202 Talk 24 The night before the wedding night (1/2)

......?　Small?

I was expecting a big, stupid monster to come out of the hole like last time, and then a guy smaller than me, a ...... boy, came out.

'Don't tell me small!　Even you guys are short compared to the Giant!

Oh, you're still a kid.

I'm kind of relieved to hear a high-pitched voice.

It's better than a talking monster.

He spoke. ...... Are you demon, by any chance?

Hmm?　It's a human being!　I've never seen that before in this world!

This world: ......?

Hmm?　That's not a very nice thing to say.

Oh, ...... now, forget it!

''No, it's impossible to forget, but ...... or maybe the child's demon race and otherworldly people are ...... maybe the demon king?''

I think he looks like the Demon King I know.

I wonder if this is what the Demon Lord looked like when I was a kid.

''Oh!　How did you know? Could it be that you are a demon king too?

'No, are you otherworldly there?　I know. We're human, aren't we?

Is this guy stupid?　Inside his head, he's nothing like the Demon King I've ever known.

No, she liked to joke around too.

I told you you never met a normal person in this land.　Perhaps there could be a human demon king.

'Yes, but ....... So, why is the Demon King here?

You called me, didn't you?

'Oh, yes, I did: ......'

Kite was scratching her head as if she was troubled by the Demon King's answer.

Well....even though she looks like this...she called the demon king.

No....but it was my men who were actually called. I didn't want to lose too many of my men, so I used spatial magic to interfere.

I see. ....... I'm sorry, but can you leave?

If there's spatial magic, they'll leave, right?

What are you talking about? That's my boy in there, isn't it?　Isn't this enough of a reason to fight?

'Oh, ah, ......'

Yeah, that's right. d*mn it, ...... I should have taken care of the body.

Well, can you excuse me for a second?

I don't want to fight, as much as possible: .......

Well, all right. If you can convince me, I'm willing to forgive you.

I'm glad you can talk to me, after all.

If it was a mamal that couldn't speak, we'd be in big trouble.

We're actually inside a castle in the human kingdom.

Ho. Now that I think about it, it's as good as my castle.

So, tomorrow, this country's princess and this brave man are to be married.

That's great news. So how did it happen?

It happens all the time. Someone who didn't think well of the princess and the hero's marriage used a magic item during the party to bring in demons from the demon world.

”I see. ...... That's some badass shit. Hmm. Well, maybe you guys aren't so bad then.

Isn't that right?

Yes!　It's all going to be okay!

”But did you say the guy there ...... brave?

Uh-huh.

The Demon King pointed to me and Kite nodded a little nervously .

Kite...... please don't piss me off.......

”When a demon king and a hero meet, they have to fight. That's the rule of this world, right?

Hmm?　It's getting weird right away: .......

'I don't think so: ......

Did you hear that a brave man killed the previous Demon King?

Oh, so you're mistaken.

No, he's alive and well in the Devil's Forest. If you think we're lying, you'll find out.

He's been killed, but he's been brought back to life, so it doesn't count.

What?　So does the trope of evil being defeated by righteousness ever work in this world?

I knew this guy was stupid.

'I don't know about that, but what was that ...... you were talking about?'

Hasn't the story changed a lot?　Are you good with your men?

The question is, do the heroes and the demon king have to fight? What do you think, do we have to fight?

'Huh?　Were we the ones making that choice?

It's kind of a jumbled mess.

Well, I don't want to fight.

The kite immediately declared a no-fire.

Okay, this time it's over.

What are you talking about?　And you're still a hero!　How can you not draw your sword in this place with a bang!

You're a pain in the ass: ......

It's like being the boss of a game where 'fight' is the only option.

You too!　You just keep on demotivating us with your bullshit!　If you're a civilian (mob), stay on the edge and watch the game play out!

No, you're the only one who's motivated to begin with.

Don't make it sound like Kite wants to fight.

All right. He's fine to fight, but... Can we do it somewhere else, though, 'cause I don't want the castle to collapse?　If you want, I can get you a place, okay?

I'll take you to the underground arena. They won't die there.

No, we'll fight in my castle!　After all, the battle between the heroes and the demon king would be fought in the demon king's castle.

Is this guy really a copy of the Demon King's memories?

There's something really creepy about this.

All right, all right. Fine, fine.” ”Anywhere. Come on, let's just get on with it, shall we?　I told you there's a wedding tomorrow.

After all, it seems like there's no choice no matter what I say, so let's do what the Demon King says .

Right. So, here.

The Demon King pointed his hand at me and Kite, and in an instant the place shifted.

'We'll do it right here,'

It's the same castle, but I didn't know the difference between the different castle owners could make so much difference: .......

I couldn't help but chuckle as I saw the skull of an unfamiliar demon decorating the wall.

''Oh, hey ...... are you seriously going to let me and the Demon Lord fight?''

Well, it's all right. All right, go ahead and fight. I'll keep an eye out for jerks.

You can help me out if you need anything: ......

With a very anxious face towards me, Kite went towards the Demon King sitting on his throne.

''Yes, yes . Come on!