Published at 26th of December 2025 7:40 am

Chapter 475: I Didnt Particularly Dislike It, but the Difference From Before Made Me Uneasy.

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Hmm

In the end, I couldnt remember where I used to stay back then. So we got a room at a random inn as usual, but somehow I felt uneasy.

Hey Ed, why are you so fidgety?

If you ask me why, I dont even know myself but somehow, I just cant settle down.

As I paced around the room aimlessly, Tia, sitting on the bed, looked at me curiously. By the way, we had taken two separate rooms but we were together here to discuss our activities for tomorrow and beyond.

How should I put it Its like I feel out of place, or like Im not sure if I should be here?

Out of place? This is just a normal room we paid for, you know? And its your room, Ed.

Yeah, but this place costs one silver coin per person per night, right? Its a bit too expensive for my past self.

Todays job paid two silver coins. But there werent always good jobs available every day, and considering meals, weapon maintenance, restocking consumables, and emergency funds, a one-silver-coin inn was somewhat overpriced. It wasnt impossible to stay at such a place as an occasional luxury, but if I was going to spend money, Id rather eat delicious food than just sleep in an expensive inn.

Hmm, I understand what youre saying, but isnt that strange in itself?

Strange? Why?

Because, even if that was true for your past self, at least while youve been traveling with me, weve always been staying in inns of about this level, right? So isnt this more normal for the current Ed?

Ah

Now that she mentioned it, that was true. Even during the first loop, when I was tagging along with the heros party, we rarely stayed in cheap flophouses. In other words, what I was feeling now was the sentiment of the me who was supposed to have been in this world, which was greatly disconnected from the sensibilities of the me who had actually been traveling.

And the moment I realized this, the uneasy feeling inside me dissipated in an instant. Now this was just an ordinary inn room, with nothing to disturb my peace of mind.

Phew I feel more settled now.

Is that so? Well, thats good Then, lets get back to discussing our future plans.

Right. So, about our plan of action from tomorrow, the biggest issue is likely to be

The hero and the demon king, right?

I nodded at Tias words. If this world operated under the same rules as the other alternate worlds, I would need to join this worlds hero party, but there was a problem from the start.

I havent even heard talk of a hero or demon king Besides, there shouldnt be a demon king like in the previous worlds in this world at all.

The Demon Kings that plagued the 100 alternate worlds were fragments of my power, divided into 100 by the God. Since the numbers matched exactly, there couldnt possibly be a fragment of my power what would be called a Demon King in the existing worlds, in this world that was an exception.

So, if we think about it normally, there shouldnt be a hero either but I guess its quicker to check.

Thinking about it wouldnt give us an answer, but I had a means to find the answer itself. I materialized the [Akashic Compass] above my outstretched right hand and asked for the location of this worlds hero. What appeared from the white mist was a face with black eyes and black hair that I see every day but rarely get a chance to look at closely, a somewhat shabby face.

Huh, me? Seriously?

I tried spinning around on the spot with my hand still outstretched, but the compass that appeared kept pointing at me. There was no room for doubt, but eh?

Fufu, the birth of Hero Ed! Isnt that amazing?

Amazing is it? I dont feel anything special at all Wait, why am I the hero?

Who knows? But if I had to choose one person from this world, I think Id make Ed the hero too.

Hmm. Well, I guess its fine.

Although it was for a very short time, there was a precedent of the Black Knight who became a hero while being a Demon King, so I reluctantly accepted that I was the hero. But in that case

Then whos the Demon King?

Next, I asked the [Akashic Compass] for the location of this worlds Demon King. Once again, white mist rose up, and what was reflected there was a face I see more often than my own, a somewhat dazed-looking elven lady.

Huh!? Tia!?

Eh, me!?

No, no, wait a minute. Why am I the hero and Tia the Demon King? If we had to choose those roles between the two of us, wouldnt it be the other way around!?

Tia was one of the heroes who fought alongside Hero Alexis against the Demon King, and as for me, I was the Demon King himself. So why Im the hero and Tias the Demon King, I have no idea why.

Damn it, is this thing broken!? This has never happened before

Fuhahaha! Demon King Lunartiia, at your service!

At your service Tia, this is no time for jokes!

Why not? Is there any problem with me being the Demon King and Ed being the hero?

Well I guess there isnt?

When asked, indeed there wasnt any problem. If the condition for leaving the world was defeating the Demon King or something, it would be a big problem, but if we just need to spend time as a hero party huh?

No, wait. If Im the hero, what about the exile condition?

Who knows? Since youre the companion yourself, cant you just normally spend half a year here? And then leave when you want to?

Thats ridiculous or maybe not?

At the very least, I could consider Tia as a companion, and if I held hands with Tia after banishing her, I should be able to return too. Or if my beliefs determine who counts as a companion, I might be able to return right away since I deeply trust Tia

? Whats wrong, Ed?

No, Im just thinking about whether to try if we can return right away. If it works, we could leave this world as is, but

What!? Thats no good!

Tia objected more strongly than I expected to the thought I let slip.

Weve only just arrived in this world! Since weve come all the way to Eds birth world, I want to see more of it! I want to talk more with your friends, and also

And also?

I want to visit your home too. Its nearby, right?

Home!? Well, it is, but

Then thats our next destination! We have to greet your parents!

Eh?

Faced with Tias incredibly enthusiastic and sparkling eyes, I couldnt help but wear a somewhat dejected expression. Seeing this, Tia leaned in close to me and stared intently into my eyes.

Whats wrong, dont you want to introduce me?

No, its not like that, but

Then, whats the problem?

Whats the problem, you ask. Well

In my mind, the memories of my mother floated up and disappeared and then general common sense surfaced. Theres only one reason a young man would bring a woman who looks about the same age to his home and introduce her to his parents

Fufufu. Im excited! What kind of place is Eds home? Should I dress up?

Please dont. Just wear your usual clothes! Please wear the same adventuring outfit as usual.

Why are you being so polite? Usual clothes Oh, I remember I have a perfume with an amazing scent that I cant use during adventures! Maybe I should try that?

Please spare me, Lunaritia-san! Seriously! Please, just be normal!

Against the Demon King Tia who was laughing mischievously with an evil look, what countermeasures could Hero Ed come up with? Theres no future in sight but one where hes forced to taste bitter defeat without being able to do anything! Do your best, Hero Ed! Dont lose, Hero Ed!

Kukuku, Demon King Lunaritia-san is going to raid Eds home! Do your bestto escort me, Yuusha-sama?

Ugh

By the way, the fact that the only future I could imagine was one where I collapsed powerlessly on the floor of my home was just between us.

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