Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 121

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

Chapter 121   Gathering information through Mermel

A few weeks after Ars overcame the trials of the hero and returned to his companions, a clandestine meeting between a low-class demon and the Demon King was taking place in the demon world. Unaware of this, an elite angel—who looked great in sunglasses—was busy gathering information.

The reason for this was that in the distant southern continent, across the sea, demonic activity had already begun to intensify. A few keen individuals were aware that the tranquility of humanity was being threatened by the demons. This had implications for the heavenly realm’s vital source of energy, faith, which was just a pretext. In reality, the angel hoped that her deeds might be secretly rumored among the information being collected.

As an elite angel, she imagined that they were starting to attract attention in the lower world and becoming an object of faith, climbing the ranks towards becoming an archangel. Hence, she wanted to check their current standing.

Of course, as a guiding angel, she didn’t neglect backing up the hero, because she was an elite after all.

The discussion veered off course, but though knowledge of the demons’ scheming was limited to a select few, the tense atmosphere was gradually spreading, proving that no secret can be completely kept. This tension transformed into public anxiety, spreading rumors, including conspiracy theories, among the general populace.

Among these rumors were undeniable truths: demonic attacks on port towns in the southern continent, the machinations of the Four Heavenly Kings in the labyrinthine kingdom of Garard in the desert, and more.

These heroic tales were being widely spread by bards as part of Ars’ journey as a hero. The most definitive development was the proclamation of “the birth of a hero” by the Pope of the Calamiera Church. By this point, even the most oblivious would realize it.

The world was on the verge of another invasion by the mighty Demon King of the demon realm.

At the same time, these rumors were circulating:

First: A mysterious creature with wings, occasionally spotted flying at high speed through the sky.

Second: A mysterious little girl who would suddenly appear behind people in the city, boast about her gold medal, and claim to be an elite.

Third: A suspicious young girl who frequently burst into taverns and nearly got caught for dining and dashing, only to have her bill unexpectedly paid by either a tall, burly man in sunglasses with slicked-back hair or a refined-looking man with black hair and eyes.

There were also urban legends-like rumors circulating in various places. Despite the fact that the sightings occurred at different times and locations, the rumors were surprisingly interconnected, leading some specialized researchers to start suspecting that they might be agents of the Demon King.

Some even harbored the idea that if they could capture one of these rumored children, they might become a source of information on the scheming demons.

However, the more they investigated, the more they failed to understand the behavioral principles of their research subjects. Eventually, it seemed that some researchers even went mad. Subsequently, studying this rumored child became taboo among researchers.

Meanwhile, the little angel, having completed her information gathering, took a moment to relax with a slightly satisfied expression.

“…So, that’s the gist of it.”

“Hey, Kid. What’s with the ‘gist’ thing? I have no clue. And where the heck were you for the past few weeks?”

“Hardest doesn’t understand. This is about my promotion.”

“Huh?”Hades

In the private chamber of Princess Isha of the Calamiera Church, Mermel muttered to herself as she leaned on her elbow, alone in the twilight.

By the way, the other members were currently engaged in the formal departure ceremony with the Pope, except for Hades.

Given that this was a religious state, they couldn’t simply let a force like the hero run amok. As a matter of formality, they needed to clearly demonstrate to other nations that from now on, the Church and the Pope himself would be the supporters of the hero.

Hence, they gathered dignitaries from various countries to publicly bestow the royal decree as part of the hero’s debut. Hades absence from this occasion was likely due to her being from the demon world and lacking human support.

Because individuals like her tend to be underestimated and taken advantage of by aristocrats who are quick to criticize, even if they are part of the hero’s group, it was unanimously decided among her friends that she would be left to guard in the sanctuary of Saintess Isha’s chambers.

While only Ars and his group understood that she was a demon, individuals like Isha, who knew her personality well, reportedly refused to participate in the audience, stating firmly, “All they’re doing is provoking her, and all I see is a future where she runs wild.”

Of course, she herself seemed dissatisfied with this decision.

“Ugh! Why does everyone keep ignoring me?! Without me by Ars side, th-this Hades-sama won’t be able to hold it together… In the future, w-we’ll be together anyway… hehe, hehehe…”

“Hmm.”

“…What? What’s with the attitude?”

“You seem like you want to die, Kid.”

Later on, it was rumored that screams of a young girl were heard coming from Saintess Isha’s chambers, or something of that sort.

Poor Mermel.

It seems that matters of love are still too complicated for the little one, and she couldn’t quite read the room.

And after some trivial everyday moments and peaceful times, the fate of the world began to move once again.