Chapter 19

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“I never imagined even in my wildest dreams that I’d meet you here in the Human World, Hero.”

Tanaka-san realigned his glasses as he started leading us.

“We’ve met quite a few times in the Demon World. One’s betrayal is like a blessing in disguise.”

“Hahaha. I don’t want to be told that by you. Aren’t you the same?”

I followed Tanaka-san, calmly, while pulling Mina gently with me.

“Yeah, that’s right…….Who would have thought we’d be comrades?”

Tanaka-san was originally human. However, he is a so-called traitor who gave up on the Human World and turned to the Demon Race.

In other words, he’s my senior comrade.

“Seriously. Of all the people who would betray humanity, you would be the last person I would think of. Until the very end, you were on the humans’ side. Or so I thought.”

“…Ah yeah, If the Demon Lord hadn’t recruited me, even now I would still be your enemy.”

“As expected of the Demon Lord… she saved you from a foolish race that didn’t appreciate your effort. It’s a pleasure serving her.”

Mr. Tanaka said, still holding a grudge against his former race. Why does this person hate humans this much, could be because he used to be one?

“Anyway, from now on, I look forward to working with you.”

“Same here.”

We proceed to the human world while exchanging small talks. This is the place near the south in the Human World, called Trunk of Sephirot.

As of the moment, half of the Human World Markt is ruled by the Demon Race. To be more specific, the south is occupied by the demon tribe.

And the North side is where the humans live.

“Countryside, as usual.”

I squinted my eyes at the endless greenery. The South side is rich in soil and produces a lot of food. Thus, the whole place is like a field.

On the contrary, the North is densely populated by the humans. Come to think of it, if the humans are giving up the south. Then, what do they do to get food?

Well, it’s not like it’s impossible to produce food in the north. Somehow, there should be enough ways to make end meets.

“So, where are we going?”

“We are heading to the Black Demon Army. As per the Demon Lord’s instructions, there is someone there who she wants you to meet.”

“…. Meet Mina?”

Mina, who had been walking desperately to stay behind me, finally raised her head.

Her eyes flickered anxiously as she gripped at her hands.

“Who does she want me to meet?”

“I’ll leave that fun for when you meet. Don’t worry, they are not bad people.”

After walking for a while. We arrived at a place where tents are set up.

It seems that this is the encampment of the Black Demon Marquis, Tanaka’s army.

The first thing that greeted us as soon as we stepped foot at the door was —-

“Choris!! Lord Tanaka, I waited for you as instructed.”

“YEY!A….is that the Elf that used to be a slave?”

A long eared, tanned forest fairy. In other words, a dark elf.

“Eh? Wha- ? An elf ? Here? And, it’s black.”

Maybe she doesn’t know the existence of Dark Elf. Looking at the two of them, Mina looked astonished.

“Both of you, have a lot of things to talk with Ms. Mina here.”

“Roger! Mina-chan, let’s go there~?”

“Hey, come one. Don’t be shy. We’re nice, it’s okay~.”

“Eh.. wai-…uhm…”

Mina was pulled by the two dark elf to another tent.

As they are from the same race, they would be able to give advice that would help Mina. That’s why I brought her here.

For the meantime, it should be okay to leave it up to them.

“…Speaking of, there are a lot of people. Are they fugitives from the North?”

I said as I saw a lot of people at the encampment.

“Yes, we don’t refuse anyone who comes, but rather they are useful as labor forces. I’m sure they’ll continue to come.”

“Hmmm? As expected, the aristocrats in the North are troublesome. Can’t be helped.”

“It’s tough for the Human World, recently, I hear. They were in chaos ever since the Hero left. If you want to hear more details, you can ask the Demon Marquis Succubus later. I am sure you will hear a lot of stories about humans’ foolishness.”

Despite his calm expression, Tanaka-san’s voice has a hint of hatred.

This person used to be a human, but now he hates the Human Race from the bottom of his heart. During war, he was one of the leaders who wished to exterminate humanity.

Well, now that the war is over, they won’t go that far. In fact, they are doing a good job managing the fugitives.

Although Tanaka-san is from the Demon Race, he is the head of the Black Demon Army, which consists of fugitives from different races.

Elves, Dwarves, and even humans who fall into the darkness. Reborn through the Fall of Darkness ritual. He is leading other races that have fallen into the darkness.

One of the reasons I brought Mina here is so that she could meet the Dark Elves. That’s why we ask for the cooperation of Tanaka-san.

“Anyways, you really helped us. Thank you for all your help.”

I thank Tanaka-san who graciously granted my request. Tanaka-san shakes his head as if saying no problem as he realigned his glasses.

“No need to thank me. Although I’ve abandoned humanity, I’m happy to be able to return to my hometown again like this. We’re the ones who want to thank you…….You’re human, but you’re the only one we admire.”

“Oh..”

It was a coy reply. I’m not that great, but I don’t think that’s gonna convince him.

“…………..”

Wel, I’m troubled. I was biding my time until Mina came back. What should I do next?

“Ah !! Hero! You finally come!”

“Uugghh!?”

Suddenly, something slammed into my back. Groaning, I looked behind me and saw a girl with white hair.

“Shiro…stop surprising me.”

“Ehehe. Long time no see!! I haven’t seen you since I almost got killed trying to eat you in the Demon World!”

“So you’re coming to get back at me. I’m not sure I like that.”

That surprised me. We were in a death fight before so…. Why is she nice to me?

“Because strong people are cool! It’s common sense in the Demon World!”

Her name is Shiro… She looks like a pure maiden, but she’s actually a werewolf. She’s a girl with distinctive dog-like ears and tail.

“Oi, Shiro! Don’t be rude to the Hero….My apologies. She’s been wanting to see you again for a long time,and she’s been hiding in the camp.”

“No, it’s not a problem at all.”

She is also one of the Demon Marquis who leads the Beast Demon Army.

That’s why she’s here in the Human World. After all, these beastmen use their superior five senses to scout out the human side.

“How’s the recon going? Do you see any changes?”

“Hn Nothing! It’s boring ever since you beat me. Hero, you smell good.”

Shiro said as she jumped up behind me and smelled my neck. Tickling me.

“Shiro, if you’re free. Would you mind taking the Hero to the Demon Marquis Succubus after this.”

Tanaka-san must think that it’s the perfect timing. As he asked Shiro to lead me next.

“Un! Okay!”

Shiro agreed with two words and licked my neck.

Don’t lick me!

Normally it should be fine, but now I am a lolicon and Shiro has a body that is of a lolicon, so I have to be careful. Else, I’m gonna be a wolf myself.

“*sniff *sniff, Hero, I can smell that you’re in heat.”

“I’m sure it’s all in your head! Who do you think I am? I’m the Hero, who defeated you!”

“That’s right, there’s no way that the Hero who defeated me will lose to his sexual desire! Sorry!”

Okay, I’m not really sure, but I dodged it.

“Whoo!!”

Then, after waiting a little.

As I waited in despair, trying to not to get sexually excited, as Shiro kept licking me, Mina came back with a mysterious look on her face.

“……………….”

She didn’t say anything. The two dark elves waving behind them seem to be carefree, but after talking to them, Mina must have had something to think about.

“Shall we go?”

“……Yeah.”

Mina squeezed my hand and followed along behind me.

I think I’ll let her think for herself for now. She’s probably going through a lot.

“Yeah, Hero, let’s go!”

And so, Mina and I move through the Human World with Shiro leading us. Our next destination was near the southern and northern border.

In other words, it is the boundary that separates the territory between the Demon Race and the Human Race. As I was hoping to get some more information on the Human World.