Chapter 181 – What the executives have in common
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“TRANSLATOR: Anargya”
“EDITOR: GhostApe”
「Isn’t that decided, already! It’s because I am a demon that is so evil and scary that I am suitable to be an executive! What do you mean by lowest rank!」
The Saintess uttered a protest as she got angry by puffing her cheeks.
But, of course, no matter how you look at it, there is no such thing as an “evil and scary” element in this saintess.
Ariante continued while looking at the Saintess.
「If I am in charge of hiring in the Demon King Army, I will judge that you are honestly not necessary even as an underling, let alone treating you as an executive.」
「B-but as a god, Saintess-sama is doing quite well… Maybe they misunderstood that as her being a strong demon?」
「No. And in the first place, there is something that I thought is a little strange.」
Ariante pointed at Sousou who fainted after being squeezed by Rēko.
「This Sousou is certainly a strong demon. However, there is a question when it comes to whether she is evil or not.」
「Sousou-san is not a bad demon at her root.」
And it seems that she is breaking away from being a demon into a training god in this cave now.
「But, I don’t think they are intentionally soliciting non-evil demons. Look, that spirit demon-san, and that fake kin were demonic enough.」
「…Did you encounter any other executive during your trip?」
「I haven’t met anyone new so far. And Yoro-san is not an executive but a predecessor Demon King.」
However, I can’t rule out the possibility that Rēko slew some when I’m taking a nap.
Then, the Saintess rushed to Doradora who was lying on the ground and began to shake him.
「Hey Doradora-san! Please get up and explain why you scouted me! The Demon King Army wanted me as a valuable human resource right! That’s the reason right!」
「I don’t know… I just followed my mission.」
By the way, Rēko has touched Doradora’s head and showed his memory, but all that showed was something like a magic lantern saying, “I was beaten, submerged in water, and my mouth was stuffed with vegetables.”
It seems like being beaten by Rēko became a great trauma.
「But well, there is this one thing that all executives have in common that I could think of…」
Ariante, who had been thinking for a while, murmured while squinting her eyes.
「Eh? What is it?」
「You have good compatibility with them.」
「Compatibility?」
「Yeah.」
After nodding, Ariante dropped her voice.
「You are weak enough to be killed instantly even if you are fighting against small fish monsters, but if you are against the executives, I can expect you having a good fight.」
That’s true when I think about it.
Sousou had more goodwill towards me than being hostile, so she isn’t going to fight me with all her might.
And, if I were to confront that spirit demon, there is that sad delicious leaf monopoly incident.
And the fake kin who seemed to be the most difficult enemy—has a strength reversal ability which makes me to be his natural enemy.
And even if the Saintess was appointed to be an executive of the Demon King Army, I would still be a good match with her. In fact, I fought with her when she still misunderstood me, and it was my narrow victory.
Although,
「Why do they bother to take a demon that’s not incompatible with me as an executive in the Demon King Army?」
「How could I know about it even if you ask me? It could also be just a coincidence.」
Ariante scratched her head in worry.
Currently, there is too little information to even guess anything about the identity of the Demon King Army.
I look back to my journey so far and ponder if there are any clues.
And the result is—
「Why don’t we all go eat something for a change?」
「You are asking for something troublesome, you.」
「Well, that is true… but everyone is gathered here today.」
Rēko responded quickly to my proposal and took out a pot from the luggage.
「For this number of people, is it okay for hotpot to be the main dish?」
「Yeah, Rēko. Can I ask you to do that? And for the ingredients—」
「Yes, yes! Leave that to me!」
The Saintess took out some cabbage and carrots from her sleeves with full smugness.
Good. This is the perfect flow to get a meal. Now I can take a break.
I lay face down and smelled the scent of vegetables that are being simmered.
I was wrapped in a sense of relief and mellowness, and it seemed that my consciousness was dropping a little.
【——Revendia-sama】
「…Yeah? Did anyone call me just now?」
When I was inadvertently sleeping, I felt like someone called my name and I opened my eyes.
However, Rēko and the Saintess are preparing the hotpot, Ariante and the Hunt God are grilling the meat, and Doradora is still sleeping(Fainting).
「Is it just my imagination?」
Maybe I misheard it when I was dreaming.
I felt the weight of my eyelids again and fell into a light sleep.
【——Please enjoy me】
Again.
It’s a familiar voice from somewhere.
It’s a muffled voice that could be from both men or women.
【——as your meal.】
It’s the fake kin’s voice.
However this is the line that Rēko told me…
While thinking that, I fell asleep as is.
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