237. No hero, I’m just (1)
“Devlanie!?”
Bartolomeu’s drooping eyes, which had been accepting death with ease, are greatly torn.
Because someone I never thought would appear here has appeared.
Normally, they lived like enemies staring at each other as if they were going to kill each other, but in a situation where lives come and go, such a relationship is bound to be reestablished.
colleague.
Right now, it was no different from a blood-shared colleague.
“The lifeline of an old man is really long. Is not it?”
Devlani teased him in a sarcastic way, but he couldn’t hide the tears in his eyes.
“Oh, thank you… … .”
Even Bartholomew didn’t know what to say.
“There is no time to relax! Wake up!”
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Kraktsar shouted. Even at this moment, Bingryong’s huge feet were crushing them and getting closer every moment.
In an urgent moment, an unknown incantation was unfolding in Krakchar’s palm.
“that?”
Bartolomeu asked. He wanted to ask what kind of magic the guy who bought it from magic was.
A black haze squirms in his hand.
The spell immediately increased in size, creating a large portal in front of them. It was a shadow leaping ceremony.
“no way… … !”
If it was the energy of the shadow, Bartolomeu knew it well.
Devlani shoved Bartolomeu on the back and shouted in an excited voice.
“Let’s go back to Blackfire-sama!”
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Koo——–!
Everything fell under Bingryong’s huge feet.
There was no life in this world that could maintain its shape in front of its overwhelming size and weight.
“Heh, heh… … !”
After jumping into the shadow dimension, the scenery had changed.
I couldn’t hear the gruesomely torn bodies, the smell of sulfur and blood stinging my nose, the screams writhing in pain and the ancient dragon’s roar.
Only an abyss-like silence greeted them. It was the top of the silver tower.
With a click, Bartolomeu’s body hit the buttocks.
“Live, live.”
It was the exact opposite reaction to his appearance of being aloof in the face of death, but he was the best to be alive anyway.
After taking a breath for a while, Kraktsar asked.
“How did it happen? what happened! The other guys!”
Bartolomeu’s pupils sank at Krakchar’s urging. It was a sad eye.
“One day, the demon king suddenly descended from the demonic sky. Then the demons who were hiding started to gather one by one.”
Bartolomeu spoke calmly, but his body was shaking. It was a reaction that reminded me of trauma.
“It was then. The demon king pulled out the heads of the demons who were bowing under his feet and began to swallow them.”
“What!?”
“… … !”
The content was shocking.
Bartolomeu calmly continued to say that he consumed all those who flocked to him to be loyal to him as food.
There was the sound of Krakchar grinding his teeth.
“The demon lord quickly became strong, and when he regained his strength to some extent, he finally made the demons his subordinates. After that, I started hunting rebels like me.”
“Bastards who aren’t even trash!”
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Krakchar’s anger reached its peak. It was the momentum to break everything that could be grasped at any moment.
After that, it was an obvious story.
All of the tracked Black Fire gang were captured and either became food or slaves of the demon king.
“The guys who were taken as slaves were made to dig some land in the demon realm.”
“I can’t believe it came out of there… … .”
“okay. It is the dragon I just saw.”
Dragon.
An ancient creature that might have only been heard in legends has awakened. I personally felt the overwhelming power that was vague in my imagination.
The fear clinging to his shoulders did not come off easily.
“What is going on… … .”
Devlani wrapped herself around her knees, stunned. He looked kind of depressed. As I recalled that scene, I felt as if my dreams and hopes were disappearing.
“Are there any left of us? Bartolomeu?”
“… … Well. Because everything is scattered. I don’t know for sure either.”
Bartolomeu felt guilty and lowered his head. It was the guilt of not being able to protect his subordinates.
“under. I can’t help it. Even if we put our heads together, no solution will come out.”
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Kraktsar clenched his fists in resentment. However, courage and hope rose in his eyes.
“I’m borrowing your master’s wisdom.”
“No, that’s right!”
Devlani jumped up at the word ‘lord’.
I was sure that Blackfire would be able to find a solution in this situation.
“Did you call me?”
“!?”
“… … ?”
at that time.
Like a miracle, Blackfire’s voice came.
* * *
“Yes?”
It is a sudden appearance.
No one expected that the king would come to a small chapel so secretly.
Odelia calmly passed by Siana, Cain, and Bell and stood in front of Aren.
“Is your body all right? Aren cadet?”
“Ah, yes.”
My body still feels weak, and my head feels cloudy. However, I answered yes because it was worth living for now.
“I’m glad.”
After saying that, Odelia turned around and faced the three women behind her.
“… … .”
Even if you don’t say it, you can tell that the atmosphere right now is unusual.
I don’t mind the princess, now that I’m even a king, I’m just sparing my words. There was enough to talk about.
In front of love, it is the king, Nabal, and nothing.
“On the 20th, maybe tomorrow. When Aren is all well, I want to talk to you tomorrow.”
“I… … . Is it such an important story?”
Bell was the first to speak.
At least, she was a saintess candidate with a status that allowed her to struggle in front of the king.
“It is an important story.”
Odelia’s golden eyes reflected in the sunset flashed. The will seemed firm.
“Well, if you are in such a hurry, how about doing it here, Your Highness the King… … ?”
Siana hesitated and stepped in between me and Odelia, raising both hands and cautiously giving a helping hand.
It was a timid defiance. The name Braveheart still held strong within the kingdom.
“Hmm. There is a point in that statement, but how should I interpret the act of raising a hand and blocking my path?”
Odelia frowned and looked at me from between Cyana’s armpits.
“Nu, your eyes are dazzling! We have moved! Par, arm stretching!!”
Siana pointed to the sunset reflected in the stained glass and made a hasty excuse.
“Hmm… … .”
Odelia put her chin on her chin and fell into trouble.
“Cain Abella.”
“… … Yes, Your Highness.”
Cain is the one who is most vulnerable in front of the absolute power of the king. She thought she would bow her head to Odelia.
“Are you against me too? What is that man and I talking about tomorrow?”
Cain looked at me, then at Odelia.
Then, he closed his eyes tightly.
“… … Sin, sorry! majesty. It’s an important promise to me too.”
Even you, Cain?
Abella’s daughter rejecting the king’s wishes?
Oh, this is kind of unsettling.
What did I mean by disobeying the King? It meant that the promise with me was more important than the king, so although it felt good, it felt like walking on thin ice.
“… … It is an important promise.”
Odelia let out a big sigh as if she didn’t like it.
“Are you saying that a date with this man is more important than the king’s words?”
Odelia asked as politely as possible.
No matter how much Odelia was, she was not the kind of person to be oppressed by such a thing.
More than anything else, reason is reason, so as a woman of the same age, there was a way to fully sympathize.
“… … .”
The three replaced affirmation with silence.
No matter how you think about it, it’s a ridiculous situation.
It was funny that three women were trying to date me at the same time, and it was absurd that the target was a woman who wouldn’t be cheated on anywhere.
One of them is a candidate for a saint!
does this make sense?
… … Of course not.
Even if it was made into a drama, it wouldn’t be strange if people cursed at me for not having all these developments.
I am going through such a situation right now. It’s hard to bear with sober mind. Oh, I want to drink.
If I continue like this, I will not be able to live up to my name. At least this was certain.
‘Still, there is only one way for me to live.’
For now, I cheered for Odelia in my heart.
It seemed irreversible if I went on a date with anyone right now, so making an appointment with Odelia was the best thing for now.
Delaying the choice… … It’s a bit cowardly, but I have to live with myself first.
“Whoa. I can’t help it.”
Odelia nodded, realizing the firm will of the three women.
“I mean, this guy is like that. To the point where even the saintess candidate is so anxious.”
“Oh… … .”
Bell averted her gaze as if her conscience had been pricked, and only wiggled her fingers.
“Everyone comes out like this, so I’m more curious? Aren, I’m starting to have interest in this guy that I didn’t have before.”
“yes!?”
“Oh, no… … !”
It was like a thunderclap.
He thought that if he was this stubborn, he would compromise and withdraw, but instead, it only stimulated Odelia’s fighting spirit.
“Sorry, but I will use my power. Aren?”
“… … Yes.”
“Come to me tomorrow evening. This is an order. name of the king. soul.”
The sage’s eyes shone fiercely. I felt like I should never refuse.
I glanced at the guys for a moment before replying.
“Yes. majesty.”
“great. I can see that everyone has no complaints.”
When Odelia left, only indescribable discomfort remained.
Do you take it with power? I wondered if this was what caused the lust for power.
As a result, Shiana, Cain, and Bell were left to die. That dog is a bit too ferocious.
… … sorry.
* * *
I’m sorry to the guys, but in the end I survived.
In the end, the death date choice was fuzzy and promised the next one. It gave me a little goosebumps that there was another next time, but I’m just grateful that I’m alive now.
The exam went well, and the warrior party members performed well as planned.
Finally, ＜Warriors Kingdom＞’s final vacation is right around the corner.
And today is the day I have an appointment with His Highness the King.
It’s a little strange, but it’s a lifesaver anyway, so I’m on my way to see her with the utmost courtesy.
“Come in.”
Odelia rented the entire floor of the academy’s VIP quarters and was using it as her own.
I was guided to the innermost room, and when I opened the door and went in, dinner was already prepared.
As expected of Odelia, who knows the importance of showing off and bravado, the food was very sumptuous.
“hello. majesty.”
After bowing, Odelia said that she was putting on a show and immediately ordered her to sit down.
After enjoying a drink and meal for a while, Odelia, who was wiping her lips with a napkin, opened her mouth.
“you.”
“Yes.”
“Do you intend to marry me?”
“?”
no.
Really, why are you doing this to me?
After getting out of the option of death, now the king’s marriage proposal?
this is right? Isn’t that a surprise camera?
I couldn’t speak because of the unexpected words, so Odelia laughed out loud as if teasing me.
“haha! Your reaction is cute. It definitely has a charm.”
Saying that, Odelia drank from her glass. The look on her face made it impossible to clearly discern her intentions.
The sage’s eye seemed to hinder the power of my Dragon’s Eye.
“majesty.”
“Whoops. It’s a joke. Joke.”
I don’t think it’s a joke.
I know your personality well. You know I’m not one to joke about pointlessly, right?
“It was a facial expression, not a joke.”
This should definitely be done.
Even the king, if he intends to make me his husband by force, must express his refusal now.
“Did you hear? I am not good at deceiving others.”
Ting-
A clear sound rang out as Odelia splashed her glass.
“I’m only half serious about marriage.”
“majesty.”
“Listen to the end.”
“… … Yes.”
Odelia tucked her wavy hair behind her shoulders and continued.
“It’s not like I’m looking at you as a member of the opposite sex. A strategic marriage proposal.”
“A strategic marriage?”
Adelia nodded slightly.
no way?
isn’t that what i thought?
“Perhaps what you think is right.”
Odelia smiled as if she had read my thoughts.
“Even if we succeed in subjugating the demon lord, it’s virtually impossible to get rid of all that many demons and demons. There are so many individuals and the habitat is wide.”
“Yes.”
“Aren’t you still a great demon? I can’t believe you’re still eating across from the demons.”
I agreed with a trembling face.
“So kill the demon king, and you will become the new demon king.”
“Anyway, that doesn’t seem like much.”
“It’s not about pretending to be a demon king, but maintaining an alliance with humans. Wouldn’t that be peaceful? For the first time in history, the human kingdom and the demon world are joining hands. Our wedding will be a very symbolic event. Whoops.”
sore throat
I gulped down my freshly refilled wine.
“How can you believe me?”
“So, let’s get married. If the two of us had a child, what, would you kill me?”
Odelia laughs as if it doesn’t matter.
The fact that it wasn’t a joke was the most shocking.
In many ways, Odelia was a scary woman. scary and sharp Accidents were different from those of ordinary humans.
It was really tingling to feel such a spicy taste after living like playing house with the smiling Sianna, the cheeky Cain, and the clumsily asking Bell.
“This is a disguised marriage for peace. That’s it. You can live as you wish while staying in the Demon Realm. I don’t care if I live with those women.”
no wait
Come to think of it, it seems like a good suggestion… … ?
It is impossible for all demons to disappear in the first place. It was a fact I was well aware of. That’s why I educated my Demon tribes like that for maximum peace and cooperation.
Do you live as a human or as a demon tribe?
The crossroads were just a bit of a problem.
With Odelia’s help, it wasn’t impossible to live with humans as a great demon.
Rather, if Odelia lays the board for me to do so, wouldn’t it be rather beneficial to me?
‘not bad.’
However, it is also a sudden proposal.
Whether there are any side effects from it, and whether it is really right, we need to examine it a little more.
In that case, anyway, I have to live as a demon king for the rest of my life to keep the peace.
“… … And I’m not a very bad woman. I don’t think I’m inferior to those three in terms of beauty.”
Odelia, who had been talking well until now, asked while slightly avoiding my gaze. Maybe he was drunk or embarrassed, his face was slightly flushed.
Examine her face carefully.
exactly… … She has a beautiful appearance like a doll. Blonde hair as pretty as gold, mysterious odd eyes, sculpted features and skin like white jade.
Siana, Cain, and Bell were also ridiculously beautiful, but Odelia had a look that would never be matched by them.
On top of that, if you add the status of a king, that charm would be huge.
This is an undeniable fact.
“Your Highness’ Mimoya can be called the best on the continent.”
“Huh.”
“?”
“Hmm. Yes, Sarega. Excuse me. Hmmm! That, so what’s the answer?”
… … First of all, I didn’t want to lose control.
I said with a smile as calmly as possible.
“I’ll think about that suggestion a little more.”
“Good. It’s a more positive reaction than I thought, so let’s keep an eye on it.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
To some extent, it feels like the crisis has passed.
Please, I hope the dinner ends smoothly like this.
“This has been talked about… … . I will tell you the real reason for calling you.”
“Yes.”
“Actually, I have a big problem.”
Odelia’s atmosphere became slightly calmer. It seemed like we were going to have a serious conversation.
“Tell me.”
“Do you believe that humans can really defeat the demon lord?”
Odelia raised her head with the sage’s eyes shining.
okay. It was only natural that he would be worried if he saw the true face of the Demon King with those eyes.
Because you must have witnessed strength and unknown power that we could not see with our ordinary eyes.
“I can’t sleep because of this worry these days.”
Odelia got up from her chair and went to the window. When I opened the window, starlight poured in.
“… … But, you must have a strange way. Isn’t it?”
Adelia turns to me. The question he asked me with a slight smile hit my face with a star.
Looking at that beautiful smile, how can you say there is no way?
I didn’t want to break expectations.
And, of course, I had a plan.
“majesty. Do you know what a hero’s room is?”
It’s time to do the long-awaited temp farming.