Demon Prince 19

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Chapter 19. The Demon Prince Is Amazing

How did it come to this?

No, I had a bit of a premonition.

I knew Gaul-sama had complicated feelings toward me.

So I thought he might do something.

But...

The feast ended, and the meeting was set for the next afternoon.

Then, the next morning, as we were all having breakfast, Ai said,

"Dad, Mom, I'm going to live here from now on. Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, please take care of me."

"""「「「Huh!」」」"""

"Father-in-law?"

"Mother-in-law?"

Father Aslad and Mother Eliza pointed at themselves and looked at each other.

Then Gaul-sama, trembling, shouted,

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no way!"

Oh.

There's something about a tough-looking old man shouting through tears...

"Ai, you're still five! It's too early to live away from your parents!"

"Oh, I clearly said I'd live with my destined one when I found them."

"But... it's too soon! Aslad and the others would be troubled if you told them this suddenly, right!?"

"No? I don't mind. Right?"

"Yes. I don't mind either. Ai-chan is cute."

"Hey! Traitors!"

"It's not betrayal. We discussed this yesterday. We agreed to recognize them as fiancés if they wished."

"True! But that was just engagement. I reluctantly accepted, thinking they might change their minds! Alize! Say something!"

"No, I agreed to the engagement too. Sure, she's only five, and it seems early, but it's natural to want to be with the one you love. It's not like they won't see each other again. Why not just wish for your daughter's happiness?"

"Ugh! Ugh, ugh, ugh!"

"Jun, what about you? Do you want to live with Ai?"

"Huh?"

"What's wrong? Do you have a complaint? Do you have a problem with Ai?"

"What? You have a problem with Ai!?"

"No! Absolutely no complaints!"

With both of them glaring at me like ferocious beasts...

Especially Gaul-sama, who was just opposing this.

"I see. Then there's no problem. I hear Jun is very talented. At first, I thought he was a girl. He'll become a good man when he grows up."

"Ugh! Gahhhh!"

Please stop mentioning my girlish looks, I'm sensitive about it.

Gaul-sama is still shouting, not satisfied.

By the way, I had no idea I was already recognized as a fiancé.

Isn't it too soon? Really.

"Um, Ai is the first princess of Darmdath, right? Is it really okay for her to suddenly live in another country?"

"No problem. Even though it's another country, Aslad is my brother. This is essentially my home. It's not like leaving her with strangers. Besides, Ai has a younger brother, not here this time. Our eldest son, a one-year-old with the demon king's crest, named Sieg. There’s no issue of succession, so no problem."

I didn’t know she had a brother.

Other than her being five, it does seem okay.

Everyone except Gaul-sama seems fine with it.

So, this is decided then...

I glanced at Ai, who looked extremely happy.

On the other hand, Yuu seemed very displeased.

"Hey! Jun! Fight me!"

"Huh? Out of nowhere?"

He still wasn’t satisfied. I thought he might say something weird, and he did.

But fight?

Isn't it immature to challenge an eight-year-old?

And to fight?

A battle?

"Hey, Gaul. What are you saying to a child?"

"I won’t back down this time! Listen, if I'm to entrust Ai, he must be strong enough to protect her! Unless he can beat me, no deal!"

That’s unreasonable.

It's a common reaction for a muscle-brained father about to lose his daughter, but I still look like an eight-year-old.

What is he thinking?

"It's okay, Dad. I’m strong."

"Indeed. Ai not only has the foresight crest but at five, she’s also gained the martial artist crest. She can defend herself."

Really?

Ai proudly showed her martial artist crests on her palms.

As expected, a genius martial artist in her previous life.

Gaining crests at five is impressive.

"But no! I won’t back down on this! If he loses, forget about Ai! Got it!"

"""Sigh"""

The adults sighed in unison.

They seem resigned.

But can I really fight him and stay safe?

"Don’t worry. I won’t kill you."

"""Of course not!"""

Gagon, Gaul-sama was hit by Alize-neechan.

He says he won't kill, but his murderous eyes aren’t convincing.

"I'll give you a handicap. No using crest powers. I'll remove my magical items too. That’s fair, right?"

It seems he won’t be convinced until we do this...

"Alright."

So, we gathered at the training ground used by soldiers.

There’s a huge crowd.

Some are even betting.

You guys seem to be having fun...

"Sorry, Jun. Because of our idiot."

"No problem... I understand how he feels about his daughter."

Even in my past life, I heard about doting fathers.

It’s a bit much, but that’s how fathers are.

"Impressive words for a child."

"Is that so?"

"Yeah. Ai is also very mature for five. You’ll make a good couple."

"Haha, is that so..."

Gaul-sama’s face gets scarier.

Ai looks happy beside him.

Yuu looks more and more displeased... almost about to cry.

What to do...

"Let’s start. The match ends when one yields or can't continue, or when the judge decides. I’ll be the judge. Any objections?"

"Nope."

"None."

Now, what to do?

I’ve continued magic training, so I’m confident in that.

I’ve done physical training but only a bit of martial arts and weapons.

I have to rely on magic.

But he’s a demon king.

Even with a handicap, how effective will it be?

"Begin!"

Well, let’s see.

While thinking, the match started.

"Here I come!"

Gaul-sama rushed at me with a punch.

Seems he’s a power fighter.

"Die!"

"Hey! Die? You said you wouldn’t kill!"

Dodging desperately, I prepare my magic.

So scary.

"Shut up! Don’t worry, even if you get hurt, I’ll use expensive magic medicine to heal you! So die!"

"I can’t relax!"

This guy's hopeless. We need to do something quickly...

"Jun! Do your best for us!"

"Go for it, Jun! Or just kill him instead!"

"Don't get hurt, Jun~"

"Gaul-dono, he's just a kid."

Many people were cheering for me, led by Ai.

Amidst all this, Yuu said,

"Uncle Gaul! Do your best so my brother doesn't get hurt!"

What?!

Sis, you're not cheering for me?

I'm a bit shocked.

"Hey Yuu, aren't you going to cheer for Jun?"

"Yeah, you're usually all over your brother."

"Because I think it's too early for him to get married or engaged! Let alone living together! Go, Uncle Gaul!"

Living together, huh?

It is too early, but other people live with us, so it's more like cohabitation, right?

"Hahaha! Seems your sister abandoned you! Now, die quietly!"

"No, I said, die! Ah!"

Oh no, I lost my balance.

No choice!

"Got you!"

But Gaul-sama's fist hit the air.

"What? Where did he go?"

I instantly moved behind Gaul-sama and cast a fire spell.

"Fireball!"

"What!"

Gaul-sama noticed the spell and dodged it.

"How did you get there!"

Not only Gaul-sama, but everyone watching was surprised.

I used spatial magic and teleportation.

Teleportation is short-distance instant movement.

If I've been somewhere once, I can use warp magic to travel there even if it's far away.

But normally, people in this world can't use teleportation or warp without a magic circle.

Magic relies heavily on imagination.

People in this world can't imagine teleportation or warp without a magic circle well.

But I could imagine it thanks to the manga and anime I read in my previous life.

So I could use it.

It makes the knowledge from manga and anime seem valuable.

"Impossible! Teleportation without a magic circle!"

"He can use teleportation magic?"

"Amazing, teleportation without a magic circle. Only Jun could do that."

I hadn't told anyone except Yuu that I could use teleportation magic.

Even Ai, whom I just reunited with yesterday, didn't know.

Of course, everyone was surprised.

I hope it doesn't cause trouble.

"Amazing, amazing! As expected of Jun!"

"Ugh! I know my brother's amazing, but don't try too hard now!"

Ai and Yuu were saying that, but I couldn't afford to respond.

Teleportation magic is difficult to handle, especially during a fight.

Moreover, I'm casting spells continuously.

"Damn! The intervals between his spells are too short! I can't attack!"

Gaul-sama said he wouldn't use magic as a handicap.

He also wouldn't use magic tools.

So, he couldn't deal with me teleporting to keep distance and attacking with magic.

Now, he's either dodging or concentrating magic power into his fists to block and counterattack.

Isn't that magic too? I wanted to say, but decided against it.

It'd be a problem if he got hurt.

"Damn it! He's not even getting tired with all this magic! How much magic power does he have!"

As Gaul-sama said, I still had plenty of magic power left.

And I hadn't used my crest's power yet.

"Each spell's quite powerful too! And he casts quickly! His magic power's quality is exceptional!"

Mother Eliza and Noella had also praised the strength, quantity, and quality of my magic power.

To see magic power quality, you can create water with magic.

Water made with high-quality magic power is very clear, free of impurities, and tastes good.

Incidentally, Yuu's magic power is also quite good.

"Damn! If only I could use magic!"

Indeed, if Gaul-sama could use magic, the situation might change.

But he couldn't break his own rule.

That handicap created this dire situation.

But it's impressive he hasn't taken a direct hit.

At this rate, he might hold out until I run out of magic power.

No choice.

"Gaul-sama! Here I come! Please don't get hurt!"

"Tch! Don't underestimate me! Bring it on!"

I fired consecutive fireballs at Gaul-sama and then teleported to the opposite side.

Then I launched a water ball at the fireballs to deliberately cancel them out in mid-air.

"Missed?"

"No, look."

Now, there's a smoke screen of steam around Gaul-sama.

Gaul-sama is at the center of the smoke screen.

I then shot wind balls from all directions to cut through the smoke and hit him.

"Ugh! Gah!"

A clean hit for the first time.

Gaul-sama staggered!

Now's my chance!

I teleported high above Gaul-sama and delivered a kick, combining the falling speed.

"Fool! I knew you'd come close eventually!"

Gaul-sama tried to grab my foot from above.

But his hand grasped at the air again.

"What!"

I had teleported under Gaul-sama.

Then I kicked his jaw with the falling momentum.

"Ugh!"

Gaul-sama fell.

"That's it! Jun wins!"

Cheers erupted.

I managed to do it.

"Damn! I lost!"

"Gaul-sama..."

"What the hell was that? I heard he was good with magic, but this is on another level. Teleportation, simultaneous spells, continuous casting. His magic power is immense. The strength and quality are top-notch. To be this good at that age. I admit it. He's amazing."

"Hmph. Our Jun is incredible! Gahahaha!"

"Hmph~. Our Jun is amazing~"

"Ugh, brother... I told you not to try so hard..."

My parents praised me while Yuu looked downcast.

What could I do? I was scared.

"Yay! Yay! As expected of Jun! My destined one! Now there’s no problem!"

Ai said, happily hugging me.

"Uuugh!"

Gaul-sama groaned again seeing this.

He should be convinced by now.

"Give it up, Gaul. You lost the match. You have nothing more to say."

"Tch, fine. Listen, Ai. If you ever get tired of him, you can always come back. If he does anything, tell me. I'll kill him."

"It’s okay, Dad. Don’t worry."

Finally, he seemed to calm down.

Then, Shanze-sama approached.

"That was amazing, Jun. Truly impressive."

"Thank you, Shanze-sama."

"If it's you, I'm sure..."

"Sure of what?"

"Oh, nothing. Hohoho."

Suspicious, but whatever.

I'm tired. I need a rest.

I’ve never fought so seriously, even in my past life.

"Alright, the festival is over. We'll have a meeting after lunch. Until then, you're free."

"Wait, not yet."

"Sis?"

Alize-neechan interrupted Father Aslad and came to my side.

"Jun, you're next to fight me."

"What?"

Why?

I thought Alize-neechan supported me and Ai...

"Wait, Mom!"

"No, it's not about opposing Ai. Watching that fight just got me fired up. I want to fight Jun, that's all."

What kind of warrior race are you from?

"Dad, please stop her. She's your daughter."

"No, sorry, it's impossible. Once she gets that look in her eyes, no one can stop her."

"That's right. In the past, when I tried to stop her, she got upset and rampaged."

How bad is it?

Moreover...

"Jun, I won't ask for a handicap. Let's fight with all our strength."

"Whaaat..."

Please give me a handicap...

She's looking so excited, but I'm not happy about this...

"Ah, now I regret not coming fully armed. What a waste."

Fully armed?

Please spare me.

How much do you love battles?

"She's been like this since she was a kid... Always seeking strong opponents. Her husband had to be stronger than her to marry her. Gaul had a tough time."

"That's quite..."

Father Aslad, Mother Eliza,

Alize-neechan, and Gaul-sama.

Their parents, Shanze's parents, were adventurers together long ago.

That's why Lord Gaul fell for Alize-neechan and they got married.

"I didn't think she'd fight even children. Can't you hold back a bit, sister?"

"Hmph. Age doesn't matter. If they're strong, I must fight. Jun isn't just a child. How could I resist?"

"Sigh, fine. Same rules as before. I'll referee. Ready?"

"Yes, no problem. We'll start in five minutes."

"Yes... understood."

No choice. I'll have to do it.

At least let me ask about her fighting style.

"Dad, what kind of fighter is Alize-neechan?"

"She uses a whip and magic for mid-range combat. But she's also skilled in close combat with a dagger. Don't get too close. She's a battle maniac but not great with tactics. Gaul uses his head more. She relies on intuition, which is sharp from experience. Simple plans won't work."

As expected of a battle maniac.

This won't be easy.

"Time's up! Let's start!"

"Yes..."

Ah, I'm not feeling this.

Why is this happening?

"Let's begin. Jun, don't die."

"Don't jinx me."

Please help me before I die, Dad.

So what to do?

She's a woman. I don't want to hurt her.

If I lose on purpose, she'll get mad.

And I don't want to lose in front of Yuu and Ai.

"Begin!"

"Here I come, Jun! I won't kill you, don't worry!"

"I'm not reassured at all!"

It started before I could think.

No choice, I need time to recover my magic.

I'll stall for time!

"Paradise Dream!"

"Hmm! Mental magic? But it won't work on me..."

Huh, it doesn't work on her?

Or so I thought, but Alize-neechan stopped moving.

She drops her weapon and stands still. It seems to work perfectly...

"Oh, ohhhh! Wonderful! I'm feeling it!"

"Huh?"

""""What?""""

Suddenly, Alize-neechan hugs her chest, writhes, and moans in ecstasy.

What is happening...

"Jun, what kind of magic did you use?"

"Uh, it's a mental magic called Paradise Dream. It shows the target their greatest pleasure."

""""Ahhh...""""

The adults seem to understand.

"Um?"

"Oh, I see... Sister is a succubus. Do you get it now?"

"Ah, I see..."

So, her greatest pleasure is...

"And Alize, she's a total masochist at night. She's probably seeing..."

"Stop! Uncle Gaul, I don't want to hear more!"

There are children and women here!

I don't want to hear about family kinks!

"Jun, amazing... making sister-in-law like that..."

"Jun, you're a terrifying child... As expected of you..."

"Mom, that's indecent... but amazing..."

"Brother, you're amazing..."

Wait, are they impressed?!

Kids, don't watch this!

Mom, Shanze-sama, don't stare!

"Alize must have forgotten she's not wearing her mental magic defense gear. That's why it worked."

"I see..."

It's not a harmful spell, so it was at full power.

No injuries, but a major mental burn.

I feel like I got hurt too...

"Anyway, this isn't a fair fight. Jun wins. Release the magic, Jun."

"Y-Yes!"

"Ohhhh!"

I quickly cancel the magic on Alize-neechan.

Her breathing calms, and she regains her composure.

"Heh... I lost completely..."

"Ahaha..."

So, that's how it started. Do you understand now?

Why don't I feel happy about winning?

I want to run away from here.

The stares around me hurt.

Especially from the female soldiers and servants.

I feel like they're looking down on me...

"I can trust Ai to you. As expected of Eliza's child."

"Haha..."

Being praised in this situation doesn't make me happy.

And mentioning Mother Eliza now...

Come to think of it, Mother Eliza is a succubus too.

Maybe... no, let's not think about this.

It's dangerous.

"Anyway, this is over! Free time until lunch! The meeting is after lunch!"

"Yes. Jun, see you later."

"Yes..."

Everyone says their farewells and leaves.

I can't look the female soldiers and servants in the eye.

Noela and Lily are acting normal, which is a relief.

Though their faces are still red...

In the end, it's just me, Yuu, and Ai.

And some servants like Noela and Lily.

Anyway...

"I'm going to go bury my face in a pillow and kick my legs!"

I ran away as fast as I could.