39 – aka wheel – 39
“Wow, Gregory! Match that hair too!”
When I approached Rosé, who was dyeing my hair after finishing my hair, it was the first thing Rosé said.
“I see, I’m glad.”
I looked at the full-length mirror in front of Rosé. Certainly, this had its own charm.
I think I heard the word pomade for men somewhere… … . It seems that he was not wrong.
After me, the princess, and finally, Rosé’s hair was all finished.
The first fully blonde rosé I saw after coming here. As I stared at the crown of her head, Rosé twisted her body in embarrassment.
“It’s embarrassing to see you like that… … .”
“No, just. It’s because it’s amazing. The black crown was your identity.”
“Yes? A black root has become an identity?!”
It must have been a complex for me, but the things that come to mind the most when I think of rosé are black roots and cigarettes.
Well, I thought my hair would go black soon.
“Hey, Gregory? Are you going to where you just said?”
Priscilla, who was standing behind us, asked cautiously. It seemed that he was slowly trying to defeat the attendants.
“Yes, it’s not far, so you can just stop and leave now.”
“all right. Ah, can I summon Raphael now?”
Apparently, everyone seemed to tell them to go back since they had entrusted Raphael with escort.
“Does not matter.”
“Yes, then. Raphael?”
As Priscilla quietly muttered her name, the wind from the side of the road came together to form a human figure.
Her auburn hair and red eyes reminiscent of the setting sun reflected on the lakeside, and her pure white wings folded behind her back.
Raphael, she has now descended to this place.
“Hmm? When I asked why our Priscilla was so excited, there was our girl?”
“… … don’t bullsh*t Raphael.”
“Whoa, I get it, by the way—”
Raphael, who had been laughing heartily, froze as soon as our eyes met.
… … Why is that?
“Wow, that’s f*cking cool.”
“… what?”
“That hair is f*cking cool.”
Raphael’s face, who had been staring blankly at me, became increasingly red.
“… … Yes, thank you.”
Ashamed of being praised, I was keeping my expression as high as possible with [Attribute: Noble] when Priscilla, who had summoned Raphael and ran to the attendants, smiled and approached me.
“Gregory! I’ve been bitten!”
“Okay, then let’s go right away.”
“hmm? Who are you planning to meet?”
Raphael knows nothing. First of all, I decided to briefly explain.
“Did you know that Marvas got a job as a swordsmanship instructor at the academy?”
“… … Could that be the reason you said you signed a contract with Rosé the other day?”
“It is the opposite. I became a swordsmanship instructor at the academy because I signed a contract with Rosé.”
After hearing my answer, Raphael frowned and stroked my chin.
“Um… … . Certainly, it would be helpful for us, Priscilla, if a swordsman like Marvas served as a swordsmanship instructor… … Still, the opponent is a demon… … It’s not like I have any bad ties… … well, it doesn’t matter So, why is that Marbas?”
It seemed that the cleanup was over sooner than expected.
“I’m going to see that Marvas. So don’t be mean to me.”
“Ah~ Don’t worry, don’t worry~ Above all, you’re Marvas, right? It’s not that I don’t have any bad memories with that man. More than anything… … Wouldn’t it be helpful for Priscilla?”
“okay.”
Do you still care that you are your own summoner?
“Are we going to meet Marvas-sama? I heard that you did a great job in Dalian and came in as a swordsmanship instructor… … . wow… … .”
It seemed that Priscilla had never met Marvas.
“Okay, then let’s go first.”
As we got closer to the place we were supposed to meet with Marvas, we saw Marvas throwing bread crumbs to pigeons in the distance.
… … If you look at him like that, he’s a middle-aged gentleman.
Suddenly, I met eyes with Marvas who was feeding the pigeons. It seemed that he felt our energy.
“Marvas.”
“Gregory. next to it… … Are you an angel?”
Raphael grins at Marvas’ question.
Even though they hid their wings for smooth activity, it seemed that they could not avoid Marvas’ eyes.
“It’s Raphael. I’ve heard your name a lot, but I don’t know if you’ve heard mine?”
“Raphael?”
Hearing her name, Marvas frowned.
“Ah, I heard. The four great angels of the heavens, the red angels, and the idiots of the heavens.”
“hahahaha! That’s right, those are my nicknames.”
“And the angel who was dumped by Gregory.”
Raphael’s smile hardened.
“Your rumors are famous even in the demon realm. Forbidden Love Between Devils and Angels? Well, it was rumored that way, but judging from the look on your face, it seems to be true?”
Marvas giggled mischievously. Seeing that, Raphael trembled.
“Enough of the joke, Marvas, he is here as my friend now.”
“hmm? is that angel Hey, what are you thinking about?”
“Speak slowly after reaching your destination.”
That way we headed into the slums.
Perhaps because there were three beauties like Priscilla, Rosé, and Raphael, all eyes were on us, but when we saw Marvas holding a sword, we all turned our eyes away.
The place they arrived at was the tavern where [Flies and Goats] Paimon was staying.
“Gregory, do you feel the evil energy all over here?”
Raphael, sensitive to magic, asked me while covering his nose.
It was a natural reaction since it was the dark mage’s lair.
“The guy we are going to meet is in here. Marvas, are you ready?”
Marvas nodded. As soon as I entered, the bartender saw my face and immediately opened the back door.
It seemed that Paimon had left a note after the last visit.
I went out through the back door and stood in front of the third room, looking at the guys standing around me before opening the door.
Coming to Paimon with this member, the image of Paimon making a fuss has already begun to picture in my head.
um, not bad
“I will open it.”
As soon as you open the door, thick smoke slowly pours out from the inside.
It’s not unpleasant even though it’s cigarette smoke, but it’s rather a familiar scent.
I glanced at Rose.
“Ah, I sent some through a person.”
It seemed that he was contacting Paimon separately without my knowledge.
“Paimon. I brought guests.”
As I said that to In-young, who was sitting across the tent, I heard a drowsy voice.
“hmm? This voice is Gregory… … This, there are quite a few customers… … .”
The human figure on the other side of the tent began to walk through the tent, moving around.
Little by little, the tent moved up, and finally, when the tent was fully raised, her face was fully visible.
Sleepy eyes as if they had just woken up, and the flame of the smoking pipe still burning. And even the loose face.
It must have happened not too long ago.
“hmm? Aren’t you Rose? The leaves of the world tree you sent are blooming well.”
“lol… . thank god. Paimon too… … Do you look healthy?”
“Thanks to this you sent me. And beside… … First time seeing Ahae… … hmm?”
Paimon, who was scanning us with sleepy eyes, hardened his gaze. Judging from the direction of the line of sight, the situation was fixed behind me.
Slowly, the half-closed eyes began to widen.
“Uh, uh, uh! uh! uh! uh! Younggaaam?!!!!!!”
“Long time no see. Paimon.”
Paimon jumped up from his seat and quickly hid behind a chair. And then Paimon, who only glanced at his head.
“Oh, Gregory! How did this happen! Why is that inspiration here!”
“… … Calm down first and take a seat. I’m here to tell you something important.”
“Yes, you have nothing to worry about. Paimon.”
Did Marvas’ benevolent voice work? Paimon slowly emerged from the back of the chair, like a disarmed cat.
“You didn’t come here to give me money, did you?”
“okay. Take a seat first.”
After hearing Marvas’ confirmation, Paimon sighed in relief and sat down.
“What the hell have you been doing? Gregory.”
“A lot happened.”
“But I never thought I’d even bring an angel… … .”
After saying that, Paimon shook his head. She, too, seemed to have sensed that Raphael was an angel.
“I didn’t know that you would bring me to that Paimon.”
I feel a deep speculation in Raphael. I think it was because of their relationship in the past.
In the past, when the Great War of the Heavenly Demons was in full swing, it was a meeting between Paimon, the vanguard of the demon world, and Raphael, the vanguard of the celestial realm, so it felt rather natural.
“Both of you put aside your animosity and sit down.”
I said that and sat down. Marvas and Rosé sat down after me.
“Chit,” Raphael clicked his tongue, and the atmosphere calmed down only after he sat down obediently.
“First of all, I came to you for three reasons. One is because of Marvas, another is because of Priscilla here, and the last is because of me.”
“… … Those are the reasons that seem to bother the original woman.”
Paimon said in a puzzled tone and bit the fungus. It was an attitude to say something.
“Before we talk, let me make one thing clear. Priscilla, Raphael. Keep everything a secret here and now.”
“… … will it be difficult As these words come from a place like this, I will take care of my mouth.”
“all right.”
Now that I’ve got a confirmation, I can talk.
“First of all, it would be good to talk about Priscilla. I hope to sell something that will help this child grow.”
“transaction? Are you trying to sell me something to help the angelic summoner?”
“Isn’t it you who needs the money?”
After hearing my words, Paimon glanced at Marvas and sighed.
“Yes, I will open the warehouse in a little while. Is this the end of the first business?”
I nodded and opened my mouth.
“As for the second matter, Marvas will speak directly. Marvas?”
“Yes, I should.”
Shaking his head, Marvas looked at Paimon.
“Paimon.”
flinch. Paimon’s body trembled. Marvas still looked scary.
“… … sorry.”
“huh?”
Paimon put on a bewildered expression at Marvas’ apple that suddenly jumped out.
Paimon’s expression hardened at Marvas’ words that followed, and he soon began to turn into anger.
“… … therefore. As Grandpa said, I was playing on Grandpa’s palm, right?”
How angry Paimon even changed his tone. Seeing that, Marvas just lowered his head and said, ‘I’m sorry.’
“Ha, that’s ridiculous. To think that an author called the Great Devil of the Demon World was mistakenly caught by those guys and ran away to the human world. Are you even going to use me?”
Marvas just kept his head down.
[Attribute: Noble] is activated.
It seemed like a laugh.
Although Paimon is angry with Marvas, I am. As far as I could tell.
The point of Paimon’s anger was that Marvas wasn’t tricking him.
The fact that he was angry with the demons who were targeting Marvas, who was no different from his own grandfather.
“So, why did you suddenly come to apologize for this? If only Grandpa had kept his mouth shut, I would still tremble in fear whenever I thought of Grandpa.”
Paimon frowned as if he didn’t understand. There I opened my mouth.
“It took me. I was properly caught talking about the disaster that happened because of what I did, as if it wasn’t my fault.”
At my words, Rosé, who was sitting next to me, said, ‘Ah, then… … .’ he muttered.
It seemed that he was reminiscing about what had happened at Marvas’ mansion.
“Gregory, did you get caught?”
I nodded and continued the story.
“Thanks to Marvas, my territory in the Pandemonium was entangled. Thanks to that, Sylvie and my territory in the Demon Realm are in danger.”
“Sylvie? Are you worried about that Sylvie Elegos? If it were her, would she protect your estate?”
She, too, seemed to know Sylvie well.
I too would have believed Sylvie if the right demons had gathered. However, he was behind them.
“Amon, it is Amon who controls those demons behind the scenes.”
“… … Is that ruined baby? Then it’s worth worrying about.”
Paimon put on an expression of understanding. When she hears Amon’s name, her expression shows displeasure.
“So, I quickly got into a situation where I had to give it 5 stars. Only then will you be able to freely enter and exit the Pandemonium.”
It is possible to defeat them with my presence.
Saying that, Paimon nodded.
“Certainly, if a demon the size of you, Gregory, returns, they will have to be scared. They won’t even know you’re weak. So, your goal is to get you up to 5 stars quickly. You mean this?”
At her words, I shook my head.
Aside from my growth, I could never get a 5-star rating because I was the only one who got stronger.
Because the current me was a summoned beast before becoming a devil. Rosé also had to grow up together.
“Marvas said that there is still plenty of time to spare. I am confident enough to get 5 stars without your help.”
“okay? Then what is your business?”
To her asking as if she were curious, I spit out the word as if it were nothing special.
“alliance.”
“… … what?”
“It is an alliance.”
Amon gathered the demons of the middle and upper ranks and formed an alliance. And those demons are aiming at us to become the great demons of the higher ranks.
So, I thought
Couldn’t we make an alliance too? However, it was difficult for Marvas and me alone to oppose their alliance.
If that’s the case, we should unite.
By making her realize that she has been deceived, she owes Paimon a debt, and by telling her that Marvas, whom she considers her grandfather, is in danger, she turns her anger on the demons of the underworld.
Having suffered from Amon in the past, she can never refuse this offer.
If this amount of alliances are formed, victory is certain.
Marvas told me to pay the price for cheating on me later, so I can’t refuse my offer.
He too must have realized that my proposal was the request I said at the time.
That’s why he can never refuse this offer.
Raphael creates a debt using the summoner’s growth as an excuse. It was a chance to intervene in the war between demons in this peaceful era.
Raphael, who loves war and battles, would absolutely not be able to tolerate it.
everything according to plan.
“It is an alliance between the three archangels and the archangel. If this is enough, it should be enough.”
And I protect my territory from behind without much damage and grow by absorbing enemies.
For a perfect victory, they have no choice but to grow me.
In the end, the only ones who benefit the most are me and my summoner, Rose.
This is how I thought, how I planned to survive in this f*cking world.
“Archangel Raphael, great demon Paimon, and equally great demon Marvas.”
Present them with an offer they can never refuse.
“Will you accept my offer?”
Only I, who can see through their psychology, was the only way for the deceased to survive in this world.