Different Lives Former Candidate Hero
Ch. 16 - Demon King meeting with female knights
In the forest, Demon King Goul walked alone.
After changing his appearance to an Adventurer, he headed South on the road through the Delabeza Forest.
He did not really expect the Dragon Army to be destroyed unilaterally ......
As he watched the previous battle between the Arpshow and the Dragon Army, Demon King Goul was shocked and perplexed by the incredible power of the Arpshow.
For that reason, he wanted to investigate Arpshow's disposition and personality and, from there, try to understand her weakness in order to catch her. With that in mind, he headed to where the Arpshow was living alone.
Although Uriminus and his other subordinates were against the idea of the Demon King, alone, coming out on his own, in theory, he was the only one who could fight the Arpshow, so no one could refuse the Demon King's words.
“..... Hm.”
As soon as he saw the Arpshow house, Goul furrowed his brows.
In front of him, there was a barrier that served like a trap; had he not paid extra attention to it, he would not have noticed it.
He did not expect there would be such a high-level trap ......
Thinking that he was about to get into such a trap, Goul felt cold sweat running down his forehead.
He had the feeling that, even though he had not gotten into the trap, he had already activated it.
He disguised himself and removed his demonic aura, but the trap had recognized him as an evil Demon Being.
After judging that he could not advance any further, Goul stood still, thinking.
"Maybe I ask, who's there?"
Just then, a female Knight stepped forward from the other side of the barrier.
"Are you an acquaintance of Master? Or is it his wife you know? ”
Although he greeted her with a smile, his hand gripped the hilt of his sword; he was in a quick drawing position.
"No..... I'm actually an old acquaintance of Mrs ...... I heard she lived around this part, so I came to visit her."
"Ooh ... So that's how it is."
Saying so, the Knight unsheathed his sword and pointed it at Goul.
“...... That means you are a member of the Devil race, right? What business do you have with Madam? Depending on your answer, I, Valyrossa, will be your opponent! ”
Previously, the couple explained to him that Lys was manipulated by the Devil, but, just the day before, Arpshow and Lys revealed that Lys herself was a member of the Devil race.
Although, she tried her best to accept it for the sake of the couple, after seeing how relaxed and intimate Lys was towards the Arpshow.
…… Umu, her determination is strong. (TN: Mind Goul)
“It is true that I am of the Devil race. However, my plan was only to welcome him today; I intend to return now. "
Saying so, Goul stretched out his hand, showing that he was not hostile.
After confirming her lack of blood lust, Valyrossa sheathed her sword.
“If that's the case, then I'll greet you with hospitality. Is there anything you would like to tell the Madam? "
Goul saw that Valyrossa showed no gap even after sheathing her sword.
"Yes ...... I wonder if, next time, I can sit down for tea with your Master."
“Understanding ..... I'm Valyrossa, a Knight. What's yourname?"
“...... Tell them I'm Gozaru.” (TN: DEGOZARU YO!) (EN: ⁇ ⁇ ?)
◇◇ Several Hours Later ・ In Demon King Castle
“So, Demon King-sama ... What kind of person is an Arpshow, may I ask? Did you get anything out of this trip? "
Uriminus summoned Goul who sat on the throne.
However, Goul just leaned on his elbow using the throne armrest, deep in thought.
Although he tried to talk to her many times, Goul did not give a response.
…… Maybe he thought of his new strategy ……
Thinking so, Uriminus bowed and left.
Left alone, Goul was still sitting on his throne, staring fixedly at the floor.
…… Valyrossa ..... huh ……
He has elegance in every movement.
He also has a dignified figure.
He was brave enough to step forward for the sake of his master as well.
For some reason, Goul can't forget it.
◇◇ At the same time ・ In place of Arpshow
“...... Uh ..... That's a lie, right?”
Hearing Arpshow's words, Valyrossa broke out in a cold sweat.
"There's no doubt about that. The person you met today, despite being disguised, he is the Demon King. ”
Sitting beside him, Lys also nodded in agreement.
“But ...... Gozaru ...... it's a lame name even for a pseudonym, isn't it?” (TN: I don't want to hear that from you, Author ..) (EN: The first name so far sounds like a name. ..)
Saying so, he giggled.
"But, uh, have tea with him, yeah ... That could be fun."
"I want to know ...... That Demon King, he is a stubborn person, so I don't think he can keep the conversation between you guys interesting."
The couple smiled at each other and chatted about random things.
In front of them, Valyrossa was still trembling in fear.
"B ... That is ... Demon King ... I pointed .. a sword .. to Demon King ... He'll kill me .. sure .. will kill me ..."
His current appearance had no fragments left of the dashing figure pointing a sword at Goul.
From his eyes, nose and mouth, various "stuff" came out.
"Oi oi ... Don't dirty the floor. The hospital cleaned the house, you know. ”
"Awawa .... it's so dirty!"
"...... tsk (indulgent displays of unconditional disgust)."
"Who?" (TN: This is Psycho Bear btw)
Although he was surrounded by everyone, the trembling Valyrossa showed no signs of stopping at all.
