DEMON LORD 2099

Long ago, Demon Lord Veltol was defeated in battle by the Hero, but thanks to his reincarnation magic, he has returned after 500 years. Veltol is keen to resume his world domination once more, but his vassal, Machina—one of the Six Dark Peers—reveals an unexpected truth.

Veltol learns of his former vassal Marcus’s betrayal firsthand. Meanwhile, Machina shows Veltol around the city. While Veltol struggles to adapt to the completely altered world of the future, Machina introduces him to someone.

Following the advice of Machina’s friend, Takahashi, Veltol begins streaming games with a face reveal. He spends his days establishing his image as a streamer, using Takahashi’s strategy and influence. Meanwhile, Veltol goes for a stroll through the back alleys of Shinjuku’s outskirts one day, and Veltol is intrigued by the sight of a particular vagabond.

Veltol is asked to work as Takahashi’s bodyguard. Hoping to test the strength of his restored faith as well, Veltol planned to launch a surprise attack on the yakuza, but their run-of-the-mill heist leads to unexpected developments, swallowing the two of them deeper into the city’s dark underbelly.

Machina lets her thoughts drift to Veltol as she prepares dinner. Meanwhile, Veltol learns new facts about the Immortal Furnace, and while he tries to inform Machina using Whisper magic, he gets no response. At the same time, Machina has an unexpected visitor…

The Immortal Furnace lies directly below the Aether Reactor of Shinjuku, and Machina flies into a rage when Marcus reveals an appalling truth about immortals. Meanwhile, Kinohara stands in the way of Veltol’s group. After Gram takes an attack for him, Veltol issues his orders.

Trusting Gram to handle Kinohara, Veltol reaches the Immortal Furnace. He grills Marcus about his betrayal of the immortals and why he kidnapped Machina. The legendary Demon Lord faces Shinjuku’s ruler. The former lord and vassal cross blades in this new world.