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The Demon Lord’s Second Marriage (Web Novel) - Chapter 27 - The Demon Lord’s Daughter Speaks of a Hero’s Resolution
Chapter 27 - The Demon Lord’s Daughter Speaks of a Hero’s Resolution
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“Zenkay, it was the same for me. Tons of people told me to give up being a hero, because I was too young, or because I was a girl. They really just wouldn’t shut up about it; it got old fast,” Angelica reminisced while hugging Zenkay, as though to dispel his worries.
In this world of night, where the only sound in the air was the campfire crackling, Angelica had become just a tiny bit more talkative.
“Of course, I’m well aware that I need to do a lot more compared to a typical adventurer in order to live up to being a hero. Throughout my life, whether it was as an adventurer or as anything else, I was always told that I had no talent. Compared to past heroes, I already know that I have way more obstacles to overcome.”
Angelica had started talking about herself. I may be eavesdropping, but I’m still glad I decided to keep watch over her. I would probably never have heard these words if I hadn’t done so.
Angelica was able to look at herself objectively. She wasn’t just some reckless fool who stumbled her way to the demon king’s throne, my throne, with passion and guts alone. It made me happy to feel such honest respect for my human stepdaughter.
“That’s why all I can do is work hard. Whatever my failings are, the only method I have to make up for them is to work hard. Even though we ended up losing, that’s how we were able to make it all the way to the demon lord so fast. I do admit that it was the result of several coincidences overlapping; even still, I believe it’s something we can be proud of.”
This was true; even if they were unbelievably lucky, if they had never decided to challenge me in the first place, they would never have made it to me at all.
“Zenkay, that’s the party you belong to, the hero’s party. Some morons out there might think you’re weak just from how you look, but you never give up and always keep fighting, and that’s turned you into the first-rate fighter that you are today.”
“Thank you, Angelica… You really are brave.”
I couldn’t see his face, but the girly fighter did seem to have settled down now.
But then, it felt like the atmosphere suddenly changed.
“So, please, give me some of your courage…”
Zenkay’s hand reached around Angelica; he was hugging her back now.
“Wait, what?! Zenkay, what’s wrong?”
“Angelica, I love you. You’re the first girl I’ve ever loved.”
What?! He’s confessing now of all times?!
“Wait, hold on, calm down…! This came out of nowhere, I’m really confused…”
Angelica, I am having the exact same reaction.
“Oh, come on now. I do act like a girl, but I’m still a boy, you know. And when a girl holds me like this, I couldn’t bear not to respond in kind…”
I have a baaad feeling about this. I had always thought that the flirty thief, Jaunis, was the one most likely to jump on Angelica, so I was the most cautious of him, but— You’re telling me the one I should have been watching was the girly-looking fighter Zenkay?!
I didn’t know too much about it, but I hear there are men out there who crossdress in order to make women lower their guards. By acting feminine, they could hide their voracious natures from them.
What if, this Zenkay was one of them…? That would mean Angelica was in a really bad spot right now! She was already in his arms, after all; to a fighter, it was imperative to close the distance as much as possible. On the other hand, Angelica wouldn’t be able to draw her sword. She was at an overwhelming disadvantage!!!
Sh*t, sh*t sh*t! It would be easy for me to make this fighter blast off using my strength. After all, there did not exist a human who could defeat me one-on-one. Even thinking of the heroes of ages past, it was normal for them to attack with a group of allies. As far as the human world was concerned, it was not at all cowardly to attack four-on-one in order to achieve victory.
Anyway, the problem was, as soon as I did anything to help, I would reveal myself. She’d also find out that I had been following them the entire time. If that happened, she’d definitely hate me! Of course she would; I would if I were in her shoes, too! If I were to find out that my stepfather had been surveilling me, it would have goosebumps for weeks! I would never be able to regain her trust as long as I lived!
Even still… I had no other choice than to prioritize my daughter’s chastity! I was a parent. As a parent, nothing was more important than my child’s welfare! It was out of the question for a parent to allow their child to come to harm for fear of being scorned! I wouldn’t even be able to beg for Laetia’s forgiveness!
Fuck! The only option was for my fist to slam into that fighter…
“Zenkay, I’m really sorry, but I don’t intend to pursue a romantic relationship with anyone in my party,” Angelica said clearly and firmly, in a calm tone unlike any she’d used before now. Her voice wasn’t all that loud, but it carried well.
The situation had reversed; now, Zenkay was the one breaking down. “Wh-Why…?”
“If I were to be involved with someone, I would naturally prioritize that person over my other comrades. As a hero, I cannot allow that to happen. That’s why— I decided I could not develop feelings for anyone in my party. Ever since I became a hero.”
Angelica’s eyes conveyed her conviction. In the first place, she wasn’t the type of person who could cleverly deceive someone with her words anyway.
“…I understand.” Zenkay let go of her. He must have realized he had no chance. “With a rejection like that, it would just be selfish of me to keep pushing. I’m sorry, Angelica.”
“It’s fine. To be honest, that was the first time anyone had ever confessed to me. It did make me a little happy.”
Surely that was no lie either.
“And that was my first time being rejected, too… Welp, these things happen,” Zenkay reflected with a sigh. Finally being able to see his face again, I still couldn’t consider him a man.
Eventually, the mage Selene and the priest Nahalin awoke, and they took over watch duties. For the time being, Angelica’s problems with men had been resolved.
“Sire, you have been yawning too much,” my secretary Toralina warned me. It was the fifth time today.
“I can’t help it… I didn’t sleep at all last night…”
“I could not care less! What the hell are you thinking, taking a day off and still not getting any sleep?!”
“I have my reasons. Ugh… so sleepy…”
I struggled to fight off my drowsiness all day. It was an even more challenging opponent than the average adventurer.
