Chapter 148 – [Hero] The Relationship Between the Two
It was three days later that the results appeared to Uni.
“It seems like the first step has been taken.”
Yuni shrugged slightly happily.
This appearance was like the usual Uni.
It was very nice to see her cold and cold side these days.
At that time, looking at her different side, I was worried about which one was the real Uni.
Could it be that all the unis I knew were made up?
I hoped it wasn’t as much as that, and if it was really like that, I wouldn’t have easily accepted it.
However, what she felt after spending all day with her was that Uni was Uni.
There was a strong corner somewhere, and her pure and innocent appearance was revealed everywhere without being able to hide it.
Besides, didn’t Yuni herself say that?
It’s all a product of practice.
Her cold and impassive appearance was Uni’s performance.
Her armor to avoid being seen as weak.
It was a made look that would have been necessary to lead a community called a village.
“Actually, we still have a long way to go, but… Master said that once she takes one step, she can walk on her own from then on. I guess she just doesn’t keep watching.”
“That’s right. Even if he doesn’t voluntarily, he’s the Four Heavenly Kings… We can’t just stay here forever.”
Yes, we should start slowly.
Considering the expenses…
Guard?
By the way, how are the expenses going?
“Guard? Seria will still manage it… Yes, she cannot be left to her.”
Yuni agreed with my words with a serious expression.
“I don’t think Seria can manage money fairly now. She’s not even Arin.”
… So, is Uni trying to do it herself?
“Ugh… But I’m not good at calculating money, so what can I do…”
However, Yuni looked at me with a tearful face.
Yeah, both of us were weak at counting.
No, I was just weak at using my hair itself.
It was not for nothing that Seria and Arin were serving as the party’s advisors.
All of a sudden, the two of them fell for each other, which made it a bit difficult…
“I somehow…”
“Let me talk.”
When Yuni made up her mind and tried to say that, I jumped first.
“… Eric?”
“Huh. We can’t just leave it to Uni.”
I’m still weak on things like this.
I’m sorry that I keep putting the burden on Uni.
“I am… It’s all right, Eric. If Eric doesn’t suffer like that…”
“No. I felt sorry for continuing to depend on Uni. This… I will talk about this.”
“… It’s really good.”
Yuni murmured softly, but it seemed like she would become a pitiful man who relied on her for everything.
“… Okay. I won’t stop Eric from doing what he wants to do. Then tell him that he needs to move soon with that story and let’s come.”
At the point Ertina stopped looking at Yuni’s map, the reason for us to remain in this city also disappeared.
It was time to head back to the Demon King.
“… But I’m still worried, so I’ll go with you.”
“Okay.”
In fact, since I was a bit scared to go in alone, Uni’s words were quite reassuring.
“Oh, but let’s go later.”
“Uh? Why?”
“… It’s a little hard to go in now.”
I was going to go and talk right away, but Uni said that with a slightly stiff face, so we found their room after more time had passed.
As soon as I entered, I was worried that I would see a bad look, but fortunately they were seated normally.
“Whew…”
“Ha…”
Seria and Arin sighed, but other than that, the atmosphere was normal, nothing special.
“I am surprised, Mr. Eric. I didn’t know you would come in person.”
“… Because it’s important.”
“Wasn’t it important to talk about it last time?”
Sarah smiled and said so.
Whether to stay in this city longer or to depart.
When it came time to settle it, I sent a uni instead.
Because I couldn’t face them.
Seria pointed that out, and she said what she said was also true, so I had nothing to say.
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
When Yuni crossed her arms and spoke in a cold voice, she was able to get to the point.
“… Yeah, what are you talking about? Are you leaving soon?”
“Huh.”
“Where are you going?”
At Seria’s words, I hesitantly brought out her words.
“… Towards the Demon King…”
I’m a bit embarrassed to even say it.
Can we catch the devil with our skills?
It’s a situation where even the Four Heavenly Kings can’t win.
“Yeah, it was about time to go.”
“I took a long break. I will be walking all day again.”
However, surprisingly, they nodded their heads obediently.
Seria and Arin looked at me and smiled as if I was looking at them in surprise.
“Why? Did you think we would throw away our work too?”
“Are we colleagues?”
Okay… Even though their hearts are gone, they are still our comrades.
“It’s the Demon King… Can we win?”
“I hope so.”
“Maybe you’re weaker than you think.”
“Whoops… I hope so.”
They joked about it and showed their will to fight.
Jeren had a delicate expression on her face, and she just listened to our story.
In fact, it was fortunate for me as it was still burdensome to have a conversation with him.
“So, are we leaving tomorrow? I’ll have to prepare. Okay, see you tomorrow.”
Saying that, Seria subtly leaned her body toward Jeren.
Seeing this, I hurriedly spoke out of uneasiness.
“Oh, there’s still one more!”
“… What?”
For a brief moment, I heard her click her tongue.
… She is still only a member of our party, and her emotional exchange with me is now over.
“… Travel expenses, we will take care of them now.”
Their eyes widened at Yuni’s calm words.
“Ah… Is it because you’re not trusting?”
Seria looked at us with a slightly mocking smile and said.
“But can you?”
“I will.”
“I’ll just do what I’m doing, so why don’t you leave it alone?”
Seria and Uni glared at each other tensely.
The war of nerves between the two, which seemed to continue, ended with Seria sighing.
“Okay. Then we won’t touch you anymore, so you manage the security.”
“Where is the money?”
“In the bag.”
Saying that, Seria pointed to the bag placed in the corner of the room.
It was Jeren’s bag.
“… Why are you keeping it there?”
“Don’t worry. Because I didn’t touch it. I just moved it to a convenient place to keep it.”
Uni looked at her slightly as if she didn’t like her, but Seria just laughed and said nothing more.
“Let’s go, Eric. Let’s take it and leave quickly.”
“Ah, yes…”
They didn’t seem to want to bring the bag.
Yuni grabbed my hand, lifted me up, and opened the bag to find the money.
“… Chest…”
“Huh… Ha…”
Behind us as we rummaged through the contents of our bag, we heard an unpleasant sound.
“Don’t play with dirty pranks like that, Eric.”
“Ah, yes…”
Also, that sound…
I guess what I was thinking was right.
Are you kidding me so blatantly?
I rummaged through my bag, trying not to pay attention to the sound.
“Seria, I’m first…”
“Don’t interrupt… Chair or…”
But I couldn’t stop my ears, so I kept worrying about it.
First? What are you doing first?
“Hum… Suck, haha…”
Damn!
“Huh…”
What is it?
Curiosity took precedence over displeasure.
“Eric.”
“Ah, yes!”
Yuni noticed my gaze like a ghost and called me again.
“I found it.”
She found her purse inside her bag.
“Let’s go now. You don’t have to go along with what they do.”
Uni picked up her pockets and stood up.
“Huh… Suck… Let’s go… ? I can wait a little longer…”
Yuni held me so I wouldn’t look behind her and took me out the door.
“Eric…”
Bang!
Uni brought me out right away and immediately closed the door.
“… UNI.”
“Ha…”
She let out a long sigh and hugged me tightly.
“If they get angry over there, it’s more like they do what they want. It’s better to just ignore this.”
“Huh…”
“It’s not too late, Eric. If you want, even now, by ourselves…”
“…”
I couldn’t answer her easily.
Uni held me like that for a while, then she let go again and she said.
“… Are you really okay?”
“Only the Demon King… You can catch it That’s fine.”
Okay. Until you catch the demon king.
Whatever happens after that… Does not matter.
You shouldn’t care.
“Eric…”
Yuni tried to say something more, then swallowed it in her mouth and held my hand without saying anything.
“Let’s go. Today is your last day in this city.”
She took me back into the room, and we made love longer than usual.
***
So the next day came.
We packed up and started moving towards the Devil Castle once again.
Not much has changed. The members are the same, and the rest of the Four Heavenly Kings are in good health.
But inside all of us, so much has changed.
Even so, we were still a hero party on the outside, and at least we still have a common perception that we must subdue the demon lord.
With the common goal of subjugating the demon king, we started walking.
