Switch Mode

The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King – Chapter 8

“Wow…”

Before my eyes, a collection of extravagant armor and weapons was presented by the attendants.

As I examined them, a deep sense of admiration involuntarily formed into a smile on my lips.

The black armor was crafted from an unknown rare metal, imbued with various high-level magical enchantments.

Adorned with jewels, it bore intricate, elegant patterns that gave it an air of sophistication, almost resembling a sophisticated piece of art.

And there it was… the giant great sword that matched this black armor.

It boasted a black blade, emanating a strong purple aura that swirled around it, clearly indicating that this weapon held power beyond imagination.

Seeing these formidable pieces of armor and weaponry, I felt as if all the resentment from having trudged here with shabby gear was being washed away.

“This is my weapon bestowed upon me by the Demon King? Truly… it feels nothing like the secondhand tools I carried during my days as a hero.”

In the original story, the hero had to rely on weapons obtained by slaying monsters.

While that could be seen as gathering drop items common in games, using those in reality felt far from favorable.

Fortunate enough to possess an exceptional base stat as a hero, I could still not shake the sense of unease from battling while equipped with swords and armor that had chips and breaks.

For me, these ultimate demon race weapons gifted by the Demon King felt like trading in a beat-up old vehicle for a brand new… a high-end imported car.

“With this kind of investment, I should definitely deliver on my end. Just you wait, Your Majesty, I will undoubtedly succeed in this mission.”

With those thoughts, I carefully inspected the weapons in my hands as if handling a precious treasure.

In that moment, a light curiosity about a fact I’d forgotten momentarily flickered in my mind.

“Investment, huh… speaking of which. Those scoundrels… they used the funds they received to lavishly spend while I had to save every penny using outdated weapons! Meanwhile, they were too busy appeasing that porter!”

The hero party had been receiving substantial financial support under the pretext of investing to defeat the Demon King.

In the original, the naive hero had no idea how much investment he received, but most of it trickled into Torare and the others through the hands of the priestess Eileen, who managed the finances.

Of course, during this process, they had been steadily marketing the name of the Demon King on the side.

“In the original, for defeating the Demon King, they repaid their debts and snagged the treasures at the Demon King’s castle, ultimately becoming quite wealthy. But now that plan has failed…”

As those thoughts crossed my mind, a smile began to form on my lips.

Subsequently, I automatically began envisioning the hardships those scoundrels would face.

“I’m really curious how things will unfold from here. I’d almost like to watch it all unfold.”

With this thought, I slowly picked up the black great sword that lay before me.

Despite its enormous size, it felt almost feather-light in my hands.

At the moment I grasped it, a slight exhilarating sensation coursed through me; it was clear that this weapon resonated with me and amplified the user’s strength.

And so, with the weapon that would accompany me on this mission in hand, I slowly began to wear a cold smile on my face.

“Either way, just don’t die and stay alive. At least until I can wipe you all out myself…”

Even if it wasn’t my primary goal, I had no intention of letting go of the thrill of revenge at this moment.

If debts were incurred, repaying them with interest was only natural.

To that end… I genuinely hoped that those scoundrels would collapse under the weight of their debts or be in a state so dire that I wouldn’t even have to lift a finger.

Especially towards that porter who had succeeded in seducing them into this mess…

“Just wait a little longer, I’ll get there.”

*

“Gah… Gah… Gah…”

“W-well, now that we’ve made it this far… let’s relax…”

The women sighed heavily as they slumped to the ground.

Eileen, Amelda, and the two others…

Just hours ago, they had boldly declared their intent to defeat the Demon King and stormed the Demon King’s castle.

But now, a deep sense of dread pervaded their hearts, completely erasing the confidence they once had.

“I can’t believe Ellen was defeated so easily…”

“Unbelievable… Ellen was stronger than the combined strength of all four of us. Just how powerful could the Demon King be?”

“If I’m not mistaken… it seems we’d only have a slim chance if we combined our power with Ellen’s…”

“The Demon King… is terrifying…”

Thus, sitting there for a while, they shuddered at the overwhelming might of the Demon King they had envisioned, more significant than they had previously thought.

A while later…

As time passed, they managed to quell the fear stirring within them and soon became engulfed in worries about their future.

“So… what now? Originally, Ellen was supposed to kill the Demon King, and we were all set to enjoy the spoils, right?”

“Yes… That was the plan, which we thought was practically foolproof. I never expected to fail like this.”

“This isn’t our fault. The hero was weaker than expected, and the Demon King was stronger than we anticipated.”

“Perhaps… but regardless, we’ve completely tanked.”

“…”

“Ugh…”

With sharp words, the Beastman warrior Terra delivered a harsh reality check.

Indeed, evaluating the current situation of the hero party, it was fitting to say it was a total failure.

The strongest force, Hero Ellen, had been defeated by the Demon King, while the remaining party members had fled, abandoning him.

In such a situation, what had happened to Ellen was glaringly obvious, and to even think of going back to take on the Demon King without their strongest member was akin to marching off to their deaths.

Ultimately, the goal of defeating the Demon King had become, realistically, impossible.

But even acknowledging this impossible reality, they couldn’t simply turn back and abandon their quest.

They had proclaimed themselves a hero party aiming to defeat the Demon King to reach this point.

In the process, the support received from the Racial Alliance Army and various cities was incredible, not to mention that it included a considerable sum of debt.

They had spent that money frivolously under the belief that once they defeated the Demon King, they could pay it all back.

That perspective had never crossed their minds until they faced the Demon King, which they had been sure they would triumph over…

Now, having failed to hunt down the Demon King, that “debt” was staring them down as a harsh reality.

“Damn… If I had known this, I would’ve taken Ellen’s advice and lived frugally…”

“This was a mistake… I thought I was investing to win Torare’s affection…”

“Wait a minute… Is this seriously dangerous? I honestly thought we could pay off the debts if we just killed the Demon King, but if things continue like this…”

“We’ve spent money too lavishly, just like Torare.”

At that moment, the four female warriors, who had rushed to save the world, found themselves, overnight, as malicious debtors.

As they fully realized they were now trapped in a crisis where they could neither advance nor retreat, a heavy sense of anxiety began to seize them.

“Let’s… go talk to Torare. Surely he has some good ideas.”

“That does seem wise. For now, that appears to be the only answer.”

They headed toward Torare, their effective “My Lord” and the mastermind behind their plot to defeat the hero, hoping he might have some way to help them navigate this crisis.

The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King

The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King

Score 7.6
Status: Completed Type: Released: 2022
I possessed the hero in an NTR game at the point where the ending would be triggered just by pressing the spacebar. The heroines have already all turned on me, just waiting to stab me in the back. In this hopeless situation… there was only one option for me to survive. “Ugh! The Demon King is too strong!”

Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Options

not work with dark mode
Reset