Chapter 1 (2/2)

Instinctively backing away, the man listened from a distance.

「Rude. It’s nice to see you tonight. I am Demon Empress Rin Kaiser. Pleased to make your acquaintance.」

「Re-Really, you, Demon-kin?!」

Even if he tried to escape, it was impossible to move while gazing at that beautiful woman’s red eyes.

「Do you know of a boy named Ritone?」

「Ritone is my son…」

Being half asleep and half awake, he answered honestly.

「That’s convenient. I would like you to help my husband. Therefore, I have a request for you. For our Demon Family, Ritone is an extremely valuable person. I want him as ***….」

The woman introduced as Rin Kaiser disguised in man’s equipment, gently kissed Zouk.

In the attic room of Ritone’s house, sleeping on the bed, Ritone grumbled.

「It can’t be helped…… It’s been trouble ever since I reincarnated.」

Accepting the offer from G.o.ddess Verdandi, he came to this world, born and changed, Ritone had been noted as a villain『Netori b.a.s.t.a.r.d』.

First he was angry, it was best when thinking properly of the person who went against the hero.

「I know everything. What to do to the slave heroines, not to make the Sword of The Valiant, and much more. Recalling the Great Demonic Lord is Matsubi. Fortunately, one of the heroines, Rin, is taken, and the other heroines will gradually become happier……」

Thinking about his delusions alone, he flashed a smirk. His purpose, to swiftly bring the legendary weapons, hand them over to the hero, and create the ending where the Demonic Lord is defeated.

「Ma~, just endure a little more. Starting the BRUTAL game, Ritone is the young master of the rich n.o.bility. Though mother has some circ.u.mstance, Grandpa might someday come.」

He talked to himself.

「Grandpa…」

His grandfather is Eagle Shylock.

The richest person and Minister of Finance in this country. Additionally, having the greatest n.o.ble t.i.tle 『Gold Rank』.

Even if the hero defeated the demon race one by one and became strong, he still couldn’t lay a hand on Ritone, as his influence was too strong.

「Um….. Because the Magic Academy age requirement is 15 years old, these three years will pa.s.s by slowly and then I can finally say goodbye.」

While Ritone thought this, an uproar was heard from the center of the village.

「Kya~~~~!」

「Run away!!!」

A scream was heard.

「Something’s happening? Perhaps a demon attack? It’s dangerous! Rin! 」

Running at full speed, Ritone arrived at the village square.

「GWAaaaaa…… Where is it…」?

In the central plaza, there was a monster attacking the villagers.

「Fool! A ghoul appeared in such a place! It’s a Rank C demon! 」

The villagers who were trying to escape, were knocked down one after another.

A ghoul is a former human who was cursed by the Demons of Darkness, they can become ghouls if the human drinks the blood of a demon. Their power is strong, being a Rank C, it is said that only a Saint Knight who accepted training from three different instructors are able to match them in a fight.

There is no one from the villagers that can win.

「Kyaa!」

Rin who ran about, desperately trying to escape, was caught.

「Rin 『Summon!』」

Ritone summoned Rin immediately, saving her from the Ghoul by catching her hand.

「Onii-chan, Thank you!」

Rin being princess-held by Ritone, was more than grateful.

「Rin, fall back. This person is no average demon! 」

Putting Rin down behind him, Ritone took out the staff from his waist and confronts the Ghoul.

The Ghoul drooled, as Ritone stared, his eyes burned with hatred.

(Calm and steady… After being born till this day, I have repeatedly trained.「Summons」was given to me, I have to master this power. Now, the results of my training will show!).

He tried to control his tensed heart, as this would be his first actual battle, Ritone swung his staff.

「『Portion Body』Summon!」

Aiming at the Ghoul before his eyes, he used a Summoning magic which he practiced.

「Guoooooo」

Only the right hand of the Ghoul was summoned and fell before Ritone. Blood gushed from the Ghoul’s shoulder like a fountain, dyeing the plaza.

「d.a.m.n…… Control is still not good. I aimed at his neck but it was s.h.i.+fted to his arm.」

Although thinking that, he was relieved he was able to neutralize his opponent.

「Onii-chan! You’re amazing! 」

Rin at the back, shouted with joy.

「Kuku~……Is that so? 」

Turning back, Ritone embarra.s.sed, scratched his head.

The following instant, the Ghoul that had collapsed like a doll, sprung up.

「GUO!」

In its last effort, the Ghoul flew up and dived, aiming at Ritone’s neck. And at the last moment, before being bitten….. A shadowy silhouette thrusts itself between them.

「Guooooo!」

「Guuuuu」

Turned around, Ritone was shocked.

There, unable to move, Josephine who suddenly collapses and falls onto the ground.

The Ghoul who had used up all its strength, had also fallen to the ground. The transformation gradually breaks, and Zouk’s appearance had returned to normal.

「Mother! Old Man! How…」

Looking at his fallen parents, Ritone was at a loss for words.

Not looking at his father, he carried his mother in his arms.

「Mother… Why……」

「For a parent to protect her child, it’s natural……Right? 」

Josephine, with a pained breath, forced a smile.

「Mother… Not like this! Don’t Die! 」

「It’s disappointing…… I don’t have much strength. Be good and listen, under my bed……There is a letter from father. Pull it out… It’s father’s ring……」

The ring itself, was a present to Ritone.

「NOO!」

「Don’t be unreasonable child…Ne~ Please……Do this.」

「………Understood. That person, stand back.」

Unnoticed when they came nearby, villagers restrained Ritone.

「W-what…」

「That person was bitten by the Ghoul, she will become a Ghoul. Therefore, there’s nothing we can do but behead it.」

「St-stop……」

「DO IT!!!」

With the villagers, the treatment was done swiftly. For Ritone and Rin, it was not possible for them to watch.

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