Chapter 20 – Episode 20 ― Reconstruction of Likeability (5)
Episode 20 ― Reconstruction of liking (5)
“Looks like you were drinking tea. Great.”
The demon king held out a small package in her hand to her maid.
“The snacks are delicious, so I brought them because I wanted to taste them together. How is it?”
“Thank you. Your majesty.”
Roan happily looked at Grunent and the goodwill window next to him.
And the ‘politics’ skill she will get from her in the future. That was also a factor that gave Roan joy.
Even now, the servants of the Devil’s Castle are already working hard, but acquiring the ‘Politics’ skill will be of great help in accurately conveying Roan’s intentions or understanding their intentions.
Furthermore, it is a skill that will be of great help if you think about the future in contact with the people or the lords of other cities.
In the game, ‘Politics’ was a skill that increased the direction of options. By granting options such as identifying the weaknesses of the nobles or properly understanding what the public wants, the princess would make the position of the hero advantageous.
‘Of course, it would be difficult to use it right away just because I got it.’
At least in politics, groundwork is needed. Once the ‘Politics’ skill is obtained, Roan will have to start by making connections and obtaining information.
Therefore, to solve the food problem, Roan planned to directly borrow the power of the princess this time.
Even if Roan had the ‘Politics’ skill, he would have to fight a grand battle with a foreign army the moment he set foot in another country.
When that happens, it doesn’t matter who wins. Who ‘invaded’ becomes important.
Because the field of politics produces results with justification.
That is why the use of ‘politics’ shines the more the base is well prepared.
“Your Majesty, I see.”
While holding out the snacks her maid had prepared in the meantime in front of Roan, Grünent brought up her words. In the past, they were maids who couldn’t even go to the Devil’s side, but now they don’t mind receiving snacks directly from him.
“My lady-in-waiting, Barbara, has saved her life once more thanks to Her Majesty. Thank you.”
“Hmm?”
“I went to look for my jewelry in the dungeon, and someone saved me from almost getting hurt by the guards. She said she was angry with the jailer for not breaking His Majesty’s command not to touch humans. “
“Oh, yes? Who?”
As Grunent glanced at her, Barbara looked at Roan and she told the demon king.
“The girl was devastated and couldn’t look properly, but she was a demon in the form of a skeleton. She is the one in the splendid robe.”
“Robe… When?”
“It was yesterday afternoon.”
There is one thing that catches on. There are fewer skeletons in this castle than I thought. Oddly enough, it was a demon castle with few undead like skeletons or ghouls.
‘Hoo. Is it surprising?’
It was a small meeting that followed the demon king’s orders better than expected. The more you think about it, the more unique it is.
With a proud expression, Roan nodded his head.
“I get it. Find out who it is and say thank you. I have to tell the castle to be careful once again.”
“Thank you! Your majesty.”
The maid with a still youthful face bowed her head. However, Roan was thinking about something else for a moment.
It’s a jailer who disobeyed the devil’s order, but if the skeleton was really theory, would he have saved that guy? Are there any guards left in the world to watch out for?
Grünent looked at the demon king’s reaction and smiled with the maid who told the story of (presumed to be) the theory. Seeing this, Roan suddenly remembered the main point.
“Princess Grünent.”
“Yes. Your majesty.”
“I came because I had something else to say. I almost forgot.”
“Is that so? All right.”
Even when Grunent said nothing to her, her attendants quietly withdrew to the room next to her.
Her maids who followed her from her merde left her homeland and her family behind. In their swift movements, Roan saw their loyalty.
The ladies-in-waiting’s resentment toward Roan seemed to be diluted little by little as they lived comfortably with the princess.
Good thing.
This is because sooner or later, the range of their activities will be wider.
Because the activities of the princess, the owner, will increase in the future.
That’s why Lauca’s joining became even more meaningful.
“You waited. Your majesty.”
“I went to jail.”
Grünent raised her head abruptly and looked at Roan.
A dark color suddenly flashed in her sea-like eyes. Roan lowered her head slightly.
“It’s a rough place for you and the ladies-in-waiting. This time, before sending your maids to you, I checked the condition and was surprised too. And it wasn’t until later that I started to think of others as well.”
Grunent bit her lip lightly. Things she didn’t want to remember seemed to rise from the depths.
Right before coming out of prison, the ladies-in-waiting were in a mess from continued starvation and rape. They couldn’t even get up properly.
“So I went downstairs. Are there any others who are unfairly imprisoned?”
Grünent eventually couldn’t overcome her passion, and she said coldly.
Her reason held her back, but her grief and her melancholy were too great for her reason to conceal.
“… Still, the dead Olivia will not come back.”
“…”
As soon as he met Roan’s heavy eyes, Grunent gave her a quick nod with an expression of ‘Oh no’.
But she didn’t apologize.
And Roan didn’t rebuke.
“I’m sorry, Princess. It’s my fault for not looking back sooner.”
“… No. Your majesty. It was I who was rude.”
Roan looked at Grunent. With her head down, she was looking at the long white fingers of her demon lord.
Noticing her gaze, Roan lightly moved her finger and placed it on her other hand as if to evoke the atmosphere. Grünent then raised her head and saw her demon lord.
There was no chilliness from before, only the appearance of a lovely princess remained. This was also the effect of his skillful ‘Politics’ skill.
“So, did you see anything? Your majesty.”
“Hmm. I found a forest fairy.”
“You mean the forest fairy was here?”
It was strange. Because forest fairies are a noble race that doesn’t care about humans or demons. Deep inside the prison, Lauca seems to have gone unnoticed by the princess.
‘Thank god. I wish I had seen the half-crazy look before… No, he must have criticized the demon lord.’
A little relieved, Roan began to tell Grunent about Lauca.
“Okay. It seems there was a rather strange story. I asked the forest fairy to escort you.”
“… An escort?”
“It seems that the forest fairy is strong enough to defeat several demons. If you want to move around this castle comfortably from now on, you’ll need the power to protect you from demons. Because I can’t always be by your side.”
It was a word that came in without blinking.
So Princess Grünent’s reaction was a bit slow.
“When I am there, I will protect you.” The princess’s cheeks turned red as she read the words between the lines. Roan’s words continued.
“I was in prison for a long time, so now I am a bit unwell. Originally, Jago had a deep grudge against the demons. So, for now, I’m going to keep my power sealed and keep it by your side. I want you to take responsibility for her until a decision is made whether to escort her.”
“… All right.”
“Look at how the forest fairy is doing with you, and if you say it’s okay, we’re going to break some of the seals. It will be difficult to release enough to defeat the demons like before, but… , At least it’s okay to protect your body.”
“Last name… , Will you let me go around?”
“Hmm?”
Roan tilted his head at Grunent’s cautious question. His cool stretched neck stood out, and Grunent almost distracted him a little.
“Isn’t it obvious?”
And Grünent was disappointed with the demon king’s words.
“Wouldn’t it be a pity if we were confined because we were human? I will do that soon.”
The princess, feeling that she was getting sullen without even realizing it, was startled by herself.
What did you expect?
What did I want to hear from him that he could walk around the castle?
As he realized the anticipation he had, the princess’s body instantly heated up.
And she didn’t know it, but the demon king noticed it too.
‘… Uh?’
Her feeling of ‘detection’ was generally good.
It was nice to say that she was escorted around her castle.
But suddenly she became sullen. Then I’m ashamed again.
It didn’t make her likeable, but something did affect her mood.
‘What did I say… ? She said it would be bad if she was locked up… Are you scared?’
But Grünent was a good conversationalist.
After her conversation ended with Roan’s words, there was a moment of silence, and as if she needed time to think, she said her next words.
“Certainly, yes. Come to think of it, His Majesty’s words are natural. Even so, I have recently seen people who are called ‘trainee servants’.”
The topic has changed.
Both Roan and Grünent were relieved while hiding their shaking emotions.
“You are amazing. Your majesty. He said he was only waiting for the day he would die as a prisoner. However, His Majesty said that he had made a way for me to live. I respect you.”
She knew how to mask her own insecurities by speaking her heart.
Grünent’s feelings for her demon lord were sincere when he saw her Lisa come to clean her own room.
So, her embarrassment was no longer detected by ‘detection’.
Roan smiled faintly.
It looks like human slaves in training are coming all the way here. They were definitely having a positive effect on the human targets.
Roan’s slight anxiety was calmed by the princess’ praise. ‘Will’ comforted him once again.
You’re doing great.
“It is thanks to you.”
And now that Roan is free, he can turn the ball to his nam. It was an act that he called a public official. It may seem like a meaningless action, but it has meaning for nobles who value honor.
“I think there is a part that opened my eyes because of the princess. Your words gave me an opportunity to look into every nook and cranny I had left behind. I am grateful.”
“… Your majesty. I am just glad that you think so.”
“Having a wise person like you by my side will be of great help in the future.”
And as soon as the words ran out, Roan almost jumped out of his seat.
After entering the room, from the start of the conversation, the number of likeability that went back and forth,
‘Omg! 20 at once!’
A total of +32.
Roan looked at Grunent blankly. Now, no matter who sees it, Grünent smiled lightly, looking friendly to the demon king. Her flushed cheeks and shy voice contained shame.
“It is overrated. Your majesty. The girl didn’t do anything. Isn’t it all thanks to His Majesty?”
‘It seems that the word ‘smart’ worked well.’
It wasn’t.
But anyway, the end result was great.
‘If this is enough, I’ll actually be able to use the ‘Miheun’ skill without any objection.’
According to the game maker’s handbook, a favorability rating of 30 is ‘a first-time opponent who made a great first impression / If you had a date, with this person? It’s about the level of an opponent you can feel like.
A degree of liking to the extent that you already have a clear favor with the target. Therefore, ‘Miheun’, which actively uses that favor, will be applied without any problems.
However, Roan didn’t want to use the ‘Miheun’ skill on Grunent.
It could have been his pride as a player.
‘If we talk a little bit more, I think it could work out.’
Grünent was now radiating emotions that could be felt without having to be ‘detected’. He lifted the teacup to hide his face, but the flushed face was so lovely.
Roan’s heart began to beat faster as he thought he might be able to embrace the princess soon. A tickling, pleasant excitement created a beautiful smile on the demon king’s face.
‘This is love… !’
Even if you work hard in the game, the notice that you could only see with text and pictures is now right in front of you!
‘If you stay by my side, if you stay by my side…’
Meanwhile, Grunent was trying hard to forget the words that kept repeating in his head.
As she looked around, looking for a place to put her eyes, something caught her eye.
‘Ah…’
Small crumbs of dessert were smeared on Roan’s sleeve.
At that moment, Grünent decided what to present to the Demon King.
