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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 394: Even if It’s Someone You Don’t Particularly Like, There Can Still Be Occasions Where Your Opinions Align.
Chapter 394: Even if It’s Someone You Don’t Particularly Like, There Can Still Be Occasions Where Your Opinions Align.
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“….Wasn’t it just a bad dream?”The next morning. Schwarz, seeing Tia and me eating breakfast on the ground floor of the inn, held his head in his hands.
“Oh, you’re awake, hero… Isn’t that first greeting a bit rude?”
“Why would I, a hero, show respect to you, the Demon King?”
“Well… I suppose that’s true.”
“Hey, come over here! Let’s eat together!”
We became companions almost by force—or rather, I made us companions. However, that didn’t improve my relationship with Schwarz. His animosity towards me remained, but even so, when Tia smiled and beckoned to him, he reluctantly joined us at the same table.
“Oh, it’s… um, Tia-san, right?”
“That’s right. Good morning, Schwarz-san.”
“Oh, good morning… Just Schwarz is fine.”
“Oh really? Then call me Tia.”
“No, it would be disrespectful to address a woman like you so casually. Please allow me to call you Tia-san. And…”
“Now, let’s get on with breakfast, Schwarz! Don’t keep me waiting!”
“Who allowed you to address me so informally! Call me Schwarz-sama!”
“…Do you really want to be called that?”
“…Well, Schwarz is fine.”
After pondering for a moment, Schwarz said so with a grimace. We then proceeded to have breakfast and discuss our plans for the future.
“So, Schwarz, what are your plans for after this?”
“What do you mean? You’re going to defeat the Demon King, aren’t you?”
“True, but I can’t just go straight to the Demon King’s place. It would be fine if it were just me, but if I take you with me, you might die along the way.”
“…So, you’re saying I’m weak and a liability?”
“Is the hero Schwarz, who couldn’t even match me in strength before, now boasting about his own prowess?”
“Ugh…”
“Ed… I mean, End-sama! You shouldn’t say such mean things!”
“Tia!? No, this is necessary to maintain the dignity of the Great Demon King…”
“Jeee…”
“…Fine. But it’s true that at this stage, I can’t take the hero to the Demon King’s place.”
“That’s right. So for now, the goal will be to strengthen Schwarz while adventuring normally, right?”
“Exactly. So, hero, your task is to fulfill your original plan of hero activities while getting stronger. Any objections?”
“My plans being filled without my consent and my schedule being overridden… I have nothing but objections, but… well, it’s fine. It would be the same even if I resisted.”
“Hmm, that’s a good attitude. Keep it up in the future, alright?”
“End?”
“……”
Ignoring the glaring Tia, I quietly averted my gaze. Seeing us like that, Schwarz furrowed his brow and spoke to Tia.
“Um, Tia-san? What exactly is the relationship between you and the Demon King?”
“Huh? Me and E… End… Oh, it’s such a hassle! The relationship between me and Ed?”
“O-Oi, Tia!?”
“Well, it’s awkward to say! Besides, I’m the only one who can shorten the name of the Demon King End to Ed. So, about the relationship between me and Ed… um, we’re good friends?”
“Good friends…?”
Schwarz’s furrowed brow deepened as he tilted his head in confusion at Tia’s words. He took a sip of his soup in silence and then continued with more questions.
“I see… good friends. Well, if it’s not too impolite to ask, could you tell me a little more about the Dark White Elves, your race, Tia-san? I apologize for my ignorance, but I’ve never heard of such a race before…”
“Oh, that! Um…”
“Hero, it’s not appropriate to ask such questions casually in a place like this.”
Seeing Tia’s troubled expression as she averted her gaze, I interjected. Schwarz blatantly glared at me, but I ignored him and tore a piece of bread, popping it into my mouth.
“…Are you implying that you’re involved in this? I find it hard to believe, but are you brainwashing such an innocent woman?”
“Hahaha, that’s an amusing notion. Do you really think that the bond between Tia and me is so superficial?”
“Isn’t it obvious? The fearsome Demon King, who instills terror and shattered my party in an instant, sincerely cherishing a pure and innocent being like her? It’s absurd to believe such a thing, isn’t it?”
“Hmm…”
Being presented with a valid argument, I found myself at a loss for words. Indeed, if roles were reversed, it would be hard to believe that such a naive elf would sincerely warm up to the terrifying Demon King… Ouch!?
“Ouch!? What’s gotten into you, Tia!?”
Under the table, Tia’s kick landed perfectly on my thigh. Despite being out of sight, she always managed to target the most painful spot… it hurts.
“I felt like Ed was about to think something really rude. And Schwarz, while I appreciate your concern, I’m with Ed of my own free will, so everything’s fine. Right, Ed?”
“Well, I’m not sure if I can give my consent to that… Wait, I’ve got it! Tia-san is completely enchanted by my charm! There’s no room for your suspicious thoughts! I swear by the name of the Great Demon King!”
“I see. The oath of the Demon King is worth less than horse dung, but if Tia-san says so, I’ll back down for now. However, Tia-san, someday I’ll open your eyes. Until then, please stay healthy and resist becoming influenced by this Demon.”
“What’s with you calling me horse dung… Wait, you’re not backing down even a bit, huh? Are you looking for a fight? I’m the Great Demon King, you know? You’re just a mere pebble for me!”
“Hey, hey, stop trying to pick a fight at every opportunity! Anyway, Schwarz, what’s the plan after we finish eating?”
“Oh, right. Well, since we’ve already prepared essentials like provisions, I thought we’d head straight to the next town. There’s a place I wanted to go with my comrades if they hadn’t fled…”
“Got it. Hey Ed, how about us?”
“No problem. I’ve already done the shopping yesterday.”
I dramatically nod and retrieve some preserved food from the [Stranger Box]. Being the Demon King this time, I had no intention of hiding my exiling skills, nor was there any need to. And Schwarze reacted excessively surprised at the phenomenon.
“What the heck is that black vortex!? Why are provisions coming out of there!? Wait, shopping!? The Demon King shopping!? What about the money!? Did you rob innocent civilians!?”
“…There’s too much to respond to, so I’ll sum it up. As the Great Demon King, I can store various items in a separate space. And there’s plenty of money in there, along with precious metals. I haven’t taken anything from anyone, so relax.”
“How can I believe such a story!”
“Hey, it’s true? I went shopping too.”
“Is that so? If Tia-san says so, I’ll believe you.”
“…Hey, isn’t it a bit too different how you treat me and Tia?”
“What are you talking about, Demon King? There’s no way I’d treat you and Tia-san the same, right? If Tia-san were standing next to me, would you treat me and her the same?”
“Don’t be ridiculous, Tia is obviously special!”
“That’s right. So there’s no problem… right?”
“Hmm…? Yeah, you’re right. There’s no objection to Tia being special.”
Tia is special… for the first time, our opinions align. We don’t go as far as shaking hands, but we nod at each other with perfectly matched gazes.
“Huh? Why do you two only understand each other in such situations!?”
“Haha, that just shows how charming Tia is, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right. Tia-san is a wonderful woman, isn’t she?”
“M-Mou~~…! Come on, let’s eat quickly and get going!”
Blushing from ear to ear, Tia started devouring her bread with remarkable speed. Not wanting to fall behind, I also finished my meal quickly and got ready to leave.
