Heibon 16. Master is Being Bashful

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This chapter is a bit confusing to read, so I’ll tell you guys who is speaking which part.


「Haiyou! It will be 5500 giros!!」(Butcher-oniisan)

「Ou, thank you as always」(Tonic)

Tonic-san finally joined us after receiving the money from butcher shop oniisan.

「Yosh, then shall we go to registration office?」

It was the next day after the bear monster was beaten.
Us 5 people decided to travel to the royal capital.
Currently, 5 of us were walking down the main street.
There was a lot of people walking around and many shops were lined-up left and right.

「I’ve never really thought about this, but this place is very lively, is it not?」(Rey)

「Even though they are living under the threat of demon advancement?」(Rio)

「Yup」(Rey)

Rey-sama, who was tailing at the end of our group to prevent lost child, gave a small laugh as he looked around the surroundings.

「Even now, these people still think that other people will deal with the demon race. The human territory has been reduced to one-third of our original size, even so, the fear won’t even reach their heart. Even though refugees are flooding towns that are located about 5 days from here, these people still treat it as 『Other People’s Problem』. That kind of thinking is foolish indeed, but most people here think like that. Including the authorities of this country. They managed to summoned the goddess and stop their advancement by the skin of their teeth after we are reduced to this state. But us mages are the one who were sent to the frontlines……」(Rey)

「Other people’s problem…」(Rio)

「Maa, while it may be true, there’s no need to trouble ourselves and passionately preach them about the dangers. It’s fine for them for not being scared. Let them live their ordinary lives in peace. It’s fine for them to indulge in it. After all, their peace is our reason to fight」(Rey)

「Even for those people you’ve never even know……?」(Rio)

「That’s a little different. I put my life on the line for the sake of those I wanted to protect. Didn’t I say it before?」(Rey)

「Un, But Rey-sama, aren’t your title require you to protect those people as well?」(Rio)

As the 『High-ranking Mage』 of this country, his job specifically requires him to sacrifice himself for the sake of regular people.

「Throwing away those duties would be so nice……」(Rio)

「It must be so… Should I just quit after the next battle is over?」(Rey)

「I guess the world doesn’t work that way」(Rio)

「Yeah, of course it doesn’t. Even so, I think I’m quite content with the way it is」(Rey)

「Eh?」(Rio)

「At the beginning, I was aiming to be a mage for my own purposes. I wanted this world to recognize what I am seeing… spirits… That’s why I set my eyes to be the highest ranking mage. Well, even though I did become the highest ranking mage, they are still not recognized. So I continue holding that title because there was no reason for me to quit, but with the impending danger of the upcoming battle, I finally realized something. For me, there is only small number of people that are important to me. Of course Tonic and my sister are important to me, but there are other people that I wanted to protect as well. I am… feeling glad. I somehow feel happy. That is why I will still carry this burden until the end of this war. To protect those I wanted to protect. Well, if I can save those people I don’t even know, it will be a nice bonus, I guess」(Rey)

He spoke in a roundabout way and patted my head lightly.
I peeked over his long sleeve that is covering my head and all I could see was his colorful blue eyes and his silver hair.

Aah……

「The moon……」(Rio)

「Ha?」(Rey)

「Rey-sama really looks like the moon」(Rio)

「……」(Rey)

「Softly enveloping people with kindness and gently watching from afar. And Rey-sama’s hair color as well, aren’t they similar?」(Rio)

The hand that was patting my head moved and shut my mouth instead.
His face was quite red for some reason.

「Eh? Rey-sama? Is something wrong?」(Rio)

「Nothing… Don’t look over here」(Rey)

I pulled his hand down and turn back.
Did I rub him in the wrong way?
Nononono, he’s probably blushing instead of angry.

We spent some time in silence until Rey-sama returned to his usual self.
I was starting to worry that I really misspoke and he was angry, but then he finally pulled my hand lightly.

「Let’s go」

「Ah… Yes!」

Tonic-san, Emyu-san, and Alf noticed that we had stopped and waiting for us in a short distance away.
Well, since the person himself said not to make a big deal about it then I shall drop the subject. Let’s go back to the others.

Heibon 15. Just People Outside the Norm

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Even though it was just a similar face, looking at someone with Rey-sama’s face winking really creeps me out. Oh, Emyu-san has a mole under her eye so I could tell them apart.

 

「……i」

They really looked similar. But Emyu-san is a woman, so of course, she is a bit more *fluffy* when compared to her male counterpart, Rey-sama.

 

「……oi」

Right, but, she is really beautiful.
Rey-sama gave off a bit cold impression, but with the similar same face, Emyu-san was somehow giving a rather gentle impression, don’t you think so?

「oi」

Ah, I think it’s also a matter of atmosphere that is wrapping around them.

 

「oi, Rio!」
「I think Rey-sama will look better if he laughs more」
「It’s none of your business」
「Hii!!」

I was watching Emyu-san’s face, but then I was forcefully pulled back into reality by a hand-chop directly into my head. On that beautiful smiling face appeared a huge vein mark and the end of his mouth was twitching.

Oh crap! He’s angry.

 

「I… I think Rey-sama looks just fine already~」
「Good grief… It seems that Tonic will be done with his business soon. Come inside after you finish chatting with my sister」
「Eh?」

Rey-sama’s remark shocked Tonic-san, who was just starting to dismantle the bear monster that he just defeated.

 

「……What? I can’t dismantle it?」
「Ah no, go for it. Leave some for our dinner, then we’ll sell the rest. They should sell for quite some money」
「Eat!? You eat monsters!?」
「Yes, we eat them. They taste quite good, you know? The taste gets even more tastier the stronger the monster. That monster should be in the middle-upper tier in taste category」

My mouth was wide-agape, I could probably fit the entire bear inside, but Rey-sama just casually brushed it off. No, I mean… For me to eat monsters is just… Aah, I felt that I have read a book called 『Fun Cooking with Demonic Meat』 back in the castle library. “Demonic Meat” as in monster meat.

(TL: Taking liberty here. The proper title is 魔肉の美味しい食べ方 How to prepare delicious demonic meat)

 

「Ara, you haven’t even told her that?」
「I just thought it was not necessary for the limited time that we got back then…」

Rey-sama could only cower when Emyu-san asked him in accusing tone.

 

「Good grief, you taught her with only magic and self-defense in mind without teaching her about common knowledge in this world, didn’t you? Common knowledge is also important! Like how to earn money, what food to find in the wilderness, what jobs she should take, what to do when facing a dangerous monster. Why didn’t you teach her those important things!?」
「……」

I went inside to prepare some tea and greeted with a sight of Emyu-san giving Rey-sama a scolding. Not to be rude, but looking at Rey-sama scowling and cannot resist being scolded was somehow quite interesting.

Meanwhile, Tonic-san just finished dismantling the bear monster, dusted off the filths, and took a seat. I gave him my thanks for saving my life and he patted my head in return, telling me not to worry about it. I’d like to thank Rey-sama and Emyu-san as well, but seeing Emyu-san still giving her sermon to Rey-sama, I decided to postpone it.

A few minutes later, she finally ended her little chat. The amount of fatigue shown on Rey-sama’s face is unbelievable. After the two finally took their seat, she finally started explaining about the magic pavilions.

 

「The Magic Pavillion is divided into 3 buildings. Rey is leading the research and development in the Red Pavilion which focuses on offensive magic and magic square. The Blue Pavilion is led by another high ranking mage, Harwyn-sama. They study defensive magic and physical enhancement magic. They also study movement magic to some degree. And finally, the one that I am in is called White Pavilion, which is studying recovery magic and medical restoration magic. We are also researching herbalism. The leading mages are, of course, have the top-class knowledge in their respective field」

「Top-class……」

I was surprised when hearing that the mages were divided even further into different areas, but then Rey-sama said that he had the top-class knowledge in all of those fields. I stared at his well-featured face. Rey-sama noticed me and tilted his head.

 

「What is it?」 「No, it’s just. Rey-sama is really a big shot after all…」
「What are you even saying at this late hour? Isn’t that obvious? This prodigy over here is the youngest mage in history」
「Youngest in history……」
「Now come to think of it, Tonic also went from apprentice straight into vice-captain in about six months. That kind of speed is also unheard of, don’t you think so?」
「In only six months……」
「Ahaha! These guys are really out of your normal standards!」

Finally hearing the truth, I went silent from the shock. Meanwhile, Emyu-san was patting Tonic-san on his back… no… she was bashing the poor Tonic-san who was sitting beside her.

 

「Emyu-san, it hurts」
「Aa, don’t mind~ don’t mind! Ah, back to the topic, please don’t tell anyone about what we were talking about regarding the magic pavilion… And next, I shall teach you everything you need to know to live in this country, like demonic meat from before」
「Ah, come to think of it. I remembered the demonic meat. Since we are going to sell the monster parts anyway, Rio, why don’t you register yourself as a 『Contract Worker』 while we’re at it?」(TL: The RAW says 請負人-ukeoinin and not 冒険者-boukensha)

「Ooh, not bad」
「Hmm, since we still have that option」

Emyu-san and Rey-sama seemed to agree to Tonic-san’s suggestion.

 

「Contract worker?」
「It’s sort of like odd-jobs worker sort of thing. I was registered before I entered the knight order as well」
「You’re handling requests from the agency. After you finish the said request, you will be given reward that you have agreed to」
「The job covers a lot of subjects from pet walking to monster subjugation. You can choose the job that suits you the best among them」
「So we’re selling the bear monster and go register at the same time, right? Then I’ll go tomorrow as well」

I agreed to his proposal.
It’s better if we can hit 2 birds with one stone.
Even better if we can gain money at the same time.

 

「Then I shall come with you」
「Ara, of course, I coming as well」

After confirming that Rey-sama and Emyu-san were coming with me, another voice came from the door direction.

 

「Seems like all of you were talking about something interesting. Then I’ll come as well」
「Ah, Av」

Av were holding a paper bag on one of his arm as he came inside with the monsters who were also living in this small hut.

 

「You are the famous Avart, I suppose. And those behind you must be the monsters who are freeloading here. I am Reyfaras’ older sister, Emyurill. I heard a lot about you from my brother. It’s a pleasure to meet you」
「……Hoo」

After taking a good look at Emyu-san who just stood up to greet him, Alf raised his voice as a response.

 

「You look exactly like Rey… No wait… Rey is the one who looked like you」
「No, not really. I’m not as genius as Rey, though」
「Incidentally, I am not as rude as my older sister」
「Rey, let’s have a small talk after this, shall we?」
「……I humbly apologize for my terrible misconduct」
「Ahahaha! Now this is an interesting siblings」

I can’t disagree.

And thus, the people who accompany me to my contractor registration has been decided.

Heibon 14. Master’s Sister is Really the Strongest

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「Rio, can you run?」

Tonic-san asked me without shifting his gaze from the monster.

 

「I think so…」
「Alright, when I give the signal, run. Knock the door 3 times, then duck as soon as it opens. Rey will activate his magic」
「Understood」

After confirming that I nodded, Tonic-san gave off a laugh and put more strength on his foot. He was ready to give the signal. I took a deep breath and also prepared myself for that moment. The monster definitely saw the stronger Tonic-san as a threat and watched him cautiously.

 

Inside the tense atmosphere, Tonic-san was the first one to make a move.

「Now, Rio!!」

That’s the signal.
Tonic-san dashed toward the monster and I ran toward the hut. Looking at Tonic-san who just entered its attack range, the bear monster raised his paw overhead in response.

*Giiiin*!!

There was no time to look back to see the fight behind me. I ran full speed, and knock the wooden door 3 times as fast as I could. It opened almost immediately.

 

『”Ash Burning”』

I crouch as soon as the door opened and barely dodge the flames that passed. A few seconds later, I could hear the shrieking of the bear monster.

「Re…y-sama…」

In front of my eyes, Rey-sama kept his wand straight in front of his eyes and looked straight to the bear monster. I slowly looked behind me and I saw that the bear monster was wrapped in burning flames. The flames that wrapped the bear monster also started to spread around, completely destroyed the bear’s escape route.

It’s one of the higher-tiered fire attribute magic from his various magic expertise. Since he didn’t go full force, nothing else was damaged besides the bear monster and its surrounding. But in normal circumstances, a single cast can purge dozens of human opponents in one swoop.

 

「It’s safe now」

He said those reassuring words while still looking at the monster. I couldn’t help but break down crying.

 

「u… ukh……」
「Eh? O-oi, Rio!? Are you hurt somewhere!?」

As soon as I started crying, Rey-sama startled and put down his wand, and the flames surrounding the bear monster disappeared.

Tonic-san shouted something, but I couldn’t hear it properly.
I just couldn’t.
I’m sure Rey-sama as well.
But before that, does Rey-sama himself noticed that his magic had disappeared and Tonic-san was screaming in the background.
He seemed to be in panic.

 

「Oh, You are covered in scratches and bruise. Does it hurt? Don’t cry. Let’s heal it immediately. Rio, please don’t cry」

He wiped my tears a bit too rough, and since he has never seen me in this desperate state, he couldn’t help but to let out a small chuckle as well. Suddenly, a beautiful hand grabbed Rey-sama’s robe from behind and threw him in a single try.

「Uwa!?」
「e?」
「Yes, Rei-chama~」

The one who switched place with Rey-sama, after knocking him with a falling sound BGM, was surprisingly, a female version of Rey-sama.

She had the same blue eyes and silver hair like Rey-sama. Also the same androgynous looks. Speaking of the difference besides their gender, unlike Rey-sama’s waist-length hair, her hair is just about shoulder-length. The woman, as slim as she is, was able to throw an adult man like Rey-sama with only one hand. The scene successfully made me stopped crying.

 

「Nice to meet you. I am Emyurill Karhannah. This Reyfaras over here is my stupid younger brother」
「Rey-sama’s older sister……?」
「Just Emyu is fine. Hey, Tonic! Do your best beating that big friend of yours, okay~ That battle maniac will take care of things for us. Now, let me see the wound and heal you」
「Emyu-san!? You think I’m a battle maniac!?」
「What are you talking, Tonic? If you have complaints, say it after you defeat that new friend of yours. Rey had weakened it so it should be an easy victory」
「But still, asking unreasonable things like that……」

After brushing off Tonic-san, who was still fighting the bear monster,  Emyu-san started healing me with healing magic. Rey-sama still rubbing his lower back.

 

「Excuse me, Emyu-san, are you also a mage?」
「Araa, I don’t mind if you speak casually with me. That’s correct, I’m a mid-level mage」

Emyu-san showed her silver embroidery on her robe and smiled.

 

「But, umm, why I haven’t seen you in the Magic Pavilion before?」
「Ugh… Eh waiー ugh…」
「I haven’t seen you before…」
「Isn’t that because you’re staying in the room in “Red Pavilion” that Rey gave you?」
「Red Pavilion?」
「Araa, whaat are you doing, Rey? Aren’t you supposed to teach her everything?」

She moved from the me who still tilting my head towards Rey-sama.
Rey-sama regained his footing from being thrown and rubbed his poor forehead.

 

「Since she had so little time in the castle, I don’t have the luxury to teach her those small details」
「Oh, right. Then I’ll teach her instead!」

Emyu-san said so while flicking her fingers and winked playfully.

But aren’t you two forgetting something?
Behind us, Tonic-san was still fighting the bear monster.


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Heibon 13. The Encounter I Had in the Middle of Forest

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Aru~hi♪ mori no naka♪ kuma-san niー♪ deattaー♪
( One day♪ in a forest♪ I met♪ bear-sanー♪)

TL: the song

A happy children song is playing endlessly in my head. Currently, it has been half a month after Rey-sama and Tonic-san began living here.

「…………」

Currently “bear-san”, a 2 meter tall gigantic mass of pure kuma-power, was standing right in front of me. Well, if you were looking at its sharp fang and claws, simply calling it as “big bear” was really an understatement. Its eyes were blood red and saliva was flowing from the edge of its mouth.

One day, in a forest, I met a monster.

 

「……」

Most monsters in this forest were not really ferocious, but there were some really dangerous ones. Due to their small numbers, these kinds of monster tend to be stronger than usual. Right now, there’s no way I can stand against them.

I was just trying to fetch some water, but why my life was being threatened?

Even though I had encountered several ferocious monsters ever since I lived in this forest, I was always accompanied by people stronger than me, which is the reason I had not died yet.

 

However, no one would protect me this time.
The spirits were doing gestures, telling me to escape.

You don’t have to tell me that!
I knew it already!
I knew but… my legs wouldn’t move…

 

「hel… help me………」

I couldn’t even scream properly. There was no one who would hear me to begin with……

Av hadn’t visited these days. Rey-sama and Tonic-san went back to the royal castle to look at the state of affair in the morning and they hadn’t returned yet.

The sword on my waist and the bow on my shoulder were certainly not decorations, but the moment I pull any of them out in front of this monster, that very moment would be my last.

 

「…wait…… stop…… think… think, Rio… anything to survive……」

As I gulped down, I dragged my foot to move myself away from the monster. Even though the bear monster growled, it didn’t attack yet.

Yet

 

But I think it’s only a matter of time……
In order to calm myself, I tried to take a deep breath five times and think.

What I learned from Rey-sama.
What I learned from Tonic-san.
What I learned from Av.

It was okay.
I remembered everything.
They became my source of encouragement.

I should be able to do it.
There was no need to kill.
Just surviving is enough.
Just escaping is enough.

 

「I’m fine. I can do it. I can do it……」

I took another three deep breath and held the fourth.

 

「”FLASH”!!」

I thrust my right hand towards the bear monster and chanted at the same time.

A sphere of light appeared on my right hand and wrapped my surrounding in a dazzling light as I protected my eyes using dark magic. I confirmed that the bear was shutting its eyes and roaring, I turned away and started running.

My legs were quite stubborn so I had to clad them in wind magic to force myself to run. I was aiming for the hut. There was a special barrier Rey-sama put up that only people I trust could enter (whether they are humans, demons, or monsters). It was Rey-sama’s new magic made by rearranging a magic square. It was put up as an experiment.

And as an intrusion prevention system, the barrier is strengthened even more by magic so there’s no way the barrier would break from some random attacks.

In any case, the bear won’t even be able to chase if I ran this fast.

The sunlight leaked between the leaves and light my way through the animal trail. Even when the tree branches scratched me, even when I twisted my foot, I continued to run.

 

「There it is!!」

I felt relaxed for a moment but suddenly I heard a roar coming from the forest.

「…!!!」

It was not as simple as saying “my surrounding shakes violently”. The ground, the trees, even the plants were shaking from the roar. My foot stopped moving again. It was too slow to call it a “reflex” but I looked at my back against my will.

 

「…………………」

I could feel my breath. I tried opening and closing my mouth a couple of times, but I could not take any more air after my third one.

The bear monster was tackling through the trees and heading towards me. I could feel the ground shaking every time it took a step.

 

「mov… move… move! Move!!」

I scolded my trembling body and struggled to move another step. Suddenly, I heard a low growl and vibration from behind me.

 

「…………」

I could understand it even without looking back.
It was catching up.

As soon as I realized it, my sight was distorted and tears were falling. Even though this was not the time for crying, I could not stop it. My body refused to move.

It’s the end.
My life finally ended in a place like this.
With nothing achieved.
Nothing to leave behind.
Everything is over.

 

「『Duck』!!」

「eh !?」

My body moved faster than I thought.The sharp nails went past me.

 

「『Draw』!! Then turn around and 『Slash』!」

My body responded again.

I understood it immediately that it was Tonic-san’s 【Power of Words】that allowed me to slash one of the bear monster’s leg.

【Power of Words】 It’s an ability that makes the other person do as you say. However, it only worked as long as the words are within 10 characters. Furthermore, it can only work 3 times on 1 person. In other words, those 3 times had been used for 『Duck』, 『Draw』, and 『Slash』. I could not expect any help from Tonic-san’s ability from now on.

 

「Tonic… san…」
「You’re safe. But really… You’re one hell unlucky girl」

But still, Tonic-san managed to make the dumbfounded me able to draw my sword. He checked me from top to bottom and nodded as confirming that I’m safe.

Then, ignoring the rattling of the swords in my hand, he took the sword from my hand and put it aside.

 

Heibon 12. The things I’ve confirmed

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It’s been a week since Rey-sama and Tonic-san started living here. There were several things that we confirmed.

First of all, it was about the ingredients that I used to make cookies for the monsters. To be honest, it tastes absolutely horrible when humans eat it. I noticed it after the daily lesson, Tonic-san picked one up and spat it out almost immediately.

Av told me that it’s normal. He said that Monsters like sweet things, but they don’t like sweets made for humans. Monster’s and human’s sense of taste were a little bit different. The monsters would happily eat my sweets made using the usual ingredients. However, it seems that it tastes absolutely horrible for humans, just like for Tonic-san.

Since I didn’t bother tasting them, I didn’t notice at all. It smelled delicious like a normal cookie and the monsters were eating them with enthusiasm, so I just assume that it’s delicious and didn’t doubt it. The first 3 days of cookies were made using the ingredients found in this hut, but after that, they’re made using ingredients that Av brought.

By the way, it was Av who taught me how to use the ingredients for monsters. Both cookies and other meals were made under his guidance. Now when I think about it, Av also taught me to make “Monster sweets” and “Human food”.

I also found out that the ingredients for monster cookies can be adjusted to suit human tastes. The point is, it was about the ratio of ingredients you put inside.

The next thing to address: Av is the former demon lord.

……
Let’s say it again.
Av is the former Demon Lord.
The former Demon Lord.

It finally came out right.

I discovered it 2 days after Rey-sama and Tonic-san lived here. Rey-sama kept looking at Avfor some reason, so I told Rey-sama to ask him directly for the answer. Minutes later, Rey-sama literally asked him.

「Av, are you by any chance the Demon Lord?」
「Yup. That’s right. But please attach the word “former” to that part. 」

A straight ball.
After that…

 

「Just as I expected. I know I heard that name from somewhere. But why the former Demon Lord stays in such place?」
「Living my retirement, of course. It was my dream to spend my days leisurely with no one interfering 」

「「………」」

Tonic-san quickly pulled out his sword the moment he heard “Demon Lord”. How can Rey-sama speak with the former Demon Lord without any hostility?

Well truth to be told, he’s the Demon Lord 3 generations before the current Demon Lord. In fact, when Av was the Demon Lord, people and demons were on good terms. That’s why the name “Avart” remains in the literature and Rey-sama could identify him.

But looking at the current situation where humans and demons are enemies, I can’t really believe that they were friends before.

 

「Is that why Av is now the “Former Demon Lord”? Maybe the “Current Demon Lord” was displeased and throw him from his throne?」

Rey-sama seemed surprised when he heard my remark.

「Rio, Av was the Demon Lords from several hundred years ago. His name even appeared as a protagonist in some books. It’s also one of the books that I told you to read before. 」
「……eh? what? Are you… Wait… Is it 『Humans and the Demon Lord』? The Demon Lord in that story is actually Avart!? But it’s the founding story of this country!!」

『Humans and the Demon Lord』
The story describes how the country was founded. It was stopped being printed after the territorial dispute between humans and demons. It’s hard to get a copy of it nowadays. In my case, I read that in Rey-sama’s library so I managed to read the contents somehow.

Hundreds of years ago, a human came into this continent. However, only demons can live in this land. At that time, the Demon King Avart opened up a part of the continent and developed it so humans and demons can live together.

In some stories, he even persuaded demons who don’t like the idea to give humans a part of their land. He also helped to gather medicinal herbs for the sake of the humans who had fallen ill and having a hard time adapting to the environment. In addition to overcoming many difficulties and hardships, the Demon Lord Alphard and humans developed a relationship, and that is the start of the country, Sarawin Empire.
The rest is history.

Looking at the current humans and demons relationship, no one would believe that story.
But if he’s actually that Avart, then how old is…

「How old are you, Av?」
「I stopped counting years ago. Should be little bit over 500, I think 」
「That’s about right. Since the founding of this country is about 525 years ago, so as the Demon lord you should be older than that. But… I can’t believe you are the real “Avart”」

「Well, I certainly helped to build this country. But I never thought that the story was published as a book. 」

Somehow, I believe that he’s really the Avart from the book. If he’s the same person as described in the story, then he’s not an enemy. Because he… Demon Lord Avart retired to live among humans.

In 『Humans and the Demon Lord』, Avart fell in love with a young human woman. At the end of the story, the Sarawin Kingdom was built and Avart left his position as Demon Lord to live with that human.

Things after that were not written……

 

「Is the story true?」
「……Her name is Emily. She was a gentle and kind person. 」

Av looked somewhat nostalgic but still gave a sad laugh. The territorial dispute took place about 200 years after he retired. The previous Demon Lord was defeated by the summoned Goddess from the previous summoning, and things happened again with the current Demon Lord.

 

I’m sure the current Demon Lord would rather choose peaceful method if possible, but the human’s territory expansion needs to be stopped.

Originally, the continent was divided by half for humans and demons to live. As their numbers increased, the humans used magic to burn forests, build buildings, and expand their territory without permission.
The humans were given land from the demons, but they forget their gratitude. The demons refused to give more land to the violent humans and started to fight back.

Watching their stupidity, Av could only laugh from the distance. These foolish people have forgotten how to hold a civil discussion despite speaking the same language.

Seems like Av was watching both sides without supporting any side. Even so, I believe humans have their place in this continent, and I’m sure it’s my mission to stop their fight.

 

「Don’t you want to stop them?」

If both humans and demons are precious, why did he watch both of them hurting each other?

 

「I guess this war is necessary. Will either one survive? Will both perish? At any rate, whatever the result of the battle, I guess both humans and demons will repent, condolence, lament, resent, think the same idea.『Let’s not repeat this again』They have to fight as much as they want until they reach that conclusion. Whatever the result, this struggle is necessary for the future. That’s why I don’t stop them. 」

I’m sure Av was quite an influential person.

 

Changing the topic, apparently in this world, only women with “problems” have short hair. Usually, women have at least a hip-length hair. The “problem” can be identified by the hair length. By the way, when a woman has a shoulder-length hair like me, it represents a “divorced” or “widowed”. And so, when I went to town with Av’s improved the magic square (improved to his version when he was still the demon lord), a lot of people looked at me in pity.

I don’t know the root of such custom but Av, Rey-sama and Tonic-san told me 「Isn’t it better to know the circumstances of the woman you fell in love with?」. Well, I don’t really care about the reason but now I have to wear a robe whenever I went out to avoid misunderstandings.

That way, little by little, I’m surely going to learn about the reality of this world.
With that kind of thought, I started to live with Rey-sama and Tonic-san, and today I resolved to add morning run as my daily routine.


I’m not in the mood, so no game.