Chapter 110
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 110
Chapter Title: 109. Demon King, Hero Appears
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As usual, I was sucking on Iris's breasts, but her expression seemed more serious than normal.
"What's wrong, Iris?"
"Something big has come up."
"Something big?"
"Yes. Word came from the imperial palace today that a new Demon King has emerged among the demonkin."
"Demon King...?"
"Yes."
Why the hell is a Demon King popping up all of a sudden? Hell, does this world even have demonkin to begin with? I stared at Iris in shock at this completely unforeseen bombshell, and she continued.
"The Demon King suddenly appeared out of nowhere and is gathering all the demonkin beyond the border, far from the Empire, to invade all the other races except their own."
"Is that such a big deal? With just me, you, and the other dragons, I think we could hold them off easily enough...?"
"Other demonkin, maybe. But the Demon King is said to be a being comparable to legendary figures like the Dragon King."
Dragon King...? The Demon King is on that level...? Then this is a ridiculously huge problem...
Having the Eyes of the Dragon King made the "Dragon King level" warning hit even harder—I could sense just how strong the Demon King must be. Semi-divine, basically... At that power, couldn't it conquer all the other races single-handedly? So why hasn't it yet?
"If the Demon King's that strong, there's no way we could stop it... How have they held it off this long?"
"When a Demon King appears, a Hero—the antithesis of the Demon King—is brought from another world by the Goddess and summoned at the altar in the Empire. That Hero possesses the Goddess's power to defeat the Demon King."
Brought from another world by a god...? Don't tell me that invitation I got was originally meant for the Hero?
Since I wasn't the Hero, maybe that's why I reincarnated here instead of transferring. No Hero job either, so no way I'm the Hero.
I should've read the whole novel... Not knowing the plot after part 2 leaves me helpless when crap like this hits.
"So the Hero's been summoned?"
"No. Exactly ten days after the Demon King appears, the Hero is summoned at the altar."
It's been one day since the Demon King showed up, so the Hero gets summoned at the altar in about nine days.
Then the Hero will beat the Demon King, right? I thought this was dangerous, but with a Hero, we're good!
Demon King taken care of by the Hero—I'll just enjoy my happy newlywed life with my wives.
*Slurp...*
"Ah...! We were having a serious talk, and you suddenly start sucking...!"
"The Hero will handle it, right? ...Our power can't take on the Demon King anyway, so we just trust the Goddess's Hero."
"Eut... The palace is summoning me regarding the Hero, so I have to go to the capital tomorrow..."
Makes sense as a Duchess of the Empire to get called for something this major. Guess I won't get to taste Iris's sweet milk for a while...
Thinking about missing her milk already has me drained.
"How long will you be gone?"
"Probably until the Hero is summoned..."
That's at least eight days... I can't live without her milk...! Why mess with my peaceful newlywed bliss!
It's sad, but unavoidable. Iris has her duties as a Duchess—I can't selfishly hold her back.
"Then since I won't get any milk for a while, I'm drinking it all today...!"
*Slurp, slurp!* I kneaded Iris's ample breasts, savoring the gushing milk.
"Eut...♡ Drink as much as you want...♡ It's milk for you, dear..."
I'll apologize to the other wives and sleep with Iris tonight. Gotta savor her milk all night...!
...What the hell? I was definitely having my fill of sex with Iris and sucking her breasts...
This familiar black space... And these iron chains wrapping my entire body.
-Clank, clank
I can't move no matter how hard I try, and my voice won't come out. Is this... that space where the Dragon King sealed my powers before...? Did that damn Dragon King come for me again, fuck...?
Just as I thought I was screwed, light flashed in the dark space, gradually filling it with golden light. Last time, it turned into this golden-filled space, and out came that damn Dragon King.
-We meet again.
As expected, here came that frustratingly beautiful woman, approaching me and speaking in that pleasant voice.
-Don't make that scared face... I called you this time for a different reason.
Different reason...? Not to seal my powers again or some shit? I eyed the Dragon King suspiciously, and she snapped her fingers.
-You should be able to speak now.
"...Ah... A...!"
My voice actually came out. Felt like whatever was blocking my throat just popped open. But these chains? Not unbinding them?
Nothing much to say now that I could, so I quietly met the Dragon King's eyes and slowly opened my mouth.
"Why'd you summon me again?"
The Dragon King sighed at my question, crossed her arms to emphasize her huge breasts, and began to speak.
-Because I have a job for you.
"A job...?"
-Your actions have completely warped the future. The Demon King and Hero appeared way too early because of you.
My actions warped the future...? The Demon King and Hero showing up now is my fault?
"Why's it my fault?"
-Your actions don't fit this world at all, twisting the future completely. Like a butterfly effect, I suppose? Even with the seal, I couldn't stop it...
Actions that don't fit... Because I'm walking the exact opposite path from In-hyeok in the novel? But I couldn't just quietly accept that ending. Everything I did was self-defense... Yeah, totally.
-Anyway, you need to become the Hero's companion.
What...? Me, the Hero's companion? Why the hell would I?
"Why should I be the Hero's companion...?"
-Philia Venezia.
The Dragon King cut me off, naming Philia. Her face seemed angry at mentioning Philia's name.
-You blocked every future where Sword Saint Philia Venezia becomes the Hero's companion. So you'll do it instead.
"Me...?"
Was Philia becoming the protagonist in part 2 to be the Hero's companion? Now that I'm in the picture, she can't, so the Dragon King's making me fill in.
I wanted to wave her off and say fuck no to becoming the Hero's companion and fighting the Demon King. But that dignity of hers made me hold back. No way... I have newlywed life to live—why should I fight the Demon King...!
"What if I don't wanna be the Hero's companion...?"
-If you don't, this world gets swallowed by the Demon King... Every race except demonkin dies.
Fuck... No choice then. A Dragon King-level being wouldn't lie just to screw me over. If I don't join the Hero, newlywed life or not, we're all dead...
"Can't you, the Dragon King, stop the Demon King...?"
-Unfortunately, the Demon King—also the reincarnation of the Demon God—can only be defeated by the Hero with the Goddess's power. I might be stronger, but my power doesn't affect it.
What kind of bullshit is that...? No escape anywhere... I sighed deeply and accepted the Dragon King's words. Never had a choice anyway.
"Fine, then lift this seal on me."
-No.
"Why not?"
She wants me to be the Hero's companion and fight the Demon King, but keeps my powers sealed...?
-That's the Goddess's power—the Hero's power. You mustn't use it. Instead, I gave you something comparable as a gift.
Something comparable that you gave me when...?
Oh... These eyes.
The Ancient Dragon's Relic was for me after all. An upgrade to make me the Hero's companion.
"No choice, huh... Fine. But as the Hero's companion, what exactly do I do?"
-Stay with the Hero until they're accustomed to the Goddess's power and ready to face the Demon King. The Demon King needs time to adapt too.
Leaving my pregnant wives to go Demon King hunting... Feels like getting drafted into the army.
"Got it. I'll be the Hero's companion, so send me back now."
-Very well.
The expressionless Dragon King gave a faint smile. Wow, fuck... She's annoyingly pretty. That slight smile almost erased my hatred for her. The power of beauty...?
As I watched her smile, she slowly extended her hand toward me. Light flashed once, and when I opened my eyes, Iris's sleeping face was right beside me.
"...Dear?"
I stroked Iris's hair, and she woke to my touch, looking at me.
"Sorry, did I wake you?"
"No... It was about time to get up anyway."
Iris snuggled into my arms, rubbing her face against my chest. I smiled at her...
"Iris."
"Yes?"
"That trip because of the Hero... Can I come with you?"
"Suddenly...?"
Yeah, of course she'd be surprised. But after hearing that everyone dies to the Demon King if I don't join the Hero, I can't just sit still.
I'll protect my wives myself...
"I have no choice, Iris. Please."
"...Okay, got it."
When I said it seriously, Iris seemed to sense something grave was up and agreed without questions. She's being considerate.
Now to tell the other wives about this sudden mess... Gotta go room to room and explain.
What a fucking curveball...
My peaceful newlywed life is already over.