episode_0033

Although it is not as bad as killing a human body, killing one’s own kind is one of the things that is considered taboo in the demon world.

Of course, this is ‘as much as possible’. Most of the demons have experience killing their own compatriots, and it is a common providence that after killing them, they gain energy and become stronger. Therefore, the punishment is not severe.

However, there is only one case of ‘justifiable killing’ recognized in the law that prevents even the slightest punishment, and that is slaughter through life-or-death decisions.

A duel for each other’s lives between two demons, without any outside intervention or interference. A cruel duel in which the winner is entitled to take the loser’s heart, and the loser must cut out his own heart and hand it over.

Adela applied for such a life-or-death decision. It’s not an opponent you can guarantee victory over.

No demon other than Adela would come forward just because her younger siblings died. Anyway, they are annoying demons.

Meanwhile, he is also strict about laws and regulations in that he challenges the duel fairly rather than planning a surprise attack at a later date.

“The Southern Duke King and the Northern Duke’s eldest daughter fight!”

A huge shout went up among the crowd. It’s a fucking cry.

If this were a human society, people would race to stop the fight.

“That Adela Lucifer and King? I can’t stand this!”

“Fight! Fight! Fight!”

This is a demon society. A neighborhood overflowing with madness, violence, and excitement, and where crimes out of sight are common.

They are a race of demons who can’t control their boiling blood and often cause trouble. If they ignite a fire like that, it won’t spread.

“Everyone, come! I’m about to engage in a life-or-death battle with Duke Nam and Adella Lucifer!”

“Really? So, will one of you die today?”

“A duel between the rising dawn and the setting sunset! It’s been a while since my blood boiled!”

The demons, immersed in the frenzy of fighting, speak out one by one. I understand. In the demon world of nearly a thousand years, Adella was called the greatest emerging powerhouse, excluding the demon king. The fight between the demons from the beginning, who have lived for the longest time, and the rising divinity would be incredibly interesting in itself.

Of course, that goes for me too.

“Ha… I’m in trouble.”

I’m looking forward to the fight between the two. It’s a one-on-one match between Adela and King. How can I tolerate this?

Boom boom boom – I hear the sound of drums in my heart. It’s not a fight I fight myself, but it’s like this.

But we must not be swayed. Ignoring reason and acting only according to nature is something that only animals do. I am not a lowly creature.

“Hehe… I have no intention of avoiding the fight that comes my way, but it is a matter of life and death. Can you afford it?”

“My brothers’ enemies, I will accept it as blood price.”

“That blood could be your blood.”

“… Then, it will be a punishment for not being able to protect my younger siblings and not being able to take revenge.”

Adela spoke with a solemn expression while pointing a sword pulsing with red magic energy at King. At first glance, King seemed easy-going, but if you looked closely, he was observing Adela with sharp eyes.

I intervened before the heat between them got too heated.

“Let’s go, you two, all the way there.”

The mask that would cause problems if seen by others was kept in the pocket. Right now, I have two items in my pocket that would send me to jail if I were caught.

Rosary and mask. These are both items used to kill Letavis. I was worried that the two might pierce the surface of the thread and reveal the outline, so I hesitantly walked out, covering them with my hands.

“Sister, you’re so excited right now. What if you leave suddenly?”

“Move over, Oscar. I’m not excited at all right now. This undisturbed breath is the proof.”

“That’s true, but… … .”

– I see you care about your sister. But, can you handle it? In a place where there are so many eyes?

King said something mocking to me. Tsk, that’s right.

Hypnosis cannot be used in places like this. This is because, as I mentioned earlier, Adela’s mind is extremely rational.

In the first place, Adela made a deliberate move to execute just revenge. Using cold reason and brain as raw materials.

Even if you die in the process, you will think that doing so will give you the confidence to look at your dead brother with pride. Adela loves her family more than her own life and never breaks laws and regulations.

“(There are ways.)”

I sneered and said silent words to King, then turned around and whispered to Adela.

Adela is now following the opposite sex. There is no need to cling to emotions, logic, or morality. All you have to do is change the direction in which the opposite sex naturally goes.

Let’s just remind this idiot of the things she didn’t think about.

“Sister, King is not yet a convicted prisoner. He is a suspect who will go to the police station for investigation. Right? Duke?”

“That’s right. And let me add, I never murdered your brothers. Young lady.”

“Did you hear it, sister? Of course, it’s possible that King really murdered him, but you shouldn’t make hasty judgments. A mask from King’s residence was discovered in the area of the incident. Could it have been there originally?”

“Is that so? Umm… Surely King is not a sinner yet… .”

Whether it’s a human or a demon, it’s very easy to deal with the mind. Rather than directly opposing the individual’s opinion, the idea is to show some context and evidence and encourage the individual to think and make a choice.

A guide who helps me reach places I couldn’t reach before. Whether it is the world, people, demons, or dragons, they are drawn to the place I lead.

Even humans, who are said to be the lords of all creation, and dragons, who are said to be at the top of the food chain, cannot escape my three-inch sphere of influence. That’s what my ravenous tongue does.

“Umm… But if you miss this opportunity, when will you… .”

Adela is conflicted. When your mind is wandering like a scarecrow swaying in the wind, leave a vent that allows the wind to pass through.

“Sister, I have one suggestion for you. If it is confirmed that you are a criminal later, why not formally apply for life or death?”

“Da, again? Is that okay?”

“Is there anything you can’t do? And, I won’t stop you then either. I’m just telling you this because I’m worried that some unintentional victim will emerge. I actually killed him, but what if that King is not the culprit?”

Additionally, if you let the bright sunlight shine through, saying, ‘Even if you miss this moment, there is still another opportunity.’

“Umm… Oscar I think you’re right. I was narrow-minded.”

Voila-.

This is how fights are stopped.

There is no reason, no need, or troublesome effort to use force. Just a few clicks of the tongue and the sound of wind blowing out of the mouth is enough.

Oh, of course, Frankenstein, not the King, will take the blame, and as soon as Frankenstein is tried, he will be taken to prison according to the law, and Adela will be like a dog chasing a chicken, staring at the roof.

That’s none of my business.

*****

– stop.

Stop it? what?

– What crime have I committed… I’m doing this because I have some kind of grudge against you… .

No no, who are you? Why are you saying that to me?

– Ugh, alright, that’s enough. You bullied me nine years ago. I’m asking you to stop now, let me go… .

Uh, wait a minute. This voice. It’s a voice I feel like I’ve heard before somewhere.

– I’ll get down on my knees and pray. huh? The most popular hero on the continent, the guardian who protected the night of the continent, is kneeling at your feet and praying like a dog. Even this is not enough… ? What more should I do… ? Should I at least offer up my virginity to you… ?

The darkness that was encroaching everywhere is gradually clearing. Something that had been holding my feet a while ago reveals itself in the rushing light.

A woman’s facial features, faded blonde hair, golden eyes that have lost their shine, bluish lips, and thin cheeks.

He is a hero who has lost everyone around him, suffers from mental illness, is addicted to drugs, and has completely lost his courage.

-Joker… I’ll stop… I’ll stop being a hero… I will hide from your eyes and live in a corner of the countryside without a name… .

What I admired the most.

That I adored so much.

And, I was obsessed.

Shine Stella, the great hero responsible for the night of the continent.

… … He is kneeling at my feet and begging desperately. The tears flowing from her bloodshot eyes desperately wet my feet.

– Oh, or… ! I’ll be your dog! Wow! If you want me to lick your feet, I will lick them! Panting… ! I’ll do whatever you tell me to do… !

– please… I’m telling you to stop bothering me now… Ugh.

At this time, Shine Stella was lying down close to me and holding my ankles.

From above, out of her sight, I was feeling deep sadness and heartbreak as if my life had been cut off.

I thought I had finally found a friend I could hang out with for the rest of my life.

I thought he was an extremely good person who made me perfect and would never break his convictions. I thought I finally found it.

It collapsed in just eight years, so I couldn’t help but sigh.

The light that lifts the veil of darkness grows bigger and bigger. I think I understand now. The fact that this place is in my dream.

And, after those scissors of light cut off the entire curtain.

Terrible-.

“Oscar, where does it hurt? You’re sweating profusely.”

I thought I was going to wake up from a dream like this, but I really did. It was also my foresight.

But why is Adela occupying my field of vision, which is facing the ceiling?

Oh right. Today is the day of Leonard’s funeral. Letavis, who doesn’t even have a body left, will remain missing.

The younger mother was ordered to join forces with her mother to purge or expel the older mother. I don’t really want to take on such chores myself.

“It’s okay. It’s no big deal.”

“Is this really okay? The sighs you let out when you sleep are unusual… .”

“Don’t worry. It’s because I remember the duck meat I couldn’t eat yesterday.”

“Oh, duck meat? Should I cook now?”

“It is done. are you not hungry. Rather, isn’t the funeral going on right now? Why are you here?”

He raised his upper body and spoke bluntly. I didn’t know when I was sleeping, but I’ve been sleeping on Adela’s lap pillow until now. Same with the saint, why are people around me so anxious for not being able to give me a knee pillow?

“Ho, you don’t know… Leonard and Letavis are like that, but if something goes wrong with you without my knowledge… … .”

When I tried to get up, Adela grabbed my hand.

Now that I think about it, even in my past life, Adella was overprotective of me after Letavis and Leonard died after going to the Demon Forest.

This is a bad phenomenon. Although the protection of an absolute powerhouse like Adela is reassuring, I, who come from the future, don’t need anything like that.

“It’s okay.”

“Uh, huh?”

“If you die, you die, and if you live, you live. The world is just a third-rate comedy anyway.”

“… ! Oscar! What did you say… ! Cancel it now! Words become seeds!”

“Ugh, sister, take care of yourself. What is it about a person who behaves rudely all the time? Not long ago, you were trying to decide between life and death with King without any certainty. In the end, it turned out that King wasn’t the real culprit either.”

“That’s… Oscar, I am truly grateful to you. If it weren’t for you, I would have killed the poor demon. If you want anything, please tell me. I’ll listen to anything.”

He talks like he would have won if he had fought. At the moment, Adela’s power is not even close to that of King.

Of course, this is not certain. The King has been confined to his duchy for a long time, so I don’t know much about his status. It’s just a rough estimate.

“Then can you just let go of this hand?”

“Well, that’s not possible! This is only for your safety… !”

“What is it? You said you would listen to anything. Are you trying to say two things right now?”

Adela is someone who listens to me whenever possible. She wouldn’t even break her own words.

“… No, I can’t let go. As the eldest daughter of this Lucifer family, I have a duty to protect you.”

Wow-.

Oh, this doesn’t work.

“Even if it is inconvenient, I will do my best to accommodate you, so I ask for your understanding… .”

“Hmm, then there’s nothing we can do.”

“Huh?”

“Let’s go together! It reminds me of when I was young, so it’s cozy and nice!”

It’s not like the money is being spent just because the hand is held, and if you’re that stubborn, there’s no reason to oppose it.

Later, if there is a conflict of opinion with Adela, you can gain the upper hand in the argument by saying, ‘I did what you asked me to do back then!’ I am not a fool who refuses opportunities.

Turp, trudge!

I held Adela’s hand and went to the place where the funeral was taking place. Several demons dressed in black are crying sadly while looking at a coffin.

How many of them are truly crying? I would like to bring them all in front of me one by one and bring out their true feelings like I did with my uncle, but that would be too troublesome. I’m also a busy person.

He slightly lowers his head and shows a solemn look like an abyss. It’s a little uncomfortable, but I keep walking in that position.

A good magician knows how to hide himself from his environment. Anyway, I will be designated as the only successor in the future, so there is no need to stand out in a situation like this.

“Ugh… Ugh… Leonard… .”

“The guy who looked like a flower… I got caught by that Frankenstein monster by mistake… .”

“Black… ! Leonard I will never forget you… !”

Demons dressed in black steal the corners of their eyes. Surrounding a coffin.

Among them, there were Gasol of the Northern Dukes and demons from abroad. Even demons who had never even met Leonard attended the funeral for their own success and comfort.

Naturally, none of them are truly sad. My bloodline died, and I was abandoned even by my mother. I feel so sorry for Leonard.

If I had known this would happen, I would have killed him a little more gently. Was it too much to tear it to pieces?

Even in the demon world, there are laws and regulations, and there are occupations and societies.

It’s no different from humans. They wear the same mask, hide their true feelings, and live a pretentious life. Just a little more aggressive and open.

Because they want to look good to the most powerful family and get a piece of the cake, or because they want to look good to us and get a job, or sign a business contract that will make a lot of money together.

I hate it. This is because a world where we live with reason and kill our instincts is not fun. But you must not act carelessly. Unless you want to be trapped in Tartarus again.

At least after killing the devil bastard first. The work of destroying the Demon World society in the distant future must be done after that. When everything that can stop me is completely gone from this world.

With that thought in mind, I turned my head diagonally and quietly looked at my surroundings out of the corner of my eye.

“… Huh?”

“Oscar? Why are you doing that?”

“Oh, no… excuse me… .”

Among the crowds dressed in black. In their exact center.

There is a child wearing black sunglasses. A child standing in a posture as rigid as a closet, looking down at the coffin being buried in the ground with a cold-blooded face.

He is just standing there, but it seems as if he is the only person in the world.

Although she has the appearance of a child, Adela’s intimidating appearance from a while ago, which was full of fighting spirit and murderous intent, becomes colorless in front of the child.

Demon King Kanos.

The King of the Demon World attended the funeral.