"Lord Fellow! I wonder what this report means...!
Conference room.
Surrounding the oval table is, to put it bluntly, the mighty.
When I was called by my name, I always pointed my smile at the other person.
This gathering will be a briefing on the original dungeon that we commissioned to investigate.
"I thought it was written.The 24th Original Dungeon, the investigation was completed without delay.Not only have you collected valuable data, but you've also earned treasures.Anything acquired through the Trial of the Spirit is owned by the person in accordance with the prior agreement.As for the others... "
"I don't care!
The location of publicly recorded magic equipment is thoroughly tracked.
In addition, even those who have ownership do not have the right to use it, except in special cases such as dungeon attack and defense.
In modern times, it's basically antiques.
You may have money, connections, or luck, but you shouldn't use it.
For example, if there was a criminal act that no ordinary person could do, it would be possible to investigate the magic equipment owner along with the [position (job)] holders and races.
All the magic equipment discovered this time was also recorded, and ownership was granted to me and Lord Margrethe's Chamber of Commerce.
Some things are dangerous if abused, but me and her will try not to do so with each other's prestige.
Nevertheless, it will take the form of handing over dangerous magical equipment to Margrethe, who is a human (normal) and builds trust in the business of his ancestors.
Because I am a Magus.
Except for things that cannot be avoided, only avoid trouble.
They recognize such a move by me as' speaking up '.
It's because they know what's going on around here that magic equipment related to them is treated as "such a thing".
"So what's the problem?
"It's settled! [Black Mage] Reme!
"... what is he?
"Too superb black magic!Horn performance comparable to Demon King !Magic holdings inconceivable from your age!In addition to that, the Spirit protects us!That's not all, he's too close to a lot of [heroes]!
That's right. That's what makes my voice heard.
It is hidden from the public level, but it is a dungeon that can be called Demon King Castle.We pay our employees well, and there are people who can know that Lemé works as Lemégeton.
"The fourth [Flame Warrior] is the closest friend to Phoenix, the first [Storm Warrior] is highly regarded by Air Real, the ninety-ninth [Silver Ridge Warrior] is friendly enough to cooperate with Nicolas and other monsters, and the ninety-fifth [Eternal Warrior] Ellie and others help defend each party![Lake Warrior] Lace publicly said she wanted him to be a party member, and now he's the second [Lacquered Warrior] ex benefactor...!I won't let you say you don't know what this means!
A different person said earlier.
"He made a great contribution to the investigation and strategy of the original dungeon..."
You will not hear my statement until the end.
"Hustle! The question is how much danger he poses when he becomes the enemy of mankind!
How many of you know him?
The powerful may not be able to defend the country unless they doubt for a moment.
In fact, sadly, adventurers and monsters - mainly those who woke up in combat [positions (jobs)] and did not gain other aptitudes - fall into the hands of criminals.
It's too late for them to start a terrible case.
For example, if you give the Knights a choice, will they become knights who do their best for the country, or will they make viewers who do not appreciate themselves resent you?
Some institutions keep an eye on adventurers and monsters every day.The great man of the institution will be sitting in this conference room.
"With the support of many subordinates as the magical king's army staff, I also have ties with excellent adventurers.What kind of trouble will this guy get if he falls into evil?This guy's own power, too, but in case someone with deep connections helps with evil, it's important!
The spirits that govern the four attributes are on the side of mankind.
A presence that helps people according to old covenants.
When the contractor is corrupted, the contract is destroyed.
But that's not the problem.
After accepting a significant reduction in combat power, [Hero] receives tremendous support from the people, but is on the side of [Black Magus].
And just in case, multiple.
The impact on society will be immeasurable.
It is also their job to doubt.That's good. Not at all, it's healthy.
But no matter how secretly you go, there's a rumor going around.
It is not uncommon for people who actually move to become more troublesome.
This is close to the tragedy that happened at a time of excursions.
Ex and Arthur received protection from spirits other than the four great spirits.
There was a lot of noise since the debut, but more people showed interest after they found out they were good.
Was this triggered by a request for cooperation from some research institute?
Spirits still have mysteries.Except for the four great spirits and their spirits, they rarely appear in public.
I wondered if any of their stories would help my future relationship with the Spirit.
And the rumor spread in an instant - "I want the protection of the Spirit like the two of them," and countless people started wandering around them.
They could only speak of what had happened to them, but not many of those who did not go as they thought cast heartless slander and spread rumors without roots or leaves.
That happened to each of the other members.
For example, [Wizard of Vision] Merlin uses magic to subordinate multiple spirits, so he can manipulate various attributes at a high level.
[Transcender] Mordo is not a special ancestral return, but a monster created by human experiments.
Absolute Guardian Galaha's role as a strange shield is strange. I wonder if he is cheating on the magical body (avatar) to avoid damage.
Even if it is virtually non-existent, it is true that sometimes information penetrates the world and the number of people danced to it becomes enormous.
Being special does not necessarily deliver happiness to the person.
The surroundings do not necessarily celebrate the specialty.
It can happen that even if Lemé gets what he's earned from living hard, it's only dangerous from the standpoint of unrelated others.
Well, I always wondered how I'd round it up.
Probably not today.
I use words to persuade people to offer profits because it is the only way I can serve my purpose.
There are people in the world who can solve things without doing anything like that.
For example...
"I'm in your way."
- My father, yes.
As a matter of course, he entered the conference room.
How tightly guarded was this facility by the time we got to this room?
That kind of thing makes no sense to him.
You don't even have to hurt the guards.
If he decides to go through there, no one will stand in the way of it anymore.
Who can work in disrespect of blocking the king's path?
Only fear can bring the weak before the overwhelming strong.
The air in the conference room changed.
No one can speak a word.
Even one breath sharpens your consciousness to the fullest extent, and makes every effort to avoid damaging the King's mood.
Pressure enough to make you forget your position and instinct.
The mightiest [Demon King] Lukifer controls the field just by being there.
He's a born king.
"... it seems like this is the place to have a crap discussion about that (,,)."
"Oh, Father, what a strange encounter.Does that mean Lord Reme?
I will now supplement it in the form of a question.
My father, as a matter of course, cannot respond to my words.
It was explained to those around him that he would not deny it.
I was able to make him understand that this is Leme's story.
"That's the apprentice of the King."
It was not until they heard the words that they noticed that their father's right corner was missing.
"It's just a man who, foolishly, aspires to a life of bravery.That's it, kid. "
As soon as my father took a step forward, a few fell out of the chair.
"Someone in your line is just interrupting it once.I don't think everyone involved will even have time to regret it. "
His words will have been firmly engraved in the souls of all of us here.
Most people tremble.
"I just...!I can't just do nothing before someone suspicious...!
... fantastic.
The person who managed to stand up must have a strong conviction.
I guess so.
My father said so with joy.
Yes, my father didn't come here to threaten people.
He's always releasing the magic he's holding back to make his skin feel his own power.
"In case something unlikely happens, but if that mind falls to the earth, then it will be dealt with.That will be your duty as a teacher. "
This is the strongest promise to humanity in the world.
[Black Mage] Guarantee that Reme is never a dangerous person.
Also, when it is betrayed, the Demon King himself takes responsibility for the failure of his disciples.
Nothing is more pleasant than this.
Such a promise would not be worthy of trust if it were a human word.
But he is [Demon King] Lucifer.
No way.
Where the hell does he need to deceive the world?
I don't think anyone will be able to find anything like that in the past, in the present and in the future.
Because I don't.
Everyone here knows that.
For those in a position to participate in this meeting, they once viewed the danger and investigated it.
"That's all."
That's how my father left.
It feels like the air in the conference room has lightened, as if released from gravity.
― ― I can also feel the magical release of breathlessness.He seems to be breaking his heart for his disciples.
I never imagined my father cared so much about someone.
With that in mind, I look around and smile.
"Hey, excuse my father.If that's the case, why don't we create a contract and have it signed... "
The subsequent meeting went smoothly.
It goes without saying that the response to Reme became 'quiet for the time being'.
And after the meeting.
When I got into the pick-up carriage, my father was already on board.
"Hey, it's been a while."
I'm just talking about an example.
"No greetings?
I sit across from my father with a bitter smile.
My father sent me an email asking me to solve the original dungeon.
I also briefly talked about the current state of Reme.That's why my father showed up.
So, actually, I talked about another project.
This is a project that was communicated to Air Real and also to [Unyielding Brave] Altruit.
"I'll ride on your plan."
"-----!!!
--Coming...!!!
I unexpectedly floated my hips.
I couldn't stop my heart from tickling.
Your body trembles with joy and excitement.
For this reason, there have been efforts so far for this future.
We haven't built the ideal world in time, but we don't think the purpose will come first.
My father got bored with this crap world and disappeared from the front stage.
I haven't forgotten the words my father leaked when we met again.
The answer when I asked how the mightiest demon king would come back.
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"Did you feel that much value for Reme?
My father did not answer and looked at me.
"I'm going to say a few names.Gather them all. I don't mind naming them. "
What he talked about was the name of a thousand monsters who once gathered under [Demon King] Lucifer.
Without limitation, it meant the resurrection of the most powerful Demon King army.
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When I woke up in the morning, I felt my gaze.
Dormitory, own room, bedroom.
A beautiful vampire, Mira, looks happily at my face in a sleeping position.
"Good morning, Mr. Reme.It was a lovely sleeping face. "
"... good morning. How long have you been watching this?
"Ufufu, forever."
Since the night Mira-san held her hand from me, something happily aura has drifted.
Until now, for example, she had smiled when the eyes met, but if she had smiled before, it had been an unexpected feeling lately.
"I'll make breakfast soon."
Uh-huh.
Mira leaves the room.
That nerd is pretty bad.Because in the morning... "
You don't have to tell me.
When I wake up, a black chick comes on top of my head.
Dark.
I still don't know what spirits govern it.I have asked several times, but it has been avoided every time.
I don't seem to be in charge of dreams or illusions.
Well, in person? Book Spirit?If you don't want to say it, let it go.
If you're more interested in me, I might tell you ~
"What's for breakfast?"
"Isn't it worse that you're more concerned about your morning dedication than your partner?
Go to the bathroom and wash your face before going to the living room.
When I put on the video board (TV) about the dinner table, I saw an exhibition.
Again?Humans like this.
Awaiting the disappearance of the original dungeon, the team decided to leave the village behind.
The banquet in the village was said to be free to participate, and food was also provided by the survey team.The [cook] also cooperated, arranging a variety of meals.
It was a very pleasant time.
By the way, the other day, my parents were not surprised to tell me who they were. [M]
... no, it's because I was aware of it.
When I asked him when he noticed it, he replied that it was the moment he came out.
Everyone didn't ask me anything more than what I told you.
For example, what happened to the horns?
- "If you're not unhappy, that's fine."
Or maybe... I thought Master might have come to explain.
At the time, I only thought about my own thoughts, but if I think about it carefully, it is quite important to have another child succeed the horn.
Even if I hear the children's readiness, will it be enough for the master to move on to implementation?
I'm curious, but that's why my parents and master didn't say anything, so I guess I shouldn't ask.
"... Mr. Reme.Mr. Ex's face looks swollen. "
"Ah, Mr Mordo beat me before recording it.It was in an e-mail from Merlin. "
This is not a live broadcast.Merlin wrote in an e-mail about the recording.
I mean, the e-mail only wrote about it.
The reporter just touched on it.
"Eh, Mr. Ex, are you hurt?
Interview.
As for the original dungeon, since it is per party, they may also ask why they did not participate.
There are plenty of them on the way home and back in town.
Me and Mira-san have taken it several times.
"Oh, no, don't worry about it.I just sort of solved the pants at the party. "
From what I've heard, it seems that Mordo was angry at Ex's weakness and his failure to tell me the truth.
Because Ex is strong, we don't have to be weak, and because we are friends, we don't have to hide the truth.
Mordo would have liked to have stopped participating in the Raid and temporarily let the party members act differently.
The Mordo put his arms together in a mood, and [Guardian] Galaha smiles in trouble.
Arthur held his forehead down and Merlin laughed angrily.
"Kuh, fufu, this is a masterpiece...!I'm not bored with you guys. "
The reporter starts the interview while showing his confused appearance.
I was watching Mira and I had breakfast. [M]
It seems that Mr Ex has suffered a lot in the trial of the Spirit.
"Yes, I was stunned by my weak heart."
Keh, that's pathetic.Oh, yeah, Lemé! You saved the asshole leader?Thank you very much. "
Suddenly my name comes up and I'm surprised.
Well, Lemé took care of me.
Arthur nods.
Ex didn't hide that he had dropped out once.And I used my right to wish to enter his dreams.
As a result, my attention was drawn to me in the past. [M]
"Oh, you're getting more attention again, Reme."
Mira-san says happily.
Yes, he noticed.The longer you spend on something, the more people fear it will be wasted.Me, too.I was so scared, so scared, so miserable that I drowned in my dream world.But even with that dream, I was an adventurer. "
Mr. Ex laughs a little and then continues.
It seems that I don't want to spend my life in heaven just for happiness.No matter what freedom you are given, no matter how many times you rewind your time, make the same choices, gather the same people, and aim for the same summit.I can't help but jump in there, knowing that there's a hell of suffering waiting to end. "
"Does that mean you have overcome fear and passed the test?
No, I don't think so.Maybe fear isn't a match.Never. I don't think we're going to beat them, we're going to have to hold them.That's why I'm going to move forward in fear.Together with the best of us, towards a future where we (,,) will be number one. "
To prove that not only my people but also myself are worthy of first place.
I'm sure all those who work hard will experience similar suffering.
Many people are not rewarded for spending a lot of time and trying to achieve their goals.
It's hell to give up, hell not to give up.
The pain of departure and the suffering of remaining can only be understood by those who are serious.
Still, one day we'll end up smiling.
--Run through the hell of your choice.