Demon Prince 17

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Chapter 17. Ai Darmdatt 1

"A three-nation conference?"

"Yes. Soon, the demon lords of Elmbarn, Darmdatt, and Fleymlira will gather for a conference. It's held every three years, with the location rotating among the countries. This year, it's in our country."

The last one was in the Darmdatt Demon Kingdom, and the one before that was in the Fleymlira United Demon Kingdom.

"This time, the Demon Princess of Darmdatt will also be attending. Jun and Yuu will join the welcoming committee."

Last time, Yuu didn't go, and the time before that, I was too young to be taken.

This year, I'm eight. Yuu is five, so it's deemed appropriate for us to participate and interact with the Darmdatt Demon Princess.

"When is it taking place?"

"In a week."

A year in this world has 365 days. One day has 24 hours. A week has seven days.

Just like modern Earth, but there's no leap year.

"Do you know what the Demon Princess of Darmdatt is like?"

"Yes. She's also five years old and, like you, this is her first time appearing publicly. I don't know much more, but I've heard she's a very cute and talented young lady."

Just like Yuu, added Noella, ending her explanation.

I'll be entertaining a five-year-old girl.

Even though I look like a child, I'm an old man inside.

I wonder if I'll be able to handle interacting with a five-year-old.

It won't be like dealing with Yuu.

I'm a bit anxious.

And so, a week passed.

Yuu and I, along with our parents, a large number of knights, and servants, were in the teleportation magic circle room to welcome the distinguished guests from each country.

A teleportation magic circle connects one magic circle to another, allowing transfer between them. It's very convenient but costly and time-consuming to activate.

Moreover, it can't transfer many people at once.

Both magic circles must be activated simultaneously for the transfer to work.

Therefore, communication via magic is necessary beforehand to coordinate.

This prevents misuse of the teleportation magic circle for malicious purposes.

Even with friendly nations, caution is necessary.

There is no teleportation magic circle available for casual use by the general public.

If it existed, it might be good for tourism, but it would likely be used for military purposes instead.

It's almost time.

The magic circle began to activate.

The first to arrive was the delegation from the Fleymlira United Demon Kingdom, led by Demon Lord Chanze Fleymlira.

Chanze-sama has a sharp face, green eyes, and long orange hair tied in a single braid.

She gives off a serious impression.

"Welcome, Demon Lord Chanze."

"Long time no see, Demon Lord Aslad. I am still young as a demon lord. Please take care of me."

The Fleymlira Demon Lord recently succeeded in the position.

Therefore, this is Chanze-sama's first three-nation conference as well.

However, she seems to be familiar with Aslad-tousan, quickly transitioning to a more relaxed conversation.

"Well, don't be too tense, Chanze. There haven't been any major issues recently. Just act like a demon lord and stay calm."

"Yes, I think I can do it if I get used to it, but until then… this is my first major event as a demon lord."

"It'll be fine. You'll do great. Gaule is not a stranger either. Take it easy."

"Thank you. It's been a while, Eliza-sama."

"Chanze-chan, how have you been?"

"Yes. Are these the two you mentioned?"

"Yes. This is Jun and Yuu. Say hello."

"Yes, Mother. Pleased to meet you, Demon Lord Chanze Fleymlira. I am Jun Elmbarn, eldest son of Demon Lord Aslad."

"Nice to meet you. I am Yuu Elmbarn. Pleased to meet you."

"Nice to meet you. I am Chanze Fleymlira, Demon Lord of the Fleymlira United Demon Kingdom. Pleased to meet you."

Though it probably looked like children trying to be adults, Chanze-sama responded seriously, without laughing.

We exchanged smiles after a few seconds of looking at each other.

"Sorry, I'm not used to this yet."

"Neither am I, so don't worry. Your greetings were fine. How old are you two?"

"I'm eight."

"I'm five."

"At that age, such proper greetings are impressive. I couldn't have done that at eight. Eliza-sama told me you were very smart and talented."

"What did my mother say?"

"That you mastered magic at one year old and were perfect in reading, writing, and math. She said similar things about Yuu."

Hmm.

Since it's mostly true, I can't tell Mother to stop saying that.

I can read and do math because of memories from my previous life, not because of effort or talent.

"I've asked my parents not to brag about us being talented, but it’s a problem."

"Oh, but it's true. Isn't that right, dear?"

"Yes. They're both adorable."

I secretly worry about being slightly feminine-looking.

I want to grow up soon.

Then I should look more manly.

If it’s the same as my previous life.

Oh, it seems the Darmdatt delegation has arrived.

"Hey, Gaule!"

"Yo, Aslad! Long time no see!"

This rough-looking man with sideburns and a connected beard, a scarred face, and red hair is Demon Lord Gaule Darmdatt.

He's as big as Aslad-tousan.

His scary face… Aslad-tousan might be scarier without horns.

With sharp teeth like a lion person, his occasional glimpses of teeth glint menacingly.

"Long time no see, Eliza."

"Long time no see, sister-in-law."

The one greeting Eliza-kaasan is Alize Darmdatt.

She’s Aslad-tousan's real sister.

So, she's my aunt.

With short blond hair and sharp eyes, she looks like a warrior woman.

Probably a demon.

"So these two are your kids."

"Yes. Let me introduce Jun and Yuu."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Jun."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Yuu."

Since the Darmdatt Demon Lord couple are relatives, formal greetings weren't needed, so we introduced ourselves simply.

"I'm Gaule Darmdatt. Nice to meet you, kids!"

"I'm Alize Darmdatt, Aslad's sister. Nice to meet you."

"Yes, nice to meet you, Uncle, Aunt."

As I greeted them, Alize-sama suddenly placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Listen, Jun."

"Y-Yes."

"Call me Alize-neesan or Alize-nee. No objections, arguments, or backtalk allowed."

"Y-Yes, Alize sister."

"Good. You're a good boy."

She smiled and ruffled my hair roughly.

She’s a rather manly person…

"Hey, Alize, what are you teaching the kid?"

"Yeah, sis, calling you 'nee-san' is a bit…"

"What did you say?"

"Nothing at all."

"Nothing at all."

Father and Uncle stopped resisting Alize-neesan's glare.

Maybe she's the most authoritative here.

Of course, I didn't defy her either.

"Now, let me introduce our child. Ai, come here."

When Uncle called, a girl walked forward from behind the attendants.

With long, straight black hair and black eyes.

She looked like a Yamato Nadeshiko in a kimono.

But this girl resembled someone I knew well in my previous life.

Her name…

"Nice to meet you. I’m Ai Darmdatt."

Her name is Ai Kamina.

In my previous life, she was my girlfriend, and we were almost engaged before we separated.

"Ai?"

"Jun… I missed you!"

She hugged me.

Her previous life's name was Ai Kamina.

My former girlfriend and half-sister.

Yes, Ai Darmdatt is the reincarnation of my former girlfriend and sister, Kamina Ai.