Translated: Sei, MTL-sensei-tachi
Edited: Sei, Grammarly no Danna
Source: Syosetu
An Angered Kannagi
This time it's a side story, told from Kannagi's perspective.
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The Demon King himself admitted defeat.
When I first heard this fact from Nero, a demon tribe that manipulates the wind, I thought it was some kind of trap.
But I realized that the battle was over when Nero put down his fighting spirit from earlier and lowered his weapon.
After confirming that the magic curtain created by the Demon King had been lifted, I hurried into the city and saw ——— the Demon King, completely injured, and Usato and the others.
But they were not hostile, standing side by side.
Usato looked relieved to see me, but at that moment I was in a kind of confusion.
No, I could understand that that was the case when the Demon King was alive, but when I finally understood it through his words, I was so surprised that I jumped up and down on Usato without thinking.
I realized that Usato was suffering from my strength and I hurried to move away, but at the same time I blushed at the action I had taken, and at the same time a tremendous regret came over me.
『That's why you're no good! Just when I thought you were getting better, there it is! You superhuman strength monster! A wimp small fry beastfolk in love! You're worse than Suzune!』
In my head, the other me was hurling every insult she could think of.
Amako's eyes were really scary, and the way Suzune struggled when she couldn't move was also scary.
But that's how shocking it was.
I was sealed by Hisago without witnessing the battle between him and the Demon King.
I knew he had some goal in mind, and was sneaking around while fighting the Demon King's army.
『You can hate me all you want』
Although it was only a guess, I knew what Hisago was trying to do.
He, who despaired of the people of the past, left an ordeal for the future.
If the people living in this era today have not changed from those who sought war in the past, then they should just be destroyed by the Demon King.
If they have changed, then they should unite and fight, and defeat the Demon King.
I think he's an idiot.
I wonder what he has done.
If I had the chance to meet him alive, I would have just hurled insults at him and punched him.
...But then, there was a part of me that could understand why he would want to do that.
That's why I couldn't help but feel that the fact that Usato and the others had ended the battle while leaving the Demon King alive was something extremely noble.
"So what are you thinking?"
"Do you think I'm always up to no good?"
The day after Usato and the others left the city.
I was to remain in the city to watch over the Demon King, and I was facing him in a room located in the basement of the castle, which had been transformed by the Demon King's sorcery.
Feeling slightly uncomfortable and constricted by the unfamiliar clothing of the demon tribe from the wounds, I glare at the Demon King who is sitting across the long table from me.
"Look back at your actions."
"There are too many things in mind for me to remember. On the contrary."
This guy...
Feeling annoyed at the Demon King, whose body was wrapped in bandages, I looked at the tea offered to me.
When I looked at the demoness who offered it to me, she hid behind the demon king, her shoulders shaking with fear.
...She must be Ciel, the Demon King's maid who had come to the ruins.
"Hiih..."
"Ciel, you shouldn't upset her. That beastfolk is a monster with unique physical abilities, even among beastfolk."
"I-Is she as strong as the Healing Wizard?!"
"About the same."
This is no good...! If I lose my temper now, the Demon King will get what he wants...!
The Demon King laughed gleefully at me as I tried to hold back, then he rested his elbows on the table and spoke.
"You can be suspicious of me all you want, but I didn't expect this outcome either, you know?"
"Even this situation?"
"Yeah, because I thought one of us, me or them, would die to determine the winner."
The Demon King smiles happily, perhaps remembering the battle.
"I can say this now, but I really enjoyed it. It was even more surprising than Hisago."
"...That much?"
"Even I would be astonished if I saw multiple people fused together."
U-Usato, that's how you fought even against the Demon King.
When he fought the other me, Usato was doing a strange thing where he kept on launching new techniques and causing my foresight to go haywire.
In his case, his fighting style changes depending on the target he is assimilating, so even from my point of view, who has foresight magic, I really don't know what he will do.
"...From now on, the demons will be exposed to many hardships. They will have to deal with interference from humans, the threat of kidnappers who see an opportunity, and so on."
"Well, I suppose so."
"In addition to that, there are a few troublesome issues... and one of them is me."
The Demon King pointed at himself.
What's this troublesome lump of a being saying after all this time?
"Hisago has sealed 70 percent of my power, but as a matter of fact, that power does not exist within me."
"...Hah? Then where is it?"
"I don't know. It seems to be sealed in such a way that even I cannot detect it. And it's all very elaborate."
...So, does that mean the power of that ridiculous Demon King is still sealed away somewhere?
What on earth is Hisago doing?
Isn't he leaving too many threats other than the Demon King?
"Ah, that idiot is already..."
"Well, even if I did find it, I'm not interested in its power now. But... if my guess is correct, it might cause some trouble."
"Some trouble...?"
The Demon King put his hand to his chin and seemed to be pondering, then immediately waved his hand.
"Well, that can be put off for later. Right now, I need to restore the city so the people can return."
"Demon King-sama is completely battered all over, so I'd really like him to rest..."
"A little overwork won't kill me."
Ciel sighed at the Demon King's words.
Before he was sealed, he would have been more prickly and indifferent, but now he is so different.
"You have somehow changed. Before you were sealed away you were a battle junkie with the worst personality."
"I'm here because I'm settling scores with Hisago."
The Demon King didn't deny it and simply nodded.
"I was defeated by Hisago. We fought to the death, using every means at our disposal. Perhaps that is why I was already satisfied with the fight."
"Satisfied, you?"
"He was the only one who could truly fight on equal terms with me in my prime. Neither the evil dragon nor the divine beasts were worthy opponents for me, but I was able to show him all I had."
And so, the Demon King became satisfied with the battle.
In a way, this may explain the change in the Demon King today.
After awakening from his seal, the Demon King no longer had a reason to fight for himself, and now he was lending his strength to the demon people who were suffering in the present day.
"In other words, my wish was fulfilled long ago."
"I still think the Demon King-sama has a pretty bad personality..."
"...You say some harsh things to me sometimes..."
Ciel said that casually.
The Demon King also looked somewhat surprised.
Seeing that, I finally relaxed my shoulders.
"Hmm, that reminds me?"
Then I suddenly remembered what Usato had told me before he left the city.
He told me that he wanted me to come to the Kingdom of Lingle while I stayed in the Demon King's territory.
Normally this wouldn't be strange, but he used the words "this time," which made me feel uncomfortable.
"Oi, Demon King. Usato said he wanted me to come to the Lingle Kingdom, but did you tell him anything?"
When I asked that question, the Demon King put his hand to his chin as if he had remembered something.
"Ah, come to think of it, I showed Usato your past."
"Hah? How much?"
"Roughly."
"How old was I that you showed?"
"When you were a miserable little kid when you met Hisago."
I swing the sword, still in its sheath, at the Demon King.
He laughs and blocks it with sorcery.
"You! What are you doing?!"
"Hahahaha."
S-So that's why Usato was saying that it would be nice if I came to Lingle Kingdom!
Emotionally I'm happy about that sentiment, but I'm furious that my past, including that, has been exposed!!
"Of course I showed you what you were like when you were in your wild phase. Ha ha ha."
"It'll ruin my image!"
"He is not the kind of guy who would care about something like that. But what? You like him?"
Being hit right on the mark, I couldn't help but groan.
The Demon King took this as a confirmation and the corners of his mouth twisted into a grin.
"Interesting, for a boar that ran through the battlefield to finally fall in love at that age. Even those who are already dead will be laughing out loud at this. How about it? Shall I help you? Hmm?"
"...! ...!"
If I lose my temper here, I'll be at the mercy of the Demon King.
But I won't be satisfied until I've punched the guy who was teasing me.
But I have to stay calm now.
Breathing on my shoulder, I remove my hand from the handle and return to my seat.
『BakaNagi! If he's willing to help you, use him! Have you forgotten the time when your older sister got ahead of you because of your stupid pride? Right now, you're a miserable woman, facing off against Amako, your older sister's descendant! Hey, BakaNagi, are you even listening to me?』
What should I do, I'm going to lose my temper because of the abuse I'm getting from inside.
Moreover, why would someone come up with such a terrible insult as BakaNagi by combining the words Baka and Kannagi...?
In front of me is a Demon King who is uselessly strong in arguing and riling up.
Inside, there is another me who is cornering me in many ways.
Although I was discouraged by many things, I had to stay here and keep an eye on the Demon King.
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Author's Notes:
Kannagi is quite frank with the Demon King, as they share the same past.
Now that he no longer has to fight, he enjoys stirring things up so much.
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