Strongest Onmyouji's Isekai Adventure ~ The Monsters are too weak compared to my Youkai Servant's~

By the fountain, Rurum sat down.

By the way, I'm already wearing clothes.The dark hair that seemed to have dried with magic equipment was shaking in the night breeze.

Rather than standing beside me, Rurum opens his mouth as he gazes at the surface of the water showing the two moons.

Meloza was the witch of the temple.

Rurum continued as if he were talking to the fountain.

"I was born only a few years differently.He's been in the temple ever since he was much younger than me, and he's taught me all sorts of things since he came back and made me look great.I didn't care about the difference in position... there were some really shitty plays in there, but we were laughing together back then. "

……

I am not familiar with the culture and customs of the devil.

However, I could imagine that it would not be so different from human society.

"When I completely remembered the work of the temple... Meloza picked up humans in the woods.The man who woke up said he was an adventurer.I was fighting monsters to get my people off the cliff, and I fell out of my mind.I was scared, and I called the grown-ups... but that man was a good talker.Saying good things about being tied up, I was wrapping the adults around to unrope them.I think it was because of Meloza's desperate cover. "

"As far as I'm concerned, you're a lousy man."

Rurum laughs when I say so. [M]

"Yes, but I wasn't a bad person.He always said he was in good shape, but I think it was probably true that he fell off the cliff to protect his people.That's why I thought you liked Meloza. "

……

"I was quickly accepted by my fellow countrymen.I was probably the only one who saw him.I feel like... she's taken away from me. "

That's how you smile at yourself.

Rurum's tone was to speak of a completely distant past.

"Then... how long has it been?Meloza left the temple knowing she was in a cage.By that time, the man's injuries had healed completely, and he had a job and a house, so we decided to live there together.Everyone was blessed.Of course I did, too. I'm sure I was thinking about the child's name. But.... "

With his mouth tied, Rurum holds his arm.

"Because I... saw it."

"... what?"

"I ruined everything.You should have kept your mouth shut.At least before you tell someone... if you think about it a little bit more... "

"What? What did you... see?"

"... the future. The future that will lead the world to ruin - what else can I say about the birth of the brave and the Devil King?"

"Ha...?"

I open my eyes unexpectedly.

"Well then, you...."

"Yes, I am - the witch of the consecration.It's a demon tribe. "

Rurum said something embarrassing.

In astonishment, I can't carry on my words. [M]

A consecrated witch who makes the world aware of the birth of heroes and demon kings.

As long as the Demon side knew the birth of the hero, it was only natural that it existed.

But I didn't know she was...

"Oh... you really believe me. I heard that in this country, both the brave and the demon kings had long been famous."

Looking at this, Rurum's tone was light, but he seemed to wonder something.

I say with my eyes down. [M]

"... I still don't believe you.I just didn't want to pinch my mouth. Keep going. "

Rurum looks back at the fountain and keeps talking.

"What I saw was two babies.One is a red-haired human girl.And then the other one... the dark-haired demon boy. "

……

"I didn't know who the brave girl was.He seems to have lived in a wealthy house, but I don't think the people around him were very noble.The country of man is vast, so this alone is no clue.But... the Demon King's boy... knows exactly who he is.Because I knew everything about that house and my parents' voices... "

……

"I told the head of the temple immediately that I was confused.Soon afterwards, I learned that Meloza's son had been born safely.But... I couldn't afford to be happy. "

Rurum sharpens his expression.

"Everyone's making a scene.The samurai and the elders...You didn't think a demon king would be born in their own generation.Then, in less than four and a half months, the chiefs of the devil, who lived in a larger village, came to us.Afterwards, demons like Beast Man, Demon Man (Auga), Tria, Black Forest Man (Dark Elf)...They were all in the leadership class, with lots of servants and great magic and powerful magic tools.I'm sure they were informed by the witches of their race that the devil had a demon king. "

"You're not the only witch of the demon tribe."

"They must be in most species.Unless the blood stops.Of course, the Foresters (Elves) and Dwarves (Dwarves) who rebelled against the Demon King army in the last war. "

"... what the hell were they talking about in your house?"

I thought it was a question that I didn't have to ask since I talked to her.

Rurum shook his neck sideways without force.

"Nothing... nothing to discuss.The chiefs of the devil wanted to retain the advantage that their race held the Devil King.Those who wish to wage war with humans insisted that they should educate themselves as leaders from an early age, and on the contrary, that the species that now interact with humans should be dealt with without the power of demon kings.Some supported the claims of allied races, while others now sought to incorporate demon kings.I was a witch, and I was at the meeting, but... nobody would listen to me. "

……

"But they all... seemed convinced of one thing."

"That's...."

"As it is, there will be a war."

Rurum continued to whisper to me without thinking.

"The Battle of the Demon King and the Brave... the Battle of Man and the Demon Tribe.It must have happened when they were born.That's why this time... it's gonna be the same thing. "

Rurum himself seemed convinced of that.

"Two months after Meloza's baby was born, I finally decided what to do.To take the Demon King to the fortress of the demon god in the depths of the demon kingdom and raise him there....In any case, they thought they had to put the Demon King under control in a place far from the land of humans.I didn't interfere with her parents' decision. "

Then Lulum tells him to regret it.

"It was... kind of me to hide in the chief and tell Meloza and the others about it.Things are getting bigger than we can do anymore.That's why, at least... I wanted you to spend a lot of time with me until we say goodbye.I'm sure we'll see each other again, so we can wait until then.... "

"... so what happened?"

"They escaped.The young demon king... with their treasure. "

Rurum bites his lips.

"I found out about it after everything was over."

……

"I remember that day very well.The woods were burning with magic either from the captains' pursuers or from that man.The man died fighting his pursuers, and Meloza and the little demon king went missing.From where I fled, I probably headed to the land of men... I heard. "

Rurum keeps his eyes closed.

"The leaders of the tribes decided to lay down a claw.The prophecy of the birth of the hero and demon king, which had already begun to spread, could not be hidden.So I decided that only the Demon King had yet to be born.This will hide the crisis that the Demon King has been taken away and reduce the confusion..... "

"... I see."

I moan small. [M]

Galeos did not seem to know the birth of the Devil King.

Glai says Fiona's mother predicted the birth of both the hero and the demon king, while the demon tribe doesn't know the birth of the demon king.I've always wondered why... I know why.

He was lying down except for the leadership class.

There was an incredible scandal that the Demon King had left the demon clan.

Rurum continued.

"You were supposed to find out sooner...But Meloza ran away. I still don't know where they are.Since demon kings have never been born, it seems that the demon tribes have recently begun to experience a sense of crisis. "

"... I guess."

That's all I knew three years ago.

"I've been stuck here ever since."

Rurum says.

"But one day, the head of the temple told me to forget about Meloza... and I didn't think it would work like this.As it stands, I really forget about Meloza.That's why I decided to leave.To the kingdom of man, home of that man.Looking for Meloza and her son who ran away. "

……

"Because of that man, he might be alive to think he's dead.Otherwise, Meloza might have relied on his parents' house if it had been really aristocratic.I thought there was hope.She must be alive and well.If he's alive, we'll find him...I didn't get lost going to land I didn't know. "

Then the witch of the devil smiled slightly.

"But I didn't think you'd say that nozzles would follow you.As a warrior of the temple, I was in a position to expect the future... not so much because I had the impression of being a little girl.I'm surprised. I can't believe that fear made me leave town. "

"... hmm? Is nozzle... younger than you?"

"Yes, just a little bit."

"Ki, it's probably the biggest shock of the day...."

"Eh, did this happen? I think I've said a lot more difficult things."

Rurum laughs a little.

"But I really appreciate it. I didn't think it would be such a long journey...If I were alone, I might have been on my way down. "

"... how long will it be?"

It's been more than ten years.

Ten years.

It should never be a short time for a long-lived demon.

"I've traveled around the Empire, but I've never heard of the mother and child of the devil.Not one of the slaves who finally heard of it, and the boy who draws the blood of the devil from the nobility's birth, is in the end different.Haah... wow. "

Rum's side of the murmuring looked tired somewhere.

"... maybe they live like you, hiding who you are."

"If so, it will be difficult to find in this vast country.But... lately, I'm beginning to hope so.If you're still alive... "

I'll ask you a few questions. [M]

Why did you tell me that?

"I don't know why... Maybe because I thought it would be nice to get involved."

"Get involved...?"

"Actually, I've been kind to humans before.Obviously, you're not even asking us what's going on.But... after all, I'm human.I couldn't get the weak ones into our situation, like the junior monsters would do to me.I didn't want to pretend to be revenge for my gratitude.Even though their lives are short. "

"But you don't mind getting me involved?"

"Yeah, because you-- you're strong."

Rurum said that clearly.

"No matter what happens, I'm sure you'll do something about it."

"... there's something I can't do either. Because he's human."

Say with a sigh.

"Instead, I've heard your story. Didn't you think I'd push you into the lord or the army?If we can find the Demon King, we will lose the human advantage of unilaterally holding the hero now.Did I seem to forgive you? "

"You wouldn't do that.Because I love you. If you have a step-in-law or an affair, will you help me? "

"Um...."

"And... I'm sure you'll agree with me."

"Thoughts?"

"Hey... Seika likes to fight?I wonder if you want war. "

I'll leave it alone. [M]

"... no, it's never been better than that."

"Yeah, I think so too.Both demons and humans have become rich in every war.But that's enough... If you're thinking the same thing, there must be a reason to help us. "

"What do you mean?"

"What if Seika is our position?How do we stop the war from happening? "

"... if I were a demon... I'd try to defeat a brave man."

I remember the demons who used to curse me. [M]

"If there were to be a war ahead, the cause would be a power imbalance.Then you can correct it. "

"Yes, there are other demons who think so, and some of them have traveled to defeat the brave.I think that's what causes the power imbalance.But... then no. War cannot be prevented.Because there's still a demon king left. "

……

"If the hero dies, the demon king will meet again.Once settled, there will be another power imbalance.The side that prided itself on holding the Demon King or the side that was afraid of the opponent's power pointed its sword at it, and the war began.The worst war ever. "

……

Rurum's words seemed to make sense.

If the Demon King has already been born and has become a floating token that does not belong to either the human side or the Demon side, it will be.

"Besides, it's not easy to beat a brave man.It's hard to even find it. "

"... why? If you were a consecrated witch, you'd know what a brave man looks like.There are many humans, but even the appearance characteristics can be narrowed down considerably.A red-haired, mid-degree girl. Yes, for example... "

I say the words I stepped on. [M]

"---Like Amu."

"Yes, she has beautiful red hair and must be close to her age.I think he's good at swords and magic.But... no, she's not brave. "

"... how can you say that? Maybe...."

"Because I'm weak."

Rurum said so without hesitation.

"A brave man can defeat even a dragon by himself.Even if it has not yet reached its full potential, it is unlikely that Evil Trent will struggle after sixteen years of his life.If it's true, it's not strange to be a swordsman enough to stand at the top of the human race anymore. "

"But... I can't think of anyone who fits those conditions either."

"That's impossible.I can't believe you haven't come out of the world after so long... unless you've been sheltered by something powerful. "

……

"Like a country, for example."

"... don't you think you just didn't get the chance to wave your sword?"

"That's impossible. A brave man cannot suffer such a mediocre fate.All the brave men have pulled out their swords and waved their strength since childhood.That's why I'm sure it will this time. "

Not necessarily... I couldn't say.

Because Amu would have fought much more powerful enemies without me.

Galeos, a line of demonic parties.Or maybe it was Amu who competed in the Empire City martial arts tournament and fought dragons and Summoners in Astile.

"It's likely that the human kingdom is hiding the brave, even now that it's not famous.Even a mighty Demon Warrior can't challenge a brave man unless he knows where he is. "

"... I know there's nothing I can do about targeting the brave, but how do you... stop the war?"

"I will find the Devil and bring him home."

Rurum speaks with a determined voice.

"Then we will form an alliance with each race to form an army of demons.Same as before.Then make peace with the kingdom of man. "

……

"Normally, the demon tribes in pieces can be united only when the demon king reigns.You can take a negotiating seat with a human government counterpart. "

"Are you going to make the Demon King... a diplomatic envoy?"

"Even if war is inevitable, don't you think we can end it without a fight?"

I'm sure that was an unexpected solution.

No Demon leader, no human leader, no one.

Let the Demon King send a Messenger of Peace.

"When I was plugged in, I was wondering what I should have done.So, I noticed. It was the beginning of despair, the birth of a hero and a demon king - in fact, it was an unprecedented opportunity to achieve more peace than ever before. "

Rurum just kept going.

"We definitely need a hero and a demon king.It is the first time that a man has a valiant man and a demon tribe has a reciprocal position with a demon king. "

……

"If there is peace, there will be no war as long as it lasts.Even if the next hero and demon king were born hundreds of years later... we could live together without contention.Hey, Seika, that's why this is a journey to save the world. "

It must be a prospect close to a dream story.

Though a witch of consecration, Rurum, who is not in a good position, has difficulty in accomplishing it.I don't know what will the Empire come to terms with.

But if there was any chance... it really seemed like a journey to save the world.

But...

"Earlier you said... normally, a brave man would already be famous in the world. But...."

It was a question I had to ask.

"Isn't that... the same with the Demon King?"

……

"How do you explain that the existence of the Demon King, who is not sheltered by the Demon Clan, is not yet in the world?The Demon King is really still..... "

"I'm sure that's because Meloza has grown up well."

Rurum laughed like he was in trouble.

"You've been so good to me, too...You must be growing up to be a nice, smart kid. "

It seemed like I wanted to believe what I said.

I guess I just have to believe it.

The Demon King is already dead.

Or it is already under the protection of the Empire and in hiding.

In any case, Rurum's prospects will fail.

The witch of the devil laughed even smaller.

"But if I thought so... there was no reason to doubt that you might be the Devil King."

"Why, are you telling me you've never grown up in such a twisted personality?"

"That's not true. The Demon King must have more incredible powers."

Rurum laughs bitterly.

"You seem like a great adventurer, but there are other first-class adventurers, right?"

Well, they're everywhere.

"Legend has it that the Demon King gains power much earlier than the Brave.Perhaps nobody is stronger than us anymore. "

"Hmm...."

If a hero can finally defeat a dragon, it won't be a big deal for a Demon King to compete against.

"I can imagine a hero somehow... what kind of ability does a demon king have?I don't know how to convey this message to the human kingdom, but it's obscure and unhelpful. "

"They say they have an incredible amount of magic and can use all kinds of magic.Summon them freely under powerful orders, make magical swords that can be called artifacts, slash mountains... and use magic to corrupt iron, which no one has ever seen before, to shatter enemy swords and armor.And then a huge flame bomb (fireball) with dark attributes to burn down the army of the dead created by the Reaper.... "

Hmm.

Is that what it is?

It's kind of like a crowd.

"As far as I'm concerned, I think I can do it if I work hard."

"Well... if you put it this way, it's going to be a cliché.But I'm sure if I see it, I can see its strength.It's enough that the demon tribes that are supposed to fall apart will come together in one place. "

Rurum did not take my words seriously and put them together in such a way. [M]

A gentle silence flows.

It was never uncomfortable, but... even if I broke it, I had something to tell you.

"I'm sorry... I can't help you with your prospects."

……

"Even if it works, we can stop the war between humans and demons... the chances of success are too low.I don't even believe in the existence of a hero and a demon king. "

……

"I can't go on your journey.I have things to do on my own. "

"Fufu"

Surprisingly, Rurum laughed as if it were a big deal.

"You've been a lot of discipline.It's okay, I didn't expect that from the beginning.This is what we do. "

……

"You're going to help us crush Hydra, right?"

"... ahh"

"If you meet Meloza or her son, will you tell him about us?"

"... I don't mind that much"

"Great, that's enough."

Rurum stood up by the fountain and looked back at me.

Thank you, Seika.

"... I didn't do anything to thank you.I was just listening. "

"That's fine. I just wanted you to listen to me."

Rurum says with a smile.

"It's taken me ten years to find him."

It looked like a laugh somewhere.

****

Standing by the spring alone, I gaze silently at the reflective surface of the moonlight.

Rurum's not here anymore.I'm sure he's already back at the camp.

"Um, Seika-san...."

"Sorry, let me think for a second."

"Ha, yes...."

When I say that to Yuki, I sink into thinking silently. [M]

I didn't think Rurum was the witch of the consecration.

Is there such a cruise?

I don't believe in destiny, but I have to feel it.

There are a few things I have learned from her story.

The fact that a demon king was born with a brave man.

The Demon King is a mixture of humans and gods and is likely to be in the Empire.

And, to put it very strongly... maybe it's still my fault that Amu remains weak.

"Unless you're sheltered by a powerful presence...."

If it were true, Amu might have already bombarded the Empire.

It is possible that he crossed the blind line many times and used his strength each time... to challenge the Demon King.

If it's a fateful battle, so is he.

If I had done nothing, I would have exchanged swords with many more powerful enemies. [M]

Of course, I didn't win.Rather, it seems unlikely that he could defeat Galeos or the Devil clan.

So I have no regrets that I have protected Amu.

But even so, if the brave men of the past had suffered the same fate, they would have thought...

"Hah...."

I shook my head.

It doesn't matter now.

The biggest question is - where is the Demon King now?

I wasn't sure if he was born, and I never really cared about the Demon King who thought he would be in the depths of the Demon Realm.I don't think I'll be involved for the time being.

But if Rurum's story is true, the Demon King is still alive and in the Empire.

Then you need to be a little more vigilant about him that you don't know.

But like a brave man, he is still unknown to the world.

The Empire is not in the hands to recall Fiona's remarks or the movements of officials and legislators.

It is difficult to think of a convenient thing, such as already dead.

Or, as Rurum says, is it carefully hidden by a god demon named Meloza or someone else...?

I don't know.

Where is the Demon King now and what is he doing?