The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

The Demon King himself admitted defeat.

When I first heard this from Nero, a demon who manipulates the wind, I thought it was some kind of a trap.

But when Nero put down his weapon and put away his fighting spirit, I realized that the battle was over.

After confirming that the magical spells created by the Demon Lord had been lifted, I rushed into the city and saw the Demon Lord with wounds all over his body and Usato and the others.

However, they were standing side by side, not in rivalry with each other.

Usato looked relieved to see me, but I was in a state of confusion.

No, I could have understood that (・・・・) was the case when the Demon Lord was alive, but when I finally recognized it in his words, I was so surprised that I jumped to Usato's feet.

I realized that Usato was suffering from my power and rushed away from him, but at the same time, I blushed at what I had done and at the same time, a tremendous regret came over me.

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In my head, the other me is pounding out all the abuse I can think of.

Amako's eyes scared me so much, and Suzune's immobility scared me afterwards.

But it was such a shock.

I was sealed by Hisago without witnessing the battle between him and the demon king.

I knew that he had a purpose and was secretly doing something while fighting the Demon Lord's army.

I knew what Hisago was going to do, though it was only speculation.

He who despaired of the people of the past has left a test for the future.

If the people living in this time have not changed from those who sought battle in the past, then let the Demon Lord destroy them as they are.

If they have changed, then we should unite to fight and defeat the Demon Lord.

I think he's an idiot.

What have you done to me?

If I had had the chance to meet him alive, I would have just slammed him with abuse and beat him up.

...... but there was also a part of me that understood why I wanted to do so.

That's why the fact that Usato and the others ended the battle with the Demon King alive seemed so precious to me.

"So, what are you thinking about?"

"Do you think I am always playing evil?"

The day after Usato and the others left the city.

I was left in the city to guard the Demon King, and I was facing him in a room located in the basement of the castle that had been transformed by the Demon King's magic.

I stared at the Demon Lord who was sitting across the long table from me, feeling a little cramped in his scarred clothes and the unfamiliar clothes of the demon tribe.

"Look back at your deeds."

"I can't think of too many things that come to mind. On the contrary."

This guy .......

The demon king with bandages all over his body is irritated and looks at the tea offered to him.

He looks at the demoness who offered him the tea, and she hides behind him, her shoulders shaking with fear.

...... is the Demon Lord's lady-in-waiting who had come to the ruins.

"Hee......"

"Ciel, you'd better not be in a bad mood. That thing is a monster with unique physical abilities among beastmen."

"Is he as good as the Healing Wizard?"

About the same.

No. ......!　If you lose your temper here, you'll be at the mercy of the Demon Lord. ......!

The Witch King laughs at my patience and opens his mouth while leaning his elbow on the table.

"You can be suspicious of me all you want, but this is something I didn't expect either, you know?

"Even this situation?"

Yes, I thought the winner would be me or them, one of us would die.

The demon king smiles happily, as if he is remembering the battle.

"I can say now that I enjoyed it very much. I can say now that I enjoyed it more than Hisago in terms of surprises.

"...... that much?"

"As one would expect, even I would be astonished at the sight of multiple people merging into one."

Usato, I didn't know you could fight against the Demon King like that.

When he was fighting the other me, he was doing a funny thing that he kept on launching new moves to make my prediction go wrong.

In his case, he changes his fighting style depending on the target he assimilates, so I, who have precognition magic, really don't know what he's going to do.

"......The demon tribe will be exposed to many hardships from now on. They will have to deal with interference from humans and the threat of kidnappers who see an opportunity.

"Well, I guess so."

"In addition, there are some troublesome issues ...... one of which is me."

The Demon Lord points to himself.

What's the matter with this troublesome mass of existence?

"Hisago has sealed 70 percent of my power, but as a matter of fact, that power does not exist within me."

"What about ......?　Where is it then?

"Well, where is it? It seems to be sealed up so that even I can't detect it. And it's a very elaborate one at that."

...... So you're telling me that some bullshit demon king's power is still sealed up somewhere?

What is this hisago guy really doing?

Isn't he leaving too many threats other than the Demon Lord?

"Oh, that idiot's already ......"

"Well, I'm not interested in power now if I find it. But ...... if my speculation is correct, it could get a little tricky."

"Trouble ......?"

The Demon Lord, who had his hand on his chin and looked thoughtful, immediately waved his hand in the air.

"Well, that can wait. For now, we must restore the city so that the people can return.

"The Demon Lord is beat up all over, so I'd really like him to get some rest. ......"

"A little strain won't kill you."

Ciel sighs at the Demon King's words.

Before he was sealed up, he would have seemed more piercing and indifferent, but now he is so different.

"You've changed somehow, haven't you? Before you were sealed you were a battle junkie with a terrible personality.

"I'm here because I'm done with Hisago."

The demon king nodded lightly without denying it.

"I was defeated by Hisago. "I was defeated by Hisago. We fought to the death using every means at our disposal. Perhaps that is why I am already satisfied with the battle.

"Satisfied? You?"

He was the only one who could truly compete with me in my prime. No dragon or beast could match me, but I could put my heart and soul into him.

So the demon king was satisfied with the battle.

In a way, it might have convinced him of the change in the Demon Lord.

After awakening from the seal, the Demon Lord no longer had a reason to fight for himself, but now he was lending his power to the suffering demon people of the present time.

"In other words, my true intentions were fulfilled long ago."

"I think the Demon Lord still has a pretty bad character. ......"

"...... sometimes you are so sharp with me, ...... you."

Ciel says such things without hesitation.

The Demon King was somewhat surprised.

Seeing him like that, I finally relax my shoulders.

"Well, what do you mean?"

Then I suddenly remembered what Usato had told me before he left the city.

He told me that he wanted me to come to the Kingdom of Lingle while he remained in the Demon Lord's territory.

Normally, this would not be strange, but he used the phrase "this time," and that is what made me feel uncomfortable.

"Hey, Demon Lord! Usato wanted me to come to Lingle Kingdom. Did you tell him anything?

When I asked this question, the Demon King put his hand on his chin as if he had an idea.

"Oh, I showed your past to Usato.

What?　How much?

Roughly.

How old was I when you started?

When you were a miserable child when you met Hisago.

I swing my sword, still in its sheath, at the Demon Lord.

He laughs and uses his magic to block it.

"You!　What the hell are you doing!

"Ha-ha-ha!"

So that's why Usato was saying that if I came to the Kingdom of Lingle!

I'm glad to hear that from my heart, but I'm furious that my past has been exposed in this way!

"Of course I showed you when you were in a bad way. Ha ha ha!"

"You'll ruin my image!"

"You're not the kind of guy who cares about that kind of thing. But what?　Do you have feelings for him?

He gets the point across, and he grunts.

The Demon King's mouth twists into a grimace, which I interpret as an affirmation.

"Funny, a boar who has been running on the battlefield finally falls in love at his age. Even those who are already dead must be laughing in high spirits at this. Which one?　Shall I help you?　hmm?"

"......!　......!"

If you lose your temper here, you are at the mercy of the Demon Lord.

But I'm not satisfied until I hit the agitator.

But I must calm down here.

Breathing on his shoulder, he removes his hand from the hilt and returns to his seat.

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I don't know what to do, I'm going to lose my temper at my abuse on the inside.

And how can you come up with such a terrible swear word as bakanagi with idiot and kanagi? ......!

In front of me is the demon king, who is wastefully quarrelsome and agitated.

Inside, there is another me who is hunting me down in various ways.

I had to stay here and keep an eye on the Demon Lord, even though I was about to lose my nerve in many ways.