Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 127

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

Chapter 127   Behind the scenes

“Alright! That’s it! Go for it, Ars!! So cool!!”

“…Honestly, you’re quite demanding, Your Highness.”

“Shut up! This happened because you kept me away from my dear Ars! You’re my father’s subordinate, so get to work!”

“Good grief.”

Inside the crown princess’s private chamber within the Demon King’s Castle, Hades was intensely focused on the crystal ball displaying the fierce battle between the heroes and the demons. Watching Ars dominate the battlefield, Hades blushed and cheered like a giddy fan.

It was less like a maiden in love and more akin to a modern Japanese otaku excitedly rooting for their favorite character.

Of course, the crystal ball, a highly advanced magical artifact, was procured by the Black Knight Jokyu from who knows where. Even the Demon King himself didn’t possess such an artifact, and Hades had often wondered just what kind of man Jokyu was to produce such rare items.

However, Hades preferred to spend her time cheering for his favorite hero rather than questioning Jokyu.

Though Ars had been drained from using his golden light to wipe out 150,000 enemies in an instant, the subsequent efforts of the humans, and the stellar performance of his comrades, allowed him to gradually recover his strength, stamina, and magical power. Now, Ars, along with his comrades, continued to defeat enemies of all kinds, from high-ranking demons to lowly goblins, relentlessly.

The Sword Saint Ein carved a path for the hero Ars with his blade, covering his blind spots. The Saintess Isha protected humanity with barrier magic and provided continuous healing. The Super Warrior Gaius defended the exhausted Ars from the waves of enemies. Now, fully recovered, he exhibited remarkable feats, even defeating high-ranking demons in one-on-one battles using his ultimate technique, the Super Devil Bat Assault.

Mermel… well, to put it simply, with her incredible intuition, she found the safest spots and supported from the shadows with her “Fire!” spells. Occasionally, she would boost morale with a lively “FHOoooooo!”

For some reason, those who heard Mermel’s “FHOoooooo!” up close felt a surge of courage, their skills sharpened, their stamina seemed inexhaustible, and they often miraculously dodged fatal attacks. Only an elite angel like Mermel would understand why this phenomenon occurred.

After cheering for a while, Hades, who had been passionately expressing her love for the hero Ars, finally managed to calm herself down and spoke with a composed face.

“Hey, you evil old man.”

“……”

The Black Knight, seeing her expression, seemed to understand something but remained silent, urging her to continue.

“There’s no point in hiding it anymore. With your hand revealed this much, it’s obvious… Don’t underestimate Hades.”

“Hmm… So you noticed after all.”

“Of course. What kind of demon speaks casually to the strongest Demon King in the Demon Realm? You’re way too cocky, old man.”

Hades had seen through the Black Knight’s disguise and realized that he was actually Ars’ father, Kakyu. As he removed his helmet, his true face was revealed, just as she had expected.

However, Hades wasn’t particularly surprised. She just smirked, feeling triumphant. The Black Knight, or rather, Kakyu, responded with a chuckle, smiling as if to say, “Well done.”

It seemed this was all part of his plan.

“Your son is amazing. He’s so cool. I’ve fallen for him. I’m totally obsessed with Ars; I can’t think of anything else. But at the same time, I wonder… why did you involve the whole world just to give Ars this trial?”

This question, even though it didn’t directly accuse Kakyu and the Demon King of staging the whole scenario, hit close to the mark. Kakyu deepened his smile and replied confidently.

“The answer is obvious. The Demon King and I want to see the greatest happy-ending miracle that you lovebirds will create for the future world.”

“W-What…!? S-Say that again!”

“Hahaha! I’ll say it as many times as you want! You lovey-dovey couple!”

“Hehe, heheh… Is that so?”

Overwhelmed with happiness, Hades started imagining a future with Ars, her face contorting into a sloppy grin and her speech becoming incoherent. Her eyes had already lost focus.

Even the lower demons were taken aback by her drastic change, but they decided to overlook it, understanding that her thoughts were deeply occupied with Ars.

After this brief revelation, Kakyu cleared his throat, changing the atmosphere and giving a serious warning.

“It’s too early to let your guard down. No matter the outcome, it’s up to you to seize your future.”

He addressed Hades’ heart, despite her elation.

No matter how much the Demon King and the lower demons clean up the Demon Realm or shape the world, the final decision on the outcome lies with the people involved.

The lives lost in this battle and the accompanying responsibilities are all part of this world’s reality, unavoidable truths. The Demon King, at the pinnacle of the Demon Realm, intends to take responsibility for the many lives lost, even though the invading demons were those who defied his policies.

Kakyu, aware of this, did not convey the whole truth but understood that this was no light-hearted farce.

“…I understand.”

“Good. Then that’s fine.”

Kakyu himself had a resolution he had made.

The very reason for the existence of the hero Ars was to eliminate himself, an anomaly from another world.

So, in the end, perhaps──.

“Well, the same goes for me,” he muttered.

It wasn’t only the younger generation that needed to seize their future. Kakyu, who was striving to raise his son to be the strongest hero, also faced his own trials.

However, even with this knowledge, he wore a ferocious smile, as if to say that such challenges were merely minor issues.