The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King – Chapter 182

Finally, I met her.

However.

The moment she faced that person, a deep confusion began to cloud Helene’s face.

The one she had always wanted to meet, Eliza, was holding something in her arms.

It was, without a doubt, a baby that looked like it hadn’t even learned to walk yet.

That thing had a charm that made one think it was cute even in such a situation.

But… the moment she saw the baby, Helene couldn’t help but think of the fact she didn’t want to acknowledge.

‘No… no way, could Eliza have gotten married in the meantime?…’

Given that enough time had passed, it wasn’t completely impossible.

Feeling a deep disappointment or maybe just a simple misunderstanding swirling within her, Helene forced a smile and greeted her.

“It’s been a while, Lady Eliza. Do you remember me?”

“Hmmm… Your name was… Helene, right? The general from Falcon Empire.”

“Yes, that’s right. I’m glad you remember me, Lady Eliza.”

Though she was nervous, Helene did her best to express joy at the fact that the other person remembered her.

“Well… the effect was pretty strong, so you should come in. The two in the back as well.”

“Yes! Lady Eliza.”

“Excuse me for a moment.”

Though it was sudden, Eliza welcomed her guests into her home, and the three of them stepped inside.

*

They say that the world doesn’t flow as one thinks.

And at this moment, Helene thought that her situation was precisely like that, struggling to sip from a teacup that tasted bitter despite having been loaded with sugar.

‘No way, could she really have married… and with another woman at that? They said the baby was adopted but… hmm…’

At that moment, the female demon race holding the baby for Eliza stepped forward.

Tall and with an impression that was earnest yet capable, she didn’t exude much enthusiasm. She looked elite and refined, likely popular, yet oddly devoid of distinguishable traits.

Ignoring Helene and the other two, she gently bounced the drowsy baby in her arms, as if lulling it to sleep, before slipping out of the room.

‘So they did say she was a high-ranking demon, huh?… It feels a bit like some male romance, but… tch, I didn’t think I’d get sidelined like this.’

Helene felt a bittersweet pang about her love dying before it even began.

However,

That didn’t mean Helene thought it was too early to give up.

It was natural for powerful figures in human society to have multiple wives.

Honestly, the idea of someone like her becoming a concubine didn’t sit well, but she no longer had the luxury of such thoughts.

‘What’s the difference whether she’s the main wife or a concubine? We’ve crossed into an abnormal setting where the same gender is involved anyway. If I can just be by the side of the one I love, that’s enough.’

Unlike before, since getting hurt by Eliza, Helene had mostly lost her poisonous intentions.

For her, simply being able to end up with the person she fell in love with was satisfaction enough.

Meanwhile,

As she observed Helene, Eliza felt something different from when they met before and quietly spoke.

“So… you’ve come here as a diplomat between our Demon Kingdom and the Falcon Empire?”

“Yes, that’s correct, Lady Eliza. Since it’s come to this, I humbly ask for your guidance moving forward.”

“Uh, saying that to me….”

Despite being part of the elite guard, politics and diplomacy were the concern of His Majesty, the Demon King, and Beelzebub.

In reality, her duties revolved around bodyguarding and assassination tasks.

Thus, there was really no reason for her to come all the way here for this.

Still, seeing her specifically come to greet her stirred a mix of pressure in Eliza as she accepted her words.

“Well… anyway, since it’s come to this, let’s try to get along. As a diplomat, you essentially represent the Falcon Empire here.”

“Yes, Lady Eliza!”

Helene replied excitedly, brimming with joy.

Eliza then slowly lifted her teacup and spoke with a hint of seriousness.

“So, are you here just to say hello? If that’s the case, you could’ve easily come by tomorrow at the castle.”

“No, that’s not my only purpose for being here.”

“Oh? Then what else is there?”

With those words, Eliza cautiously took a sip of her tea.

Observing her, Helene spoke with a determined voice.

“Lady Eliza! Please marry me!”

– Pwooosh!!!!!

“What?”

“…Haa…”

An unexpected proposal flew in out of nowhere.

Eliza, caught off guard, spluttered tea from her mouth, while Cleopatra, who had been listening, wore a look of shock.

Only Pyra let out a deep sigh, as if she expected this.

“Cough! Cough! I-I mean… what nonsense are you suddenly spouting…”

Eliza coughed from the unexpected bombshell that had dropped.

Seeing her in distress, Helene wore an expression that conveyed she was absolutely serious.

“This is no joke. My heart is only filled with thoughts of Lady Eliza. The reason I traveled this far, leaving my homeland, was solely to meet you. Please, accept my heart!”

“Hey… don’t you see that I’m already married? You just saw my wife and child. What kind of nonsense is this in such a situation?”

“Yes! So feel free to accept me as a concubine! If it’s someone like you, having two or three wives is no problem, right?”

“No, that only works in your country… for us demons, monogamy is the principle.”

“Yes, I know that. But that only applies to demons. As a diplomat of the Falcon Empire with immunity, I have the right to follow Falcon Empire law. Therefore, even if I become Lady Eliza’s concubine, this country’s law cannot touch me. So, Lady Eliza! Please accept me as your wife!”

“Hey, that’s not how it works…”

Bringing up legalities, Helene pressed on.

Meanwhile, Eliza felt a growing pressure, her stomach tightening more and more.

‘No, seriously… is she really going to add another complication like this?’

With plenty of “women” already sticking close to her and causing headaches, Eliza felt overwhelmed.

The biggest issue was that these women came from different races, meaning that the usual demon logic didn’t apply to them.

Starting with Cleopatra, the slave number two in this very room, to Octavia, the elf diplomat who often surprised her, and Amelda, the first slave who subtly entangled her affairs.

All of them held cultural views quite different from the usual demon way of life regarding polygamy, making things difficult for Eliza.

Now, she felt a headache as she watched Helene’s gooey eyes locked on her, realizing she had one more sticky attachment.

‘Come to think of it, humans also had a polygamous culture, huh? Ugh, why is there such a huge difference just by crossing a sea?’

Eliza was raised in an environment where monogamy was the norm, making it hard for her to accept these individuals’ perspectives.

However, she also understood that she could not simply dispose of these people as she pleased.

According to Helene’s words, she was now in a position of representing a country, holding rights granted by immunities.

The same applied to Octavia from the Elf Church Country, who also subtly exhibited rights.

The only ones lacking such privileges were the two slaves, but seeing someone so unnecessarily capable possessing such powers made Eliza sigh deeply inwardly.

‘What on earth did I do in my past life to land in such a mess… Haa. I guess I can’t help it. It’s not like whining about it will solve anything…’

After deep contemplation, Eliza resolved to think about the next steps.

She looked at Helene and said, “…for now, let’s consider this matter a bit longer. You know this isn’t something to decide just like that, right?”

“Yes, of course. The reason I brought this up today is only to clarify my intentions. I know it will take time to decide.”

“Right… that’s a relief.”

Eliza barely succeeded in postponing the imminent crisis.

Right after Helene left, expecting a favorable response, she immediately stood, dressed, and began to move.

‘Well, it’s amusing how the one I’ll eventually ask for advice ends up being that person.’