blueteamnovel Chapter 101
Chapter 101
Chapter 101
Elester and Caron.
Having even one of them present would be enough to slice this fiend to pieces.
'There's the downside that the kids could be put in danger...'
But with their level of expertise, they would notice the demon's approach in advance.
They would surely be able to protect the children.
'...No.'
There would be casualties.
They might not be present, or even if they notice, it could take some time.
And the children nearby might get caught up in the battle.
I tried to reassure myself, but what's wrong is wrong. However.
'It can't be helped. What's important is Rodelin's party.'
If Rodelin and the main members die, the story cannot progress.
It means I won't be able to meet hidden bosses like Lérang.
From my perspective, as someone that needs to conquer hidden bosses to advance to the final boss, that's something I absolutely must prevent.
Fortunately, Rodelin and the main members are all here.
Even if the academy suffers damage, it won't significantly disrupt the story.
I can't help being cursed as the bad guy.
I'm not a paragon of virtue, and if Rodelin's party were to be annihilated.
'The continent would plunge into great chaos. The story that should proceed smoothly would become a mess.'
So just go away.
It would be troublesome if Rodelin were to appear.
The demon Bineus, lost in thought, opened his mouth.
"No, my tactile cells are screaming. That child is in there."
"Excuse me?"
"We siblings can share our sense of touch. The cells of the demon's shard are telling me. That child is in there."
Why share pain?
Are you perverts?
'Wait, then shouldn't it feel my presence too?'
During the conquest of the demon's shard, I was there too.
Specifically, Rodelin, me, Luna, Raymon.
If Bineus's words are true, it should have felt my presence as well.
But it doesn't seem to.
If that were the case, I would have already been mush.
'It doesn't seem like a lie...'
But soon after, I nodded in agreement. Why?
During the conquest of the demon's shard...
'I never attacked the demon's shard.'
Rodelin and Luna attacked, Raymon defended, and I...
'I was busy cleaning.'
Yes. During the conquest of the demon's shard, all I did was clean, taunt, cheer.
And finally, draw the aggro.
I never directly hurt the demon's shard.
So, it's natural that Bineus didn't recognize me as an enemy.
"Would you mind stepping aside for a moment? I have to carry out Mother's orders."
The plan to pass it off to Elester and Caron failed.
Then onto the next plan.
"Great demon Bineus."
"Hm? You know my name?"
"Keke, of course. The elite of the elite of the 5th Legion, Lord Bineus. Your illustrious name is even revered among us humans. It's only natural I know it."
"Oh... Is that so. Come to think of it, I haven't asked your name yet. My apologies."
Praise can make even a whale dance. Demons are no different.
What? You think it's not praise but flattery?
...You're mistaken. After all, I'm a pure child who doesn't know how to do such things.
"Keke, it's an honor to meet you like this. I am Zero, serving under the 2nd Legion Commander."
"I see. A member of the 2nd Legion. That's quite distinctive."
The 6 Legion Commanders who rule the demon world.
Apart from the 1st Legion Commander, there's no specific hierarchy among the rest.
Hence, they often quarrel among themselves.
Be it humans or demons, the struggle for rank is inevitable. They are living beings, after all.
I thought it was an absurd hidden piece, but it turned out to be a hidden piece that could be overcome through conversation.
After all, there's always a way out, even when the sky falls.
'That's right. Fighting a 4th grade demon in chapter 1?'
It's absurd.
Just as I was about to send Bineus away.
"I'll take her."
"Excuse me?"
"I'll take her and get confirmation from Mother."
...A clever move.
'This guy, smarter than he looks?'
It seemed more like an obsession with Mother than intelligence.
Either way, it was a tricky situation.
"After taking her, if Mother says to kill her, then kill her; if not, bring her back. How about that? This way, you won't be in trouble, right?"
No, that's very troubling. The continent will be destroyed.
I won't be able to return to reality.
"If things go well, I'll give you a position. Human zoo. You'll be satisfied managing that."
No, I don't want to breed those things.
I want to go back to reality and play games.
"But if a student disappears, it'll cause a commotion at the academy. There will be investigations, and I might be expelled in the process."
"Then run away. Or come with me. I'll introduce you to Mother. There are many black magicians, so you'll make good friends."
Demon, demon, what are you talking about?
Black magicians are very, very bad friends.
"This is troublesome. I too must strictly follow orders... How about you go back to Mother for confirmation?"
"Hmm... That's too inefficient. If it turns out killing her was the right decision, I'd have to come all the way back here."
"Keke, couldn't you do it just once, for my sake? Look at my cute face and consider it."
"Sorry. I've been a bit busy lately. I won't be able to make time to come back."
So it's not because I'm not cute enough, but because there's no time?
He's got quite the eye.
"Then, I'll go in. Could you step aside for a moment? The entrance is a bit narrow."
The demon politely requested.
But I can't let him go.
Not just because he's trying to take Rodelin, but because in the process, Alex, Raymon, and Yuridia might die.
'...Think.'
I thought about it, but no other method came to mind except 'that.'
Something I really wanted to avoid, something I never wanted to do.
But there's no other way. The only method to protect Rodelin is...
This one.
"Excuse me, Lord Bineus?"
"Yes, Zero. Do you have a request? If it's something I can do, I'll help."
"Really?"
As I asked with a bright expression, Bineus smiled broadly.
"Of course. How could I refuse a comrade's request? Besides, human requests are often modest. They think it's a big request, but from the perspective of us demons, it's too modest."
"Modest request...! As expected of Lord Bineus. This will surely increase the number of humans accepting you."
"Keke! You have a way with words. So, what's your request?"
The request? It's...
"Please die."
"Ah, as expected, a very simple request. Dying is..."
Bineus, who seemed ready to fulfill the request right away.
A sparkle appeared in his eyes.
"Wait, what?"
"I said, please die."
Yes. This is the only remaining method.
Fighting and winning against a 4th grade demon.
Bineus stared at me dumbfounded.
What, are you looking at?
Let's have a go, you demon bastard.
--TL Notes--
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