The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero

Book 6: Chapter 13

A major city of the South, the town of Elgrad, was currently enveloped by a huge commotion.

A man that was at the center of it all breathed a small sigh.

On second thought, wouldnt it have been better if we were in disguise?

Whatre you saying. Wed obviously stand out no matter what we did.

That is true. If we had made that kind of appeal from the start, it would not have ended up with this commotion.

Rokuna and Ichika shrugged their shoulders in response to Vermudol.

The Demon King Vermudol and his close aides have comeThat was big news to the town of Elgrad.

Everyone that normally didnt have a chance to see them up close were a short distance away.

The one renowned as the strongest corner of the Demon King Army, Ichika.

The one said to have executed the Western Majins for the sake of the Dark Continents unity in the past, Nino.

The Zadark Kingdoms greatest Magician, Rokuna.

A purple young lady and a white armored man that they didnt really know.

And then, the one that no one in the Dark Continent wouldnt know of, the Demon King Vermudol.

With all of these members assembled, telling them to not make a commotion would be impossible.

These distinguished members visited a cafe that was at the center of the town.

It was a store that was famed for having the best view of the still unnamed Southern Army auxiliary headquarters.

Incidentally, since it looked like Nino, who was irritated by the gazes of the citizens, was going to violently scatter the crowds several times over on their way here, they reserved the shop so that there wouldnt be any unnecessary damages.

Vermudols group were sitting down at the first floor window-side seats that were said to be the best in the storebut immediately after seeing those seats, Shironos went to an employee and talked to them about something.

StillWith this commotion, it wont help the research.

That isnt necessarily the case. This place will be a sight-seeing area from now on, right? This will be an experience for when the congestion becomes like this.

So its all about how you think of it.

Although he said that, Vermudol didnt deny Ykslaass opinion.

Certainly, there were also things that could be first understood through seeing congestion of traffic.

The auxiliary headquarters cant be seen from the window, can it.

The reason why it couldnt be seen right now was because the crowds were sticking to the windows to see them, but once the sightseeing starts and people flood the windows, a similar problem would surely be produced.

Should Nino scatter them? Itll be done quickly, you know?

The annoyed Nino made a dangerous statement.

You cant.

When Vermudol pacified Nino, Shironos came back together with an employee.

Lets move to the second floor. There seems to be terrace seats.

A terrace? What, so there was something like that.

If there was a terrace, wouldnt it be obvious that the scenery there would be much better?

When Vermudol tilted his head wondering why they werent guided there in the first place, Shironos saw him and made a wry smile.

AhHow should I put this? I suppose you could call it a psychological blind spot.

A psychological blind spot?

Yes. In other words, the citizens here have become used to seeing the auxiliary headquarters.

Thats right, for the citizens of the town of Elgrad, the auxiliary headquarters is a part of their everyday view.

It certainly was magnificent, and had value on first sight.

But, if it was seen everyday, its virtue would naturally fade.

In that case, rather than the terrace seats that were enveloped in the sounds of the outdoor hustle and bustle, a quiet place within the store was better.

That is why the employee purposely guided them to seats within the storethat was the gist of it.

The best service that the locals would seek and the service that tourists would probably seek were different.

And so, I had the terrace seats prepared. How about it?

Of course well move there. You sure are considerate, Shironos.

No, its because I just happened to see was looked like terrace seats when we entered. Even if I said nothing, I am sure that someone of this group would have pointed it out.

How humble. I dont hate that sort of thing.

Vermudol said that, stood up from his seat, and patted Shironoss shoulder.

Ichika and Rokuna followed after Vermudol who went in search for the stairs just like that and went further into the store, and Nino, who stood up from her seat after them, poked Shironoss armor with her finger.

Oya, is something the matter?

After Shironos turned his gaze towards Nino, Nino looked up at Shironos with a displeased-looking face.

What are the other things you noticed?

And, what do you mean by that?

You took too much time just for talking to the employee about the terrace seats. Its clear you asked about something else.

Shironos smiled at Ninos words as if he found them interesting.

I see, it certainly is exactly as you say. And so, what reason would there be in me telling it to you?

Its pointless for you to raise your favorability with Demon King-sama. Nino will make effective use of it.

Hahaha, I see. That is also just as you say. However, there is also the way of thinking where my evaluation is connected to Ykslaas-samas evaluation, so?

Ykslaas, who Shironos had turned his gaze to, was waving her hand.

You can go ahead and tell her. Even though it probably wasnt anything great, you should stop putting on airs.

That is quite harsh. And here I thought I had gathered information that would be fairly useful.

After Shironos made a wry smile, he bent down and brought his mouth close to Ninos ear.

Well then, here is the recommended menu and the top picks of accessory stores of this town that I asked about earlier

When Ninos group went up to the second floor, Vermudols group was enjoying the scene that could be seen from the terrace.

Nn? Youre pretty late, Nino. What happened?

Gathering information.

When Nino made that short answer, after looking at Shironos for an instant, Vermudol nodded looking impressed.

Is that so. Did you learn something good?

Nn. The popular menu item is thorn-horned deer stewBut, there is a menu item that isnt popular that Nino is interested in.

Hou.

Oya.

With those words, not just Vermudol, even Shironos raised a surprised sounding voice.

There is a pie that uses Ringils. They created it thinking that it would sell, but it seems that it didnt.

Ringil pie huh

Ringils were fruit similar to the Ringos that were in mankinds territory, but since they had a bit of a bitter taste, they were said to taste like a herb rather than a fruit, and werent liked all that much.

Even so, since they were a kind of the precious sweetness and were good for the body as well, it was widely eaten in the Dark Continent.

Although its small, it seems to be sweet. Its about this size.

When Nino used both of her hands to make a small ring, Vermudol nodded with a *fumu*.

It was just about right to place on a small plate.

The local residents that firmly come here to eat lunch certainly wouldnt order it all that often, but if it really was sweet, it might become a special feature for tourism.

I see. That certainly is good information. Lets immediately eat some of that.

After Vermudol gently placed his hand on Ninos head, he gave an order of several portions of Ringil pie to the employee.

Im surprised. To think that you would pick up something like that from what I talked about.

Since Nino has high specs even as a woman, Nino specializes in that sort of thing. Nino is fundamentally different from others who are women in gender only.

Nino boastfully puffed out her chest, and Ichika and Rokuna had their brows twitch.

Ahwell, lets put that aside for now.

Vermudol tried to change the topic without a moments delay, but it seemed that he was already too late.

Hold on a sec, Ver-cchi. I cant set that aside.

That is true. I cannot keep silent after being called inferior to Nino.

Taking his gaze off of the three who started glaring at each other, Vermudol turned a tired face towards Ykslaas.

Oi, what should I do in cases like this?

Do something about it yourself, okay, Demon King-sama?

But

After poking Vermudols chest with a finger, Ykslaas giggled.

Think of this as the bill for refusing to think about it up until now. No matter how much you try to avoid it, love grows. If you can realize it in this pleasant situation, dont you think youre getting it inexpensively?

Those were the words of an experienced person that neglected the dark emotions of the other members of mankind from when she was an Element in the past.

And then, at the same time, they were also words turned towards Vermudol who was trying to get involved with mankind as the King of Mazoku.

To think I would be told that.

Thats right. Agonize over it as much as possible. All so that you wont regret itokay?

I shall do that.

What came to Vermudols group as they shamefully whispered that was the Ringil pie that emitted a sweet aroma.

What was brought out after that was tea that used seasonal herbs. That aroma was enough to interrupt the threes standoff.

When Vermudol determined that this was a good opportunity, he clapped his hands with a *pan*.

Now then, lets eat. For the sake of an even better sightseeing plan, we need to have it while its freshright?

That is true. Let us have some while it has not gone cold.

Ichika nodded at Vermudols words, and Nino and Rokuna also took their seats.

At one of the round tables that lined the terrace seats, Ichika, Nino, and Rokuna sat down as if to surround Vermudol.

Ykslaas and Shironos were at another table.

Well then, Ver-cchi, ahn.

Nino will also give some. Here.

Now look hereIf you all dont eat too, we wont be able to exchange our opinions on it

With Vermudol saying that with an exasperated look, Rokuna and Nino exchanged glances.

In that case, Ver-cchi, I think that it would be fine if you feed us, you know?

True. Rokuna, you also occasionally say some good things.

Ignoring Rokuna and Nino who nodded at each other, Vermudol turned his gaze to the silent oneto Ichika who nonchalantly got the right side seat next to Vermudol.

Ichika, you say something t

In the next instant, a piece of pie was shoved into Vermudols mouth.

How does it taste?

Ichika said that and smiled.

Having resigned himself, Vermudol chewed it, and was surprised by its sweetness.

Hou, this certainly is sweet.

It seemed as if the Ringil was sweetly cooked with some sort of method and packed into a pie, and that mysterious bittersweetness gave it a taste that made it seem like it wasnt made with Ringil.

The bitterness had faded, and it was a taste similar to the Ringo that he ate in mankinds territory.

Is that so. In that case, this was a good discovery.

Yeah, thats right. That being said, it was just my opinion alone though.

In response to Vermudol who said that, Ichika touched her own mouth with her finger.

After Vermudol comprehended the meaning of that gesture and breathed a sigh sounding as if it couldnt be helped, this time, pie was forced onto him from two different directions.

Like I was saying.

Ver-cchi, ahn.

Demon King-sama, open up.

Seeing Vermudol reflexively press down on his forehead, Ykslaas laughed while covering her mouth.

Hey, is this a flow where I should also do the ahn thing?

Please give me a break.

Vermudol muttered that sounding as if he were tired from the bottom of his heart.