Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 72
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Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~
Chapter 72 My son turned thirteen years old.
Why is it that enjoyable moments always seem to pass by so quickly?
Thinking of leading a slow life after being transported to another world, I ended up rescuing a surviving infant in a village where I had made friends. Then, just when I thought I had taken in that child, I met a dark elf woman who would become my beloved wife, and three years later, I also gained reliable subordinates.
In the midst of all this, the infant gradually grew up, making friends and companions as he aged from five to ten years old. And finally, just the other day, Ars turned thirteen.
“It’s quite nostalgic… to think that little Ars has grown up so much, and he’ll be an adult in just one more year…”
“Yes, indeed, husband.”
Even now, as he desperately swings his sword in the yard, my son has grown into a sturdy young man, still retaining some of his childhood innocence but incomparable in strength to what he was before. In Japan, he would already be a first-year junior high school student. In this world, in just one more year, he will officially leave the protection of his parents and become a semi-adult.
His remarkable growth has not only affected his physical appearance but also his mental state. Not long ago, he would respond to his lover, who openly displayed affection in front of him, with innocent childish reactions. But now…
“Hey Ars, looks like you’ve worked up a sweat. Here, I brought a towel for you.”
“Oh, thanks Hades. You always come through for me.”
“Ah, um… W-wait a second… It’s embarrassing if someone sees, you know…”
With a gentle pat on Hades’s head, who diligently takes care of him between swordsmanship practices, Ars has grown into a handsome young man who easily launches a direct attack on his already smitten lover.
Truly, a classic boy-meets-girl scenario.
It’s a heartwarming moment to watch.
“Hehe. When I found out Hades was a demon, I was worried about how things would turn out, but it’s nice to see them getting along. Still, I can’t help but feel a bit sad seeing Ars, who never left our side until now, growing up and becoming more independent…”
Yeah, I understand, Elsa Mama.
But this is just the natural order of things.
It’s the role of parents to watch over their children as they gradually become independent.
Somehow, Hades has also grown a bit over the years. What used to look like a twelve or thirteen-year-old now looks more like fifteen.
Well, anyway…
Three years ago, she reassured herself by confirming the future her who temporarily awakened as a demon lord, or something like that.
But it seems like she’s quite frustrated that her bust size still hasn’t reached the ample size she was hoping for.
You know…
She’s definitely getting closer to adulthood, but Hades-chan, your chest just doesn’t seem to grow at all.
I wonder why?
Sure, her future form had a booming bust, but…
Even low-level demons can’t figure this out.
It’s the mystery of life, or rather, the mystery of the demon lord lineage.
“But still, it’s been thirteen years since I met my husband. It feels like just a moment for a long-lived species like me, but…”
“Hmm? What is it?”
I tilt my head slightly at Elsa Mama’s hesitant words and use my Devil Eyes to see into her thoughts.
This emotion… hmm, is it “curiosity”?
Yeah, curiosity or wonder, that kind of vibe.
So what’s so curious, Elsa Mama?
“Well, how should I put it… My husband doesn’t seem to have aged at all for a human, and it’s been bothering me a little. I always thought humans aged rapidly.”
Ohhh!!
You’re right!
I definitely haven’t aged at all!
Oh no, I completely forgot about that!
What should I do, should I start acting like an old man now!?
No, that’s no good. If I suddenly change my appearance like that, it’ll raise suspicions for different reasons.
Maybe I should just reveal that I’m a new species from another world, a demon?
Well, everyone around me would probably still accept me even then, but hmm…
That’s right.
If I get caught, I’ll deal with it when the time comes.
Whether I reveal my true identity now or get exposed later by someone noticing, the outcome will be the same.
So there’s no need to come up with any special measures. I’ll just casually brush it off if it happens.
Come to think of it, it’s not really a big deal.
“Yeah, well, I do try to look young. That’s just how it is.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, it is.”
“…”
Th-th-that’s right.
There’s no doubt I try to look youthful, so please stop with that piercing gaze, Elsa-san.
Your sudden tsundere attack after such a long time is making my heart race a bit!
Well, anyway.
As we continue to accumulate various adventures, my son grows robustly, and during this period leading up to adulthood, he spends time with his friends, Ein-kun and the Saintess-chan, along with our family.
Even though he’s come of age, it doesn’t mean we’ll stop recording Ars’s grand adventures and growth as usual, but anyway, it’s deeply moving!
Yeah!
And just when I was trying to neatly organize my thoughts like that, it suddenly happened.
“Fiiireeeee!”
“Whoaahh! What, what’s happening!?”
Suddenly, an enormous blaze with incredible power soared into the sky near the Magic Castle, shaking the entire castle with its aftermath.
What, what’s going on!?
In the blink of an eye, things have gone haywire while I wasn’t paying attention!
Wait, is that… a giant bonfire out there?
Yeah, that’s it.
For some reason, it seems like a festival has started right in front of the castle.
And that little mischief-maker, using the dragon vein energy like pouring gasoline, is… could it be…!?
“The scent of achievement is strong! Surely, this is the beginning of my story, such a feeling! The grand celebration of Mermel’s victory has begun, isn’t that right? FHOoooo!”
“Cut it out, you idiot!!”
FHOoooo!
Cut it out!
Wait, seriously?
I thought as much, but it’s really that troublemaker who caused a huge commotion two years ago and then bolted away at bullet speed!
What on earth are you doing in our yard!?
The fact that she hasn’t learned anything from her past failure in controlling the dragon vein is terrifying!
The mentality of not fearing one’s own demise with just a small mistake, is truly frightening!
Prepare yourself, mischief-maker, because I’m going to restrain you for now!
“What are you doing! Stop it! A weird human is trying to catch us! Let go of me right now! I’m not a bad Mermel!”
What do you mean by “bad Mermel”?
Are there good and bad ones among the Mermels?
What kind of species are you?
More importantly, can we tolerate having such a dangerous Mermel around?
The world is going to ashes, for heaven’s sake.
“No, you’re the bad Mermel. Didn’t your parents teach you not to start campfires in someone else’s castle? Reflect on your actions.”
“Ugh!? I-I just wanted to liven things up, I swear! Please believe me!”
I give a stern Iron Claw to the cheeky Mermel, urging her to reflect, as she still insist on her innocence.
Honestly, what kind of education leads to the creation of such a little troublemaker?
The scariest part is that despite her claims, she doesn’t seem to have any malicious intent.
“What’s going on, Dad?! I feel an immense magical power…!”
“What’s up, old man?! I heard a huge noise just now!”
“Master!”
“Husband!”
As I contemplate this while doling out punishment to the little troublemaker, the members of the castle who followed my lead begin to arrive one after another.
Now, how do I explain this situation?