After parting ways with the Mr./Ms. Arc, Nea and I were brought to the office where the Demon King was under the guidance of Hannah's Mr./Ms..

Unlike the time I came to the Demon King Castle before, the Demon King is sitting at a table in a reasonably large room, looking through documents, and there is also Ciel Mr./Ms. standing like an assistant beside him.

 

"Are you here, Ciel?"

"Mr./Ms., please come here."

"Oh, thank you."

 

It seems that Mr./Ms. Hannah is waiting outside the door, and only I enter the office and sit on the chair provided.

After confirming that I had sat down, the demon lord deposited his body on the back of the chair and gave me a stunned expression.

 

"You have to do something interesting to do?"

"No, no, it's not."

"What's the difference, is it true that you suddenly took to the skies?"

 

Damn, that's a fact.

 

"From the sidelines, he's a weird healing wizard who flies around the city."

"Nea, the truth can sometimes deceive people, so it's better to remember."

"In your case, the truth is more unbelievable than the lie."

 

Does this owl have a grudge against me?

He hit the right counter.

 

"Flying, it looks like you've awakened to a rare ability again."

"It's still rare, isn't it?"

"It's possible to float in the air with wind magic, but it's interesting to be able to 'fly' at will. …… It's a marvel at the point when a child awakened to dark magic wishes to fly."

 

It's a one-of-a-kind magic just to fly freely in the sky.

It doesn't have any physical attack power, but it can be said that it is an unbeatable performance in terms of being able to move anywhere.

 

「…… Compared to before, it's a much smaller building."

"We don't need a castle now, because if it's still a castle, we'll have to have our men climb the stairs every time. If that's the case, that's about it."

 

Ah, it seems that it is difficult to go up and down the stairs in the big castle in front.

If that's the case, it would be faster and easier to convey information in a mansion like this.

 

"So, now that you're finally here, of course you've got a lot to do."

"Yes."

 

That's what I'm here for.

Straighten your back and listen to the Demon King's voice.

 

"First of all, interact with the people in this city, I don't mind being called a demon at all, but it's important to get involved with you, who are friendly to demons."

"Got it."

 

I don't mind being called the devil at all, but I have to interact with them more and more.

There are also people with high communicative skills, such as Uluru Mr./Ms. and Alc Mr./Ms., so I'm not too worried.

 

"The next step is to explore the Demon Realm between the Demon Realm and the Beastman Realm."

"Oh, I heard that from Koga."

"Okay, it's too early to tell, you can accompany me on my quest as part of the expedition."

"Oh, that's what I mean."

"What?"

 

Remembering the conversation I had with Koga earlier, I cut the conversation out.

 

"Koga has asked me to train the expedition members, would you mind if I could guide them?"

「…… Hmm. Rescue Team Training? I see, it's interesting. If so, let's recruit more people and increase the number of people."

"Are you sure?"

"Oh, to the fullestsieve・・・You can put it on."

 

I got the go-ahead easily.

Is it life-saving team-style training for the demon tribe?

In the beginning, Ferm relied on armor and was poor, but there are Mr./Ms. former soldiers, and I may be able to do it at a reasonable pace.

 

"Kuku, kuku, I'm looking forward to training."

"Bad face......

 

I think I can understand now why Rose seemed so happy when she put Ferm in the rescue team.

Training of demons with physical abilities different from ordinary people.

I'm just looking forward to thinking about what kind of training menu I'm going to put together.

 

"Ciel, have you seen it? You don't realize that, do you?"

"I've never seen someone smile so wickedly in training......

 

Oops, I have to focus on the story.

He turns back to himself and turns to the Demon Lord.

 

"There's something else I'd like to ask you...... Well, it's from me personally. I don't need to say it here."

"Is that so?"

"Oh."

 

I'm a little scared of the Demon Lord's personal request.

Perhaps the conversation has come to an end, and the tense atmosphere slows down a little.

Then, Mr./Ms. Ciel, who was beside the Demon King, called out to me.

 

"How are you, Keira?"

"Yes, it seems that he is still waiting for me outside this building."

"That's good, because I cared about you after we met at ...... ruins."

 

Come to think of it, I first encountered Mr./Ms. Ciel at the ruins.

If I didn't think it was the Demon King's handmaiden, I was usually surprised.

 

"At this time, would you like to leave some dark wizard children with you?"

"Hahaha, that's a funny joke."

"Oh, it's going to be an interesting ability, and it's going to be hilarious."

"You're kidding, aren't you......?"

 

I don't think it's possible now.

I don't know if I can open the heart of a dark wizard child in the first place.

 

"Well, I don't know when it will be, but it's worth a try, and above all, it will lead to the stability and independence of the dark wizards, who have been problematic so far."

"Is it that easy......

"I'm sure they've at least two successful examples."

 

I ...... you mean Ferm and Keira.

Well, Kira aside, Ferm seems to have been rehabilitated in the lifeguard, and I don't think it affected me that much.

 

"You're not the first to do it."

"Yes?"

"The dark wizard is still here...... He has an easy-to-get personality."

 

…… Yeah?

 

"I ——— say something now."

"I've never had a heart-to-heart with a dark wizard like you, but I've made my own guesses."

"Guess?"

 

For some reason, I feel like I've been deceived, but what kind of guess does the Demon King make?

 

The experience of being betrayed by their parents, who are the ones they trust the most, increases their distrust of others, and the resulting shadows of their minds manifest as dark magic."

 

Is it safe to assume that Ferm's reversal or Kira's humanoid dark magic is it?

But why is it so easy for me to get along with it?

 

"Is it because I'm not a demon?"

"It's just one of the factors, but it's because the environment in the Demon Realm was terrible before I woke up...... When the land is degraded, the hearts of the people who live there are naturally desolate."

 

Somehow, I knew that it was easy to get caught, but that's not all.

In the first place, Kira didn't seem to have much to do with me because I was disguised as a demon.

Koga ...... A.

 

"Come to think of it."

"What?"

"Do you know that there is a second princess in the delegation from the Kingdom of Nirvarna?"

「? Oh, I don't know if it's drunkenness or anything."

 

Oh, it seems that he knew about Mr./Ms. Senri, who was good.

 

"It looks like he's trying to make Koga his fiancée right now."

「「…… Huh?"

 

No way, the Demon King and Ciel Mr./Ms. give the same reaction.

To be honest, I wanted to say it myself and have the same reaction, but I can't say anything so stupid.

 

"By the way, I'm also being targeted."

「…… No, you're bringing in too many topics, aren't you? What are you? Are you destined to be in trouble all the time?"

"No, no, it's not my fault!?"

 

If the Demon King said such a thing, I would really cry, so stop.

I can't stand the abnormal situation of being pulled by this person.

On the other hand, Mr./Ms. Ciel is excited to listen to the story.

 

"Well, but the second princess of Nirvarna, right? …… It's not a bad story."

"Apparently he likes strong people, and I think he looks good with Koga."

「……」

 

Why do you look at me and look worried?

Well, it's interesting in Koga, but it looks interesting too...... I would like you to stop looking at me like that.

 

"I'm not going to have anything to do with this, I'm going to enjoy the fuss over you."

"It's a lot of fun just because Koga Mr./Ms. has a hard time......!"

 

I reported it before it was too late, but I'm glad it didn't seem to be a problem.

…… No, not at all.

 

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For the time being, after finishing the story, I leave the office where the Demon King is and join Kira at the entrance.

After this, he moved to the dormitory where Mr./Ms. Alc and Uluru Mr./Ms. were located, but he was worried about Koga, who had moved with Senri Mr./Ms., so he decided to head to the nearby training ground to check on him.

 

"Speaking of which, why are you with Usato-kun? Apparently, the ...... It's like a dark wizard."

"Usato Mr./Ms. is my dark magic teacher, so ......!"

"Is he a healing wizard?" That's it...... No, hmm...... Is that so, sir?"

 

Mr./Ms. Hannah, why do you try to correct her as a healing wizard and eventually change your mind?

 

"I'm sorry, I asked you to take a detour."

"No, I enjoy watching Koga struggle."

「……」

 

I'm starting to feel sorry for Koga.

Why does he treat Ciel Mr./Ms. and Hannah like this Mr./Ms. ......?

I know it's not that they don't like it, but .......

 

"Hey, if you keep going, won't you get involved?"

"Oh, maybe Koga will make me a scapegoat when he sees me......

 

At that time, I would do the same thing and fight back, but .......

 

"It's going to be tough if you get injured in a mock battle, so I thought it would be better to have me as a healing wizard."

「…… That's what I'm serious about."

 

There are other things that bother me as well.

 

"Personally, I'm concerned about Senri-sama's ability, who is undefeated in engagement duels."

"What era of dueling is that? But the fact that he was undefeated in that engagement duel ...... that's it."

"Hannah, Mr./Ms. there are things in the world that you know in your head but shouldn't say with your mouth......

「…… Oh, yes."

 

If it is the current Senri-sama who defeated the engagement candidates who are across the board, and at some point, even those candidates do not appear, I can understand that desperation.

However, Senri-sama is not that different from his seniors, so I don't think he needs to be so impatient.

 

"Oh, isn't that it?"

"yes?"

 

When she looks in the direction she is pointing, she sees a large training ground and a small crowd.

Mr./Ms. and Nirvarna are also there, so it seems that Koga and Senri-sama are fighting there.

 

「「……」」

 

"We're facing each other, but they don't move."

 

Koga, as usual, has his right fist in front of him and is ready to step forward at any time, while Senri-sama only raises his palms lightly and opens his legs about half a step.

 

「…… Is Senri-sama aiming for a counter?"

"Are you good at throwing? It was the same when I shook hands with you."

"No, it's not, ——— will work."

 

Koga was the first to move.

With a split second of steps, his sword moved behind Senri-sama and approached his neck.

However, as soon as he turned around, Senri-sama's shortest fist was released into Koga's defenseless jaw.

 

「!?」

 

Koga, who had stopped his sword and narrowly avoided his fist, stepped back, and Senri-sama slowly pulled his fist as if to adjust his breathing, taking the same stance.

 

"I should have told you that you don't have to mess with it."

 

That was the second Princess Nirvarna that Harold and Ouka were talking about.

You're stronger than you've heard.

 

「…… Hah, this is a ridiculous princess. I love ......!"

"Eh, I just told you that you were going to marry me!?"

"Don't say a word!? What kind of ears do you have!?"

 

His words and actions are a little too bad, though.

However, it seems that Koga was also motivated by the previous attack.

 

"I'll do it as hard as you want, and don't complain if you get hurt!"

"I'm a Nirvarna woman, and if you seem to be embarrassed by the fact that you're hurt, you're ...... immature!" Don't hesitate to call me!!"

"Interesting!!"

 

The battle begins again while cutting each other's throats.

Koga launches an attack, and Senri-sama, who is trying to flush it, aims for a counter.

However, not only that, but when Senri-sama changes his stance as if he were switching, his fighting style changes to a more bullish one.

 

"Hmmm!"

"Come on, this is the princess's way of fighting!"

 

Receive a kick with your arm, grab it in the opposite direction and swing it around.

Senri-sama is thrown away, but she lands on the ground in mid-air——— and at the same time, she heads towards Koga without delay.

 

"Well, it's ridiculous to be able to fight Koga-kun, even without magic."

"Yes, that's right......!"

"No, I don't think you're talking about it."

"That's right, the first time you fought Koga, you were even worse than that."

 

Why is this flow coming to me?

However, Senri-sama's next move is always thinking about connecting to the next.

He attacks in a fluid manner and unleashes a series of attacks without giving his opponent a chance to think.

It is a strategy backed by experience in guiding the behavior of the opponent.

 

「……」

 

He puts his hand to his mouth and follows the battle between Koga and Senri-sama with his eyes.

The heated battle seems to be gradually coming to an end, and in the end, the victory is decided when Koga's fist is stopped by the tip of Senri-sama's nose.

Breathing heavily, Koga pulls a fist from Senri-sama as he sits down, wiping his forehead and smiling.

 

"You don't do it, but it doesn't seem to be as good as mine."

「……」

"Well, give it up now."

 

Koga tilts his head to Senri, who doesn't say anything while looking down.

He didn't look like he was hurt...... I'm a little worried.

 

"I'm going to Koga for a minute."

「…… Don't make a fuss, okay?"

 

Away from Mr./Ms. and Keira and approach Koga.

Koga, who found me, gave me a sunny expression beside Senri-sama, who had not yet shown any reaction.

 

"Oh, Usato, you were pretty strong, this princess. Well, now he seems to be shocked by the loss, but I hope he will give up now."

"Oh, who are you...... Senri-sama, are you okay? If you need healing magic, put your hand on my palm."

 

As expected, he decided that it was useless to touch the princess without notice, so he held out his hand with healing magic.

Then, without a word, his hand rested on my palm and cast a healing spell.

…… Hmm? Do I need to squeeze it so hard?

 

"Fufufu...... fufufu."

"Senri-sama?"

"Next up, Mr./Ms. Usato."

"Huh......!?"

 

Rose's intimidation is a different kind of fear.

Why is this person ecstatic......!?

That? Is it because I met someone who beats me?

So are you trying to keep the momentum going and join hands with me?

 

"Hey, Koga! Isn't it!?"

 

Koga, who tried to call for help, is no longer there.

He ran away! I mean, in a way, he's the one who shouldn't run away from the current situation!

 

"Damn, I didn't want to use this hand...... Nea, please take the form of a human ......!"

"What? What are you going to do ......?"

"I'll listen to anything, so hurry up ......!!"

 

Nea couldn't help but change from an owl to a girl.

I put my hand on Nea's shoulder with my free hand and use the last resort with a serious expression.

 

"This guy is my wife......!"

「…… Huh!?"

 

A joke that Nea sometimes does.

I didn't really want to use it...... What do you think......?

After looking at the stiff Nea, I looked at Senri-sama fearfully, and she was also looking up at me with blank eyes.

 

「…… Dareno?"

"It's mine."

「…… Kyu"

 

Fallen!?

Mr./Ms. and Helena come to this place in a hurry to support Senri-sama.

 

"Mr./Ms. Helena! Senri-sama ......"

"Oh, I don't think you need to worry, it's just traumatic......

"Trauma ......?"

"My princess has a lot of things, ...... I'm really sorry for the inconvenience......

 

Mr./Ms. bowed her head and shook Senri-sama and went straight in the direction where the lodgings would be.

He was really a storm...... Mr. Senri.

But what is trauma ......?

 

"Hey, ...... Usato!"

"Hmm?"

 

Nea, who had been frozen, finally returned to herself, and she came close to me with her face bright red.

 

"No, Nea, I don't think it's really bad. But you've done the same thing over ——— time."

"Please don't tell Amako and Ferm about this, ......!?"

"What?"

"If only my life had been spared! Good!? Got it!?"

 

What do you mean......?

If I talk about the current exchange, will there be any danger to Nea?

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When it came time for me to get hit, I was very upset.

Koga, fully locked-on.