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"I'm...."

All I want is for Nil to know that she has the right to choose her own path. That's all.

If you know that, think for yourself, and decide for yourself, I will respect Nil's decision.

If it's with me, of course. If Nil wants to spend time with her parents, she thinks she should.

That doesn't break the relationship with Nil, and trust in Nil can't be shaken. That's why I want you to give Nil a serious thought before giving an answer.

"Don't worry, I won't decide on my own and go anywhere on my own."

I just want to tell you that Nil also has a variety of options, and that there is no problem if you think about a variety of things and then give an answer. "

"Do you really... want to go somewhere...?"

Nil grabs my sleeve.

I don't know what it was like to be a slave.

But it must have been a series of farewells.

Among Nil's knowledge, there are many stories about his slave companions. Listening to that kind of talk means that you've taken that kind of conversation with other slaves. Of course, some of those people could get along.

However, I have broken up with such people many times. There may have been a time when I said goodbye to death.

And then, meeting me, believing in me, and being with me became all about Nil. I don't think Nil would even want to imagine breaking up with me like that. Because I don't even want to imagine it.

"I won't go anywhere without checking Nil's intentions."

"If you know everything and still want me to put it next to you..."

"If Nil still chooses my side, then I won't say anything."

"Is it true...?"

“It's really true.”

"... I see."

Nil looks me in the eye, hears my words, and laughs a little.

"If that's the case, there's nothing wrong with it." The important thing for me is not a rich life or kind parents, but whether or not there is a master there. That's all. ”

Nil's blue eyes illuminated by the fire felt an unwavering determination.

There's still a lot of things we don't know about Nil's birth. So I don't even know what Nil will do in the end. Still, Nil says with confidence that she doesn't think about leaving me at all.

I'm really glad you care so much about me. That's why, even if it doesn't end up what I want, I'd like to accept it honestly.

"Oh, thank you.

But don't forget. I want you to do what Nil wants. That's why you can always tell me what Nil thinks. "

“Okay, but whatever happens, I won't change my mind.”

"Haha. Nil is stubborn, too."

“I won't compromise on this alone.”

"Yeah, that's fine."

I carry a slightly chilled cup of tea in my mouth and turn my gaze to the flickering fire.

Who is Nil's parent? Is my parent alive? If you were alive, what kind of parent would you be? Why did Nil come out of the demon world?

And why did the system trigger the event so I could buy Nil?

I'm sure they'll be revealed if I step into the demon world again.

Somehow, I feel that way.

The day after I had such a conversation with Nil.

Rattling, rattling.....

Haha! Nice weather!

Destroy the stone wall that blocked the horizontal hole, and we'll go outside.

Still sunny today. Areas that are still shaded are not flying with moisture and are damp, but areas that are exposed to the sun are completely dry.

“Suratan, this is still a dangerous area, so it's not the case that you're soaking in the openness.”

"Ugh... yeah, that's right."

We're around the 8th.

Today, it starts down a steep slope while torturing.

"Let's get down the mountain and head for the city."

Yes!

Nil replies as usual. The uneasy atmosphere I saw yesterday has completely disappeared.

This morning, Heine, Piltee, and Suratan were in the lead. In the afternoon, I, Nil and Efu are in the lead.

In the morning, she snakes down a steep slope in the form of a carriage escort.

Although there was only one monster attack, there was no particular problem, and I proceeded to the point where I cut my seventh inning.

In the afternoon, monsters at rank A will disappear and only those below rank B will appear.

"If you come this far, you'll feel safe first."

That's right. The number of monsters has increased...

* giggle *!

"Gah!!"

Looking for a way forward, Nil throws a newly made throwing knife at the signs of a nearby monster and sinks the Mountain Lizard with a single blow.

Absolutely no problem.

Yes.

How about a throwing knife?

“It's pretty easy to use. I never thought that just making it in a way that suits me would change the way I use it.”

Nil answers as he pulls out the knife thrown at the Mountain Lizard.

The basic knife seems to have a relatively high durability.

"It looks like the Hevilite plated on the surface was good." When sharpened, it sharpens considerably, and the attack itself is not comparable to the previous throwing knife.

Even for knives with thorns, plating made the thorn part quite difficult to break, and it was a great success. "

We've made it so that we can even fly a training bowgun, and we'll have to practice assembling it from a ranged attack in the future.

Yes!

The finished throwing knife is much better than the throwing knife I bought, because it is made with a lot of effort. Tetra and Pirte helped me, and I made it pretty fast.

Since the end of the business with the bandits, various products have been made, and it has become possible to collaborate with them like never before, and the breadth of the strategy has been greatly expanded.

"Thanks to Effe." About the throwing knife and about Nil. "

At a time when Nil was away, he thanked Ef.

When it came to information related to the demon king, and the sigil eye, it was quite sensitive. But the Eff told us about it. I should say thank you.

"... no. I talked without thinking about Nil-sama's feelings..."

Effe, who thinks Nil was depressed when she heard the story about herself, looks a little dark.

"It's not like Efu is depressed." I was able to find out something I didn't know about Nil, including the sigil eye.

Nil also apologized that it became emotional and strong tone at that time, didn't it? "

……………

You said you were grateful, right?

"That's... yes, but..."

You may have been abandoned or sold by your parents to a royal opponent. It seems that Efu quite regrets what he tried to say.

But Nil doesn't really care.

I think you care about it in one corner of your mind... but honestly, I think it's a subtle place.

That's why the Eff doesn't really have to be depressed...

"Don't worry about that. Nil will be fine."

………………

Master! I think this is the right place!

Oh! I'm coming!

For Nil, just as I am unique, for Effe, the Devil King and those connected to him are unique.

And if one of them, Nil, disrespect him, behold, he hates himself hard.

To avoid that, Nil immediately apologized to the Eff... but it didn't seem to make the Effe feel any lighter.

"...... Eff."

Nil calls out her name, stopping her from walking.

……

"... Nil is a demonic race, but not a demonic race that has spent time in the demon world."

Even if you had rescued the Demon King, if you had done well... I'm sure Nil would have been forced to make a variety of choices as a royalty connected to the Demon King. "

"That would be true. I'm a royalty in the demon world."

"... I still don't know what Nil will do then... but will you help Nil?"

"Do I...?"

"Of course, I'm going to do anything for Nil, but after spending time in the demon realm, there must be things that only the evil king and his close counterparts can do."

At that time... I want you to act as Nil's ally, not as a demon. "

"... what do you mean?"

“That's what it means.”

Respond as if you haven't answered the foe's question. But that's what it really means.

Nil, who lived a different life from the demon race, would look like a heretic from the demon race's perspective, no matter what choice he made.

When that happens, there is a possibility that there will be a situation where I cannot do anything alone.

But at that time, I'm hoping that if the Effe were on our side...

"This is like my selfishness." In short, I want you to be on Nil's side no matter what.

if.... "

Okay.

Before I could say all the words, Efraim nodded.

"... is it okay?"

"Having lost one arm, I'm not good enough as a black dog. Even if you go back to the demon world like this, you won't be able to continue to live as a black dog.

As for the failure of the mission, if I told you about the demon king, it would not be a failure, so I would not be held responsible.

However, when I came to live as a black dog, I was taken off the black dog with one arm... I don't know how to live from there. In that case, I might as well offer my sword to someone else. "

"I didn't say that much about the sword, but..."

"I can't deal with royalty in a half-prepared way." If you're going to do it, be prepared to give your sword. ”

"I don't even know whose child Nil is at the moment?"

"It doesn't matter who your son is."

"I see... but Nil says she'll dedicate everything to me." Is it okay to offer a sword to such a Nil? "

"Originally, offering a sword was something a knight would do to nobles and royals." Nil-sama's dedication of everything to Shinya is inherently impossible.

However, you now realize that the blood of the royal family is flowing in your blood. So it's up to Nil-sama himself, not me or Shinya, to decide whether or not to accept the sword. "

………………

"It's okay. If you refuse, I'll promise you that I'll be on Nil's side."

"... is it okay?"

"If I can help Nil-sama even with one arm, there's no more pleasure."

"I'm asking you... why do you trust Nil so much?"

"It's strong enough to take my arm." Nil-sama's combat abilities surpassed ours as well as his sigil eyes. Showing respect for its strength. ”

"For the demons, all the strength..."

"It's not just strength. I could tell at a glance that Nil-sama's strength was a gift from all kinds of training.

and..... "

What?

“No, it's nothing.”

Aside from the strength, there seems to be something I think about Nil, but being suspended is definitely a private matter.

If Ephraim had said that he would offer Nil his sword, there was no need to listen to it.

I told Nil that I knew it was a sly thing to tell him at the time he felt sorry for me.

If this was going to help Nil, I thought he was a cunning guy.

But apparently it didn't matter, and the Effe would be on Nil's side.

"... it really helps."

"I looked at Nil-sama and decided." I can't thank you enough. "

"... I see. Still, thank you."

"... hmm. If so, it's better to do it quickly."

In my words, Efu turned his face away and walked towards Nil.

I'll follow behind. [M]

"What were you two talking about?"

Nil leans back and listens as he watches from a distance as Efe and I talk.

Nil-sama.

"Please don't do that to me..."

Nil tries to react to Efe's words, but sees Efe's expression and stops his words.

Effe pulled out his dagger, dropped one knee to the ground, and lowered his head.

What are you doing?!

"Please, take my sword."

Having said that, Efu held his head down and offered his dagger to Nil.

"This is..."

Nil is looking at me, trying to understand the situation, but it seems confused.

"Nil. In the demon world, there are many things that are very different with or without the help of the Effe." Whatever you do, take the sword of Jehovah. "

"...... Master...... Efu-san......"

All of a sudden, I seemed surprised that this was happening, but if I took the Effe's sword, I would feel safe even after the demon world ended.

At that time, I don't know if I'll be alive, and I'll be relieved if the Effe is around.

…………………

Nil pauses for a moment and turns his gaze to the sword offered by Effe.

Is this what your mistress told you to do?

"No, I'm thinking of pledging my allegiance to Nil-sama myself."

It's my sword with one arm, and I can't work at all... "

"...... I don't think about that."

Nil slowly reached out to the sword.

“But I can't take this.”

But Nil laid his hand on the shoulder of the foe, not on the sword that was offered, and dropped his knees to the ground, so that his gaze was at the same height.

"Huh?!"

"I know that Mr. Effe is serious. And I'm really happy.

However, it is absolutely impossible for me to accept someone's sword.

I am master's slave, Nil. And I've already dedicated everything to my master.

My sword, my life, everything. "

Nil?!

"Master, I know how you feel." I understand that you think of me.

But this is what I decided. ”

"Ah....."

If you do, I won't be able to say anything.

Efu-san.

"... yes."

"I gave everything to Master." That's not a direct reason why you can't take Effe-san's sword, but indirectly, can you understand why you can't take his sword? "

"... yes."

What Nil wants to say is that at the time of dedicating everything to me, Nil's existence means that everything is mine, so I can't take someone's sword on my own.

If you still want to swear allegiance to Nil, you should offer me a sword, not Nil.

"And it would be the same if I were one of the royalty." No matter who I am or who I become, I belong to my mistress. "

………………

To be honest, I thought this might happen.

Nil always said she belonged to me. I knew that there was a lot of preparedness involved, and I thought that even if the Effe were to offer a sword, it might not be so easy.

However, if the Effs pledge allegiance to Nil, they will find no more comforting allies. That's what I thought.

However, the result was that Nil turned down Effe's sword.

This... you should apologize to Nil and Effe later.

Nil's mouth continued to utter words at a time when they felt sorry for each other.

"That's why..."

Nil said that and laughed at Nikoli and Effe.

"... make friends with me."

………………

Both me and Efe have been kidding for a moment.

But if you think about it, Nil was more likely to choose that option.

Until now, I've done a lot of things because I wanted Nil to make a lot of friends.

And when those people actually showed up, Nil nurtured something important.

When I heard that he was inheriting the blood of the royal family, I thought it was a lot harder... but after all, Nil is Nil.

Based on what has happened so far, Nil has grown up to be Nil. There was nothing to do with the bloodline and it is still the same now.

Nil doesn't want you to sacrifice your sword, he wants a friend. Therefore, it is natural to say that this is the result.

Wow, people like me are friends of Nil-sama!

Was it... unpleasant?

"That's not true!! I don't hate it!! I'm afraid!"

"If that's the case, then there's no problem." I'm not a frightened person. ”

"But, but..."

“Please.”

Nil lowers his head deeply toward Ef.

"Oh, no! Someone like me has a head!!"

So, can you be my friend?

"I'm afraid so... if that's what Nil-sama wants, then this Eff." I'd like to do my best as a friend of Nil-sama! "

"Friends don't do everything they can, but... thank you."

Yes!