Chapter 31 (2/2)

“…Aah, yes.” (Aina)

The main issue now was Lina.

Albert said that Lina would become a sacrifice.

Aina also remembered that he was saying ‘unexpected harvest’.

But rather than explaining it, that person didn’t wish for such a thing, and he also wouldn’t allow this.

Perhaps, if Lina wasn’t at that place, Albert could consider a bluff to escort Aina away, but… in this situation, it was difficult to think of the reason.

As far as Aina was concerned, did Albert really…?

No, but, such a thing was…

This wasn’t the time to worry about that. (TLN: The author is being vague here.)

“…This is somehow troubling, but let me answer your question.” (??)

“!?” (Aina)

When she turned to the voice, she was wondering when he would be coming, and now there was the figure of Albert beyond the iron grill.

That figure was wearing a black robe. It shouldn’t be different from what Aina saw earlier, but since he was standing in the dark, there was something eerie reflected in her eyes.

She unintentionally gulped her saliva.

“…To put it simply, it is about the answer to why I was brought here, correct?” (Lina)

Although Lina was hesitant, she spoke first.

And Albert obediently nodded.

“Yes. Anyhow, I guess you were saying the truth, right? So, you brought us here as sacrifices.” (Lina)

“It can’t… it can’t be. My father wouldn’t allow this…!?” (Aina)

Aina was reflexively shouting due to Lina’s words, but Albert’s response was unexpected.

Albert was tilting his head as if he didn’t understand what they were saying.

“…Yes? Princess, what are you talking…? Aah, no, I see. Is that what you mean?” (Albert)

However, he immediately nodded like he was convincing himself, but of course, the girls didn’t understand what he meant by that.

Glaring at such a confusing behavior… it made their bodies tremble for a moment.

Because Albert was smiling.

…No, it should be said that he was sneering.

That lifted mouth was obviously ridiculing them.

“…Oh my. My goodness, even you, Princess? It is troubling. You have misunderstood.” (Albert)

“…What do you mean?” (Aina)

“Haven’t you noticed yet? We think that he is a man worthy of the Demon King.” (Albert)

“…Eh?” (Aina)

Aina didn’t understand what he meant.

After all, it was completely…

“However, we don’t recognize him as Demon King-sama. For us, Demon King-sama is only that person, even now and in the past. …Well, even among the Demon Heavenly Generals, there were also fools who called your father the Demon King, but if our Demon King-sama revives, they will soon know how foolish they were. But then, those fools are not worthy to be the Demon Heavenly Generals, so of course they will be demoted. To be honest, I would like to do it now, but I don’t have such an authority because I am a newcomer. Goodness, they are truly deplorable.” (Albert) (TLN: There are two Demon Kings. One with honorific -sama, and another without it.)

The present Demon King, who was Aina’s father, became the Demon King since ten years ago.

The previous Demon King was destroyed, and he was chosen to be the new Demon King.

Yes, Aina’s father wasn’t the Demon King from the beginning, and he also wouldn’t be the Demon King forever.

Aina also knew that after her father recently became the subst.i.tution, it caused some people to revolt.

But, by no means… yes, by no means…

It was unexpected to have people like that amongst the Demon Heavenly Generals.

However, while expressing shock, Aina noticed that there was something worrying in Albert’s words.

That was something she could never ignore. She, then, opened her mouth while telling herself to be calm.

“…When you mentioned ‘Demon King-sama’, is he the former Demon King?” (Aina)

“…How many times do I have to tell you that the existence called Demon King-sama is that person alone?” (Albert)

“Whatever it is, it is fine. I see. However, the former Demon King has been destroyed.” (Aina)

“Yes, he has. That’s unfortunate.” (Albert)

“…So what do you mean by resurrection?” (Aina)

“What else does that mean? Demon King-sama will be resurrected from now on. That’s why I have made various preparations so far.” (Albert)

The resurrection of the deceased…

It was said that that act wasn’t impossible.

However, it was almost practically impossible.

So, how was he going to do it…?

“…No. With a sacrifice… no way…” (Aina)

“Even if it is, is there any other use for having sacrifices? Of course, if it is an ordinary sacrifice, no matter how many of them piled up, Demon King-sama will not be resurrected. But, if it is done with a Gift Holder, or a Special Rank Skills Holder, this can be managed somehow. Besides, it will be better because there are two Gift Holders.” (Albert)

“Two… I see. That is it, after all.” (Aina)

“Yes. Princess, you also will become a sacrifice for Demon King-sama.” (Albert)

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