Chapter 289 – #66 and the Hero Who Knows Everything, Makes a Decision (1)
“Why…”
“Why not!?”
At the words of the king.
All other things were affirmed, but Count Meln’s voice rose at the one negative word that was hinted at.
I know it’s not polite, but I couldn’t resist the confusion that was beating my heart.
“The King must have seen my memory. I have woven my memories into this ceremony, the memories of this year and a half about Emilia!”
“And the king must have seen it! Emilia, she is now a mere bitch, a cunt and a slave to my king!”
“You have obtained a satisfactory vengeance! She ruined that life, took it all away and tormented her with her mess!”
“It’s not a threat! She is limiting pregnancy with magic so that no offspring can be left behind, and there are no other bloodlines such as relatives! There is no next hero!”
“Wouldn’t that be enough? Haven’t you been punished enough!?”
“Please! I’m begging you!”
“You don’t have to grant the previous two wishes!”
“It is okay to save only the demon king and those who belong to you!”
“You can hate humanity and avenge the past!”
“But please save Emilia.”
“Please forgive Emilia.”
“Please save that woman… !!”
Count Meln exclaimed bitterly.
To such an earl, the demon king solemnly speaks.
“My dear, do your best. That attitude is very disrespectful.”
“… But!”
『However, I will not punish you because I understand your efforts to revive me and also your heart.』
The Demon King spoke generously.
Along with him, the swaying spirit of the demon king, but the formless psychic body, came closer to the count.
It only came a little closer, but the feeling of intimidation was enough to make the Count, who had forgotten his fear for a moment, become nervous and shrink again.
The Demon King seemed to be looking at the Count, but he quietly continued his story.
『This is not anger or revenge, nor is it just because she is a threat.』
『This ‘Responsibility’Inira.』
『It is the responsibility of Jim, who created that existence.』
If an ordinary person heard it, it would surely be a story that would shake the world.
However, Count Meln seemed to already know, but listened to his story with gritted teeth.
『In the past, Jim also had a friend who was a human.』
“I loved him, and I know that he also regarded me as a true friend.”
『He made a covenant with him, and as he suggested, we performed a ceremony to achieve exchange and peace with mankind.』
『Humans are weak, and we are mighty, so there must be some who felt dissatisfaction and anxiety among humans.』
『My people, too, were out of control and there were those who wanted to harm humans.』
『As a deterrent against all of that.』
『Also, in order to promise exchanges between our demons and you humans as an equal and equal relationship, I gave half of my strength to create a mediator.』
『——Now, that’s what you call the 【Hero】.』
The Count is silent at the words of the Demon King.
He knew that too.
Although there is no such fact left in human records.
However, with the records of the past that should have been lost, and above all with Mona’s testimony, he was fully aware of the fact.
Of course, there is no solid evidence, so she believed it to be about 7.
The demon king’s words, which convinced him that there were no lies, completely washed away even his remaining doubts.
『We, no, I trust the words of our friends and have done many things for them.』
『However, mankind rejected my kindness, and instead used and betrayed it.』
『I took my friend, the coordinator’s family as hostages, threatened them, and cast a spell on him to manipulate them.』
『I made you kill me with my friend’s sword.』
『I hate that kind of humanity again and again and again, but all the people involved have already died. Also, since it is your wish, I will not pursue that matter any further.”
『However, the [Hero] You call is.』
『Only that power, I have to recover it just in case.』
『The power that has already escaped from my hands and has been passed down from generation to generation, it is no longer possible to extract only the power.』
『So, I will kill you.』
『In case of what-if, what-if, what-if, I will make this me perish so that there is no room left. That is my responsibility and responsibility.”
『So, you repeat your other wish, your last wish.』
『I will listen to anything, except for the things that cannot be heard.』
Say
The devil says
His words, the King, will not be reversed.
There were no lies in his words.
The [Hero] Originated from the demon lord.
It appeared in the form of the [Divine Protection] Pattern.
The pattern of the sword, the sun and the scales.
『Sword』 Refers to a human who has already handled a holy sword, the first hero.
『Sun』 Means the source of mana and all magic, and here it means the demon king.
『Libra』 Means to balance the two, to make them equal.
In other words, the pattern is no different than the ‘contract’ that connects humanity and the demons.
Unfortunately, however, the meaning of the pattern has been altered by the hands of the same humans.
Only for mankind.
They changed the meaning so that the existence of [Hero] Could only use that power for the sake of mankind…
A single tear flowed from the count’s eyes.
As a helpless self, she had neither the power nor the right to change the demon lord’s decision.
It’s so resentful and sad.
However, the count was silent for a moment, and then he wiped away his tears and got up.
Just a moment ago, he was kneeling like a servant before the king while paying respects, but now he stands upright in front of the demon king.
Controlling his emotions, he raised his head.
The face was expressionless and inorganic, like that of a dead person.
“… King, in that case, I will tell you another last wish.”
『Tell me.』
The Count raises his hand.
What he held in his hand was black powder.
He was sealed in the basement of the imperial castle, and for some reason, he was released from the seal and caused a massacre within the imperial castle.
And in the end, the 【Death Knight】 who was subjugated by Hero Emilia.
The black powder he left behind when he lost his body and died was held in his hand.
He summoned something through it.
Tsutsutsu—
Tsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsut!!
Darkness and shadows gathered in the air as if creating black shadows, and eventually the shadows formed a shape and became a single sword.
A jet-black long sword used by the [Death Knight].
It was pushed out, wrapped in the energy of a pitch-black demon emitted by the Count.
The end of that day, towards the red jewel on the altar, the fragment containing the demon king’s consciousness.
“I will tell you my last wish.”
“——Please, Please die.”
* * *
At the Count’s words, there was a moment of silence in the ceremonial room.
The demon king’s consciousness has no answer.
In front of such a demon king, the count uttered the voice he had been holding back all along.
“Do not be ridiculous…”
“Don’t be ridiculous!!! Why does Emilia have to die because of the crazies of her past!!”
“You’re just a normal girl! An ordinary girl who is shorter than me, has slender arms and legs, and should not know anything about swords!”
“By the way, the world is crazy!”
“Why are you putting such a burden on him?!”
“Does it make sense!”
“Can you accept something like this?!!”
The 【Blessed Protection of the Hero】 has been altered by the hands of mankind.
A friend of the demon lord who was given the name [Adjuster] At the time.
His family held him hostage, threatened him, poisoned his mind using prohibition, and transformed him into a 【Hero】, not 【Adjuster】.
Only for mankind.
He changed the mission engraved on that ‘protective protection’ in such a way that he abandoned even himself and changed everything for himself only for the sake of mankind.
Emilia never exerted herself for herself.
Always, when you use your strength for others, the full strength of the [Hero] Came out.
When she doesn’t value herself, but uses her strength for others.
Her appearance, resembling the ‘Hero’ often seen in stories, was certainly dignified and beautiful, but as a countess who knew everything, she was ephemeral and pitiful.
[Hero] Was his longing.
The [Hero] Was also his sadness.
To lighten the weight of the person you love and your own life and life… Curse.
To live only for others… Curse.
If he had chosen that life himself, he would be worthy of praise as a hero.
However, he carved that pattern into a young girl who didn’t know anything, and decided that life.
Not his own will, but just someone else’s selfishness determined his life.
Because it is so sad and pitiful.
It’s so pitiful and angry.
So, the Count could not stand it.
“I want him to be happy.”
“I want that child to live longer… !!”
“I want to live that child’s life, not be swayed by your selfishness!”
“But why does the child have to die?!”
“He didn’t even do that kid! He’s not even the kid’s fault! He is not the child’s fault!”
“But why should he take all the responsibility?!”
“So——Choose, demon lord.”
“If this fragment containing your consciousness is destroyed, you and all of your servants, the demons, will be finished.”
“If that’s not the case, will you sign a contract with me to save Emilia?”
“… I’ll do anything if you make it happen.”
“I will offer this body and my life as a sacrifice to save you.”
So, says the Count.
“Please save Emilia…”
There is sadness in that voice.
There is sadness in her eyes.
Without any of them, she remembered Emilia of the past, who was planned to be trampled and used because she was just a 【Hero】, that child.
Due to her father’s selfishness, she was sold to her emperor, and she was destined to end her life with that pacifier.
And even now, with the selfishness of the Count himself to prevent being killed by the Demon King, Emilia became his slave and rolled.
Even so, she still cries out for justice, and if there is someone else in trouble somewhere, she will immediately run to her and help with all her might… The life of using one’s strength only for others.
Enough now.
Isn’t it enough to be rolled and swung by someone else’s hand?
Even if she abandons her whole world, Emilia would like to live.
Even if selfish sinners, including her own, pay the price for their sins and fall into hell, only Emilia will live a little longer, and she hopes that she will be somewhere and experience her little happiness.
Even if she gets dirty, even if she experiences what can be called the worst.
As she lived her life, she hoped and wished that happiness would come to her someday, praying for her Emilia’s survival.
I love Emilia more than anything else in the world.
It is only natural that she wants the woman she loves to be happy… !
And so.
The very moment the Count appeals with all his heart.
Blah blah blah
Whoops!!!
A heavy iron door blocking the entrance to this room.
The iron door was cut like a piece of paper, and fell inside.
Hearing that loud noise, the count turned around.
At the entrance of the ‘Room of Consciousness’.
“Here you are, Count.”
Standing there was the blond hero Emilia, holding a holy sword that emitted a brilliant light in her hand.
