20demayo Chapter 151
Chapter 151
Let’s Go To Demon Castle! (Part 2)
We rode in Dad’s car to Demon Castle. Apparently, Dad can recreate anything from his memories, except living things... What a cheat ability.
But there seem to be limitations, like he has to have touched it, and for machines and weapons, he needs to understand the structure to some extent, or he can create them but not use them. Dad used to work at a company that dealt with car parts, so it’s a breeze for him... Still, the car he created wasn’t a luxury car, but a very common one that we used at home. That’s so like Dad, I thought. Well, I get that it’s better to use something you’re familiar with!@@@@
“You could just fly there, Ash.”
“Now, now, don’t say that. It’s been a while since I’ve ridden in Eugene’s ‘car,’ so let me enjoy it too.”
The two in the front were bantering like this. They really do get along! By the way, I’m sitting in the back seat behind Dad! In a safe and secure child seat!! Ugh...!
“Meg-sama, look, you can see them. The demons who have come to welcome you.”
As I was groaning to myself, Kron-san, who had become much more casual with me over the years, told me this with her usual awkward smile. I followed where she was pointing with my eyes and... I unintentionally let out a “whoa.”
“She’s here! Meg-sama!!”
“Let us see your face!”
“What a strange vehicle... As expected of the Demon King’s friend, Eugene-sama!”
I could feel their incredible enthusiasm...! I glanced at Dad’s eyes in the rearview mirror and saw him furrowing his brow. It’s not that he hates it, though. He just doesn’t know how to react, right? Yeah, I get it... I feel like I’m making the same face right now.
“Eugene. Remember your promise.”
“...I got it!”
In response to the Demon King’s words, Dad reluctantly made the top part of the car disappear. Eh, you can do that!? This was just a normal car, but in an instant, it turned into a convertible! Thanks to that, we were completely exposed! And the cheers got even louder.
I couldn’t ignore their cheers, so I did my best to smile and kept waving.
“I’m tiwed...”
“You did great, Meg-sama.”
That’s right. I’m the next Demon King. It’s usually determined by ability, but I know this can’t be changed since I’ve inherited the Demon King’s blood. I unconsciously looked down, and suddenly felt a floating sensation. Before I knew it, the Demon King’s handsome face was right in front of me. Ahh!
“However, it’s also unchangeable that you decide your own life. No one is telling you to make up your mind right now, or to decide what to do.”
The Demon King walked slowly through the garden, carrying me, and when he reached an open area with a fancy table, he sat down on a chair and placed me on his lap.
“Even I hated becoming the Demon King, it was terrifying, and I ran away. That’s why I saw things I hadn’t seen before. I lost a lot, and what I gained was minuscule, but I still found something like an answer. Even though I’m so immature, the number of people supporting me has increased.”
Dad sat in the chair across from us, giving me a gentle look. When I looked up at the Demon King again, he had a slightly sad expression.
“Meg, you will live a long life from now on. ...And you’re still young. The people you’re close to now will leave before you. But don’t be too pessimistic.”
My chest twinged. That’s what I fear the most. My lifespan is incredibly long. Even Mara-san and the others, who have a similar lifespan, have lived much longer than me, so unless there’s an accident or illness, I’ll inevitably be left behind.
“You attract people. In your long life, you’ll form new bonds, and your circle will expand. Don’t worry, we’re not your only family. There must be a family waiting for you, one you haven’t met yet, one that hasn’t even been born.”
There will be partings, but there will also be new encounters, the Demon King seemed to say. I glanced at Dad and saw him with the same sad but gentle eyes as the Demon King.
“...But it’s still lonely and sad, no matter what.”
I understand, but it’s unknown and scary because I haven’t met them yet. As I was dejectedly dropping my shoulders, a large, warm hand patted my head.
“That’s right. It’s okay to feel that way now. It’s also lonely if no one grieves for you.”
Dad said this with a wry smile.
“Indeed, the current world is peaceful. Therefore, this is also a distant future. I don’t intend to tell you to prepare yourself now. It’s okay to take it slowly.”
The Demon King said this and gently sat me down on the chair next to him.
“For now, just purely enjoy my proud Demon Kingdom. Try talking to various people. That’s all you need to do.”
The Demon King’s smile as he said this was very refreshing and full of confidence.
I hope I can smile like that someday. Thinking this, I took a sip of the tea Kron-san had brought at just the right time and took a deep breath.