The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King – Chapter 13

I, disguised as an injured soldier, successfully infiltrated the enemy’s rear with the Demon King’s aide.

Right after the soldiers who brought us here left to call a priest, the aide and I took off the human armor we were wearing and immediately changed into our original gear.

Inside the magical pouch that the aide wore was my armor and great sword.

However…

During the process of rearming ourselves, my gaze was still fixated on that Demon King’s aide right in front of me.

“What are you staring at? Is it possible that you feel desire for this frail body of mine?”

“N-No, it’s not like that…”

She spoke in a cold tone…

No, I had no choice but to look away from her words, but the surprise I felt inside still lingered.

“Honestly, it’s unexpected. I didn’t think one of the Demon King’s aides would look like this…”

The aide, awkwardly removing the human armor and donning her own, resembled a small girl befitting her petite stature.

With her silver hair tied up shortly, black outer horns on her forehead, and red eyes, the demon race girl appeared quite cute, but at this moment, there was an aura of chill and detachment on her face that was anything but girl-like.

“Well… demons have lifespans that are on a different level than humans. She could really be hundreds of years old at that age.”

Thinking along those lines, I finished the last preparations while holding my great sword, and slightly later, the demon girl… no, the aide, finished her preparations clad in purple armor and wielding two red swords.

“Then, we proceed according to plan.”

“Understood. You take the eastern area, and I’ll handle the western side. If I finish quickly, I’ll come to help.”

“That won’t be necessary. Just do your job well.”

After coldly responding to my words, the aide disappeared into the darkness.

Even so, her annoyance at my considerate comment made me automatically smirk as I stepped outside, sword in hand.

“Alright then… I should get started too. I might as well take that guy’s head while I’m at it.”

*

Head Officer Glen, in charge of military supplies in Port Town Rob,

had spent today in a very ‘beneficial’ manner, toasting with his subordinates.

“Haha! You accomplished something big today as well. The profits gained from this operation alone exceed 2000 gold!”

“Indeed, Head Officer Glen, you are a genius! How do you manage to steal military supplies so perfectly?”

The subordinates, genuinely amazed as they jingled the pouches of gold coins they had earned,

saw Glen stroke his beard with a greedy smile as he spoke.

“Well, it’s not that difficult. Military supplies are structured in a way that makes it easy to embezzle, you see. Given the vast number of items that pass through, just using a manipulated scale when weighing some goods can allow you to sneak out items without it being noticed. Of course, this is just a basic trick, but it’s one of the most reliable methods to secure a nice bit of profit.”

“Oh, I see… I learned another thing today, Head Officer.”

“Make sure to remember this. If you show more commitment in your work from now on, I’ll reveal my special tricks one by one. In these turbulent times, knowing how to survive is essential.”

“Thank you, Head Officer! Here’s another drink for you. Just like before, I’ll continue working hard for you!”

And so, while boasting about his achievements, Head Officer Glen shared the tricks of the trade, slowly corrupting the nation with his subordinates.

At that moment, one of the subordinates who was toasting with him suddenly asked Glen with a curious voice.

“By the way, what’s the biggest haul you’ve ever had, Head Officer?”

“Ah, I’m curious about that too! You must have at least one or two incidents that are memorable, right?”

“Hmmm… Well, it’s not like they were anything extraordinary, but there are indeed a few significant ones that stand out in my memory.”

Glen started feeling a bit proud at the subordinates’ words.

Then, he suddenly recalled a noteworthy incident related to recent news and how he had struck big.

“Speaking of which, you all must have heard about it, right? The Hero Party that was recently deployed has failed.”

“Oh… The legendary heroes who were said to end the war based on the oracle, is that the one?”

“Yeah, that one. To be honest, when they came here for a visit, I managed to score quite a big haul from them.”

“Oh… really?”

“Yeah, it was indeed an elf paladin and a wizard who were part of the Hero Party. I confirmed their faces at the departure ceremony, so it’s definitely true.”

“That’s incredible! They may have failed in vanquishing the Demon King, but you managed to fleece a legendary Hero Party!”

“What precisely happened?”

The subordinates showed keen interest at the tales of robbing such a renowned figure,

and Glen began to speak with a smile filled with grandiosity.

“Well, to be honest, the method wasn’t particularly difficult. Although they might be good at fighting, they were utterly clueless about laws and market prices. I simply made up various excuses to jack up the prices when they were looking to restock on food and military supplies, and thanks to the discounts I applied on the items and currency they brought, I managed to make a killing with just that one time.”

“Wow… Is such a simplistic method really effective?”

“It worked precisely because it was simple. Since they were required to procure food and weapons from me in the first place, and given the urgency of the situation, even if they knew the backstory, they couldn’t really do anything about it.”

Being a Hero Party supported by the nation, they were obliged to receive a certain level of assistance from Glen.

However, he masked this fact cleverly and requested an unfavorable deal from them. With their need to gather supplies as quickly as possible and without understanding the details, they had no choice but to spend a lot of money to comply with the trade.

“That’s quite right; the pen and tongue can be mightier than a sword, I guess.”

“It’s usually those who think too highly of themselves that end up in such situations. But still, it’s truly impressive that Glen managed to swindle them even in a situation where he could have lost his neck.”

“Haha! After all, you need to have a certain audacity when it comes to bilking people. Isn’t there a saying that the bravest is not the hero who charges at the Demon King, but a merchant who swindles the king?”

“Indeed! That’s absolutely correct!”

“Head Officer Glen is certainly braver than those cowardly Hero Party folks who fled from the Demon King!”

“To the brave Head Officer!”

Thus, while flaunting his magnificent ‘achievements’ and happily downing drinks, Glen and his flattering subordinates enjoyed the moment, feeling invincible.

Professionally embezzlers, they were accustomed to living on the edge, but the tales of robbing the Hero Party that had just come from Glen’s mouth thrilled them and elevated their spirits beyond the ordinary.

As time passed, the intoxication with alcohol and the atmosphere made them somewhat dazed.

Then…

*Kaa-BLAM!!!*

A sudden, loud explosion echoed.

The drunken fools began to groggily awaken from their stupor, blinking their eyes slowly as they stood up.

“Uh… no… what… what’s this noise?”

Even though they sensed something enormous had happened just from the sound, they still displayed a peculiar sense of calm.

With their overconfidence fueled by the drunken conversation, they began to shout in a confused manner, failing to grasp the significant threat looming before them.

“Hey! Who’s there!”

“How dare you interrupt the elders… hic!… when we’re having a drink…”

Stumbling and crawling towards the door, the subordinates, while Glen shook his head, struggling to regain his senses.

At that moment…

“Cough!”

“Gah!”

The next instant, the sound of their screams filled the air.

And in a flash, Glen felt as if cold water had been splashed on him, his eyes wide open.

Then, before him, a figure started to become clear…

Dressed in black armor and wielding a bloodstained giant great sword, it spoke in a cold voice while its piercing gaze locked onto him.

“I found you…”