Demon Prince 22

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Chapter 22. Training

“Lily, do you know where Ai and Yuu went?”

“Oh, yes, Jun-sama… They went with Noella-senpai to see Eliza-sama...”

“What’s wrong? You seem down.”

“Oh, it’s nothing! Lily’s strength is her cheerfulness! You’re going to see Eliza-sama, right? I’ll accompany you.”

Lily is known for her cheerfulness, so it’s clear when she’s not feeling well.

If she doesn’t want to talk about it, I won’t press her.

“Really? Well, if anything’s bothering you, feel free to talk to me. Let’s go.”

“Yes… Jun-sama. Thank you.”

She still doesn’t seem cheerful.

For now, let’s head to Mother Eliza.

As we approach Mother Eliza’s room, we hear voices from inside.

Since they’re here, I knock and enter.

“Excuse me. Mother, are Ai and Yuu here…?”

“Come on, cry more! Cry like a pig! Come on!”

“Oink!”

I quietly closed the door.

What was that?

Calm down. Let’s think this through.

Lily is frozen in shock.

I can’t ask her for advice.

The scene behind the door… Mother in a dominatrix outfit with a whip, and Father on all fours in just his underwear.

Definitely not something for under 18.

Next to Mother is Noella, with Ai and Yuu blushing on the sofa.

I don’t understand.

I don’t get the situation, but it’s clear Ai and Yuu shouldn’t be seeing this.

Walking in on a scene like this is something no one wants to do, but since Ai and Yuu are involved, I have to step in!

“That’s enough! Both of you!”

“Oh, Jun. Do you want to watch too?”

“Jun, can’t you knock?”

“I did knock! And what are you doing!?”

“What do you mean… what?”

“Yes, what?”

I don’t need this kind of joke!

“And in front of Ai and Yuu! What are you thinking!?”

“Oh, this is necessary. It’s educational.”

“Yes, it’s necessary.”

“Yes, Jun-saam. This is necessary.”

Even Noella is saying that…

Why do they need to show a dominatrix scene? Educational?

“Jun, Yuu is a succubus like me, right? Learning how to use her powers is best taught by another succubus. You understand that, right?”

“Well… I understand that, but…”

“Eliza is an excellent succubus. Not just Yuu, but Alize and Chanze, even Noella, learned from her.”

“Chanze-sama and Noella, yes, but even Alize-neesan?”

“Yes. Our mother, your grandmother, wasn’t a succubus, and there was no one else fit to teach her. Alize was late in learning to use her powers properly.”

I understand, but… please put some clothes on!

You can’t maintain dignity in your underwear, Father!

“But it’s too soon for Yuu! And Ai isn’t a succubus!”

Ai is the same fallen angel as me.

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or fate.

“It’s not too soon. Learning early is better. Your sister struggled because she was late. And for Ai… it’s like bridal training. Right?”

I don’t need that kind of training!

I don’t have that kind of hobby!

“Anyway! That’s enough for today! Ai! Yuu! We’re leaving!”

“O-okay.”

“It’s a bit disappointing, though…”

I ignore whatever Yuu is saying.

Lily, who had been frozen in shock, finally moves and follows with Noella.

“Now, I need you to join me in training today.”

I push the earlier events to the back of my mind.

Let’s focus on training with Ai and Yuu.

“Training? What are we doing?”

“Isn’t it the usual magic training?”

“Yes. From today, I want to seriously train in martial arts and swordsmanship.”

“Why? You’ve mentioned wanting to learn swordsmanship and martial arts before, but why now?”

“There’s a reason…”

The fight with Gaul-sama wasn’t something I wanted, but it wasn’t in vain.

I realized my magical power is too strong.

The spells I aimed at Gaul-sama, even when restrained, shattered walls and cobblestones.

Even my weakest spells had the power of a full-strength spell from an average mage, according to the soldiers and servants who witnessed the fight.

In other words, if an ordinary mage’s full-strength spell has a power level of 100, then my full-strength restrained spell also has a power level of 100.

This makes controlling the power of my magic in combat difficult.

Holding back is much harder than going all out.

So, I decided to learn martial arts and swordsmanship.

“I see. So that’s why martial arts and swordsmanship.”

“Yes. I’ll learn martial arts from Ai, but for swordsmanship… Noella, do you know anyone who can teach me? Preferably someone who uses dual swords.”

“Yes. There’s someone in the Royal Guard with a dual swordsman’s emblem. I’ll ask the Demon King for permission.”

“Please do. I’ll start with martial arts from Ai, so let’s meet in a few hours.”

“Dual swords? You’ll use two swords?”

“Yes. I’m ambidextrous, so I want to make use of that.”

And it’s cool. Dual swords. Really appealing.

“I see. Knowing you, I thought you’d just say it’s cool.”

“Haha. No way.”

“Brother, if Ai teaches martial arts, what about me?”

“You’ll learn martial arts with me from Ai. Your magical power is strong too. Like me, you’ll find it hard to hold back, so it’s good to learn.”

“Got it.”

“When Ai trains in magic, Yuu and I will teach her. So, teach us martial arts, Ai.”

“OK. I’ll teach you anything for free, Jun.”

So, we begin martial arts training under Ai’s instruction.

As expected from a genius karateka and former PE teacher.

She teaches clearly and gently.

She praises my quick learning, thanks to the effect of the Demon God’s emblem.

A while later, Noella returns with a medium-built, blue-haired young knight.

“Jun-sama, I have permission from the Demon King. This is Sir Kayan from the Royal Guard, who will teach dual swordsmanship.”

“Jun-sama, I am Kayan. I am honored to be entrusted with training you. Pleased to meet you.”

“Likewise, Master.”

“Master?”

“If you don’t like it, I’ll stop…”

“No, it’s fine. But only during training.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Shall we begin?”

“Yes, Master. Please.”

Master’s teaching is hands-on.

Using wooden swords, though.

“Don’t stop your feet there. Keep moving.”

“Don’t focus only on the opponent’s weapon. Watch their eyes, feet, and the environment around you. See and feel everything.”

Master’s instructions are both intuitive and theoretical.

His skills are proven, being a Royal Guard member.

Meanwhile, Yuu continues her martial arts training with Ai.

With martial arts and swordsmanship added to my magic training, several days pass.

All the while, I remain concerned about Lily’s lack of cheerfulness.