CH 1

I bought a mansion with the money I earned from quests. Most of the rooms are unused and I don’t even know what’s in most of the mansion.

I sit on a chair in the living room, the most frequently used room, and read the newspaper.

“Extra! Devil’s Triumph Nightmare, the guild that’s the talk of the town, once again making a big splash.”

Sigh

I’m standing out again, even though I’m not even participating in the quest this time. Speaking of standing out, it’s those guys over there.

In front of me, there are beautiful girls, handsome guys, and beauties all chatting happily.

Oh, it’s not like I’m being excluded or anything. I just prefer to spend time with one person.

In the other world where I was reincarnated, I was ordered to join a guild somewhere.

The number of people in the guild is not determined. There are guilds that gather more than 100 powerful members, and there are those who operate a guild alone.

In the guild I created, “Devil’s Triumph Nightmare,” there are a total of 10 members, three men and seven women.

Despite being famous, the guild surprisingly has few members, huh?

Well, you see, there’s a new rule that says you can’t join unless all ten members approve of you. It used to be anyone could join. Thanks to this rule, we haven’t had any new members in years.

But now, I can’t even recruit another ugly guy like me. Just having one other ugly member would be enough to motivate me, you know?”

“Kuro-sama, your coffee is ready.”

As I was lost in thought for a while, a tall and toned girl with peach-colored long hair came to me with a cup of coffee.

“Thanks.”

Coffee is tasty and it gives you that cool, collected aura.

“Kuro-sama, you seem lost in thought. Do you have something on your mind?” Fel asked.

“The cause of that problem is partly because of you too, you know?”

“If you have any troubles, please don’t hesitate to tell me, Kuro-sama.”

“I appreciate your concern, but just having that feeling is enough. Thank you.”

“I see…”

Fel looked disappointed, but for some reason, her cheeks were slightly flushed.

Fel is such a kind girl.

I wear a mask now, so my ugliness is hidden, but is there anyone who would blush when thanked by such an ugly person like me? I don’t think so. It might even make them sick.

“Hey, Fel…”

“Sure, what is it, Kuro-sama?” 

Fel responded with her usual cheerful smile. I felt relieved seeing her like that, and I asked her honestly, “Fel, what would you do if I said I was leaving the guild?” 

I asked her casually like that.

Knowing Fel, she would probably say something like “Please don’t leave the guild, but if that’s what you really want, then do as you please.”

As I looked at her, she remained frozen in the same gentle expression as before.

Silence.

It felt like the room, which had been lively just moments ago, had suddenly become quiet. Oh well, it doesn’t bother me.

“….Kuro-sama, are you seriously considering that?” 

Fel’s mouth, which had been frozen for several seconds, finally opened. However, her voice was not her usual gentle voice, but somewhat cold.

“Hmm, maybe it’s just a hypothetical scenario,” I said, trying to lighten the mood as the atmosphere became tense.

“I see. If you were to leave this guild, Kuro-sama, then I…” 

“Yeah, yeah.”

“Either leave the guild too”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“Or follow Kuro-sama”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“Or die.”

“Yeah, yeah–wait, I just heard a dangerous word… Um, what was the last option after leaving with me or following me?”

“Die.”

“That’s pretty grim. Don’t do that, value your life.”

It would be a waste for him to die for me. It’s like throwing a coin into a sewer. No, worse than that.

“My life is dedicated to Kuro-sama.”

“I don’t need it. I don’t need other people’s lives.”

She is apparently not lying when she declares so clearly.

Tsk tsk.

“Hmm?”

Someone poked me in the back while I was stunned by Fell’s words and actions.