276 Granny, dont overdo it!

Via the clone that is watching over Yamada-kun, I guess I should say as expected, but it has been confirmed that Yamada-kun is the new Hero. Yamada-kun confessed that himself to a teacher, so it seems certain.

Leaving the capture of the fort to Waldo-kun, I teleport to the Demon Kings place. At the very least, unless I discuss things with the Demon King then nothing can begin. On teleporting to the Demon King Army Headquarters where the Demon King is, the mood there had become excessively tense.

You came at a good time. I have something to ask you.

Kuro, who was together with the Demon King, took us to a deserted location. Balto stared at us as if wanting to ask us something, but in the end he let us pass without saying anything. I think that hes probably already heard about Blows death via Telepathy.

Was it necessary to throw that in?

That? What might that be? I wont get it from ju-u-ust that.

In response to the question posed to me, the Demon King forcibly interjects. Although Kuro turns his gaze towards the Demon King for a moment, he soon turns his stare back to me and opens his mouth.

The Queen Taratect.

Oh, that huge spider-san, huh. What an amazing coincidence, huh. Whod expect it to suddenly teleport onto a battlefield, eh

Dont play dumb.

Kuro-chan, scar-y-y-y. Shiro-chan, save me-e-e!

The Demon King replies to the question asked to me, and Kuro continues to stare at me without glancing at that Demon King. Within that strange mood, I keep my silence. I have no intention of informing Kuro about the current situation.

Shiro-chan, your onee-san wishes that you would at least give a response you know.

Dont change the subject.

Perhaps sensing that I have no intention of replying to anything, Kuro turns to face the Demon King. Then the Demon King and Kuro begin an exchange. The Demon King shouldnt be aware of the reason why the Queen Taratekt committed that atrocity either, but it seems that she has no intention of complaining about it. Far from it, within all the words, gloomy thoughts appear and disappear with regards to the humans and demons. After having endured for such a long time, maybe she thinks that its fine to kill a somewhat larger amount. Well, regardless of the Demon Kings true feelings, if shes going to cover for me, then I have nothing to say.

I guess you wont understand unless I put it in words, huh? Say, between bottomless kindness, and bottomless stupidity, dont you think theres a paper-thin difference?

I dont think so.

After observing the exchange between the Demon King and Kuro for a while, the Demon King says something incredible. From her way of speaking its almost as if she might know about the current situation. And also, that she might be criticising the Goddesss actions. Kuro might have denied the Demon Kings words immediately, but for the Demon King to say such a thing in the first place, and just how odd that is for her, is surely something that he understands, right?

Oh, really. However, perhaps you should keep the following in mind? Those who are saved with kindness alone, dont amount to much.

I was saved by that kindness. Also, doesnt that mean youre also denying ourselves?

I guess so. Which is exactly the reason why you and I are at odds with each other.

You have no intention of withdrawing, then?

None.

Very well. I will associate with your for a little longer.

Just what Id expect of Kuro-chan! Youre so-o reasonable!

However, if the time comes when I cannot agree at all, then I will show no mercy.

Gotcha. I pray that such a time wont ever happen.

As soon as the conversation is over, Kuro leaves in a bad mood. Once the Demon King has seen him off, she heaves a big sigh of exhaustion.

Sheesh. I thought I was gonna be killed.

Although the Demon King is undoubtedly the strongest existence within this world, shes no match for Kuro who is a god outside of the laws of this world. Even though she was vigorously arguing with him, it seems that she was quite tense inside.

Demon King.

Its okay. Dont say it.

When I tried to explain about the situation, I was restrained by the Demon King.

Or rather, I dont want you to say it, I guess. Because it feels like my determination will falter.

Saying so, the Demon King turns her back towards me. With my eyes, even if her back is to me I can still tell her expression. The Demon King still has the same frivolous smile as ever. However, beneath the surface, I can tell that shes almost about to cry.

The Demon King had known. The reason why I had taken unexpected actions. That what those actions imply. That what she is trying to achieve, was rejected by none other than the person she was trying to save.

Even though she had known, she was scared of hearing me speak the truth. That if she actually did hear it, that then she would want to stop. And also, that if she had actually stopped, then the Demon King would probably no longer have anywhere to go to. I think its because the Demon King understood that, that she refused to hear it.

However, putting it the other way around, it also means that she still has no intention of stopping. That even if the Goddess rejects it, she still intends to proceed.

Shes so strong. The Demon King is strong. Putting aside things like being a god, or status values, and so on, she is the strongest person I know. Dazzlingly strong. I envy that strength. Because there is nobody with more pride than the Demon King.

In my case, I dont yet have a belief that I can be puffed up with pride over. I have no pride. That might be the exact reason why I seriously want to help this proud Demon King.

With the Demon King still facing away from me, I embrace her closely.

Itll be okay.

Though I have never before done anything like comforting a person who is feeling down, I thought that nows the time that I should do this.

Ill be with you.

While there is the agreement with D as well, on top of that, with my own personal feelings, I intend to watch over the Demon King until her last moments. Thats why, until that time comes I will always support the Demon King.

If its like this, then you cant tell which one of us is the onee-san you know.

The Demon King says that jokingly. Since the Demon King has the appearance of a young girl after all. Seen from the side I would certainly be the onee-san instead. In actual age the Demon King is far greater though.

Rather than onee-san, its more like obaa-san though.

Because I was born as a child to Mother, and it was the Demon King who gave birth to that Mother, its correct to say that we have the relationship of grandmother and grandchild. So, arguing over whos the onee-san is wrong either way.

Ahaha. Thats a fair point.

Granny smiles.

Thank you.

And so, granny thanked me. Its the least I could do. Im a grannys girl after all.

The full conversation between the Demon King and Kuro can be seen in Human-Demon Great War Secret.

Shiros personal heart power ratings:

Demon King > sensei > the Goddess = the pope > oni-kun >>>> The unsurpassable wall >>> vampire girl > loser (Kuro)

This is ultimately Shiros personal opinion, so other opinions are just as valid.