Maou Gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta

When we got to the city of Zenobia, we were invited to the Octave family.

I was to be treated as a guest who saved my daughter's life.

Deacon of the Octave family, in tears,

"Thank you for saving my daughter. I will never forget this Hans."

And he's been holding my hands.

There seems to be no falsehood in that word.

I get the pleasure of wondering if this is still the case as in a day after day.

Round roasted pigs that were fattened with plenty of crops characteristic of the South.

ripe fruit that can only be taken in the South.

Fresh seafood taken in the southern seas.

Top-notch cooks cook them and a selection of beauties bring them.

They are always arranged on the table and new dishes are brought in every time you finish a plate.

Honestly, I'm not that much of a eater, and Satie's a snack.

What's more, my previous life was Japanese and former slaves to Satti.

I couldn't care less to leave it, I couldn't eat it, it was difficult.

Satti, holding her stomach in agony,

"I think I've had enough for the rest of my life"

And he was rubbing his puffy, swollen stomach.

It was like a pregnant woman.

As it is, Satie and I become like fat pigs.

I thought so. I asked Hans, the butler.

"When will I be able to meet Lord Eltoria?

Hans says sorry.

"What is it, Master Eltoria is a busy man..."

I've already heard that dialogue dozens of times.

He seemed to get a tattoo in his ear, but in fact, I guess someone named Eltoria is a busy person.

Anyway, I'm the leader of the Trade Union.

I stayed in this hall and found out, but it looks like guests are showing up and forcing me to schedule minutes.

I wonder how much my daughter's benefactor doesn't have time to crack it.

Besides, I told this butler in advance that I wanted to see him officially as the representative of Ismas.

I guess I need the time I deserve.

That's why they're waiting, but there are circumstances here as well.

Even though he defeated the King's Alliance in Arsenum the other day, its forces are still alive and well.

Ivaris is also one of the frontlines, and he can't be away early.

Does Lilith's guy maintain law and order while doing his best?

Does Giron's guy listen to the people in the city and play fair?

I can't help but wonder.

I am very concerned about the latter in particular.

Because I suddenly thought of Giron's face when I saw the whole grill of pigs that came out earlier.

Anyway, I can't wait any longer, I thought so, and again, I tried to beg Hans the butler, but the operation stops on the way.

Because Julia, the daughter of Eltoria, has spoken.

"Dear Ryke, I'm sorry to keep you waiting"

Julia said so, holding the edge of her skirt with both hands,

"Long time no see"

And I smiled.

Seeing that look puzzles me.

Because I have a strong impression on my head when I meet him.

I don't feel bad about being proposed by a beauty, but I don't have time for that right now. One day I will marry my wife, but now is not the time.

So her proposal was honest, annoying.

So I've been living to avoid her for a while now, but I've finally been caught.

…………

I accidentally leaked my exhale, but she doesn't look like she cared, and she talks to me.

"I'm so sorry to keep you waiting, but my mother made time for me to go down. He said he had a little work to do."

"Mother...? is it?"

"Yeah, I managed to adjust my time."

I'm confused by the words.

"Miss Julia, I am the representative of the Trade Union. I'd like to see Lord Eltoria."

"Yeah, I heard that."

That's what she said.

"That's why I want you to meet my mother."

I ran out of words.

And when you pull my hand, you're invited to the office of the hall.

Her palm was small, but unexpectedly powerful.

Or forceful.

When I'm left in exchange, they push me into the office.

There was an elderly woman sitting at a fine desk.

- No, is it a woman of that age?

A woman with burning red hair, elegant but sharp eyes.

Stand like a pirate ship captain.

I immediately assume that she is not ordinary.

And as if to prove it, the woman said.

"You saved my daughter, a young man named Lyke. My name is Eltoria Octave. As the head of this Zenobian governing council, he also serves as the representative of the Trade Union"

When she said that, she stood up and asked me to shake her hand.

"I will thank you formally for saving my daughter later. It's a very busy time right now. You mind if I talk to you while you're at work?

"I don't mind."

When I say that, she says a word, "Excuse me," and goes back to her seat again and begins to look through the paperwork.

The amount was surprising, but not half as fast to decipher.

It amazes me, but my daughter beside me, Julia, proudly ears.

"I usually clean up twice that amount of work twice as fast."

"... I see you've only got a little bit of work to do."

Apparently, a woman named Eltoria Octave is a far more capable merchant than you can imagine.

It's synonymous with a merchant in a trade union.

Close to Genovan merchants and Omi merchants in the world of previous life.

This woman is not a privilege because she binds those people.

I didn't think someone named Eltoria was a woman in the first place.

Because I'm a big merchant, I imagined a middle-aged man with plenty of bellies.

- My husband, by the way, is a merchant just like you imagined.

Suddenly Eltoria said.

…………

"You are prone to facial expressions. You should be careful. Every negotiation can be unfavourable."

That said, once again, I turn my gaze to the paperwork.

"... well, am I prone to facial expressions"

I do usually wear a mask, so maybe that's what I have.

We need to be careful in the future.

With that in mind, I decided to cut out negotiations for her.

- And before that, flaunt Julia.

"Miss Julia, it's hard to say, will you take a seat?

What we are about to talk about is the treaty between the 'Demon King's Army' and the 'Trade Union'.

Regardless of whether that succeeds or not, I couldn't let this girl ask me.

She unexpectedly obeys honesty when I ask her to leave.

Thought you'd say all I could, but I left the room.

However, at the end of the day, "hehe, Lady Lyke, it was up to Lady Lyke to decide on the design of the bridesmaid costume," he left an invincible grin.

…………

It was a terrible prophecy, but when I heard it, I turned to Eltoria.

And I asked again.

"Actually, I'd like to ask you something."

She stared at the paperwork and said, "What?" He asks.

I clap it out with a light tone and attitude, but I talked straight into it.

"Actually, I'm not a nobleman of Ismas."

"I know that"

"Huh..."

I accidentally leak my voice.

"There is no nobleman named Lyke in a country called Ismas. Once upon a time, there was a nobleman who had conspired against the king of Ismas. His name was Lyke. Since then, no nobility has used that name. At least not in Ismas."

"So you knew from the beginning that I was a fake nobleman?

"Oh."

And when she answers briefly, this goes on.

"Additionally, I also believe you are the use of the Demon King's Army."

…………

"You don't have to hide it. Just because I'm a demon king army, I don't fear it, I don't despise it. It's just that you helped my daughter. You are here to negotiate on behalf of the Demon King's Army. I only see that fact"

"How did you know I was using the Demon King's army?"

Eltoria says softly.

"I don't know."

"Are you kidding?"

That's another blur.

"I'm not making fun of you. In my opinion, an inquiry is a conclusion backed by experience and theory. Thanks to this inquiry, my Octave family made a fortune in a generation and became the Alliance of Trade Unions."

"- I'll keep in mind the liver. That doesn't mean it's a bad idea."

"At this time of year, at this moment, a mighty mage like you has come to falsify his identity. Just think about it, I can imagine."

"... I see, by the way, do I look human?

"... what do you mean? I'm asking Hans, the butler, to confirm that you're human."

Apparently, I'm not the devil's man.

He thinks you're a person who's cooperating with the Demons.

To Cephiro, Satti, and the Demon King, too, but I wanted to avoid this secret coming out of the world any more.

If I were you, I wouldn't be in the Demon King's Army, and the Demon King or Sephiro's position could be the worst.

- I thought so, but I dared to tell this guy the truth, too.

There are several reasons, but the first is that I wasn't sure I would fool this keen woman through to the end.

The second is, in the first place, I came here to create a world where demons and humans can live together.

I wanted to show you my living example, Sati and I, and use that as a bargaining material.

I said, taking a slow, deep breath, I recreated my expression.

"You're right. I'm human. But it's also the Demon Clan."

…………

Eltoria is silent when she hears the words.

Smart girlfriend seems confused too.

That's right. What I'm saying is close to madman bullshit.

"Does that mean you've completely fallen back on the Demon Clan? Or are you gonna give the Demons reincarnation secrets, or something?

"No. My father and mother are human beings, but I was raised as a demonic child."

Listening to that story, she seems to have completely disconnected herself from the paperwork.

Turning to this one, he sent a gaze, "Shall I hear more?"

"My grandfather's name is a demon clan called the Guardian of Nara."

"... I've heard the name. Certainly the immortal king. I hear he's the best magician in the Demon King's Army."

Knowledgeable in boulders, but I correct it.

"It was, is. Because he's already deceased."

"... a spare man, no, you lost the Demons"

"He said it was life expectancy, so I'm not sad. He said it was enough because he lived hundreds of years."

I made a joke about it, but it was true.

Grandpa had guessed his life expectancy, and from his lifetime, "I've lived long enough" was a cliché. He seemed to know the day of his death, until the hour of his death. He also said to me, "I'm going to die on New Year's Eve, so be prepared."

It's a weird word to think about now, but I thought that was normal at the time. Because I thought that's what demons are, immortal kings.

So it wasn't too sad the day Grandpa died either.

It was just accepted that the day had come.

- I really cried a little.

But I don't care about that.

What we needed now was to persuade the woman in front of us.

"... I was raised by that Nara King, I grew up and have fought for the Demon King's Army to this day"

"For the benevolence raised by Lord Romberg?

"It's not that big of a thing. However, when I grow up, I join the Demon King's Army. And be a magician like Grandpa. I've trained in magic since I was a kid for that motive."

"That's the way it is and now I have you."

"It was just that motive at first, but not now"

"What do you mean?

"The reason I'm fighting right now is because I want to coexist with the demons."

"coexistence between humans and demons......?

For the first time, she frowned in its good shape.

"What do you mean? Aren't the Demons going to destroy humans?

"I don't mean to. - At least me and the Demon King."

"Indeed, the contemporary Demon King has a reputation for being different from the previous Demon King. But still, the Demons are the Demons. The leopard may change one day. No, I might go back to where I was. - And I think,"

"That's not true"

"Do you have proof?

"None."

And I say it clearly.

Because I couldn't present that, and I thought it would be pointless to give you an autographed pledge from the Demon King here.

This rigid merchant is not as popular as convinced by a piece of paper.

she asks.

"Then how are you going to convince me?

I'll answer briefly.

- By action.

"What do you mean?

"With all due respect, the Trade Union is in great trouble right now. I hear."

"- Where did you get that information?

"For once, this is still the Commander of the Demon King's Army, so let me look into it in advance."

"You must be referring to Carosa the Red Beard, a group of pirates rooting for the Southern Ocean. Indeed, my Zenobia is burning his hands."

She goes on.

"There are already 10 merchant ships attacked and their damage is comparable to the annual budget of a city. Leaving it like this would increase that amount even more, and my ally's seat could be in jeopardy."

"Yes, I thought we needed to take action as soon as possible."

I mean, do you mind if I take it that you exorcise the pirate?

"Yes."

And I answer.

When she asks the answer, she thinks about it for a while.

I was surprised to see if such a wise woman could also be troubled, but it was natural to think about it.

Make a deal with the Demon King's army.

I have to be cautious.

Without rushing, I waited for her thoughts to gather, for her to open her mouth.

She says in a clear tone.

"Fine. Let's deal with that deal. If you drink two terms, you can make a deal with the Demon King's Army."

"Two conditions, is it?

Surprised by the unexpected words.

I took the pirate exorcism for granted, but I never dreamed of it, such as being offered another condition.

What does she want?

I would cooperate if I could, but I can't afford it.

I asked her the terms carefully.

She said, with a mean face for the first time.

"One is the exorcism of Carosa the Red Beard, but the other is for you to be my son."

…………

When I hear that word, something cold runs on my back.

Because that smile looked just like a certain person.

The person was Sephiro, the commander of our 7th legion.

Her smile now was with that of Sephiro when he was masterful.

I ask terribly.

"... could it be that"

"I want you to marry my daughter Julia."

It still is.

He looked serious and capable, but essentially this guy looked just like Sephiro.

I guess he's the type of guy who plays a prank on people he likes.

Of course, I politely say no.

"I'm human, but I'm from the Demon King's Army. Are you asking the general of the Demon King's Army to marry your daughter?

Her answer is:

"And is there something wrong with that?

It was.

"I was born into a merchant's daughter, such as a political marriage, naturally. Besides, I liked you. You turn your head. And honest. I particularly liked the latter. Merchants tend to think they're clever, but I ask merchants for honesty. Besides, you will probably be an executive of the Demon King's Army in the future. It's not a bad idea to let your daughter marry you here and keep you on edge."

"... is that a conjecture, too?

"It's a survey. Except I've never missed it."

When she said that, she stood up and came to me, slapping me on the back.

"Anyway, I asked for Carosa the Red Beard and her daughter."

With that said, she returns to her seat again and begins to look through the paperwork.

"Tell your butler Hans everything you need to know about pirate extermination."

That was her last word.

Thereafter, consciousness was completely focused on the paperwork.

Probably no use talking about anything more.

That's what I thought. Turning my back on Eltoria, I left her office behind.