167 167 "Hope for demons" (2/2)

But that approach is reaching its limits. No, the growth of this whole world is about to be completed soon. When that happens, our role as SS-ranked demons will also disappear. So before that--

Muttering, Dahaka turns his golden eyes to me again.

”Kyou-san. I want you to help me evolve into a human being through your cultivation. I don't want to end up an SS-ranked demon as a pawn in the world. I want to live in the world where I evolved as a grown-up, as a human like the people who live in this world. In fact, we SS-ranked demons should have such rewards!　Who was responsible for the promotion and growth of this world so far!　The Seven Heroes?　No!　We, the ones who created them, should be SS-ranked demons!

”Huh!

I step back at the true expression on her face.

But it's true that Aji Dahaka has a point.

The reason why the seven great heroes, proof of humanity's growth, were born is because of the existence of SS-ranked demons that were an obstacle to their development.

So to speak, they are the ones who are responsible for the evolution of this world more than anyone else.

It's too sad that they were just killed by humans and that's it.

At least one of them was my mother, including Lily and Rostam.

In an evolved world, only evolved people can go there.

That means that, as demons, they can't go to those worlds.

If you think about it--.

Unknowingly, I was biting my lip.

”Mr. Keough. I'm not saying this for myself. It's a cultivation I want you to do for all the SS-ranked demons in this world right now, or rather all the demons you've raised.

”I grew up with ......?

So what if you could be human, for example, Mr. Mandragora over there. What if you could be human?

”!　I did.

That said, Dahka pointed to Dora-chan, who was hiding in my breast pocket.

For a moment, Dora-chan had a surprised expression, but soon she became serious and troubled.

It's not just a simple matter of time, but also of time.

''Isn't turning other demons you know into human beings and evolving them is a necessary act for you as a demon cultivator and holder of the title of cultivator hero?

”It's ......

It's true that Dahaka's proposal can push not only him alone, but also the many demons I've dealt with or that I've raised to evolve in the ultimate sense of the word, or even beyond.

It's easy to say no to Dahaka's proposal here.

But wouldn't that mean leaving Lily, Rostam, Dora-chan and others behind in this world as demons?

The unexpected explanation from Dahaka causes me to be slightly confused and distressed.

Looking at me, Dahaka says quietly with a smile on her face.

You'll be able to see that you're not the one who wants to do it right now. It's just that if you do that, you can save the demons of this world in every sense of the word.

”............

If you'll take me up on my offer, I'll be happy to help you. Enjoy your stay here for a while. I'll take care of the food and other things.

With that, Dahaka disappeared.

All that was left was me and Dora-chan, who was worrying about her heart.

And Rock is the only one.

”Dad. ......

Locke looks up at me with a worried look on his face.

I didn't know what to say to that, and I just fell silent.