Episode 17
Rene was staring out the window with her chin resting in the carriage.
A moment later, the carriage door opened and Adele came in and sat down beside her.
At this, Rene slightly looked away and glanced sideways at Adele.
‘Is it really a priest?’
René, who had been seeing Adele for two months, was confused.
was it about a month ago
The incident changed René’s perception of Adele, who had only thought of her as a ‘sneaky escort’.
A black mist in the shape of a black dragon that surrounded Adele.
It was clear that he was a demon of arrogance, handed down only through tradition.
For some magical device, the conversation could not be overheard.
But it was clear that Adele had been talking to the demon.
The only people who can communicate with demon gods are priests and legendary heroes who have reached the same level as demon gods.
That’s why Rene thought that Adele’s true identity might be a priest.
In the case of the latter, he had to be stronger than his father, Crete, but he didn’t seem to be as strong.
‘Still, I don’t think he’s a bad person.’
Rene glanced at Adele’s face.
Red hair and long eyes that were split left and right.
At first, I was wary of the sly atmosphere, but if you look closely, it’s not a face that can be called bad.
Is it a pretty emotional face?
I wasn’t attracted to him just because of his looks.
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None of the people at Baares Mansion were happy with Rene.
Compared to my childhood, I was afraid because of my completely changed personality.
However, Adele was different from them.
Even with the title of escort, he treated Rene without hesitation.
─ You want water? That’s what the lady herself does… … hahahaha, of course I should.
─I know the location of the unexplored region, but as for the gold coins, I… … .
— … … I made a mistake. It’s fair to divide it exactly in half.
… … In fact, it was a rude attitude, to be honest, but even this appearance came fresh to her.
Also, these days, I even felt familiar.
It is normal for the demons to feel repulsive, as the half demons’ mana has a strong scent unique to humans.
However, after Adele had a conversation with the Demon God, the mana unique to the Baarez family grew thicker.
If you had a younger brother, wouldn’t it be like Adele?
With that thought in mind, Rene gently closed her eyelids.
Meanwhile, a scene suddenly came into Rene’s mind.
“… … .”
Recalling that incident, both of Renee’s cheeks burned red.
The ring that Adele put on her index finger in the estate of the undead.
Rene slightly lowered her gaze to look at the ring on her index finger.
The meaning of putting a ring on a member of the opposite s*x in the demon realm.
‘Eternal oath.’
Adele didn’t say what they were swearing at, and René was curious about it, but didn’t say it.
Looking at that relaxed face, I felt like an idiot for worrying like this… … .
That’s how René turned her attention away from Adele, and the carriage was slowly moving toward the capital.
* * *
“… … .”
“… … .”
An uncomfortable silence passed between me and Lene.
I didn’t know why Renee was staring at me, but I did my best to distract her.
Because it was clear that there was an annoying misunderstanding.
However, there was no one in the world who was not uncomfortable with this silence.
In particular, having lived in Korea, I couldn’t stand this silence and said anything to the coachman.
“When will you arrive?”
“hmm… … It should probably arrive within an hour. The Baares family and the capital are close.”
“okay.”
The conversation with the coachman ended with that.
Is my affinity the problem?
I suddenly felt skeptical, but I ignored it and pondered the coachman’s words.
And the coachman ‘said he would arrive in an hour.’
That would mean we are in the vicinity of the capital.
If the soldiers in the capital don’t want to die, they won’t be able to steal.
Well, then I have nothing to do for an hour.
What should I do… … .
For now, it seemed good to break the awkward silence.
I looked out the carriage window and opened my mouth.
“The weather is pretty nice today.”
“It’s similar to the other day.”
“Looking back, I see…” … .”
After hearing Rene’s answer, I had to wonder if Rene was indirectly expressing his dislike of talking to me.
But looking at Rene’s face, it seemed that he wasn’t trying to avoid the conversation.
The fact that I learned over the course of two months assuming the position of escort.
René had a habit of lightly brushing the back of her hair when she felt bored.
Maybe it’s because we don’t talk much.
I thought deeply and opened my mouth.
“What are you planning to do next?”
“A plan.”
“Yes, it seems to be the same reason you want to enroll in Saitan. Could you please listen?”
“hmm… … .”
Renee sighed and closed her eyes.
He seems to be weighing whether he should tell me why.
As if organizing her thoughts, Rene slowly spoke.
“I will kill a human being.”
Rene’s voice contained a hint of cold, subdued anger.
The word human
It also meant that the target of revenge was not the Asen family.
It was because the Asen clan were half demons, not either side.
‘Fortunately, it’s not my job.’
If the Baárez family became my enemies, I’d be in trouble.
A single question avoided the worst future.
This alone made me think it was a good idea to talk to her.
Want to get more information?
“Who is that human?”
“… … The one who killed my mother.”
“okay.”
I knew it.
Rene’s plan was to go over to the human world and take revenge by entering Saitan.
The servants of the Baares family had heard that René’s mother had been murdered by a certain human.
However, Rene is a character I did not describe in detail, so I don’t know exactly what kind of past she has.
One thing can be guessed at.
That he killed the wife of Crete, the head of the Baarez family.
It is highly likely that the person belonging to the six families.
I also asked about ‘that person’.
“Do you know anything about that man? Any family name.”
“… … .”
At my question, Rene’s expression hardened like a brick.
Just bringing up the story made René furious.
Did you step on a mine?
Realizing that Lene was deliberately angry, I shut my mouth.
Since the target was not me, there was no need to force myself to listen to more information.
Also, once you enter Saitan, you will get tired of seeing humans and six families.
Then you can go and figure out who that person is.
than that
‘The mood has gotten worse… … .’
I closed my eyes as the surroundings seemed to get colder.
Likewise, René didn’t say anything more, and only the sound of the horse’s quivering sounded in his ears.
An hour passed like that.
“Okay, we have arrived.”
It wasn’t until the carriage carrying us arrived in the capital that I opened my eyes.
* * *
What is the difference between the demon world and the human world?
In fact, it is safe to say that there is no significant difference.
If I had to pick one, it would be that demons have heteromorphic species unlike humans.
Like those of the Baares family, black dragon horns exist… … .
Other than that, in terms of appearance, there is not much difference from humans.
However, there is a clear difference between ordinary demons and higher-ranking demons.
High-ranking demons have tattoos engraved on their bodies.
It spoke of being loved by the Demon God.
‘I’m a half demon, so I have tattoos, but… … .’
I don’t know which god’s tattoo it is.
Before making the settings for the tattoo in detail.
This is because the detailed background about Adele was excluded because readers did not want it.
‘I don’t think it matters even if I don’t know.’
Adele did not believe in God all her life, but became the strongest villain.
So you won’t know.
Above all, I am like the god of this world, so what can I do to know that?
anyway.
There is almost no external difference between demons and humans.
The obvious difference is the feeling of mana.
I didn’t know it when I just fell into this world, but after living in the Demon Realm for a long time, I gradually became distinguished.
If humans had clean mana, demons’ mana felt a bit sticky.
Other than that, there is no difference, so the same impression will come out.
The scenery of the capital after getting off the carriage… … Should I say it’s obvious?
“It’s like the Middle Ages.”
“… … ?”
“it’s nothing.”
Lene looked at me after hearing her words and shook her head.
I felt a bit disappointed.
There are no modern artifacts, and the medieval stone walls and building styles filled the sight.
Still, since it was the capital of the Demon Realm, there were many unique things to see.
From food I’ve never seen before to a pretty cool Western-style building… … .
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Numerous demons roamed the streets, creating an atmosphere like a market place.
After the Inma War, the Pandemonium devoted all its energy to restoring the capital.
That’s why there is such a lively atmosphere.
“Then, where shall we go now?”
“hmm… … .”
After the coachman left, we briefly looked around and discussed our plans for the future.
Lene, who thought briefly, opened her mouth.
“The entrance exam is two days later at noon. You must complete the application before then.”
“okay.”
Rene knew the exact time as if Crete had promised her in advance.
I don’t know anything about the capital, so I’ll just keep quiet and follow Rene.
‘Two days.’
What should I do until then?
After thinking for a while, I came up with a good idea.
“How about visiting the capital during the remaining time after registration?”
“not really… … .”
Lene rejected my offer at once.
I couldn’t help but be in shock.
I never thought that René, who has a very curious personality, would refuse to visit the capital.
‘huh?’
… … no way.
“miss.”
When I called with a narrowed brow, Rene turned her head away.
It sounded like something was stabbing him.
“This isn’t the first time you’ve been to the capital.”
“… … .”
Lene is silent until the end.
Hey, didn’t René secretly go to the estate of the dead?
It was absurd that Rene had never been to the capital.
Wasn’t it the setting that he wouldn’t leave the house because of his mother’s death? … .
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Now I even wondered if I had made a suitable excuse to go out.
Perhaps offended by my stinging eyes, René responded briefly.
“Let’s start by registering for the entrance exam.”
“I guess so.”
It wasn’t such a bad offer, so I readily accepted.
If he pecked further, Rene could have been truly angry.
“Do you know where the receptionist is?”
“huh.”
Lene responded immediately.
I followed René, who seemed to have no intention of hiding it anymore.
First day in the capital.
Staring at Rene’s back, I couldn’t help but worry about her future.
The same goes for me who will be with Lene.
… … Shall I close my eyes for once?
“Um, it’s dark.”
this will be my future
damn it
demon academy
narrow-eyed villain