Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 136
Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~
Chapter 136 It all began
“Now, the bride and groom will exchange their vows with a kiss.”
The location was a former pioneer village on the Western Continent… Near the gravesite covered by the strongest barrier, where they rest. The grandest wedding in the world was being held in a magnificent cathedral that I, the low-calss demon Kakyu, had built, getting too carried away and making it even grander than the royal castle.
Aside from the parents of the bride and groom, gathered were the groom’s childhood friend and the bride’s close friend, the current pope of the Holy Kingdom… Isha-chan. And the strongest swordsman who protects her, the head of the imperial knights and the hero’s rival, Ein-kun. Not to forget, the hero’s mentor and my former subordinate, Gaius.
Also, royalty from the Magic Kingdom of Rulans, dignitaries from other nations, and countless people from around the world…
All had come to celebrate the marriage of the golden hero Ars, who saved the world, and the demon princess Hades, who would be the bridge between humans and demons. They came to witness the dawn of a new era in this world.
There was a little one, floating in the air and lying down, saying, “Cake eaten while watching others’ happiness is the best~,” and filling up her belly. But that’s fine.
There was more than enough food for one or two gluttonous kids to eat their fill. It’s no big deal.
Moreover, today was a special day. If she end up rubbing her stomach saying, “Maybe I overdid it?” and then reach for the next cake thinking, “Maybe I can still eat more,” it would be forgiven.
Somehow or another, this little one was also a crucial member who supported Ars and the others on their journey. They deserve the right to happily devour cake here.
By the way, this magnificent cathedral, solemnly prepared solely for the world’s happiest couple’s wedding, is named Promise Fulfill. Its meaning is a fulfilled promise, albeit in a slightly altered form of Earth’s dimensional language, the largest church in the world.
But probably, no one here understands its meaning in this world. It’s based on Earth’s words, so that’s only natural.
…Huh?
Why “fulfilled promise”?
Isn’t it obvious?
At that time, in that place, in this village that could be called the beginning of everything, I finally fulfilled the promise I made with the villagers.
I said it long ago.
I said I’d make Ars the strongest man who would save this world, gentle and handsome in the future.
…Well.
And on top of that, I selfishly promised that unless Ars became the happiest man in the world, I wouldn’t be able to face the villagers.
That promise has now been fulfilled here.
Oh, right. While reminiscing like this, the kiss scene of the bride and groom has finally arrived.
I need to engrave it firmly in my memory and make sure to record it.
“Hades, let’s do this.”
“A-Ars… I-I’m still not mentally prepared… Mm…”
Huff huff!
Waaah!
FHOOOO!
Five years since the final battle with the Demon King. At the age of nineteen, Ars, the strongest handsome man, kissed Hades, who had blossomed into a stunning beauty with voluptuous curves. Hades melted at the touch, and as Ars wrapped his arms around her shoulders, she trembled slightly, tears of overwhelming happiness streaming down her face.
Her thoughts now were completely filled with Ars’s kiss, radiating an indescribable happiness.
“You know… Old man, I’m really glad. Your daughter looks so incredibly happy.”
“G-gooo… Hades… Hades! Be happy… be happy, I say… Oooon!”
Well, he’s crying way too much… Aren’t those tears a bit too much?
I’m concealing the old man with soundproof and lightproof barriers, but if his overly spirited crying in mascot form gets out, he’ll lose all dignity.
He should really watch himself a bit.
By the way, here with us are me, Elsa, and the Demon King old man and his wife, Hilda, watching from the shadows. Of course, if our presence here as demons were revealed, it would cause a big uproar, so we’re here incognito, quietly observing aside from Ars and Hades.
Thanks to the efforts of the current Pope Isha, demon-human integration has made significant strides. The teleportation gate I constructed in the Southern Continent still operates, allowing free passage between the two worlds.
Initially, humanity feared the teleportation gate directly connecting to the Demon Realm.
However, there were no hostile actions from the Demon side, remaining calm even after a month, even after a year. The Knights of the Magic Kingdom of Rulans ventured into the Demon Realm for investigation, and members of the Holy Kingdom, led by Princess Isha at the time, also visited, yet no aggressive stance was observed.
Thus, humanity finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to understand.
The Demon King’s declaration on his deathbed had been true.
Thus, five years later, interactions with the demon tribes gradually progressed, with even some lesser demons becoming adventurers.
Truly, the dawn of a new era.
It was all born from the miracle caused by the hero Ars, marking the beginning of everything.
“Hey, are you watching? Old soldier, the lady from the tool shop, everyone from the village. That Ars guy, he’s become quite something…”
As I murmured these words,
Something warm gently touched my back.
…I see.
Will everyone accept this outcome?
Understood.
Then, shall I perform my final duty as well?
The true reason for Ars’s birth.
To settle that score.
“Darling?”
“Don’t worry, Elsa. I’ll always be by your side.”
That’s right, I’m Elsa’s husband.
Even if she looks at me with worried eyes, I’m not going anywhere.
I just wanted, just a little bit, to have a father-son quarrel.
It’s just to see how much stronger, bigger, kinder, and more reliable my son has become in these five years.
After all, it seems like the will of the world wants to find a way to eliminate me, a foreign entity from another realm.
In short, proving that it’s possible, right?
That’s an easy thing to do.
There’s nothing to worry about.
“Now then. Before this final task, shall we go meet the Magic God of the Heavenly Realm? Naturally, Elsa will come too, right?”
“Of course. I would never leave your side. Even if the world were to end.”
Ah, I see.
That’s what I want to hear.
In that case, I’ll live up to your expectations.
Wait for me, Ars.
At the very end, I’ll send you a “challenge” from your father.