In front of the sight in front of him, Iori exhaled a sigh of relief.
The ground, which is blown away as if it were an explosion, the trees that are broken by the snares as if they had been crushed by something, and some of them also show cutting surfaces enough to remember the cold.
I don't know what's going on here, but I've heard a lot about it.
"You did this all flashy again... or from what I've heard, you didn't have to do it this far"
"Right...... if I said it was necessary or not, I think it certainly wasn't. Most of all, it didn't seem like she was acting from the beginning whether she needed it or not... especially since Eina was"
"The point is, you just didn't like the handouts or anything? It's going to be a hassle... but who the hell do I look like?"
That's what I said, shrugging my shoulders, looking around.
Nevertheless, should we consider the body better than rolling around there?
As I think about it first, I think it's pretty good, or I'm familiar with this world... but that's what I'm talking about now.
Considering you call yourself the Demon King or something, it's a shame.
and.
"... Demon King, huh?"
"What's wrong?
"No... just remember yesterday."
Although in an associative game-like fashion, because I had just heard it, or because Iori had remembered it almost reflexively.
About yesterday... I mean, what happened right after Soma defeated the demon god.
Yes, a day had already passed since the raids of the former Demon Kings.
This is where Ioda and I are coming to the official entrance to the castle because we heard about the battle that Eina and the others fought yesterday.
"Nicolaus, was... do you care about the word that the person said?
"Well, I don't know if I can ignore it... I don't care what it is."
"It's also possible that I dared say meaningless and profound things aimed at caring that way?
"That won't be a problem. At least stay alert. It's not gonna hurt, is it?
"... Sure, you're right. It doesn't make any difference that it was creepy."
"Right."
That's what he said and nodded, while Io narrowed his eyes as he turned his gaze to the other side.
That is the direction of the castle, and even further back is where it became a battlefield yesterday.
And it is also a place where a man named Nicolaus has himself lost his life.
"This is it, if you think about the Demon King. That's how he chose to die."
"If you tried to give this one extra information, not later, when the demon god was defeated, it's more natural that you chose death... but it's certainly a word that bothers you"
"Oh."
By saying demon king, I mean definitely not about Io, but about that demon king that Io defeated.
I mean, if you interpret it the way you say it, it's in the interest of that demon king that you defeated the demon god somehow.
"I definitely stabbed a stop at me. But I know I'm not that comfortable with you."
"Right...... I'm actually resurrected once. I shouldn't be able to use that method anymore though...... no. Is that why you might have tried to exploit the existence of a demon in any way…"
"If it was just that, you wouldn't even think you'd come to me. This time it ended like this because Soma was there, but if it wasn't, I'd most likely have been killed. I mean, from what he said, that wasn't what it was all about, but if it was defeated, that would be fine."
"I mean, it was the next best thing," he said. Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure you used the demon god's death for something. "
"Ma, that's why I'm here on purpose."
In short, Ioda came here to find out if there was anything that could serve as a clue.
If it is possible that the Demon King is directly involved, there is a good chance that Io will become involved with it again.
Then it would be natural to look for anything that could give us a clue at all.
Most of all.
"Looks like even if there was one, we wouldn't be able to find it... and there won't be any survivors."
"... I'm sorry. I didn't even think that was happening..."
"That would be more surprising if you could make that prediction. It is rather natural to consider it the same as before. If you think about it, you're too good to be alone."
"... thank you"
That was genuine, not flattering, but it wouldn't go through with what I said to the deacon who was bowing his head enough to bend his hips.
Well, it's the usual thing, so just once you turn your gaze and exhale, again... no, now, turn your gaze to the castle.
"... if you talk to Stina, maybe you know something."
"It's..."
"... I know. I'm just saying."
I just said what I couldn't do, and it doesn't make sense.
It was something I knew.
By Soma, the demon god attached to Stina was destroyed.
But when he destroyed the demon god, he never returned what Stina had taken from him.
That is, about 80% of its existence.
It's too much to die for.
Not in a material sense, so it was the appearance that had not changed, but he had lost about 80% of his weight.
Thinking about it, it's rather weird that it hasn't changed its appearance.
Whatever it was, it was still natural to die, not to interrogate.
If Stina were a normal person, she would have definitely been.
"Stina became a vessel for summoning demons because of what she did extra... but she didn't have to die because of it, did she?"
"It's ironic."
"Totally... well, I didn't have to die, just to say"
I can't even talk properly right now, not by walking.
I don't even know how long it takes me to talk... No, I don't know if that's possible.
Whether or not I can fulfill what I said I should have just lived.
"I have to take responsibility."
"Right... it's a headache story"
Though not clearly heard from his own mouth, Stina is probably involved with the former Demon Kings.
I don't know how far it was a relationship, and even though it eventually took the form of oh, you can't let that take responsibility.
Nevertheless, there's nothing we can do about that, either, if Stina can't talk.
If we can talk, we can imitate something like a judicial transaction in exchange for the other party's information.
"... Speaking of which, didn't you say something weird when Soma left?
"Weird thing, is it?
"Oh."
Somas don't look like them anymore in the castle.
We ended up late for a whole day, but when we headed to Soma's hometown, we left in the morning.
Or we dropped it off, and then Ioda came here to check it out... at that breakup...
"'Speaking of which, Stina said she needed to talk to you later'... Didn't she say that?
"... if you ask me, you might have said it. At that time, I found out that Master Soma was the son of Master Klaus and Sophia, so I flushed it..."
"... should I go to Stina's later? I was gonna go anyway."
"Do you mean, can I go now? If you look here any further, you're not going to find anything."
"Hmm... so is that"
I look around the scene and exhale one breath.
I did just keep going and it would just end up being a waste of time.
We can't just leave this place like this, but we can't help ourselves.
Whatever it is, it is more meaningful to cut it up.
"Well, I'll be back."
"Yes, sir."
That's what I said and started to get off the spot... and then I turned around.
Ahead of turning his gaze, the Kingdom of Radius, and the Duke of Neumont, should exist… shrugging his shoulders when it is a perfectly well done coincidence.
Well, or maybe that's not a coincidence either... I'm sure that has nothing to do with Io.
"You look like you're in trouble too... come on"
Leaking such a grunt, he turned back forward, and Io returned to the castle again.
"Yeah?"
I felt like someone had spoken to me, and Soma stopped.
But I looked back, and naturally there's nobody ahead of me.
"What, what's wrong?
"No... apparently it's just my fault"
I realize it, and I shrug my shoulders to Aina, who looks back at me.
Then you just look around, and you still don't see any anomalies like this.
There was no such thing as demons, and only a peaceful and idyllic sight was spreading.
"Hmm... haven't you received the aftermath of yesterday so far?"
So he groaned as he restarted his steps, because of course he saw how the mountains were when he left the castle.
You can't see the mountain from here, but if you could see it, you could clearly see its trail.
To that extent, the trace was significant.
"I mean, naturally, that wouldn't have happened on the way here in the first place......! I was just about to do it, and I can't do that because it's not you!... I did do a little too much yesterday."
"... around I could say that one is a little bit poisoned by Soma?
"Sure, you wouldn't normally call that a bit. Obviously, it was too much.... Well, I can't say anything about people either"
"... Huh? Is that it? Hey, right...? 'Cause that's about it..."
"You don't seem to be aware of yourself. For God's sake, it's troublesome."
"Don't you say...!
With that conversation, we move on with Eina's lead.
So far, the journey has been smooth itself.
Most importantly, I haven't stood that long since I left the castle, so it's obvious.
Yeah, yeah, I'm having trouble with all the problems.
If we keep going well, thanks to Aina, we'll be able to get to the academy much sooner than originally planned.
There will be plenty of room for you to think about what happened in the city before this and what you stopped for at Demon King's Castle.
So for a few more days, there was no problem where I left off in the castle.
"By the way, are you glad you came out today? I could have stayed with Aina alone. Still wouldn't have talked to Stina at all?
"I'm not denying that, but you said it this morning, didn't you? I can always make the opportunity to talk again. Enough for the next time you leave. If it weren't for me, I'd probably be wondering if you guys could make it back. I've been staying for a few days, and I'm sure I'll be back sooner."
"Hmmm... I don't know if that's true, but when you say that, you get a little confrontational."
"... I agree.... Want to try?
"You can do it, but I'll follow Aina, okay? Do you mean, I won't be able to keep up with you two?"
"Rather, it would have been better if there had been as much hande... no, in that case, is it the one in favor of Eina that needs a hande?
"You're usually rude, aren't you?
"... but is it also true?
"Well, that's true. … just because you can't use it that way"
That's what Felicia said, holding her neck with her right hand.
There should be a necklace that cannot be seen from the outside, but is not decorative.
Soma narrows her eyes as she sees it, but she can't feel anything in particular.
"Hmm... Speaking of which, it looks like you could use it without a problem?
"Right...... thanks to you. I don't think there was a problem for now."
"... um, it didn't seem like a problem in my eyes either"
"Really... then it seems okay"
Talking about that, I seem to have noticed a little late what Eina is talking about as well.
After slightly tilting his neck, he nods as he is convinced.
"Oh, you're talking about me? Sure, at least you didn't seem to have a problem... surprised."
"... sorry"
"It's nothing like Felicia apologizing, is it? Sure, it's what Felicia did, but it must be Soma's fault anyway."
"... that recognition is correct"
"Well, you're right... but I'm sorry to hear you say it as if it's natural."
What are you talking about now?
So it's even more so, but I don't say anything more, I just shrug my shoulders.
I don't have to tell you to understand what's wrong with you.
It's another story, though, to see if that's convincing.
Still, from all of us together like this, I feel signs of laughter.
Then there will be no problem.
When I left the Elf Forest, I never imagined going to Demon King's Castle or anything like that, and there were so many things to do, including before and after that, I wondered what would happen, but I think I ended up settling into a not bad ending.
Instead of the college yet, we haven't even made it to our hometown, but at this rate, where something happened, it must matter again.
Yes... where did it happen?
Going past the back of my brain is what Stina told me.
I've never been over it if it's my fault... Now, what's the matter?
With that in mind, Soma takes steps to delude the heartbeat she remembers slightly.
Thinking about what was to come, we all went ahead together.
In front of the sight in front of him, Iori exhaled a sigh of relief.
The ground, which is blown away as if it were an explosion, the trees that are broken by the snares as if they had been crushed by something, and some of them also show cutting surfaces enough to remember the cold.
I don't know what's going on here, but I've heard a lot about it.
"You did this all flashy again... or from what I've heard, you didn't have to do it this far"
"Right...... if I said it was necessary or not, I think it certainly wasn't. Most of all, it didn't seem like she was acting from the beginning whether she needed it or not... especially since Eina was"
"The point is, you just didn't like the handouts or anything? It's going to be a hassle... but who the hell do I look like?"
That's what I said, shrugging my shoulders, looking around.
Nevertheless, should we consider the body better than rolling around there?
As I think about it first, I think it's pretty good, or I'm familiar with this world... but that's what I'm talking about now.
Considering you call yourself the Demon King or something, it's a shame.
and.
"... Demon King, huh?"
"What's wrong?
"No... just remember yesterday."
Although in an associative game-like fashion, because I had just heard it, or because Iori had remembered it almost reflexively.
About yesterday... I mean, what happened right after Soma defeated the demon god.
Yes, a day had already passed since the raids of the former Demon Kings.
This is where Ioda and I are coming to the official entrance to the castle because we heard about the battle that Eina and the others fought yesterday.
"Nicolaus, was... do you care about the word that the person said?
"Well, I don't know if I can ignore it... I don't care what it is."
"It's also possible that I dared say meaningless and profound things aimed at caring that way?
"That won't be a problem. At least stay alert. It's not gonna hurt, is it?
"... Sure, you're right. It doesn't make any difference that it was creepy."
"Right."
That's what he said and nodded, while Io narrowed his eyes as he turned his gaze to the other side.
That is the direction of the castle, and even further back is where it became a battlefield yesterday.
And it is also a place where a man named Nicolaus has himself lost his life.
"This is it, if you think about the Demon King. That's how he chose to die."
"If you tried to give this one extra information, not later, when the demon god was defeated, it's more natural that you chose death... but it's certainly a word that bothers you"
"Oh."
By saying demon king, I mean definitely not about Io, but about that demon king that Io defeated.
I mean, if you interpret it the way you say it, it's in the interest of that demon king that you defeated the demon god somehow.
"I definitely stabbed a stop at me. But I know I'm not that comfortable with you."
"Right...... I'm actually resurrected once. I shouldn't be able to use that method anymore though...... no. Is that why you might have tried to exploit the existence of a demon in any way…"
"If it was just that, you wouldn't even think you'd come to me. This time it ended like this because Soma was there, but if it wasn't, I'd most likely have been killed. I mean, from what he said, that wasn't what it was all about, but if it was defeated, that would be fine."
"I mean, it was the next best thing," he said. Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure you used the demon god's death for something. "
"Ma, that's why I'm here on purpose."
In short, Ioda came here to find out if there was anything that could serve as a clue.
If it is possible that the Demon King is directly involved, there is a good chance that Io will become involved with it again.
Then it would be natural to look for anything that could give us a clue at all.
Most of all.
"Looks like even if there was one, we wouldn't be able to find it... and there won't be any survivors."
"... I'm sorry. I didn't even think that was happening..."
"That would be more surprising if you could make that prediction. It is rather natural to consider it the same as before. If you think about it, you're too good to be alone."
"... thank you"
That was genuine, not flattering, but it wouldn't go through with what I said to the deacon who was bowing his head enough to bend his hips.
Well, it's the usual thing, so just once you turn your gaze and exhale, again... no, now, turn your gaze to the castle.
"... if you talk to Stina, maybe you know something."
"It's..."
"... I know. I'm just saying."
I just said what I couldn't do, and it doesn't make sense.
It was something I knew.
By Soma, the demon god attached to Stina was destroyed.
But when he destroyed the demon god, he never returned what Stina had taken from him.
That is, about 80% of its existence.
It's too much to die for.
Not in a material sense, so it was the appearance that had not changed, but he had lost about 80% of his weight.
Thinking about it, it's rather weird that it hasn't changed its appearance.
Whatever it was, it was still natural to die, not to interrogate.
If Stina were a normal person, she would have definitely been.
"Stina became a vessel for summoning demons because of what she did extra... but she didn't have to die because of it, did she?"
"It's ironic."
"Totally... well, I didn't have to die, just to say"
I can't even talk properly right now, not by walking.
I don't even know how long it takes me to talk... No, I don't know if that's possible.
Whether or not I can fulfill what I said I should have just lived.
"I have to take responsibility."
"Right... it's a headache story"
Though not clearly heard from his own mouth, Stina is probably involved with the former Demon Kings.
I don't know how far it was a relationship, and even though it eventually took the form of oh, you can't let that take responsibility.
Nevertheless, there's nothing we can do about that, either, if Stina can't talk.
If we can talk, we can imitate something like a judicial transaction in exchange for the other party's information.
"... Speaking of which, didn't you say something weird when Soma left?
"Weird thing, is it?
"Oh."
Somas don't look like them anymore in the castle.
We ended up late for a whole day, but when we headed to Soma's hometown, we left in the morning.
Or we dropped it off, and then Ioda came here to check it out... at that breakup...
"'Speaking of which, Stina said she needed to talk to you later'... Didn't she say that?
"... if you ask me, you might have said it. At that time, I found out that Master Soma was the son of Master Klaus and Sophia, so I flushed it..."
"... should I go to Stina's later? I was gonna go anyway."
"Do you mean, can I go now? If you look here any further, you're not going to find anything."
"Hmm... so is that"
I look around the scene and exhale one breath.
I did just keep going and it would just end up being a waste of time.
We can't just leave this place like this, but we can't help ourselves.
Whatever it is, it is more meaningful to cut it up.
"Well, I'll be back."
"Yes, sir."
That's what I said and started to get off the spot... and then I turned around.
Ahead of turning his gaze, the Kingdom of Radius, and the Duke of Neumont, should exist… shrugging his shoulders when it is a perfectly well done coincidence.
Well, or maybe that's not a coincidence either... I'm sure that has nothing to do with Io.
"You look like you're in trouble too... come on"
Leaking such a grunt, he turned back forward, and Io returned to the castle again.
"Yeah?"
I felt like someone had spoken to me, and Soma stopped.
But I looked back, and naturally there's nobody ahead of me.
"What, what's wrong?
"No... apparently it's just my fault"
I realize it, and I shrug my shoulders to Aina, who looks back at me.
Then you just look around, and you still don't see any anomalies like this.
There was no such thing as demons, and only a peaceful and idyllic sight was spreading.
"Hmm... haven't you received the aftermath of yesterday so far?"
So he groaned as he restarted his steps, because of course he saw how the mountains were when he left the castle.
You can't see the mountain from here, but if you could see it, you could clearly see its trail.
To that extent, the trace was significant.
"I mean, naturally, that wouldn't have happened on the way here in the first place......! I was just about to do it, and I can't do that because it's not you!... I did do a little too much yesterday."
"... around I could say that one is a little bit poisoned by Soma?
"Sure, you wouldn't normally call that a bit. Obviously, it was too much.... Well, I can't say anything about people either"
"... Huh? Is that it? Hey, right...? 'Cause that's about it..."
"You don't seem to be aware of yourself. For God's sake, it's troublesome."
"Don't you say...!
With that conversation, we move on with Eina's lead.
So far, the journey has been smooth itself.
Most importantly, I haven't stood that long since I left the castle, so it's obvious.
Yeah, yeah, I'm having trouble with all the problems.
If we keep going well, thanks to Aina, we'll be able to get to the academy much sooner than originally planned.
There will be plenty of room for you to think about what happened in the city before this and what you stopped for at Demon King's Castle.
So for a few more days, there was no problem where I left off in the castle.
"By the way, are you glad you came out today? I could have stayed with Aina alone. Still wouldn't have talked to Stina at all?
"I'm not denying that, but you said it this morning, didn't you? I can always make the opportunity to talk again. Enough for the next time you leave. If it weren't for me, I'd probably be wondering if you guys could make it back. I've been staying for a few days, and I'm sure I'll be back sooner."
"Hmmm... I don't know if that's true, but when you say that, you get a little confrontational."
"... I agree.... Want to try?
"You can do it, but I'll follow Aina, okay? Do you mean, I won't be able to keep up with you two?"
"Rather, it would have been better if there had been as much hande... no, in that case, is it the one in favor of Eina that needs a hande?
"You're usually rude, aren't you?
"... but is it also true?
"Well, that's true. … just because you can't use it that way"
That's what Felicia said, holding her neck with her right hand.
There should be a necklace that cannot be seen from the outside, but is not decorative.
Soma narrows her eyes as she sees it, but she can't feel anything in particular.
"Hmm... Speaking of which, it looks like you could use it without a problem?
"Right...... thanks to you. I don't think there was a problem for now."
"... um, it didn't seem like a problem in my eyes either"
"Really... then it seems okay"
Talking about that, I seem to have noticed a little late what Eina is talking about as well.
After slightly tilting his neck, he nods as he is convinced.
"Oh, you're talking about me? Sure, at least you didn't seem to have a problem... surprised."
"... sorry"
"It's nothing like Felicia apologizing, is it? Sure, it's what Felicia did, but it must be Soma's fault anyway."
"... that recognition is correct"
"Well, you're right... but I'm sorry to hear you say it as if it's natural."
What are you talking about now?
So it's even more so, but I don't say anything more, I just shrug my shoulders.
I don't have to tell you to understand what's wrong with you.
It's another story, though, to see if that's convincing.
Still, from all of us together like this, I feel signs of laughter.
Then there will be no problem.
When I left the Elf Forest, I never imagined going to Demon King's Castle or anything like that, and there were so many things to do, including before and after that, I wondered what would happen, but I think I ended up settling into a not bad ending.
Instead of the college yet, we haven't even made it to our hometown, but at this rate, where something happened, it must matter again.
Yes... where did it happen?
Going past the back of my brain is what Stina told me.
I've never been over it if it's my fault... Now, what's the matter?
With that in mind, Soma takes steps to delude the heartbeat she remembers slightly.
Thinking about what was to come, we all went ahead together.
