I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 98

Episode 98

“So, you’re the child born between a demon and a human… between the Demon King and the Hero, right?”

“…Why did you help us, knowing that?”

Why, indeed?

Serin’s question carries various meanings. Given that she’s been targeted by others for her entire life, it’s only natural that she would ask such a question.

The reason she came to this continent from the northern one wasn’t just to escape from the demons pursuing her… She also wanted companions. She believed that if it were Suzaku, someone in the same situation as her, it would be safe to be together. And so, she crossed over to this continent.

“I don’t see any real difference between demons and humans.”

“What do you mean?”

“Even if we’re fighting now, is there any problem with demons and humans living together hand in hand?”

“…There’s nothing wrong with that.”

“Exactly, nothing. That’s why, when it comes to deciding whether to help someone, it only depends on whether I want to help them or not. That’s all there is to it. It doesn’t matter if they’re a demon or a human.”

This principle applies to my actions: even if someone is a major character in this story, I wouldn’t help them if they were truly evil.

My ultimate guiding principle is just that. As long as I can change the story so that good people don’t die, that’s enough for me.

“…You’re a strange one.”

“Am I? I think it’s a perfectly reasonable reason. However, since there are people who dislike demons… I’ll have to ask you both to avoid revealing that you’re demons as much as possible.”

If you can’t show your true form…

“I understand that. But you’re saying you don’t mind seeing me like this, right?”

As she said this, Serin revealed her black wings. It seems that Serin has more demon blood in her than Suzaku, and she often uses her demonic powers during battles. On the other hand, Suzaku has more of the Hero’s blood, so he uses the Hero’s power during fights.

Eventually, both of them will be able to control the other’s power by the latter half of the story.

“Ah, those are beautiful wings.”

“Is that something noblemen get used to saying?”

Those were my honest words. As I smiled at Serin, she folded her arms, turned away, and then retracted her wings. After that, she immediately turned to her back and began to walk away.

“Hey! Is that it? You were really worried…”

“Idiot brother… Stop lying.”

“No, no, I’m not lying!”

“Suzaku, I have a few things I want to talk to you about too.”

I called out to Suzaku, who was about to chase after Serin.

“Huh? Me?”

“Yeah. Serin, you can head back first.”

“Why?”

“I wanted to have a man-to-man talk with Suzaku. About his preferences in women and all that.”

“W-What a ridiculous topic…!”

Serin’s face turned red, and she furrowed her brow. After glaring at me as if she were looking at something filthy, she hurriedly fled. Serin isn’t very good with these kinds of conversations, so it’s useful to chase her away like this. As I watched her go, Suzaku glanced at me.

“Um… My type of woman? I guess someone with a big chest and a cute smile… Oh, like that servant who showed me to my room earlier! She was totally my type!”

“Ah, I see. That was just a pretext to get rid of Serin.”

“What!? So, did you really need to talk to me?”

“Yes. It’s highly likely that the monsters in Endria were summoned by demons.”

“D-Demons? Does that mean… they’re after Serin?”

“Yes. There’s a possibility. We don’t know who the enemy is yet, but I want you to keep that possibility in mind.”

“…Yeah, got it. I have to protect my sister as her big brother.”

“You… need to get stronger. Starting tomorrow, I want you to begin full-scale training.”

“Understood.”

Suzaku said so with a crisp salute.

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