Chapter 101 – Never, Never Get Hurt!
Where did I go wrong…
It was a thought that came to me as I watched the breath blowing away.
The plan was perfect. That I would make Rainier, who made me suffer the same pain.
In fact, at first, she had fun destroying her like I did.
Because I could see that even the proud Lenny would be helpless if she was put in the same situation with the same body as me.
However… Why was it that from a certain moment on, her trembling self overlapped with me?
Is it simply because of my looks and familiar reactions? Was my feeling weak enough to be blunted just for such a trivial reason?
I am… Am I going the right way?
“Lemarck… “
I called the name of the person who showed me the way. Looking at the castle of demons loftily looking down at me from far away.
Unlike the imperial palace located in the center of the capital, this place is just an empty field.
It’s a bit early, but the place where the final battle to defeat the demon king will take place in a while.
When I came to the last episode, I couldn’t see anything because my eyes were closed…
I hear the voice of an intruder as I am lost in thought.
“…Chloe. Have you organized your thoughts?”
“…Abel.”
A person who is always irritating.
Just because I told you a little bit about my past doesn’t make it seem like it could be anything.
Should I just ignore it this time? After seriously thinking about it, she glances at him and snaps at him.
“Don’t stick around like you’re friendly. I still hate you and humans. It’s disgusting.”
“I know. But I have to ask what I want to ask.”
I could pretty much predict what would come out of his mouth.
But I couldn’t stop him, so I let Abel open her mouth on her own.
“Your thoughts about Lena are still the same?”
“…”
As it is, it can’t be a very vague question. Like a fool, the level of questions is insignificant.
“Under! Of course… “
“You know that your revenge is wrong. The ones who bullied you were Jihyeon, Rafe, and the person who possessed Lena’s body, not the current Lena. You are taking out your anger on a stern person.”
Abel’s eyes are straight. She glanced at me through her eyes, so she turned her head slightly.
If you had looked at me like this earlier, I wouldn’t know, because it’s late now.
I continued talking while looking at the appearance of the demon castle, not him who was disgusting.
“Then… Who am I to blame? Who cares for my wounds? It was the Goddess’ choice… Are you saying you want to resent him?”
“That… “
There’s no way I can answer that. You foolish
A bloody laugh leaks out. How did the reaction not deviate from expectations so much?
An idiot who lacks ability but has high ideals.
It’s a waste to even pay a handful of attention to him. I completely withdrew my attention from Abel, scattered her divine power and sent it flying toward the demon king’s castle in front.
“You prepare for the upcoming battle.”
“Then what about you?”
“I am… There is something I need to check.”
“To find out if the demon king is the person you know?”
“…Yes.”
I’m sure it’s not, but… Still, just in case you don’t know.
***
“It comes, it comes, it comes… !”
Mr. Alphonse said to get up early because the army is likely to arrive today. I’m glad to hear that.
Outside through the window… It was absolutely amazing.
Hundreds of knights walking in line with each other. And the four figures in front of them.
It’s far away so you can’t see it very well, but it must be a hero party. If you look closely… Do you think you can see two blonde men and women? Those bad bitches!
“Keep calm, lady. The enemies are not even in range yet.”
“Still… ! You walk so confidently, should I just watch you?”
“Wasn’t it the lady who told me to follow the plan no matter what?”
“That… Ahh… “
I poked my head out the window and watched the approaching army, then let out a sigh.
I am so nervous, but how scared are the villagers gathered at the banquet hall?
You can do it you can do it! How many times have you practiced it in your head!
“Ahh… Ahh… “
“Ha… Too much tension can make even the archmage’s chant fail.”
“Oh, I don’t know… “
It’s easy to say don’t be nervous… How do you stay calm watching that scene?
Rather, Mr. Alphonse, who was in a normal state, was strange. According to Lemarck, he lived for hundreds of years… Is it because of the accumulated experience?
“If you continue to play around like that, you will only mess up the work, so please go home.”
“You’re leaving… Where are you?”
“Dear LeMarc. I will call you when the time comes… “
“Ah! May I?”
“Haha… That person will be nervous as well. Come on.”
“Yes… !”
Still, it would be better if I healed while watching Lemarck… !
As soon as Mr. Alphonse’s words ran out, I used teleportation and moved my location.
Of course, he does not commit an example that appears right in front of Lemarque. Because I want to show only good things to LeMarc.
Before visiting. The place where I sat down with a slight dizziness.
If you go through this door, there is my lovely Lemarque!
I raise his hand and slam the door with all my might.
Bang bang-!
“Lemarck! Lemarque-!”
The effort seemed to have worked, and within 10 seconds of knocking instead of knocking, the door burst open.
“Lenny. The door will break…”
“Lemarque! The enemy is right in front of you! Hug me for 10 minutes, no, even for 1 minute!”
Haha… If you came here for that reason, you are welcome. Come here.”
Hodo also ran to him who opened his arms wide and cast a headbutt on his torso.
Even though he seems to have thrown himself quite hard, Lemarck’s body does not shake. What a dependable male… Also, his heart fluttered lightly.
No matter what man in the world you bring, there will be no man who will hug his woman as reassuringly as Lemarck. Right?
In a warm embrace. Tension melts away.
As expected, Mr. Alphonse… ! How could you give such a great answer for your age!
“How are the preparations? Do you think it will work out?”
“I’ve come up with a rough plan based on your analysis, but… There is no oneself. The saintess’ power is especially burdensome.”
“Is that so… “
To be honest, the time stop is too much of a scam. There is a downside that finger snapping is a trigger, but that’s not a big downside.
Lemarck’s reaction is understandable. The ability to stop time in a battle between masters where the sum of moments determines victory or defeat… Even I, who have been through it many times, can only sigh.
Anyway, so no matter what, we must neutralize Chloe.
The success of my mission will determine everything.
I’m not confident either, but I can’t show Lemarck such a weak side. I groaned and rubbed my face against his chest.
“I will definitely solve that crazy bitch! Huh… Lemarque defeats his enemies without worrying about anything.”
“Flaw… Yes, let’s try.”
A moment of silence ensued. It wasn’t the silence caused by awkwardness, it was just to listen to each other’s breathing and heartbeat.
When I tapped him on the back to ask for his arms to be released, LeMarque released me from his arms.
Anyway, I kept wondering when I should tell you… Should I speak slowly? That way, LeMarc can’t think of anything else.
It was something I was seriously thinking about, but it seemed different to Lemarck. He smiled and gently patted my hair.
“Lemarck, I have something to tell you… “
“Well, I’m listening, so do it.”
What should I say? The sight of him staring at me with his eyes wide open again fills me with anxiety.
“I was afraid that Lemarck would risk his life in this battle… ? No, I don’t mean that LeMarque will lose… That’s why I’m a bit pricked by my conscience… Anyway, I couldn’t help it… “
“…Did I do anything wrong? He spins round and round today.”
“That, that… “
I don’t know. Let’s just say it. If you drag it on, your head hurts.
I stroked his still flat and smooth belly, then closed his eyes tightly and shouted at him.
“I! I used an ovulation-stimulating magic!”
“Ship… What, what?”
At first, Lemarque only tilted his head as if he had heard it wrong, but his expression did not change.
But the more I chew on it, the more my voice will linger in my head.
He asked me back slowly with a slightly firmer expression than before.
“Lenny… ? What did you just say… “
“Because I thought LeMarque wouldn’t leave if I had a baby! Um, but maybe I overused the magic… That, so… !”
I had an answer in mind in advance, but when I was in that situation, I was in a hurry and my words came out in vain.
I was thinking of giving birth to one and growing it up well… No, it’s a problem from the fact that I secretly used magic in the first place… ?
I can’t even raise my head now. I couldn’t even look at him, and I finished his words in a hurry with my eyes fixed on the floor.
“Uh, uh… I don’t know! So watch out, LeMarque! Soon he will be the father of twins!”
After my rapid-fire words ended, the words that came out of Lemarque’s mouth were simple.
“Her… “
Then, Lemarque walked slowly and looked at the study quietly.
No way… ! Even though he is not married, he cares for the baby and even uses magic to promote ovulation… It’s a complete pregnancy attack.
Besides, it’s not one, it’s twins. Twins…
What would your dad say if he heard that you suddenly became a grandfather?
“…Was it possible for demons and humans to have children?”
“That… I guess so? Ah ha ha… “
What should we call the children of humans and demons… ? Mixed race? Margan? Ugh, this is a strange name.
Lemarck, who had been staring at the study for a long time, called my name in a low voice.
“Lenny.”
“Ah, yes, four!”
It’s the first time I’ve heard such a serious voice.
Are you mad… ! Because of that, my spirit went up, and I stood upright with my back straight without knowing it.
However, what came out of LeMarc’s mouth was not a word to reprimand me, but something completely different.
“After becoming the Demon King, I spent 100 years alone in this lonely castle.”
“Yes… ?”
He still doesn’t look at me, he just looks at countless books.
“Alphonse stayed by my side until the end, but… In fact, it is safe to say that I was alone.”
It’s the story of Lemarque’s past. Come to think of it, I don’t know anything about Lemarck…
I always talked about myself, but I didn’t want to listen to LeMarc. Still, who likes and loves who…
Whether I blamed myself or not, his thoughtful words continued.
“My father. At some point, the demon king of the previous generation was engulfed in madness and began to harm the people… I had no choice but to kill him with my own hands. He is the son of a sinner, and I thought that only eternal silence would remain for me who committed immorality… “
After saying that, LeMarc turned around and looked empty and sad.
Just like a child The boat is bigger than me, and the boat is reliable, but… Like a wounded child.
Why do those trembling shoulders look so narrow?
The weak side he showed for the first time. I barely resisted the urge to hug him.
He had no choice but to kill his father…
Of course, I haven’t experienced it, so I can’t fathom the feeling. Even so, the clear fact is that he must have had a hard time. So I must have spent that long time alone and lonely.
“Hmm… Uh… “
What should I say? He didn’t dare to open his mouth and was silent.
I am… You shouted at a person with such a scar, saying, “You know what?” Like this stupid Rainier…
I know that losing is the hardest. Fool! Stupid Rainier… !
I was thinking of slapping myself on the cheek, but LeMarque grinned and put a hand on my head.
“But now you are greedy. It’s still vast enough to be ignorant, but wouldn’t this castle be suitable for children to run and play? It would be okay to look at it.”
“Lemarck… “
There was no trace of sadness on his face.
With tears in my eyes, I put my hand on his hand.
“Don’t worry. Now that I have a clear goal, I will never lose. How can I leave you alone, who made such a big decision for me?”
“Huh… ! I will work hard too… !”
The atmosphere must be ripe, I want to jump in quickly… Would that be unreasonable?
“Le… What?”
Thinking that a kiss would be fine, I tried to whine at him, but I turned my head toward his window because of the sudden feeling of alienation.
“Just now… “
I didn’t even open the window, but the curtains were shaking gently.
I feel something bad… Something…
“I can feel the divine power. Did you overhear the conversation with the trembling of the divine power spreading in the air?”
“Divine power? Well, then again, that year… !”
“I don’t think it was any other move. For now, I’m glad.”
Lemarck said that carelessly, but I shuddered at the rising anxiety.
Didn’t I tell you about an important operation? That’s fortunate, but…
Why is it so unsettling that the moment with Lemarck was discovered? ?
But before he could even think deeply about it, the door burst open and Mr. Alphonse hurriedly ran in.
He took a moment to catch his breath, then gestured to me and shouted.
“Miss! Now you must prepare!”
“Yes yes!”
It’s okay. If only we can overcome today… It’s really over.
I can do it I can do it… ! Now I will never lose to that bitch!
“Lemarck! Never, never ever get hurt! If you come back injured, I’ll squeeze you until you’re a mummy! I will give birth to babies until the castle is full!”
“… Okay, let’s try.”
I waved at Lemarck, who smiled haphazardly, and left the room with Mr. Alphonse.
