“Haah, haah, haah… I felt so embarrassed that I unleashed my most powerful spell.”
“You shouldn’t unleash it. It’s too dangerous.”
“I-I’m sorry… I’ll be more careful in the future.”
The Demon King seemed embarrassed. Surprisingly sensitive!
“Was I too harsh in my way of speaking? I apologize…”
I apologized hastily.
“No, it wasn’t that! It’s my fault for losing composure out of embarrassment.”
The Demon King shook her head.
Well, casting fireballs is indeed very dangerous…
“Hey, what if I call you more often to get used to it?”
When I made the suggestion, the Demon King enthusiastically nodded.
“Exactly!”
The Demon King in front of me.
“Then, here we go… Vila.”
“Mu…”
The Demon King blushed.
She was so adorable that I found myself staring at her unknowingly.
“P-Please, don’t look at me like that…”
The Demon King blushed even more.
Yes, increasingly cute.
…I can’t just stand here admiring.
I’ll have to practice more.
“Vila.”
“Mmm…”
“Vila.”
“Ooh…”
“Vila…?”
“N–Nooooo, it’s too embarrassing… ‘Demon King—'”
“W–Wait, don’t use that spell again!”
“S–So, is ‘Demon King’s Thunder’ also off-limits…?”
“I think you’re missing the point…”
“Anyway, calling me by a nickname makes my heart reeeeally nervous…”
“Is your heart racing uncontrollably?”
I made that observation too.
“This might turn into a scorched land.”
Vila sighed as she looked around.
“Definitely… let’s get used to it little by little.”
“But, it’s embarrassing… for a man to call me by a nickname…”
“I think there’s a limit to embarrassment.”
“Hahaha, well, it’s a bit embarrassing but also nice… hehehe.”
Vila smiled shyly.
“Oh, by the way. You can call me Sion.”
“Eeeek!”
Once again, Vila blushed intensely.
What’s going on…?
Being known as the enemy of humanity, I only had the image of a formidable being, so I felt perplexed to see this side of the Demon King.
However, I felt a hint of tenderness.
The next day, I was strolling through the capital with Vila.
There were several demons walking the streets.
It seemed that my presence was known, as no one attempted to attack me.
Still, is it safe for public opinion for the Demon King and the Hero to walk together?
“Hahaha, demons are more tolerant than humans, generally they don’t care much.”
“I see…”
“Relax. I have made it clear that ‘I won’t allow anything to happen to Sion,’ so no one will try to attack you. And if someone tries… I will use my power as Demon King to stop them.”
Vila smiled.
“I understand, Vila.”
“Eek!”
When I called her by name, Vila blushed.
I instinctively got ready.
I thought she would unleash high-powered spells again…
“Haah, I’m getting used little by little to you calling me by a nickname.”
“That’s good.”
I smiled with satisfaction.
“Ugh, that refreshing smile looks good on you too…”
“Eh?”
“N–Nothing!”
Vila frantically shook her head.
What’s up with her?
It still seems like it will take time for her to get used to it…
And then,
“Oh, it’s the Demon King!”
“Demon King, you look amazing today too!”
“Eek, look at me!”
“How beautiful!”
Once people noticed Vila, a wave of praise and admiration surrounded her.
Especially, she seemed very popular among women.
“Hahaha, how do you like my popularity?”
Vila boasted proudly.
“I thought you would be more feared for being the Demon King.”
“I am constantly striving to gain favoritism.”
“I see…”
I smiled ironically.
Then, I looked around again.
All the demons had smiles on their faces.
They looked happy and cheerful, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere.
“It’s surprisingly peaceful… Is it normally this calm in the Demon King’s Kingdom?”
“Does it surprise you?”
“Yes, a lot.”
I nodded sincerely.
From an objective point of view, I think human countries tend to be much more filled with conflicts.
I wasn’t familiar with such a cheerful and smiling environment like this.
“I guess you were expecting a dark world inhabited by demons or a realm of chaos.”
“That’s exactly what I thought.”
I nodded to Vila’s words.
“But, seeing it for real, it’s incredibly peaceful… I think it’s more peaceful than in human countries.”
I expressed my impression sincerely.
“Isn’t it? This country is my pride!”
Vila spoke proudly and joyfully.
“Sion, take your time to rest.”
“Mmm… even if you say that.”
“What’s wrong, does it bother you?”
Vila suddenly looked concerned.
“It doesn’t bother me. I’m very grateful. It’s just that…”
I got stuck.
I haven’t fully recovered physically yet, but if all my wounds heal completely…
At that moment, what should I do?
Of course, I know I should return triumphantly as the Hero to my country.
But leaving this place would mean returning to fight against the Demon King’s Kingdom.
It would mean fighting against Vila and the demons again.
I looked around and felt a pain in my chest.
The ones I have been fighting all this time… are here.
Among them, there could be relatives, friends, or lovers of the demons whose lives I have taken.
Everything I have done until now…
“Sion?”
“I’m sorry. I will leave first.”
Avoiding looking at Vila, I quickly headed towards the castle.
