‘Nord definitely likes to killed humans.’
Nord, who once killed all five elemental mages in an instant.
Although it was an event that hadn’t happened yet, something that could occur in the future, Shekina, who had already experienced that tragedy, rejected the idea that Nord liked humans.
“Don’t lie. Demons despise humans.”
“Seems like you’re saying demons must hate humans.”
Nord grinned and stared at Shekina over the teacup.
Despite just encountering the situation, Shekina maintained a casual attitude. So Nord became curious. What is this kid thinking, and how will her react to his words in the future?
“There are truly many races in the world.”
So, he decided to speak up.
If he doesn’t get the reaction he wants, he can just kill her.
Thud. He put down the teacup.
Then he lightly flicked his fingers, and a small dark sphere emerged, emitting black smoke.
“There are fallen celestials who once thought they were the rulers of the world, arrogant elves, foolish but nimble dwarves, and lazy dragonkin.”
As the names of the races were mentioned by him, the spheres began to transform into shapes corresponding to each race. Watching it blankly, Shekina hastily added words.
“The merfolk too!”
“Yes. A half-formed demon.”
Nord, who had created even the merfolk with his magic, leaned sideways with arms on the armrest.
“I may not like them all, but still, they are strong. They have the strength to protect themselves and the qualifications to challenge.”
Of course, they may not compare to the demons, but the races Nord mentioned are uniformly strong. If they were to fight in the human realm rather than the demon realm, the demons themselves couldn’t guarantee victory.
“However.”
Nord displayed another sphere on the opposite side of the created races.
“What about humans?”
The spheres transformed into human forms rushed towards the gathered different races,
“Do you think humans are strong? Do you believe they have the strength to protect themselves? Do you think they have the qualifications?”
She squeezed out.
The human model became blurry.
Nord smirked and drew a circle with his index finger.
Then, excluding humans, the other races gathered together and disappeared, and soon multiple human models were created.
“Yet, despite all that, humans remain devoted to desire.”
The human forms moved.
“Harboring desires in their weakness. Desires to improve, desires to ascend, desires to possess…”
They climbed ladders, created new figures by tearing themselves apart, and fought each other.
“Truly adorable, isn’t it?”
“Oh…”
What’s wrong his taste?
Shekina frowned,
“Why make that expression? The perspective of cuteness varies for each person.”
Nord chuckled again.
“To me, humans are akin to livestock that humans raise.”
From his fingertips, black smoke conjured a puppy. Woof, woof. The small puppy frolicked in midair, licking Nord’s fingers playfully.
“Would livestock get irritated if hungry? Would they get angry if they wanted to play? They’re all just cute in their own ways.”
“Wow…”
Shekina scattered the puppy figure running towards her and raised her head.
“You’re the most demonic among the demons I’ve ever seen.”
“A compliment, then.”
It’s not a compliment.
Despite some dissatisfaction, Shekina didn’t voice it out.
What could she say to a demon reveling in such ecstasy with such a euphoric expression?
She couldn’t bring herself to say, You’re going to kill people afterwards, aren’t you? It’s cute, let’s leave it alone, that’s all.
Shekina adjusted her posture, leaning forward.
“So, what’s your plan? Are you going to stay like this forever?”
Nord’s eyebrows raised slightly.
“Do you want me to return to the castle?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“I want you to support me.”
Shekina chuckled.
“The elders are betting on the homunculus, and I know they’ll come after me later. Besides, no one supports me anywhere else.”
“Isn’t there Martin?”
“He’s always busy. Besides, he’s not an elder.”
“I see.”
Nord was readily accepted.
“So, you want to have a me as your backing?”
“Yes.”
Nord hesitated for a moment at that response.
Truly astonishing.
To not be intimidated by the power of a Daimon and boldly desire one’s strength, this homunculus was something else.
Nord became increasingly curious about what this audacious little one was thinking.
“So, what can you offer me in return?”
Shekina anticipated this question, so as soon as the memories from her past life were unlocked, she promptly revealed the plan she had in mind.
“I know where the Black Spinel is.”
Black Spinel.
Humans might know it as a mineral used for crafting gems, but not the demons.
A dreadful mineral capable of handling intense magic.
Using Black Spinel allows the storage of demonic magic and enables demons to use it in battle. If obtained, it could be a significant power for demons struggling in the human realm.
‘Since I’ll get it later anyway, I might as well mention it now.’
Shekina grinned and looked at Nord.
“Finding a minerals like that is within my capabilities. Isn’t it a sufficient offering for you to support me?”
“No. Shouldn’t it be more than enough?”
“More than enough?”
“Yes.”
“Well, you won’t be able to find it anytime soon.”
Reading Nord’s expression that seemed to ask for more details, Shekina continued.
“It’s in the sea, in the territory where the merfolk live.”
Nord’s eyes widened.
“Just create a teleportation magic circle. Then we can secretly visit the minerals without the merfolk knowing.”
“You personally?”
“Yes, I’ll handle it.”
Since demons entering would cause a commotion among the merfolk, Shekina, being human, going in would keep it discreet. That’s why she volunteered to go, but Nord’s expression seemed peculiar.
“…A mere homunculus, yet you’re siding with the demons.”
Well…
Not exactly.
Shekina had her own reasons for using Spinel. Debating whether to clarify, she decided to lower her head.
Clarifying such misunderstandings might be for the best.
“Yes, I support demons. We need to harness the power of the Demon King!”
Nord looked at Shekina with a wry smile.
Demons are selfish.
Even if they’re the same kind, that’s all there is to it. If a demon dies next to them, they won’t get angry. They’ll just think, ‘They died because they were weak.’
However…
‘You’re saying you’re on the demons’ side.’
Even if the Demon King’s power is inside, it’s still just wearing a human shell, is that it?*
There was an intriguing scent in the air.
Nord, unconsciously wearing a satisfied smile, looked down at Shekina.
“You can bind artifacts, right?”
“Yes, I can.”
“Have you seen any artifacts other than the bracelet you’re wearing?”
“No, not yet. The Demon King said he would provide more artifacts when he comes.”
Shekina shook the bracelet she bound during the first trial, responding.
“Then let me evaluate your abilities. The Demon King will be here soon.”
Soon?
The Demon King is coming soon?
At that moment, Shekina’s eyes widened, and precisely then…
– Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed.
“Aaaah!”
“P-Please, spare us!”
Followed by the screams of humans.
What’s happening?
Faster than Nord, Shekina rushed to the window, opened it wide, and looked outside.
There, she saw someone very familiar.
“… Merdes?”
It was Merdes.
***
The moment Shekina escaped through the rear path of the Demon King’s palace.
Merdes stood there, unable to leave his spot.
“I want to go out too…”
Should I summon Pardes again?
No, Pardes is currently in the laboratory, and bothering him would make him extremely angry. Then, Mungmung will probably have me kicked out
How about Nisha?
… Nisha is scarier than Pardes.
Yet, going out with Frey and Didi isn’t an option either.
Frey recently had his leg broken in a confrontation with Pardes, and Didi…
‘I don’t know what she’s thinking.’
Merdes let out a long sigh.
Going out alone is frightening.
Despite learning about humans, he had never encountered them. Of course, he know that humans are a trivial species, but what if those trivial beings bring in even more trivial ones and form a trivial group? Then, that group will no longer be trivial. Even the mighty Merdes could become vulnerable.
Humans were described as very ominous, wicked, and mischievous. One should not let their guard down.
Therefore, Merdes had been suppressing his desire to go outside.
“But Shekina has no fear.”
The three-year-old Shekina nonchalantly went outside. She didn’t seem afraid at all.
She wasn’t scared despite being only three years old.
Merdes pondered about this.
“Am I feel more scared than Shekina?”
Even if he’s two years older than her?
“I don’t like that!”
Merdes clenched his fist.
“It should be fine if I just quietly look around! If I avoid those mere humans and just go have some fun… wouldn’t nothing happen?”
His eyes sparkled.
“I… I’m going out too!”
Making the biggest decision in his 5-year-old life, he proudly stretched his feet through the bushes.
And as soon as he come down to the estate, he have a big accident.
🍓; *Mention about Shekina just a homunculus with Demon King’s power inside her shell/body.
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