After finishing my early morning training, I was summoned to the Demon King. [M]
Probably predicting that there would be some talk about this exploration, Nagi and I went to the Mansion, which is the workplace of the Demon King.
"You've been making noise again since morning.He's still the man we're talking about. "
Nagi and I, who were sent to the usual study, talked to the Demon King in front of the tea that Ciel had brewed.
Was it noisy after all?
"It doesn't mean noise.As soon as possible, you can say something that was accepted here. "
It's rare.
Then Nagi, who was talking about the cup next to her, whispered.
"Usato, do you do that every morning?"
"Hey, Mr. Nero is going out with a lot of training, right?Amira comes by occasionally. "
Mr. Nero seems to be busy at work during the day and has no time to train, so it seems that it is just right to move his body in the form of early morning training.
"Mr Usato is well received here, too."
Siel standing beside the Demon King smiled bitterly.
"Surely not as a human being.Your people's impressions of you are something else. "
"Fu, so what is a common human definition?"
"Someone who does common sense behavior that you probably don't do."
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"Looks like we'll have to admit we lost here."
"I'm afraid you think there's a way to win."
"Rabbit... even the chicken never made the demon king say it was scary..."
I was dragged by the Demon King.
Nagi-san is pulling me too, and I wonder what this sense of defeat is.
That's a lot too soon for a ravenfish.
"I can't possibly be indifferent to him.So let me hear your thoughts about Shea Garmio. "
Nagi-san, who sighed, asked the demon king.
I told you about Shia, but you want to hear the devil's thoughts.
"I can't say anything at the moment.How long you been talking about him? It's hard to say this, but he doesn't understand what to do.... just like this one. "
……?
He pointed his finger at the demon king and turned around, but nobody was there.
"What's wrong with pointing at someone you can't see?What's wrong with you? "
"Don't you realize that you're more bothered than I am?"
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"You two, it's going to be a lot more complicated to talk about, so calm down."
I was embarrassed by Mr Siel.
Nagi-san opened her mouth, slightly pulling at me and the Demon King who stared silently.
I can't understand what he's doing.
"There are too many inconsistencies in his thoughts and actions in the first place.At least me and whoever you know are not men who act in a meaningless way to instill their memories and magic in unrelated people. "
... that's all I can ask Shea.
All she has is the memories of Hisago, and it is likely that she does not know why his powers and memories dwelled in her.
"It would be futile to think any more of that idiot's thoughts.Let's get to the point... about the purpose of this expedition. "
Well, I guess so.
If it was a few days before the departure, the reason for the call would also be a confirmation of the search.
"The general purpose is to develop the realm of monsters, right?"
"That's what accounts for most of it.But there are other things to do. "
I put up three fingers of the Demon King here.
"One would be the recovery of fragments of my power that would be in the realm of monsters.The second is the protection of Shea Garmio.The third is to check the presence or absence of intelligent organisms that live in the realm of monsters. "
"Intellectual life...?"
"You're a subhuman, or a monster with the same will as your servant."
Don't you know what is happening because it is an unopened area?
Is that what you're doing?
"I was sure before they sealed it.Looks like I've been sidelined in a struggle between humans and demons. "
"Eh, were you there?"
He seems surprised that Nagi didn't know either.
An intelligent creature living in the realm of monsters.
I know I'm not going to play, but I'm a little excited about being manly.
It feels like Bigfoot or something.
"By the way, were you a stranger at that time?"
"Elves. They were less interested in human strife than they used to be. They were drawn into the deep woods."
"Elf...."
When it comes to elves, is it the same as Mr. Frana?
Perhaps you should consider it different from the elves I know.
It's just a story if you're here.
"Think about the third.Focus on exploring and recovering fragments of my power. "
"What about the devil's intervention?"
"They may be inevitable, but if they're careful, they're not as dangerous.For the demon, you and the kannagi are only a threat, and the demon of our brotherhood is turning around. "
Either way, the threat is Aulu and the Dark Wizard twins.
As it stands, the enemy demon doesn't feel that bad for me.
Mr Aul, who is supposed to be on my side, is more troublesome to me in a different way.
"Yes, about the members of the expedition."
"Led by Captain Koga, Hannah plays the role of grasping the terrain and so on for me and six of my men.And when Nagi-san arrived yesterday, Amako... exploring dangerous places meant that the number of people was limited, but it got considerably larger. "
"If you think you have predictive magic, there should be no problem with a slightly larger number of people.... hmm"
The demon king placed his hand on his chin and worried about something.
The demon king looked at me again with his thoughts in his state.
"There was a dark magician girl named Keira."
"Yes, yes."
Take the girl with you.
What is this man saying?
I don't think we can get Keira to a dangerous place.
Amako is stepping on a number of occasions...
"That's all you have to do to protect me.The usefulness of that girl's dark magic is immeasurable.The ability to fly and store and hold supplies in different spaces is a great way to explore. "
"... you really appreciate it."
"Rather than rating, you're even paying attention.There are very few Dark Wizards who are not for combat purposes from a long history.You know that, don't you? "
Well, yeah.
Nagi-san nodded bewildered by the demon king.
"Even a very small number of them have the ability to protect themselves.It's not uncommon for me to have the ability to hold a scene and bloom for others to fly in the sky. "
To be honest, I was surprised that the Demon King talked so much.
And Keira and his magic are so important to him.
"... I don't want to, but I'll check with Keira and her guardian.I can't give up all of this. "
"Oh, that's fine."
... ask Greff at night.
The Demon King said I should protect him, but it's not like he didn't have anything to do with it.
"Have you talked to her to some extent? Any questions?"
I am a little worried about the words of the demon king.
I have nothing in particular to ask about the current situation.
All you have to do is explain the search to your men again... ah.
Speaking of which, I wanted to ask you something about magic manipulation, so can I ask you now?
What is it?
"If we combine system degradation and system strengthening, it will rebound and explode...."
"... hah?"
What are you talking about? I've been staring at this guy like...
Is this it?
Am I ahead of the magic era?
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It didn't take much effort to explain the search to my men.
They were also soldiers who originally belonged to the Demon King Army, so it was easy for me to explain the expedition as quickly as possible.
At that time, I also revealed fragments of the Demon King's power that we are being asked to retrieve for the demons we would be hostile to.
"Fear Eater, Fear Captain."
If you ask me which is scary, the answer is obvious.
You're more demonic than me.
For some reason, I am not convinced that I am called a symbol of fear, but the spirit of my men will not be so easily influenced by the devil.
This is the problem.
We must ask her and her guardian, Greff, if Keira will accompany us to the Monster realm.
Keira may say she will follow, but Greff will disagree because he knows the dangers of monster space well.
"Explore the monster realm and go!"
Well, if Keira's going, I won't object.
"Is that...?"
Dejab?
A strange voice echoed in Keira's reply, reminiscent of her interaction with Ferm when heading to the Demon King's Landing.
Eh, eh, maybe I was the only one who was worried...?
"I trust you."
"... Keira, are you sure you're okay?I was recommended by the Demon King, but you can say no at all. "
"I'll go if I can help.It's going to be a good experience for me. "
Maybe I'm the one who treats children too much?
"Before I came here, I was traveling around the realm of the Demon King.I am somewhat accustomed to dealing with monsters. "
"When Usato-san rescued me, it was usually dangerous..."
That's because I got fucked up and hurt.
... it's true that Keira was traveling around the Devil King's Landing with Greff.
In that sense, I'm probably more used to traveling than an adult like you... than I am.
"Besides, I'm not going out of my cape except for what happened."
"Do you keep your magic?"
"Without major deformation, there will be little magic consumption."
They're similar to Ferm's Dark Magic.
Dark magic is much less fuel-efficient.
Sleep or something?
"I sleep in my cape."
"Is that okay...?"
"I think it's okay because I couldn't solve it when I was asleep normally."
Is that what this is? Are you under the influence of Ferm's dark magic...?
Well, there's only two Dark Wizards for this kid, Koga and Ferm, but... are they so similar?
"Rabbit, have you finished your dinner?"
"Ah, no...."
"Then you should eat at home.Don't be shy, okay? Ram and Rose will be happy to have you. "
Well then, let me kindly sweeten you up.
All right, with a smile on his face, Mr. Greiff stood up from his chair and told him to go to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Koga will be eating what Sensori-sama made and will be fine.
"... I still think it's a little dreamy."
What is it?
"I live normally....."
Soon I realized what Keira was trying to say.
A child of dark wizards exposed to the malice of his real parents, the Abomination Kid, is now able to live a normal life.
Considering Keira's previous situation, I can also understand the feeling of dream comfort.
"If I hadn't met Usato-san at that time, I'd have fallen into darkness.I hated myself even more, and I was always swallowed up by dark magic... which might have made a lot of people unhappy. "
"Didn't you?You're all I've got here. "
I know that if there is a world, it will exist.
Like the world in which Senpai and I lost Kazuki have abandoned ourselves, there may be a world in which Keira, who caused Greff to die in front of her, falls into darkness, as she says.
But that's a hypothetical story, and it has nothing to do with Keira now in front of her.
"That's why I want to be as helpful as you are."
"... you mean Shia?"
"... yes"
She nodded.
Except for me, Keira was the only one who actually met Shea.
I know how worried I feel because I heard about her together.
He looks just like me.
Kiera must be worried about Shia because she wants to accompany us on our expedition.
... we'll be leaving for the Monster Realm in a few moments.
Exploration is also important, but more than that, I am worried about what kind of situation Shia is in within the realm of monsters now.