56 - The Brave, Solicited by the Wicked

I entered the chancellor's office with the headmaster.

It was similar to the audience chamber in a royal castle.

No. It was not like that.

It was the room of the Demon King. Why is it here ......?"

"Before the castle was renovated, we used spatial transfer to bring the whole place here."

Alicia, the headmistress of the school, is smiling as she walks forward.

At the far end was the throne on which the Demon King used to sit.

"I knew that the one who was supposed to sit here would appear sooner or later.

"You're a demon, aren't you, Mr. Dean?"

Alicia stands next to the throne and smiles.

"Yes, that's right. Yes, that's right. You are a god of valor, you have a good eye.

Alicia kneels before me reverently.

You were the one who led the demon tribe, weren't you?

You know me well. How did they find out?

"There were many reasons, but the decisive one was when we were attacked by the angels. You didn't even make a move to defend yourself, did you?"

He meditated and tried to protect his head with his hands.

The only one who didn't do so was the one who used the angel, knowing that he would not be harmed.

"Well done. That's my Destroyer."

Alicia says, as if moved to tears.

"Destroyer?　What the hell is that?"

"There is one famous prophecy in this world. ......<

Prophecy: ...... I have heard the word several times.

"Many people seem to interpret this [destroyer] as the second coming of the Demon King. And 2000 years after the Demon King's death, a boy born into the Carlisle family is thought to be the [Changeling] ...... [child of the prophecy]."

But," laughs Alicia.

"My interpretation is different. The destroyer is you, Eugene the Brave. In fact, you have done a very good job.

Alicia, with an enraptured expression on her face, speaks.

You are destroying the framework of all common sense in this world. And the ripples are spreading around the world. It was you who caused the resurrection of the evil god Gandesblood. And with that, the demons have resumed their activities."

"...... what's your point?"

Alicia walks up to me and hangs her head graciously.

"You are the destroyer. You are the one who deserves to be the new leader of the demons who will lead the world to ruin.

Soo ...... and Alicia reaches out to me.

"Together we will rid the world of these pests. Together, we will rid the world of these pests and create a paradise for all things demonic.

I shrug off Alicia's hand, hard.

Bash! ......!

"No."

Can you tell us why?

"You idiot. I'm a brave man. It's my job to save the humans.

"I see. ...... But, Julius. Is there really a need for heroes in this world?

"...... what?"

Alicia stands up.

"There is no Demon King in this world. Who is the most powerful person in this world, since he or she is completely united with the heroes?　So ...... you are."

He smiles.

The foolish people will soon be in awe of you. And they will say. >"

It was a line I had heard many times.

Two thousand years ago, and now.

"You've been reincarnated and you know it, don't you?　Everything in this world is lower than you. You, who were the strongest, are an error and an irregularity in this world.

"You mean to tell me that I could be the Demon King this time ...... for humans?"

"You're right. Now, in this world, who can defeat a brave man (you)?　The answer is no one. Don't you think that this is the same situation as that of the former demon king Venomzad?

I sigh as I hear Alicia's words.

"I would like to make a proposal once again. Lead the demon tribe and take over the world. We welcome you. Destroyer of worlds, the new Demon King.

I look her straight in the eye and answer immediately.

"No. I'm a brave man. I have no intention of becoming the Demon King.

"...... even if they are eventually persecuted by the humans?"

"I don't know. I don't care what happens to me as long as the world is at peace."

Whew ...... and Alicia sighs deeply.

"It can't be helped. I didn't want to be rough with you.

"You think you can beat me by challenging me head on?"

"No way. I don't mean to underestimate you. I'm ......, so I'll take you hostage."

Alicia smiles wickedly.

"Hostage?　Are you talking about Gaius, by any chance?"

"Of course. Unlike you, he is very vulnerable indeed. I'm sure the bugs I've released have captured him by now.

Snap! ......!　Alicia snaps her fingers.

"Come on, bugs! Bring me the brother of the hero. Kill all the others.

Shh. .......

"What?　What the hell is going on?

"You're a pretty stupid guy, coming in here like you're a general.

I sigh deeply.

"He's my little brother, you know?　Come on, Gaius."

Dogaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!

"Brother!　I'm here to help!"