I Achieved a Happy Ending in a World Where Erotic and Grotesque Things are Commonplace, but I Hadn't Thought About What Would Happen After That.

Chapter 29: I’m taking your daughter away!

“I never thought I’d see you like this again.”

“Hmph, did you really think I’d be taken out that easily?”

Hmm, to be honest, that was unexpected.

Kaguya and I headed to the monster’s lair, and there he was, the top-tier monster we had fought before, looking as formidable as ever.

Damn… He’s still such an ikemen.

He’s so handsome, it’s hard to believe he’s a father. He’s on par with Souta in terms of looks… Now that I think about it, it’s quite rare for the protagonist’s enemy, the final boss, to be this handsome, isn’t it?

Despite these thoughts, the warmth of Kaguya’s hand in mine kept me calm, even in this unexpected situation.

“Father.”

“How dare you show your face here, traitor.”

Traitor… Kaguya showed no sign of being affected by these words; instead, she smiled slightly as if she found it amusing.

“Oh, what a compliment. To hear that from you, the leader of the Ayakashi, means that I can confidently say I stand on the side of humans… the side of justice.”

“…………”

At Kaguya’s words, the monster glared at me with hatred.

As we spoke, I observed him, wondering if he was casting a spell or creating an illusion of some sort, but it seemed he was neither… He was undoubtedly real and present in this place.

“What’s going on here? I understand the situation, and I’m not panicking, but why is he still alive?”

I thought about it for a while but couldn’t come up with an answer.

Well, if I don’t understand it, it’s not a problem. All I need to do is defeat him again.

Besides, as I said before we came in, this is a good opportunity.

“Well, it’s good that I got to see you. It’s a matter of style, or rather, there’s something I have to do.”

“What?”

The Ayakashi widened his eyes, and I said to him:

“I’m taking your daughter with me. I swear I’ll make her happy.”

Anyone can make promises, but it’s important to keep them and not be satisfied with just saying them.

The monster was clearly taken aback, probably not expecting to hear something like this.

“Father, I will live with him. Although I was born a monster, I will find happiness within the human circle. And there’s no way I won’t be happy by his side.”

“……Hmph, irritating words.”

Apparently, the word “happiness” seemed to irritate the monster.

But of course, I was happy to hear her say that… Kaguya’s words completely erased any paternal feelings the monster had for her.

It seemed like he never had any to begin with, but now the last thread of connection was gone.

“I will kill you both and achieve complete resurrection—especially you, Kaguya. If I devour your flesh… Hmph, even though I’ll have to use your body, it won’t be too inconvenient.”

This is… I instantly thought these words through in my head.

Could it be that this guy… Is after Kaguya’s body? I thought it was strange that he hadn’t changed his appearance, but he doesn’t feel like he exists in this place… It’s as if he can only exist in this space.

“Do you not have a physical body? So, to go outside, you need to prepare another body… Not just any body will do, but one with a blood connection to you, like Kaguya, so your soul can fit in it?”

“Hmph, you’re quite perceptive. That’s right. That’s why I prepared and lured Kaguya here… I can die once, but to come back to life, I need a body.”

“So, Father, if we kill you now, it will be the end of you?”

“Damn it.”

Just as I had thought.

Even after being killed once, he didn’t disappear… Now that he has lost his physical body and only his soul remains, this is the only moment he can be defeated… What a well-crafted setting.

But now I’m wondering… If Souta and the others had defeated him with all their might, would he have resurrected afterward? Hmm, in the original, Kaguya dies, so how does that work? Maybe because Kaguya is alive, it feels like an afterthought.”

Anyway, there’s only one thing to do.

“Then I’ll cut you down here… and that will be the end of it.”

“Yes. I’ve said what I needed to say, and now it’s time to send you off.”

“Hmph! In this space, you think you can—?”

Before he could finish his sentence, I took out my sword and charged at him.

“Gah!?

“Let’s just end it here.”

My voice was calm.

To begin with, he talked too much, and revealing his weakness to me was a mistake.

Besides… I don’t need this kind of tense moment right before we finally…

“I haven’t slacked off on my training since I defeated you once—and now, my resolve to protect is even stronger than it was then. Your downfall was your attempt to lay a hand on Kaguya… Of course, it would be the same for anyone else, but this time, you picked the wrong opponent.”

“You… a mere human…”

“You lost to that mere human.”

So, please don’t stir things up anymore.

“Kaguya…!”

“Goodbye, Father. Please don’t come to see me even if you’re reincarnated.”

And finally, Kaguya completely obliterated him.

With his death, the space he had created was dispelled, and I checked for any remnants of his soul, but he was confirmed to be completely gone.

Finally… it was truly over.

“Father is completely dead now… It’s a strange feeling.”

“It’s okay, Kaguya.”

“Eh?”

“If you marry me, my parents will be like your parents, too.”

“Ah…”

Hearing this, Kaguya didn’t say anything and instead buried her face in my chest.

“At least, compared to that guy… Ugh, I don’t even want to compare. Anyway, it will be a more comfortable place withyou.”

“Yes… I think so, too.”

By the way… He was really tenacious.

This time, there wasn’t even a hint of a struggle, but if something had happened to Kaguya… I guess it was meaningful that I coincidentally came here.

“Shall we… go home?”

“Is there something else?”

“I want to have sex so badly… No one comes here, and I want to let out all the love for you that’s been swirling inside me.”

“Ah…”

Hey, you erotic woman!

My face heated up from her sudden invitation, and more than that, Kaguya was just too cute.

“You’ve only done it with me, right? Does that mean I’m your number one?”

“Well, that…

“Fufu, it’s fine. Now, I’ll create a barrier with magic—hey, future husband, are you not down for it?”

…Gooooooooh!

I let out an inexpressible roar in my mind, and after spending some time in the barrier Kaguya created, today, I invited her to my house for the first time.

My parents got along well with Kaguya, and there was endless conversation and a joyful atmosphere, with Inori joining in as well.

“……Phew, what a relief.”

I drank ice-cold barley tea and watched the scene contentedly… Indeed, this is what happiness is all about.