Ankoku Kishi Monogatari ~Yuusha wo Taosu Tameni Maou ni Shoukansaremashita~

◆ Sword Maiden Shirone

The Kingdom of Veros is the largest human kingdom in the region closest to Nargor.

A pale forest extending south of the Akelon Mountains. The country was at the mouth of the river that flowed in its center.

The population is about 150,000. Because it is a monster-ridden area, there is no outside town outside the castle wall. Many countries around here are poor, but the kingdom of Veros was different. The Kingdom of Veros is the largest producer of apple-like fruit that can only be found in the region.

In fact, it is sweet and can be used for alcohol ingredients and condiments, so there is demand in various countries.

The fruit of Veros is exported far south to the Republic of San Lenaria.

Now me, Kyoka and Kaya are in the royal palace of the Veros kingdom. By the way, Hippoglyph keeps it in the country's stables.

The other horses are pathetic, but there was no other place to keep them so there was no choice.

"This is Shirone-sama. Well done, Veros."

The man in front of him at the age of fifty is Ecaras, king of this country. I'll never see him again.

Ecaras is a fat, full-bodied Ojisan, and speaks respectfully to us who are younger than our daughters.

He looks a little like Echigos. However, it seems that the contents are completely different just because of the name and appearance.

"Dear Shirone, You're the brave lady's sister?

I see King Ecaras sitting majestically on my right.

Originally, the king of this country was standing, so he should have stood up and responded, but he remained seated. Regardless of Reiji's attitude, I don't think so. [M]

But Kaya doesn't pay any attention to Kyoka. Instead, he seems to take it for granted.

"That's right, King Veros. This is the brave Lady Reiji's sister, Miss Kyoka. Your daughter will be staying in this country for a while. Thank you for arranging that."

Kaya says great.

"Haha. Of course. Stay as long as you like in this Veros."

Ecaras laughs and accepts, not angry with Kaya's imprudent offer.

Unlike Echigos, there is nothing suspicious about that gaze. I thought he was a good person when I met him before, but he hasn't changed.

We chose the kingdom of Veros as our base for obtaining Croki's information.

There was the kingdom of Argoa closer, but the kingdom of Argoa was unsuitable as a place to stay because it had fought in the past and decided that this Veros would be richer and better to stay.

"By the way, ladies. Actually, there's a ball the day after tomorrow, but why don't you all attend?

"" "Ball?!!

Our words overlap.

We looked at the words of King Ecaras.

Everywhere in the world, there is an upper-class relationship. The so-called social world is also in this world.

Especially in this world of monsters, humans must live together.

It is desirable to cooperate not only within the castle walls, but also between countries that cross the castle walls. The kings and nobles of the countries and the upper classes gather, and many things like exchange meetings are held. It is so-called communication between countries.

It's a simple meeting, a dinner party, a tea party, and a dance party.

While I was traveling with Reiji and Chiyuki, I attended several dinners and balls.

Even though it's a ball, there are many different ways, and it's not just the kind of ball that comes out of Cinderella that I first thought of.

Depending on the region, it can be like a fork dance party or a dance party that can appear in American movies.

According to Chiyuki, it is the same as a dance party in a sense, such as a bon dance at a Japanese festival.

However, it seems common for men and women to dance in pairs to match an elegant song, just like at a dance party in Cinderella, even though the costumes they wear are slightly different.

The ball held in Veros is also like a regular ball.

"What do we do?

I ask Kyoka-san and Kaya.

If you think in common sense, you should attend.

Eklas is not forcing anything else, but he is the one I will take care of from now on. It would be bad to keep inviting people around the corner.

At least I should get out.

But I'm sorry about Eklas, but I'm not too excited about it.

Because the ball has a wedding connotation.

We came to the world with you, Reggie, and we were proposed by many men.

Among them were princes of some country, and bastards of nobility of some country.

Normally, it would be a great honor to accept such a proposal from your son, but I honestly didn't find it attractive.

Anyway, we're all poor. With our power, ordinary men break their bones by holding hands a little tight. That's why you have to dance carefully. It's not funny to dance with a man like that, and I don't want to be married.

It's easy to be king of some country if you don't have to ride the balls in the first place and have our power. I don't find the position of prince attractive either.

Besides, I would compare it to Reggie.

Reggie, no matter how many people you despise, it's nothing but trouble.

That's why Reno stopped leaving at once. Nao-chan wasn't interested from the beginning. Sahoko is not good at attracting attention, so he doesn't attend in the first place. Naturally, I was no longer present.

It is a bad thing that no one answered, and now only Reiji and Chiyuki are present.

And I didn't want to participate if I could this time.

Look at Kyoka-san.

Kyoka-san also looks reluctant.

Kyoka-san is a beauty if she stood silently.

In this world, of course, there will be many men who would like to go out with her in the original world. It seems that there are actually more people coming at me than I am. And I'm pretty tired of that. So I'm sure you won't participate.

"I see. I will attend the ball. May I, mademoiselle?

However, Kaya accepts to participate.

"Kaya! Whatever you want!!

Kyoka-san panicked.

"Lady! It's your job to do this! Besides, your daughter should stay away from Reiji. You should take this opportunity to get used to others!!

"Uhh...."

Kaya couldn't say anything to Kyoka-san.

I'm usually a young, unattended Kyoka-san, but Kaya is not the only one who can raise his head.

I don't understand the relationship between the two.

But I'm sorry about Kyoka-san, but I think this kind of thing suits Kyoka-san only because of Reiji's sister. Her dress will look very beautiful.

"Hah... I see, Kaya..."

Kyoka-san and I strongly agree with Kaya's power.

"Hahaha, now the ball will also be booming."

This is how we decided to attend the ball the day after tomorrow.

◆ Prince Omiros of Algoa

Ride a horse with Parsis and enter the kingdom of Veros. I left Argoa early in the morning, but the time was already in the evening.

The Kingdom of Veros is a vast country, surrounded not only by urban areas but also by forests. The trees of the forest are one of Veros' industries, producing sweet fruits called Veros fruits.

If you look at the walls, you can see that they are decorated all over the high walls.

Algoa's fortifications against monsters make every building a boneless structure. It's so different from Algoa.

Veros, unlike Algoa, is a rich country.

Veros has evolved as a hub for industry and trading in the region.

It has a large population, more than three times the size of Argoa. The country is also rich and will be more than ten times richer than Argoa.

The kingdom of Veros is the central state of the region, and royalties and nobles from neighboring countries gather at the royal ball. Of course, I'm one of them.

The ball is tomorrow and the day after, but there is a reason for coming early.

I can't dance. I think the pulses on the side are the same.

There is no obstacle to living without being able to dance in the first place.

I was educated as a warrior, but I never learned to dance. It just became a prince to push such a difficult task.

I want to complain to my father, Montes. My father should have been present, but he forced himself not to dance.

The future of Argoa depends on this ball. Can you do such an important job yourself?

Argoa was isolated and impoverished in the days of his predecessor, King Cupidus. We also need to get along with the Kingdom of Veros, the largest country in the region, in order to overcome its isolation.

The ball brings together the royal nobles of various countries, so it is a stage to fight to overcome isolation.

If we succeed, we will be able to give a good impression to the leaders of each country.

That's why I didn't care, but I had to attend the ball.

"I'm looking forward to the ball, Prince."

The pulse on the side said excitedly.

Pulsis, unlike himself, seems to be looking forward to the ball. You can't dance like yourself, but aren't you worried?

There's nothing wrong with not being able to dance. So I'm going to ask King Ecaras to introduce me to someone who can dance.

No one can dance in Argoa. That's why I was going to come early and practice.

The time is in the evening, but we will still be able to see the king.

They headed for the royal palace.

When I arrive at the royal palace, I inform the gatekeeper that the prince of Argoa has arrived.

I still have resistance to naming a prince, but I can't help it.

The royal guard comes and guides them.

"Oh, thank you for coming. Prince Omilos and Mr. Parsis."

King Ecaras welcomes us when we enter the room. He is the prince whose fiancée was taken away by King Cupidus.

As a result, Veros and Argoa could not get along while Cupidus was on the throne.

"Thank you for inviting me to the ball."

I thank myself.

"No, no, good or bad. From now on, I want to get along with Argoa."

King Ecaras laughs brightly. King Ecaras had a large personality and he really wanted to forgive his fiancé, who went to King Cupidus, but the state of national communication was cut off without permission. But I want to do it well from now on.

"Even so, you arrived early. The ball is tomorrow night."

"Actually, there's something I'd like to ask you about the ball."

"What is it?

"Actually, me and Pulsis can't dance. Would you please introduce a woman who can dance or someone who can teach you how to dance?

King Ecaras laughs when he says so.

"Wahahaha, I see. Good or bad. Let me introduce you both."

"I'd like a beautiful woman, if possible."

The pulse tells a tricky story.

"Parsis!!

I panic. I don't want to be upset about this.

"No, no, thank you. I'll introduce you to a rare beauty."

But King Eklas didn't seem to care. I am relieved by that attitude.

"Are you beautiful? I'm looking forward to it."

Pulsis says happily.

You have a sigh. And I prayed that nothing would happen.

◆ Sword Maiden Shirone

"Nice to meet you, Princess. My name is Pulsis. It's an honor to dance with someone as beautiful as you."

A man named Parsis bows his head to Kyoka.

Kyoka-san's face is drawn.

I don't want to say bad things about people's faces, but the face of a man named Pulsis resembled a goblin. To be perfectly clear, it's terrific. Also, to be honest, I don't really want to be with you.

But since he didn't like it and was not born like this, let's not think too badly.

There was just one thing that bothered me.

A man named Pulsis is magically beautiful.

I can see him in my eyes, so I can clearly see the lewd and lustful face of Pulsis.

Since Kyoka has more magic than I do and Kaya has as much magic as I do, they will also see the true appearance of Parsis.

There is no doubt that it has a lot of magic for humans even if it doesn't reach us.

We have been able to use magic without any training since we came to this world. However, it seems that ordinary people in this world can't use magic without a lot of training, even if they have a lot of magic.

He must have practiced quite a bit of magic, too.

It may have been difficult to master the magic of changing appearance.

He is gracefully thanking Kyoka.

However, Kyoka-san's face is stretched by being introduced to a man who is too far away from his taste.

It is this pulse and the omyros beside it that have introduced us without a dance partner.

Ecaras made Parsis and Kyoka Omilos my partner.

In Eklas' eyes, he looks beautiful.

After all, Kyoka is our leader. That's why Ecaras is going to introduce his leader, Kyoka, to the best man.

But if it's true, it's better to look like Omiros than Parsis.

"This is the birth of a couple of beautiful men and women. I look forward to the ball the day after tomorrow."

Ecaras laughs. Ecaras doesn't doubt Parsis because he thinks he's beautiful.

I think I should tell Eklas the true appearance of Parsis, but don't tell him because he may have struggled with his appearance so far.

"Um, maybe the others..."

Kyoka asks for a change.

No, this one's fine.

Kaya blocks Kyoka-san from changing into another man.

"Kaya!!

"Miss, this is also a challenge. If you resist this, you'll be able to dance with anyone else."

Kaya also says something quite terrible.

As a matter of fact, Kyoka-san, unlike Reiji, is not good at heterosexuals.

And I knew Kaya wanted to change that part of Kyoka.

Of course, I'm not going to give Kyoka-san to anyone other than myself.

But isn't the pulse a little too rough on the other side?

By the way, Kaya doesn't dance. She said it was good because she was behind it.

Even though Kaya told me that she would attend, only one person won't attend the ball. Just like Kyoka-san, I'm a little unconvinced.

"Hey! Hey!! Mr. Silone, I'd like to exchange partners."

Kyoka-san looks at me and proposes.

"I'm sorry, Kyoka-san... Me too....."

I bow my head to Kyoka-san and refuse. I would prefer to refrain from pulses, if possible.

Kyoka-san looks at me with a resentful look, but she doesn't know it.

"Uuu...."

Kyoka-san became angry.

"What did you say?

Eklas says worried. As Ecaras, I can't complain just by introducing Pulsis with good intentions.

"No, it's nothing... Thank you for the ball, Sir Parsi."

Apparently, I thought about it. Don't say it while it drips.

When Kyoka-san says so, Parsis laughs happily. I'm sure a lie face would be refreshing, but seeing the truth looks like a lewd laugh to me.

"Please talk to the younger person later. I'll do it now."

Ecaras leaves the room laughing.

Five of us were left behind.

Parsis is talking to Kyoka-san with pleasure. You must be so happy to dance with Kyoka-san. By the way, Kyoka-san's face remains tight.

Mr Kyoka is indeed very beautiful. It was beautiful before coming to this world, but since coming to this world, it seems to have been polished with more beauty.

The color of the hair, a little brighter than black, has shined golden since coming to the world, and the white skin has become even more glossy. I'm sure there are many men who would like to dance with Kyoka-san even if it wasn't a parsis.

However, Kyoka-san's complexion today is poor, and there is a little shade in beauty.

I clapped my hands to Kyoka-san in my heart and turned to my partner.

"Nice to meet you... Um, Mr. Omilos, is that good?

"Yes, thank you, Princess Shirone. I am Omiros of Argoa."

Omiros lowers his head to me. I said something that bothered me a little.

"Algoa? At Princess Regina's?

"Do you know Rijena!!

Omilos shouts when I say Rijena's name.

"Yeah... I've seen it a little before when I went to Algoa."

"I see, if you were with the brave one, you've met him before. I wasn't in Argoa at that time...."

Omilos leans down and says.

The expression on my face is very dark. The state is not simple.

"Hey, Mr. Omilos. Did something happen to Princess Regina?

I'd like to ask you because Reggie cared about Princess Regina.

"Yes, actually...."

Omilos starts talking about what happened in Argoa.

"That's what happened....."

I get confused when I hear Omilos talk. I didn't think Princess Regina was in such a terrible situation.

"That's a really sad story."

Kyoka-san, who was listening to the conversation beside her, said with tears.

"Two ripped apart hostile houses. It's like a story I've read in the past."

Kaya and Kyoka-san nodded when she said that she was irritated.

"Yes, I've read it too... It was a very tragic story."

"I've read it, too. I'm sure we're talking about ninjas killing each other with ten representatives each... It's a sad story...."

When I say it, they look at me and look strange. What? Something's wrong.

"That's a lot different from what I read...."

"Yes, I don't think it was such a magical story."

I wonder what they're looking at us with a sad face. What the hell is going on?

"I'm sorry about Princess Regina, too, Prince. Let's have a ball to forget it!! Don't you agree, Princess Kyoka?"

Parsis takes Kyoka-san's hand and says.

I can see Kyoka-san's face bluished when Parsis took her hand.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah."

Kyoka-san waves her hand.

I think it is really bad for the pulses, but don't tell me. Because I might have done the same thing if I were a party.

Omilos was looking at a different place a little further away. Maybe she was thinking about Princess Regina.

It's not a parsis, but I wish I'd been a little better at the ball.

◆ Silver Witch Coona

Stand between the queens of Karon again.

"Um... what about you?

The Queen of Goblins searches for Croki.

"Croki hasn't come. Kuna asks me what I need."

Of course. I can't bring my darling Croki in front of a woman like you.

The Queen of Goblins looks sad.

"What are you talking about, Queen Goblin?

The Queen of Goblins sighs.

"Actually, it's about Argoa's hero pulse that I reported the other day.... In fact, Pulsis was my changed son, Goz. My son told me he didn't want to be hostile to Nargor."

I remember Parsi in the words of the Queen of Goblin. It looked like she was changing her appearance, but I can't cover Kuna's eyes. That face certainly resembled the Queen of Goblins in front of her.

"Okay, so?

"Folding corner, I'm sorry you moved me... but I'd like to end this case."

The Queen of Goblins lowers her head.

Think a little.

I'm sorry about the queen, but I didn't feel comfortable getting out of this.

They did say Rijena's name back then.

I didn't even know why I was speaking Rijena's name. I want to confirm the reason somehow. Because depending on the reason, we might be able to get rid of Rijena from Croki's side.

"Okay, I'll tell Kuroki. So what's your son doing?

Hide and listen.

What is the Queen's son trying to do? I have to ask you that.

"I didn't ask what you were doing... Speaking of which, he said he was going to a ball in a human country called Veros."

I was curious about the words of the Queen of Goblins.

Ball.

I remember the dance coming out of the story Kuroki read me before. Somehow I was fascinated.

I can think of a scene dancing with Kuroki at the ball. It was a good sight among them.

"It's a ball..."

"Yes, it's a ball. She said she wanted aphrodisiacs because she was going to the ball."

"Aphrodisiac?"

I was a little worried about that.

"Yes, it's a drug that excites men. It is made from the honey of the demon bee that lives in the dark forest west of the Demon King Castle. If a man drinks it, he shakes his hips like a shiny centaur, and if a woman drinks it, he shakes his hips like a shiny elf."

I'm interested in that word.

"If you don't mind, I'll give you one.

"Really!!!

I suddenly make a loud voice.

"However, there are conditions."

"Mh... what...?

I'll be a little vigilant knowing it's not just that.

"You don't have to be so vigilant. I just want one of those."

I applaud the words of the Queen of Goblins. I can give you about one hair.

"Got it. I'll give you a haircut."

When I pull out a haircut, I give it to the Queen of Goblins.

"I did get it. I'll bring you the medicine later. You may as well mix the medicine with tea and give it to His Excellency. Gufufufu"

The Queen of Goblins laughs lewdly. Probably thinking about Kuroki.

The smile is uncomfortable, but let's put up with it now.

Eventually, a goblin brings medicine. It is a clear medicine in a beautiful vial.

Thank you for the medicine, Queen Goblin.

That's how I got my medicine and left the kingdom of Karon.

◆ Sword Maiden Shirone

I have a light blue dress in the mirror.

The skirt dances fluffily after a spin.

Yeah, I'm beautiful.

But I feel like I can lose next door.

Next door is Mr. Kyoka in a rose dress. Kyoka-san in her dress is really beautiful.

Sleek style. Cut the waist. A large open chest reveals her rich breast valley. I also want to peek at people of the same sex.

"Princesses, you look great."

Ecaras' wife, Corfina, praises us in our dress. The attitude has nothing great about it, and I can feel it. Corfina is not a queen at all, even though she is supposed to be the king's wife.

This is the second time I've seen Corfina like Eklas.

According to what Chiyuki heard, Corfina was originally the daughter of a merchant, and when she came to Veros to do business with her father, Eklas met her and became her wife. It is a jade.

However, many of them were opposed to Corfina being queen.

But considering Ecaras, who had been depressed ever since his fiancée ran off with the king of Argoa, the people around him had to agree and finally admit to the marriage.

Corfina was an embarrassing beauty, and Eklas, who married her, became brighter.

Corfina is only the daughter of a merchant, and she is tired of books and supports her husband financially. Thanks to this, Veros has become richer, and now everyone recognizes her as queen.

And with King Ecarath there is a son who will be five years old this year.

Chiyuki also praised her as a good wife's sample. Especially if you didn't manipulate your husband and bring Reiji in.

One night after we came to this country, we borrowed a dress from the corfina to wear at the ball.

Ecaras gave Corfina a lot of clothes and precious metals. There are a lot of dresses in the costume room that I don't use at all, so I can borrow some of them.

The world's clothing technology varies from country to country. Some countries are high and others are low.

But only as big as the kingdom of Veros.

The dress similar to the ball gown worn by me and Kyoka-san is quite elegant and doesn't appeal to the original world.

"My chest is too open...."

Kyoka-san complains.

Corfina has a slender body shape and a small chest. If I were you, my breasts would just be tight, but Mr. Kyoka, who has quite a big breast, seems to suffer.

As a result, the chest had to be modified to have a large opening, resulting in a rather colorful costume.

"It certainly opens too much. But I think it's very attractive. Lord Pulsis will be pleased."

When Corfina talks about Parsis, Kyoka makes a delicate face.

Kyoka-san doesn't want to dance with Parsis in the first place.

I'm sorry about Omilos, but I'd like to dance with Reggie anyway.

I only danced once, but there were many girls who wanted to dance with Reiji and waited for the turn, so I could only dance for a short time. If you have a chance to dance again, I'd like to dance slowly this time.

I want to dance with Kuroki. Kuroki doesn't like to go out to promenades like these or to stand out or go out in gorgeous places. But if you look at me now, I might change my mind.

Kuroki doesn't look so bad, so I think we should go somewhere brighter. You shouldn't be in a dark Nargol. I'll get it back for sure.

"It's okay, miss. If you try to do something nasty to your daughter, I'll crush it thoroughly and cut it."

Corfina and I laugh bitterly at Kaya's words.

Don't ask where to crush and screw.

I can't let the pulses teach me to dance in a different place.

But you can dance with beautiful Kyoka-san. Let's get you ready for that.

Whatever it is, it's a ball tomorrow. I wanted to get this over with and gather information about Kuroki.

◆ ex-agent Echigos

"Damn it... what do we do now..."

Think about the future as you walk the path of the Kingdom of Veros.

After that, Daigan and myself were brought to this country by Hippoglyph, bound in chains by a demonic woman.

I rested Hippoglyph many times along the way. It seems that transporting ourselves has increased the burden on Hippoglyph. Then I want to tell you to let go of me.

Daigan will still be in jail. It's only natural that you can't let a werewolf go wild.

It is said that I am a normal person, and that it is expensive to keep me in jail, so I was released only after being put in jail overnight.

It's good to be released safely, but nothing. What should I do from now on?

A stash of gold coins is hidden in the hidden room of his own mansion in Koki's country. I have to go back to get it at all costs.

But going back to Koki's country will cost you money. We must make money in this country for the time being.

How do I make money?

This country is kind to merchants. That is because the queen of this country is from a merchant.

The queen is called a chaste royalty, a lady's mirror, etc.

But we get another reputation among our merchants. Calculate with a tall woman.

It seems to have put a brave man on his sleeve in the past, but of course. The queen is originally from a low-status merchant. At the invitation of a brave man, you may lose the status of the queen you have earned. My parents' house will be ruined.

The queen cannot do such a dangerous thing. Brave men don't always help us.

He is now the ruler of the shadow of the kingdom under the favor of the king.

I used to be a merchant in this country, but the Queen destroyed all my clients. Thanks to this, I started wandering.

The queen seems calm and gentle at first sight, but she is quite capable. Soon the queen will be as she wishes.

The Queen's commercial methods are flawless and no loopholes can be found. That's why I don't want to make money in the tunnel. What should I do?

"Wait."

I can speak up when I think about it.

Turning around, there are two big men and an old woman in between. The voice seems to have come from one of the big men.

I don't recognize these three.

"Um, what is it?

I answer politely. I feel violent from a big man. These men will be able to kill themselves easily with their fat arms.

That's why it's bad.

"You must have been at Zeng's place. I'm sure his name was Echigos, right?

When I hear Zeng's name, I sweat cold from my back.

Looks like we got a hit.

A big man laughs. I felt like I saw a fang in my mouth.

Naming Zeng means these three are called augers. At first glance, it's only visible to humans, but is it decaying?

Some monsters turn into humans. It's not impossible.

And look at the old woman.

Naming Zeng in Auga means that this old woman may be the mother of that horrible Zeng.

We have to run.

"Ah, isn't that the wrong guy?

I try to run with my heels back.

"Hmm?!

I fall there. It felt as if the feet and ground were stuck together.

"I got your shadow. You think you can get away from this whale?

I woke up and looked at my feet, and the old woman's wand was in my shadow. Apparently, the magic has stopped me from moving.

Let's do it.

I knew the name Kujig. It's Zeng's mother. And the Wizard of Augur, called the Queen of the Blue Forest.

The name of the witch Kujig is famous in the north of the continent.

Living in a palace of sugar confectionery deep in a pale forest, its sweet smell reaches far from the land of man. Without knowing it, the sweet smell attracts you and makes you a whale eater.

The old woman comes by. I can see scary fangs growing in its mouth. My body trembles with fear.

"Now, why don't you tell me everything you know?"

Kujig laughs. The smile was very frightening.