Chapter 14 The Instructor, Becomes

The Instructor, Becomes

“Do you feel calm now?”

I lift my face from Arisu’s chest.

Her br🬀🬀sts were voluptuous.

They’re bigger than Monica’s.

“Um, well, sorry.”

I apologize, avoiding her gaze a little awkwardly.

When was the last time I cried in front of someone?

Maybe this is the first time someone has praised me for my actions.

Stunned by this fact, I regained my composure and returned to the topic.

“Well, anyway, I managed to defeat the Demon King, I think. I also got a skill.”

“What kind of hero skill is it? Is it like Dragon Slayer or Divine Medicine?”

Arisu says with sparkling eyes.

Ugh, she has such high expectations!

Too dazzling!

[Dragon Slayer] is exactly what it sounds like—a hero skill that gives you overwhelming power against dragons.

[Divine Medicine] is a hero skill that can heal a dying person and even regenerate limbs.

Both of these skills are famous and considered top-tier skills.

Sometimes you get skills that you don’t know what to use.

I’ve even heard of one called [Cosmic Cat].

It’s a cool name, but the person himself doesn’t know what it is.

That’s too sad.

Cosmic Cat…? What is a cat…?

Normally, acquiring a hero skill isn’t something you share with others.

It is both a strength and a distinct weakness.

“…Well, it’s like….”

I hesitate with my words.

But to be honest, since we have bonded so much, I feel like it might be okay to talk about it.

More importantly, I might know something about this mysterious [Demon King Skill].

“Is it a skill that’s hard to talk about? Like [S🬀🬀ual Technique]?”

“What!? Is there such a thing!?”

I am amazed at the vastness of the world.

What kind of skill is that?

I kind of want it.

“No, it doesn’t exist.”

Arisu replies with a straight face.

This woman…!

Give it back! Give back my pure heart!

“Actually, it’s not a hero skill; it’s a demon king skill.”

I decided to be honest since there was no point in hiding it.

I look up at Arisu to see her reaction.

Surprise appears on Arisu's face.

Then it quickly changed to understanding and finally to acceptance.

“I see.”

Ah! No doubt, Arisu knows something about the Demon King skill!

“Do you know anything about it? What is it? How do I use it? Will I become a Demon King if I have it?”

“Well… Just having a Demon King skill doesn’t make you a Demon King.”

Arisu puts her mouth to the teacup as if there was no disturbance before.

I can’t help but stand up and grab Arisu’s shoulder.

“You know about this!? Tell me! I’ll do anything!”

As soon as she heard these words, Arisu’s expression changed.

She grinned.

Her crimson lips curved into a smile.

“I see, I see, you’ll do anything… Well, I might be willing to share with you.”

She narrowed her eyes and smiled differently than before.

“Really!?”

I say impulsively, this might be my only chance.

I’m willing to pay any price!

I was almost dead, so I’m not afraid of anything anymore.

“But there is one condition.”

Arisu raises a finger.

“I want you to make a contract with me.”

Ah, this is probably the turning point.

My past experiences tell me so.

The answer I give here will change my life.

I’m sure of it.

“What kind of contract?”

I ask eagerly, and Arisu smiles ironically.

“You are so impatient… Rushing men are not liked, you know?”

“Yes… I think so… It’s true….”

I fall silent.

These words hit me hard; please stop.

“Don’t look so down… Just kidding, just kidding.”

Arisu approaches me with a wry smile.

“I have taken a great liking to you. There’s no falsehood in your stories. Your life is so interesting! You could even call it dramatic! You’re kind-hearted, but easily hurt! You’re a bit twisted, but your heart is pure! I’m sure you will help many people and be hurt by many people in the future.”

Our eyes meet at close range.

Her crimson eyes shine brightly.

Ah, beautiful eyes.

They reflect anticipation, joy, and…a hint of fear?

Is she afraid of rejection?

“I want to be by your side. I want to support you. If you want to help others without fear of being hurt, I’ll give you the wisdom to do so. If you fight to protect people, I will give you the strength to do so….”

“So please stay by my side.”

Ah… I realized it somehow, but Arisu isn’t human.

She’s a higher being.

But on the inside, she’s just like us; she must have been lonely all along.

I don’t know if she’s good or bad yet.

But.

But she listened to my story.

She tried to understand me.

Then, even if she’s bad.

If she reached out for help and extended her hand.

“Alright. For those who understand me, I can do anything. I will be with you.”

So far, I have always taken those hands.

It’s my pride and my dignity.

It is a vow I have taken to remain true to who I am—Veiss!

I’ll never forget the look on Arisu’s face when I gave her this answer.

She scrunched up her face and shed a single tear.

It was a tear of joy, of ecstasy.

That smile was gospel.

I was captivated by it.

I’m glad.

I didn’t know there was such beauty.

I’m really glad that I accepted it.

“I understand! Your determination is so very…very comforting!”

She clapped her hands and smiled.

Then she took my hand and whispered.

“The contract is sealed.”

She smiled gently and leaned in to kiss me.

It wasn’t a deep kiss, just a gentle touch of our lips.

“Demon King Skill [Eternal Bond].”

A dark yet bright, contradictory light filled the surroundings.

Ah, it is the light of a star.

I had a vision of a starry sky filled with stars.

This is a blessing.

[A sacred ceremony to celebrate a new beginning.]

[May light shine upon the paths of these two, twisted yet fitting.]

[May they be as inseparable as the wings of a phoenix and the roots of a willow tree.]

Voices echoed from the stars.

[Ah, finally this child has found a partner.]

[Ah, finally she has found someone to live with.]

[Please take care of this child.]

[She is easily hurt but kind.]

[Please.]

[Please.]

Kind words.

I wondered whose words they were.

Ah, one day, I’ll ask Arisu.

The stars faded.

A line was drawn.

A clear line of souls connected me to Arisu.

We were connected.

“Th-this is…!”

I felt the change within me.

Power poured in.

My vessel was filled to the brim with dark magic.

A violent vortex of power swirled around me.

I know this phenomenon.

“Congratulations, Danna-sama.”

Amidst the raging magic, Arisu smiled.

A beautiful, flowery smile.

“Even though you’re human, you’ve become a demon king.”

“A true demon king, just like me.”

“Let’s live together, shall we?”

Arisu smiled dreamily.