Talk:Ruffian/@comment-30812900-20181002020647/@comment-175.158.226.68-20181127110326

That is also what I believe. Although he is not part of the Light Novels, that doesnt mean that it is impossible for him to be the demon king. Specially considering the fact that he seems to be watching the party all the time. Also, his presence in the anime does not affect the plot. So we could say that the anime version has added an element that the LN has kept secret--that the demon king is in Axel.