“I am truly sorry!”
The beautiful elf lowered her head apologetically. I watched her with a mix of bewilderment—after all, I had just come out of the bath.
Yes, it hadn’t been long since I’d left that magnificent sulfur spring.
At that moment, following the appearance and magical assault by the elf, while Mayudama and the elf were locked in what seemed like a SF psychic battle, I, with no interest in their skirmish, was thoroughly enjoying the hot spring, cocooned safely within the barrier-like thing created by Mayudama.
After feeling utterly satisfied, having emerged victorious with Mayudama, we then carried the unconscious elf girl through the forest, relying on Mayudama’s incredible intuition to reach the Elven village—but upon arrival, chaos ensued.
The residents of the Elven village, a tranquil spot in the forest with dozens of tree houses nestled among the tall trees, became immensely agitated upon noticing Mayudama at my side. In a blink, I found myself hurriedly seated on a grand chair in the grandest room of the grandest building, with the most distinguished person of the village kowtowing in front of me.
Moreover, before my eyes stood a lineup of strikingly handsome and beautiful elves. The fantastical nature of it all was such that I even wondered if I should venture off to defeat a Demon Lord with the momentum of the scene. Of course, that was something I’d definitely decline if asked.
“I had not thought there would be young ones in this village unaware of the kin of Puderi…”
So uttered the incredibly beautiful chieftain who I believe introduced herself as Ōhendeku Ryu Humein, bowing with such fervor it was as if she’d split the floor with a headbutt.
It seems that the followers of Puderi are mythical creatures capable of transforming into humans, animals, or beast girls.
The highest rank among them is the fox, as the goddess Puderi, associated with fertility and lust, is said to be a fox among the 18 goddesses in this world.
The magic attack girl mentioned earlier, Lirium Lu Humein, faces a death sentence for attacking the esteemed fox.
The tribal chief, Ōhendeku, expresses regret for attacking the revered fox and contemplates punishing Lirium severely.
Lirium, resembling dried seaweed, awaits her fate. The chief seeks advice on how to execute her and turns to your wisdom.
You whisper to Mayudama, asking for her opinion on the matter, but she seems perplexed and suggests that there’s no need for an execution.
As you ponder the situation, Lirium suddenly raises her face and, with a sorrowful expression, pleads for her side of the story.
This prompts the chief to angrily dismiss her justifications, leaving you in a difficult situation.
“Enough, you fools!!” roared the formidable figure, a skill honed through years of local government service to temporarily quell disputes.
Memories of the drunken town council chairman, Machioka-san, yelling and ranting seem irrelevant now.
But Machioka’s skill proved effective, and the tribal leader, Ōhendeku, hastily prostrated herself.
“So, Lirium, if you have something to say, say it.”
I generally dislike seeing blood, and having such a beautiful girl executed due to my actions is terribly nightmarish. However, in order to find a chance for forgiveness, it’s better to hear the story.
“Y-yes, as for me, I saw a figure bathing naked in that Hudein, and I’m sure it’s a demon…”
Several elves whispered, “Certainly seems so,” and shrank back when eyed by Chief Ōhendeku. Their attitude gives me an uneasy feeling.
“What is this Hudein?”
“Yes, Hudein is an ancient Elvish word meaning the cursed well of annihilation. It refers to the cursed hot spring.”
What the heck is this guy saying!
“Oh, so the hot spring is cursed!”
“Oh, onsen…?”
“It refers to the place where the water springs!”
“Yes!! Despite being water, Hudein defies the laws of heaven, cloaking itself in the magic of fire, containing a poison that eradicates living beings. It’s the most cursed place in this world!”
Alright, decision made. Let’s execute.
No, everyone’s getting executed. Wipe out the elves, burn down the village, leave nothing alive or standing. That’s the way of this world.
“This is indeed my mission, sent to this land by Inari-sama. There is no mistake; I’ve decided it now.
“This, this is common sense in this world.”
Alright, let’s destroy the entire world. This world is a menace. Transform it into a desolate and barren wasteland.
Will I become the fearsome Demon Lord?! Yoshizō Yukawa!
