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Published at 30th of November 2019 10:01:21 AM


Chapter 11

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『By the way, child… the graduation game the princess mentioned earlier, what is it exactly? 』

Finally, the supplementary lesson is over and I was on my way home. As he walked down the streets of the commercial district, the Demon King asked me.

“What? The [Graduation Commemorative Match]?”

『Oh. By the name, it appears graduates will compete in front of high-ranking nobles and royalty… 』

“Well, that recognition is not a problem. It means that a few of the top graduates can show off the results of three years study in front of the emperors. It’s a tournament for that.”

『Ho… When will this take place? 』

“Roughly, two months from now.”

Yes, this is a showcase of the young candidates before graduation who aim to become warriors, and the top class men can appeal their power to the emperors, aristocrats, and even the heads of each warrior organization, and even to other countries. It is not an exaggeration to say that once in a lifetime, depending on the outcome, it will have a big impact on one’s livelihood.

Well, lately I don’t care about it.

『Hmm… Tis such an event? So? 』

“Hnn?”

『From your exchange with the princess earlier, won’t you participate as well? As you said, it will commence in two months, yet you are quite languid. Are you’re not motivated? 』

The Great Demon King pointed that out as if he could see through my inner feelings.

Yes, I’m not that motivated about it anymore.

In two months, that princess will win… It’s frustrating, but no matter how hard I try…

”…… For the time being, I’m preparing myself for the humiliation.”

『Indeed… 』

That’s one of the reasons.

However, the biggest reason for not showing any motivation is…

『Huh… Mostly…… Tis because they only see you with rose-colored glasses as the son of Hiro. And, tis unlikely you will live up to that expectation. That is what you mean. 』

“Huh!?”

『Tis quite a bit… after all…. you are a child. Do you not hate feeling crestfallen as you are lesser than your father? 』

At that time, the Great Demon King with a grin touched my heart.

“Oh, that’s not the case… Rather, even if that happens, it’s my father who will be humiliated. If my father can even feel humiliation, that is….”

Not true. It’s an act. I’ve no such feelings.

But, my bluff is meaningless.

『Oh… feeling rebellious are we? But in your heart… you want to get back at your father. You want to get back at the world. Is that not so? But I also understand that you lack the talent to do so. 』

“Heh!?”

Involuntarily, I raised my voice while glaring back at him.

“D-Don’t mess around. What do you know about me to be fit to say something like that?”

『Oh my, to not refute that I’ve hit the mark. Comprehending you is no difficult task. 』

“Huh!?”

『All has fallen within expectations. To achieve the unexpected even through stupidity, I believe that is where you cannot surpass your father. 』

“Y-You’re wrong…”

『Resign yourself, you will deny it, and then crumble. The genius in the well gave up on going out once he realized his weakness. Is this any different? 』

No matter what I say, it’s no use, and the Demon King sees right through me.

It was just enough to make me understand, and I clenched my fists in anger and shame.

“S-Shut up! The ghost who lost and died shouldn’t be so smug to look down on others!”

『…… What was that? 』

“In general, if I give up and soured what about you? You’re a pathetic guy who’s making excuses for losing!”

『Mmm!? 』

At the time, I didn’t care for the impressions of the Demon King as he smugly looked down on me, which made his forehead twitch.

『Child, when did I make excuses for my defeat? 』

“Oh, back then, you did say that my father and the others were obscene.”

『Tis no excuse but fact… One-on-one, undoubtedly the victor would have been me! 』

“It’s kind of funny… Now you can say that as much as you want.”

『Nu!? 』

“You actually weren’t that strong, were you?”

If my foe talks to me so pompously, I will talk back. If you can’t fight back, they’ll provoke you as much as they want.

Then, the Demon King approaches me with a fiendish form ….

『Do not speak to me as you please, you wretch! Are you calling me a liar? 』

…… It shouldn’t exist, such great pressure would usually be terrifying. It’s about to transform into something else.

『Fine! At that time, with but a fraction of my power, I’ve proven that individually I was superior to the Heroes. 』

And, while approaching me with such powerful aura worthy of his title, the Great Demon King made a certain proposal.

He was defeated in the past, but would have won if my father did not use obscene methods and was able to read the mood.

…to prove that his power was definitely better than my father.

But……

”…… You can’t do it, can you? Such a thing. You’re a ghost.”

Yes, it is impossible for a Great Demon King who can’t see and hear anything except through me as a ghost, and can’t interfere with reality.

But the Great Demon King……

『…… You shall act as proof, wretch!』

“Ha?”

『You shall take my place, wielding the power of the Great Demon King! And thus, be witness to my greatness as you blossom! 』

…… Now…… What did he say? The Demon King…… wants to train me?

『First in Two Months Time! In just two months, I shall raise you to such a level that your Princess would offer little challenge! 』

It was a situation that began with the hurling of insults to one another.

I was pressured as it was by the words of the Demon King who was furiously groaning.

『Right, prepare to begin training without delay! Therefore, purchase all items I tell you to! 』

“Huh, just, are you serious? Um, what am I buying?”

『When I speak your every response shall be, “Osu!”[S1]  Now say iiiiiiiiiit! 』

“O…Osu…”

And so, at least this event will have a huge impact on our strange relationships and the path I’m going take.

『And thus, I’ll make a decent Demon King out of you!』

“No, give me a break!”

Yeah….. Huge……

 





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