Goddess, Help Me! Chapter 2

—The Hero returned crestfallen to Tayan, which acted as a buffer zone between the Human world and Demon world. It seems the princess he yearned for was pregnant, and who the other party is was unclear. The scandal shocked the country and was the top news that spread from nation to nation, the noble people of Tayan were known for being outspoken gossipers. The hand that held the cup of sake trembled.

…It's a lie. A lie a lie a lie. That pure and neat and pretty princess, who would only kiss someone with the intention of getting married, would actually sleep around and get pregnant…!

Unbelievable. But rumours are rumours in the end, in the everyday life of a commoner, there's no need for facts about something from a distant country. His country's king is still anticipating his return with news. This was his return. To triumphantly return to his homeland after subjugating the Demon King. But to do so he would need to brush aside the news with a smile.

…It's impossible.

He gently drew his hand towards his chest. Inside his armour was a letter. The letter was delivered the other day and was stamped with the princess's seal. The promise was broken. By her own hands.

『I'll be safe, I'm heading off to subdue the Demon King at daybreak…』

『Yes, Chief Knight… No, Hero-sama. I will be waiting, always…』

『Princess…』

In a corner of the royal castle. Within the area of the garden that rarely had people coming and going, they would see each other, in his mind it was like she was wrapped in sweet honey, a fragile flower within his hands. It is a fact that someone stands next to the princess, the reality is that it isn't him, the spirit of the brave hero was crushed and mashed to pieces. The Demon kingdom's attacks increased as though they had seen the cracks in his spirit, he was heavily fatigued and injured. Even if he coughed up blood and was riddled with wounds, even if he replaced his sword with a cane and struggled to fight again — He wanted to protect his country, and save the world of course, but most of all — he wanted to fulfill the promise with her.

…Princess. What does Your Majesty think? While serving near the country for awhile, with subtle glances towards the interior, I was convinced that you had a close father-daughter relationship, now it seems that you are a completely different person.

Having to place the order onto the table of the despairing hero, the daughter of a restaurant worker looked worriedly at him.

「Mister, are you okay? You're looking kind of blue.」

「Ah….!?」

He raised his face and glanced up at the daughter with empty eyes - his eyes widened. It was similar. Although it was ruined when she spoke, the daughter's appearance and atmosphere, like the princess he yearned for - of before he departed the King's castle, their images overlapped one another.

As the Hero and servant were staring at each other, a figure of a man from a distance away breathed out.

「This lady is quite knowledgeable. In any case, this will end soon.」

He adjusted his hair over his shoulder towards his back.

In the next moment, the figure disappeared.

—

— Tonight was a little different. I was still in the middle of a bed in a hall as usual, that would never change. Usually, Medismerut would rush over with a kneeling slide, today… it was a sudden jumping position. He isn't moving. I wonder if a petrification spell really exists. He supported his body with one foot, preserving a strange half-rising posture. He would likely fall over with a light nudge.

「…Good evening?」

I raised in a cautious voice, immediately the statue took a breath.

「Goddess, lend me your wisdom!」

I unconsciously moved backwards when he jumped into a kneeling position. After all, it seems this meeting can not commence without this position.

「It didn't work?『Strategy to Eliminate the Loving Trust with the Princess』」

「…Did the plan have this sort of name… haa, nono, please excuse me. Regarding that everything went smoothly…」

Medismerut lifted his face and stiffened again. I was enticed to look over as well. There wasn't anything different. I was just taking the opportunity to verify. The clothes were in the form of a night dress like last time. There was hardly a speck of skin shown. Or, I thought.

「Me-san…? Is something wrong?」

I nervously asked. As soon as I called out he started moving, moreover Medismerut's eyebrows were unconsciously drawn downwards and frowning which was uncharacteristic for him. It was always strange, but today was even weirder than usual. What is with his strange behaviour today? He would always prostrate every time. But I'd never seen this behaviour before. Medismerut slowly crawls towards the bed on both knees. Feeling an unknown sense of crisis, I quickly pulled the quilt over top of my body. The sheet was enough to deviate his consciousness, the young man finally returned to me.

「I'm very sorry!」

「…Ah, it's fine.」

「What a kind heart…!」

「Since that is out of the way. I wonder if you can proceed. Have you driven away the Hero from last time?」

He is closer than ever. The young man looking down at the bed is still beautiful. A sound seemed to originate from the hair fell behind him. After prompting, I listened to Medismerut tell the story while his line of vision was fixed onto bed cover.

「— Many of my subordinates have already enslaved the knights from the same village as the Hero. 『The Hero was overwhelmed by the strength of the Inma1, and is no longer the brave hero the princess knows』, I have several items that can be used as evidence. At the same time, we delivered a letter from the princess to the hero. 『To marry another man』… Princess's handwriting was copied perfectly, after writing a couple of sentences on it, and inscribing it with the princess's seal, it seems that the hero whole heartedly believes the contents. In addition, there are rumours of a "Salacious Princess" spreading among the humans.」

The letters and evidence were prepared for the people involved. This was to increase credibility to deter them off the path of the Demon Kingdom, it seems.

…"The cause" of humans. Because of the succubi, the knights from the same village fell into madness.

「As a result, you could say that the lie became a truth… the hero is currently being weathered down by one of my subordinates, the princess is currently on track of calling others to her quarters to find a partner with the exception of the hero. 」

「…Wait a second. Didn't we only have a consultation three days ago…」

「Thirty-two days have passed since the last time you've been here.」

To cause so much heartbreak in that interval, I feel a bit sympathetic towards the hero. And then to be approached gently after an unrequited love. But. What about the princess? You got addicted to pleasure in just a month? Even if you say you can't invade the human world directly, incubi can make direct contact with the princess and do this and that… this story seems unlikely. Were the knights so worthless that they were seduced by the succubi and approached the princess?

If this is true then I'd like to shout.

What is wrong with this country!? Have some awareness about the demons!

―――If I asked him what means he took, he'd definitely tell me all the details. But I didn't want to listen to all of that. If the story extends beyond my imagination, it wouldn't be good for my mental health.

To be this excessively extreme… there was no mercy in the face of the night.

I felt sympathy for the brave hero with a damaged heart. Or maybe it was for his good fortune to face reality.

Eh…?

Was this good?

I was told a story that shook the values of right and wrong, my head spun. I wanted to reprimand Medismerut. My anger needed to be vented.

My precious alone time… after cutting off some of my sleep, a bad aftertaste was left like this. Is this a nightmare? If this continues every few days, is this a series of nightmares?

If Medismerut were hurt, would I be released from this strange dream?

「Can I kick you?」

「…Yes?」

It might be refreshing to kick this man after he knelt down. Is this worth trying to reduce stress? ―――When the demon gave in, I regretted it soon afterwards.

Medismerut raised his face and looked into my eyes in response to this remark.

We stared at each other for a while.

Those ruby eyes were slowly tinging with heat. Cold sweat ran through my body. It was like a frog being stared down by a serpent.

「Absolutely.」

「Eh.」

「My beautiful Goddess. If this body of mine can touch even just your foot, I'll gladly dedicate it to you. 」

What's with this strange switch–!?

The distance between me and the man shortened.

Medismerut placed his hands on the sheet. This is the first time he has touched the bed.

His beautiful face bent down to where my feet were peeking out from under the quilt.

Heee licked it!

He licked the top of my foot-!

I had no response to this sort of development. I could kick his face, but I couldn't retract my feet, only accepting Medismerut's tongue which kept my whole body rigid.

Despite being a cold beauty, his mouth was hot.

「Goddess… to honour the devotion, allow me to do this. 」

「What?…Eh…wa…?」

I don't understand.

But I didn't feel worried.

Eaten. I will surely be eaten if it continues this way. To engage in this sort of fantasy with a demon. I don't have that sort of interest. Not at all, not at all–!

Meaningless thoughts swirled around my head. Medismerut had continued his assault inching his way to the bedsheet. The fluffy barrier against his nose, he aimed his warm tongue at my ankle–

Go~!

「Trespassing is not allowed! I'm going to sleep now! Don't disturb me!」

「…Understood.」

His body slightly bent backwards after receiving a kick to the chin. There was once again a distance between the two of us. My feet quickly retreated back under the quilt.

Medismerut obediently withdrew but did not contain his usual meek appearance. Although he placed one knee on the floor to show his respect, his eyes were alight with desire.

Everybody, gather around–!

What's with this attitude like a pet dog waiting to be fed! I'm scared, I'm not food and won't be delicious at all! Your stomach will be destroyed by indigestion!

「Look away.」

「…Understood.」

My heart was annoying loud. Although I was the type to fall asleep immediately, being exposed to such a gaze wouldn't allow my nerves to calm down at all.

I was saved by Medismerut obediently listening to me. From the beginning I could have used that to stop him from licking my foot. It was a surprise attack.

The young man folded his knees and turned around, I slowly laid down, glaring at the flowing hair against his back. I covered my whole body with the quilt and laid sideways.

If I went to bed, I would no longer see the continuation of this dream.

…At least until the next morning.

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