The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King – Chapter 49

“Sa… save… please! Please save me!”

The Cyclops general of the Racial Alliance trembled in fear, begging for his life.

Though he had built quite a reputation as a one-eyed general, at this moment, he was pitifully pleading for his life under the small ‘girl’ who was perched on top of him.

And looking down at the Cyclops, a Demon Race Girl with silvery-white hair and red eyes, she wore a chilling smile and spoke in a voice thick with excitement.

“Begging for your life, huh… That’s quite troublesome. Do you even know how many of my Demon Races you’ve killed? Just obediently die already!”

“GAH!!!”

With those words, the Demon Race Girl drove her sword right into the remaining eye of the Cyclops.

No… Eliza, one of the four kings of the Demon King’s Elite Guard, painted in blood, was experiencing pure delight as she watched the Cyclops meet his death from her dagger’s thrust.

And,

Witnessing this scene, Elias, Eliza’s mother, began to smile warmly, like a lioness observing her cub succeed in a hunt.

“Truly… she’s my child, but she has grown remarkably well. This must be what parents feel in their joy, right?”

Eliza, showing no mercy to humans,

In fact, considering her actual age, she was already an adult and held an equal status as an Elite Guard of the Demon King’s Army.

Yet, seeing her daughter like this still filled Elias with a sense of pride that she couldn’t shake off as a mother.

“Well then, we can reasonably close the chapter on this war. There are still remaining forces, but they’re just stragglers anyway.”

Thanks to this successful operation, about 70% of the territory seized by the enemy had been reclaimed.

Even though 30% remained, those areas were coastal or isolated mountainous regions.

Given that the main forces had been scattered, they could do almost nothing now, and without food, they couldn’t hold out for long.

Unless they came back in a large scale, the likelihood of that happening now seemed slim.

In other words, essentially, this operation allowed the Demon Kingdom to overturn the previously unfavorable battle situation and secure a definite advantage.

“Of course, it will take some time to drive out the remaining ones, but there’s no need to worry about the blade under our necks any longer. If we take a little time to regroup, it will just be a matter of time before the Racial Alliance Army is completely driven out from this land.”

Elias felt joy at finally seeing the finish line of a war that had seemed endless.

However, at the same time, a peculiar feeling began to grow within her as the joy in her heart grew larger.

That was… about the person who had made the greatest contribution in this war, and once again showcased a talent she had to acknowledge, the “Hero.”

“Still, I was unsure even till we reclaimed Rob…”

Though she had moved based on the plan established with him, she secretly held doubts until the end about whether the Hero had some hidden agenda.

But regarding the Hero’s flawless actions that effectively sorted out the situation, Elias ultimately had no choice but to acknowledge him.

The Hero Ellen, who had genuinely decided to walk the path of the Demon Race, rather than remain a human.

“Indeed, since my daughter recognizes him, it would be absurd for me to harbor any further doubts… even though he almost killed me once in the past.”

If the person in question was her beloved daughter, she wouldn’t have easily let it go.

However, her personal discomfort regarding the Hero was only her inner feelings.

As a result, Elias started to think that she needed to lessen her ill feelings towards the Hero while also considering a few possibilities related to this.

“The Hero has become our ally… then, we no longer have to fear anything. Of course, we’ll have to take time to recover our forces and heal the scars of war, but if things go well, we might aim for something greater…”

The specifics of this were likely something she couldn’t handle alone.

It would require discussions with Beelzebub, the brains of the Demon Kingdom, who possessed even greater cunning than her.

Anyway,

For now, filled with the joy of victory and anticipation for the future,

Elias smiled brightly at her daughter, who was approaching her while holding the severed head of the Cyclops.

No matter what, she vowed to protect that bright smile of her daughter’s at all costs.

*

After driving out the Racial Alliance Army, Antioch had perfectly become the territory of the Demon Races.

There, generals, including Samson, were enjoying a cheerful banquet, with wine and meat prepared at just the right timing.

“Glug! Glug! Ah… just the taste! The sweetness of victory’s wine is the best of all!”

“Indeed, General! Today’s wine tastes absolutely divine!”

“All of this is thanks to Your Majesty the Demon King and our General Samson! Your courage in this war was sky-high!”

“Haha! Thank you for saying that! Now, have a drink! Enjoy this great day to the fullest!”

“I’ll gratefully drink this, as it’s from a General!”

Samson and the generals were having a jolly time, easily pouring wine and munching on snacks.

At that moment, Samson’s gaze suddenly turned to another person quietly raising a glass opposite him—Elias.

“Ha ha… Speaking of which, I almost made a big mistake; the main characters of this war are not just us!”

“…Hah…”

Elias let out a deep sigh in response to Samson’s words.

Seeing her like this, Samson approached her with a pleasant smile.

“Here, Elias, you have worked hard as well, let me pour you a drink.”

“…Very well.”

Though she wasn’t entirely keen on it, Elias extended her glass.

As Samson poured wine into her glass, he spoke joyfully.

“Though this is a bit late, I’d like to personally apologize for what I said in the previous meeting; I never imagined you had such a grand plan. I’m sorry for not listening more attentively.”

Though she felt bad at the time, looking back, Elias’s plan had led to the Demon Kingdom reclaiming most of its lost territory in this tremendous victory.

Acknowledging this level of ability required Samson to apologize without hesitation.

And then,

“Ah… no, it’s… um…”

Elias almost said something in response to the apology but ended up biting her tongue.

However, not caring much about her reaction, Samson lifted his full glass towards her.

“Then, I’ll take it that you’ve accepted my apology. Let’s toast, for the unity of our generals and the future of the Demon Kingdom.”

“…Yes, very well.”

Elias replied with a small smile upon being invited by Samson.

Thus, seeing the two generals who had previously growled at each other during difficult times letting their grudges go, the subordinate generals began to smile and enjoy the banquet once again.

“Wait? Is it just me, or does it seem we’re missing someone?”

“Ah… the Hero? I believe he said he had something to attend to earlier.”

“Ah… what a pity, our other main character has disappeared like that.”

“I’ll go find him. It would be a problem if the Commander is absent from an occasion like this.”

With those words, Rebecca stood up without hesitation.

Unlike before when she had shown clear wariness, now, seeing her call the Hero “Commander,” some of the Demon Race generals couldn’t help but smile slightly.

*

In a small garden located in the outer castle of Antioch.

In this place, which had not been severely damaged during the battle, I quietly began to approach her as she came into view.

“Your Majesty.”

“You’ve come, Hero.”

Given the circumstances, the Demon King, clad in Purple Armor but only without her helmet, still radiated an undeniable beauty that made my heart race anew.

Under the shining moonlight, her figure stood alone, possessing an almost out-of-reach beauty reminiscent of a goddess descending.

And…

To that Demon King, I bowed respectfully and spoke.

“Thank you once again for taking the time to meet with me personally, Your Majesty.”

Not just a simple greeting, my words were imbued with sincerity.

In response, the Demon King smiled with a calm and picturesque beauty.

“Oh no… it’s I who should be thanking you, Hero. Had it not been for you, I would have never experienced the joy I do today.”

“You flatter me, Your Majesty. I merely…”

I attempted to continue my words of humility in response to the Demon King’s statement.

However, in the next moment,

She took hold of both my hands firmly, leaving me with no choice but to blush and fall silent.

“Truly… I am sincerely grateful; as the ruler of this land, I express my heartfelt thanks, Hero.”

“Your Majesty…”

“Now, it is my turn to fulfill the promise. Speak your wish, Hero. Do you wish for me to embrace you again as before? Or, if not…”

With those words, the Demon King gazed at me with an alluring look.

In that moment, various thoughts began to race through my mind.

From holding hands and embracing to kissing… or perhaps requesting something even larger following this.

Indeed, given the formidable achievement I had just accomplished, I felt that aiming for such things was well within reach.

But…

“!…”

In the next moment,

I realized a fact I had overlooked due to the overwhelming excitement filling my heart.

At that moment of realization, I instinctively began to calm the rush of emotions surging within me.

And then…

I spoke in a composed voice to the lady standing before me.

“…Your Majesty. Then, I have a request.”