CH 73

Chapter 73 : Raid

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The demons gathered in the hall to listen to Randolph’s story.

“The Hero… The Hero is on his way here.”

What?!

“Is it true, Randolph-dono?”

“Yes, I’m certain of it. I was following the Hero and I saw him entering this forest with my own eyes. I immediately rushed ahead and went here to inform you guys.”

“The Hero is in this forest now…..”

At the realization, everyone broke into panic.

“F-first we need to ensure the safety of the children. We need to find a shelter for them- No, before that we need to reinforce this castle’s defensive magic.”

Chaos was trembling, his voice was laced with fear.

“Calm down, Chaos-dono. This castle’s protection is flawless. Intruders won’t be able to notice this castle even if they were to stare at it directly.”

“But our opponent is the Hero! With the power bestowed by God, he’d be able to break through the demon’s illusion easily!”

“Ah, the eggs inside the spring… We can’t move them yet.”

“WAIT!! CALM DOWN!!”

Sensing the impending discord, I immediately commanded everyone to be calm.

“Randolph, how long do you think it will take for the Hero to reach our place?”

“Hah… If he just does it at his usual pace then about half an hour.”

“Do not panic. The Hero still doesn’t know about our location. We need to be calm first to be able to think of our next course of action.”

“By your will… Maou-sama.”

First… What should we do?!

“Erm.. Jill, Joe, I take it the castle’s defensive magic is flawless?”

“Yes, unless something big happens, we’re perfectly safe.”

“Then the children will be safe. We can be rest assured for now. When push comes to shove, I want you guys to be prepared to face the worst.”

“Understood.”

The twins replied in unison.

“As for tracking the Hero’s movement.. I’d prefer if we could have someone other than Randolph to do it…. Someone who can have the perfect human illusion… I need someone that can move around without getting caught…”

“Wouldn’t it be better to intercept the Hero first?”

“What?!”

“Since the Hero already knew about this forest, the same thing will occur again. We need to launch our attack first.”

“But the Hero is so strong!! We won’t be able to defeat him!”

“Yes, I am truly aware of that fact.”

If we launched an attack first, there would be no guarantee that the demons could come back with their life intact.

“As the castle’s guard, I’ll be going first.”

“Chaos-dono!! Then I will also join you! My descendants are already safe and sound, I have no regrets left!!”

“Sybyl-dono!!”

“No, I’ll be going. With my cursed eyes, even the Hero will be reduced into stone…”

“But Rin-dono, our opponent has God’s protection. There’s no guarantee the petrification will work on him.”

“But….”

While everyone was once again in deep panic, a loud roar could be heard.

“C-chaos-dono!!”

((Hero, huh. Then it is my job to go as the strongest demon in this castle.))

“Chaos-dono….”

((Yes, this is the reason why I’ve lived for so long. Young demons, go. Run away from here. I am the most suited demon here to intercept the Hero. I’ve lived for so long, I have no regret even if I were to die now. I’ve also finally met my cute son. I don’t have any lingering attachment to this world.))

“But Chaos-dono, your son is still too young!!”

((Everyone in this castle will be his father. I have no worries if I can leave him in your care.))

……..it.

((Well then, I’m pumped up to go. It is time for me to unleash my true power.))

………..Wait.

“Chaos-dono…”

“WAIT!!!”

“Maou-sama?!”

All the other demons turned their heads at me.

My heart was pounding wildly, I just couldn’t shake this detestable feeling away.

Wait. Just wait a minute. This won’t do. This definitely, absolutely won’t do!

“Death… Don’t talk as if you guys already accepted your death!!!”

“But Maou-sama we don’t have any other choice…”

“Stop it!! You guys, all of you belong to me, right?!”

The tears that I had desperately held, broke through like a raging current.

The pounding in my heart felt eerily loud, my eyes felt hot and yet, I couldn’t stop.

“D-don’t talk about death so easily like that!! What do you mean ‘no regret’?! I will never forgive you guys!!”

((Our kind and gentle Maou, we… Don’t have any other choice left…))

“I won’t forgive it! If.. If you guys leave me behind!! You guys, all of you are my precious demons!! I will never forgive you if you die!!”

“But….”

“I’ll go.”

There was no tremble in my voice, I was fully determined.

“Denied.”

Almost immediately, Velke voiced his objection.

“The Hero thinks I’m just an ordinary boy. If I use that to my advantage, I can find out why he’s here.”

“It’s too dangerous.”

Velke interjected.

“It is the best course of action if I were to go.”

“You are our Maou-sama. Your existence is simply irreplaceable. We can’t let you be in danger.”

“Velke, I am stronger than you now, you know.”

“You’re still no match for the Hero.”

“I’ll do whatever it takes to return safely, that’s why it’d be best if I were to go.”

“Master…”

“As your Maou, I command you guys to follow my decision.”

All the other demons along with Velke had a pained expression on their face.

They didn’t want to let me go but they couldn’t dismiss my order.

The contradictions were so painful it felt as if their body was tearing apart.

I casted a spell to make me look like a human and made clothes that seemed like an ordinary human boy would wear.

“I will definitely return back so.. Please wait for me here.”

“By your will.”

All of my precious demons bowed their heads as I went out to face the Hero.

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{{ Maou, it’s dangerous.}}

I know. I know exactly how dangerous that guy is…..

…….Especially to my chastity.

I wonder why the Hero came to this forest?

As I was stealthily walking in the forest, I heard a rustling sound.

I hid myself and glanced at the source of the sound.

There he was, the Hero in flesh, fully armed.

The Hero is well prepared and determined to do this…..

I decided to read his mind first.

((This forest… This forest is strangely devoid of any animal…. The forest where the demons hide themselves usually has a high concentration of magic power which results in strange phenomena in the local fauna and flora… Don’t tell me there’s demon race in here?!))

Oh I see…. WAIT THAT’S NOT IT! The Hero is surprisingly thinking about honest things….

Damn, this is bad… It seems the Hero already knows about us…

What should I do now.. Should I show myself? But the timing….

Just when I was having an inner turmoil, the wind blew, producing a rustling sound as the leaf brushed against me.

“Who is it?!”

Hiiiiiiiiiii!! He found me!!

“Kira onii-chan.”

“Ma-Mao-kun!!”

At this point, there was a chance he might’ve suspected me as a demon…

(Hurraaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!! Mao-tannnnnnnnn!! Mao-tan, Mao-tan!! Hahh… Hahhh… I don’t know why he’s here but this… This fresh flavour of Mao-tan!!! This is simply the best!! Hahh… Hahh… Mao-tan… Mao-tan… HAHHHHHHH!!”

Nope.

Yup. Nope.

Your mind is still as rotten as ever, Hero.

“Onii-chan, why are you here?”

“Mao-tan, why are you here too?”

“I was playing….”

That’s right, why are you here, Hero?

“Mao-kun, I need to ask you something.”

“Okay.”

“This forest belongs to someone named ‘Mao’. Do you know that?”

“Y-yeah.”

Could it be the Hero….?

COLLIIIIIIINNN!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN ‘NO TROUBLE’?! WE’VE GOT A BIG, BIG TROUBLE HERE!!!

“You… Could it be….”

Cold sweat began to trickle down my back.

The Hero… Does he finally realize that we….?

“Did a weird old man tell you he’s going to give you this land if you let him touch you?”

“………………. What?”

“Ma-Mao-kun is so adorable so maybe a rich old man wanted to ‘play’ with you and…”

((AAAAAAAAAAA!! Don’t tell me the perverted old man realized how charming Mao-tan was and then he sucked on those plump lips, he sucked and sucked and then he licked and touched Mao-tan’s ass then he rolled Mao-tan’s shirt up and sucked on his perky nipples!! Then after making a mess out of Mao-tan he decided to compensate Mao-tan by giving Mao-tan this forestttttt!!!!)

My mind couldn’t even keep up with the Hero’s incredibly creative and vast imagination.

What the…

Could it be…. After finding out the owner of this forest is ‘Mao’, somehow the Hero came to that conclusion…?

What? For real?

Is that really the real reason why the Maou’s Castle is in literal wreck right now?

That’s it? That is the reason???

“No, no, that’s not true.”

The only pervert here is you.

“Really?! No one touched your butt?!”

“Nope.”

“So how did Mao-kun get this land…”

“I inherited it from my father.”

You better take some responsibility!! Collinnn!!

“Is that so….”

The Hero breathed a sigh of relief and hugged my body tight.

“I’m so glad… So there’s no weird old man touching Mao-kun in a weird way…”

“Nope… Thank you for worrying about me, Killa onii-chan.”

(I see!! What a relief!! So Mao-tan is still a virgin!! I can still protect Mao-tan’s ass virginity!! Thank God!! I’m so thankful oh dear God!! Thank you for protecting Mao-tan’s virginity!!)

Hero, I’m sorry but I’m not a virgin anymore…..

“When I was on my way here, I was wondering if I could meet Mao-kun here so I’m glad I could really meet Mao-kun here.”

Ah, crap.

Did I just activate a new flag?

Is he going to come here frequently now??

“I just so happened to be here today. I usually play at other places.”

“Where do you usually go?”

How should I answer him…

I was wondering to myself when suddenly a voice called out to me from behind.

“Mao, are you there?”

Velke appeared.

Velke must’ve been impatient and decided to come after me.

Of course he was donned in his human disguise.

“Onii-chan!!”

“Tch. So you’re also here.”

Hero, your real self is leaking. It’s leaking, Hero.

The Hero stood upright and bowed at Velke, showing his respect despite his inner reluctance.

And then….

“Onii-san, I have something to talk about with you. Please give me Mao-kun.”

The Hero dropped another bomb.

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T/N: Wow am I dreaming or what? We really got a plot here?? IS THIS A PLOT?? WOW! Σ(°ロ°)