We Live in Dragon’s Peak

"Both of you, calm down!"

I'll take the tip of Louilala's sword and protect you, Tris.

Louilala and Tris were surprised by the sudden interruption.

And Louilala smiled first.

"Hey, Ernesto. How strange to see you in a place like this?"

"No, no, not at all, but I'm confused by unexpected developments." So, both of you. What was the reason for the fight? "

Louilala is, unfortunately, a friend. It was a demon tribe, but it was also a comrade who had survived all kinds of turmoil together.

Tris, you can call me a friend.

He seems to be a slave to the Duke of Cats, but he seems to be able to move around quite freely, and he's been on adventures with us several times.

The two friends were somehow fighting in the land of Kushalila, far away from each other's spheres of life. Besides, Tris-kun was full of creativity, and Louilala was about to unleash her murderous sword.

What in the world happened between you two?

I felt impatient, but Louilala stood her sword with a disgusting smile on her face.

No way, it's not over now, is it?

Louilala's sword makes Tris stand tall behind me.

"Louilala, calm down. Can you take care of the sword?"

Demons and slaves. Certainly, the incompatibility between the two races may occur when the two races exchange swords with each other. However, you two must know each other well, and I don't know why you're fighting over murder in the first place.

In some cases, we may have to stop Louilala's rampage.

Mistral was also reaching for the pitch-black one-handed stick around her waist so that she could jump out at any time.

Seeing our tense signs, Louilala finally puts her sword in the sheath.

And I shrugged my shoulders unfortunately.

"Oh my gosh, I thought it was going to be fun?"

To Luirala's disappointment, Tris-kun sighed with an unseemly weakness, saying, "Please don't do this anymore."

"So, both of you." I'll ask you again, what was the reason for the fight? "

Tris managed to get up as he finished with his sword.

Luilala told me the truth as she checked the gardens in the mansion.

"Ernea, you guys are making a mistake, right?" He and I were just practicing our swords in our spare time. "

"It's called sword training." Tris, you're full of creativity, and Louilala was relentlessly murderous..... "

Louiseine and Madeline are rushing up to Tris to check on her injuries.

The black arm with the texture of pottery was not broken, but there were scratches, scrapes and bruises on Tris's body.

Isn't it just past the point of practicing?

Luilala is a swordsmanship idiot who admits to all others.

That's why, while you were practicing, the heat got too hot and you couldn't stop. My prediction was wrong. [M]

Tris-san will give you an explanation while you're being treated for the wounds.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry for the inconvenience. But it wasn't Viscount Sword's fault. It's the training I asked for."

And when I say that?

Tris-kun didn't take his name cheerfully because he was worried about Louilala, who was a close friend of the giant demon king.

This must be the normal response of a human race living in a demon country.

"Both the Viscount of the Sword and I had plenty of time, so I decided to practice the sword." However, since ordinary practice is not interesting, we should fight with the same tension as actual combat. Look. Even if I was serious about the Rock, I didn't have the strength to defeat the Sword Viscount. If the Viscount of Swords were to target me with murderous intent, I would also be practicing with a sense of intensity. "

"Tris, you're right. I didn't mean to kill the Duke of Cats' favorite either. However, struggle is when you become a full-fledged creature. You think it's a showdown after going to extinction, don't you? That's why I think it's going to be interesting from now on."

You're still hiding the black-armed magic trick, aren't you? And when Louilala showed Tris your arms, Tris rubbed his arms in distress.

"Although it's a real-life exercise, this is just an exercise, and it's not like showing it to the demons." Please don't do this. "

"I'm sorry to hear that. I really wanted to see Tris, whose name has been selling as a black-armed gladiator lately, among the demons."

In the demonic world, there is entertainment that allows slaves to fight each other and slaves and beasts.

Tris seems to be steadily becoming famous as a gladiator.

Speaking of which, I've asked you a question before.

Our values make it seem like a very dangerous and savage pastime, but I wonder why Tris is actively participating.

Your husband, Astell, also cares about Tris. After all, if anything happens to Tris-kun, it could be dangerous even for Astelle, because she's the one who signed the contract.

So, as a gladiator with a fight for life, I was wondering if Tris-kun could keep fighting.

When did Tris say this with a smile? [M]

"If I become stronger as a gladiator and sell my name, I think there will be fewer underdogs who will make trouble with Astelle-sama, so that's fine." I also want to be a strong man who can protect Astelle-sama. Besides, gladiatorial struggles don't even lead to life-saving exchanges. After a long time, I'll learn how to fight to the satisfaction of the audience. "

So it seems that Tris-kun is more aggressive, but rather Astelle is more chill every time.

"That's why." I didn't mean to kill him. "

"That said, it's already very hard." We'll keep fighting in the morning, and we won't even have lunch. Please don't do this today. "

It seems that my interruption has ended the training, and Louilala calms down, and Tris looks calm and receives medical treatment for his injuries.

"Good. I thought I'd been running away and quarreling."

Knowing the circumstances, we stroked our chest with relief.

But I forgot the important part.

"Yes, Louilala, we're not here to see how you two are doing." I don't know, Tris, but why was Louilala practicing in a place like this!? "

The giant demon king was angry that Louilala was missing.

That's why we flew all the way to the realm of Kushalila. Was he practicing in a large mansion garden with Tris-san and his sword?

On second thought, moreover, Kushalilla was impatient enough to tell us about Louilala's existence, and Barbia led us to where we were staying without fooling us.

Frankly, I don't understand the situation.

Barbia, who guided us, also stood still in the garden of the mansion and watched the end of the matter.

We will not enter between Louilala and Tris, nor will we interfere with our contact with Louilala.

What the hell are Kushalila and Barbia thinking?

Besides, I wonder what's going on with Louilala and Tris?

Louilala didn't seem to care about the presence of Barbia, who had guided us, and went into the mansion with nothing but the plainness of saying that this was our home. And he commanded his servants to prepare tea.

I can't help it, let's follow Louilala.

And when we went on, Barbia followed.

I'm not sure, but I wonder if you're not only showing them around, but also monitoring them?

Anyway, we followed Luirala into the mansion.

Louilala tells the story of how he passed through the guest room and confirmed that the tea had been well prepared until Barbia's portion.

"No, no, no, no. We had a smooth and pleasant journey until we entered the kingdom of the fairy demon king. But the moment I left the border crossing and entered the first city, I was taken into custody."

After all, Louilala didn't make a fool of herself to compete with Kusharira's men. So, I was detained honestly and apparently taken to this mansion.

"I'm not incarcerated. However, if you try to get out of the grounds of the mansion, there will be a lot of surveillance."

"Of course," Barbia laughs with her nose.

"That's why I can live a life without disabilities in the Mansion, but I don't think I can go out and sightsee on my own."

I can't honestly say that I'm here to scout.

The Kusharira side would have figured out that Louilala was lying about coming on a trip, but she didn't break in. It must be an implicit acceptance of each other.

"Oh my gosh, I was worried about the giant demon king." That's why we came looking for Louilala. "

"I'm sorry. After all, if you can't sightsee, I'd like to go home soon, but the Fairy Demon King would definitely recommend you to stay more." I could hardly beg for my time, either. "

In other words, you're in good physical custody for an indefinite period of time.

Kusharira didn't want Louilala to spy on her at will. However, if I restrained him without a legitimate reason, it would be a fight with the giant demon king.

That's why you brought Luilala to the Mansion as a "guest" in person, and placed her under house arrest with surveillance.

I also had the cunning to harass the giant demon king by creating a situation where Luirala could not return even if she wanted to.

Oh, I can't do this on a rope.

How can Kushalilla release Louilala?

"By the way, Tris, what about you?" Are you traveling alone? "

I assume Tris was investigating something at the behest of the Demon Ruler?

However, I can't imagine Tris acting alone, so maybe Astelle and the Black Cat Sherry are here too?

"I entered this country with Master Sherry." We just wanted to get through this country and go further south. But just like Viscount Sword, when I entered the country, I got caught. Ah, Master Sherrior is free to go somewhere. If you really want to restrain that person, you'll have to deal with the demon king yourself. "

"Huh. You're so strong. It's true that you're a former close associate of the Great Demon King Raikudo Azun, right?"

I haven't heard the details either, but if Sherry-sama gets serious, even the senior demons should be killed instantly.

Sherry is so strong you can't imagine what a cute black cat looks like.

Besides, Sherry is not supported by anyone, so I won't hold back. If you make me angry, I will kill you mercilessly, even if the opponent is under the control of Kusharira.

Of course, Sherrior doesn't care about Tris, but that doesn't mean he can't restrict himself to his usual freedom of movement.

Well, the Kushalila side may have decided that this country is a transit point, even if Sherrior is free to move around.

"Nevertheless....."

And I quietly observe us in the corner of the room, and now I pose a question to Barbia.

“Why are you holding back Tris and Sherry, not just Louilala on a trip, but just trying to get through the country?”

I'm just letting you stay in the Demon City and enjoy the sightseeing. I wish they'd told me that. However, Barbia's response was unexpected.

"The south side is in trouble now. So, in order to avoid putting our guests in danger, we have prepared a stay plan to make them feel at home.”

Hmm? Trouble?

Tris, if you and Sherry pass through this country and head south, you're in danger.

If Luilala is travelling without knowing anything and gets into trouble, the story goes without saying that she is staying in the Demon Capital because she is involved in the face of Kusharira.

So, what is the problem in the south?

When I asked a question, Barbia raised her mouth slightly.

Damn it!

I have a bad feeling about this!!

No way, Kushalila and Barbia were reading about this development!?

Louilala and Tris show their presence early enough to make me question the domestic situation.

And then I waited.....

If we can confirm the safety of Louilala and the others, we will return to the Demon King's Castle, and we will not hesitate to turn back to Barbia.

It was a very troublesome request to wait for us to return to the Ball Light.

That's what I said. If we're in trouble, we could use a hand. Then I'll need your help. They headed south and eliminated the Emperor Mansion. No. "

Wait, Emperor Venerable Mansion!?

We overheard the names of organizations we had heard far away from the previous disturbances, and unexpectedly screamed.