Chapter: 53. Hidden Gratitude
“What…?! You can actually go back today! That’s great…! Uh… I mean, it’s really a pity that you couldn’t stay here for a night.”
“Queen Sister… you really wanted to drive me away just now, didn’t you…”
“No, if you think I have such an idea, it just shows you look down on me. I absolutely don’t think that way.”
By the lake near the suburban villa, Princess Belis gazed far away with a hint of regret, watching the reflection of two differently colored moons.
Of course, she hoped to accompany the Queen Sister, to regain the days when she could see her smile every time she opened her eyes.
But it shouldn’t be here.
This is the Hero’s mansion.
Not the Demon King’s Castle filled with memories between herself and the Queen Sister.
Well… although it is said that wherever the Queen Sister is, that’s home, this may be true, but everyone has a competitive spirit deep down.
Especially when it comes to a “rival” like the Hero, Belis could not compromise on this matter.
— Likewise, she would not compromise on her past mistakes.
The Queen Sister felt uncomfortable at home because of me, under pressure.
Now I will correct it completely, making home warm, welcoming back the Demon Princess belonging to the Demon King’s Castle.
“Let’s just call it a day.”
Belis turned her back.
She half-turned her head, and in her dark purple eyes, there seemed to be a flash of lightning, piercing through Xiya’s eyes with a heroic presence.
“The events at the Gladiatorial Arena tonight have a significant impact, not only on the Aulus Kingdom but also on public opinion in the Demon Territory. In the next few days, I need to return to the Demon Army to stabilize the situation and help the Queen Sister promote her concept of peace. As for you… Hero, you should know what to do without me reminding you.”
“Of course.” Naturally, there was no need for Belis to say more; this was something Xiya had already decided from the beginning. “Starting tomorrow, I will also rally the Kingdom Knight Corps to respond to Xue Fei’s call. I can’t say it’s a permanent solution, but in this way… at least in the short term, many conflicts between the Demon Race and the Human Race can be avoided.”
