Take a deep breath and prepare yourself.
This time, the survey teams were each carrying communication props that led to the demon continent. Because of the distance, I could only connect to each of my guilds and the Demon King Castle, but it was enough to contact me immediately if anything happened.
We don't have enough magic on this continent, so we'll need more magic from here. That's why if you don't have magic powers like me and Licht, you're limited in the number of times you can use them.
In the first place, it was too much to develop such a magic tool. This is also a credit to the Orthus development team. Excellent work.
Yes, the escape from reality is over. Let's finish what we don't like. Looking at Ronnie's face, I nodded, and I connected my correspondence to the Father of the Demon King's Castle.
Meg and the others!? What's the matter? Is there a problem? Let's head over to my place immediately!
"Wait, calm down, Father! Shall we talk first?"
I was just nervous, but I was beating. No, I knew it. This is what happens at first.
But from here on, it's serious. Please, just listen to me, Father.
"Actually, today..."
Ronnie starts speaking as a representative. In the meantime, my father listened to me in silence. Do not pinch your mouth along the way until the end.
I don't really talk to my father in work mode, so it's kind of fresh. I was going to be scolded.
"Hmm, I see. Very well. Thank you for letting me know."
Father, who had heard Ronnie's explanation until the end, said so in a soft voice.... is that it?
"Um. I'm sorry for doing this on my own. I shouldn't have said it recklessly to that person.”
"Wow, so am I." I said something irresponsible even though I couldn't promise it... I'm sorry. "
I bowed my head next to Ronnie as he lowered his head firmly. I could only hear the voice of the communication props, but with a sense of reflection.
Silent time passes for a while. Then, I heard a small laugh from the magic tool, so I raised my face slowly.
"You two are reflecting, aren't you? Then that's fine. Both Meg and Ronaldo can understand and reflect without scolding me. It will be enough."
The tender voice of my father everywhere. A slightly troubled smiling father's face came to my mind.
”Besides, you trusted me in that decision. You trusted me to carry the bargain. Then I will only live up to that trust. I'd rather thank you. Thank you for believing me."
And, and, Father! I was moved and my eyes moistened inadvertently. Ronnie was struck by his father's words, too.
The expedition of humans to the continent is left to their own autonomy. If each of you has done what you think is best, it is our job to follow up. Of course I want you to report it, but I'm not going to get sick. I believe in you, too. "
Usually, I'm a father who stands out for his disappointment, but as a boss, I'm very ideal...! It makes me think that I have to do my best for this person. It's trustworthy, that's enough!
Well, then, can I talk to you about it? There is still something to think about today's judgment. I'm sure my father will listen. I made up my mind to confess my sad feelings.
"Ah, you know, I'm really reflecting on this. To tell the truth, I'm still a little lost..."
Let me hear your father's voice, and then I'll talk about it with excitement.
"Only a handful can be saved by reaching out...?" I'm sure there are other people in similar trouble, but we can't all be saved. That's why I'm halfway to reaching out just because someone is in trouble. In that case, maybe you shouldn't have done anything... so you're going to regret it. "
Still, I'm probably going to want to help if there's someone in trouble in front of me. I know how satisfying I am. But you can't just leave me alone.
Someday, it may seem that the act is annoying. Sometimes you can get rid of extra care.
That's why you're lost. Is it a good thing to reach out, or a bad thing?
If I hadn't met them, their lives would have gone on. Even if I offer my help, I don't know if I'm going in the right direction, and maybe it'll just make me feel hard.
It's not just my problem, is it? I'm afraid it's going to affect my opponent's life. Therefore, even if you make a judgment, you will still be confused. "It's a very irresponsible thought..."
"I can't save everything." I'm sure no one can do it. ”
I heard my father's voice and raised my face. Apparently, they were looking down while we were talking.
"I think it's good to reach out if there's someone in trouble in front of you and there's a way to save them. Whether it succeeds or fails... no one knows the consequences. Then you just have to believe in one thing and act."
"Just one...?"
That's right, your low, soft voice is just a little bit loose on your shoulders.
Follow your heart. You'll be all right. Think carefully, get lost, and finally decide your mind. "
Follow your heart. Yes. Whenever I used natural magic, I followed my heart, even when I was communicating with the Spirit. That's not all, I feel like I've finally followed my heart when making other choices.
It has failed and succeeded. Yeah, don't be scared. We have to face it properly. If you fail, you have to take responsibility, and you have to take it. No matter how frightened.
I will accept all your successes, all your failures, all your joys, all your regrets.
"Father... Yes, thank you. I will be responsible for what I do!"
Besides, there's always a father in the back. There's your father, and there's Orthus. Ronnie, Richt, and Asuka are also nearby.
However, the next time you make an important decision, I would like you to report it before telling the other person what is decisive. I don't want you to feel responsible.... please rely on me properly. "
Y-Yes! I'm so sorry!
"I'm sorry, it was a mistake!"
At the end of the day, he gave me a chance to apologize. Tightening is tightening, Father, it's really cool!
If there is any progress, I will report it again, and although it is short, the communication of the dock is finished like this. Rich and Asuka laughed at me because I let out a big sigh almost at the same time as Ronnie. Yeah, 'cause that's it!
"Demon King, you were so kind." Look, I didn't get very angry after all. "
Asuka laughs as I and Ronnie place one hand on each shoulder. I didn't think I'd ever be preached to or yelled at. However, I was surprised because I thought it would be more embarrassing.
No, I'm actually very embarrassed and may have caused a lot of trouble, but I realized the size of the vessel when you said you were happy to rely on me instead of showing it on the surface.
“That's because they talked honestly and apologized honestly. If you're the one with the bad attitude, the Demon King is really scared, too?"
Licht teaches me with a bitter smile on his arm. Oh, is that so? My father sometimes gets scared because of his work. I am a little relieved that you are not only gentle with everyone.
After all, it's important to get in touch, report, and apologize and reflect right away! I hope you will be careful in the future.
"I still can't imagine the scary appearance of the Demon King, but I'm sure he's scared to death..." I want to see it, I don't want to see it. "
Why don't you try to piss me off?
"That's amazing!" Licht is getting angry! "
When I listened to Asuka and Licht's light exchanges, I laughed. Looking next to her, Ronnie's expression was soft as well. We were both pretty nervous.
I'm glad you're the Devil King.
“Yeah, that's why I thought I'd have to tighten up in the future.”
Hmm, so am I. Still immature. We have to work hard.
They smile at each other with their eyes open. You've studied this time, haven't you?
All right, now that we've had a good reflection, let's all discuss this next. Ronnie nodded to Richt and the others.
I told the three brothers I'd be back in four days.
"Four days later?" In other words, the day before you went to Set, right? "
"We decided to go together in four days, right?" Is that what this is about? "
Ronnie nodded to Richt and Asuka's questions.
I really wanted to give you a little more time to think... but I can't give the three brothers much time.
Because the later it gets, the worse it gets to the Guard. Rudy and Phoebe are petty criminals. If you turn yourself in, you won't come too early.
"I'm sure my two brothers would like to take care of my sister."
"The problem is my sister, Maki-chan... I wonder if you've heard that the two of you were committing a crime."
The biggest problem is my sister Maki's mental state. I was supposed to live normally until now, but I was informed that my brothers were committing crimes for themselves, and I would go to the demon continent, which is an unknown world by myself.
It seems very stressful when I think about it again. Maki-chan's mental care is becoming very important.
"... hey. Let's see." Sister, are you going to run away or something? I don't know what a panicked child would do. Now you're missing, outraged, and in a seizure? You're not waking me up? Are you okay? "
I'm happy with Asuka's words. Speaking of which, when Asuka was a young boy, she used to wake up and run from the Elves' home toward the forest. I was even younger at the time, and Maki-chan was ten years old even though she was a child...
No, I'm only ten years old. I have no parents, and I live in poverty and my health is weak. What if I told you the truth about the impact on that place?
"I'm getting worried...!"
"That's right. All right, Ronnie and I are going to look for you." Ask the spirits to find Meg and Asuka. Let us know if you find anything. Listen, you two, don't leave the room! "
"If you find anything, I'll call you."
Ryuuu!
I see!
Richt and Ronnie stood up, gave us simple instructions, and immediately left the room.
"Ugh, please don't let anything happen...!"