Dark Continent (3rd)
After the negotiations with the masochist demon finished, we moved on to cleaning up the cave.
Oi, theres still a stain there. Do your job properly.
This stain was here before. Its not blood.
Does that matter, human? What does it matter when the stain occurred? If my Master ordered to clean sothing, Id clean every inch of the room without question.
Gu.
Hes like a landlord that wants to keep the security deposit based on stains in the carpet that were already there when I first moved in. Why am I getting so annoyed about this? Maybe its because he gets ordered to do this stuff by Drill-chan and gets enjoynt out of it. My heart hurts when I think about Drill-chan and her unbroken hyn.
I wouldnt mind being treated that way by Edita Sensei and her untouched hyn.
Im done with this spot.
Sorry, but he wants it spotless. Youll have to go over it again.
Alright.
Goggoru-chan was also helping clean.
This is her ss after all.
It took us quite a while to clean up all of the blood and caked on dust that had accumulated in the cave over the years. By the ti we finished, the sun had already set. My plan to buy sothing to pump out all the excess blood proved unnecessary as the Kimoronge was able to use his spatial magic to do the sa job.
I dont fully understand his magic, but he told hes capable of moving so amount of mass in addition to his own. I created a drain using my Stonewall magic and he used his spatial magic from there. Ive tead up with soone I dont like.
He also used his spatial magic to bring in the water we used to clean with. It seems to be a very versatile magic.
Is this good enough?
well, it should be fine.
I was breathing hard as I wiped the sweat off my forehead, feeling a sense of accomplishnt.
The coalition party led by the Hero of the West had yet to return since leaving earlier in the day. The fear of a high-ranking demon like the Kimoronge must be real. I suspect theyll wait for around a full day before they try to check in on us.
In order to prevent this, I blocked off the entrance using my Stonewall. This was also sothing the Kimoronge requested. He doesnt want to give anyone a chance to investigate his magic circle. I gave in to his request without much issue.
I dont want to lose access to the circle if possible due to its convenience.
I want to monopolize it for my own personal use.
Now that Ive helped him clean up this place, I think I can use the masochist demon rather than just killing him outright.
So I guess you wont be sticking around for much longer.
what of it?
I was just curious when the magic circle can be used again.
It activates again after about half a day. It should be ready to use once the moon has risen further.
Well, looks like well be using it to go back.
we? You plan on taking the High Goggoru back with you.
Whats wrong with that?
eh?
The surprised reaction ca from Goggoru-chan.
She must have been expecting to leave her here alone. However, my plans changed once the masochist demon appeared. If I were to return alone to the Penny Empire, he would definitely kill her.
That much is clear to . The entire ti we were cleaning and even now, the Kimoronge has kept his distance from her. Im sure the masochist demon has many secrets that are dangerous for humanity.
Im not going to kill her and I wont let you do it either.
Even if she reads every one of your thoughts?
Yes, even then.
I gave an honest answer as I nodded. Goggoru-chan was the next to speak.
its supposed to be once every five days.
Im sorry, but it looks like its going to be every day.
.
Goggoru-chans expression had hardly changed since I first t her, no matter what the situation, now looked shocked and there was a slight tremble in her voice.
Ha! Is it a human tradition to seek out unique thods of getting yourself killed?
Yes, that is funny. Its funny that youre so scared of a little girl reading your thoughts. Are you sure youre a High Demon?
You think keeping up this calm facade is going to accomplish anything? She sees through it all.
Of course.
Lies are just a ans to an end.
But it would be dangerous if the wrong person ca to know about my lies and the other dark thoughts that run through my mind. Especially if its this guy.
Fu~n, I wonder how long youll be able to keep this act up.
I hope youll enjoy the show.
This might turn out to be the more entertaining route. I look forward to the day youve killed the thing yourself.
Maybe that day will co.
But, for now, I just want to protect her.
I hope to avoid that. Also, I think it best if you keep your distance from us when you return to the city in case she decides to read your mind. Whenever you decide to return, discuss things with your Master and let know what youve decided.
What happens back in the Penny Empire is up to you. I will not run nor hide from that creature.
Understood. Ill keep that in mind.
We stepped into the magic circle and started pouring mana into it.
I guess the Kimoronge is planning on returning on his own. Hes watching us from one of the corners of the cave. Im glad hes not planning on sticking around after we leave. That would make things hard to explain to the coalition party. Maybe hes doing it as a favour to , but I doubt that considering who he is.
..is this really okay?
Goggoru-chan mumbled this as the magic circle began to light up.
The chocololi looked at with upturned eyes illuminated by the faint glow of coming from the circle.
Yes. You dont have anything to worry about Rocoroco-san. Ive made my mind up.
I cant do anything to stop reading peoples thoughts. Even if I try to stop it, their thoughts will still flow in.
Still, that doesnt matter to . Ill take responsibility for everything.
.
The glow from the magic circle began to increase in strength.
Lets get along well.
I held my hand out toward her and was t with a soft, warm sensation.
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