I Tamed the Demon King and the Hero? (2)
CHAPTER_TITLE: Can I Really Be Tamed by These Two Rivals?
So we're saying we've been tamed by you?
Don't say something impossible, it's scary.
Look at their reactions, you bastards? If I tell you, it'll just be chaos.
Ah, then I'm going to head out first...
That performance of mine as if I was about to leave on my own right away.
I-I understand now!
Ah... ahaha, so that's it? W-well, calm down.
The Demon King and Hero clinging to both sides, clinging desperately.
These jerks, they should have done that from the start.
S-so to return to our original state...
Since you've looked at the skills, you're getting stronger, so the only way to lift the restriction is... right?
Ah, but I'm in the Demon King's place...!
Ah, we have to exterminate the demon race or something.
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Perfect defeat posture, the two little kids were sulking.
Oh, how pitiful.
If you hadn't tried to kill me, this wouldn't have happened.
Wait! If you release us from being tamed, that would be it!
The Hero shot up, saying with a spirited expression.
......
Why? Why are you looking at me like that?
Being tamed means I have to die to be released, you know?
It's such an unbelievable thing you're saying.
But right before the words ended, the two little kids attacked.
Then die!
Then sacrifice yourself for humanity!
The fist of the charging little kids flew toward my face.
Stop!
They suddenly stopped right before their fists could reach me.
Tsk! Why won't my body move again?!
Don't tell me you used a skill again?
Yeah, it's a skill, you brat.
I was wondering if maybe, but sure enough.
Have you forgotten everything I told you? The bastards who wanted to kill me the moment they saw me.
......
......
Feeling guilty, they quietly avoided my gaze.
Tamer's First Law! All kin cannot attack their Tamer.
Even though I'm a garbage job like Tamer, there are at least some basic safety devices, these idiots.
Moreover, Tamer's Third Law. If the Tamer dies, the kin also die.
As soon as I said that, both little kids looked devastated.
But you still want to kill me? Shall we go to the afterlife together nicely?
This can't be...
Evaim.
Now they're getting the idea, huh.
Even among the overflowing job guides, it's the only strategy guide for the dried-up Tamer.
Whoa, it's worth the hard investigation.
Anyway, what now. These wild kids.
Even so, they rush to kill me right away.
I have to understand. These are S... no, transcendent beings.
The Demon King and Hero.
Naturally, strong people are fierce.
And taming such people is my role.
Ah, I already told you everything, but since you tried to kill me, there's nothing I can do.
Well, let's teach the first lesson.
This is the first lesson: Know your situation.
Then I'm leaving. You two figure it out yourselves.
Of course I won't abandon you, but...
By saying this, I'm telling them that if I leave them behind, what can they do?
Because the restrictions on them will lift as I, the Tamer, get stronger.
Without me, they'll just become two children.
Only then did they look surprised.
But it was already too late.
At that moment when I stood up without hesitation.
Grab!
Someone grabbed my pants leg.
Wait! I'm sorry, so wait a moment!
The Demon King clinging to my pants like she was about to cry.
Stone dream.
The Hero sweating, forcing a smile.
...According to plan.
Finally, these two golden kids seemed to understand their situation.
Then, the second lesson: Know who holds the reins.
Hmph, no matter what, since you tried to kill me, it's shocking, so I want you to apologize properly.
My words made the Hero and Demon King look dumbfounded.
Oh, still?
Where was the way out?
My muttering.
E-enough is enough!
The Demon King immediately knelt.
......!
Seeing the Demon King kneel, the Hero was shocked and slowly followed, kneeling too.
Occasionally, ridiculous muttering like "Cough... I'm going to die."
But anyway, the two elementary school kids kneeling with red faces from shame.
I didn't expect them to apologize this much.
The lesson was effective.
But, Tamer, there's a request...
What is it?
The Tamer is busy picking up the gems from the Hero's lesson fee.
Oh... if I sell these gems, I won't have to worry about living expenses for a while?
But the little kids' request was unexpected.
While picking up the gems, shouldn't we take this too?
Yes, we must take it.
Looking at the direction the two little kids pointed.
There, a brilliant silver armor and sword, and pitch-black robe and staff were lying.
Really? I'll take them.
Is it because they're my equipment? They're being thrifty.
Thank you, it's precious equipment, so we must take it.
Yes. It's expensive and valuable.
Expensive?
Expensive... no, it looks important, so I have to take it.
...Examine the personality.
I lightly ignored the Hero's words.
Approached the equipment.
It's definitely high-quality design, looks expensive.
Really? What are you taking?
Taking the armor is no problem. Thinking so, I picked up one fallen armor.
E-uh?
The heavy feel felt at the fingertips.
Why is this so heavy?
I tried with all my strength to lift it, but I could only barely lift it slightly.
Uwa! Give up, abandon it!
Saying that, I placed the armor on the floor.
Thud
With a loud sound, a vibration that slightly shook the ground spread.
Insane, how many kilos is that?
Ah, Evaim! That's a holy armor! It's extremely precious, blessed by a high priest!
Even so, the Hero kept making a fuss.
Hey! I can't lift it! If it's so precious, you take it! I can't lift it!
Can't you even lift that one? Step aside! I'll lift it!
The Hero approached the helmet I dropped and tried to grab the small helmet with his tiny arm.
Eh? Why is this?
It didn't move.
I knew it! You said it was heavy, right?
You're weak! Hero hahahaha.
I struggled several times, but of course, it didn't budge.
Huff... huff... no aura, so huff...
Then... take the sword... sword too.
After enduring for a while, the Hero said with rough breathing.
See? It's not working?
The Hero nodded as if he had no strength to answer.
I knew it.
While nodding my head, the Demon King spoke in a small voice from behind.
What if my robe isn't heavy, so can you take it?
This?
The robe with a red gem embedded, the expensive-looking staff placed with it.
Yes! It's my robe and staff!
Oh? But didn't that one have a sword too?
Weren't you holding a sword earlier too?
Earlier when I tried to kill you, both of you came at me with swords, right?
Ah, that's because it's a transformed staff.
Saying that, the Demon King.
A sorcerer fighting in close combat?
Looking at me tilting my head, the Demon King continued as if she had seen through me.
I am the Demon King, and I am good at both close combat and magic!
The Demon King shrugged her shoulders.
If not, I would have died long ago, but I'm a monster.
Even the Hero muttered in agreement.
Ha, the Hero and Demon King are truly different.
If I raise them well, I might go all the way to C-rank hunter?
Even D-rank would be fine, no more garbage treatment.
From D-rank, recognized as a complete individual hunter.
No more such nonsense would come out.
The situation of being looked down on as garbage Tamer would naturally disappear.
To do that, I have to bring these kids all the way to Earth...
Well, that's something to think about later.
What is that expression...
Disgusting...
The two kids actually looked at me strangely.
Hmph. Well, anyway, is that all for the Demon King? For the Hero, only take that sword?
Understood. It's a pity, but whatever.
I picked up the ancient sword mixed with golden and pure white light.
This is pretty heavy too.
But compared to that armor earlier, it's much better.
...And I'll take one more.
Approached Nabi, who was lying on her stomach in the corner, unconscious.
ZZZZzzzz
One kick from the Hero sent her crashing into the wall, and she was sleeping so peacefully.
Hey, wake up. Let's eat meat.
Kiiing
Even with meat sounds, she just mumbled in her sleep, no signs of waking.
Sigh
Finally, I picked up Nabi and carried her like a scarf.
Well, first, let's get out of this room.
Naturally trying to lead them out, the two little kids who nodded obediently followed.
Just lead them out the door.
Ah, before going back, we should introduce ourselves.
Can't call them just "hey" forever.
Ah, by the way, what's your name?
My question.
......
......
The little kids closed their mouths and looked at each other with expressionless faces.
No names to teach the enemy.
Me too.
Unlike before, the Demon King and Hero glared at each other as if they wanted to kill.
From that expression, I could vaguely sense a deep emotional wound.
They hate each other this much.
Beyond hate, it feels close to hatred.
To use both as kin, maybe I should make them reconcile...
For now, I'll overlook it.
I still don't know much about those kids.
No, then shall we call them Hero and Demon King?
Do as you like.
Yes.
What happened between you two?
I can't tell yet, but there's plenty of time to find out.
I'm Kang Hyunwoo. Your Tamer.
Tamer.
Kang Hyunwoo.
Yeah, doesn't matter what you call me.
For now, just tell them my name.
Let's start with this much.
Hey, this is the door to the Throne Room?
Yes.
After passing this door, the quest is complete. It's long, long.
Now, shall I start?
Hey, you kids? Come here for a moment?
What?
Why?
Sudden hug!
Grabbed the two kids who approached.
What... what?
Put me down!
And while holding the two little kids, I kicked the Throne Room door open.
Put me down! Why are you doing this?
Impudent! Where do you think you're touching?!
No matter how they struggled, I hugged them tightly with both arms.
Will you come to another world with me?
Of course, I didn't expect an answer.
What kind of talk is this?
To another world, what does that mean—
Before the two kids' words ended.
I stepped toward the door.
Quest Successful!
Returning to the original world.
Level up!
New skill: Kin Reinforcement acquired.
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