Chapter 87 – 87. Return of the Empress (1)
-12 hours after entering Gehenna / Eastern Frontier Hideout-
Phew-
While doing so, Dick turns off her collar.
…Are you really not getting tired of these bastards?
12 hours have passed since Gehenna entered.
And of course, Dick went to kill the devil, thinking that he was a damn mother in his own way, but it turned out that he was a wicked devil who did not want to make children fight and shed blood, so they accepted him.
In particular, reincarnation happens to monsters too.
It was surprising that the Demon King was also a reincarnated person, but that wasn’t really a problem.
Sometimes souls cross dimensions and are reincarnated into another world, not because someone arbitrarily reincarnated them, but as a simple exchange of souls or contact.
It’s not something that doesn’t exist, and it’s not surprising. It had been more than 1,000 years since he had been reincarnated in the first place, and naturally, it was a time when exchanges between dimensions were active.
Let’s change the person who is in charge of soul energy, such as the Minister of Death! This was exactly the case when reincarnating someone.
But these days, the Minister of Death doesn’t do any work, leaving it to his subordinates and just playing around.
And recently, there was even a large-scale ‘reincarnation’ carried out by Nodens.
When I think about it, I’m really going crazy.
At this point, it was time for the hikikomori woman in the corner to come to her senses.
I know that there was some kind of deal in the past when Nodens helped the ‘Black Pharaoh’ when he was running around messing around, and even if he said he was the one to do it every time he was seen, it’s a law that a guy who used to steal should do it.
He knew that Nodence was a better fan than him, and of course, since he was a mere mortal who gained powers as a human, he had more know-how than him.
…
And, the result is the chaos that is unfolding in Elcadia right now.
It looks like these crazy guys are planning something again, and Demon Sultan, who has no way to stop it and has once again put a leash around his neck, is about to see it again.
…Damn it.
However, what makes him unable to tighten it as tightly as before is the woman with black hair and purple eyes who is looking at him intently, wearing a lab coat and holding an umbrella.
This is probably because Machina is openly threatening.
-If you do that trick to my man one more time, we will all be killed together. You and me, all of us together. If you want to see that fun thing, if you persecute my man for it, then I can just do what I find fun too. Hehe… How about a showdown to see who is crazier?
Seriously, if I were to have a crazy match with this bitch, there is no one that could outright win.
When the Black Pharaoh sees this, he will definitely say, ‘You become the embodiment of madness.’
Well, that’s good.
It’s like you’re looking at yourself here and now.
And yet, they are doing a good job of not making a fuss here.
“…”
Are you not going? She might have said something like this, but this woman had already prepared everything in the first place.
And I’m still checking it periodically. When you go to the designated location, a trap will be activated that will kill Clark there.
“You’re not saying you’re not going?”
“I was hoping you’d be a crazy bitch to go.”
Hehe, I really like a quick-witted man like you.”
Crazy bitch.
But at the same time, the reason why she felt sorry for him in many ways was because he was indebted to her in many ways.
Mine also looks at him and her, doesn’t say anything, quietly lets her ride in her car, and just watches the winter rain fall after her.
And then the white snake Lamia girl came up next to her.
And Machina saw that girl.
And the girl speaks to Machina.
“…Are you not surprised to see this body?”
“…Is there any reason to be surprised? I’ve seen more idiotic and strange things than you, and now there are two in front of you, right? Little snake girl. Aren’t you too self-conscious?”
“Hey.”
“He’s noisy, he seems like a brat who thinks he’s proud to begin with, but when he does that, he says things that contain all the bitterness in the world-“
“Don’t say strange things for no reason when you don’t have enough time to listen to only good words.”
“…Tsk.”
Anyway, it’s like this. He is a man who is sincere when it comes to his children. So it’s good. So I am also dissatisfied. After all, he threw his two children into a mess, and the harsh words he spat at him still hurt to the point where my bones are aching.
“Hehe, hehe-! Now you’re ready to help me! Good! In the name of the next Demon King, make you my number one subject-“
Tsk.
I don’t know what the situation around you will be like.
Of course, Dick just looked at Aris and smiled. And Makina felt cold as she looked at it. That’s because this guy has never made an expression like this, other than when he was looking at a poor sentient being who was begging for a long time.
How happy I laughed watching that student roll.
And now I have another disciple here.
This is what I’m going to do to my student.
I am already listening to all the conversations in this dimension, and at the same time, I am discussing with that damn disciple and the Demon Lord.
That is, he takes Aris as Clark Dunbringer’s disciple and teaches her magic.
“Little Demon Lord? Are you interested in magic?”
And because Dick knows the future, he is talking with a grin on his face, and because he knows that there is terrible pain behind him, Makina frowns and shakes her head, different from her relaxed expression a moment ago.
“Heung! Isn’t that obvious? Exploding with a boom! Isn’t that magic?”
No, the guy in front of you is someone who can make a popping sound and explode with his fist.
To be honest, he is a guy who doesn’t need magic.
The gauntlet on my left hand recently.
…Hmm.
It’s a high-performance, high-quality gauntlet that seems useless in this era.
It seems to be a combination of different technologies in many ways, and it has the technical ability to freely handle it.
Seeing how he uses magic with it, it’s just like a walking pseudo-nuclear bomb.
Well, that’s good.
Teach magic.
If you can learn yourself, should you learn it? I did, but
It’s bothering.
Highly developed technology is indistinguishable from magic.
I already had no need for magic. He originally lived without a tool, but only survived with things he made himself and helped the man in front of him.
Yes, that gauntlet on my left hand.
…Hmm.
Did you say the guy who made that was Clark?
Aside from the fact that I’m going to destroy it anyway, I think it’ll be quite fun.
“Hey, fuck.”
“Call me properly~ Diiiiic Joe Onson.”
What a damn bastard. I can’t throw this away.
And when Dick sees his expression, he asks seriously.
“So what do you want to say?”
“You’re the one who made that left hand. It’s a golden sun named Clark.”
“That’s true, but why?”
“That’s interesting. If you made it yourself, I’d like to teach you some techniques.”
“Didn’t you come here for a test?”
“Do you think I can’t kill you just because I know?”
“…That’s true too.”
Now that I think about it, she’s not a woman I wouldn’t be able to kill even if I knew her.
And now she wants to kill her so she can kill Clark. Doing this is also to train Clark.
…
More powerful enemies are coming for him.
Just now, Jupiter bit the person who tried to interfere and chased them away, but he cannot continue to interfere like this. Because the Demon Sultan has opened his eyes again.
“Apart from trying to kill people, I’m curious about what they’ll create with my skills. It’s purely my curiosity. What do you think, will you do it?”
“Why don’t you ask him that instead of me?”
“Ah, I was just asking out of courtesy. I’m going to be forced to inject it anyway.”
That’s what I said, but I’m sure he’ll absorb it if you tell him.
Because that guy is also a idiot among idiots.
And as expected, as expected from a nobleman, the door opens just beyond the hiding place.
A large group of people appear after opening the dimensional gateway passage created by Atlac Nacha and Nia.
Wow, there are a lot.
First, Clark and his group, including Gawain and Mira Dawn Bringer, and then the dark elves led by Eris.
And 7 witches and a few followers.
At first glance, there are less than 100 people.
And before that, a short-haired woman with blue hair and gray eyes wearing black leather armor standing next to Clark.
And as soon as she saw her face, Elizarote was waiting impatiently. And Batistan stands up and calls her.
“Sister!!!”
“Miss!!!!”
“Ahaha! Elizarote! You’ve grown a lot! And…Batistan, it’s been a while…Oh my!”
And she hugs her younger sister Eliza Lotte, who runs towards her with a body tackle, and warmly welcomes her family’s return, shedding tears. The young noblewoman, who was talking about her noble duties, duties, principles and order, bursts into tears and runs towards her older sister, causing her to cry.
“Sister…Sister…Ugh, uhhh- I’m really, really glad you’re safe and back again…Sister…Ugh.. …It was so, so hard. Ever since my sister became like that…Ugh…”
And even Clark watching it from a distance.
Looking at that, Dick could tell what decision Clark had made.
Of course, I don’t think the person involved will accept that.
That’s because I’ve already seen it all.
From beyond the dimension to Clark and Elizabeth’s passionate kiss time.
Oh my god, I thought he was dead and came to the afterlife with me, so he suddenly gave me such a passionate kiss.
Of course, being young is best.
Well, not when it’s really hot.
In the meantime, there was an uninvited guest.
Of course Jupiter.
A being better known as [Zeus].
A bad relationship with that libertine.
Naturally, since Dick was already at odds with Jupiter, he had little to worry about.
When he tried to kidnap and rape Mine, who was right next to him, he chased him across the dimension and immediately defeated him.
Just as the slave had his dick cut off, he cut off his dick in the same way.
That’s the story.
Clark, putting aside his own sentiments, is now keeping his distance, looking at the scene of the sisters’ reunion with somewhat bitter eyes.
And Elizabeth, who has Clark in her sights.
It looks like he’s trying to hold on to her somehow in case he disappears right away, and of course he’s going to try to escape before Elizabeth catches him.
From Dick’s old senses, this guy is clearly trying to keep Elizabeth from getting involved in his cold and dark path of revenge.
I know.
And knowing how difficult and lonely that cold path of revenge is, Dick hopes that Clark will not go down that path.
And if that happens…
For sure,
He would become the exact opposite of what his father wanted.
…The day was bright, so I went in at dawn and came back in the middle of the day.
The approximate time it took was about 12 hours.
…
Yes, if it weren’t for that demilich bastard, it would have ended a long time ago.
Minerva would also have had many conversations with her friend.
I think the heartbreaking breakup would have been somewhat less.
In addition, there was interference from a being who appeared to be Jupiter towards Minerva.
…
They are really fucking shit until the end.
Rain chases down the trail and tells Elizabeth, who had just experienced a heartbreaking breakup, what happened to her. Naturally, she cooperated with Bia on her way to save Elizabeth, and also tells her everything about what happened before that.
And finally, she asked me to take care of Elizabeth and kept the matter of her departure a secret.
…
Isn’t it?
She had been struggling for 5 years, had been in a near-dead state for 2 years, and now that she had saved everything, what more could she do here?
I’m tired now, and I’ve done all I can.
She now deserves her life back in return for all she has fought for.
What I couldn’t get back, she needs to get back.
…
There’s nothing good about being around a crazy person like this.
I’ve already distanced myself, and of course this woman must have sensed that, and calls me like this every time I try to distance myself.
“Clarke, please come here.”
And that habit-like movement showing off one’s beauty and elegance (?) By fluttering the blue, unbalanced bob hair.
It’s one of her habits every time she speaks, and something she only does when she’s in an extremely good mood.
…
Don’t ask me why I know.
“…Damn, do it among yourselves. It’s time for families to hang out together, but if there’s a black bastard in the group, what’s the point? Don’t pull, you gorilla!!”
“Now, come here Clark. Do you think you can overcome my strength? And have you ever seen such a pretty gorilla?”
“Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen Clark being dragged around like this.”
No, please stop watching and stop me too…!
And I look towards my sister asking for help, but I wonder what she is thinking. And even Eris right next to me was just looking at me and laughing. And soon after, Elizabeth’s cold gaze turns to Eris.
Of course, Eris countered without being intimidated by it, and soon her eyes turned to Aris, and finally to Tio.
And as soon as Tio makes eye contact, he is immediately startled and squats down.
Aris takes one look at her, but as she sees her sister’s gaze and her innocent, innocent appearance, she quickly withdraws her gaze.
Did she decide that she wasn’t a threat?
…
However, he doesn’t seem to like Tio Gransha that much.
And Tio is also uncomfortable with Elizabeth.
That’s right.
From Tio’s point of view, even though her strength was shattered, she would be seen as a monster who did not fall and continued to block the path.
Because I, too, still remember the image of Elizabeth standing next to the mountain of monsters piled up next to her, using a broken greatsword as support.
And she fought desperately against that cruelty.
In the end, we were able to open the road to the Demon King, and she almost died.
She really had a lot stacked up, especially considering that when she faced Tio, she immediately tried to chokeslam him to death with his capital.
Moreover, Tio was so overwhelmed that he couldn’t even resist.
Anyway, a meeting with a former enemy.
And even the appearance of the newly established leadership of the Demon King’s army.
Looking at all of this, calculating calmly and checking to see if they are allies or enemies, the innocent, princess-sick female knight seen inside the expedition seems like nothing more than cuteness.
Is this her real self?
Do it.
…
Because I never showed her my true self.
So I don’t want to show it.
That’s it.
And I don’t want to show what path I’m trying to take.
Still, she catches me.
“Well, don’t be like that. Did you say hello to Elizarote? That blond tanned girl I told you about in the letter! It’s the golden sun!”
“No, you’re really calling me a bully, you crazy bitch. Take it in moderation, you gorilla. If I’m a bully, you’re a gangster, right?”
And after hearing those words, Elizarote and Batistan’s faces turn white.
“Ohhoho~ I will let you get away with anything you say for today. You deserve it. Let it be an honor for you to know. You are the only man that Elizabeth Pantalone accepts.”
“What? Why are you leaving out Gawain, who you had a party with?”
“It’s true that he’s a great colleague, but I recognize my ‘man,’ so what’s the problem?”
No crazy.
Naturally, Elizarote also looked at me and asked Elizabeth, who also answered.
“…Huh, then should I call you brother-in-law?”
“That was decided from the moment I was revived by his hands, Elizarote. So, practice in advance.”
“Golden sun, brother-in-law?”
Crazy.
“…Gah, ladies! Any more than this is rude to Clark!”
And Batistan clears his throat and intervenes to cut it.
Elizabeth keeps pushing forward as if it’s no big deal.
“Batistan, before I do that, let me ask you something. Am I still your master?”
“The only master over me is Lady Elizabeth – Countess of Pantalone, the Margrave.”
“Okay, if that’s the case, send a letter to my parents’ house. They say they’re taking a man with them.”
“…Hey, who is my doctor?”
“I can’t hear very well~”
Wash your child.
Why are you doing this, really?
Naturally, my sister just smiled. There’s a chance they’d be angry here, but they’re not, and even Anna, Lucy, and Nia are not.
I am receiving the stinging gaze of these three.
-Wow~ Is this really shit?
And even Sylphid was circling around me and laughing.
“Could it be that you were planning on stealing the lips of the daughter of a great nobleman and then pretending nothing happened and running away?”
And then there was Elizabeth, pushing her face towards me and pressing me as if she was going to kiss me at any moment.
…I remember it definitely wasn’t like this during the expedition.
Did something feel strange after coming back to life?
Reverse Arc’s test results showed that there was no mental contamination or anything like that.
However, looking at Dick’s disapproving expression from afar, it’s clear-
This is clearly Dick Johnson’s trap.
I try to escape somehow, but…
Unfortunately, I’m not strong enough to shake off this gorilla’s power without magic.
“…No, that’s you-“
“Don’t run away Clark.”
Wow-
I’m really going to break my wrist.
Although she was smiling, it was not an illusion that the focus on that beautiful face and eyes seemed to have disappeared in an instant.
“Ah, I’m sorry, Clark. But… I still want to return the favor. So please don’t run away. I’m confident in the chase.”
“What?”
“Excuse me, if I’m going to chase you, I’m confident hehe. Well, anyway.”
Then Elizabeth released her hand from her hand, cupped her chin with her hand, patted her cheek, looked at me, and she said to Batistan:
“Batistan, do you think Clark doesn’t deserve it? Do you think he doesn’t deserve the grand noble’s reward?”
“…That’s- no, before that, the marriage issue was-“
“Common sense says so, right? A benefactor who saved my life for two years? And besides, I received a lot of help during the five-year expedition. If it weren’t for Clark, there were fights that would have killed me? If we don’t compensate such a benefactor at the family level, “There’s nothing wrong with being a great noble. If you’re a noble, act like a noble. Shouldn’t you return what you received in the same way you received it?”
“…Miss, the head of the family will be angry. If you decide to do something like that all of a sudden-“
Of course, Batistan is right. After all, what kind of father would be happy for his daughter to be taken away by a strange blond-tanned gangster?
But unfortunately, what about Elizabeth? This was the reaction.
“I tell you to be angry. After all, Edward, if he can’t even make a decision right away when that idiot is acting like this, then he has the right to say something to me.”
“That-“
Of course, there is a lot to say. It is a self-evident fact that he is very busy when dealing with pressure in Elven Haim or Camelot.
Of course, as Elizabeth continued, I was able to see once again what an outstanding woman she was.
…
“I was the one running most of it in the first place, and I have the right to decide my own path. If you show any pride in that, I will deal with it first, along with Edward. Do you understand?”
…Wow, she really was a very strong woman at home.
And he was even capable.
It seems that Elizabeth is the one who decides everything about her family, and she is the biggest decision-maker in this family, having already surpassed her father’s ability in the past.
Batistan was so overwhelmed by her naturally bold speech that he bowed his head, and Eliza Lotte looked at me and her sister alternately.
Naturally, this is my first time seeing Elizabeth with this kind of action.
In the first place, the expedition itself planned a strategy by coordinating and sharing each other’s opinions. I listened to a lot of Elizabeth and Gawain’s stories in terms of tactical action, and what they said was impossible, I presented a means of solving it with magic.
After presenting so many options, we break through,
It was that way.
“…Then, Edward-“
“Take the lead, Batistan.”
And Elizabeth holds out her hand as if she were familiar with me.
Oh yeah. Shit.
This is always my role.
I took out my sword.
A heavy great sword like Gawain’s.
Said Elizabeth, taking out a greatsword of the size she had used in the past, and handing her the handle – as she was, holding on to her greatsword, which she had received from me, and pinning it to the ground.
“I will cut down the useless hat rack of the idiot who dared to ruin my territory.”
“Kkkk.
Dick is smiling.
For the first time in a long time, I am laughing so hard that my stomach hurts.
Really, it looks like that scoundrel is immediately overpowered by a more active woman and dragged around like that. To put it bluntly, I love you! As I watched him being dragged around by a woman who revealed his feelings to me, I wanted to laugh out loud.
And soon after, Mira is looking at it.
And unlike Mira, the maid, Yonggari, and even the spider are looking at Elizabeth with wary eyes.
There is no real shit like this.
And Machina saw that and said to Dick.
“From what I see, that’s the ‘Let’s share’ ending?”
“I guess that’s not all. That guy has gone from being a fashion golden sun to now walking down the path to becoming a true golden sun. So shouldn’t he be able to overcome this level of hardship on his own?”
“This guy is even worse, you crazy bastard.”
Naturally, the person who enjoys watching this from the side is the worse person.
Yes, of course.
And Dick shouted at Machina in his unique, shitty attitude.
“Yeah, it’s just me~~~~”
“He’s making a fuss, the cow boy down here. He’s not even a cow, but he’s milking a lot of milk. If possible, why don’t you change his name to Milk Cow instead of Tindalos’ Hound?”
“…Both of you, please be quiet.”
Of course, the shame is someone else’s responsibility.
Okay.
It’s enough as long as I’m not embarrassed.