Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 73
Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~
Chapter 73 Brave Engine
Suddenly, a vicious Chibisuke attacked the base in the southern continent, and it took a few minutes for everyone to gather around and restrain her.
We shrugged our shoulders, somewhat exasperated, as we looked at this dangerous little girl.
It turns out, Chibisuke had been expelled from her homeland for causing various troubles. Therefore, as a way of making amends, she had been traveling, accumulating good deeds to be accepted back into her homeland.
Even with Devil Eyes, there was no sign of her lying, so it was probably the truth.
However, I had one thing to say to the homeland that had expelled her: “Don’t release such a dangerous person haphazardly into the outside world.”
I understand, but!
This ageless little troublemaker knows too little about common sense, so I can understand the feeling of wanting her to see the world a bit, right?
But, I feel like the folks back home could have handled it better!
At the very least, they should have told her not to casually use ley lines.
Thinking that, when I glared at her, Chibisuke, who had been silent, seemed on the verge of tears.
Oops, this isn’t good.
I might have scolded her a bit too much.
“I-I want you to stop… Please don’t tease Mermel… I’m sorry for using the ley lines at your house, okay? I’ll be more careful from now on. I won’t do it again. sniff”
“Ah, okay, okay. I won’t tease you, so stop crying. Sorry for scolding you so harshly.”
Seeing that she seemed genuinely remorseful, perhaps because I had properly taught her about the dangers of ley lines, I released her from the Iron Claw and gently patted her head.
Honestly, just the fact that she’s a little girl who can manipulate ley lines, something usually only handled by angels or gods, is troublesome enough, but to think she’s on a journey to accumulate merits…
While she seemed repentant, I had a bad feeling about releasing her back into the wild like this. Maybe I should think of a plan for a while.
“I’m sorry, Mermel-chan. But, even though it may seem harsh, I think Dad is saying that because he cares about you. You have to really reflect on your actions, okay? Here, there, there…”
Instead of me who might have scolded her a bit too harshly, Ars gently patted little troublemaker’s head as she continued to sob.
Oh, he truly is my son.
That sulky little girl easily regained her smile.
Truly shining as a handsome young man.
Ars gentle aura seems effective even in times like this.
“Ooh…! If someone with such a strong, gentle, and sacred aura like you says so, then I won’t dwell on this anymore. I’m a woman who doesn’t get caught up in the past.”
“W-Well, I’m not so sure about that, Chibi…”
Like Hades, I can’t help but wish she’d be a bit more haunted by past mistakes, but since she seems to be genuinely reflecting while regaining her composure, I’ll keep quiet about it.
But, Hades’s question is valid.
Undoubtedly so, I think.
That said, what Chibisuke just said can’t be ignored.
What, exactly?
What does she mean by a strong, gentle, sacred aura?
What is she seeing?
As a low-ranking demon, that’s what concerns me the most.
“So, what’s this sacred aura you’re talking about? Why does my son possess such a thing? Can’t you tell us what you’re seeing?”
Waiting for the right moment when she’s enjoying Ars’s affectionate gestures, I ask the most crucial question right now.
It might just be a bluff from Chibisuke, but after surviving for years in the devil’s environment of lies and deceit, my intuition whispers that she’s serious about this.
Something seems fishy.
Then, Chibisuke, upon hearing my question, tilts her head with a puzzled expression.
Hey, don’t give me that look like “Don’t you know?” It’s not just me who doesn’t know about this, but probably everyone here.
It’s not like low-ranking demons are ignorant, so don’t get it twisted.
“Um… Well… Let me explain in a way that you can understand. The power of the sacred, it’s the power of the eyes. In other words, it’s about the Brave Engine. …From what I can see, this kid’s Brave Engine isn’t stable yet.”
“Hmm, hmm,” Chibisuke observed Ars as if searching for something, occasionally hopping around.
Though I wondered what exactly could be understood from that, I decided to listen to the end.
“In other words, still lacks the trigger. The Brave Engine is the power of wishes, you know? You need to wish stronger, much stronger. Then the power of the eyes will stabilize.”
Chibisuke explained while pressing folded fingers against her eyes and peering at Ars as if using binoculars.
But upon hearing that, I became even more confused.
What’s this about the power of wishes?
The Brave Engine?
What on earth are you talking about?
What do you know…?
However, just as I was about to ask, Chibisuke seemed to snap back to reality, looking around in a fluster.
This person is quite busy…
“Ah, darn it! I got carried away by this weird person’s words and blurted out things I shouldn’t have! This was classified information, you know? So, forget what I just said!”
Jeez, what a rude person.
This time, I definitely didn’t use any devilish whispers or such techniques. You just started blabbering on your own when I asked normally, didn’t you?
But leaving that aside, I became convinced that what you’re saying is dead serious, judging from the situation.
Especially since you’re talking about the power of the eyes, something only we should know about, there’s a high possibility you’re hiding something important.
Ars and the others seemed to share the same sentiment, intending to press Chibisuke further for details at that moment.
Perhaps sensing their own jeopardy, Chibisuke shrank back, entering a posture of escape.
“But, well, there’s no point in saying anything more now. Useless, useless, it’s all useless. However, since the manifestation of the Brave Engine is significant, I’ll occasionally come to check on you. Keep up the good work, okay? Bye-bye now! Don’t follow me!”
With a gradual retreat, maintaining the posture of escape, Chibisuke abruptly bolted away at the speed of a bullet, or rather, like a fleeing rabbit.
Hmm. That resolute attitude of fleeing without a second thought afterward.
She’s quite adept at running away, in a sense.
“Hey, old man! That little runt ran off! Shouldn’t we go after her?”
“Th-that’s some impressive speed, Father. Who on earth was that child?”
Well, I think it’s fine not to pursue her.
After all, she did say she’d occasionally come to check on us for achievements.
It seems waiting might yield better-quality information than trying to capture her forcibly.
“Isn’t it fine? What was it again, that Brave Engine thing? She seem to come to check on our achievements, so just leave it be. She’ll probably come again eventually.”
Everyone seemed to agree with my words, nodding along, and an atmosphere of “well, if that’s the case, then it’s fine” settled in.
Now then.
With that matter settled, but before that…
There’s a slight concern.
If what Chibisuke is saying is true, then awakening Ars’s Golden Eyes requires more than just ordinary training; it seems to require a different approach altogether.
I don’t know what this power of wishes is, but if the power Ars displayed three years ago during the Three Demon Generals battle was indeed fueled by a strong wish to protect his comrades, then it all makes sense.
However, if that’s the case, clinging only to familiar lands like our base or the Holy Kingdom won’t solve the problem.
Therefore…
“All right, Ars. You’re about to reach adulthood soon, so it might be a good time to start your journey. After a while, accompany Gaius and embark on a journey through various countries. Depart from me, see the world with your own strength. What do you think? Are you up for it?”
…And so, I asked Ars this question.