Maou No Utsuwa

Around the Republic of Arten Kreutz is still flourishing on the subject of marriage, but those involved in national politics cannot remain afloat forever. I was busier than usual working to do the many jobs I had accumulated during my wedding.

Kamui, the king, is his finest. It was buried at the desk in the office, in the mountains and in many documents packed.

"Something's different."

But only today, Kamui is rarely able to concentrate on his work. Stop the pen. I'm whining to myself.

"Am I wrong? You're wrong, aren't you?

(... are you talking to yourself or not, be clear)

"Oh, that's solitary now"

(That's confusing)

"Bad. Oh, but what do you think?

(Say what you're talking about first. Me and you are different, so it can't be like it was when Ray)

"That's convenient. He said he knew what he was trying to say without saying it."

Instead, I can't say what I don't want to say.

"That... I don't like it. The story...... Oh, later."

(Copy that)

Feeling signs of appearance in the office, Kamui stopped the conversation with the Devil's Sword once.

"I'm back now"

"Oh, thank you. So how's it going?

"Prince Therese remains in the emperor's sanatorium."

The report came from someone who had been secretly attached to Prince Thales as an escort.

"Right. Is there no danger?

"As you instructed, those in the sanatorium wash all the way. All of them are Kingsguard knights, squire, and samurai who have always served their predecessors, so loyalty is more suited to the individual predecessors than empires."

And even though he took care of the emperor, he was expelled from the castle and sent to the sanatorium. It's like being moved left, and resentment is stronger than loyalty to Claudia.

"What about Prince Therese?

"As far as exploring words and deeds, there seems to be more generally favorable emotions. The opposition to the present emperor, who scorns his predecessors, seems to hold it back."

"What did you say, generally?

"There are those who have concerns that the presence of Prince Thales in the sanatorium may harm the emperor."

In the Empire, Prince Therese is still a criminal. In fact, even if you are innocent, if you hide it, the Empire will stare at you.

"... an expression of loyalty to the predecessor. Not a bad thing."

It's not just a reason to get rid of it, it means.

"Just going too far could lead to snitching on the Empire."

"Can't you remove the surveillance? How many do you need?

"Two."

"So are you all right?

"To snitch on the Empire, go out and tell the sanatorium yourself, or entrust it to those who come and go, but those who come and go, this is about a merchant who carries daily necessities, etc., about which the Det Chamber of Commerce has already replaced"

"Should I just monitor those who leave? Okay. Then leave the two of us behind and pull me up."

"Ha."

You can't keep a lot of people hanging out forever. Kamui, who decided that some safety was ensured, decided to raise the personnel.

"How are things with the first emperor?

"Words still have awkward parts, but consciousness is always clear. I was wondering if I could say I'm fully recovered."

"Do you think I'm gonna show you any movement?

If you want to make hostile moves, you need to turn the escort into an assassin.

"No, because he doesn't seem willing to tell the Empire that he's recovered."

Kamui is at ease for now. Kill the first emperor, and the Prince Therese will soon know who did it. It doesn't feel very good.

"... Anything else?

"None."

"Okay. Thanks."

With Kamui's words, the signs disappear from the office.

"After all, what was it?

(That's why)

"Oh, the question now. I wonder what the sickness of the first emperor was? I thought it was impossible to return, but suddenly it healed."

(... maybe you're running away)

"Run away?"

(I thought you didn't like being the emperor in the face of the difficulties ahead, such as the fact that you were the one to destroy the empire?

"So that's how it went?

If that is indeed the case, there was a complete lack of qualities as an emperor.

(Close your mind, I guess you were caged inside. Shake that you can't see or hear, even if you're listening. I thought I'd unconsciously conscious it)

Kamui, the Devil's Sword, is unusually familiar with this hand. Sometimes it even explains what Kamui doesn't understand.

"... what's healed?

(You know that much, don't you? The Empire of Schutz Alten perishes. That's also when I'm not an emperor. I don't have a reason to run anymore)

"I don't know..."

(It wasn't an emperor's vessel. Well, to be a little gentle, it wasn't a vessel that stood at the top of the country in a turbulent world)

The Devil's Sword has the same idea as Kamui. The previous emperor was not the person to be emperor in this era. One end of the responsibility for these times lies with Kamui.

"Well, because he was a gentle, serene man of his heart. Well, then we'll go back to state politics."

(None. If you do that, you'll be caged again)

"And there's no way Claudia would allow it. Well, are you okay with that?"

(So? What was that about earlier?

"Theresa."

(Oh, you're another woman with a different form of heart sickness)

"Something as it is now. Then there's nothing I can do about it"

(I guess...)

"What do you think I'm doing wrong?

(Easy)

"What?"

The answer to what I've been worried about is that things knew, not unexpected people.

(You're trying to get the woman back who she was, and you're showing off your fake self. Can you bring out the fruit of the other person when they are against each other in vain?)

"I'm trying to fool Theresa, who's fooling herself, too. Well, then, is it impossible?"

Even if it distracts the woman, I think it would hurt her to reject it.

The description of the Devil's Sword makes sense. It's something that Kamui can understand emotionally. Kamui felt the Moya Moya in her heart she had always felt clear at once.

"... I was hoping you'd tell me something like this soon."

(You treat women too poorly. This is an experience, too)

"I see......, what experience?

I can't imagine Kamui having such a romantic experience with the Devil's Sword.

Know what?

"... you said it yourself. Well, okay. I feel kind of refreshed. Thanks."

(You're welcome)

"If so...... Just hit it and smash it."

(Can you crush it?

"It's an analogy. There's nothing you can do if you want to do it well. I mean, just give it a shot without thinking about the consequences. Then hurry up."

Throwing out the work that was accumulating in the accumulation, Kamui popped out of the office.

◇ ◇ ◇

In Theresa's room, again, there was a consultation meeting of Lucia, which became routine.

"So that's it. Master."

"Oh, oh."

"I tried cooking for Master Kamui."

"Oh."

"I was quite surprised. That's unexpected, isn't it?

"Right."

Even as Lucia is eager to speak, Theresa is way above the sky. Theresa's been bothering me.

"… so"

"Oh."

"I tried kicking Master Kamui from behind. This is unexpected, isn't it?

"Right."

That can't be right. I haven't listened to you in a long time, but I found out.

"Master! You are listening to me properly!?

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was just thinking."

"That's a lot lately. What are you so worried about?

"It's..., hey"

I can't tell Lucia I was thinking about Kamui by mistake.

Every night, Kamui comes to the room. There is no longer any hesitation in giving a mouthful, but I see no sign of moving forward from there.

Theresa doesn't know what the hell Kamui's doing this for.

"It might be easier if we talk."

"Yes, but this story"

"Sometimes it's the disciple's job to help his master."

"I appreciate the feeling, though."

"But"

"Bad. A little intrusive"

A voice that has suddenly interrupted. Lucia reacted quickly to the voice.

"Master Kamui!

By the time he called his name, Lucia's body was already in front of Kamui. Even Kamui is quick to see through too much.

I'm sorry we were talking.

"No! Can I help you?

"To Lord Therese."

"Oh, really..."

Lucia who is openly disappointed. With a grin at how Lucia is doing, Kamui's gaze is right at Theresa.

"Lord Therese. Can you hang out with me for a second?

"Yeah, yeah."

"Can you ride a horse?

"What?"

"It's not that far away. Right out of town, but it's a waste of time on foot."

"Yes, I'm fine"

"Well, let's go"

"Yes......"

After all, Theresa doesn't know what Kamui thinks.

◇ ◇ ◇

I was casually invited to Kamui, but when I got out of town, I wasn't that easy to do.

Kamui is the king of one nation. I can't be light-hearted, regardless of what I don't want. There are many escorts positioned around the two who make the horses run.

"Just in case! Because this place close to the border has so many Warcraft!

Kamui explained the situation in an attempt to reassure Theresa, who seemed anxious.

"Ah, yes!

Theresa replied to that, but I'm feeling uneasy, not because of it. Because I can't grasp Kamui's intention to take myself outside.

"Look, we're already there. Here."

"Yes......"

Even when they say you've arrived, the place is a plain stretching around the city. Especially where there's nothing in sight. Around the two people who got off the horse, slightly far-winded, the escort goes into position.

"Um, what's here?

"This is one of those places that's changed my life."

"What?"

"The other one's in the woods at Imperial College, but you can't take him there."

"... what do you mean by life-changing?

Theresa who hears this also had moments when her life changed. It's the worst transition to life.

"In this place, my parents were killed by the Knights of God"

"It's..."

The change in Kamui was not a good one either. This is unexpected for Theresa. Kamui's life is full of sails. This is what Theresa thought.

"It's not just my parents. Many demons have also been killed in this place."

"Really..."

"It's my fault."

"What?"

"My parents would never have been killed if they hadn't fought. Yet my parents chose to fight. Earlier, for loyalty to the Emperor, but also to set me free from the Viscounts of Kreutz, from the Empire."

…………

I don't know Theresa about stories like this. Within the Empire, only a limited number of people know this, and besides, it is a story of utter lack of importance.

"It's also my fault that the Demons are dead. If I hadn't made a stupid promise not to kill people, I wouldn't have lost to the Knights of God. The Demons fought the war without breaking their promises to me, without killing their opponents."

"Oh no..."

I don't know about Theresa either.

"When the anger of killing the Demons healed, that fact overwhelmed me. I felt responsible, I threw everything out, and I wanted to escape."

"... but I didn't run away. The king is strong."

"I just couldn't let you get away with it. If you feel responsible, I was told not to let this happen again. A lot of people promised me they'd support me to do that."

…………

Kamui had someone to support him. But Theresa was going to turn to everyone around her. Again, Kamui and I are different. Theresa thinks so.

"I made up my mind to create a country in this place, not a place where the Demons could live in peace. A strong country that will never be invaded by another country."

"And it's been realized"

"Not yet. It just took the form of a country. There are still a lot of problems, and we have to solve them one by one. For that reason, I may have a hard time ahead of me."

"... right"

"But I have company to support. I can't escape because I have company."

"Yes."

"Mr. Theresa, would you be one of them?

"... Huh?

An unexpected word. For the first time outside Claudia, Theresa is surprised that Kamui has spoken of the dialogue she seeks.

"Be one of us, will you support me?

"Mm, I can't. I don't have that power."

"What is power? To support the country, a variety of people need to do a variety of jobs. There's got to be a part of it that Mr. Theresa can help us with."

"But I am of the Empire..."

"Hildegand, and I'm from the Empire."

"Wow, my loyalty..."

The only thing I could be proud of was my unwavering loyalty to nothing. For example, whatever the person is.

"First of all, I have to apologize to Theresa."

"Apologize, sir?

"I tried to fool Mr. Theresa. Deceive me, make me like you, break my feelings for Claudia."

"Is that what you mean..."

I thought this would happen, and with that in mind, Theresa's heart sinks deeply.

"I thought it would be foolish if I could create a place for Mr. Theresa."

"... Huh?

"Where Mr. Therese can be Mr. Therese. And I think this country can be Mr. Therese's place. I want to make it a place not only for Mr. Theresa, but for many. Can you help me with that?

"I..."

"You can clearly say that you don't like what you don't like. I promise I will never force you to do a job you don't want to do. I promise I'll do everything I can so Theresa can stay with me."

"Why... why, for me or something?

This is the first time Theresa has been born that this much favor has been directed at her by others. I've only felt a little fond of people before. But it's also a camouflage. Theresa hasn't forgotten that you asked me to come with you.

My relationship with Kamui is not a good one to go wrong with. Even if they don't like it, they don't like it. Theresa herself knows that best.

How can you hang such a kind word on that self? Theresa's head is confused.

'Cause that's what we want.

"Wishes......"

"A world free to fall in love, regardless of origin or race. That's the wish of me and my people. Being able to fall in love freely means not letting you fall in love unfettered. I wouldn't say romance in the first place."

"... I can't"

"If you give up, nothing starts"

"One thought at a time."

"There? Well. But that's free love, too. You're not gonna force me to stop liking you, are you? Even if it doesn't come true, I think that's good"

…………

"You don't have to come to a conclusion right away. I want you to look at this country with a lot of other things. Judge me on that. This is by no means a word to deceive Mr. Therese. Bet on the blood of the demons running through me, and I swear this."

"... yeah"

That's all I promised the two of us back in the city.

But Theresa's conclusion will come sooner than we thought.

◇ ◇ ◇

Forget the time in one room, Theresa was thinking.

I feel sincere about Kamui's words. It was the first time for Theresa that all that was asked of others.

However, the more I feel sincere, the more I feel, the more I feel.

It's the same in Theresa, but it's different from telling Kamui how you feel. Teresa's bad habit is getting used to giving up.

It was the sound of the door opening that was interrupting Theresa's thought, which was becoming a grand tour.

"What?"

"... ah"

That's where Kamui looked like he didn't think he was coming today.

"Bad. If I had been busy thinking, I would have come here on my own. It was a habit."

"Oh well."

"Bye."

"Ah!"

Seeing Kamui trying to leave, Theresa accidentally raises her voice.

"What?"

"Shh, because of that, why don't we talk a little bit? Don't you have time..."

"It's okay."

At Theresa's invitation, Kamui enters the room. As it was, I sat down next to Therese sitting in bed at my usual condition. And Theresa doesn't even think about it, and leans over to Kamui.

"Eh, that's it today. That sort of thing..."

"Oh, you're right."

Theresa rushed to distance herself from Kamui.

"What shall we talk about?

"Whatever."

"Eh...... Just do the usual?

"... yeah"

"What?"

Kamui's joke, intended to relieve tension, ended up counterproductive.

"What?"

"... bad. I was just kidding."

"If so, fool. I'm kidding too."

The conversation ensues.

"Right...... I wonder what they'll see next. You want to see something?

'Cause if they say so, I don't know anything about this country.

"Is that true, too? It's probably the best country capital for now."

"Oh, with that said, this place was different. Are you sure you want to stay here forever?

"Not until Mr. Therese concludes."

"Oh well..."

A casual question, and again, I know the kindness of Kamui. The desire to be sweet to this feeling springs to Theresa's heart.

"But can I go back? I figured the national capital should be looked at. And I can see the territory along the way."

"... is that good?

"No problem."

"I have not yet replied"

I know how I feel. Theresa just doesn't have the courage to put it into words.

"Don't rush, just think slowly"

"... I'm not sure"

"So it is"

"Because you guys have been amazing since Imperial College. Not just Kamui, but Alto and Lutz. And the Hildegands."

Those around Kamui are too dazzled for Theresa. I can't imagine myself alongside them.

"They are them. Mr. Therese should do what he can. Even Lutz can be a martial artist, but he's a clerical worker. I mean, they're not good at it."

"But..., I'm not sure"

"You're in trouble."

"I want the confidence that I feel good about being on Kamui's side."

Theresa, a little brave, tried to mouth this.

'Cause it's okay.

But it doesn't go to Kamui. It would be more impossible to split.

"Not really."

"What?"

"..."

"Right?"

"So, can you hold me?

"Uh... it doesn't make sense to hug me, does it?

"... I've heard that before"

The words he bravely told, made a joke, and Theresa looks a little obstinate.

"I don't have romantic feelings. You don't like that kind of person holding you, do you, Mr. Theresa?

"That's not true. If I were Kamui, I wouldn't hate it, and no, I'd be happy..."

Theresa herself is surprised by the words out of her mouth.

"Is that a way to dictate a man?

"No! I want you to hold me as I am..."

"Does that give you confidence?

"I can feel safe. I know you're nice to women, and I don't think you can do anything terrible to a woman who's had a special relationship."

"Safe..."

"Please."

"... then, fine"

Sympathy, not love. Even so, Kamui accepted Theresa. We don't know how amazing that is.

"Oh, thank you"

"It feels weird to be thanked."

"... I don't need any more words"

"Oh well."

Leaning against Kamui again, Theresa leans closer to her face. Overlapping lips and lips is something that has been done for both of us many times. But now Theresa's face is stained red with shame.

"Shame on you."

"If you're embarrassed, don't come from yourself."

Kamui's face complaining is also bright red.

"Because..."

"Shut up."

"Mmm."

As we held each other, they slowly fell into bed. Kamui's hand rests on Theresa's clothes and gently causes her to take it off.

"Ha, shy"

"Ah..., lights out"

The magic prop lights that were illuminating the room went out, and the darkness wrapped them both.

◇ ◇ ◇

"Ku, tickle"

"What? Really?

"A little."

"Right. This way, are you ticklish..."

"... don't think about another woman."

"... bad"

And two silent and tangled people again.

"Tickle?"

"Hmm? Oh, no."

"Well, that's good"

"Hey, what's up?

"No, I'm not as experienced as Mr. Theresa."

"... hurt"

"... bad"

And again. The silence lasts for a while.

"Ah..."

"What?"

"Nothing"

"Yes."

"Uh-huh."

"What? Were you tickled?

"... yeah. Feels good."

"Oh, yeah."

"... well. Were you?"

"What?"

"Nothing. Go on."

"Mmm."

There is strength in Theresa's arms turned on Kamui's back. Theresa hugged Kamui hard in a clingy fashion.

"Huh... Ah... Huh..."

"Hey, don't make weird noises."

"Yes, no, so, but......, eh"

"Because I don't need acting"

"And I didn't..., Amen"

"Ya suck. It's too stimulating."

"Oh, yeah. So, what's this? Hey, something's wrong."

"Stop?"

"... yeah, go on"

"Okay."

"Uh-oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no."

Theresa's lustrous gasp continued to echo in the dark.

◇ ◇ ◇

When Theresa woke up, the area was completely bright.

There is no such thing as Kamui, who should have been next door. I thought it was a dream, but that was denied by one piece of paper that was placed on my pillow.

Back to work. Just, that's all the letters.

With the paper in his chest, his other hand sees where Kamui should have been.

"... Kamui held me"

When I think of last night, my face turns red naturally. It doesn't matter what the act is, it exposed me to a mess. Besides, his opponent is Kamui.

"I didn't know. It feels good to be held by a man..."

Immersed in the aftermath of last night, Theresa is depressed on the bed. It was the sound of knocking on the door that took away that aftertaste.

"Ah, yes.... Oh, no, wait a minute!

Realizing that I was still naked, I panicked and uttered a repression, but the other person walked into the room regardless.

"...... Le, Lucia"

"Master, you did it."

As she enters the room, Lucia puts her hand on her hips and looks at Theresa resentfully.

"Hey, what?

"Don't fall in love. Or is that it? Is it also a hobby for the master to get naked by himself and make a yelling noise?

"... sorry"

"I can't believe my master put Master Kamui to bed"

"I'm sorry."

I betrayed Lucia. This fact all at once depressed Theresa's feelings that were floating..., until she heard the next word.

"That's my master!

"... Huh?

"It's amazing, Master. I can't believe you dropped that Kamui in just a few weeks."

"Oh, you know, you're not mad?

"That's angry. Because I thought I was next. But my master gave me hope. Thanks to his master, Master Kamui has found that he will also reach out to women other than Master Hildegand. One more piece, Master Kamui's wall has collapsed. There's no resistance to one hand and the other, is there?

"Well, how about that?

Kamui never likes women. Theresa knows that she held herself, not out of desire or affection, but out of kindness.

"Well, you won't be as vibrant as your master, but I'll do my best, too"

"Right. Good luck."

In the meantime, it's a pleasure for Theresa to stay positive.

"Just"

"What?"

"I'm good though. The anger of another."

"So, who?

"Master Hildegand wants to talk to his master. I'm here to tell you that."

"It's already broken..."

"Master, it seemed like you were looking forward to it. Okay, get ready. Master Hildegand is waiting for you."

"Yes......"

Hell from heaven. Theresa's feelings were exactly as they deserved to be expressed.