Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V2 Chapter 69

Chapter 69: “There Must Be a Reason” ①

In one of the Minazuki family’s guest rooms, Natsuki was sitting across from Mammon and Ren. 

“Even though we’ve had interventions from Samael-san, Yuto, the Goddess of Love, God, and others, let’s talk it over again.”

“I’m prepared to accept any demand from your side. I might be a greedy demon, but I’m also one who faces his own weaknesses. Mammon mammon.”

“…”

Samael graciously accepted defeat and seemed ready to comply with Natsuki’s demands. Ren was silent, possibly having something to say, but Natsuki decided to move the conversation forward and addressed Mammon directly.

“Mammon, whether you pick a fight with Satan-san, try to put Samael-san at the top, or end your sentences with ‘mammon mammon,’ I don’t care. But Koume-chan is irreplaceable to me, someone very dear. Don’t you dare lay a finger on her again. Next time, I won’t hesitate to kill you.”

“I understand. I promise not to harm Koume Lucifer, no, Natsuki Yura’s family. I’m truly grateful that you spared Ren and me.”

After directly facing Natsuki’s intense glare, Mammon deeply bowed his head. 

Ren bowed his head as well.

“If you promise, that’s enough for me. I don’t want to be involved in pointless battles or killing. More than anything, I don’t want to get involved in anything meaningless. I understand you had your reasons, but I don’t.”

“I understand.”

“If you get it, then that’s fine. I don’t want to keep nagging. But, just one thing. Apologize to Koume-chan, okay?”

“Yeah. In my eagerness to battle Satan, taking Koume as a hostage was not gentlemanly of me. I will apologize to Koume. Mammon, mammon.”

“…I also want to apologize to that angel. He’s still alive, right?”

Ren, who opened up, was probably concerned about Alphonse.

“Alphonse-san is fine. Honestly, if you had killed him, even if God brought him back, I…no, let’s stop there. Sorry. I’ve already complained, I don’t want to blame any further.”

“Yeah. Sorry.”

Thinking of the what-ifs, they couldn’t help but blame each other unintentionally.

As someone who had fought alone in another world without allies or friends, Natsuki deeply understands the importance of family and comrades. If anything had happened to Alphonse or Koume, he wouldn’t have been able to stay sane.

“So, what are you guys planning to do from here?”

“Mammon-wise, there might be a penalty, but that’s to be expected. Demons often have a temper, so while there might not be big wars, small skirmishes are common. What I tried to do was significant, but in the end, it didn’t turn into anything major. Natsuki Yura might not be satisfied, but since Satan tends to be evasive, my treatment probably won’t be too severe. Mammon mammon.”

“…I don’t know what I’m supposed to do anymore?”

Mammon decided to leave his fate in the hands of Satan, the Devil. Since Koume was targeted, there might be consequences. Lucifer and the others might complain even more than Natsuki did. 

However, Natsuki wasn’t sure what to do about Ren.

Ren had apologized, and Natsuki, who had been prepared to kill, had cut him in half; without God’s intervention, Ren would have died, so Natsuki felt the matter was resolved.

But upon learning more about Ren being a rogue psychic and involved in underground activities, Natsuki wasn’t sure how to judge that.

“I think it’s best to ask the Minazuki family. I’ll ask them.”

“Thank you.”

“Hey, Ren Kobayashi.”

“What’s up?”

“I was just wondering, why did you get involved with Mammon? I get that you were hired, but was there a reason you fought so desperately?”

At Natsuki’s question, Ren glanced at Mammon once, then shared his reason, looking a bit embarrassed.

“Mammon-san was the first adult who was ever kind to me. He was the first person who ever ate a meal with me and the kids. You don’t know how happy that made me… That’s why I fought for Mammon-san.”

“…I see. That would make you risk your life.”

Mammon seemed a bit embarrassed by Ren’s straightforward feelings. 

His face turned red.

“Speaking of meals, I wonder what Ai-chan wants to do?”

For Ren, Ai, the Goddess of Love, was also a comrade who had shared meals with them. 

He was curious about her motivations.

“By the way, the boy who the Goddess of Love incited against you guys was a friend, right? I’m sorry to hear that. Mammon mammon. It wasn’t my intention to involve ordinary humans.”

“Oh, no, he wasn’t my friend, so it’s okay.”

“Is that so? I’m surprised, Mammon-wise.”

“For me, yeah. But for Kazuto, even though he was such a guy, he was his brother.”

“I see. I hope he’s not feeling too down. Mammon mammon.”

“Thanks for your concern. But if possible, I’d like to know what the Goddess of Love is up to.”

After thinking for a bit, Mammon nodded with a “mammon mammon.”

“Alright. Since we’ve been involved this much, I’ll talk. Mammon mammon.”

“That helps, mammon mammon.”

〜〜Afterword〜〜

There are indeed penalties for both Mammon and Ren.

By the way, Koume, who was eavesdropping, heard:

“Koume-chan is irreplaceable to me. Don’t you dare lay a finger on her again. Next time, I won’t hesitate to kill you.”

“―Tokkyun!”