Chapter 24 – The Most Powerful Demon Lord in History. Observes The Hero
The next day, after breakfast.
I went through my daily training with Lumiel and Jorm.
As expected from a Hero, the increase in her abilities is extraordinary.
It was frightening to see how strong she could become with just a little training.
When the training was over, Lumiel brought me a homemade drink.
“Thank you…. it’s delicious.”
“Really? I’m glad!
Lumiel smiled happily.
It was a delicious drink, slightly sweet with a hint of sour fruit.
Jorm was also happy to receive the same drink from Lumiel.
Drinking happily, Jorm said, wagging his tail.
“This is delicious, Your Majesty.”
“………… huh? Jorm? You can talk?”
“K… kyuru”
He hastily tried to deceive her, but it’s too late.
Jorm must have let his guard down around Lumiel, I suppose he got careless.
“Lumiel. About Jorm. He’s actually a young ancient dragon.”
“A, ancient dragon?”
“Yes, an ancient dragon. He’s smaller due to his special ability, but his true size is as big as a mountain.”
“Th, that’s amazing.”
“Kyuru”
“I thought that a talking dragon in the town would scare the residents, so I kept it hidden.”
“So that’s what happened.”
“…… Right. Kyuru”
Jorm is not in good spirits, as if he thinks he’s done something wrong.
“Well, Jorm is an ancient dragon, but please treat him well.”
“Of course! Let’s get along, Jorm.”
“My regards, Kyuru.”
Lumiel was stroking Jorm with a smile.
Then Lumiel asks.
“Master, what will you do today?”
“I wonder. Perhaps I will buy some sweets and go for a walk.”
“You like children, don’t you?”
“I won’t deny it.”
Listening to the conversation between me and Lumiel, Jorm looked at me with expectant eyes.
And Hyrum saw Lumiel off as she went to work at the Knights Order’s post.
『Now then, let’s go, Jorm.』
『Yes! I am looking forward to it.』
『By the way, I lied about buying sweets and going for a walk.』
『Huh? …… why, I never…』
Jorm was in shock. I feel a little sorry for him.
『I’ll buy you some sweets later. Today, however, I will keep out of sight and observe the Knights.』
『Do you want to know what happens around the sapling?』
『That’s right. I want to observe them firsthand.』
『Understood. But do buy some sweets later.』
『Of course.』
I erase my presence and sneak out through the window of the mansion with Jorm.
Then, heading to the Knights Order’s post, we climbed over the fence and entered the compound.
I went into the empty room without being seen by anyone.
『You infiltrated so easily.』
『Well, if you really use magic, it’s easy to open ordinary locks on windows and doors.』
I look around in the empty room, trying to keep myself hidden.
After a while, I sensed Lumiel walking down a nearby corridor.
I immediately listen closely.
“Good morning.”
“…………”
When Lumiel greets them, the knights don’t return her greeting.
『Such abominable behavior.』
As I had heard, Lumiel didn’t seem to have any allies in the Knights Order.
Under the hostile eyes of the knights, Lumiel entered the next room where we were hiding.
『Next door is the Commander’s Office.』
The only sounds coming from the Commander’s office were the shuffling of paper and the sound of writing.
Lumiel seemed to be doing some paperwork.
As it was, Hyrum waited in the room next to the Commander’s office, holding his breath.
『Your Majesty, Himah~.』
『You can go play by yourself, Jorm.』
『Hmm, no need.』
Jorm seemed to get bored quickly.
But instead of playing around, he sat on my shoulder.
At that moment, a sound of “Ru-ru-ruu-” came from the Commander’s office next door.
“…… Yes. This is Lumiel Ortville, Commander of the Third Knights Order.”
『Has something happened?』
『Perhaps she is using a magic tool to speak with someone far away.』
“Yes, thank you.”
I felt the tension in Lumiel’s voice.
“But, Prime Minister, what will happen to the people, the humans, then!…. Yes.”
“That’s a problem! That’s not what you promised, is it? …… Yes.”
『It sounds like she’s talking to the Prime Minister. What are they talking about? Your Majesty, can you not hear the voice of the other party?』
I was able to hear because my hearing was enhanced with magic.
『They’re telling her to stop moving the knights for the sake of humans.』
『Is that right. Is it to make the hero sapling lose her popularity?』
『No, even if the knights don’t move, Lumiel will, so…』
『Does he mean for the hero sapling to fight against monsters alone and die?』
『Even now, she seems to be moving alone……』
“Understood, sir.”
After a while, the call ended and Lumiel exhaled heavily.
After half a day had passed, there was a commotion in front of the Knights’ post.
“Please accompany the princess!”
I heard a voice that sounded like a resident in distress.
I recognized that voice.
“Go home, go home! I’m going to kill you.”
“Don’t you humans dare speak to our glorious knights, such filth!”
The knights were coldly dismissive.
They were offended to be spoken to by a human.
“Yesterday, you were our protectors, weren’t you?”
“Today is different from yesterday!”
It may have to do with the communication received from the Prime Minister earlier.
The requests of humans no longer need to be taken into consideration. Yes, the knights must have been contacted.
“Please! If this continues, everyone will die!”
That heartbreaking voice belonged to Jessica, the human child who helped with some dismantling yesterday.
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