Bijo to Kenja to Majin no Ken

I can't really recognize my current location.

I can't explain exactly what's going on with me.

But it was easy to tell that my body was “down”.

I feel it all over my body, the - cold feel of a stone floor.

Because it tells me, "You're down."

As the five senses slowly return, ”sight” slowly suggests where I am.

I haven't opened my eyes yet.

Just before you open your eyes - at least the perimeter (here) tells you that it's not "dark”.

I came back from the "narrow space between the world and the world” to the glowing world of Florence.

When I slowly glare (Mabu) at my shine - I look straight up and look up at what's in front of me.

The stone statue that popped into my eyes was one of a kind.

I've seen this stone statue before.

However, there was a discrepancy between the stone statue in front of me and the stone statue in my memory.

I stood up and looked up again at the "pile of stones” in front of me.

"Clancy's - stone statue."

Definitely, that was a stone statue of Clancy.

However, the stone statue is damaged and does not maintain its complete shape. There should have been four arms, two missing and two left.

Why is there a stone statue of Clancy on this occasion? Various questions come to my mind early in the arrow.

And a man's voice was thrown from behind me as I was trying to find the answer.

"- Are you okay?

When I look back, I put the blonde in my sight.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

I answered the question immediately.

The question of the blonde (Reda) may have formed a double meaning: the question of whether she was “physically” okay and the question of whether she was “mentally” okay.

Leda approached my side (by my side) and pointed to the exit-like door on the other side of the stone statue.

- Apparently, this is a room in the mansion.

I remain silent, follow his urging, and try to get to the door.

I don't feel - very good. Physically, mentally.

I just don't try to put that on the table.

Because I don't think what we should all hold and what I should hold myself is the same.

The second half of what Ledda told me is my own problem.

In order to refresh that problem - I'm sure I have to fold myself into my heart and come up with some kind of answer.

As soon as I tried to start walking silently towards the door, Leda called out.

"By the way - I'm curious to hear, what does Kimi have to do with“ deep ”?

In the first place, "deep” guidance is rare in itself, but my intellectual desire has been stirred up. "

Leda is really intrigued, and she laughs at me.

For a moment, I thought of the phrase, "Ledda has followed my story so far." With that in mind, I decided to answer the question honestly.

"I fell to the lowest level of the labyrinth in the abyss, and I just knew him there.

It just took me over a month to get out of there. "

When I said that, Leda ate something unexpected.

"More than a month -?

You're telling me you've been with Deep in the meantime?

"Oh, yeah, but...?"

Leda tells me how impressed she is with my answer.

"It's something that“ deep ”has been enduring for so long.

For a month, with Clancy's messenger in front of him, the urge to take away that power is considerable.

Especially if it is also heterosexual, it increases sexual desire as well as power "

――――

Unexpectedly, I solidified and became silent.

Seeing that, Leda continues her words with a grin.

"Well - isn't that it?

I can see “deep”, I feel strong, and I was famous for not talking about floating at all.

If that's the case, it's exactly what matters. "

I couldn't help but remember what happened with Lene.

Of course, I'm pretty sure she had a desire for me, but... Does that mean she had a reason not to refuse?

I just don't want to think that's why it happened.

"Honestly, it doesn't look like a man has any luck."

When I said that with a slightly lower voice, Leda picked it up and shook her head small.

"When a woman is close to a great man, she can compare to it without being conscious."

Great...?

Well - the Reddas are inheriting the will of the Demon King, so maybe it means they were watching the Great Demon King closely.

I regained my mind and approached the door Ledda pointed out to me.

And the moment I look back, I realize there is.

- Is that it?

The stone statue of Clancy I saw earlier must have had two arms.

But the stone statue of Clancy I'm seeing right now, I don't care how you look at it - it looks like she has three arms.

"What is it?

When I looked at the stone statue, Ledda called me.

"No -"

Probably a mistake. Whatever the state the broken statue was in, I honestly didn't think it had anything to do with me.

When I walked out the door, I finally understood my current location.

I was in the stairwell right after I entered the mansion, in a room with a direct connection.

"Kay!!

Standing up loud, my gaze sucks.

There would have been four Graces waiting for me to return.

"Sorry, I seem to have kept you waiting."

That's what I said, and I'll hang my apologies to the four of you who came together.

"Yeah, I'm glad you're okay.

So... did you tell me what you wanted to talk about?

Sylvia tells me as she compares me to Ledda behind me.

I can tell by the look on her face, but she seems to be the one who hasn't lifted her guard against Leda.

"Yeah, thanks to everyone.

It's just - that's what I found out, but unfortunately, they have another transfer gate.

I must destroy it. "

With that said, Celestia just corrected my statement.

Not "I am," but "we are." Right?

But don't let this make your next destination clear.

Even so, it's worth it to be here. "

Her words make me recognise that I'm not alone.

I nodded with a small smile at the words.

"That's the thing.

And - I'm sorry, but I'd like to sort things out a little bit myself before we talk about anything else.

Talk to you later, I promise. "

Grace laughed and said nicely when I said that and looked over at everyone's faces.

"Yeah, I get it.

Then let's go back to Salita. "

I nod at it and let Salita open the door (gate) quickly.

Looking back at Ledda, I once again conveyed my thanks to him.

"Leda, you let me hear exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you."

When I said that, he raised his hands so that it wasn't even a big deal.

"I don't care what that is. It's only a useless long product, such as“ knowledge ”that I don't share with anyone.

Either that or this one will be bigger.

Then I asked for the portal. "

With this, Leo will be able to establish himself as the fourth faction in the current three-ways succession war.

When I said that, I jumped into the opening (gate) hole leading to Salita.

In the barracks of the capital, Salita, the Dragon Man (Weiss) is waiting for us to return.

Condolences to the English spirits who lost them in the struggle, and the fact that they were waiting for us to return put off the feast we were looking forward to.

The eye difference (Manaza) that the Dragon Man (Weiss) showed when he captured me was like a hungry wolf.

"Good back!!

We can't postpone the feast any longer.

Renz, get the Elkühr mansion ready now!

Just as I was puzzled by the words, the leopard man (Lentz) meets me.

"Master Weiss, even now, there is still time before the sun falls."

"Do you mind? What's wrong with having a banquet when the sun is high!

"We don't have all the cooks in this time.

Weiss, I don't line up your favorite dishes, are you sure?

- We'll arrange this evening, so please wait until then. "

The dragon man (Weiss) who heard it roared mummy.

I didn't think Dragon Man (Weiss) liked the banquet that much, but I have to put it on and tell him what I'm sorry about.

"Actually, that's it...

I'm so sorry, Weiss.

- The feast may be postponed again. "

"What!?

What's the meaning of this?

The Dragon Man (Weiss) looks awkward and stuffs on me.

As I was pressed by the momentum, I continued my words.

"It turns out there's a" fourth ”metastasis gate.

That's not Loire's country either.

East of Harland, it's called Ferrim. "

As I speak, Grace, who was on my side, hacks and looks at my face.

The moment I saw that gaze, I realized why I learned to catch on to this place name.

Yes, indeed - Grace's hometown, which I've heard before, was named Ferim.

The Dragon Man (Weiss), who heard the term Metastatic Gate, turns into a mysterious face on a boulder.

"- I see.

That's where you're headed, right?

"I intend to."

I answered the Dragon Man (Weiss) inquiry without hesitation.

Knocking on the transfer gate - something I was sure of talking to Leda too, but I have a strong belief in this regard.

Dragon Man (Weiss) looked at my face full of determination and raised his hands, as he had noticed.

"I see.

- Unfortunately, in my position, I am not free to enter Harland.

If so, Kay, the only way to deal with that metastasis gate is to rely on you. "

I didn't mean to change my face when I heard the words.

But looking at me silently, the dragon man (Weiss) smiled niggardly and opened his mouth again.

"- Okay, let's still hold the feast as planned.

It's not a feast, but this is your “grand party."

Why don't you let me do that?

To the words, Grace and Sylvia unwittingly blow out.

After all, for whatever reason, he wants to throw a banquet.

I smiled bitterly - and snorted quietly and slowly.

Many lights were lit that night at the Elquille residence in the capital city of Salita.

It was never a banquet for a large number of people - but it was still just a banquet, and there was a huge array of meals.

Dragon Man (Weiss) is no longer trying to hide his excuse for a spectacular event. As his favorite liquor progresses, we're no longer in sight. He's apparently making a scene with a few martial arts officers and eating meat dishes he thinks he likes.

I laughed bitterly at the look of it and quietly colluded with Celestia and the others.

Think about the next day, I don't even drink very deeply. I suppressed my diet to some extent as well.

There, Roberto, who was in conversation with the Leopard Man (Lentz), approaches with the Leopard Man (Lentz) in the rear.

Roberto's face had a smile on it - it seemed very strong to me.

"- Sir, there's actually something I have to tell you."

I could see Roberto's face cut out like that and imagine what he was about to say now.

"I'm sorry - I can't be with you at the next transfer gate."

Celestia, who was listening to the words beside her, unwittingly firms her expression.

"Roberto -"

"Hey, it's the mountains I want to go to.

I talked to Lenz, but I knew the Beast Man couldn't get into Harland...

All this seems impossible. "

Roberto is right.

Of course, like Celestia, there's a hand in abandoning military citizenship and becoming an adventurer.

But if you are an adventurer, it probably seemed more difficult than if the Beastman were free to take a wide walk (tail) within Harland - hardly ever seeing the Beastman within Harland.

"Oh, my God, Roberto."

Sylvia, who also listened to him, had a strange look on her face.

Perhaps Roberto was ready, too, to cut this story out.

I didn't bite weirdly and thought I should respect his decision.

"- Okay.

Thanks for everything, Roberto. Thank you.

I'm so glad you're here. And... it was fun. "

When I say that, Roberto scratches his head so he can shine.

"No, I was supposed to be a watchman for once.

I don't know, I forgot about that on the way. Hehe.

- I can travel with the sage (sage) and I can be proud of everyone from now on.

It's moonlight, but I wish you every success in your journey. "

Roberto said so and laughed.

I feel like he's forced to make a smile and I call out with a smile all over my eyes.

"Thank you.

But - it doesn't mean anything about this lifetime's breakup.

If you ever travel back to Loire again, you can show me around then. "

When I said that, Roberto brightened his face.

"Of course!

- Yes, the next time you're in Loire, I'll introduce you to your wife and children. "

In the second half, I tried it on him and it was probably a statement I put out in good shape.

But we were all surprised by the content.

"What!?

Roberto, weren't you married!?

Roberto affirms Sylvia's question as clam.

"Yep.

One wife, one child. "

"That's right, even children -.

What a surprise. "

It subtly feels like Sylvia is in shock - but let's not ask why.

Roberto, on the other hand, started talking about his family to the rap (Gizmo) about whether the liquor was turning and feeling good.

"What do you say yourself, by the way, but that's super already! She's a beautiful, proud wife."

"Oh, is that so?

I honestly get interested when I think I have to take it minus, but just that much emphasis.

I threw my gaze toward a leopard man (Lentz) who seemed to know the circumstances so that I could be sure of its authenticity.

When the leopard man (Lenz) smiles nicely, he honestly affirms Roberto's story.

"Yeah, yeah. What Roberto is saying is true.

His wife is very famous for her beauty - lizard. "

- Wait a minute.

What, the last "lizard" modifier you've ever heard of?

Roberto began to get even better at hearing what the leopard man (Lentz) had to say or not.

"Ah, sir - even if I said I'd introduce you, you shouldn't seduce me, should you? It's a promise!

- Damn, my husband seems feminine. Hehe. "

"No, no, no, no, based on what are you saying that!?

I desperately deny it - no, Sylvia and Grace already have a "see, I knew it" gaze.

Or because the lizard (lizard) beautiful lizard (lizard) wife or something is out of defense range!

Everyone around me is laughing at my reaction -.

Thus, the feast slowly lowered its book.

After the banquet, my appearance was on a private balcony, given inside the Elquille residence.

People's nights in this world (Florence) are early - only for that matter, early in the morning.

In the original world, most people are still asleep, even when it's normal for people to be active.

The silence already dominated this Elkühr residence.

The darkness of the night is deep, and for that darkness is deep, the light of the stars is strong.

Looking at shining moons and stars - the night I thought it was darkness actually makes me realize that it's so bright.

Again, constellations are different from the original world...

I'm not even familiar with the trajectory of the star, but I was thinking about such a trivial thing.

Tilting my consciousness to the scene I looked up, I had no idea the sound of my door being smashed into.

The sound of the door opening, Gachari, made me look back towards the entrance to my room for the first time.

"For once, I knocked -.

There you are. "

Grace was the one who said that and showed up.

I don't answer that, and I turn to the starry sky again.

Grace was at the entrance to the room, waiting for my word.

But when I realized it never came back, I walked straight into the room.

She opened the fruit liqueur (liqueur) she had left in her room and poured it into two glasses and offered me one of them on the balcony.

When I receive the glass from her hand, I still look up at the starry sky without saying anything.

"Something happened in that mansion."

Grace said so and stared at my side.

I answer that word with a smile without looking at her.

"Yeah, you think?

Grace's words on it were clear.

"Yeah, I think.

Ever since Leda and I talked, I feel like I'm pretending like I normally do -.

A little distracted, it looks like you're just thinking. "

When I look back at her, Grace laughs at me.

I thought you were saying that the way you laughed - about you, etc., was a prospect.

I make a small laugh as I stare at her expression.

"Huh - Grace has no enemies.

Really, I observe. "

"Huhuhuhuhu -"

Saying so in my mind, she smiled a little proud.

I breathed the fruit liqueur in my hand one big time.

When I thought about what I was going to talk about - I honestly thought that alcohol (alcohol) would help.

"Leda told me.

Once upon a time, Arabella's messenger was not the only one who fought to dominate Florence.

Clancy also fought over the reign of Florence - they were also called 'demons', just like the Arabellan apostles "

――――

Grace is silently accepting what I started talking abruptly about.

I didn't care how she understood the story, so I kept going.

"The humans and beasts of Florence have the right to remove the 'demon man', who is' foreign ', in order to protect their world.

And I wish I could help, even if only. "

When I turn my face towards Grace, for a moment, my gaze intersects with hers.

She kept her mouth shut until she was tired of listening to me.

Seeing that, with a slightly self-derisive smile, I looked up at the stars and continued my words.

"But - apparently, I'm not in that position.

I don't think we have the right to be together.

Because I...

I'm a foreign object to be removed for the people of Florence - the Demon Man. "

For once, I thought this word might catch on to constraints.

But my voice is firmly pronounced - it reaches Grace's ear as it is.

When she heard my words, she seemed to be watching my side more.

"I have fought so far without knowing exactly who I am.

He has eliminated the Demons with a “heroism” that represents the rights of the people of Florence.

But that's what I was trying to do, to get rid of my own kind with my own values.

It wasn't for anybody after all, it just filled my mind - maybe it was self-satisfying. "

When I ran out, Grace put the glass in her hand and told me.

"With self-satisfaction - can't you?

"Grace -"

I look back unexpectedly at the terminal words she uttered.

Her strong eyes reflected the moonlight for a moment and seemed sharp and radiant.

Grace stares straight at me and starts talking quietly and in strong words.

"If you don't have the right, shouldn't you insist?

Don't you believe in your values?

For your own good - shouldn't you fight?

Kay followed the 'demon man' and said that his struggle to knock on the transfer gate was “selfish”.

That 's--

Are you saying that you regret defeating the 'Demon Man' and destroying the Transition Gate?

Seeing Grace with a contemplative look on her face, I categorically denied the statement.

"-No.

I believe I have done nothing wrong.

Whatever you think, because I don't think that a world where destiny is determined by the good and evil of the Apostle that emerges from the gates of the Transition - is the right world for the people of Florence.

And after this, I will destroy the last remaining transfer gate.

Even if the people of Florence didn't want it. "

Grace laughed softly as she heard my words.

And he gets tired of being nice, and he quietly speaks to me.

The tip of her eyelashes (lashes), which she lay down slightly, wobbled at delicate intervals. I feel it represents the ups and downs of her emotions.

"The answer is -.

The answer is, I'm sure it's out there.

- My father is a tenant who has unilaterally pressed me for the responsibilities he has shouldered.

In its “selfishness”, I have even hated the presence of my father in the past.

But - now I am proud of my father's presence.

My father probably tried desperately to put into practice what he believed he should do for this world (Florence).

I didn't fear being criticized by my own child - I pushed along believing what I thought was right.

My father, who is a 'demon', has no right to do that, of course.

Besides, it doesn't mean someone will appreciate it.

On the contrary - even my own children criticized me.

In that, I think my father pushed the path he believed in - creating this world today (Florence), taking on one end.

And I...

Now I even want to thank that father for his “selfishness”.

Because the Devil's Sword left by my father... "

Grace cut the words there and slowly took my hands.

The supple and delicate fingers overlap my hands.

"- He saved you and me and linked us.

Just as I bore the “fate” of defeating the "devil" by the "devil's sword" -

I believe that it is fate that I met you and that I will continue my journey with you. "

Grace runs out, doesn't she? But as I said, I tilted my neck a little and smiled.

I smile back at that fascinating (charming) look.

"Destiny."

Grace nodded slowly as I shrugged (crushed) as I realised.

"Even if you don't have the right - I don't think you'll change what you think.

Even if that's self-satisfaction - I don't think you're going to give up what you need to do.

I'm sure you...

Whoever stops me, I think at the end of the day, I push on to what I thought and thought was right.

Even if, for example, you worry about all sorts of things and you go far.

analogy, even if someone criticizes it and depresses it.

But don't forget.

You are not alone.

If you want to lean on someone...

I will support you by your side.

If you're worried that you're right...

I will “prove” it beside you.

That you're right. "

"Grace."

When I pulled my overlapping hands together, I held Grace in my arms.

She won't resist it.

As I drew, as I held him - I turned my arm around my back and cling to my body hard enough to respond to it.

Her body, softer and more luxurious than I thought, is wrapped around mine.

Grace said in a slightly sweeping voice, keeping her head in my chest.

"Even if it's 'Demon Man' - isn't it good?

Whatever you are, Kay is Kay, right?

You don't have to be sick to be a 'demon'.

Because...

Me, too - "The Devil's Child," right?

With that said, Grace looks up at me with her eyes.

Seeing those eyes made me feel like my chest was tightening.

Seeing those soft lips, I couldn't help but want to take it away from me.

I wanted to feel her softness touching my body more.

"- Ah."

Overlapping my lips slightly more forcefully, I embrace that body even harder.

Hearing her voice rise small, an unrestrained excitement rushed through me.

"Mm-hmm. Kay!"

I let my tongue slip into her mouth, and I feel Grace's tight body, with my hands.

For some time - I felt like I wanted to do this.

When I hold her, I go straight into the room and lay her body on the bed.

Then the moonlight slipped through the window illuminated Grace's shy, upbeat face.

I feel like I've made a new discovery.

"Kay, please...

Be gentle - "

I put my face closer to the words she would have pronounced with courage and answered them with a serious look.

"Yeah, of course.

- But I'm sorry, but I'm not sure.

Because I want to mess with Grace. "

"Kay."

Did Grace just decide to be ready, or shut her eyes quietly.

I look at that and be gentle...

- And strong, I held her.