Munchkin of the Summoning Academy

Homecoming (6)

Despite the victory over Russell.

I had to groan in a frustrated and confused mind.

The disposition of the phoenix, the demon king summoned beast that I had signed a contract with without my knowledge, etc.

The achievements that felt like homework were piled up like a mountain.

I decided to focus on the problem in front of me and approached the captives.

Most of Russell’s comrades died fighting to the end, but the lord’s forces who had declared war on me surrendered as soon as they encountered the Duke of Beltern.

Unfortunately or fortunately, Viscount Green died in the midst of a marriage.

“Count El Cloud! This battle of the territory was never what we wanted!”

The lords raise their voices as soon as I approach.

It was this side that was invaded, and they seem much more remorseful.

They kill their voices when they reveal their sarcastic feelings without hiding them.

The Duke of Beltern, who apologized for the sudden action of the Viscount drawn earlier, stood by me.

This means that I will leave their judgment entirely to me.

“Then why did you cooperate with Russell?”

“No, they’ve taken their families hostage.”

“There is a traitor among the vassals, so I threaten him…”

They respond immediately as if they were waiting for my question.

It was probably something he had been devising right after the battle was over.

In fact, they didn’t like it, so they probably didn’t cooperate with the taboo violators.

Whether things go well or go wrong, the entire family could be annihilated, but who would be willing to follow them?

Of course, the crime of invading another’s territory does not go away just because we cooperated by force.

The seal on the declaration of war was definitely theirs.

I nodded my head slightly and sighed.

It’s hard to look good on others, but… I don’t want to just let it go this time.

“I see. If your family is being held hostage, if you receive threats from traitors, you can invade the Count of El Cloud at will, right?”

“Oh no, Count. I never meant that…”

“I think I interpreted it correctly. What. There are always options, don’t they?”

Medusha, who had a dignified expression next to me, snorted and said.

The situation of the lords is good, but…

If Russell’s plan had succeeded, the Earl of Elcloud would have been devastated by now.

Even if no one else knows, I must not understand their situation.

That’s all.

They also have other charges.

As I blinked, Elena, who had stepped back, slowly walked out.

“Then what did you say about the liberation of Princess Elena and Her Majesty? Did you hear that Count El Cloud even persecuted His Majesty?”

“Well, that’s…”

“I… we just did what we were told!”

This is exactly what was written in the declaration of war, so it cannot be taken out.

After all, is it because Russell made it happen?

I sighed, adding the charge of treason to the many and many charges.

The death penalty can be imposed only on the charges that have been found so far.

As I slowly show signs of making a decision, the lords begin to pray.

“Sir Count Elcloud! Please forgive me. This will never happen again!”

“Isn’t it more certain to behead you guys here to prevent the next accident?”

“I’ll pay the reparation!”

“That’s what you have to pay. Leave the rest to the next heads of your family and go away.”

As if I was getting annoyed by having an outrageous war during my short vacation, the summoned beasts got angry on my behalf.

I saw the guys and made up my mind.

“Okay. I will forgive you.”

“What?”

“Louis, are you crazy?”

“Go, thank you, Earl of Elcloud! Our family has become a vassal of Elcloud…”

The lords are making fuss even though they haven’t finished talking yet.

I finished the verdict after being chased by the eyes of my summoners.

“But I don’t know if my summons will forgive me.”

“Ah…”

“Everyone, come up with an idea. How do you deal with these guys so they don’t do shit?”

“Let’s cut it in half, then freeze one side to death and burn the other side to death.”

The guys put their heads together and worry about Medusha’s words.

After about 10 minutes of intense discussion, the petrification type was decided for the prisoners.

Medusha uses the Gaze of Petrification to turn them all into stone.

It won’t die unless someone destroys it… but the petrification gaze is a skill that even Professor Ersa couldn’t dispel.

“It’s a good idea. First of all, it’s to save lives, and it’s impossible to release it without Medusa-sama’s permission, so you won’t be able to even dream of revenge…”

“Isn’t it? These guys will soon become the ornaments of the new lord’s castle.”

“It’s a little odd to bring these abominations into a castle.”

“Bae, Your Excellency! Please have mercy…”

The sentenced prisoners were contemplating, but Medusha without delay used the Petrified Gaze.

The prisoners turned to stone as they sought mercy.

The Duke of Beltern, who seemed satisfied with the verdict just like me, narrowed the distance.

“Earl Elcloud. You should build a new lord’s castle? I’ll lend you the masons to apologize for the mistake I made for the Viscount. I’ll make sure that the construction materials are also provided by the Dukes of Beltern.”

“Well, you don’t have to do that…”

“Don’t refuse. It’s about building an alliance castle anyway.”

I’m only lending some masons, but you might feel like you’re being sarcastic, but…

Stone masons who wield the spirits of the earth are quite expensive and luxurious occupations.

If he belonged to the Duke of Beltern, his skills would be certain.

I couldn’t refuse it to the end and went back to the city.

A brief feast was held for the duke and reinforcements, and after seeing them off, he returned to the mansion.

Finally, the moment came when you could ask about the unknown summoned beast.

The maid with a determined expression stood in the living room and waited for my order.

We hurriedly sat down.

Elfriede and Elena wanted to get out, but…

They also felt that they were involved in my circumstances, so I decided to just sit with them.

As if the fatigue of battle remained, Medusa with a slightly weary expression spoke to the summoned beast inside me.

“Come on, the party should come out quickly!”

“…”

In the midst of the tense tension, a shadow rose.

There seems to be no need to use link hijacking like before.

Persia, perched on Medusha’s lap, trembled in a cat-like posture.

I look up over my head with my front feet together.

Eventually, the shape that appeared was much smaller than before.

Of course he’s bigger than me.

During the battle, I couldn’t take a closer look because I wasn’t in a good mood… It looks quite serious.

The outward emotions are too faint, and the smooth skin has a luster that makes it feel more like a helmet rather than a face.

The guy who even made a cloak out of the remaining shadows stepped on the floor of the living room and stood next to me.

A level of presence that even I, who has become accustomed to, SS-ranked Medusha, cannot bear.

The magic in the air is distorted towards him.

Sylvia, who was sitting on the wall, unknowingly took her hand with the sword of her waist.

The handmaiden shakes her head in the heavy silence.

As I stared blankly at him, a voice urged me lightly, as if trying to ease my burden.

“Is there a lot of things you want to ask?”

“Uh… That man is on our side, right?”

“I’ve always been on Lewis’s side.”

Laurie carefully recited it, and he answered immediately.

The handmaiden, who looks as if something is to come, takes a step forward.

“always?”

“Yeah. From the moment I was born until now. Lewis and I are practically one body.”

“You know it when you see it.”

When Medusa responds slightly annoyed, the Demon King shakes his head lightly.

“It’s worse than your eyes can see. Let’s keep it simple chronologically.”

“…”

“First of all, Lewis was definitely stillborn. The cause was the death of her mother, Arianne Elcloud. At the same time as childbirth, her heart stopped, she couldn’t stop crying for the first time, and her brain function completely stopped, and she died completely biologically.”

It was quite a strange experience to hear the cause of my death.

Could it be that what I heard at Westwall was true?

So, who was the knight that I cut to death?

The Demon King, who witnessed the chaos seeping over everyone’s faces, proceeded to explain without delay.

“But Videl Elcloud did not give up. Of course, so did the handmaiden. They summoned me using all the powers of the family.”

The Demon King in front of us is the summoned beast our family has been looking for.

This is the guy Ersa suggested earlier.

Medusha, who showed a concentration that was incomparable to that in lecture, rushed ahead a bit.

“Then you used your power to save Louise?”

“The results are correct, but the process is oversimplified. It was Arianne, not Lewis, that Videl Elcloud originally wanted to bring back.”

“What? Oh, really…”

that could be enough.

A loving wife who has been with her for half her life and a child who has not even seen the light of the world.

Even if my father chose which of the two, who would dare to blame?

“But Arianne Elcloud chose a son. I resurrected Louise with respect and respect for her.”

“I wish I could just save both of them…”

As Medusha murmured dissatisfied, sparks flew out of her inorganic eyes.

“The Demon King is not a being who saves people as they ask them to. And it is difficult for any country to bring back the dead.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”

“…Actually, Lewis is still dependent on me at this very moment. Using my powers and external techniques, I am using my powers and external techniques to bind someone who was supposed to die in this world. It energizes you and makes you breathe.”

I was at a loss for words at his words.

It’s almost like a living corpse.

The Demon King, who faced my astonishment, said he was slightly sorry.

“The reason Lewis grew up a little bit small is because I’ve adjusted my hormones incorrectly. It’s usually not a hassle to attach the breath of a corpse to growing it.”

“Well, then my mana amount…”

“As the ruler of the Demon Realm, I have the right to the magical powers of that world. Therefore, you deserve to enjoy the benefits as well. There are no side effects, so you can rest assured.”

Also.

Then the ability to steal the link of a summons must also come from him.

It’s also understandable that Russell’s heart stopped for a moment when he used the link takeover.

I belatedly protested to the maid in front of me.

“Why the hell did you hide this fact until now?”

“Because you decided that understanding my existence wouldn’t help you shape your ego.”

“yes?”

A demon king who speaks coldly as if defending the handmaiden.

As I was lost, he added an explanation.

“If you had noticed my existence early, would you have become the person you are now?”

“That’s… no.”

“That’s right. My power is too much for a human being. If you understood your condition properly, there’s a good chance you’ll grow up to be a much more ruthless, rude, and arrogant personality than you are now.

When her eyes, which were more human than before, glanced at Elfriede in the corner of the living room, she trembled.

Ethel, who had been quietly listening until now, said that she was very surprised.

“You said you were worried about Louise’s self-development? Very sincere.”

“So, what’s your purpose?”

Laurie, who was next to him, also stabbed the sensitive part without hesitation.

The Demon King responds easily as if he understands the suspicions placed on him.

“none.”

“What?”

“If I had wanted domination, it would have happened sooner rather than later. I’m only helping to enjoy the life of Lewis El Cloud. If it wasn’t for Russell, I’d only show up after graduating from the academy, and if I didn’t have to do it myself in the future. do.”

“…”

Silence filled the living room again.

No one ever talked to me, but can I really trust this guy? thoughts wandered around.

He finished the story with a small sigh.

“Louis. Make love and make friends. Enjoy life while making mistakes and suffering from hesitation and regret from time to time. Show me how to navigate the times with the help of a humble human courage. Mara. If the time comes when you think so, I will leave you without hesitation.”

I didn’t even want that.

As I nodded heavily, Persia, who had barely gotten the timing, raised her right front leg and asked a question.

“I, Demon Lord. May I ask you one more thing?”

“okay.”

“Everything is good, but why is it two swords?”

A question that doubts the practicality of the twin swords he used.

The Demon King responded with a very annoying voice, as if he had been troubled by such questions for a long time.

“How’s the double sword?”

“Oh, no… Dual swords are good. But no matter how you look at them, a shield is better, isn’t it?”

“Don’t be silly, you idiot.”

The Demon King responded coldly and was sucked into me.

Medusha, who lifted Persia, began to press the guy’s head from side to side.