I Was Reincarnated Chapter 28
Unwelcome Guest
Since Rune became perpetually young, he hasn't yet gone out
Not because Rune became perpetually young, but because the knights are in town
It seems they even have a watch in place, those guys come so quickly
When those guys come only annoying things happen
Everyone gets frightened
The four that have my divine protection, even if they're attacked by a knight, far from being killed, they won't even receive an injury, though
I bought a lot of food, though I applied preservation so it will keep for a while
If it's not enough, it's fine to use my power to get more
So it's fine even if we don't go out
However that didn't last long
(…….N? Someone's come)
On the other side of the gate I can feel a person's presence
This ability, while I think it's nice, (using) it feels uncomfortable
I can feel a person's presence
Despite that guy being in such a distant place
Moreover, now there are also people living in the garden
Even though the presences should have become more, I can't feel their presences
(is it that I can't feel it when the gate isn't struck?)
Asking, it seems before Rune beastmen came, but I never noticed
As for when Rune knocked, if the door is struck or attacked then I can feel their presence
…….a strange ability
And so, now there is a presence on the other side of the gate
In other words, outside
Since there's nothing in the surrounding area, for some guy to see the castle and come visit, is it demons……
Though I don't yet know what race the other person is
To start with, I went to the first floor and call out to Rona who was in the dining room
"Rona, since something's come, don't let anyone outside"
"Eh-…..y,yes"
Rona's expression looked rather nervous
Until now there hasn't been anyone who's come to the castle
The most likely possibility is demons, even without thinking about it it's understandable
When I went out, I can just barely hear the sound of the gate being struck
Even though it's far away, I can definitely hear it
It seems the guys in the garden can hear it as well, as they watch with uneasy expressions
(The sound of the gate being struck, I need to make it so it can be heard in the castle)
Those four, would come outside without realizing otherwise
Although since they have my divine protection they won't die, if they're attacked they'll still feel fear
I teleport to the top of the castle gate
Since it's considerably high, you can see a nice view
The one in front of the gate is, different from what I guessed, a lone knight
Moreover, one I've often seen
The man who said he was governor
"What did you come for?"
When I call out his eyes look around restlessly, when he looks up our eyes meet
"…….I've finally found you"
From that guy's mouth, such words come out
(He was looking for me?)
What for?
"I have to have a talk with the demon G.o.d"
"That's not me, return"
Why would I have to listen to such a guy talk
"Please, hear me out! You were right"
He kneeled down and bowed his head
DO-GE-ZA.
It seems no matter which world it exists
However, I am not a good person, even seeing an important adult prostrating himself, I'm not the sort of person whose conscience would ache
I just gaze over at that scene
The knight who looked so proud, to now be prostrating himself before me, it's not really that amusing
"Please don't bring Gudoudotelia to ruin!"
(…….Hah?)
To ruin, who said (I would)?
This guy, is his brain messed up?
"Now, the king is collecting people in order to bring up a hero. This hasn't spread to the rest of the world yet, but it's only a matter of time. Soon hero candidates will come in order to defeat the demon G.o.d. However, that will only result in victims, so I wish to come to an agreement. 'In exchange for not ruining the country, we will stop sending in the heroes'"
How to say, how egocentric
Me?
I'm fine either way
Since this is me after all
"For the demon G.o.d as well, having heroes sent in would trouble you right?"
"Send in heroes as you like, but I will kill every guy that comes"
Annoying
"……..a hero should be the only opponent that can defeat a demon G.o.d, right?"
This guy, it seems he believes that fake legend
Despite being falsified by humans, it seems even humans believe it's like that
There should be guys that know the truth, right?
"There's no way a human could defeat a demon G.o.d, you know? Back then, the one the hero defeated, was a devil (ak.u.ma) that the demon G.o.d created"
"Wha-…..!? According to the legend, it should be 'the hero defeated the demon G.o.d'!"
"So, I'm saying that's a lie, you know? Since they'll be pointlessly dying, don't send such things"
As one would expect, even I wouldn't enjoy murdering people
If necessary I'll do it though
If I snap I might kill someone unintentionally though
"You created a devil!?"
This guy, does he listen when people talk?
…….Hmm?
Did I not say it?
I don't recall me saying it
"That is a story of the demon G.o.d before me. Since I've been born……umm, it's been about four months?"
Since I've almost always been sleeping, I've lost track of the number of days
"The previous demon G.o.d's lifespan ended and he died. I know because when I was born the information was imparted to me"
The extensive imparted information, I still haven't looked through it all
In order to look through it all, I'd have to devote quite a bit of time to it, it's troublesome
"…….can no one kill you then?"
"Unless it's to the extent of the world being destroyed, I won't be killed"
Somehow this guy, hung his head down at that
Does he want me to be killed that much?
―what a thing
This guy's goal, seems to be his country not being ruined, since he tried to make an agreement like such
His aim seems to have gotten off track
Besides, there's no way I'd agree to such an agreement
Why would I, with a guy I'm not even interested in, have to do something like listening to what he says
"………..in that case, why did a demon G.o.d appear in this world?"
He once again looks up at me
The place I am is on top of the castle gate
This guy, does his neck not hurt?
If it were me, sorry but no (wouldn't look up)
"Ah―….. G.o.d said something about that…….for the sake of balance, was it?"
My recollection is quite vague
I mean, that G.o.d was quite irritating after all
Just being able to remember this much is pretty good
"By G.o.d, you mean what?"
"G.o.d is G.o.d right?"
Name?
Such a thing, as if I'd know
I didn't ask either, I also have no interest
No idea what he's doing
I don't care either way
For me, he's a G.o.d with a suspicious smile
Since I'm aware he's a proper G.o.d, that much is enough
"G.o.d is the one who sent the demon G.o.d into this world?"
"That's right"
I was feeling heavy standing so I sat
Although I can't feel tired, continuously standing is a pain
"…….by 'for the sake of balance,' what does that mean?"
This guy, only ask questions, huh
"This world's humans are too strong compared to the other races. Humans can even deal with demons, so an existence stronger than humans is necessary"
If I remember correctly, G.o.d certainly said so
I've looked at a bit of the information since then, and I've come to understand this country's history a bit
"For the reason, humans arbitrarily demarcate country borders without care for others approval, now including Gudoudotelia I believe there are six countries it seems, but originally it was one. This Baren country didn't belong to anyone. It seems that someone wanted to gain control of it, but some Gudoudotelia country, does not exist"
Right, before humans arbitrarily demarcated countries, this region was a single continent called Baren country
The discrimination between races as well, back then was not so terrible
"I don't care about messing with humans, however if anything happens to my things I will kill everyone, no matter who, for me different races and such doesn't matter"
Whether beastman, elf, spirit, or human
Of course, demon too
That guy made a surprised expression, but it was quite a while ago when it was just one country
Within humans, is it that only a few guys know?
Look at that arrogance, not remembering inconvenient things
"Shin-sama!"
When I hear a voice and turn towards it, Rune and Rau are near the gate
"What are you doing? I told Rona to tell you not to go out of the castle, didn't I?"
Why are they outside?
When both people are so timid
"I heard, but….we have Shin-sama's divine protection. Besides, it was taking a long time, so I became worried about what was happening……."
Because the knight just kept asking questions it seems I've caused them to worry
(The one there is just the single knight, there's no danger so it should be fine)
"Rune, Rau, to here"
I summon the two closer
"Waaaaa-!? Highh!"
Just as she/they paled she came into my embrace
Rune sat down and looked like he would cry
It seems beastmen don't do things like go to high places
Even their houses are one-story
"Hey now, come here too, Rune"
I soon pull his arm and put him on the other side of my lap
Tightly sticking to me he finally appears at ease and the two look around
How should I say it, they are like children who don't know anything and I feel like teaching them various things
They are cute
"-Shin-sama! There's a knight!!"
They once again huddled into my arms
"It's alright. That guy's alone, and it seems like he doesn't plan to attack. Moreover, even if this guy attacks he can't kill anyone"
I gently pat the two's heads
If there was a possibility he could kill, I would forcefully return them to inside the castle
"I will not make an agreement with humans. Send heroes as you like, but expect them all to die. If you send them too often, then I will probably have those guys in the castle die"
If they send them often it will be annoying
"We have nothing more to talk about, leave"
How long is this guy planning to stay there
He hasn't even tried to return
"…….you won't promise?"
"Too persistent"
After awhile he finally gets on his agony (velociraptor mount)
Hurry and return
"If you can, won't you not raise your hand against those guys who are forced to attack?"
"Bother(some), don't order me (to do things)"
Why do I have to be told by this guy
If it's from Rune and the others, it's ok
He's making a face like he has something to say, but in the end he doesn't say anything
"Ah―…Hm, a demon?"
In the distance are several shadows
They are heading this way
The two sitting on my lap seem frightened again and snuggle up to me, the knight looks back and draws his sword
Can a single knight defeat 10 demons?
Since he said he was the governor, he should be stronger than other knights, though
"Rau, if you're scared then do you want to go inside the castle?"
Knight to demons
Uninvited guests are appearing one by one, When I call out to Rau who's frightened and looks like she'll cry, she nods in agreement to going inside and I teleport her
"To Rau's room…..Rune, what will you do?"
"…..can I, not fight"
"It's fine not to fight"
I have no intention of making him fight
Although I gave Rune a sword and cloak, it's just for appearances
It's not to make him exceedingly strong, if it's just for practicing then it's fine to give him as much as he likes though
"If you're scared you can look away"
Now, Rune is sitting with his back facing me
In other words, he can completely see the view
Just as I spoke, he faces me and cuddle up like a child
What's this, how cute
(Well then…….I don't know that knight's ability, after watching a bit should I lend a hand)
No, this guy has no connection to this castle
In that case, it's highly likely he'll shake free from their pursuit and run away
As I thought, I'll have to do something about them
The demons gradually become clearly visible
Blue skin, really gives an unpleasant feeling
Their blood is blue too
(Speaking of, what color are other races' blood?)
Human's blood is red
Beastmen's blood is too
Except demons, are they all red?
"There's seriously only a castle. Hihih….everyone it's chow time"
"Halt, it's the demon king-sama's meal"
"Wait! There's a knight?"
"A lone knight, is no problem?"
I heard those slow-witted guys' conversation
Right then, let's target them
However, as I thought, as expected from a knight not being at all distracted
Less than half went towards the knight and the rest came here
"This wall, destroy it!"
Laughing, from among the lot of them, the demon with the best physique rammed into the gate
Then that guy was sent flying
It was configured to rebound when attacked
Rebound through magic
I think even for me the gate's condition was good
"We can't destroy it?"
"What do we do?"
The demons were restless
I only watched from above
Well then, how shall I finish them off?
Since Rune is here I don't want to go down
"Rune, cover your ears"
When I saw Rune cover both his ears, I held him in one arm
Like this he shouldn't be able to see anything (he's facing towards him and covering his ears)
"Impale"
Since Rune seems to dislike seeing gore/mutilated corpses, I'll hold off on constricting and crushing them
Only one part of the uninterrupted gra.s.sland was ruined, as a sharp spikes pierced through the demons
From the crotch to the head in one strike
Those guys had no time to yell out and the moment the land restored itself to it original appearance they collapsed
The four who fought with the knight, seemed to become disturbed when they saw that
"What was that, just now"
"Was it done by you!?"
They fiercely attacked the knight
"Ku-………"
The knight, is having a hard fight
It seems even just four is too many
If the knight's defeated they'll just come over here, shall I defeat them at once
"Rock, four, come forth"
Four stupidly huge rocks appeared overhead
They're too huge
"Compact"
At once they became smaller, about the size of a pac.h.i.n.ko ball (TN: like a pinball size)
I flicked it off with my finger
Daaaan…….(SFX)
A sound like a gunshot reverberated and the demon was blown off
This is the strongest finger pac.h.i.n.ko (TN: pac.h.i.n.ko literally translates to slingshot or slang for "pistol")
I flicked them one by one with my finger
"Knight, go to the right"
When the knight moved I flicked the last ball
The demon just barely flew past the knight's body
Like that, it seems to be all of them
They said something about the demon king's meal, if they come later it'll be annoying though
(These guys, I had better tidy up, huh)
The front of the gate has blue bloodstains
As well as demon corpses
"Corpses, to this country's king's castle"
I sent them to the castle of the guy who seems to be searching for the hero
It's hara.s.sment
Got any complaints?
"Cleanup"
The blue blood and the smell disappeared
"Rune, it's alright now"
Grabbing one hand, I took off the hand covering his ear
He then clung onto me with a face that looked like he would cry
It seems for Rune, demons have become a trauma
Even though he would have been fine inside the castle
To want to be together even when he's scared, it's too cute
I patted Rune's head as he clung to me
"……..how to say it, what a BS power……."
That guy's still here?
"Return, don't come again"
Like that I teleported to my room
I have no interest in something like a knight