Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 109

Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~

Chapter 109   Invitation to heaven

During the journey to undergo the trial of the hero, they made a detour to their childhood home, which they visited for the first time in a long time.

In other words, it was the magic castle I built. There, Ars welcomed childhood friends like the saintess Isha-chan and the sword saint Ein-kun for the first time. After introducing his family and the pet fire dragon Ballus, Ars departed for the holy land once again.

It doesn’t seem like they’re in a hurry, but it also doesn’t seem like they can just leave it alone.

Well, it’s the official ceremony to recognize Ars as the hero, after all.

It wouldn’t be good to leave that hanging.

However, I already know that Ars is the hero. Besides his actions up until now as my son, I received various spoilers in the form of “The child you picked up is…” from the Archangel Preanis.

My reaction when I found out was like, “Huh, so what?” but I understand that it’s an important matter globally.

So, I didn’t say anything about taking it slow, and I waved goodbye, welcoming my sons’ departure.

So there haven’t been any problems, but there’s just one thing that’s really bothering me.

“Geez, that Archangel really makes outrageous requests. Even though I’m from another world, would you normally invite demons to heaven?”

Moreover, my wife, Elsa, was even told to come along, and I couldn’t refuse.

Elsa Mama probably never imagined she’d be invited to heaven while she’s alive. She’s been emotional since earlier, holding my hand and saying, “D-Dear! W-What should I…!” in a rare panic, occasionally clinging to me tightly in confusion.

It’s cute in its own way, so in a sense, it’s a perk for me. But still, I can’t help but think it’s strange to invite demons to heaven.

Normally, from a human perspective, invitations to heaven or the descent of angels are all like fairy tales only spoken of in legends and myths, so Elsa Mama’s reaction would be correct.

Well, normally…

“Hmm hmm hmm~, that’s right~, I never thought I’d be called to heaven. Maybe my achievements have finally been recognized, and I’ve started climbing the elite ladder as the next Archangel. Is this also the result of my daily efforts? If I become the Archangel~, um~, I can eat lots of marshmallows…”

And so, if Chibisuke, who’s calculating her future plans while being caught up in her own thoughts, is nearby, the sanctity of being invited to heaven diminishes. Especially with the notion of wanting to become an Archangel just to eat marshmallows, it’s a rather vulgar idea even for low rank demons.

In her mind, it’s probably full of sweets that go well with campfires. She’s drooling, too.

“Hehehe. Dear, confident Mermel is also cute, isn’t she? Truly befitting of an angel, wouldn’t you say? I’m starting to calm down more and more.”

“Is that so? Well, whether it’s cute or not, when I see Chibisuke, the tension seems foolish.”

By the way, currently, considering that Elsa Mama, who is a typical human, would find dimensional travel difficult, we’re enjoying our journey in a special carriage made for heaven with the four of us.

Of course, the coachman is the Archangel Preanis. She’s driving us to heaven using a splendid Pegasus.

Truly fitting for the road to heaven, the scenery around us is nothing but divine sights.

This is a characteristic of otherworldly spaces, where the closer you get, the more similar they become to the original world that they’re composed of.

For example, if it’s a road leading to the demon world, it’ll become a path suitable for that atmosphere, and it’s common to encounter monsters along the way. Naturally, worlds like the underworld and heaven are the same.

Perhaps because of this, it seems that on the journey, you often come across mythical beasts, divine beasts, fairies, and spirits that are said to bring happiness to humans.

Every time Elsa Mama sees them, she’s impressed, and at the same time, Chibisuke finds acquaintances and waves her hands.

Also, whenever they see me, those creatures immediately frown or pale and run away. Can’t something be done about that?

I mean, I get it, even if I’m from another world, I’m a demon just like the demon race, or even worse, right? A demon with overwhelming power, it makes sense for them to react that way, right?

But come on, we’re the ones being invited, so can’t they try not to show it on their faces? Elsa Mama doesn’t even know I’m a demon, so she looks a bit puzzled as the mythical creatures leave.

Hey, hey, what’s up with that, Archangel?

“I-I’m terribly sorry… I never imagined Madam wouldn’t understand your background…”

“Well, it’s okay. It’s not like I’m hiding it or anything.”

Even if Elsa Mama, who accepts Hades, the Crown Princess of the Demon World, finds out now, there’s not a single element that would cause trouble.

The only one who shouldn’t be discovered as coming from another world is Ars.

He probably vaguely suspects that I’m not his real parent, but that’s a delicate issue. I think it’s something he should hear from me directly someday, or he should come to me to ask about it.

This is not a matter for others to meddle in.

“Um, it seems like the residents of heaven are avoiding husband, don’t you think?”

“Well, yeah… That’s probably how it is…”

Well, of course.

“Could you please explain what’s going on? If this continues, there might be a secret you can’t tell even to your wife, and I might end up strangling Husband… The Archangel there seemed to be quite close to you… You’re not cheating, are you? Would you rather die here and now?”

“Scary!?”

Wait, wait a minute, Elsa Mama!

Your eyes look dead!?

They’re like the eyes of an assassin who’s about to kill someone!?

Ahhhh!?

Don’t grab my thigh, it hurts!

And don’t pull out a dagger from under your skirt!?

It’s hitting my neck!

If you keep going like this, I’ll really die like a low rank demon!

“I’ll tell you! Please calm down, Elsa-san! I absolutely! Absolutely am not cheating!”

“…Is that true?”

“It is absolutely true! If you want, I can have the person in question tell you themselves!”

Come on, Archangel, it’s your fault! Say something to reassure her!

“Oh my, oh my…”

“It’s quite a scene, isn’t it?”

“Oh no no no!”

Don’t act like you’re the Archangel! Chibisuke, too, mimicking the Archangel, tilting her head with her hand on her cheek!

Take this more seriously! We’re in a serious mess here!

“…………”

“It’s not true! It’s really not true! The one I love is only Elsa Mama! Since I transferred to this world, no, even in my original world! Before and after, the only one I love is Elsa Mama, okay?”

“…Alright, I’ll believe those words.”

That was close!

It was just about to pierce the artery with the tip of the dagger!

Safe!

Barely made it!

Maybe the term ‘original world’ just now made you speculate various things, but if Elsa Mama is convinced, then it’s all good!

“However, as punishment for worrying me, let’s have husband love me ten times more than usual tonight. Is that acceptable?”

“Y-yes. I’ll do my best…”

It seems tonight has been decided to be a sleepless night. Nevertheless, if this is enough to satisfy Elsa, then as someone who has been hiding my true identity, I don’t feel guilty, which is good.

Well, I’ll do my best.

“This is also part of youth, isn’t it?”

“No, Chibisuke, this is different from youth.”

“Is that so?”

“Probably.”

With Chibisuke, who doesn’t quite understand, and amidst conversations that aren’t quite clear, after a while, finally, the enormous gate, which marks the entrance to the celestial realm and the end of this path, came into view.