An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Series by Fuminori Teshima, ＣＯＭＴＡ, Hikoki

Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her... moreZagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her. Thus, the awkward cohabitation of a sorcerer who has no idea how to convey his love and his slave who yearns for her master but has no idea how to appeal to him begins. less

Zagan's group heads off to Nephy's hometown in order to learn more about high elves. However, when they arrive, they get trapped in a barrier that distorts time! While they're in there, Zagan's beloved bride Nephy is... turned into a little girl!? The precocious little Nephy is cute in her own right, but there's no way Zagan can just leave her be! Will Zagan and the others find the culprit behind Nephy's curse before it's too late?

Since they're already all the way out in the ocean, Zagan's group decides to go relax on a beach. Everybody changes clothes, and the men are all dazzled by the sight of the women in swimsuits. However, things take a turn when an Archangel named Michael drops by to deliver news that a sorcerer who slaughtered one of the Archdemons has marked Zagan as their next target!

Nephteros has been possessed by Azazel, so Alshiera vows to kill her. Gremory has gone missing, and Kimaris has vanished in search of her. Bifrons’s plans are coming to fruition. All the while, an army of ten thousand resurrected heroes looms in the distance. After months of relative peace and quiet, it is time for the all-out battle between Zagan and Shere Khan to begin... moreNephteros has been possessed by Azazel, so Alshiera vows to kill her. Gremory has gone missing, and Kimaris has vanished in search of her. Bifrons’s plans are coming to fruition. All the while, an army of ten thousand resurrected heroes looms in the distance. After months of relative peace and quiet, it is time for the all-out battle between Zagan and Shere Khan to begin. Everything is at stake as Zagan vows to protect his family and all of his subordinates, refusing to let a single one of them get hurt. What’s more, Nephy requests that everything is resolved in three days so that Zagan’s surprise birthday party can still be held. less