Chapter 187
“Nahun.”
Nahun lightly opened the office door and called out to her. Seere, who had been engrossed in her work, looked up at that moment.
“Oh, Teacher. When did you arrive?”
“You didn’t know I was coming this time.”
As Nahun joked, Seere recalled the times she had been sensitive to Nahun’s magic power and gave a slight awkward laugh.
“Eheh… I was concentrating.”
“What about Cecili?”
“I sent her off to organize some documents for a bit.”
“Are you very busy?”
“I’ve almost finished. Do you have something to say?”
“Right. Actually….”
Nahun began to talk about matters related to Dein. Then he added,
“I’ve also received Paimon’s reply that we’ll keep the matter concerning the 40th floor confidential.”
“Then….”
Seere’s eyes narrowed slightly. She spoke with a gaze reminiscent of one she had shown before.
“It’s war, isn’t it?”
Nahun clearly sensed that gaze. She was definitely a martial arts Demon King. Just as her father had, she would follow the path he walked.
“…That’s right, as you said.”
“Then we need to prepare.”
“Can I ask you for help?”
“Help? That’s something I should be doing. And….”
Seere smiled cheerfully.
“It’s what a beloved person says; of course, I should listen.”
“…Ah, really.”
“Why? Is that not so?”
“No, it’s not that. Hearing you say that….”
Nahun smiled at her as they faced each other.
“It feels quite nice.”
“…Hehe.”
Seere smiled brightly and stood up slightly. She then took Nahun’s hand and led him to the sofa.
“What are you doing?”
“It’ll just be a moment.”
“I don’t have much time. I’m thinking of going directly to the 40th floor.”
“It won’t take long. I just had a lot of work to do. So….”
After seating Nahun on the sofa, Seere climbed onto his lap. Seeing Nahun look surprised, Seere lightly laughed in delight.
“Can I take some strength from you?”
Saying that, Seere hugged Nahun tightly. As she lowered her head, the red markings that Nahun had left on her body since last night caught his eye.
‘He, not hiding at all….’
Nahun felt a little embarrassed for no reason. Perhaps feeling the warmth rise in his body, Seere lifted her head slightly.
“Teacher, are you hot?”
“Uh?… No, it’s because you’re hugging me.”
“…Ah.”
Seere awkwardly smiled as if to say she was sorry and let go of him. She then sat beside Nahun and said to him,
“I worked very hard today… You haven’t forgotten the reward, have you?”
“…Since I’ll be leaving soon, I guess I should give it to you beforehand.”
“Right.”
Imagining what would happen soon, Seere smiled happily. Nahun gazed at her for a moment and, without realizing it, smiled back.
“How cute.”
“Hmm?”
“Your actions are cute, that’s all.”
Hearing Nahun’s affectionate compliment mixed with praise, Seere’s face turned bright red. Noticing Seere, who unconsciously lowered her gaze, Nahun brought his face closer to hers.
“What would you like as a reward?”
Seere, with slightly moving lips, glanced at Nahun. Quietly, she leaned close to his ear and gently whispered,
“A kiss… please. I think it would give me some strength.”
“Will that help you hold on until I come back?”
She nodded eagerly.
Seeing her head bobbing lightly, Nahun smiled. He gently raised his hand to caress Seere’s cheek. It felt like touching soft silk. Nahun tenderly stroked her cheek before gradually lowering his head.
“Ah….”
Seere closed her eyes slowly to match his movement. Their lips softly met. When Nahun lightly showed his tongue, Seere parted her lips just slightly.
As if inviting him inside. Responding willingly to that sweet temptation, Nahun’s tongue, permitted only to one, explored her lips and tongue with a hint of greed.
“Hmm… mm, mmm…”
The two began to entangle their tongues deeply, then pulled away slightly. Seere opened her eyes and looked at Nahun, as if feeling disappointed.
“Were you satisfied?”
“…I feel a little disappointed, but if we go any further, I think we’ll cross a line.”
“…Huh?”
“You have things to do, Teacher, so I’ll hold back.”
Saying that, Seere lightly licked her lips with her tongue. With that blatant provocation, Nahun stared at her blankly before laughing softly.
“I’ll see you when I get back.”
“…Can I look forward to it?”
“Do as you wish.”
Nahun exited the office with a slightly excited laugh. Seere looked at the empty space for a moment, then quickly smiled and turned her attention back to her work.
#
Dein was flustered. It wasn’t due to any other reason than the outcome of the fight right before his eyes had completely defied his expectations.
“What are you…?”
“Didn’t I say? Those without skills tend to boast loudly.”
Iris lightly shook off the bloodstained sword she held in one hand. Instead of her own blood, it was the blood of another that splattered on the ground.
Before her was Oris, who had boldly challenged her moments ago. However, unlike before, he was no longer able to breathe.
Confirming that Oris was dead, Iris turned to Dein and said,
“Now let’s hurry back. I don’t want to die by that person’s hand.”
“…Understood.”
At that moment, Iris suddenly shuddered. When Dein tilted his head at her behavior, Iris trembled and said,
“I-I’m late…”
“What?”
Then a powerful magic presence was sensed. Dein casually turned his head to a familiar feeling, but Iris trembled all over.
The space was distorted by magic, and someone Iris was very afraid of appeared from there. A man with black hair and striking golden eyes.
“Why are you so late?”
It was Nahun. He was about to say something to Iris but then noticed Dein standing beside her.
“Oh, I found you, Dein.”
“I’m sorry, Nahun. I failed the mission and got caught.”
“No, it’s alright. By the way, if you found me, why didn’t you come back right away? What were you doing here?”
When Nahun shot a glare at Iris, she bowed her head, trembling.
“N-No. It’s a misunderstanding. I was faithfully carrying out my duty.”
“A senior of mine followed me. This person you sent took care of him.”
“A senior? Who?”
“One of Pynox’s closest associates… the one named Oris.”
“…You killed Pynox’s associate?”
“Yes.”
Nahun lightly touched his chin. Iris gasped in surprise and said,
“D-Did I make a mistake?”
“No? I thought you were quite useful.”
“Me?”
“Certainly, the hero is different.”
“W-Wait, the hero?”
Seeing Dein surprised, Nahun nodded.
“It was the hero who challenged me. During the Divine Demon War.”
“W-What do you mean by challenged…!”
“Isn’t it true? That’s why one of his arms was blown off.”
At those words, Dein looked at Iris with a bewildered expression. Iris felt his gaze and shrank back slightly.
“Then… Nahun, do you command this woman as well?”
“Yes. Eri might be… a little restricted for a while for mission duties.”
Dein was shocked. That meant that for the sake of their son Lukah, it would be fine for Eri to stay by his side for a while.
“Is this for us?”
Although Nahun was merely being polite, it was somewhat true, so he nodded. Dein looked at him with a deeply moved expression.
“Then let’s get along from now on. There will be times when we need to do things together.”
“Yes, Nahun.”
“W-Will you spare me as well?”
“Why would I kill you?”
Nahun said, as if bewildered.
“Do you see me as someone who just kills anyone?”
“…….”
At that moment, Iris recalled Nahun’s disaster-like presence and was speechless, but she decided to remain silent for now. If she made a careless comment, it would only be her own head at stake.
“You two should return to the 50th floor as you are. I need to meet Pynox for a moment.”
“Isn’t it a bit dangerous to meet him like this? You just killed one of his associates.”
“It’s fine. After all, the reason I came here is….”
Nahun looked toward where Pynox’s Demon King Castle was located.
“To declare war.”
#
An uninvited guest had arrived at Pynox’s Demon King Castle. One might say they could just drive the intruder away, but that was not an option. It was a guest that couldn’t be chased away.
“Why have you come to the 50th floor…?”
Eriana, another close aide of Pynox, asked with an awkward smile as she greeted him. The guest responded with a confident expression.
“Don’t you know?”
“I believe I’ve already given a response on that matter….”
“Oh? What good is just a response? The person himself hasn’t returned.”
The guest, Nahun, said with a brazen expression.
“The prisoner you promised to send back hasn’t returned. I’m here formally to protest that matter. Where is His Majesty Pynox?”
“W-You are protesting? We clearly released him and sent him off! That man left on his own accord….”
“Are you asking us to believe that?”
Nahun said.
“Speak clearly. Where have you hidden him?”
“Hidden? Please refrain from such language! And if your side hadn’t sent in a spy, this wouldn’t have happened!”
“No, that’s true, but… is that important right now? I wonder what will happen if this reaches the ears of His Majesty Paimon….”
“How do you know that…!?”
In truth, Pynox’s side found the situation utterly absurd. They had sent a spy into another’s home, and now they were here demanding the release of the spy who had been caught due to external pressure because they had fled.
“Anyway, is His Majesty Pynox not going to see me?”
“Grr….”
Eriana frowned. One of her attendants whispered to her.
“Sh-Should I inform His Majesty?”
“…Yes.”
“Understood….”
Eriana let out a deep sigh. Suppressing her anger, she said to Nahun,
“Please wait! I will arrange a meeting for you!”
“Why didn’t you come out like this earlier?”
“You…!”
Nahun was appearing incredibly brazen, which was intentional. Since there was already war preparation underway at the 50th floor, there was no need to treat them politely. Provoking them would be beneficial; if they couldn’t control their anger and tried to harm him…
“Then I’d have more justification for war.”
Nahun smiled inwardly, continuing to gaze at the exasperated Eriana with a brazen expression.
