༺ Liar ༻
Now.
Should I tell the story of Ha-Tae Oh….
No, should I talk about the story of Judas?
How I, Judas, saved the world.
Because I had done so terrible things before eventually saving the world….I even had wanted posters in my na, and people cried out in fear when they saw .
However, I voluntarily participated in the siege of the Demon King’s castle.
Of course, I didn’t do it because I was making so great, noble sacrifice on behalf of humanity.
It was because King Ordor had told that he would erase all my criminal records and would never punish , leaving no choice but to accept.
It was the best option for soone like , who was dood to be executed if I was ever caught by the guards.
Likely, King Ordor thought that it would be nice if I was able to defeat the Demon King, and that I could easily be disposed of if I failed.
Why was everyone so calculating?
Why is it?
Every single party mber of mine was in the sa boat as I.
I was hoping for a 「Pardon」
Brigitte was hoping for recognition from the 「Academy」
And for the other two.
They joined the suicide mission because of their own greed for recognition and were lucky enough to survive, thus being hailed as heroes.
Yeah.
We had all beco ‘heroes’ in the process.
Because I saved the world, I believed I could live a life of comfort, gaining many supporters from noble families and the upper society in the process.
In reality, everyone but was able to live happily.
Brigitte had even beco a professor.
But I couldn’t live happily.
Being a criminal, all I heard were insults calling a barbarian.
Even those who praised as a hero were shying away, secretly fearful of .
It was all because of the rumors spread after many people impersonated .
Additionally, people claiming to be my followers said things like “I swear! I’m Sir Judas’ right-hand man, I even went to the sauna with him!” as they extorted money from small businesses or committed other acts of evil.
Even though I had determinedly pursued them, there was no end.
Those people were gangsters, beggars, or scamrs who all lived as though there was no tomorrow.
And people ended up despising the sa way they despised them.
I understood why they felt that way.
If I was an ordinary citizen, I wouldn’t believe anything that ca out of my mouth either.
This continent, Pangea, didn’t have anything like Youtu** or the internet and rumors spread mostly through word of mouth.
Still.
I felt a little frustrated that I was being cursed at for things I had never done to begin with.
As a result, I constantly defended myself by declaring my innocence.
But I didn’t do so today, I even admitted to everything.
“That’s right. Everything you’ve heard about is true!”
Why was I changing my stance?
There was a possibility that I would gain the love of a beautiful and sexy demon hunter!
What did a few minor accusations matter in front of her love?
Throw as many stones as you like!
“That’s right. I’m Judas the Barbarian.”
I spoke with bravado.
Then, Brigitte, who was listening carefully, jumped in surprise.
“J-Judas isn’t a bad person! He might look….a little an, but he has a very kind heart!”
Whaaaaaat-!?
Brigitte was defending …!?
Now that I think about it, Brigitte always defended whenever the people cursed at .
It was thanks to Brigitte and my other party mbers defending fiercely that I was able to get a job of sorts after defeating the Demon King.
Though she would often grumble about , saying things like “If you look bad when you’re a mber of my party, I’ll look bad too”.
I knew Brigitte was a person incapable of evil actions─!
But now, her kindness was getting in the way—!
“Brigitte, you don’t know about the darkness in my heart. I’m a villain who has done all sorts of things befitting a barbarian! I’m trash that can’t be forgiven!”
“T-there’s no way that’s true! You must be mistaken! Hey, Cariote! Judas is a kind and benevolent person! You’ve seen how well Naru listens to him, right? Children only listen to kind people! Judas, you don’t have to pretend to be soone you’re not! I’ll vouch for you!
Ugh…..!
If this were an ordinary situation, I would have been moved to tears by Brigitte’s defense of , but today, it was like a dagger to my chest.
Why now…!
Thump-!
At that mont, a solid sound resonated.
The source was Cariote, who had thumped the scabbard of her blade against the table, creating a loud noise.
“You don’t have to act so noisily, Judas. We know all the rumors about you are lies, and that you’re not a villain. You’re not a barbarian either, and your eyes are honest. You can’t fool my eyes.”
My eyes are honest?
Nobody has told that before in my life.
“Just look at ! Can’t you see I look just like a barbarian with my black eyes and black hair—.”
As I tried to incriminate myself, Brigitte interfered.
“Hmph! You’re a demon hunter, but you also seem to have an eye for people.”
“I thought so.”
What do you an “I thought so”—-!
I an, they might be right, but why did it have to be today!?
However.
What Cariote said next stabilized my raging emotions.
“—-that.”
“…….”
“Is that why you joined the expedition to the Demon King’s castle and stole my place by lying about your reputation?
Glare-
Her gaze pierced through .
If it were possible to kill a person just with a glare, I would have likely died.
Resentnt…?
No, this was closer to hatred.
Cariote spoke.
“Judas, I can tell you’re not without conscience based on that little girl behind you nad Naru. If a child is following you that earnestly, you cannot be a villain, even if you are a demon hunter.”
“Hmm….”
“Thus, most of the stories about you are fake. I even investigated so of your so-called followers and found out they were all lying. I spent a lot of ti on you, you faker.”
Faker–.
Nobody had called that in a long ti.
Still, what caught my attention was how long she had spent investigating .
… Did she have a crush on ?
No matter how much I overclocked my Female Processing Unit, it didn’t seem like that was the case.
Soon, Brigitte asked a question.
“Are you being like this because you were excluded from the expedition to the Demon King’s castle in favor of Judas? Because you, Cariote, were relegated to the role of a scout?”
“That’s right. It’s insulting to see a faker like him take everything that should’ve been mine.”
Was this how she felt?
“Black Mage Brigitte, I accepted your request to search for a demon because I wanted to et you guys in person. Now that I’ve t you, I can clearly see that my place was stolen.”
Cariote seed certain.
Convinced that her rightful place had been stolen.
—Demon King Expedition—
Was she jealous of the recognition we had received?
If she had successfully joined our party, she would have beco very famous.
Thus improving her fortunes and even her prospects of marriage.
It seed Cariote believed that her future had been stolen by .
She was far more ambitious than I had expected.
I thought the Barboi didn’t care about things like reputation.
“Ow!”
At that mont.
Naru approached us with her head tilted.
“Are you fighting?”
Cariote responded.
“I’m just asking a question. Before that, did you say your na was Naru? This person you consider your father is a mythomaniac. He might even be lying about being your father.”
“……!!!”
Naru widened her mouth in surprise.
Were people who turned into pillars of salt, when Sodom and Gomora were destroyed by lightning, as surprised as Naru?
Naru loved the existence known as ‘dad’ very much.
If soone insulted her ‘dad’, she would begin foaming at the mouth like a squirrel who had its acorn stolen, instantly going on the offensive.
What should I do if Naru attacks?
That foreign Barbaroi girl could hit Naru!
Do I have to fight her?
In this place?
Just as I was thinking that.
Naru let out a shout.
“Dad… is a liar!”
“…….”
“Mom said so too! Mom said that Dad lied as easy as he breathed…”
As she spoke, Naru let out a pained noise and grabbed at her temple.
“Ugh… My head is spinningggg…”
Seeing Naru in distress, Brigitte placed a hand on her forehead.
“It seems like she’s struggling because she suddenly rembered sothing. Since it’s late, let’s put her to sleep. And as for you, Cariote, if you’re going to be uncooperative, leave.”
Beckoning Naru. Brigitte guided her to bed.
Slip-.
Within 5 seconds of Naru being underneath the covers, the sounds of her falling into a deep sleep could be heard.
* * *
After Naru fell asleep.
We refrained from raising our voices.
I thought she was the heartless type.
But it seed she was far more sensible than I thought.
“I’ll apologize. I was too careless with my language.”
-Bow.
As I peered at the bowing Cariote, I couldn’t help but feel a faint sensation of surprise.
I shouldn’t be the one saying sothing like this, but I hadn’t expected a black-haired Barbaroi to be capable of an ‘apology’.
Perhaps she did have so level of social skills.
Without waiting for a response from us, Cariote quickly walked away.
Staring into the night sky, she let out a single deep sigh.
I too followed her and asked.
“Your daughter?”
“What are you saying?”
“No, it’s probably your little sister.”
“…….”
“You thought of soone when you looked at Naru, right? Probably your little sister.”
The wistfulness in Cariote’s eyes.
It was likely caused by her ‘family’.
I instinctively felt that she might have a little sister who resembled Naru in her hotown of Barboi.
And it seems like I was right on the money.
“I did think of my little sister.”
“I thought so.”
“I thought of my little sister, who died to a demon at the age of six.
….Oh, holy shh….
All of a sudden?
I felt guilty for bringing it up at all.
While I was trying to choose my words carefully, Cariote spoke.
“I will kill the demon hiding within Freesia because it is my duty. Seeing past their disguises will be nothing for .”
That was reassuring.
Whoooosh-.
A cold wind blew.
Although it was supposed to be spring, the last vestiges of winter desperately tugged against my clothes.
As I was about to return to the laboratory.
Cariote asked a question.
“In that final mont-.”
“The final mont?”
“—Was the fact that you slit the Demon King Sabranak’s throat all a lie?”
“It is.”
The truth was that I hadn’t slit his throat but ripped his heart out instead.
Cariote snorted in response.
“…Hmph, I thought so. Just looking at your skills now, you’re at best, silver or on the lower spectrum of gold. I’m curious how you were even accepted into the expedition to the Demon King’s castle.”
“Your instincts are pretty good. With my current abilities, I’d be lucky to be considered a gold tier.”
The demon hunters I had t generally all had a ‘sense’ for the opponent.
Cariote accurately was able to assess my current strength.
She was truly first class.
Was this the level of a platinum-tier Demon Hunter?
Hearing my complint, Cariote tilted her head in confusion.
“Truly, the only thing that exits your mouth other than your breath are lies. Is Judas even your real na? Are you even a Barbaroi?”
“Since I’ve heard plenty of your questions, let ask one in return. Earlier, you said that if I was the sa person as in the rumors, you’d… give it to or sothing like that.”
“My virginity?”
“Yeah, that.”
Because I made such a shaless remark and was casually scratching my nose, Cariote looked at as if I was a madman. Soon after, Cariote nonchalantly replied.
“Isn’t it common sense amongst the Barboi for a woman to be taken by a strong and vigorous man? Being drawn to a capable male is the natural instinct of all beings. What’s so strange about that?”
“It’s not strange at all, but-.”
“You’re disqualified though. While you might be more handso than I had expected, being handso is pointless when compared to a strong person who might be ugly. I’m not interested in people weaker than .”
“What…!?”
When I was about to reply, Cariote quickly went back inside.
I’m handso?
I had never heard that before.”
No way.
… Was I considered handso amongst the Barboi?
… What if I had resided in Barboi instead of the Ordor Kingdom?
What was the point of my suffering these past two years….
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