Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 4

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

Chapter 4   Rumors of holy knights on pilgrimage

Suddenly, there exists in this world what could be called anti-demonic religious states.

While it was unheard of on Earth, in this world where magic is unusually abundant, supernatural beings such as demons and angels easily step foot, deeply involving themselves in human society as quite familiar entities.

According to history, it seems that there was an invasion from demons, led by a demon lord, a thousand years ago on the western continent, to the extent that this parallel world has an inseparable relationship with it.

“Oh, so the holy knight squadron of that religious state regularly crosses the borders of neighboring countries to investigate demons?”

“That’s right, Kakyu. It seems like aggressive military action to neighboring countries, but because what they’re doing makes sense, it’s tacitly approved.”

That seems to be the case.

By the way, the one sharing this story now is in the royal capital of a country far from the religious state, where there is a pioneering village.

It’s been about a month since having a barbecue with a fire dragon in the pioneering village.

So, I’m thinking of bringing back some souvenirs to the village again and looking for something other than dragon meat.

While browsing for trendy souvenirs at the tool shop, I’m gathering information in a place like this.

Actually, even this kind of minor investigation is not to be underestimated.

Certainly, I possess knowledge and power that ordinary humans wouldn’t have access to, but that doesn’t mean I’m all-knowing or all-powerful. At best, I’m versatile and handy.

So, I investigate what I don’t know, and above all, the surrounding stories that reach the prosperous city are important topics for this city, providing valuable insights for me, who still doesn’t know much even after three years since drifting ashore.

“But aunty… oh, no, I mean, miss. I mean, demons, right? It’s not like they’re that easy to find, right? I mean, even if you go on a pilgrimage, I doubt there would be any clues.”

While uttering the word “aunty,” I express my thoughts while sweating cold sweat upon feeling the murderous intent that arrived instantly.

Demons would certainly be in trouble if they were found by their human enemies, not to mention their archenemies, the angels, so they must be operating in secrecy.

Of course, there might be times when they make big moves, but would they make such a slip-up as to be found by holy knights?

No, they probably wouldn’t, I think.

But the opinion of the “aunty,” or rather, the lady, seems to differ.

“Well, it’s not like they’re always found. If demons were everywhere, humans would have been wiped out a long time ago. But the holy knights aren’t stupid. Of course, they act with a purpose.”

…What?

What could this mean?

And upon asking for more details, I found out that the holy knights belonging to the religious state blessed by God seem to possess something akin to a super intuition suitable for combating demons.

However, it seems that only the big shots like saintesses with significant powers can sense slight influences, while even the lower-ranked holy knights dispatched for pilgrimages in places with considerable influence cannot make judgments unless it’s a place with a profound impact.

I see, I understood that while I had grasped that the distance between the heavenly realm and the human realm was close, this aspect was also influenced.

It’s unimaginable on Earth, you know, something like this.

Receiving special abilities through God’s blessing is a major skill worthy of saints who leave their names in history.

Yet, here in this world, even lowly holy knights can use such minor skills.

The difference in treatment is so vast, it’s almost tear-jerking.

“Wow, thanks for the enlightening conversation, miss. Well then, I’ll take my leave around here. I’ll come again.”

“Sure thing. Kakyu has been a regular here for a few years now, so this kind of thing is no trouble at all. If you come back, be sure to buy something.”

“Ah, of course.”

With that, I bid farewell to the female owner of the tool shop and left the store.

Although we’ve been acquainted for about two years, she remains a pleasant person as always.

“…But now’s not the time for that kind of talk. This seems to be getting more serious than I thought.”

With that thought in mind, I completely suppress any traces of my magical power leaking out naturally as a human, erasing any traces of my own magical presence from this royal capital.

…Yes, it’s to ensure that she doesn’t get involved with those holy knights in the future.

“Oh no, this is bad. Really bad. I heard that this year’s pilgrimage route includes the vicinity of the pioneering village. That’s where I’ve been selling the dragon meat I’ve heavily enchanted. Or rather, I’ve been too involved. This is bad.”

Even if I teleport right now, I might not make it in time for the pilgrimage.

There’s a high chance that holy knights have already arrived at the pioneering village.

If what the owner of the tool shop said is true, even the lower-ranking holy knights dispatched for the pilgrimage might pose a threat to the villagers.

That’s not good, that’s really bad.

“I am a demon, but I’m a bit of a devil with a skewed sense of common sense who originally holds memories of an Earthling. If it turns out that they’ve ended up in an irreversible situation because of me, it would leave a traumatic mark on my heart.

And I’m particularly vulnerable to such trauma. It feels like my stomach is about to cave in. Or rather, it might already be too late for my stomach.

“Enough! This is not the time to be mulling over things! Whatever it takes, let’s teleport now! And think about everything afterwards!”

Hastily darting to an inconspicuous spot, I endured the sensation of my stomach almost caving in due to stress and teleported to the pioneering village.