Executed Necromancer – Chapter 10

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Chapter 10 – Ambiguous Position (2)

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

This was the first time I had ever been in a fight.

I had always been told to “become the Crown Prince’s shield in times of emergency”, but now that I am full of magic power, fighting with Lord Rodolphe’s brother gives me confidence.

 With this power, I no longer fear humans.

I don’t care about the fear of the whip, or other people’s gazes, or their own arbitrary opinions.

 I look at Rodolphe’s younger brother, who is covered in wounds.

I was genuinely amazed at the way he stood up to me no matter how many times he was hurt.

 Every time I got hurt, I gave up.

 Because it’s less painful to let go.

　

“Hey, human, show me your true power!!”

　

 Rodolphe’s younger brother barked.

 He must have realized that if things continued like this, it would just drag on pointlessly.

I also think it’s about time to end this.

　

 …… It’ll soon be time for tea with Lord Ewaldt.

　

 I chant in between my explosion magic spells.

It’s okay if it’s short. It’s my attribute.

　

“I’ve said this many times before.”

　

 The shadow beneath his feet stirred.

 It immediately turns towards Rodolphe’s younger brother.

Even with his claws, there’s no way he could tear it apart.

　

“I’m Rachel, the Lich.”

　

 Because no one can cut through the darkness.

I suppressed the movements of Rodolphe’s younger brother.

 There was a creaking sound, as if he was trying to resist.

　

“I think it would be best to stop. The more you resist, the more it will strangle you, so if you struggle too much you will suffocate to death.”

　

 I approach with a leisurely gait.

　

“Damn it, if you’re going to kill me, then kill me quickly!!”

“Oh, do you want to die?”

“I’d rather die than lose to a human and live in shame!!”

　

 I couldn’t help but laugh at that.

　

“Are those ears of yours just for decoration? I’m Rachel, the Lich. I’m no longer human.”

　

 I gently touch the dark vines that are binding Rodolphe’s younger brother.

　

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 Rodolphe’s younger brother groaned, his body going limp and he collapsed to the ground.

 Lady Alexia then spoke up.

　

“That’s enough.”

　

At that, the ivy disappeared.

 At almost the same time, the other demons, who were also werewolves, rushed over to Rodolphe’s younger brother.

The sight makes me smile.

　

“It’s all right. He’s just unconscious.”

“What, did you go easy on him?”

“I cannot just kill one of Lord Ewaldt’s precious subordinates. Besides, I have no reason to kill Lord Rodolphe’s younger brother.”

　

 A fight was offered, but it wasn’t a fight to the death.

　

 …… Rodolphe’s younger brother seemed earnest, though.

　

There is no benefit to me in killing this person.

 On the contrary, if I were to kill him, it might worsen my relationship with Lord Rodolphe and cause friction with other demons.

 I only wanted to drive the people of the Kingdom of Ingrith into despair, and I had no intention of antagonizing the demons.

　

“If I don’t get back soon, I’ll be late for the tea party with Lord Ewaldt.”

　

 Lady Alexia laughed softly.

　

“I see. That’s right, let’s go back. You there, give him some proper treatment.”

“When he wakes up, please let him know I won.”

“Yes, this time it was a crushing victory for the Demon Queen.”

　

 As Lady Alexia smiled, pleased with the spectacle, I suddenly sensed a strong surge of dark magic power.

 When I turned my head, Lord Ewaldt appeared right next to me.

 In unison, the demons all dropped to their knees.

　

“You were doing something interesting.”

　

When Lord Ewaldt spoke to me, I suddenly felt embarrassed.

　

“Oh dear, did you see that?”

“Of course.”

“I was so absorbed in the fight. I’m embarrassed to be seen in such a state.”

“The way you fought was beautiful. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

　

 Lord Ewaldt held out his hand to me.

　

“We can’t talk at our leisure here. Let’s go to my room.”

　

I place my own hand on the one that is offered to me.

　

“Yes.”

　

Lord Ewaldt smiled softly.

I felt a dense dark attribute magic power again, and at the same time, my field of vision changed in an instant.

　

“Is this Teleportation Magic?”

“I moved in the shadows of the Dark Attribute. It’s not the same as teleportation magic, but the effect is similar. With practice, you too will be able to use it.”

　

 Teleportation magic is high-level magic.

 It cannot be used without sufficient magic power and skill.

　

 …… But I didn’t even think about it.

　

I was surprised to find that other spells could have the same effect.

Lord Ewaldt led me by the hand and I took a seat.

It seemed that Lady Alexia had not traveled with us.

Lord Ewaldt sat across from me.

　

“Did you enjoy messing with Rodolphe’s brother?”

　

 Hehe, I laughed a little.

　

“It was a bout.”

“To you, it was just a game. You didn’t even use your specialized Dark Attribute Magic until the very end. Besides, if you had used Holy Attribute Magic, you could have weakened him further.”

“You see through everything, don’t you?”

　

I deliberately did not use Holy Attribute.

 Using that would certainly have weakened Rodolph’s younger brother, but once weakened, a demon would remain weak for a while until the Holy magic power disappeared.

 I didn’t want that.

 While there was a reason to show off my power to the demons, killing Rodolphe’s younger brother was going too far.

 That’s why I knocked him unconscious.

　

“My Destiny seems merciful.”

　

 I shake my head at that.

　

“No, it’s all just my own calculations. If I were to kill Lord Rodolphe’s younger brother right then and there, I would risk incurring the wrath of Lord Rodolphe and his subordinates.”

“The demon race is a meritocracy.”

“Yes, but I thought that the strong should also be tolerant.”

　

Lord Ewaldt laughed ruefully.

　

“Rachel, you have an interesting way of thinking.”

　

 The way he said it made my heart skip a beat.

　

“Is it weird among demons……?”

“No, that’s a good idea. At least Rodolphe will be grateful to you. From now on, that werewolf won’t be so hard on you.”

“That’s a bit sad in itself. I was just starting to get used to that loud voice.”

　

 When I replied, Lord Ewaldt laughed, hahaha, which was unusual for him.

It was as if he couldn’t help laughing, but it didn’t feel like he was mocking me, it was the kind of laughter you get when you simply hear something funny.

　

“After all, won’t you be my queen? Rather than worrying about being the reincarnation of the Saint or you sealing me, I’m more interested in spending more time with you.”

　

 He stared straight at me, and I looked away.

　

“Lord Ewaldt, you said you would wait.”

“Yes, I’ll wait. But I’ll make an effort to woo you. Until you agree.”

　

I looked up, dazed.

　

“Until I agree?”

“You and I both have long life spans. Even if you don’t agree now, one day you may decide it’s a good idea. Until then, you can remain an executive. I’ll just wait for your heart.”

　

 Suddenly, Lord Ewaldt smiled and rested his chin on his hand.

 I realize that the being before me is the Demon Lord.

 Even if I refuse to become Queen, I’m sure that Lord Ewaldt will not lose anything.

If he keeps me close as an executive, there’s a chance that I’ll change my mind someday, but even if I don’t, he can keep me bound to him as an executive.

 Whether I nod or shake my head, I am in the hands of Lord Ewaldt.

　

“…… Isn’t that very, very cunning of you?”

　

 The words that came out of my mouth sounded just like a child’s.

 His crimson eyes narrowed in amusement.

　

“I’m the Demon Lord after all. I can do whatever I want.”

　

That made me laugh.

　

“Lord Ewaldt, you are an interesting person.”

　

A hand reached out and took a lock of my hair.

 And Lord Ewaldt stood up and kissed it.

　

“I hope you’re interested in me.”

　

 Thank goodness I’m an undead(Lich).

 Otherwise, I’m sure my face would have turned bright red.

　

 …… Ah, I thought I didn’t need love anymore.

　

 The Demon Lord is trying to give me what I threw away.

There’s nothing to dislike about him to begin with.

 Because the original didn’t kill me.

　

　

　

　

　

　

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 Half a month has passed since the incident with Lord Rodolphe’s younger brother.

I am still living comfortably in the Demon Castle.

If anything had changed, it was that the looks the demons were giving me now were filled with awe.

　

 …… ah, and Lord Rodolphe’s attitude.

　

 The first time I went to the room where the executives were gathered after the tea party with Lord Ewaldt, Lord Rodolphe apologized.

　

“I’m sorry for my stupid little brother! He should have known the power of the Demon Queen! And yet he defied you, he couldn’t complain if he was killed…… fuh!!”

　

 He bowed his head deeply, and that feeling was enough for me.

　

“It’s fine. I may have gone a bit overboard.”

“No, you held back on him, didn’t you? If the Demon Queen really used magic, he would have been helpless.”

　

 Rodolphe’s shoulders slumped and his tail dropped.

　

“I’m sure he’s learned his lesson after this incident, so I have decided to pledge my loyalty to the Demon Queen, as have my subordinates. …… I would like to thank you again for pardoning my brother’s rudeness.”

“Fufu, then please continue as you have been. I am restless without your high spirits, Lord Rodolphe, and I’m only just getting used to your loud voices.”

“…… If the Demon Queen says so.”

　

 Lord Rodolphe looked a little cute as he turned his face away and scratched his head in embarrassment.

 Later, Rodolphe’s brother, named Wilde, also came to offer his apologies after his wounds had healed.

 It seems that the reason why he asked to fight me was to show everyone what I was capable of, seeing that the other demons were against me.

 Even though he knew that I was superior in terms of magic, it was difficult for them to accept the fact that I was formerly human.

 That’s why he wanted to show my true power and make the other demons understand what would happen if they were to stand against me.

 Sir Wilde himself did not seem particularly opposed to me becoming Queen.

　

“You possess the same amount of mana and presence as the Demon Lord. Only fools or weaklings who can’t read the strength of their opponents would seriously oppose you, but it would be troublesome if the number of demons decreased any further.”

　

In his own way, Sir Wilde was being thoughtful.

　

“I think it would be troubling if you were to disappear. And if there are people who would be sad about it, then it’s not something you should throw away your life so easily for.”

　

 Speaking of this, Sir Wilde laughed.

　

“After all, the Demon Queen is a former human. Even if I challenged a strong person and was killed, if you were a demon, you would just call me an idiot and that would be the end of it.”

“But you do care about your family, friends and colleagues, don’t you?”

“Yes, I do.”

“In that case, we must treasure them. I believe that sometimes we become stronger precisely because we have someone to protect.”

　

But I was betrayed.

 As I continued, Sir Wilde scratched his head.

His mannerisms were exactly the same as Lord Rodolphe’s.

　

“Ah, well, the Demon Lord wouldn’t do something like that.”

　

That made me roll my eyes.

　

“How can you say that?”

“We Demons are connected to the Demon Lord. That’s how I know. The Demon Lord would never lie to his people, and he would never betray them.”

“Lord Ewaldt kills demons sometimes, right?”

“Yes, but that’s because they do something that will get them killed. That’s not the same as betraying someone.”

　

 “So that’s why,” Sir Wilde says with a look.

　

“Please become the Demon Queen.”

　

 I couldn’t answer right away.

I couldn’t say “yes” or “no”.

　

“The Demon Lord didn’t just say he wanted you as his Queen without any thought. I think he has been looking for the Demon Queen.”

“I know, that……”

　

 Maybe he has paid more attention to me and been kinder to me than anyone else in my life.

 He is a Demon Lord, but he is not a Demon Lord to me.

 That’s why I was hesitant.

　

 …… Can I really trust him?

　

 I don’t want to be betrayed again.

　

 …… Does he love me?

　

 Even though we only just met.

　

“Me and my brother both think that it would be nice if the Demon Queen was by the Demon Lord’s side. Maybe the Demon Queen is something the current demons need, because she’s not like other demons…… I couldn’t beat the Demon Queen at all, and I didn’t even feel frustrated. Rather, I thought, ‘It’s no wonder the Demon Lord chose her!’. Your mana is incredible, too.”

“And yet, Sir Wilde, you are amazing for challenging me to a fight.”

“I’m, you see, just an idiot. I’m not very good at thinking.”

　

 I feel a little jealous.

 Demons are much more caring, have a stronger sense of community, and are more honest than humans.

I was never able to repair my relationship with my family.

 On the contrary, I was unceremoniously cut off.

　

 …… I wonder if it’s different here, …….

　

“I’ll think about it a little more.”

　

 What do I think of Lord Ewaldt?

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