Breakthrough with the Forbidden Master Chapter 7 – The World After Overthrowing the Great Demon King

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―― In such a short time, answering all the questions correctly… Young Master... has finally grasped my teachings…. Hohoho

And with tears of joy, Sadis granted me permission to go out until dinnertime.
I swiftly solved all the problem sets created by Sadis. This feeling of accomplishment was unlike anything I had experienced before, and I couldn't help but strike a triumphant pose.

"Now then, as a token of gratitude, I’ll take you wherever you want to go."
『Very well. Take me to the most prosperous place.』
"Ahh, leave it to me."

Leaving the mansion, we passed through the luxurious residential area and arrived at the bustling downtown, which also served as the heart of the Imperial Capital.

『It has developed quite significantly… There is no longer the tense and grim atmosphere of wartime… Truly… 'Tis what peace feels like.』
"Yeah."
『And this is… the world those individuals obtained after overthrowing me…』

The outside world in over a decade. The sky. The city. The civilization. And the people.
It might have been complicated for Treinar, who was a demon and enemy of mankind, but it was also the moment when he could finally venture out into the outside world.
That’s why Treinar was silently gazing at the scene in front of him for a while, lost in his thoughts.

"Oh, thanks for the hard work! Let’s have a drink today too."
"Hehe, sorry. My wife is like this because of that..."
"Ugh~ you’ve become difficult to deal with."

A spreading scene. It is an ordinary 'daily life'.

"Mama, what’s for dinner today?"
"Well, what would you like?"
"Steak!"
"Well~… Since today is Daddy’s payday, let’s splurge a little, shall we?"

Men returning from work. Housewives with children shopping for dinner.
Young students, just finished with school, walk home while chatting with their friends. The place is bustling with people.

"…So…… take a look at this. What do you think?"

What do you feel about this scene? I asked out of simple curiosity.

『'Tis truly regrettable. Humans are nothing but a gathering of ugly filth... Yet here they are, living with such big feeble smiles. I feel like obliterating them with my power this instant.』

Even as a spiritual being, I feel like fainting from his chilling gaze and murderous intent.
The entity that I thought could be useful was still the Great Demon King.
But…

『However... it's too late for me to complain about losing... so, allow me to ascertain to the fullest. Let's see what lies beyond this so-called future you obtained by annihilating me.』

There, at least, I didn’t sense any resentment or hatred.
With a sense of resignation, the Great Demon King chuckled, and his back seemed slightly filled with sorrow. However, he nodded, as if he had come to terms with it.

"Is that how it is?"
『Well, I have to come to terms with it. There is nothing I can do about it now.』

Yes, there’s nothing more he can do.
Just because I was able to see and hear the Great Demon King doesn’t mean he can change the world at this point.
That’s why, through me, the only thing he can do is assess the present world that my father and his comrades fought to obtain.
I feel a bit sorry for him, knowing that he can’t do anything else. But since it’s not for me to say or do anything, I decided not to ask any further.
However, since the Great Demon King seems to be honestly expressing his feelings in this way, I decided to ask him about something else that’s been on my mind.

"Hey…The Hero, Heero…… My father… Was he really strong?"
『Hm? Heero?』
"Yeah. I’m my father’s son, but I haven’t received any training from him or seen him fight seriously since we live in peaceful times."

An existence I can never escape from being compared to ― my great father.
However, I only know the achievements and honors my father had accomplished, and I don’t know his actual abilities.
In that sense, this person is his archenemy who fought my father fiercely.
In a way, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he knows my father’s power better than anyone else.

『Heero, huh… that’s right…… he was…』
"Yeah. "
『…… Or rather, those Heroes……』

With a slightly serious expression, the Great Demon King reflected on the past and thought about my father...

『The Hero party was incredibly unjust and devoid of any morsel of decency! 'Tis no exaggeration to say that they knew nothing about fair play! Aaaargh, how maddening!!』

……he’s holding a huge grudge.

"N-no, hold on. Unjust…?"
『It was the epitome of unfairness! Do you understand? That was the final showdown… They stormed into the Great Demon King’s Palace… and the seven warriors led by Heero made their way to me.』
"Seven warriors… Ah…… the 'Seven Heroes' of humankind."
『That’s right! But normally, when reaching such juncture, it should be a solitary duel, a confrontation between the Great Demon King and the mightiest hero, to determine the fate of the world, is it not? However, they… all seven of them… attacked me at once! Including your mother!』

He unleashed a torrent of complaints at me with such force that it completely ruined the atmosphere of the Great Demon King that I had thought had just been revived.

『And what’s more! Even after I thought I had reduced them to tatters, that Heero… he blabbered something like 'Gather all the power of humanity as one and grant me strength', and then all mankind sent their power to Heero, who struck me with a colossal sword forged from that combined power! How cowardly!』

Well… If you listen from the perspective of the heroes, it would certainly be an impressive and moving moment where the hearts of humanity unite as one.

However, from his point of view, it may indeed be a little unfair to confront the entire human race alone.

"B-but, as the leader of the Great Demon King’s army, you should have allies by your side…"
『…………』
"At that time, what about your subordinates ——"
『Do not ask any more. That is enough for today! Show me the city again tomorrow!』

As the atmosphere became awkward, the Great Demon King hastily diverted the conversation, abruptly bringing it to an end.
Looks like it was a sensitive topic.

"Yeah, I got it… geez, but I still have classes at the Academy tomorrow, so it’ll have to be after school."
『I do not mind. Besides, I am also interested in the Academy that trains human warriors. 』

For now, it seems that this situation poses no harm to me, and this person doesn’t appear to be capable of anything either.
Although, I’ve been possessed by something strange, I suppose I can tolerate it and go along with it for a little while.

『Hmm? Oi, Child. Those books displayed prominently at the bookstore over there…… There are also some advertising posters…』

The Great Demon King calls out to me as I was about to head back to the mansion.
When I turn around, I see the Great Demon King looking at a bookstore where a small crowd has gathered.
Come to think of it, today is…

"Hmm? Ah. It's the release day for 'Destiny Grand Order'…"

It's the day when the sequel to that globally famous series of novels is being released. I’m not particularly interested, though…

『Wh, what, that? Does it have anything to do with 'Destiny Stay Night'?』
"Ah~… Is that the one from about twenty years ago? It has been serialized quite extensively since then…"
『What? Serialized, you say?』

At that moment, the Great Demon King’s face froze as if he had been struck by lightning.
No, ordinarily, it wouldn’t be strange for a high-level lightning spell to have no effect on the Great Demon King. Yet, he opened his mouth with a truly shocked expression…

『…… Oi, purchase it.』

And then, he leaned in closer to me, and spoke with bloodshot eyes.

"No way, why would the Great Demon King be interested in human books…"
『Race has nothing to do with culture! I read them when I was alive… I may despise humans, but I enjoy those stories.』
"You!? Are you really the Great Demon King?"
『Indeed! Now, Child… present them to me!』
"Huh!? Why me!? Besides, even if I buy them, you won’t be able to read them! You can’t touch books, after all."
『If you turn the pages, it shall suffice! Cease your nastiness!』
"N-nasty…"

At first, I was irritated when he acted all high and mighty, but now he just seems incredibly pitiful... Well, if it’s just one book…

"Ah~, fine, whatever. I'll buy it for you."
『'Tis for a noble cause!』

He seems so delighted about it…
For now, I’ll keep an eye on him for a while.

『Ah… But can you actually buy it? The early volumes of that book had some rather explicit content and were supposed to have an age restriction…』
"Eh? Is that so? No…… I think they’ve been revised to be suitable for all ages."
『If there are restrictions, I have a good idea. Buy two educational reference books and place the novel in between them…』
"Why do you also use the same sandwich strategy I always use when buying ero-books!?"

……L-let’s wait and see a little longer… Just a little longer……

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