NABC Chapter 226
Chapter 226
Side Licht 2
No matter what they tell me, I’m not going to be surprised. I wonder how many times I’ve said that. When I’m with Meg and her family, I often find myself questioning what’s normal. But I’m gradually realizing that if I let it bother me, I lose.
So, I can’t afford to be surprised by every little thing. That’s what I was thinking, but...
“You need to become stronger than anyone else.”
Well, of course, I’d be surprised if the top two people in the Demon Continent told me that. And to be stronger than Gil-san? That’s impossible. He’s so strong, he could kill someone with just his killing intent!
But seeing those two, that aura that wouldn’t allow for any objections, how desperate they seemed, I couldn’t refuse. It wasn’t about whether I could do it, I had to. It was like a blow to the head with a blunt object.
This is my mission. Something I have to do.
I’m sure it’ll be a tough and painful journey. But Ravi’s also going to have to work hard to live from now on. I also want to desperately live.
Every time I see Ravi, I want to surprise her. I want her to look forward to seeing me again. To think that she has to live a long life. It might be brazen to think of myself as her reason to live, but I want to at least be something she can look forward to.
“So... this is goodbye for now... Licht...”
Meg said that dejectedly. Honestly, crybabies don’t change easily.
We haven’t known each other for that long, but I think of Meg and Ronny as my real siblings. It’s true that I’m a bit sad about separating, but it’s not like it’s forever!
“I’ll come visit sometimes! So you guys should come too! Ronny, you have to go back to the mine periodically, right? We can see each other then too.”
“Yeah, I’ll visit.”
“Yeah! Me too!”
They both said that with joyful smiles. It’s much better than a gloomy farewell.
“Leave Licht to me. I’ll give him excellent instructors! And Meg... you should come see me too...”
“O-Of course! I’ll go see you, Father-sama!”@@@@
Meg hurriedly answered. You definitely forgot, didn’t you? I feel sorry for the Demon King...!
“See you later, Licht! I’ll write you letters!”
“Yeah! See ya!”
And so, Meg and the others took off again. Gil-san’s the one carrying everyone this time. Haa, will I ever be able to... win against someone like him? It’s a long road ahead.
I was more shocked than ever when I saw the person the Demon King introduced.
That person, with beautiful, light blue hair neatly tied back, and almond-shaped eyes, introduced herself as the Demon King’s right hand and gave a flawless, courteous greeting.
It felt like an electric current ran through me the moment I saw them. She was so incredibly beautiful that I couldn’t take my eyes off her.
It’s the so-called love at first sight. It really exists, huh. Wow, wow, I can’t take my eyes off you.
“...Licht?”
“Ah, um... it’s nice to meet you, Kronqvist-san!”
“Please, call me Kron. Kronqvist is difficult to say, wouldn’t you agree?”
She even let me call her by her nickname! I’m now incredibly motivated, knowing that Kron-san will be the one teaching me! I have a new goal, to have her notice me, someday, when I’m stronger.
“Hmm, I see... Licht, you must work hard. Kron’s a tough one.”
“Osu!”
“What are you talking about? We should discuss work, instead of wasting time. Especially you, Zahariash-sama, your room will soon be filled with documents.”
“That many!? Not just my desk!?”
Her sternness, that cool gaze... why does a person like this even exist? I can’t stop staring.
Ah, this is no good. I need to get a hold of myself! She’ll hate me if I keep doing this. The Demon King’s also giving me a knowing grin. I’ll definitely have her notice me someday!
“Well then, Zahariash-sama, please go to your office immediately and get some work done. You can go without sleep for a week, right?”
“That’s awful, Kron! Be more considerate of your master!”
“I’ll bring you dinner and tea.”
Kron-san said just that and raised a hand. Then attendants appeared out of nowhere and firmly grabbed the Demon King from both sides, dragging him away. Goodbye, Demon King-sama. Until we meet again!
“Well then, Licht. We’ll start with the basics. We’ll call another specialist after the break, and you’ll train in combat and magic. ...You are human, so time is precious. We’ll be going at it hard. Can you keep up?”
Doki, her gaze, as she asked that, sent my heart pounding. A-Alright, I’ll do it!
“I’m looking forward to it!”
And so, my life at Demon Castle began.