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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: selkie
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“Your Majesty the Demon King, I pledge my loyalty!”
The Demon King, who attempted to seduce me.
In response, I immediately bowed my head and showed absolute obedience.
If I had been more relaxed, I might have pushed back at least once…
But at this point, where I was aware that my life was hanging by a thread, I had no room left to deliberate.
More than anything, from the moment I entered the Demon King’s castle, I had been thinking of severing ties with the hero party and serving the Demon King.
A normal hero might have felt conflicted about this, but as an ordinary person, I had no such
overwhelming sense of mission, and as a victim of an NTR game, I had already lost all affection for the humans of this world.
Given the situation, I had no reason to feel any aversion to kneeling before the Demon King, and
ultimately, the moment the Demon King extended a hand, I grabbed it without the slightest hesitation.
And right after that…
As the tension from the fear of death slightly eased, I began to feel a moment of regret, realizing that I had acted too rashly.
“Ha… damn it… No matter how you look at it, surrendering like this is just too bad for the image… What if this causes problems later?”
Fortunately, the Demon King did not bring up any unpleasant topics regarding my unrestrained actions.
However, at this moment, I could see it.
In that instant, I saw a hint of confusion on the Demon King’s face.
“At the very least, I should have shown some hesitation… Accepting the surrender so readily probably diminished the Demon King’s trust in me quite a bit…”
As can be seen in historical records and stories, generals who refused to surrender until the very end and eventually capitulated tended to gain greater trust.
Even if they ultimately surrendered, showing loyalty to their previous lord or country could provide a crucial opportunity for the other party to think, “This person can still be trusted.”
However, I was currently gripped by the fear of death and could not show such a demeanor, which I found quite painful.
“To start off losing points like this… Since it has come to this, I must really show my loyalty and abilities for the Demon King for a while…”
Thus, with a sigh of relief at the fact that I had survived,
I resolved to show my determination to demonstrate my loyalty and abilities moving forward. Since it had come to this, I would look as eager as possible and shouted at the Demon King.
“In the future, I shall live and die for Your Majesty as your sword, and your comrades shall be my
comrades, and your enemies shall be my enemies! I humbly request that you grant me the opportunity to show this loyalty!”
It felt as if I were declaring to a boss, “I will work hard from now on, so please keep an eye on me.”
And…
Seeing me like this, the Demon King nodded slowly with a serious expression.
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The hero who pledged absolute loyalty to the Demon King
He had the Demon King provide him with new clothes, meals, and a room to reside in before returning to her own room.
And right after that,
The Demon King felt a fatigue greater than that from the battle earlier wash over her as she lay her body on the bed.
“Hu…”
The Demon King appeared a bit disheveled, unlike her usual self.
At this moment, she could feel an uncomfortable emotion lingering in her heart despite having successfully persuaded the hero she had aimed for.
And…
She could easily recognize the reason why…
The hero, who had accepted her persuasion and pledged his loyalty.
However…
Seeing the expression on the hero’s face during that moment of humiliation and despair, the Demon King could not help but be shocked.
The hero’s face showed no hesitation or shame whatsoever.
What burned brightly in him was only a clear passion and desire, and that scene evoked an image of a demon swearing heartfelt loyalty to her in joy.
If a normal demon had made such a pledge, the Demon King would not have felt any discomfort.
However… the problem was that the person who made such a pledge was none other than a human… And a hero, the protector of humans, at that.
He had been regarded as a being that must kill and eliminate demons, swinging his sword without hesitation.
The man, who had lived his life soaked in hostility toward demons,
Had just now, without the slightest hesitation, and without any trace of deceit, pledged loyalty to her, the Demon King.
And at the same time, he declared.
Her enemies…
That is, the humans,
From this moment on, were his enemies.
Of course, the hero’s declaration could be interpreted as not a bad thing for the Demon King, the monarch of demons.
She was the Demon King who intended to use the hero as a sword to defeat the allied forces of various races, including humans.
In such a situation, the hero’s clear attitude would surely be beneficial rather than harmful.
However…
This was only looking at the hero from a political perspective…
From the Demon King’s point of view, who had empathized with the hero’s suffering after being abandoned by his companions moments ago.
The hero’s decisive change in attitude was enough to evoke an utterly chilling feeling.
The one who possessed noble beliefs had turned it all upside down in an instant. The iron will that sought to protect the country had been shattered to pieces,
And the sword he had lifted to protect thousands and tens of thousands of humans had now been turned into a sword to kill thousands and tens of thousands of humans.
Thus, witnessing the brutally desperate fall of a human in real-time right before her eyes,
The Demon King could not help but feel a complex mix of deep and profound sadness within her heart, even as she acknowledged that she would utilize such a hero.
But…
Despite such inner conflict, in that moment, the Demon King decided to once again solidify her resolve.
Regardless of her personal emotional conflict, she was the Demon King.
She was the ruler who governed all demons and held the duty to exert her full strength for the nation’s benefit.
Having come this far, she could not let trivial emotions interfere with the critical matters of the nation.
“The hero’s heart aches, but it cannot be helped… Since it has come to this, I shall do my utmost to fulfill his wishes as much as possible.
I wonder if this will help heal his broken heart, even a little…”
Thinking this, the Demon King began to rise from her seat, adjusting her attire and face once more.
Since she had made up her mind, she wanted to have a more detailed conversation with the hero regarding this matter.
She knew it felt a bit early.
However, despite such thoughts… She decided to act as she wanted.
Unlike her usual self…
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“…gulp…”
The feast of delicacies laid out before me.
Seeing the table filled with foods I had never seen in my life, I could not help but swallow automatically.
“Indeed… Is it because she is the Demon King? The treatment is on a different level. Honestly, since coming to this world, the only food I’ve eaten is dried-up bread and moldy jerky…”
I had become possessed around the time when supplies were beginning to run low as we approached the Demon King’s castle.
Given that it was a time when, after a long journey, I was on the brink of reaching my destination, there was no way the food supply would be abundant.
For someone like me, a table laden with foods whose origins I did not even know was more than enough to make my eyes go wide.
“Then, please enjoy your meal, and if you need anything, do not hesitate to let me know.”
The demon maids of the Demon King’s castle politely bowed and stepped back.
As soon as they left, I felt an intense hunger that I had momentarily forgotten explode within me, and I immediately began to focus on the meal.
The savory yet sweet taste filled my mouth.
Starting with fresh vegetables I had never seen before, To meat from beasts that was savory yet tender,
A noodle dish made in a peculiar manner.
And, desserts that melted away as soon as I put them in my mouth.
As I experienced a luxurious feast unlike anything I had ever encountered before, both in this body and in my previous one, I began to feel as if all the hardships I had endured thus far were simply melting away.
“Although I nearly choked at one point, I guess I can say that I have safely passed this dangerous hurdle? Good. From now on, I’ll live my best as the servant of the Demon King, not as some miserable hero. And if given the chance, I will seek revenge on those damnable bastards…”
Just as I was starting to think about future plans while my meal was gradually winding down,
– Knock, knock, knock
“Huh? Yes, come in.”
The sudden sound of knocking.
I felt puzzled and looked towards the slowly opening door.
And right after that, a familiar-looking woman entered my view.
I immediately stood up from my seat and bowed my head to her in respect.
“Yo-… your Majesty the Demon King. What brings you here?”
