Princess Yuri Flowrem learns of Yuri’s intentions, but Yuri has been lied to by ambitious but known simpleton demon nobility, Rosalind, Klakkase and Roaju. Flowrem secretly arranges for Yuri’s army to be defeated, but not killed, by the Lamia ladies. As punishment Flowrem moves Yuri and the idiots into the village to work as an atonement, though she hides their attempted invasion from Hiraku for political reasons. The trio try to escape but are always foiled by the inferno wolves and demon spiders. The idiots grudgingly help Flowrem with the village's financial paperwork, becoming known as the Town Hall Trio. Learning the truth about the village Yuri regrets almost invading and returns home satisfied. The Trio decide to stay, preferring village life to demon court politics. Galgardo is confused by Yuri’s abrupt personality change and mistakenly thinks she has a boyfriend. Five mountain elves led by Ya move into the village, using their fire magic to craft pottery goods. Flowrem foils a sneaky plot by the Trio to seduce Hiraku. A dungeon is discovered where resides another Bloody-Viper the elves want to hunt as its meat can increase their chances of pregnancy. As winter comes, Ru falls ill and becomes bed-ridden. Due to her symptoms, Sena suspects Ru is pregnant with Hiraku’s baby.