep the matter private, if you don't mind. Perhaps I'll divulge the details when I return." My reply was straightforward, maybe even a bit too blunt.

"I-I see. I apologize. Please do not take offence." Zabdel bowed in reverence.

His constant groveling was getting old already, but I practically ignored it at this point.

"It's is fine. No offense is taken."

Normally, I would have told him and everyone else in the room about my intentions, but I couldn't afford to do that now.

'For one, Asa doesn't seem like she wants anyone to know about her Identity as an Elf. She tried so hard to hide it. The least I can do is respect that.'

There was another reason behind my decision, though.

'I didn't want anyone to know the details of the mission in case anything went wrong or something unexpected occurred.'

So far, I had always won—at least, in the eyes of my followers.

If I told them I was going to save the Elves and an unexpected event occurred that prevented me from doing so—perhaps making it more difficult for me to achieve my initial objective—then my mission's completion would be skewed.

'I... I want to succeed! I'll do my best to ensure victory.'

This was just a contingency measure.

"I'll be departing with some people, while I'll leave behind others for the wellbeing of this City. Do not worry, I do not intend on abandoning anyone here."

Even though it was a tough job, I still planned on taking care of Dulum. In fact, one of my major motivations for going on this quest was to cater for these people.

"Lucy, Asa, Heshu, Hogun, and Adu. You five will be coming with me." I glanced at my chosen candidates.

"Understood."

Lucy wasn't going to stand for being left behind, so I had to bring her along with me. As for my choice of demon companions, I needed them as my guards.

'I am embarrassingly weak now, after all. Were not for the fact that physically, my body was in peak condition, my life would basically be in danger.' That's not to say it wasn't anyway.

Hogun, Adu, and Heshu were very powerful—even among the ranks of the Demon Generals. Adu's spatial abilities would also come in handy in this situation.

Asa was the most integral part of this mission, so it was a given that she was coming with me.

"Pierrus and Kiko, you'll be left in this city. I'll explain the details of your tasks after this meeting, but you'll basically be in charge of the day-to-day management of this place. You will ensure that things operate smoothly in my absence. " I continued.

Pierrus was the most adept at management and his intellectual abilities were top notch. Kiko was like his twin sister or something. Since I noticed the two went everywhere together, I decided to pair them up to take care of the city.

"Understood."

'I would have loved to take the whole gang with me, but... no way.'

In case of a surprise enemy assault, I needed a few capable hands in the City. I didn't have enough materials to erect a large scale Magic Barrier around Dulum, so I was just going to let my Golems and the two Demon Generals take charge of security.

'I'll set up an alarm system that'll trigger if this place is under attack, though. That way I'll be able to teleport back.'

Moreover, Adu's range of teleportation was limited to 100 Meters per use, it was going to take me a while if I decided to return to Dulum—in case the city got attacked.

'That's why I need capable people holding down the fort here.'

I would have also loved to bring my army with me, but that would be too conspicuous. Fortunately, I had a backup plan in case we had to face off against an army.

'Let's pray it doesn't come to that, though.'

"Zabdel, just as always, you'll be coordinating the workers. Ensure food and materials are properly distributed. Assign trusted officials to handle tasks that you can't directly supervise."

"I understand!" The middle aged man answered instantly, eager to please as always, causing me to cringe.

"There are a few people I need to meet with. First, I'd like to address Pierrus and Kiko privately. Then I'd also like to speak with Asa after this. Finally, I'd like to talk with Lucy."

The redhead, in particular, looked a bit surprised when I mentioned her name, but I simply smiled at her.

"If my business has been concluded with you, you may leave this building and prepare for our departure at dawn. As for those I indicated I needed to speak with, leave this office and await your turn."

Instantly, they obeyed my words and left my presence. All they had to do was loiter in the corridor, or something, pending the time I called them in.

'They wouldn't be able to overhear anything since I made the doors and walls soundproof.'

Thus, the first persons I had to address were Pierrus and Kiko.

'Let's just get this over with so I can prepare that other thing...'