episode_0163

I talked to Bersella in the room, both of us calming down.

The story is that once Versella clearly sets the attitude of the demon world, the kingdom will also make efforts to resolve the grievances between the two races.

Edward or Argot would have explained things much better, but I explained the situation as best as I could.

Looking at Versella’s expression while listening to my story, I thought that my unprofessional, straightforward explanation might actually be better for him.

“… … Then what happened to the demon king soul in my body?”

Versella asked after hearing my story.

“I don’t know yet. They say he may have gone back to the devil.”

“What?! So does that mean it’s still there?”

“That’s right.”

Bersella’s expression darkened.

The fact that the Demon King’s soul has not completely disappeared means that it is possible to return to the time when the Demon King’s soul was in the body.

Of course she’s afraid of that.

“Are you afraid that the devil’s soul will come back into your body?”

“Yes… … Because I lived almost my whole life as if I was being chased by the thought that I might be killed by a hero. But now I have to live with the thought that my body might be taken over by the Demon King’s soul again… … .”

Versella trembled a little, wrapping her arms around her small body.

The appearance of a weak girl who could not possibly be seen as a demon lord.

However, even without the demon soul, she felt a magical power stronger than any demon she had ever seen.

It was the same for both humans and demons that the magical power accumulated in the body was immediately replaced by strength.

This power may have played a large role in the fact that Bersella, who had almost given up on the war with humans, was able to maintain his position as the Demon King.

But no matter how powerful she is, it doesn’t change the fact that her situation is pitiful.

“Versella… You say that? As you thought at first, I am now a hero. But I am not a hero to kill the Demon King like the heroes have been until now.”

“… … .”

“The heroes so far have killed the body of the demon king with the demon king soul, and the demon king soul has always found a new body. What meaning does that repetition have? As a result, the devil’s soul entered your body and you had to live as a devil that you did not want. They say that in our kingdom, heroes exist to subdue the Demon King. But I knew that there was no point in killing you, who had the devil’s soul.”

Versella quietly looked at me with her two beautifully shining red eyes.

I knew that Bersella was not guilty of anything.

In the end, she too is just a victim of being manipulated by the demon lord’s spirit, and going further back, she is just a victim created by the goddess’s mistake.

“So instead of inserting the holy sword into your body, I pulled out the demon king’s soul. Of course, I have no intention of stopping here. Because I will chase the Demon King’s Soul until the end and eliminate its existence from this world forever.”

“Ugh… Yes… … .”

“And when the demon spirit disappears, there will be no need for demons and humans to fight. For that, I really need your help as you are currently ruling the Demon World. That’s why I came here today.”

Unlike the first time she was embarrassed and made a mistake while speaking, after Versella calmed down, she was able to speak properly.

If Versella accepted my offer, I fully intended to help Versella.

Although she rules over the demon world, she is no different from an ordinary girl except for her magical powers.

If Versella promises not to invade the kingdom, she will definitely need help in some areas.

“You are the representative of the demon race, and I am the representative of the human race… … Let’s get rid of the devil’s soul together and put an end to this annoying history.”

* * *

Versella eventually accepted my offer.

I thought about it for quite some time, but it was because all the circumstances surrounding her naturally gave strength to my words.

If, as I suggested, the Demon King’s soul is permanently extinguished from this world and the war between demons and humans is stopped, Versella’s worries will disappear.

A vague fear of the fact that the Demon King’s soul is still alive and well somewhere.

And for Versella, who was forced to fight against humans by the Demon King’s Spirit, it was an offer she could not refuse.

As a result, I personally received permission from Versella to set up a magic circle connecting Kubel and the Demon King Castle in an empty room in the Demon King Castle.

Although she does not have a demon lord soul, she has the power befitting a demon lord, so her words are the same as the law of the demon world.

After receiving permission from Versella to set up a magic circle, I was able to confidently walk out of the Demon Castle without using an invisibility ring.

He then went to Sylphy, who was hiding outside, and explained what happened with Versella.

“I… Really? senior… The devil… You accepted that offer?”

Sylphy opened her eyes wide and asked me back with a face full of surprise.

Because she had acted with me many times, she did not have as much prejudice against demons as people in other kingdoms, but it seemed quite shocking to her that the demon king had accepted such an offer.

“First of all, I decided to take a room in the Demon King’s Castle and set up a magic circle there. By Versella’s order, no one could touch the magic circle in that room.”

“Woo… … Wow… … .”

“You said there were people with you, so you don’t have to hide anymore. Now, let’s enter the Demon King’s Castle.”

“Yes?! ruler… Wait! Prepare your mind… … .”

“It’s okay. Let’s go.”

I took the embarrassed Sylphy and headed back to the entrance to the Demon Castle.

* * *

The method of setting up the magic circle that Mariel taught me was so complicated that I was amazed even when I looked at it again.

Because even the slightest distortion in the structure can cause problems in operation, there were countless devices to prevent the structure from becoming distorted for stability.

If Sylphy didn’t have genius talent here, I would have been setting up that magic circle… It’s dizzying to think about it.

There is a high probability that the magic circle installation failed or something went wrong and an accident occurred while moving through the magic circle.

“This… Do this… In this way… … Umm… … .”

A small room in the corner of the Demon Castle given by Versella.

I was secretly amazed as I watched Sylphy setting up the magic circle.

If you have that kind of talent, I wonder what it would have been like if you had chosen to be a wizard from the start.

Even if she wasn’t like Mariel, who was more than a genius and eccentric, wouldn’t she have been able to become a wizard with quite a reputation in the kingdom?

“How about it? Is there anything difficult or blocking you?”

I felt a bit embarrassed watching Sylphy do nothing while she was setting up the magic circle, so I asked for no reason.

“It just takes a long time. You don’t have to worry because I memorized it perfectly~ Senior.”

“You… Aren’t you actually talented as a wizard?”

“I’m just good at memorizing things.”

“No matter how you look at it, it seems like you are wasting your talent… … .”

“Yes? What did you say?”

“No, I didn’t say anything.”

Actually, I want to help, but I don’t know what to do.

Therefore, we have no choice but to just leave here and wait until the magic circle installation is completed safely.

As I was watching Sylphy setting up the magic circle for a while, I felt a sign of presence outside.

Did you come here because you were curious about Versella?

With that in mind, I turned my head towards the door and an unexpected person appeared in the room.

“You… … .”

The person who appeared in the room was none other than the Demon King’s direct subordinate, Zabiel, a demon called the Lord of Deception.

He entered the room, looked at me and Sylphy, then his eyes widened and his body began to tremble.

“… this… Does the demon god have anything to be angry about? How can humans come to the devil? hemp cloth… Was what Versella said true?”

Xavier muttered, looking like an old human with veins in his eyes.

It looks like he heard the story from Versella and came to check the facts.

What should we do about this? Your demon lord is now on our side.

“Hey, you said it was Mr. Xavier, right? Nice to meet you.”

“Be… What about Versella…? … ! What were you thinking… … ! You guys! What have you done!”

Xaviel spoke as if he were ready to kill me at any moment.

However, contrary to that bloody momentum, nothing was done.

It was natural.

I have already received permission from the Demon Lord Versella.

If you attack us now, you’ll be directly violating Versella’s orders.

When I saw Xaviel shaking, I started to feel somewhat amused.

“… Now that I think about it, it’s been a while. It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen each other properly. Do you remember me? I used to be at Freah Church.”

“Huh?… what… Something… … .”

“I worked as a cleaner at the Prea Church under the consideration of Saint Sistine. If you don’t remember, you can’t do it.”

“What… what… … .”

Xavier rolled his eyes as if he was remembering with a frown on his face.

It’s so old that you probably don’t remember.

But after a while, Xaviel glared at me and said.

“I remembered… … Are you saying that dirty tramp was you?!”

“Now I am a warrior in the kingdom.”

“What did you say to Versella! You!”

I told Xaviel the details of the negotiations with Versella and the magic circle we were currently setting up.

As long as Versella was on my side, Xavier couldn’t do any harm to us, no matter how displeased he was.

Xavier, who heard everything I said, let out a sigh that made the ground sink and muttered.

“… … Never mind… … iced coffee… Don’t… … .”

“Well, anyway, let’s get along well from now on.”

I smiled and extended my hand as if to shake Xaviel’s hand.

Xaviel glared at me almost as if I was going to kill him, then sighed as if he had given up on something and turned around and left the room.

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