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The hero, meeting the king

—– An hour after the execution.

I went to the king to convey my impressions of today’s show.

The king is currently staying in a corner in a separate field on the south side of Auerbach Castle.

He was always there, and he didn’t move.

When I arrived to the king’s room, the guards guarding the door became very nervous.

They don’t have to be so tense, I don’t intend to eat them. For now.

[Raul-sama… ..]

The guards bowed their heads with frightened faces.

[The king has called me]

[Yes! We are informed of that!]

The guards opened the double door and announced my visit.

[The hero Raul Evans-sama has arrived]

There is a huge bed in the center of the spacious room.

Putting my hands in my pockets, I casually walked in.

The first thing you notice is the large magic tool that surrounds the bed.

A light blue liquid flows into the clear glass container, and several tubes from there are connected to the king’s body.

What is sent into his body is a potion of the highest grade created by the court magicians.

Even if he is someone they call the king of kings, he is still a human.

The disease that is devouring his body has already spread all over, so if the potion does not continue to be administered, he will not last five minutes.

The innumerable snake-like tubes that extend from the magic tool are the lifelines for the king.

[What did you think, hero? Did you enjoy the show I made for you?]

The bedridden king asked me.

The helpers who were close by for anything, read the atmosphere and backed away.

I stood in the space open to me and looked at the king.

Despite being ill for years, the king’s eyes were still full ambitions.

He doesn’t even to try to hide his greedy nature.

Although he is a wrinkled old man, he still believes that the world is his and that everything moves as he expects.

I looked at the poor old man, and opened my mouth.

[I’ll say it wasn’t too bad.]

[Hoo. Those trash that I thought wasn’t useful anymore manage to entertain you?]

[At first it was rather boring. But when they followed my instructions, it became something than could entertain me]

General Ernst’s subordinates were sentenced to be executed.

In that case, their expressions should be more entertaining.

Still, it seems the executioners thought it would be okay if they just killed them.

It seems they don’t have enough imagination.

That’s why I ordered them skinned one by one while they were still alive. Then they sewed the skins to make suits.

Those who were skinned while feeling severe pain, were made to wear clothing made of human skin.

It was amazing to see how they rolled on the ground in a rampage while screaming in pain.

It was like a dance of death.

The executioners who were hesitant at first became more enthusiastic by the smell of blood and the cheerings of the spectators.

In the end, let’s say I was able to enjoy that bloody sight.

The assembled spectators were happy with what they saw, and I think they were screaming with joy.

[To enjoy the execution of someone they don’t even hold a grudge against, the people of this kingdom are amazing]

[Fuhahaha! If you say so. But not as much as you!]

When I smiled, the king spoke after a little thought.

[The evil to commit unimaginable cruelties. You think you are the only one right?]

The king muttered in a serious tone looking at the ceiling.

[What do you mean?]

[—–Information came that a person calling himself a hero is hunting demons near the border]

[Hee~ I am having fun every day in the capital. Do you think I did it?]

Taking an arrogant attitude, the king fell silent to think in less than a second.

[The man who is hunting demons has been investigated as an imposter. But, it seems that he looks very similar to you]

[Hmm. That’s a very interesting story]

Yes of course. I knew that a long time ago.

But I pretended it’s the first time I’ve heard of it.

Still, does he really look similar to me? Although the information I received from a clone that I sent for monitoring said it was like a very degraded version.

At that moment, one of the ministers who is always with the king, said something unnecessary.

[If I may, Your Majesty… ..I think it is too early to determine if that demon hunter is an imposter… ..]

[Minister Alcott. Who the hell asked for your opinion?]

The king was pressuring the minister for what he had done. Wait wait. I don’t want that boring development. So–

[Ohh]

By snapping my fingers, I activated my dark magic.

[…… ..? Ah… .. Agahhahhhahh… ..?]

As soon as the minister bent his body, little by little he began to dry out.

And a mummy was completed in no time.

By showing him how the minister died, the king was impressed.

Of course, the king himself did not complain to me.

[R-Raul-sama? How can you do something like that in front of His Majesty… ..!]

When I saw the other ministers getting noisy, I shrugged.

[Well, I was wondering if he really was an imposter. It is suspected that I am hunting demons right? How cruel it is to think that a man as kind as me can do that]

As I started to laugh, the ministers answered me with pale faces.

[Such ruthless behavior… ..! Our king will not be silent!]

[That’s right! Even Princess Victoria was punished as a result of the same behavior—–]

[It’s okay]

[W-what?]

At the king’s words, the weaklings were confused.

[Your Majesty…..?]

[Certainly Minister Alcott’s behavior was disrespectful. I apologize on his behalf]

Everyone in the room took a deep breath except me.

[Haha. Don’t worry I don’t mind]

I looked around with an arrogant attitude.

The pale-faced ministers looked away hastily.

I don’t understand why they are so confused.

Why did they think the king would punish me? Victoria was abandoned for killing the ministers? It was just a treatment of her as the princess.

This king is not stupid enough to treat me the same way.

When I moved my line of sight, the king after giggling a little, spoke.

[Let’s go back to the main topic. On the case of the impostor… ..apparently, he’s working with the great wizard Wendell, who was your partner. Wendell is now with a merchant named Cameron Allingham, who has a large import business in a port city]

[Hee~]

I had a face that said “This is the an information I didn’t know.” Of course, I already knew everything.

Wendell and Allingham both are in my list.

It is impossible that i didn’t have information about them.

[It seems they are making huge profits by selling demons as slaves]

[Are they really allowed to do those kinds of things without the king’s permission in this kingdom? Or do you considered them as criminals —–]

[That’s right. I can’t allow them to do what they want. If that’s true, they must be crushed, together with the impostor]

The king muttered as he looked at the ceiling.

Even if it is a decision to save or kill others, his words were more like an empty tone.

Now that the war is over, perhaps he lost interest in Allingham which was not very helpful.

[But is that okay with you? He’s a merchant who helped you during the war]

[Even if he was useful during the war, he is now useless when the war ended]

Oh, I understand that very well. Because they treated me exactly the same way.

[Anyone can carry out the Allingham murder. The problem is the great wizard Wendell. It seems to be difficult to get rid of that. Because he is the best magician in the kingdom. Only someone like you could match him. I think you understand what I mean even if I don’t order it right?]

The king looked at me with sharp eyes.

Yes Yes. You want me to kill them, don’t you?

I mean, I don’t need any requests. No matter who tells me, they are my prey.

[Don’t get the wrong idea, king. Don’t add unnecessary things either]

I’ve been thinking about how to cook them in the best way.

When I tapped his shoulders, and after the king stiffened, he gave a huge laugh.

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Sorry a day late there was a typhoon and knock out all the electricity, water and internet. So I wasn’t able to post yesterday. Also my house was flooded waist deep but no problem anyway no update for a week due to reasons.