“…And so, Gentapi-sama sank into the magma.”
“Taking the Demon Lord with him… to save our lives… *sob sob sob*… It seems like a scene where one would cry.”
“I understand. It’s your fault for not being able to save the one you loved.”
As Nina-san said this, the targets were already melted to bone, these wicked women. In a sense, they met the same end as the deceased harem master.
“This matches our report,” Jave-dono said.
“Ah, yes, Jave-dono. Since all memories are transferred, we cannot lie.”
“But what I want to know is why you started committing crimes. I want specific answers, not just an excuse.”
Yes, that’s the point.
“First, after Gentapi-sama died, the people I killed were corrupt nobles and royalty, dishonest adventurers, and those who, even if they wanted to, were in positions where they couldn’t take action themselves.”
“Those types of people cannot be judged by the law, even with clear evidence.”
Ah, I understand. Even as an S-rank Adventurer Party, when the country is involved… No, we did punish a country called Alice, didn’t we?
(Normally, it wouldn’t go like that.)
Well, that place was originally doing shady business with both neighboring countries!
“Hmm, did that escalate into you becoming a serial killer for pleasure?”
“…According to the memories, Mikitsuba and Anyuri don’t seem to consider themselves ‘serial killers for pleasure’.”
“It’s apparently just an image instilled by the wicked nobles and royalty.”
At this point, we can’t say for sure without reconciling both sides’ arguments. This is purely based on memory, or rather, Anyuri and Mikitsuba’s theories, so just because they aren’t lying doesn’t mean they are correct.
“So, all the murders up until now were righteous deeds, or perhaps you could call yourselves vigilantes?”
“Executors of the darkness.”
“Iwamoto, you say some interesting things, but stay quiet for now.”
“Haha.”
The Othersiders are listening from a distance. The Succubi seem to have gone upstairs.
(I should leave Haitou-san alone; he’s clutching his head, hearing the names of wicked women.)
Jave-san says with a grim expression.
“According to our records, though it’s only from what I’ve seen on paper, there seem to have been wrongful accusations. No, not by Mikitsuba and them, but on the part of the victims.”
“If you have about 90% certainty in such matters…”
“Act based on your belief.”
Then 10% is just plain murder!! Let’s properly sort that out until it’s 100%.
“Of course, even if it wasn’t a clear crime, it was to save people suffering from oppression.”
“With cunning opponents, evidence doesn’t surface. But even without evidence, you should judge based on the situation.”
“I understand your feelings, I understand what you want to say, but mistakes are bound to happen then.”
Nina-san says, crossing her arms. I’m pulled into a tight hug.
(If I resist weirdly again, they’ll grab me in a strange place, so I should stop.)
Morita-san and the others are nodding.
“From here on, let’s call it a psychological reason. If they did something wrong, they believed Gentapi-sama would scold them.”
“Even in that form, they seemed to want to feel the presence of their beloved Gentapi-sama.”
…It’s rather tragic. If they became wicked women, the person they loved would come to scold them, even if that person was deceased…
(If they melted in lava, they probably couldn’t even become Undead.)
Speaking of which, they said they wanted their bones to be in the same place when they were alive. Do I have any obligation to do that for them? Well, it doesn’t matter. They’re criminals I received as slaves… Maybe I should ask about the place later.
“I understand. Mikitsuba and Anyuri were truly selfish. Their beloved Gentapi wouldn’t be happy with that either. Or rather, were they trying to make him angry?”
“Of course, they seemed to have their own sense of justice, but…”
“It’s probably safe to say they became mentally unstable.”
…If, if I were to die… melting in magma, even Haitou-san probably couldn’t revive me.
“Clarice, what do you think?”
“Yes, if Derus-sama were to pass away, I would likely retreat to a convent of the Church of the Goddess and pray until my lifespan runs out.”
That gives me a strange feeling. I can’t casually say, ‘Find a new man,’ can I?
“Anju is?”
“Hmmmm, what would happen, I wonder? If the booooody disappears, I’d look for a waaaay to revive it.”
Yes, it’s scary because Anju-chan seems like she could actually do it.
“Helen is?”
“First, before my Husband, Derus-sama, passes away, I will raise a Succubus and have her master magic that allows her to ‘switch places the moment Derus-sama dies’.”
In other words, she’ll sacrifice a Succubus instead.
“Iwamoto, Haitou, do you know of any such magic or items?”
“There are items that allow revival even if you die, through payment, but they’re non-transferable.”
“My Resurrection Magic can probably revive you even if you’re melted in magma, as long as it’s within an hour.”
“I see.”
(You can do it!!)
And poor MAINA-san is being ignored. Well, she seems to be listening to music with those headphones the whole time, so it’s fine, I guess. But sometimes she grasps our conversation.
“Nastasia, what about you?”
“I will not let Derus-sama die. I will protect him.”
“I agree with that. Therefore, we will not consider the case of him passing away.”
Wow, a bit manly. No, she’s a respectable lady, though.
“Nataira is?”
“…I want to have a child soon.”
“It won’t be a replacement, but it will be proof of life.”
Yeah, if Anyuri and the others were pregnant… If I had also had a child with Ric Older Sister and the others along the way… perhaps the future would have been different. I have no regrets, though!
“Finally, it’s me… What? Otuha is raising your hand, asking for permission to speak.”
“Yes, if it were me, I would compose a song for Derus-sama and sing it throughout my life!”
“I see, understood. As for me…”
Released from my chest, facing each other, embracing and then lips…!!
(Hmmmmmm!!!)
“…Fuu. If Derus dies, I will die too. That’s what I’d like to say, but I can’t imagine the stronger Derus dying. Rather, if I die, forget me without hesitation.”
“I won’t forget.”
I jump at you for a kiss back…
“…Nina-san, Clarice-san, Anju-chan, Helen-san, Nastasia-san, Nataira-chan too, you are all my precious wives, and I will protect you all my life!!”
…Jave-san applauds. Iwamoto-san and Haitou-san are also applauding, perhaps as fellow men. I feel a little embarrassed, let’s change the subject.
“More importantly, Clarice-san and Anju-chan, the magic circles seem to be ready already.”
“That’s right. And more importantly, Derus-sama, a kiss where you jump at me too, later.”
“Me too~!”
“Husband, me too!”
“Master, don’t forget about this Nastasia either.”
“I’m last.”
Nataira-chan says shyly.
“Well then, for now, let’s bring the Golem from Amatatsu’s place, Clarice.”
“Yes, then, Anju-chan and I…”
“I’ll go!”
“Otuha-san, please take care of it then.”
“Yes!!”
She’s energetic, raising her hand like that.
(This appeal, along with your earlier statement… Could it be? No.)
Thus, Otuha-san, who also became a Tamer, safely brought seven Golems and sank them into the Great Tree Building No. 2, which is Morita-san’s place. Gender? It seems like you could choose; I made them all male this time!!
