Chapter 31 Part1 (1/2)
The Demons and the Demon King – Part 1
Immediately after waking up, Aina noticed that darkness was spreading before her eyes.
She didn't do anything for a while, and when her eyes gradually used to the darkness, she noticed that it was a stone ceiling above her.
While still half asleep, Aina thought that she didn't recognize this place and what had happened. That suddenly made her completely awake.
At the same time, she remembered what happened just before losing consciousness.
When she raised her body in a hurry, she found out that the room was made of the same material as the ceiling.
She didn't think that this room was merely a room made of stone because of what spreading on her right side.
There was no mistake that it was an iron grill.
”…Is this a prison?” (Aina)
”It looks like it.” (??)
”…!?” (Aina)
The monologue spoken was unexpectedly replied and she turned around in surprise.
Aina opened up a more surprising eyes to the person who was there.
”Lina-san!?” (Aina)
”Yes. Good morning, Aina-san.” (Lina)
”Y-yeah, good… that's not it!?” (Aina)
What resuscitated Aina's mind was the scene where Lina had her whole body blown out.
It looked as if she died from the appearance of losing consciousness, but… as far as Aina could see, she seemed had no injuries.
Of course, Aina couldn't confirm Lina's condition because the room was dim. Thereupon, she let out a breath of relieve because they were safe for the time being.
”…I'm glad. Are you alright?” (Aina)
”…Well, depending on the meaning, I am alright for the time being. Nevertheless, I don't really understand why we are here. I remember that I got hit by someone and I lost consciousness because I couldn't completely divert the impact. Given that, I think that was probably to deprive us, but… Aina-san, don't you know something?” (Lina)
”…Uh.” (Aina)
Aina instantly remembered Albert's words.
That was what the Demon King… her father wanted.
When she thought about it… there was no doubt that this was a kidnapping… it was just she couldn't believe it.
That person was not someone who did this kind of thing.
But how Aina could say that with confidence about the reason why there were in this situation?
Thinking until this point, she came up with a possibility.
Yes, if it was that reason, she could understand the present situation.
That person certainly might wish for this.
For example, he wanted Aina to return home.
There was no way he would give an order to forcibly bring her home.
However, it was possible if… Albert interpreted in that way.
Aina heard that the Demon Heavenly Generals were not only powerful, they were also loyal toward the Demon King.
She also understood that the position was necessary to be recommended by half of the twelve n.o.bles… If that was the case, it wouldn't be possible for them to become enemies due to their high loyalty, right?
Rather than that…
”…Aina-san? What's wrong?” (Lina)
”…Aah. It's nothing. Perhaps, I may know the reason why this happened.” (Aina)
”Eh, really!?” (Lina)
For a moment, Aina thought of deceiving her but she stopped.
Lina already knew that she was a Demon.
Of course, Lina didn't know beyond that, but… No, in the first place, that fact itself was already good enough.
But again, Lina's att.i.tudes towards Aina hadn't changed at all.
That means Lina had accepted her even though Lina knew the truth.
Aina thought of denying it but she was afraid and couldn't do it. Still, she didn't want to hide it anymore.
So…
”Eh, you are the daughter of the Demon King!?” (Lina)
As Aina told about her origin and current a.s.sumptions, Lina made a surprise voice.
Well, it would be natural, but… the feeling of hatred was not seen at all.
It was a pure surprise, and subsequently, Lina made a nod as if she was convinced.
”Haa… I see. If that is the situation, I think that I can certainly understand this. But…” (Lina)
”But…?” (Aina)
”I am not sure what is the reason for me to be brought here too.” (Lina)
”…Aah yes.” (Aina)
The main issue now was Lina.