The NTR Hero Knelt Before The Demon King – Chapter 51

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: shyan
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The Demon King had declared I could ask for anything.
In response, various thoughts flashed through my mind for a moment, but ultimately, what I had decided was already clear.

The Demon King referred to me as a “precious person.”

However, unfortunately,

I realized that the meaning behind that expression lacked the depth of true affection.

As the ruler of a nation, the Demon King stood above many people.

She had many precious individuals around her, starting with close aides, and perhaps her definition of “precious” meant I was just one among many.

While there were no negative feelings, it didn’t mean we were close enough to be called lovers.

Of course, this could be interpreted in different ways, but I had a strong desire to clarify the nature of my relationship with the Demon King during this opportunity.

More than just a kiss or a physical relationship,

I wanted to find a way to establish myself as a special presence in the Demon King’s heart, while also potentially eliminating any other “competitors” that might exist.

With that in mind, I decided to choose the most certain and clear path,

and as a result,

I resolved to confess to the Demon King that I wanted to start our relationship as lovers.

“…L-lovers…?”

Immediately after my confession, the Demon King showed a moment of surprise.

She had indeed asked me to speak freely, but even for her, the word “lovers” must have carried significant weight.

If my feelings for her hadn’t surpassed a certain level, I would have been out of luck.

Even if she held some degree of affection for me, as a ruler, she might feel burdened by the idea of dating someone else.

In some cases, even if it was a request made in this situation, she could find it somewhat difficult.

However… in the next moment,

I began to speak quickly to minimize the chances of failure.

I wanted to prevent the Demon King from having too much time to think deeply about it.

“Of course, I’m not asking you to become serious with me right away. To be precise, I mean we should get to know each other lightly… think of it as being kind of like special friends.”

“Special… friends? Ah. So that’s what it means among humans?”

The Demon King asked with a slightly confused expression in response to my words.

To this, I gave her a light smile that conveyed the meaning of ‘being in a relationship isn’t that serious.’

“Yes, certainly. Among those special friends, sometimes relationships can develop into something more serious later on. But starting off as light-hearted friends is quite common among humans. As we get to know each other better, if someone better comes along or if we don’t match well, we can simply part ways easily.”

“Hmm…”

In this world, while nobles might not engage in such practices, free love was commonplace among commoners just like in modern times.

The existence of openly unfaithful women could even happen in this world.
Of course, the more conservative nobles still adhered to old-fashioned courtship customs, but there was no need to bring that up now.
So I aimed to soften the sharpness associated with the term “lovers” as much as possible…
Or rather, I made it seem that way on purpose.
I began closely observing the Demon King’s reaction before me.

“Special friends… But still, calling each other lovers… um…”

It was clear that she was experiencing some confusion between her existing understanding and my words.

I thought about adding a few more words to encourage her, but ultimately decided to let her think for now.

Speaking too much at this point could lead to unintended consequences.

If I pushed too hard while her judgment was clouded, it could trigger rejection instead.

So I remained silent while watching the Demon King closely with deep tension.

And then…

After what felt like an eternity in just one second, the Demon King looked at me and answered cautiously.

“I… I understand. In any case, if you wish for this, then accepting it would be the right thing.”

“Ah…!”

“T-then… from today onward, you are my lover. I… I look forward to our time together.”

“Y-yes! Though I’m lacking in many ways, I will do my best moving forward, Your Majesty!”

The sight of the blushing Demon King speaking with a trembling voice.

At that moment, I was overwhelmed by a strong impulse to hug the beautiful and adorable woman before me tightly.

However, I bit my tongue and forced myself to suppress these feelings.

I began to calm myself down while struggling to contain my overwhelming joy.

‘Right now, I’ve just washed the rice and put it on to cook. I shouldn’t open the lid of the pot too soon. There’s no need to rush; I can gradually build my relationship with the Demon King at my own pace.’

Although I had emphasized the term “friends” a bit, the label of “lovers” still held significant meaning.

From this moment on, it meant I could legally approach the Demon King.

Thinking about how I would cultivate this path moving forward, a deep smile began to bloom on my lips.

With determination, I was resolved to win her heart.

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“So… you really accepted the Hero’s confession without hesitation?”

Belzebuth started to show a very complicated expression as she looked at the Demon King before her.

In response, the Demon King glanced around nervously, like a child being scolded by their mother, and said,

“Uh… it was unavoidable. After all, I was the one who said to ask for anything.”

“Ha…”

“B-but isn’t it okay? It’s just that we became lovers in the sense of being special friends. It’s nothing like what you’re worried about.”

“… But still, a lover is a lover. If this continues, the Hero will be able to walk hand in hand with Your Majesty without anyone saying anything.”

“Well… that’s true…”

The Demon King’s face flushed with embarrassment at Belzebuth’s words.

Seeing her realize what she had done, Belzebuth spoke in a blunt tone.

“And then you might end up hugging each other, kissing, and later… umm… Anyway, now that you’re lovers, you’ll likely want to engage in those kinds of actions. Can Your Majesty handle that?”

“W-well… if I just refuse appropriately…”

“What if you refuse and the Hero gets hurt and goes on a rampage? Just as you were worried about before.”

“…Hmm…”

The Demon King appeared quite flustered by Belzebuth’s barrage of facts.

Watching this powerful demon lord struggle like this made Belzebuth feel overwhelmed about where to start educating her friend.

On one side was a capable being who held a high position in many respects—the Demon King.

Yet even she had almost no experience in matters of romance.

It might have been challenging from the start for the Hero to approach her with such a light-hearted confession of wanting to start as “friends.”

‘No matter what, how did the Demon King get caught up in such shallow tactics? She’s not a fool…’

While something might have come to mind regarding that fact, Belzebuth instinctively brushed it aside.

What mattered now was that the Demon King and the Hero had officially become “lovers.”

Even if it was disguised as being special friends, Belzebuth knew it didn’t carry a light meaning at all.

‘But even so, trying to separate Hee Majesty from the Hero at this point could backfire…’

If they had no relationship at all, it might be different. But now that they were officially lovers, forcing them apart would likely lead to serious repercussions.

If their relationship deteriorated, it could result in losing the momentum they had gained—a worst-case scenario.

‘In that case, we might as well take advantage of this situation as much as possible. Considering our original goals, this could be seen as an opportunity…’

Ultimately, the goal was for the Demon King to completely capture the Hero’s heart and ensure she could control him effectively.

Thinking about it this way, this situation could greatly assist in achieving that goal,

and with that in mind, Belzebuth quickly began brainstorming ideas.

‘Even though he caught us off guard this time… Just wait, Hero. In the end, I’ll make sure you’re completely leashed under our control.’

As she devised her plans and thought of ways to counterattack against the cunning Hero,

she remained unaware of how the Demon King was struggling to suppress a slight smile creeping onto her lips right in front of her.