The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King – Chapter 123

“Ugh…”

“…Are you… okay?”

“I had no idea… How could those two… be my precious subordinates…”

The Demon King, with a complicated expression that was hard to describe while leaning on my shoulder.

Supporting her, I was well aware that the shock she received must have been significant on multiple levels.

“Well, if it were me, I would be quite shocked if friends I knew for ages suddenly came out like that…”

Considering the nature of the Demon Race, if someone you had known for decades suddenly revealed such a relationship, the shock would be beyond words.

Moreover, considering that the Demon King was rather naive in these matters, how much more profound the shock might be.

At that moment, I wondered if it might be better to steer the conversation away from this uncomfortable fire and cautiously asked her.

“Um… Esther, why were you like that earlier? It wasn’t very ‘Esther-like’…”

“!…”

The moment she heard my words, the color of the Demon King’s face began to stabilize a bit.

Then she shyly replied, her face slightly flushed.

“I wanted to… boast.”

“!…”

“I wanted to share with my close friends that, just like everyone else, I have someone special in my life. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to turn out like this…”

Her answer, simpler yet surprisingly emotional than I had anticipated, made me start seeing her in a different light—one that felt rather cute.

“What should I say… it feels like she’s trying something new, like a girl might.”

While it may seem ordinary to others, the longing for that ordinary life could be seen in her.

Feeling a deeper fondness for the Demon King’s aspect once more, a soft smile began to appear on my lips.

“Well, that aside… what should we do now, Hero? We didn’t really have a proper meal before leaving.”

“True, but… what should we do? Most shops are packed at this time…”

Honestly, this situation…

Running away from the restaurant I had worked hard to reserve was far from my expectations, and I couldn’t think of any good countermeasures.

Moreover, due to the nature of Immanuel Mass, most high-end places were already fully booked.

I couldn’t simply continue without a meal and head to the next destination, so I was feeling quite helpless.

Just then…

“Ah, Hero, let’s go there.”

“Eh? B-but that place is…”

“Don’t you know? I enjoy that kind of food. Since it’s like this, let’s eat there.”

With a bright smile, the Demon King pointed to a place.

It was the snack shop that we had visited on a previous date.

A place that had absolutely no fancy decorations or mood, just extremely ordinary.

But as I looked at it, I began to think that perhaps this place suited the Demon King in an unexpected way, and a smile crept onto my face.

“Okay, I understand. If it’s what Your Majesty desires, I’m happy to oblige.”

*

The connections made by chance often lead to unexpected situations.

And at this moment, in this relatively deserted alley, a peculiar encounter was unfolding, different from something that had occurred somewhere else.

“Why are you, of all people, out here when you should be locked up in prison?”

“You filthy human, to think you would kidnap our precious comrade Samuel in this Immanuel Mass. If you release her now, I’ll grant you a painless death.”

The two, exuding terrifying magic in the middle of the road, were Elias, the Demon General of the Demon Kingdom, and Samson.

Looking at them, who would be a tough opponent even for just one of them on the battlefield, the man, Hector, who was currently the Hero and officially dating someone, felt a deep sense of awkwardness as he remembered having a similar experience before.

Then…

“Sorry, but that’s not it. I don’t know why the news hasn’t reached you yet, but Hector has already received a pardon from the Demon King.”

“A pardon?”

“Is that true? But how could someone like him be with you on a day like today…”

Samuel remained calm even in this situation.

The two began to lower the intensity of their magic, and upon seeing this, she tilted her head slightly, as if asking why they were even questioning the obvious.

“Isn’t it obvious? If I’m with a man in this Immanuel Mass, how could it not be like this?”

With those words, Samuel grabbed Hector’s head.

And then…

*Smooch!*

“??!!!”

“Uh…? Uh…??”

The next moment, the two mighty generals were engulfed in a profound shock at the utterly unexpected scene.

Ignoring their reactions, Samuel continued a passionate kiss with Hector.

A moment later…

“Haah… now do you understand? We are in love.”

“…”

“Ah…”

“Ugh… ugh…”

The two, momentarily lost for words as they witnessed a shocking scene unfold before their eyes, along with Hector, who wore a dazed expression from the surprise and ecstasy of the sudden kiss by his lover.

A moment later, Samson and Elias managed to gather their wits and began to apologize for their earlier misunderstanding.

“I… I’m sorry. It seems we might have misunderstood a bit.”

“I also… might have reacted too sensitively. I apologize.”

Having acknowledged their mistake, the two sought forgiveness.

Seeing them, Samuel nodded as if she understood and said to them, “Well… you two have been busy patrolling the outskirts, so it’s understandable. By the way, what are you doing here?”

She asked with a slight air of curiosity.

It wasn’t strange for them to be together since they held the same rank in the Demon Kingdom.

Then, after a brief look at each other’s faces, Samson and Elias lightly nodded.

And then…

“We’re the same.”

“We’re dating. Right now, we’re headed to a performance together.”

“Ah… I see… you two were a couple… DAAAAAAAA???”

In an instant, Samuel displayed a face filled with unprecedented shock.

Seeing her, Samson felt a flush of embarrassment and said, “Why are you so surprised? Honestly, I’m more surprised that you are dating that Hero.”

“But… how could that happen? It’s well known among the generals and high-ranking officials of the Demon Kingdom that your relationship isn’t good!”

“Well… that is true, but this just happened.”

“I don’t even know how it happened, but the fact that we are together is undeniable.”

With that, Elias and Samson leaned against each other a bit.

Watching their combination, akin to Beauty and the Beast, Samuel felt a lightheadedness and leaned against Hector.

“Are you… okay?”

“Ugh… no problem… just… a bit shocked.”

As she lightly shook her head as if switching back to reality, Samuel began to collect her thoughts.

Watching her, Elias cautiously asked, “Anyway, we’re going to the Bathsheba performance. What about you two?”

“Hm?… Well… what a coincidence, we’re in the same boat. I managed to get a ticket for the difficult show.”

“In that case, since we’re headed to the same place, we might as well go together.”

“Well… then that’s settled.”

Still unable to shake off the shock from the mere existence of the other couple, they unintentionally decided to head off together.

A bit later, they arrived at a grand amphitheater.

An immense crowd had filled the venue, so numerous it was impossible to count.

There, the four individuals with top-tier combat powers in the Demon Kingdom sat side by side.

Just after, Elias’s eyes fell on Samuel, who was comfortably resting her head on Hector’s shoulder.

“How is it?”

“It’s nice.”

While Hector naturally caressed Samuel’s horn, she made a ●_● face at him.

At that sight, Elias couldn’t help but feel a hint of envy.