After I finished washing, Sebastian mentioned that he finds it more efficient to focus alone and left.
I speculated that he might have to use magic while still in the headbanging state if he continued to stay.
‘He’s quick to notice.’
I looked at Merdes, who was still banging his head, thinking it was a bit regrettable.
“Now you can wake up.”
“Okay!”
Merdes quickly adjusted his posture and sat down. His knees were bent.
“Is this the first time you’ve come into my room?”
Skipping time, the twins had never been in my room before. To be precise, except for Arthur and Martin, no demon had ever been in my room.
So, I couldn’t figure out why this guy had come here. It was a bit unsettling as he could turn up anywhere at any time.
“Right! It’s the first time!”
“Why did you come? Get to the point. I’m tired.”
“Shekina is so cold…”
Merdes pretended to cry, trying to gauge my reaction. However, seeing that I remained expressionless, he stopped pretending and opened his mouth.
“You know, the humans we met that time.”
“Humans?”
“Yeah! When we went out of the territory together! The humans I was with! They saw the exorcism, and you erased their memories!”
It does seem like there were such guys.
I can’t recall much except being annoyed with Merdes.
“You need to speak straight. We didn’t go out together; you sneaked out on your own.”
“That’s what I meant. No, not that! Anyway, I kept worrying about it, those humans.”
Nowadays, demons seem to have an interest in humans…? Sebastian, him, everyone’s acting strangely. I scratched my cheek.
“They… um…”
Merdes fidgeted with his hands and cautiously continued.
“They were trying to protect me?”
I listened to his next words while looking at his reddened ears.
“Despite being weaker than themselves, they were terrified of the exorcism, yet they tried to protect me. They told me to run away and even called me a baby… I really don’t understand why they did that. I came here to ask because I thought you might know the reason.”
It seemed like he recalled my explanation about humans during the previous ‘education.’
Unsure how to respond in this case, I kept my mouth shut. It’s better not to say something that might lead to unnecessary consequences.
“Oh! Of course, I’ve thought about it too.”
Fortunately, Merdes spoke first.
“Maybe those humans knew I live here? So, after saving me, they were planning to ask for something in return! Or maybe they were going to save me, then kidnap me and demand ransom?”
“Oh, you have quite the imagination…”
At the age of five, he’s pondering the world.
Well, I don’t completely rule out the possibility. But the humans I remember from back then were wearing security guard uniforms. A guy from the security guard wouldn’t pull off such nonsense.
Of course, I won’t mention that they were security guards. It would invite obvious questions like, ‘How do you know that?’ or ‘Did you interrogate them separately?’
And…
‘It’s a good thing to be on good terms with humans.’
That way, even if my human nature is revealed later on, they might spare my life. So, I decided to express a slight favor toward those nameless humans.
“Maybe they thought you were too young. Humans are generally soft-hearted toward kids. They probably wanted to rescue you since you seemed helpless. No harmful intentions, I reckon.”
Merdes’s expression became ambiguous.
“But… Humans sometimes sell kids, right? 3rd Elder said that humans often sell children as slaves.”
“3rd Elder taught you some interesting stuff…”
“Huh?”
“No, it’s just that I think 3rd Elder is a bit insane.”
Anyway, among the elders, none are particularly helpful. I smirked.
“Well, as he says, there are cases like that. Many humans living in this territory were former slaves.”
“So, were those humans trying to rescue me just to sell me?! Should I have killed them back then?! Why didn’t I kill them?!”
“…….”
How should I deal with this stubborn guy?
No, no.
This guy isn’t human.
He’s like a poorly socialized animal.
Since birth, he has been exposed to human hatred, so his reaction is only natural.
So, as an adult, let’s be patient. Let’s not get excited.
I pondered on how to explain things to the stubborn Merdes easily.
“Do you think Lyat and Martin are the same kind of demon as you?”
“Absolutely not. They seem to be completely different species. I mean, their sizes are twice as different, right?”
“I mean their personalities, nitwit.”
“Aha.”
Merdes chuckled before rolling his eyes.
“Hmm… They are different, right? Lord Lyat is a bit cold, and Martin… we haven’t talked much, but I felt he was admiring you. Despite the difference in appearance, he seemed kind.”
“Yeah, true.”
I nodded my head.
“Just as there are various kinds of humans, demons are also different. There are humans who engage in slave trading, stupid and evil ones, and on the other hand, there are also stupid but kind ones. Everyone is different.”
Merdes mouth hung open.
“So… Those humans?”
“They simply rescued you.”
Merdes expression became mysterious again. He bobbed his head and nibbled on his lips, struggling to understand based on his own standards.
Since I wanted him to think for himself, I didn’t say more.
“It’s fascinating…”
He muttered, nibbling his fingers.
“It’s intriguing that they just did it. We don’t have such a thing. Just helping, without any… hmm…”
Then, he suddenly lifted his head.
“I want to meet those humans who helped me again!”
“Huh?”
“So, let’s go together!”
What is he saying? Annoying.
I shook my head in disgust.
“Remember when we got caught sneaking out last time? I got scolded royally.”
“What if we don’t get caught?”
“Right now, the Demon King is in the castle. How won’t we get caught? Are you stupid?”
“Are you willing to risk getting caught and going out?”
“If you want to risk your life and leave the world, go ahead. But I won’t.”
Demons, they can’t resist fun things.
Not me. I’m rational and practical. After all, I am an intelligence.
“Aah! I want to go out! But I really can’t go alone! I might cause trouble again!”
“Then don’t go out, it’ll be a big mess.”
“I want to go out!”
“Just go out of my room.”
“Aah! Shekina!”
Noisy…
Should I hit him? My clenched fist trembled.
That’s when it happened.
“Uh.”
Suddenly, the door opened, and Martin walked in. He looked back and forth between the sprawled Merdes, me sighing, and opened his mouth.
“Baby, another baby. Playing around? Am I disturbing?”
“Martin, no! You’re not disturbing!”
Merdes, seeing Martin, bounced up with a sparkle in his eyes.
They didn’t seem very friendly before.
Why is he acting like this…
“We want to go out! Take us with you, Shekina! If Martin agrees to go with us, it’s fine, let’s go!”
They had a purpose for being friendly. I really don’t like this.
***
“I got permission from Lyat. The baby one, another baby, and I are going out together.”
“Yes! Great!”
“Promise, we won’t separate.”
“Yes! Yes!”
Even though I said I don’t want to go out ten times, it seems my words didn’t reach their ears. Seeing the excited Martin and the running-around Merdes like a released foal, I sighed deeply.
“Baby, where’s your answer?”
“Yes…”
Truly annoying.
However, since we’ve already decided to go out together, there’s no way out of it.
So, I grabbed Martin’s sleeve and said,
“Martin, carry me.”
It would be less troublesome if Martin does the walking, I thought.
“I like holding babies.”
“Yeah. So, carry me.”
Martin chuckled faintly and lifted me into his arms. Then, he glanced at Merdes.
“What about the other baby, do you want to be carried too?”
“Huh? Me too?”
After a brief hesitation, Merdes enthusiastically nodded, spreading his arms toward Martin.
“It seems like it’ll be fun! Martin is big!”
So, Martin began walking with me in his left hand and Merdes in his right.
Thump, thump.
The ground trembled with each step, but overall, the ride wasn’t bad.
We could just roam around the territory like this. I yawned deeply, contemplating.
“But you know, there’s something I’m curious about.”
“Don’t talk. I get annoyed when you talk.”
“Shekina calls lord Lyat ‘Uncle,’ right? Doesn’t she?”
“Oh… you’re ignoring me.”
I grumbled, but Merdes didn’t care at all.
“So, does Shekina also call Martin ‘Uncle’?”
Martin’s steps faltered slightly.
“Well, what’s the big deal? Whether it’s Lyat or Martin I treats them the same.”
Feeling another slight hesitation, I held onto Martin’s arm more tightly.
“I see…”
Merdes made a discontented sound, rolling his eyes for a moment, then suddenly smiled.
“Since I’m Shekina’s older brother, Martin is my uncle too!”
Merdes, still hugging Martin’s neck, seemed quite satisfied.
“We’re like a family, right?”
… What’s this.
Why does he express it so pitifully.
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