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[Volume 5 Launch Commemorative Story] Juma's Guard Assignment
The Demon King attracts monsters and subhumans. That's no exception to us demons.
Subhumans who are rational monsters are unconditionally afraid and attracted to their power. That's why the Demon King is king of the Magic Land.
All creatures with magic lie down before the Demon King. Of course, powerful people don't fall down so easily, and they can rebel, but I still think the demon king's absolute power is awesome, and I know how it feels to fall down.
Meg is a child who draws the blood of such a demon king. Nobody's afraid, and I don't think it's a threat, because it's still small and it's not that powerful. Just to the extent that I feel comfortable being somehow close.
That's why he's so cute to me. Well, I don't think any of our allies would love him for that reason!
With the blood of the Demon King, it is certainly comfortable to be by Meg's side. But I think that Meg attracts people because of his personality. We all know that.
But that's... awesome. That's his strength, even if he doesn't have the strength to fight. I always thought only the strength of my arms was the strength, but I realized it wasn't because I came to Ortus. The demons didn't know there were different kinds of strengths because everything was determined by power.
But now I know! Meg is still small but strong! I have a strong heart. I survived flying to a continent of people who can't even use magic, and now Niconiko is laughing at everything that would have been difficult.
From now on, I'm sure you'll create the strength to fight and increase the amount of magic, so I'm sure you'll be the strongest in your class.
I can't help but look forward to it. Someday, fight Meg, who's gotten so strong!
"Oh, you're just in time, Juma."
"Ah? You're the leader. What can I do for you?
When I came back from work and looked at Meg, who works a little at the reception for me, I thought about everything, and the chief called out to me.
The leader is strong. Definitely the strongest in the world. It seems to be as strong as the Demon King, but I've never fought the Demon King before, so I don't know the details. But I've decided not to face you my whole life, and the absolute leader in me is the leader.
"I want to ask for a job in five days. Meg and Saura's escort mission."
"What, Meg's escort? Am I good?"
I will not refuse anything at the request of such a leader. That's what I'm talking about! But I was surprised to hear about the request. I mean, I can't always handle Meg's escort, so I asked them to help me.
"I'm getting fewer flame leaves, so I was hoping you could pick them up. I wanted to show Meg the red-yellow forest once."
Red and yellow forest. The leaves of the trees are red and yellow all the time, so it's interesting because they're not like regular forests. They want Meg to gather the materials that they can use to make magic objects. Meg has been doing decent requests lately. But it's unusual for you to leave town.
"There are parts of the red and yellow forest that resemble the scenery we've seen in our homeland. Originally, I thought I'd take you someday, but I couldn't afford it. I had no choice but to leave it to someone else. I had no choice."
Ah, the chief really wanted to take you. I see. But then, I'm not asking anybody else. You see, the leader smiles and turns his arm around my shoulder.
"Meg was well established on the human continent. That's why I decided there was nothing wrong with going to the woods. All you have to do is protect me from the coming monsters. You can do that, right?
It stings. I knew the Captain trusted me. As a person working under this person, it is a more pleasant word than ever.
"Of course! Meg can't even see the monster!
"That's very reliable. I'm counting on you."
Meg is the daughter of the Devil King. He still can't use intimidation. He attracts not only subhumans, but monsters. The irrational monster would be drawn to Meg without knowing, and attacked instinctively.
I mean, Meg is susceptible to monsters.
If you're wearing enough strength to repel it yourself, or if you're able to use the Demon King's intimidation, it's no problem. But that's not true. I can't let Meg, who is still weak, go alone outside the city where the monsters live, even in the nearby forest.
"If I do my job well this time, I can leave it to you when Meg goes to the woods in the future. I'll leave the decision to Saura."
Ugh, is that why Saura's with us?
"Isn't that all? If it weren't for Saura, we wouldn't be able to collect flame leaves. You're especially bad at collecting."
That's true. I can't do anything stupid. Even if I was told not to break it or to be polite, it would be troublesome to stretch and reduce my strength, and I would think it would be good if I could collect it. I've been told many times not to do it.
"So, I'm not asking you for your gathering skills. Just be safe and protect Meg and Saura from monsters and other threats. That's your job."
"I hope it's easy to understand! Leave it to me!"
It is a direct request from the leader. I will definitely do it well. Then you'll have to trust me more.
I mean, then. Maybe you'll let Meg fight when he grows up?
I know it's almost impossible because they're all overprotective, but I won't give up. Fighting a tough guy is worth my life!
Okay, if that's the case, we need to get ready! The conversation is over, and I quickly think about it while I look away at the back of the leader who is leaving.
Moving... I can carry the two of you. Saura wants me to stick to the backpack I'm carrying. Where's Meg? He'll definitely be shaken down, won't he? If you fly around the sky with the same feeling as when you carry Saura, it will definitely fall.
Babe? We're in danger of losing our lives before we go to the Red and Yellow Forest. You're really weak, Meg.
Um, do you want to wrap it around a string? It is one hand to hold onto, but if something happens, the response seems dull because the hand cannot be used. That doesn't mean I did my job perfectly, and above all, a whisper comes from Saura. I don't like that. Absolutely not.
"Hmm, no. I'm an idiot anyway, so I can't think of a good idea of trying to use my head!
I gave up thinking for myself early, and soon went underground in the Alliance. I think we'll need some tools to brace it with strings, procure a cage to carry Meg. That way, it's quick to talk to a craftsman!
Ah, but Maille. He won't stop talking about himself, so it's troublesome. It's long, but I can't help it. I'll go ask for help with my stomach.
Afterwards, it was decided that Maille would listen to a long story of herself, but by incorporating the opinions of Carter and Mikolash, who happened to have difficulty passing through, a very good idea emerged, and the tools for transporting Meg safely were completed.
It doesn't cost a lot of ingredients, and even though it's so easy to make, I can't believe it's so convenient. After all, the craftsmen are awesome. Whatever's awesome, we can come up with a plan right away. Don't even think about it. You were right to ask! It was a long story.
All right, we're ready! All that's left is to celebrate the day. I'll make sure this request is carried out perfectly!