Episode 21. The strongest man of the demon world (2)
The imperial residence located in Belias.
Princess Arin, who succeeded in joining the reinforcements, crossed the border gate and came here, escorted by imperial knights.
From early evening to dawn, it was a long day that was literally a waste of time.
I was extremely exhausted both physically and mentally.
However, my tired eyes could hardly be closed.
-smart.
“come in… … .”
As I answered in a slightly weak voice, a woman with a very nervous face gently opened the door and came in.
“Si, please excuse me. Princess!”
It was Emily, Xi’an’s maid.
“Come on. “I’m sorry for suddenly calling you when I should have been resting.”
“No, it’s not right, Princess! I really appreciate you having me… … !”
I could tell how nervous she was just by looking at her tense shoulders and bowed neck.
It felt so awkward that it couldn’t be compared to the time just a few hours ago, when I was hugging myself and running.
Princess Arin found herself embarrassed.
“Go, what do you have to be thankful for? What did I say… … .”
“no way! It’s a meeting with the princess, so of course it’s an honor! “I’ll probably never forget this day for the rest of my life!”
“Well, so?”
She was a maid who looked simple despite her appearance.
First of all, I called without a plan, but it was a really difficult situation to know where to start and what to say first.
Actually, there was something else I wanted to say, but it rarely came out.
All I could do was bite my innocent lip out of frustration.
“Well, let me start by saying I’m sorry. I’m really sorry for having to deal with something so harsh because of my foolish self… … .”
I couldn’t bear to look him in the eyes, so I turned my head and barely opened my mouth.
Unlike her, who was very distraught, Emily jumped up and waved her hands.
“Are you sorry? It’s not even possible, princess! The ones who really need to apologize are the mean demon beasts! Why did they show up in such a large number on the day the princess came… … !”
“Well, that’s not it!”
The princess closed her eyes tightly and screamed without realizing it.
Meanwhile, Emily was watching, wondering if she had done something wrong.
“Because of me, your master is not doing well… … . I just went in your direction without even knowing the topic… … . To protect me, who is of no use to me, your master… … .”
Although it was only a short time, I regretted it again and again.
If I hadn’t gone to that time and place, at least this situation wouldn’t have happened… … .
Due to the incompetent princess’s courage, someone’s child and someone’s owner suffered an unfortunate death.
A feeling of helplessness, as if I couldn’t raise my head to anyone.
The princess was overcome with emotion, and dew was forming around her eyes.
However, this fourth dimension maid just blinked as if she did not understand the situation.
“I… … “If you are talking about our master, I understand that you are not dead yet?”
They say the body hasn’t been found yet, but how could that young body survive without even the strength to get out?
To put it bluntly, it was a situation where anyone had no choice but to die.
“Do you really think your master is still alive?”
“of course? “Our master hasn’t passed away yet!”
Princess Arin couldn’t believe her ears for a moment.
“S-There’s no way he’s alive, right? Even if it fell into the water, it was an absurd height! The current must have been very fast due to the rain, but isn’t it strange that they are still alive?”
“Hey, how stubborn is our master? I’m not the type of person to die that easily! “Perhaps he will somehow come back alive, either by swimming or holding on to a tree branch?”
Princess Arin thought.
Once we leave everything aside, I think we will be able to clearly determine this one thing.
This maid is now speaking purely and sincerely, without any pretense.
To the extent that she thought she was probably the only person in this world who thought he was still alive… … .
“Actually, I was already tired of hearing it when I came here. Everyone was sad that there was no chance of him being alive, but strangely enough, I didn’t think anything of it! “It seemed like he would come back in the near future as if nothing had happened!”
This strangely persuasive feeling.
I’m sure they’ve been together longer than me, but it seemed difficult to think about it like this.
However, on the other hand, it was a testament to how much this maid trusted her master.
“You believe it. Your master… … .”
The princess’s anxious feelings seemed to have calmed down a little.
I felt fortunate that there was someone who believed that at least one person would be alive.
“What kind of person was your master?”
The conversation naturally turned to Xi’an.
Emily thought for a moment and stuck out her lips, unsure of what to say.
“hmm… … , Originally, he was so helpless that he couldn’t do anything in his family. “He was so non-existent that almost the servants in the mansion didn’t even know he was there.”
A child who was ignored even by her servants.
A being who receives no attention among children who are considered noble.
That was Sian Wert’s original image.
“But was it two months ago? There has been a strange change since the day of sword sparring with the fourth master. Would you say it felt like I started to unleash the abilities that I had kept hidden for so long from that moment?”
“A hidden ability?”
“yes! Anyway, from then on, you really became a different person! He suddenly declared that he wanted to go to the front, and even received proud recognition from the Duke. I really followed along without realizing it… … .”
Even though it seemed light at first glance, that bright smile never told a lie.
For some reason, I felt like I knew why that indifferent man had taken this maid with him.
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“Don’t worry too much, princess! “It won’t be long before you see our master’s blunt face again!”
“Yes, it would be great if that were possible… … .”
However, unlike the wind, reality was very harsh, so I could not completely relax my mind.
Princess Arin could only hope with all her heart that she would be able to see his face once again.
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“Phuwak!”
The moment I felt the sweet taste of the living, pulsating air, all the strength I had squeezed out disappeared.
“Tsk tsk tsk!”
I spit out all the impurities in my mouth and barely crawled up to land.
Although the ground was hard and uneven, it was the most comfortable bed in the world for me right now.
“ah… … “It’s so hard.”
It was nice to have fun with Blood River, but what followed was much more difficult than expected.
The sweet smell that penetrates deep into your nose even when you are holding your breath, and the thickness of corpses that makes you feel sick just by touching them.
With the addition of attacks from strange underwater beasts that feed on the corpses, it was truly a wild party.
If that damned bastard had been caught calmly from the beginning, none of this would have happened.
If we meet again someday, I will tear off its wings to prevent it from escaping, and then chew up every single part of it, from its head and horns to its toes and claws!
When I soon realized that it was a useless thought, a long sigh escaped me.
Hey, I should have just done what I was doing from the beginning, but I feel like I’ve become a complete mess because I was so reckless.
For example, I wasn’t the only one who was devastated.
At the end of his outstretched right hand was held a Kayram that had taken on a slightly different appearance.
The pale purple blade has gone somewhere, and dark red liquid has stuck to it, making it difficult to even call it a magic sword.
“Are you dead, Kayram?”
Even though he was obviously awake, he didn’t say anything, so I asked him carefully.
[…] … Don’t tell me.]
The muscles that had been relaxed at the one word he spoke heavily began to contract again.
A voice that seems to contain all the annoyance in the world.
If you provoke me any further, I will stab you in the neck without another word.
I quietly got up and created fist-sized water droplets with my hands.
-Schuk suk
The pure water without any impurities cleaned away any foreign substances attached to the chiram.
Once the cleaning was completed to some extent, Kayram appeared again along with the fog a little while later.
[Huh, I hate this sticky feeling so much!]
“I’ll wash you properly when I get back, so bear with me for now.”
Kayram’s stern gaze showed a lot of irritation that had not yet resolved.
[under? Still, do you have any intention of going back? Do you even know where you are now?]
“Well, first of all, it’s not a frontline area… … .”
A darker red sky than the sky on the front lines.
Uncomfortable air that seemed to be filled with heat and a chill that irritated the skin.
Just looking at it, it was an awkward space that seemed extremely uncomfortable for humans to live in.
The name is Demon World.
In the end, I turned around and ended up in this dark land.
Wow, how long has it really been since we got here again?
The feeling is so new that I feel like I’m going crazy and jumping up and down.
[Is now the time to get lost in good thoughts? Don’t lose your mind!]
With my temper… … .
I know that this is not the time to be lost in thoughts.
Just because you came to the Demon World doesn’t mean you have to live here forever, so you have to go back eventually.
By now, knights must be searching every corner of the canyon to find me.
I need to get back as quickly as possible and be found unconscious, otherwise I might miss my chance to return forever.
I turned my head and checked the status of Blood River.
I could see that the calmly rolling waves had clearly improved compared to before.
If we go straight up the river like this, we should be able to go back without any problems… … .
I guess I’ve definitely come a long way.
The distance to Lemea Gorge seems quite long.
You will have to be diligent to be found at the right time.
“Krrr… … .”
The sound of a dog crying out of nowhere.
A group of hellhounds appeared in the direction I turned.
I just needed to rejuvenate, so should I say it went well?
I was very hungry because I had just had a huge party at Blood River.
“Kung!”
The hellhounds opened their mouths wide and charged in, but their heads fell off from the sharp swing of their swords.
As always, I picked a head of an appropriate size and popped it into my mouth.
[hey… … .]
Now it feels as familiar as water.
The fishy smell I felt when I first ate it now feels fragrant.
[Hey, master… … .]
If this continues, won’t we end up looking for blood before water?
If you become addicted, you’ll be in trouble… … .
[Look behind you, you idiot!!!]
The deafening shout made me drop the head I was holding.
When I looked at Kayram in surprise, I saw that she was looking somewhere with quite serious eyes.
“Ah, why did you suddenly make a noise while I was eating… … ?” “Look at this! “I thought something interesting would happen~?”
“… … !”
People inherently have limited memory, so they cannot remember everything that has happened in the past.
However, no matter what happens, there are absolute memories that can never be forgotten.
Even though I lived it twice, that memory, that existence, that voice could not help but come to mind!
Although I haven’t confirmed it yet, I knew the owner of this sly voice.
He slowly turned his head and looked towards where Kayram was looking.
A man is squatting on a low cliff and looking down at me.
The moment I saw that face, my 99% guess became 100% certainty.
“You’re human, right?”
The man was smiling brightly.
Even though I came to the demon world, the first demon I meet doesn’t have to be this guy, right?
Why is this man, or this demon, here?
Demon King Belkarion.
The strongest man in the demon world, with whom I had the worst fight in my past life, was now standing before my eyes.
(Continued in the next part)
