Story of The Ancient Demon King!

Episode 5: Journey with the Road

Floating Molly explores the movements of the Ralman messengers in the woods with fog magic.

"... it looks like those humans are going home in peace. I'm bored... I couldn't use one of my magic tricks!"

"Hmm, I'm so sorry I came all the way home."

Take Molly, Kageha, and Lilia dressed in maid clothes and gaze out at the forest from the roof in the middle of the building.

'You don't have to worry about those who leave. So, what about those googles? Once you're dead, you can't go back from monster to person.

"As soon as they calm down, as they want."

Answer Molly's casual question as to whether she is not very interested, in minimal terms.

I don't know what the living think... even if they want to die?

"Even if I wanted to die."

Hmm, I see.

Women who are gourmet have the right to choose the way forward.

Even if the curtain is closed once, if it continues to exist as a gourd, that's fine. After all, it is good to finish it again if it is painful such as a gourd.

It's up to them what to do.

……

From the roof of the castle, look down at the orc crowd that Sornada tells me to be the best.

It seems that it is not the castle's architecture, but rather the forest geography of each tribe.

Every oak eats differently for each tribe. Fish, meat, mushrooms, vegetables... humans.

When I asked you earlier, it seemed that there were no species that ate humans, and they only saw them as enemies.

Nevertheless... I can't believe you're scared of the magic I've unleashed on the mutated Orc, and you're asking me for help...

It's a strange edge. And I'm sorry.

……

But there's a chance that Orc can speak that language.

Higher intelligence is very likely to become stronger by mastering martial arts.

I can't always protect them, so I want them to be a little stronger.

The problem is that there's someone who can train in melee fights... come on. First of all, they get used to life.

"... for now, Molly and Sornada will stay here to protect us. They know the orcs are here, and they may be attacked by the people."

Of course not. Besides, I haven't finished finishing the statues I put on every part of the castle yet, and I haven't made any jewelry rooms for my little girls to refuse. "

I thought perfectly well that the Republic of Ralman had come to complain about building here, and it seemed like I was mistaken.

However, there are other countries besides Ralman and neighboring countries, which are not necessarily favourable. You should leave someone to guard you.

Molly wouldn't be dissatisfied.

"... by the way, how do you hear my instructions?

"The only thing I heard was,“ I'm going to build a castle here, so shut up and follow me. "... he said he was actually going to make it all out of his mouth. The gargoyle statue over there is said not to increase the number of spikes anymore. What happens to these people's aesthetic feelings..."

"Heh, heh...."

Molly pointed at the creepy statue on the edge of the roof and lamented. The statue is already as spiky as sea urchins.

I left it behind, and it was strange when I arrived early. This is where the castle is built.

My, “I want to build a cabin here because it looks good for the summer. Gather the materials appropriately", I wonder where the general instructions went.

"Ahh....."

……

Looking at Lilia with her light peach hair, she looked up like a puppy with a clear face.

"... hmm. I'm a reliable maid. Thank you very much."

"Yes, sir."

He looks like a maid who can do it, and lowers his head satisfactorily while being cool.

"...... kk. I don't like it. How many cats do you wear? I want you to peel off the skin quickly."

"If you don't want to be a bone powder and travel the world, shut up."

You know, cool, cool, interesting things to say.... my bones are coming... "

Kotsun?... I think I'm here with a chin.

For some reason, there are two unfamiliar people staring at each other, but it's time for me to get back to work.

"Well, I'm going on an inspection. Kageha asked for Lilia, too.

"Ha!...... may I ask what Kurono-sama's plans are for the future...?"

The lizard kneeling behind me was afraid to ask.

"Of course. I'm going to visit the hot springs... a little farther away. I'm going to come back here once after that."

Yes, I understand.

"Ah, but before that, I might go and see how Lilia and the others are doing. I don't know what to do."

"... at your discretion"

Kageha is supposed to escort Lilia to King's Landing in the work of Kensei.

"Yeah, I'll be there."

"Be careful."

"Welcome."

Lilia bows carefully and deeply, and nods haughtily to the lizard who stares at her as usual.

"Your Majesty, aren't you going to take a bath?

"I'm going to run and get dirty anyway."

"Fumuu... I see..."

It seems very unfortunate. You wanted to brag about it.

But I want to immerse myself in the secret water as soon as possible.

All right! If that's the case, I'll soak you in the hot springs until you're drowsy!!

♢♢♢

A natural hot spring full of rocks filled with hot air in the deep mountains.

Although it is a secret hot spring, there are quite a few streets along the way.

For that reason, when I thought it was famous, the tension jumped and ran through at a fierce speed.

And...

"... why not?"

When I came to the back of the mountain, which ran all night and made the city my current destination, it was already after dark.

Beyond this mountain, it is a city to visit immediately.

That's why I thought I'd enjoy the hot springs until morning in a few hours.

"It's supposed to be a natural secret hot spring, but there's a strip shop..."

Besides, it's different for men and women.

Besides...

"Hihi, I didn't expect a child to come here. Let's make it cheaper than adults, huh?

An incredibly sexy man is watching his head...

"... I heard it's free here."

"I wonder what this is about. This is Oira's hot water. Pay if you want to come in. Even the finest prey on your hips, huh? Hihi"

Don't talk like a shareholder.

But... the real possibility is slight... and just because you look like a bandit doesn't make you rich in bandit savings...

"... is this okay?

"Oops!!

I paid for it.

Because of these things, I often look like I'm about eight years old when I travel.

Because if you're a rotten man, you see a kid with money and you take it away right away.

If you do, you can get rich and steal money instead. Then I'll have her wash her back.

"Oh boy. I think it's Baba even if she comes. I don't want the water to get dirty."

"Uh-huh...."

……

……

"... what are you standing there for? Don't go in there."

"I will...."

... it looks like he was a thief with a meticulous effort.

………

……

The dressing room was lightly enclosed by wooden boards in front of the hot spring, but it was well constructed.

Thank you more than nothing.

"... uhh!

If you're an ordinary traveler, you'll bring your wallet, clothes, etc., and watch out for theft, but I can tell by the signs, so I'll safely welcome you naked in the hot water.

"Uh-huh!?

Suddenly, there was an explosion caused by magic in the direction of the watchtower.

"...... no, what?

Soon, another customer appeared at the next dressing room.

... well, I'm naked now, so leave it alone.

It seems that the warden is not dead either, and he runs away like a rabbit.

So don't worry, put a hand wipe on your head and head straight to the hot spring.

"Bam... nh, nh?

"Mmm...."

At that time, I came out of the next dressing room, so I looked at you and wanted to say hello...

……

"Kids... Are you alone in this mountain?

There was... Hildegart.

He is the president of the eye-catching, sharp Scarlet Chamber of Commerce, famous for being so adorable and so frightening.

It seems like there is only one person, but I wonder if it is a trip.

Rather than that, it's a splendid body, but it doesn't have a towel wrapped around it...

Sudden floating sensation.

"... what are you doing all of a sudden?"

"Children like you can pollute the water. I have no choice but to wash it. I brought only the soap."

Suddenly they pick him up and take him to the edge of the hot spring.

"I don't want you talking about manners naked and fine. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

"Fu, there's nothing to be ashamed of when a child sees you. Or... are you feeling weird?

I'm telling you to make fun of me. It also sounds like I'm trying it.

... I've been worried about you for a while, but the atmosphere is completely different.

I tried to kill you from the beginning...

"What's your name?

"It's the Demon King... ahh"

Sitting on a rock, he was lightly hit in the head.

"... I feel sick. Don't call me such a nauseating person. You're going to lose your intellect."

"What do you mean!?

What the fuck are you doing just naming me!?

Say your name.

"... Coct"

I don't mind Chrono, but I'll keep an eye out for him.

"Coct, it's not bad. What are you doing here?"

You're washing your head on your own.

Answer me quickly.

"... I came to town for work."

"What...?

Hildegart's hand, which naturally started washing my head with running water, stopped for a moment.

It has a hand that seems to be used to washing hair somehow.

"... well, that's fine. Just fine, thank you for the luck I've been through."

"What a bumpy bumpy bumpy..."

You can bathe yourself without asking questions... and throw yourself into the hot spring.

"Stay there and wait. Don't run away. It's no use running away."

"That's what the robbers say to the hostages...."

And Hildegart washed his glossy black hair and clear body with the same suponpong, and for some reason he got into the hot water.

It seems that the warden made it or there is a bathtub service.

... if you have done so far, you may be able to take some money. Rather, I think he should be a bucket maker.

……

"Phew... it's nice hot water...... you know what? The city ahead was built in a culture brought in by the first [Kensei] people, and it's very unusual. I was just saying, what do you want there, too?

"Oh, I'll kill the woman in the city."

Hildegart, who was quietly immersed in the water, answered without putting in his hair.

"That's tough, we have to make sure we don't get caught. Phew...."

……

"... I'll... kill you!?

I've never been so bold in suggesting murder.

"Sure. I won't give you a break this time. Otherwise...."

"So, what if I don't?

"... nothing. Don't worry about the kids."

"You're like a girl, and you're like a kid."

"I like the way you say things that don't cut your tongue in front of me. I will make you my servant."

"Hmm, I've been worried for a while, but let me refrain."

♢♢♢

When the night gets darker and the area calms down, cook meat and meat from skewers on a fire. Slowly cook in the open flame for two people.

Well, it's a journey, and I think we should go to the city together.

They try skewering vegetables like green onions and peppers that they sold in one of the previous towns, along with the meat of power rabbits that Hildegart hunted while preparing himself.

"It looks delicious... Hmm... it's starting to smell good. I can't wait."

……

Looking at Hildegart, who was watching him with his arms tied to Nii-royal, he somehow looked up.

"What's wrong?

"... I don't want that green one"

"There's a green one...... ah, maybe eating it will make you feel ill?

It may be allergic. I don't think so.

"Yes, it is."

"Oh, I knew it. I'm sorry, I made this vegetable-free dish..."

"Eating makes me angry."

"That's just making you feel bad!!

I just hated vegetables. In the night woods, my clams spirited.

"No, no, let's eat for now. I think the bitter taste of this vegetable and the aroma of the meat will become a habit.

I'm thinking about eating raw vegetables with roasted meat on them.

"Hmm, I refuse. Besides... it's better this way."

"... eh? Can you eat that?

"I'll never talk to you again."

Hildegart pointed to the root of a nearby tree. It was a poisonous mushroom, red and purple, clearly threatening us.

"It looks like I'm gonna fuck you if you want to touch it," she said, "but... try it. Ahmu."

It's not poison, so try it... UMA!?

... really, it's something to eat. Let's put this on a skewer and bake it.

"Hey... what a surprise, Hilde. I'll make you a skewer of meat as a thank you."

"... hmm"

I will honor your survival knowledge beyond mine and postpone overcoming vegetable dislike.

………

……

Stir meat dripping with gravy onto vegetables.

Fresh vegetables burst into flavor, and every time you chew it, the juicy and bitter taste of the meat is added to it.

"... delicious. After all, the combination of meat and vegetables is wonderful.... don't you want to hear the sound of this vegetable?

"I can't. I don't want to see it. Just meat."

A hildegart that feels like barbecue and cheeks on a skewer of meat.

I don't know how people who hate vegetables feel. It's so delicious.

And after getting along with vegetables, mushrooms and juicy meat, I started practicing my routine.

In the tiny explosion of flames and fire, you sharpen your mind while being surrounded by the dark silence of the forest.

……

"Hey."

Hildegart called out in the middle of a magical tre called Meditation.

What?

"What are you doing?"

"Now you're building your own magic, consuming magic and increasing the total amount."

"I don't understand the meaning. It only looks like you're sitting and sleeping."

"I guess so, but actually, things are getting really big in me right now.... after using magic on Tequito, I'll practice swords, but Hildegart can sleep without worrying about it. I'll do it quietly."

She is sitting next to each other in a fallen tree, but it is time for her to lie down and rest.

"Go to bed in the morning. I'll kill the monsters who come for you. Children can't grow up unless they sleep at night."

"Oh, it's okay. I'm free there. And I'm going to practice in the morning, so I'm going to have another conversation."

……

"... what did you start this time?

"I don't have a proper conversation with you who say things you don't understand. I'll tie your hair because I've had enough time."

Even though you're sleeping, you're playing with my hair that meditates from behind.

Hilde, right? Even though she's beautiful in the first place, she looks pretty obsessed with her hair and clothes. "

"Personality matters. Remember that. If you beat your opponent in appearance, at least one of them will outperform them. I mean, when we meet, we already have an advantage."

Hildegart was wearing a cute, elegant outfit that was easy to move and did not damage his charm as much as possible, wrapping his hair around a twin tail that was well bathed.

Perhaps he sees his adorable appearance as a weapon.

"... it certainly feels great when a king or something is dressed in fine clothes. Normal people will intuit that nature is above them."

"That's what I'm saying.... unfortunately, this is your limit."

Even if you remain meditating, you can see what you can do...

"... do you think I can take advantage of what you say? With this pineapple hair."

I just wrapped up the top of my head with a little string.

"It is unsuitable. But live with it."

Are you telling me to live like this?

You're telling me to get into the city.

♢♢♢

The next day, if you talk all night, the morning sun will rise...

After practicing the sword, I took a morning bath, and after being pineapple haired again, I crossed the mountain and came to the gate of the city by myself.

……

"Look, there's a gatekeeper at the gate. Trouble."

I'm sure there will be. This is a tourist destination. The gatekeeper keeps weird things like you out. [M]

"How do I get in? Give me a plan."

"I think you should say hello to your sweetheart."

Take a peek from the shadow of the grass away from the gate and hold a suspicious meeting with Hildegart about the edge.

"That's what they're doing to find me. If you go there, they'll find out. Somehow you can get me into the city behind closed doors."

"You're trying to kill people here, aren't you? I can't help you with a murder...."

"Fool."

"Did you just call me an idiot who made a serious claim?

More irrational than the Demon King, this girl...

"I'm not asking you to help with the murder. I'm just saying I want to go into town."

"I can't help you sneak a killer into the city."

"I can't help it. Wait till night. We're going through a secret escape."

"The way out!? So what time is this?

Don't be afraid of being more worthy than Princess Erica.

Besides, I'm supposed to go through the way.

Is he really that harsh and famous Hildegart?

………

……

I'll catch fish in the nearby river plains and grill the skewers again. I'll ask about the situation while eating grilled rice cooked together.

"... hmm, there's nothing going on. All I'm saying is that there are four surrounding targets in this city. I'll take care of everything because I'm in the way, that's all."

"I was surprised. You were going to kill all five of them...?

I shouldn't have asked.

They declared serial murder with their cheeks stretched out.

My body was a child, and my mind was a demon king.

"You can often tell a kid a plan like that."

"Mmm...."

I took the rice from my cheeks.

"... they are aiming at my absence and occupying this city by force. I can take care of them all together, but my shop is in trouble. So I'm going to assassinate you one by one."

"Is he a bad guy?

"Sorry? No. They are... harmless beings."

Hildegart's eyes became sharp.

I've seen the ruthless queen Hildegart before.

It seems better to keep an eye on this girl for a while.

It's kind of dangerous, and if you don't think they're bad guys, let's convince them.

Speaking of which, Gerald said he had to be careful because of the danger of an organization called the "Oboro Club." I'm worried about you too.

"... fu ~ nn. Depends on who you're dealing with, but bad guys don't stop you. Rather....."

……

I'm going to grab my cheeks with my sharp eyes.

……

……

A silent rice grain war broke out.

If you take care of the other person, you will have an advantage over the other person who is taking care of you.

From yesterday onee-san's Hildegart, but the elders... no, I can't let them take care of me as a demon king.

... that? Demon Kings tend to be taken care of and burned... well, I don't care about the details.

While eating silently, the opponent gazed at the gap where the rice grains were attached.

♢♢♢

Rage leaks from the big mansion.

[Kensei] Jube's beloved houses and gardens built by the architectural laws of a far eastern country have an inherently harsh atmosphere hidden in the shadows.

Blood, scars, untreated pines and ponds.

"... why don't you come inside?

"Oh, male. I will do anything to use or run!! Say hello!!

"I don't know what you're talking about."

During the famous quarrel festival held around the clock, a young man bragging in front of the gate came to ask for an introduction.

A man with a knife wound in one eye and countless burns on his skin head, his proud fist is also wet with sweat.

"... Temee, do you know what to do here?

Breaking the barrier, a two-meter old man blows up.

……

"The guy who just flew, he ran like this."

"Ha!?

He smashes a stone lantern and looks at the giant body falling on it with dismay.

"Obsidian."

It is a gathering of people who singed the militants, and only swallowed “nothing to lose, nothing to fear, nothing to break the door except death."

"What should I do? Once Teme dives the gate, I'll welcome her as a family too.... you're going to be my junior."

It refers to a large man with a jaw who keeps bleeding while still lying down.

There is no sign of anyone going to help.

Because I don't have any milk.

……

Instead of words, a young man whose feet can't run away.

"If you're not sure, stop it. I'm free, too -"

"Hahn, is this it?

From behind the young man, a strange-haired man... who was stiffened to jump out... raised his voice.

"... hey, there's a lot today. It's annoying."

"Ah, don't be so evil. Well, I'll do it on my own, so I won't take any trouble.

"Ahhh? What are you talking about?... ahh, is that it? The big guy who's been nagging a guy with a strong arm from one end here lately is a bitch -"

The man's head pops and flies.

"Hey!?

"... I don't know what that means. You guys aren't worth hitting the bugs, are you?

The man who killed the man at the gate with a decoupling, after giving a cold gaze to his feet, ignored the frightened young man with his buttocks.

Yoo-hoo!

The man jumped onto the roof of the mansion with unusual leg force.

And then I grabbed my fist with my gloves on...

"Well, I don't have time for a worm to crawl the earth as a chosen wingman. You want me to finish you off with a single blow?

I twisted my body to the point where I was about to lose my screw and pulled my fist.

With more force and magic, the fist that was pushed closer to its limit began to vibrate in detail.

"It's only 50%, but how about this...? - Bye."

………

……

"... hmm? Are you still there, brother?"

A man called out to a young man with a pale face.

"Nh... that's good, isn't it? From today on, you're the head here. Shouldn't we... build the house again?

……

Bye.

Slap a stunned young man on the shoulder... and turn his back on a ruthlessly destroyed house.

……

Until now, the Mansion where the rage arose has collapsed like it was dismantled by the waves transmitted from the punched fist.

Its power reaches the ground, and it is born into several cracks.

I don't think this is real.

Evidence of this is that the moment a man with a strange haircut fired his fist, he seemed to have winged his wings, feeling the pressure that made him lose consciousness.

"... let's inherit my parents' ranch."