Chapter 106 – Sweet Sacrifice (2/2)

“W-What shall we do?” (Puuse)

Zanga simply laughs due to the as-expected chaotic state. Puuse is anxious and in a state of being unable to stand it.

“Well, there’s no particular need for all of us to go together.” (Zanga)

Everyone’s looks gather on Zanga due to her remark.

“Even if I tell you that the forest’s the reason, there will probably be some who won’t believe it no matter what. If you really want to stay here, I have no intention to force you otherwise. Even if I’m called the leader, I’m just running away after getting scared in the end anyway.” (Zanga)

There are some who direct glaring looks at Zanga who makes an irresponsible remark.

“But you know, I don’t think that’s the only problem.” (Zanga)

Alongside a sigh, Zanga turned towards the direction of the demons.

“That human-san will undoubtedly lead the demons out. It’s necessary for us to resolve ourselves until then deciding what we want to do.” (Zanga)

“Eh? Lead out?” (Puuse)

“Hifumi-san told me so. That man, having clear values within himself, has likely judged it to be interesting if demons and elves clash directly and is aiming for that.” (Znanga)

“But, who will gain a profit from that? If the demons are able to leave the barrier, they will attack the humans…” (Puuse)

As Puuse was unable to comprehend, Zanga gently stroke her head.

“I’m certain that he isn’t looking at something like personal gains or losses. His eyes were as if he is looking at something far, far more distant.” (Zanga)

Puuse was uncomfortable in reacting towards Zanga who muttered “If I was about 80 years younger, I might have been charmed by him.”

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The figure of a human being led by Phegor caused a commotion among the people of the city, but by limiting it to watching from a distance, there was no one who came to start a conversation with him.

Except one.

“Phegor! What’s this!?”

The one who came shouting all of a sudden was the giant whom Hifumi had already seen before.

It is the man who was mowing down the pack of monsters by brandishing his longsword at the time he watched the city from outside.

“Beleth (T/N: >> Bereto <<), he is the king’s guest. Abstain from rude behaviour towards him.” (Phegor)

Beleth laughed scornfully at Phegor who reprimanded him calmly.

“Haa! The king’s aide-dono, without even presenting a decent breakthrough solution, finally fell to the degree of relying on a human!?” (Beleth)

Corresponding with his huge body, his voice was loud as well, but as Phegor seems to be accustomed to it, he doesn’t show any nervousness either.

“I have nothing to say to a bastard like you who doesn’t comprehend that the situation won’t get any better with a brute force approach. If you believe that tactless frankness is a virtue, it will be fine for you alone to be like that.” (Phegor)

Due to Phegor stating this bluntly towards Beleth, who is two heads taller than him, without taking a single step backwards, a women approached.

“Oh my, oh my, what’s wrong you two?”

Her height is about the same as Hifumi’s? With the long ears identical to elves which make it immediately apparent that she’s a demon, the woman was a beauty who had a pale grey skin. Possessing blue, close to light blue, hair and likewise coloured eyes, she wore a robe with a slit that highlights her rich bust and boots with high heels.

“Vepar (T/N: >> Ueparu <<), huh?” (Phegor)

Phegor obviously showed a bothered expression, but ignoring him completely, the woman called Vepar looked in Hifumi’s direction.

“Oh my, a human being in this city, how rare… mmh?” (Vepar)

Hifumi, who was looking at the state of the demons’ city while disregarding the conversation between Beleth and Phegor, looked at Vepar’s appearance disinterestedly.

Vepar gets directly in front of Hifumi and takes a long hard look at his face.

“You… what’s with the colour of your eyes. Besides…” (Vepar)

Vepar, who intently gazed at his face with a serious look, quickly lined up next to Hifumi and when she tried to closely embrace his left arm, he escaped.

“Aww, how fast. Although you are a human, your physical ability is high. I’m very interested.” (Vepar)

“It didn’t feel like hostility, but… what are you?” (Hifumi)

Receiving the look of Hifumi assessing her vigilantly with narrowed eyes, Vepar folded her arms in a pose that her breasts were pushed up and her body trembled.

“Those eyes, they are great!” (Vepar)

Hifumi looks at Phegor and points at Vepar.

Phegor bowed slightly and said 「Sorry」.

“That person is a soldier ranking fairly high even among demons… I will inform you about him properly later on.” (Vepar)

“Vepar! You!” (Beleth)

Due to Vepar trying to snuggle up to Hifumi as soon as there’s a chance, Beleth bellowed while sweating.

“Ara, how may I help you? I’m busy right now, you know?” (Vepar)

“Busy, you say!? Is it that fun to cuddle with someone strange like a human!?” (Beleth)

“Being able to say “like”, are you that much more remarkable than a human?” (Vepar)

Beleth, having a finger pointed at him in order to provoke him, blushes and becomes heated up to a degree that it looks like steam is rising up from him.

“At the very least I’m able to kill this midget with one hand!” (Beleth)

“I wonder?” (Vepar)

Inclining her head to the side, Vepar directed a sidelong glance at Hifumi.

“I’m sensing a far more dangerous and powerful aura from that gentleman though.” (Vepar)

Beleth faced Hifumi with a look full of rage.

Hifumi remains silent.

“Beleth. I told you before, but he is the king’s guest.” (Phegor)

“… Tsk! Phegor, if that guy messes up in some way, call me right away!” (Beleth)

Vepar stuck out her tongue towards Beleth who walks heavily in the other direction while heaving his shoulders angrily and going bow-legged.

“I hate vulgar men. Putting that aside, Phelgor, is he going to the king’s place? I will come along as well.” (Vepar)

“… Don’t do anything unnecessary.” (Phelgor)

Phelgor, who gave her a short warning, called out to Hifumi and they began to walk once again.

Behind him Hifumi and Vepar are walking side-by-side.

“… That Beleth, he is calm at strange aspects.” (Vepar)

“That’s right. It’s truly regrettable.” (Hifumi)

“Ara, did you plan to start a fight with a demon down in the middle of a demon city?” (Vepar)

Hifumi only turned his gaze at Vepar who showed an unnatural surprise.

“How is that related to anything?” (Hifumi)

A chill travels down on Vepar’s spine. Her body trembled with a shudder, but her mouth smiled.