The Demon King's Reincarnation Starts a New Life From Zero

V2 Chapter 19 The Fear of Varvatos

“Fuu ...... Ms, what is this ....... a pretty good sword?”

“Yes, in this price range, I believe it is something good. I'm sure it's the result of removing as many decorations as possible.”

Varvatos, Eina, and Zweita, the three of them were evaluating the swords in the Zadark Kingdom Weapon Shop.

The sword present looked very simple, but upon noticing it, the brilliance of the sword blade was beautiful, and even Varvatos who was an amateur with a sword reflexively leaked a voice of admiration.

Seeing their appearance, shopkeeper Norm approached them with a pleased face and spoke to Eina.

“Ohh, so you really understand, about swords right. It was something very good even among Magic Swords.”

“Ya, however, at this price, it is not practical will hardly cover the cost of materials?”

“No, it's okay. This is the service that sku provide to customers.”

“Hmm. Looks like that problem is something that should be evaluated.”

Smiling wryly at the shopkeeper and Eina who were chatting amiably, Varvatos returned the sword to the shelf.

After searching for Zweita casually, he picked up the curved sword from the wall and twisted it as he meticulously looked at it.

Since he was not a swordsman, Varvatos was completely unable to understand him, but it was possible for those who frequently used weapons, a place called the Weapon Shop might be able to touch the various feelings in their hearts.

Varvatos thought about everything he had been through today.

They had not gone to the entire castle town, but the places they visited today were all filled with the liveliness of the people.

The place had such liveliness and rapid development that he had forgotten that when Varvatos was born as a Demon King it was still a ruin. It is not comparable to now.

People were filled with smiles, and filled with hope. If…

If they could stay like this and forget about the territory of mankind, wouldn't it all end peacefully?

No──

Varvatos shook his head to the side.

One day, somewhere, there must be a time they have to deal with the human race will surely come.

It was a sure premonition that was in Varvatos' heart, and that was why he decisively went to the territory of mankind, studied the problems of mankind, and tried to destroy as many possible problems as possible.

But, their efforts are far from fruitful, they are increasingly beset by even greater problems created among the nations of mankind themselves.

How else, it was already something they could not avoid. However, from the very beginning he was unable to understand the thing known as the human race.

Why is humanity divided into several countries?

Why just having different races can lead to disputes?

Why can't they unite together as one group even though there's a king?

Varvatos.

Why is it that something the Monsters can't do for mankind?

Supposed to establish a stable national policy and establish good quality interactions between races, the difference in magical power and physical ability is not important.

In other words, humanity should be able to build systems similar to those of the Monsters.

However, why──

The answer is, it cannot be thought of by him.

No, Varvatos was afraid of the answers he could think of.

Acknowledging that answer is tantamount to rejecting the thing Varvatos held dear to this day.

It would make her part with all the feelings and ways of thinking when she was once a Human.

Not that he felt sorry, but if he let go, then most likely.

“...... Ms?”

His sleeves pulled, Varvatos awoke from his sea of thoughts.

The one there was Zweita's figure pulling up her sleeve and Eina peeking at her face.

"……Are you okay?"

Hearing Zweita's worried-sounding words, Varvatos returned from negative-headed thinking.

"…Nothing to worry about."

“Nn?”

Hearing Eina's words, Varvatos subconsciously asked for an explanation.

“All your sorrows, worries and fears, all of them will be your strength.”

In front of Varvatos's eyes, there is the fact that the members of humanity are at war with each other, and the fact that the Monsters are celebrating peace.

Contrary to the expectations and disappointment towards the human race that was born, he also needed to carry out his duties as the King of monsters. As the Demon King.

Varvatos is looking for the form of peace he himself wants from now on, and will surely continue to search for methods to maintain it for good.

And one day, when a glass heart known as grief overreaches and falls to the ground then explodes into pieces── That's when Varvatos will become a true Demon King.

Eina imagined when that day would come, and showed a gentle smile.

“I'm always by your side.”

“Muu, that's Zweita.”'s job

Seemingly clueless as to the meaning of those words, Zweita protested against Eina's words shown to Varvatos and affirmed them.

"……I get it. That's right."

Unable to understand the true meaning of Eina's words, Varvatos also gave a small smile and nodded.

However, Eina thought that for now it was fine.

“Ya, of course it's true.”

“I don't really understand, but Bro, if your group is here just to flirt, can you do it outside?”

Hearing the Weapon shopkeeper who said that with a face written that he could not stand it anymore, Varvatos noticed and laughed.

“Ah, correct. Sorry-sorry. There are a lot of things that have made me sad lately, so..”.

“Pasti hard on you.”

Giving a light greeting to the shopkeeper who seemed to think that he was having no trouble at all, the Varvatos group went outside the shop.

The sky was dark and overcast as usual, however, Light Magic illuminated the city here and there while hovering.

“Oh, I've been looking for you!”

What could be heard from far away was Orel's voice.

He was probably searching while jumping around on top of the building. Orel jumped down from the roof of the shop next door, and landed right in front of Varvatos.

“...... Orel's? What's wrong?"

When compared to the Four Cardinal Generals, Orel was very much behind them, but he had a special skill to be able to distinguish people based on their individual magical powers. Therefore, in cases where one needed to be sought, there were not many people in the Black Continent who could surpass Orel.

“Not just wrong. Something troublesome has happened. Sorry I did this in the middle of your date, but can you come back?”

In response to Orel who said that in a reckless tone while shrugging his shoulders, Varvatos nodded.

“...... Something troublesome, yes.”

“Yes, honestly, it's something that I and Sechste can't manage.”

Hearing those words, Varvatos sighed.

He wanted to go around the city a little more, but how else.

Important matters for the Zadark Kingdom need to be dealt with as a top priority.

"……I get it. I'll be back soon with Transfer.”

“Oh, that's good. I'll go with you.”

Zweita looked at Orel as he grabbed the tip of Varvatos with displeased eyes.

“──Gate”

Together with the remnants of the light, the figures of the Varvatos group disappeared.

Being the Demon King, the transfer place of Varvatos' appearance was the Demon King's Castle Throne Room.