The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero

Book 4: Chapter 5

It was, an infinite darkness.

No matter how far one went, there was no end.

No matter how long one waited, there was no dawn.

There was one spot, where there was light.

A throne that floated within the darknessonly at that spot.

The one sitting upon that throne, was a black haired young girl.

Her shining red eyes, they asserted that she was not merely some sort of darkness or silhouette.

Then again, it wasnt like that was her true form.

But, it wasnt like she had a true form.

She had become like this after changing into a form that met with a single Humans tastes, that was all.

That which had abdicated even her nameShe was something called the Demon God.

Demon God.

The origin of all demons.

The summit of all demons.

The enemy of all good.

The enemy of all evil.

The understander of all good.

The understander of all evil.

The cause of all contradictions.

The evidence of all logic.

In this place where everything acquires meaning, the Demon God was grinning.

What was in front of the Demon Gods eyes were two figures of a man and a woman.

One was the Demon King Vermudol.

The other was the Majin Rokuna.

Hey, welcome. It was Rokuna, right? Your magic was a failure if we speak about it from the resultsBut it was a fairly good outline.

What the Demon God gave were words similar to appreciation.

However, Rokuna did not replyno, she couldnt reply.

Fear.

An emotion that couldnt be called anything other than that had filled up Rokunas insides.

The black young girl, in front of her eyes.

With just that young girl being there, with just her spinning out words, Rokuna felt her own energy whittling away.

Well, if I were to give it a score out of 100, it would be about a 30. I wont be telling you where it is that you made mistakes thoughbut even so, it was something that gave me some anticipation after such a long time after all. And so I specially invited you here. But man, for me to make this kind of whim, it doesnt happen very often, you know? Well, I wont deny that it means that I was that bored though

Frightening.

That was the only feeling that was within Rokuna.

This place was an airspace that was filled with a dense magical power that she was unable to describe with words.

He was unable to understand anything other than that.

Fumu?

Seeing Rokuna in that state, the Demon God made a puzzled face.

And then, lightly raising her right hand, she snapped her fingers with a *pachin*.

With just that, the fear that had filled up Rokunas insides ended up vanishing.

Eh?

Oh man, sorry, sorry. Right, its been so long since I received guests, you see. Youre alright with this, right?

RokunaAre you alright!?

EhHuh? Ver-cchi?

It was here that Rokuna first noticed that she was being held in Vermudols arms.

Her thoughts werent functioning to the point that she didnt even know that.

And then, at the same time, she felt shaken by the fact that she had become composed.

Just what in the world had happened to her?

However, it was fine to put that investigation off until later.

Are youthe Demon God?

Hearing Rokunas words, the Demon God, while sitting in her chair, made a yawn with a bored looking face.

You also make some boring questions, dont you. The answer is, wellyes, I guess. Its true that I am called that. Then again, I have no recollection of ever claiming to be that.

Then

Whoa there, thats it for the questions. Its not like I brought you here in order to take your questions.

When the Demon God said that, she waved her hand.

Rokuna completely sank into silence.

In exchange, Vermudol asked a question.

In that case, why did you bring us here?

Its one of those, effort prize things. Vermudol, even you dont know anything about me except from the fragments of memory that you had before you became you, right? To encourage this meeting, do your best againthats pretty much it, I guess.

Thats right, thats all there was to this meeting.

At this instant, no one had noticed that Vermudol and Rokuna had vanished from the Lulugal Forest.

It were as if it were an event within a dream, thats all there was to the story.

Is that so.

Yeah, thats how it is. Are you satisfied with this kind of answer, Vermudol?

Vermudol silently nodded to the Demon Gods answer, and continued with in that case.

Can we think of you as our ally?

Ver-cchi!?

Rokuna shuddered at Vermudols remark.

The one that was in front of them right now was something that lied outside the range of normal comprehension. Anything that could offend her should not be said as much as possible.

While still being carried in his arms, Rokuna hurriedly pulled on the hem of Vermudols clothes.

After turning gentle eyes towards Rokuna, Vermudol turned back to the Demon God.

Hnn? Thats quite the interesting question, isnt it?

It was there that the Demon God expressed a grinning smile on her face.

As if she were a mischievous child, it was a lovely smile appropriate for her face.

Yeah, of course. As I am now, I am an ally to you guys.

In that caseI would like to receive a piece of advice or something, but could you give me one?

Hou, so youre fine with just words? Are you sure you dont want to ask me to lend you my strength?

In response to the words of the Demon God who found this surprising, Vermudol replied with a sneer.

What. Did you plan on lending it?

NahNot right now. At the very least, youd need to be able to understand me.

Would you lend it once I do?

Hearing Vermudols line, the Demon God started to tremble a bit.

Her face, which went *buru buru* as it trembled, eventually gave a broad smile, and then she started laughing with a look that said that she found it so funny that she couldnt hold it in. Just like that, the Demon God fell off from her chair, and continued to hold her sides in laughter.

After rolling about and arriving at Vermudols feet, the Demon God suddenly stopped her laughter.

Itll depend on what it is that you want me to do.

Without waiting for Vermudols reply, the Demon God continued her words.

An intense coercive aura, strong enough to bring back the fear within Rokuna that should have disappeared, was emitted from the Demon God.

But you know, VermudolYou had best remember this. I am originally not an ally to anyone. If you try to call me out for boring businessIll get angry, got it?

The Demon God stood up, and gazed at Vermudol with upturned eyes.

That, which looked like an adorable gesture, was a warning.

She was saying that this time, she wouldnt allow Rokuna to summon her as an experiment any more than this.

And then, if the next time she was called out for boring businessit could be said that she would turn her fangs towards Vermudols group.

Understanding that, Rokuna couldnt stop having a cold sweat.

Yeah, you are the trump card. I wont call you out for boring business.

Woah there, it makes me happy for you to say that, but I dont need any spoilers. Dont take away my anticipation for it.

The Demon God held her index finger in front of her mouth, and said *shh*.

Only the outward gesture that said dont say anymore than that was cute, but it was an absolute order that didnt let them consent or refuse.

So, what was it that you wanted again. Some advice?

When the Demon God said that, she spun her index finger around looking like she was troubled thinking about it.

Advice, advice huh. Un, what kind of advice should I give?

She groaned, folded her arms, and restlessly walked around Vermudols group.

After doing that for a little whileshe expressed a smile looking like she had come up with something.

Yosh, Vermudol. Let me your ear for a bit.

Nn? Sure.

While still holding Rokuna in his arms, Vermudol slowly crouched down.

To Vermudol who had done that and went down to her own eye level, the Demon God made a light kiss.

After nimbly separating from Vermudol who was making a surprised face, the Demon God expressed an impish smile.

Yah. Theres a whole bunch of stuff I could give you advice on. But on second thought, doing that sort of thing isnt good. Above all, it wouldnt be fun for me! Thats why, well, could you just put up with just me strengthening the Divine Protection that I gave you.

The strengthening of my Divine Protection?

Well, just think of it as a present. More importantly, do your best, Vermudol. I, have expectations of you after all, you know?

After the Demon God said that and waved her hand, Vermudol and Rokunas figures vanished from that place.

UnBeing a bystander is pretty difficult.

The Demon God said that, and rolled around on the black floor.

*Goro goro* Rolling around and hitting the chair, she stopped, and then, *fuu*, she breathed a sigh.

Ahah, so boring.

After saying that and rubbing the floor with her hands, it was there that the spectacle within the forest somewhere was projected.

The ones in the forest were Vermudol and Rokuna who were just here not too long ago.

The Demon God just silently looked down on them.