I was reincarnated into another world and became a witch so I want to live a slow life but the Demon King won't let me go.
[Listen To my Story]
Translated by: ME
Fighting to let the two escape wasn't something I was against, but I wanted to avoid Dian and the Demon Lord battling. It would absolutely not end well, and Yuri would be in danger.
Also, it seems like there are circumstances I don't know about, so I want to hear the story.
Somehow, I dragged all three of them back to my cottage. I strengthened the barrier, which until now had only targeted humans with hostile intentions, so that no one could approach or eavesdrop.
It's hard to talk with Yuri and Dian so interested in my young appearance, so I put on the ring again and dealt with them in my grown-up form. However, this time, the Demon Lord found my appearance strangely amusing and started teasing me. It's honestly a pain.
Following Yuri's insistence that I absolutely not let him inside the house, I had them use the garden table, just like with Dian.
"I'll ask again, why did the Demon Lord come all the way here?"
"Don't make me say it again. I said I came to get you."
"...Is the work that hard?"
I did a flash resignation, but I made sure to set things up so that the work could continue to some extent. Is it really that busy?
"If it's okay to work as a temporary worker, I don't mind coming back for a little while."
"Temporary worker? What's that? Does that mean you're coming back to me?"
"No, I just go and help out from time to time."
"...No good."
"Why? I still made this concession."
The Demon Lord rejected my proposal with a sulky expression.
"I'm against you going anywhere near that guy, even for a little bit, Master."
"That's right. He's the Demon Lord, you know. You'll be in danger."
Yuri and Dian harmonized nicely. Even if it's dangerous, it's my former workplace, and I'm a demon myself anyway. I'll be fine.
"...For now, let's put the re-employment contract talk aside."
"Your words are sometimes incomprehensible."
"That's fine with me."
Ignoring the Demon Lord, who was like a lump of displeasure, I distributed tea and sweets to everyone. Immediately, the Demon Lord's expression changed, and he pounced on the sweets.
"Mm, this is it!"
I guess he just wanted to eat sweets. I thought I had taught Lilia and the others the recipe, though.
"The tea you make is the best."
I thought I had ordered the highest quality tea leaves that would suit the Demon Lord's taste. He must just be throwing a tantrum because the environment has changed. What a troublesome Demon Lord.
"Master, you're kind of grinning, aren't you?"
"It's your imagination."
Oh no. It seems my secretarial habits are showing. I can't help but want to take care of the Demon Lord.
"Ahem, well then, Dian? What's this about the Demon Lord not being able to use magic here?"
That's right. This is what I was most curious about.
"You're a demon, and you don't know?"
"...You're not going to comment on the fact that I'm a demon?"
"I noticed from the first time I met you. But you don't have any malice or harmful intent. You're also admired by the people. I judged that you weren't my enemy, so I didn't say anything."
"A Holy Knight is not just for show, huh?"
"I'm blessed by divine protection."
Dian smiled cheerfully. I thought there was something about him from the first time we met, but it seems he's an even bigger character than I expected.
"Then, please allow me to explain briefly."
Dian's story is as follows. This world is divided into three places: where the gods live, where humans live, and where demons live. Each world must basically remain non-interfering because if the balance is broken, the entire world will be destroyed. If humans, who are weaker than gods and demons, are interfered with excessively, the balance will be broken in an instant. Therefore, gods and demons with strong powers must not interfere with the places where humans live, nor must they use powerful magic. If they break this rule, the human who has been blessed will defeat them as an enemy. If it's a demon, then someone with the blessing of a god. If it's a god, then someone with the blessing of a demon. It's an agreement between the gods and demons.
"...I didn't know."
I've been using magic all over the place, though. I've been distributing products made with magic to humans like crazy, though.
"If you break the agreement, someone who has been blessed will come to defeat you?"
"Normally, the blessed one would receive an oracle and take action. But for some reason, in the case of the Lady Witch, the gods don't seem to care."
I wonder why. Is it because I was originally human, so it's okay? Is it because I'm a reincarnated person? I don't really understand the criteria.
"I only understand that being blessed is amazing."
"We also train to be able to win against humans, but against demons, we should be able to fight even against the Demon Lord."
Dian's gaze is directed at the Demon Lord. I wish they would stop sparking at each other. Dian is a human who has received the blessing of a god. If I look for one, I wonder if there's also a human who has received the blessing of a demon.
"I don't know the reason why the Lady Witch is being overlooked, but Demon Lord, ever since you came here, I've had a feeling that I'll receive an oracle."
"Tch. The agreement only says that we can't use magic against humans. I just came to get back what's mine. I have no reason to fight you."
"Do you think such an excuse will work? You haven't used magic yet, but the fact that the Demon King himself is here is a violation of the agreement, isn't it? Besides, the Witch is not your property."
As expected, the Demon Lord and the Holy Knight. Are they destined to fight?
As I was troubled while looking at the two of them, Yuri, who was sitting next to me, was looking at me with anxious eyes.
"...I'm sorry, Yuri. I didn't mean to deceive you."
It would be a shock to learn that your foster parent is not a human, but a demon.
"I don't care about that. Whether Master is a human, a witch, or a demon. Master is Master. She's an irreplaceable and important person to me."
He's saying something that makes me want to cry. He's really grown up, and I can't help but want to pat Yuri's head, but the Demon Lord and Dian, who were glaring at each other until just now, turned to look at me.
"What are you coddling him for? Make the kid leave his mommy already. Now, you understand the story, right? Demons should go back to where demons belong."
The Demon Lord reached out his hand to grab my arm. But Dian pushed that arm away and pulled me closer.
"Demon Lord, I would appreciate it if you wouldn't touch her so casually. Lady Witch. I reluctantly agree with the Demon Lord, but I agree with letting go of the child. You are a demon, but you are allowed by the gods. Let's continue to help enrich the people together. If it's difficult for you to live here, I'll follow you anywhere."
I feel like he's saying something terrible, but I'm not such a noble being??
"No! Master is going to live here with me! I'll protect Master!"
"Don't let a kid with no power talk big. This is mine."
"I told you to stop treating the Lady Witch like an object."
For some reason, the three of them started arguing again, surrounding me. I really want them to stop. I just want to live in peace.
"Damn it. This is getting nowhere. Come on, let's go home, Miya!!"
The Demon Lord grabbed my waist with all his might and lifted me up in a hug. So close, so close. A beautiful face is so close. And so tall. I don't want you to fly while holding someone.
"...I told you not to touch her so casually."
Dian drew his sword with an expression I had never seen before. The tip of the sword was shining so brightly that it hurt my eyes. That must be the power of the blessing of the gods.
"Do you think a mere human can beat me?"
"As someone who has been blessed, I know how to fight demons."
The two of them took their stances. The Demon Lord had magic power in his palm, and Dian drew his sword from its sheath. A touch-and-go situation. The surrounding air was dyed with unease and became heavy.
"..."
Yuri, who was next to me, groaned in pain.
"Yuri!!"
I had forgotten. Yuri is just a human. He's different from me, a demon and a witch, or Dian, who has been blessed, or the Demon Lord. His body can't possibly withstand such strong magic power and killing intent.
"Stop it, you two!!"
"Shut up, I've decided to blow this guy away."
"Are you openly declaring a violation of the agreement? I don't even need to wait for an oracle, I'll consider you a target for subjugation."
The two of them have no intention of listening at all.
"I'm going to take him back. Humans have no obligation to interfere."
"She is a chosen being. I won't let you do as you please."
For some reason, they're ignoring my will as the person involved and talking about it on their own.
"Master, it's okay about me, so run away."
Kind Yuri is always worried about me. His face is pale blue, and he looks like he's about to collapse. Snap, something snapped inside me.
"Hey."
I heard from Yuri later that my voice at this time was quiet but well-projected, and it was a terribly scary tone.
"Cut it out, you idiots!!"
My scream from the bottom of my stomach and the release of strong magic power stopped the Demon Lord and Dian's movements. The two, who had been facing each other in battle stances until just now, slowly turned towards me, and for some reason, their faces were turning blue. It was the always assertive Demon Lord and Dian, who never stopped smiling. If I were in a normal state of mind, I would find it amusing, but I'm not in the mood right now. I'm angry. Genuinely.
"What are you talking about on your own? I'm going to live the way I want to live."
I slowly approached the two of them.
"If I've been listening since earlier, it's all about taking me back, or being a chosen being; don't decide my way of life based on your own convenience."
"Lady Witch, please calm down."
"Hey, calm down."
The two of them are backing away, but I don't care.
"I don't care about demons, gods, or humans. I just want to have fun as myself."
I glared at them and refined my full power of magic. The two of them are quite skilled, so they won't die. However, I want them to experience pain that's as painful as death. I swung my arm up with all my might.
"Stooooooooooooooooooooop!!!!"
But just before I released my attack, a voice that was different from anyone else's echoed. The atmosphere of the place, which had been heavy until just now, instantly became lighter. It was as if we had been transported to a different place. Or rather, we were being transported.
Until just now, we were in a cottage in the forest, but now we were in a place surrounded by something white and fluffy. Not just me, but the Demon Lord, Dian, and Yuri too.
"Where is this?"
Yuri, whose face had been blue, had regained his color. Relieved by this, I released my attack stance. The Demon Lord and Dian, who had been frozen by my spirit, also released their stances and looked around.
It's different from the place where demons live. For a moment, I braced myself, wondering if it was the place where the gods lived, but the aura and presence were different from the dazzling aura that surrounded Dian.
As I tilted my head, wondering where this was, a person was floating a little distance away from us. The person, who was surrounded by a mysterious light riding on soft, fluffy clouds, had an expression that was unreadable, and I couldn't tell if they were male or female. However, I could intuitively understand that they were human but not human.
"I'm sorry. It was an emergency, so I invited you here."
The voice that spoke slowly was the same voice that had shouted stop earlier. For some reason, I felt a nostalgic feeling.
"Please let me tell you something important."
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