The Demon King Who Was Supposed to Lose Ended Up Defeating the Targets, and Now the Heroine Has Been Sent as a Sacrifice - Chapter 39

Chapter 39: The Demon King Supposed to Lose, Is Called ‘That’

“Please, raise your head, Lord Demon King!!”

“No, I can’t do that. I forced myself on you, Fione…”

I was kneeling in a deep bow of apology before Fione.

As the Demon King, I should maintain my dignity, but what’s done is done.

As a man, I had to take responsibility for what I did, and this was my first step—bowing in apology.

Even though that was my intention, Fione, pale-faced, desperately tried to stop me.

“I-It was consensual! There’s no need for this!”

“You’re kind, Fione. But don’t worry, I’ll explain to Elsia that it was all my fault—”

“It’s not about kindness!! Lady Elsia was aware of everything!”

…What?

“R-Really?”

“Yes.”

While my actions had been driven by my lower instincts, I’d tried to justify them by telling myself that this was what Elsia had expected. But to think it was actually true…

Still, I didn’t understand the reasoning.

As I stood there, confused by Elsia’s intentions, Fione let out a strained smile and explained.

“Lady Elsia told me, ‘Knowing Diablo, he’ll be frustrated if he can’t have real sex. He might make a move on another girl if we’re not watching him. Fione, please calm him down if that happens.'”

“Ugh! She predicted my every move!?”

Should I be angry at my uncontrollable urges or admire Elsia for anticipating them so perfectly?

“But… was it really okay? I mean, I’m the one who messed up, but shouldn’t you take better care of your body?”

“…You’re really not in a position to say that, Lord Demon King.”

“Ugh!”

This loli elf is sharp with her words.

After giving me a piercing stare for a moment, Fione bowed slightly.

“I’m grateful to Lady Elsia. I never had the courage to get revenge on those who persecuted me. But thanks to her, I was able to regain my dignity. So, fulfilling her request isn’t difficult at all. And besides…”

“And besides…?”

“…Sex with you, Lord Demon King, felt really good ♡”

“Huh? I thought I was a bit rough with you…”

“Yes, it was intense and very rough. But the way it felt like you were claiming me, teaching me ‘This woman is mine,’ made me feel happy and secure… My heart is still racing, even now.”

Fione blushed as she spoke.

Despite her youthful appearance, the sultry smile she gave me stirred something deep inside me.

Don’t be fooled by her petite, loli frame. 

Fione offered a unique, exquisite experience that was different from Naria or Misha.

Especially… her tightness. It was so small that it took some effort to fit my sword in.

That sensation of forcing my way in was unforgettable.

Remembering it, I felt my demonic sword quickly surge with energy, standing at full attention, eager to pierce the heavens.

“L-Lord Demon King ♡ You’re still full of energy, aren’t you?”

“W-Well, this is… haha…”

What do I do?

I want to take Fione right now, but judging by her state, I don’t think her body can handle it.

If only she made the first move, I’d have no problem going all in, but Fione seemed shy, fidgeting without showing any signs of initiating.

An awkward silence hung in the air.

“…”

“…”

“Uh, um…”

“…?”

This is so awkward.

I need to come up with something, anything, to break this tension!

Even as my demonic sword threatened to go out of control, I managed to gather a bit of reason and tried to make conversation with Fione.

“By the way, earlier, when Maron pointed at that forest on the map, you seemed really shaken. What was that about?”

“Ah… that… um…”

Fione hesitated, struggling to find her words.

It seemed I had stumbled upon something I wasn’t supposed to ask.

The atmosphere grew even more awkward, but then Fione lowered her head and began to speak.

“…I have a younger sister.”

“A sister?”

“My twin sister and I were separated when we were young. I think she’s living in that elven village in the forest. That’s why I’m worried.”

“I see. Tell me more.”

As Fione explained the situation, I couldn’t help but sigh.

Apparently, Fione’s sister also had silver hair.

The village couldn’t keep two daughters with an ‘unlucky’ hair color, so they sent her sister away to another village.

“Fione, does Elsia know about this?”

“No, I don’t think she does.”

“That’s a problem. Elsia tends to kill anyone who stands in the way of her revenge. If the elves interfere and your sister is among them…”

“—!”

Fione’s expression darkened.

Just seeing her like that made my heart ache. I wanted to help somehow.

“Alright, let’s go catch up with Elsia.”

“…Is that really okay?”

“You don’t want your sister to die, do you?”

“Yes.”

“Then there’s no choice. Your sister has silver hair like you, right? That’ll make her easier to find.”

“Ah, um!!”

As I was about to leave the room, Fione called out to me.

“P-Please take me with you!!”

“Alright.”

“I-I know I’ll be a burden, but—wait, what? What did you say?”

“I said, alright.”

I understood her desire to reunite with her sister as soon as possible.

After all, if I had the chance, I’d want to meet my sister from my previous life too.

Though in my case, being in a different world meant it would never happen. But Fione still had a chance.

“That said, if Elsia finds out, I’ll be in trouble.”

Elsia hadn’t taken Fione because she lacked the strength to fight.

So, I’d have to protect her myself. And even though I’m nearly level 4000, I still have to be prepared for the worst.

“So, Fione. I’ll lend you something from my collection.”

“Your… collection?”

“Wait here for a bit.”

I used my speed, powered by my high stats, to race back to the Demon King’s castle and headed straight to the treasury. 

This vault stored countless items I had gathered from various dungeons.

I carefully selected some powerful items that would protect Fione and rushed back to her.

“Lord Demon King, what are these?”

“This is a Necklace of Reaper’s Bane. It allows you to survive a fatal attack once.”

“And this?”

“That’s a Bracelet of Reaper’s Bane. It has the same effect as the necklace.”

“And this?”

“Ah, that’s an Earring of Reaper’s Revenge. If you suffer a deathly attack, it will reflect it back at your opponent.”

In short, I equipped Fione with some incredibly powerful items.

With these, she should be nearly impossible to kill. Plus, when the effects of these items activate, they release a massive surge of magical energy.

Even if we get separated, I’ll immediately sense any trouble.

“Alright, you’re all set.”

“A-Are you sure it’s okay to give me such valuable magical items?”

“Don’t worry about it. If I dive into a dungeon again, I can get more of these as much as I want. Honestly, I barely use them anymore. It’s better to put them to use than to let them gather dust in the treasury.”

“…You really are just as Lady Elsia described, Lord Demon King.”

“Hm?”

Elsia said something about me? Wait, now I’m curious!

…But what if it’s something bad?

“What did Elsia say?”

“She said, ‘Lord Diablo is sweet to any girl he’s slept with.'”

“Ugh…”

I can’t deny that.

I mean, come on, isn’t it natural to want to be kind to a cute girl when she asks for something?

“She also said, ‘He’s hopeless because he’ll instantly make a move on another girl the moment you take your eyes off him.'”

“Argh, my life points are almost at zero… W-What else did she say?”

“…’But even so, he never neglects me. After he’s been with someone else, he always spoils me twice as much.'”

“Hm. Is that so?”

Now that she mentioned it, I probably do hold Elsia more often after being with someone else.

I hadn’t really been aware of it, though…

“It might sound strange from an outsider’s perspective, but Lady Elsia seemed genuinely happy when she said it.”

“Please don’t call it strange.”

But, well, I guess that makes sense.

I’ve been with a lot of girls, but none of it has ever been just for fun.

Sure, how it starts might be a bit questionable, but I genuinely love each and every one of them. I’m confident about that.

And I never neglect Elsia.

…Not that I need anyone pointing out that I’m still technically cheating.

With these thoughts swirling in my head, I set off with Fione, chasing after Elsia to help reunite Fione with her sister and capture our targets.

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Afterword: Just a little side story

Author: “Elf sisters…”

D: “…Gulp.”

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