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.
[What she means to them]
Translated by: ME
"Please let me tell you something important."
The voice and words shattered the lid on my memories.
I was called by this voice right before my death in my previous life. It told me to come here because there was something important to talk about. I only remember reflexively replying, "Yes," out of habit from work.
"Miya-san. Or, is it Miriam-san now? It's been a while."
I can feel that being smiling at me.
"I don't know if you remember, but I am the being who governs this world. I am the one who reincarnated you."
"...I kind of remember."
That's right. This being is the one who reincarnated me here.
"I was in a hurry back then, so I couldn't explain anything, and I'm sorry for deciding on your reincarnation destination without your permission."
I was called here, but then I was pushed away with, "Sorry, I have some errands to run." And when I woke up, I had become a demon girl.
Why did I forget?
"...Are you saying you're a god?"
The Demon King, who had been silently listening behind me, spoke to it suspiciously.
"No, Demon King of this era. I am the creator who made the gods, humans, and demons. I am not a god. I am something of a higher order."
"Higher than a god, you say?"
"Yes, higher than the Demon King."
The Demon King instantly went into battle mode, but with a slight movement of its arm, all of its magical power vanished. The Demon King is stunned, and Dian, who was also preparing for battle, is similarly frozen in surprise as his aura disappears.
Yuri, who was about to rush to my side, seems bewildered by the unusual atmosphere.
"I'm sorry, but I have something to talk about with her. Please be quiet for a moment."
When it raised its finger, the three of them were enveloped in white, fluffy stuff and disappeared.
It cheerfully told me, who was panicking, "It's okay."
"I'm just going to have them sleep for a little while. I'll put them back properly later."
"...This is scary."
"Yes, I haven't explained it, have I?"
"Also, I don't even know what to call you."
"I don't have a name. However, it would be inconvenient to talk, so please call me Roze. It's a name given to me by a reincarnated person just like you a long time ago."
"There are other reincarnated people besides me?"
Roze, as it called itself, began to speak slowly. This world is in a completely different dimension from the world I was in, and it maintains its balance with three different types of beings: gods, humans, and demons.
However, the balance is occasionally disrupted, leading to a crisis of collapse or misguided development. In such cases, the creator is allowed to summon foreign elements from other worlds to bring about change in the world.
In Roze's world, the demons and gods had been feuding for a long time and stubbornly refused to get involved with humans, which had stopped growth and development. The reincarnated person has the role of a tuner, and is responsible for developing this world.
The tuner is summoned by the creator on a whim every few decades or centuries, so there are rarely multiple tuners at the same time. The last one before me was about 200 years ago.
"I take the souls waiting for reincarnation after their bodies die, and have them born in this world."
I see. So, I was the one chosen this time.
"Normally, when you reincarnate, I would explain things, ask about your desired reincarnation destination, and give you the abilities you want, but..."
It seemed apologetic.
"At that time, similar reincarnations were taking place in other worlds, and my power was being drawn away. I didn't have enough power left to reincarnate you, so I had to throw you out without explaining anything or fulfilling your wishes. I'm really sorry."
Apparently, I couldn't receive the various things I should have been able to receive. I'm starting to get angry.
"I could only leave your memories of your previous life intact, add a little more magical power to the demon body you were about to be born into, and reincarnate you. How is it? Do you have any complaints?"
"...I don't have any particular complaints."
"I'm relieved. There's a rule that I can't get involved with reincarnated people for a certain period of time, so I was really worried about whether you would be able to live properly."
So, you threw me out even though there's such a rule?
"But I haven't done anything special, you know? I've just been living my life the way I like."
"That's fine. Just the fact that you, a foreign element, are living in this world has an impact, and you've spread new cultures and tools more than enough."
"Is that so?"
"You may not realize it yourself, but your existence is having a considerable impact."
I've just been living as I pleased, but that was a good thing. Result is all that matters, I guess.
"But I never thought you would get involved with not only the Demon King, but even someone blessed by the gods."
That was unexpected for me too. As for the Demon King, I ran away once, but he's still chasing after me. What is he thinking? Does work really not progress that much without me?
"Has anyone ever told you that you're dense?"
For some reason, Roze seems a little exasperated. How rude. I've lived as a secretary, sensitive to the atmosphere around me, you know.
"...However, it was unexpected that the demons and the blessed would fight, but it's even more unexpected that you would try to join the battle."
"That's where I should be angry, right?"
"I can understand that, but..."
"So, why did you stop me?"
"Because I wanted to stop this world from collapsing."
"........Huh?"
What did you just say?
"You were born into a demon body and wield magical power, but you have a power that is different from the principles of this world. It's neither demonic nor divine. If you were to unleash that power in earnest, the balance would not only be disrupted, but it would be completely thrown off, and that place would cease to exist."
"Wh-Why is that!!??"
"That's what reincarnated people are like in the first place. Special, unique, and the strongest. They have the power to win even if they fight against gods or demons."
For some reason, I sense a smug look.
"No, no. I haven't heard that. I don't know that."
"I hadn't explained it, had I? My power has finally returned, and the period of no contact has ended, so I was in a hurry to summon you, but I panicked because of the commotion."
Apparently, Roze was also in an unexpected situation.
"But I was surprised that you were in the midst of such an obvious holy-demonic war, or rather, a love triangle."
My blood vessels are about to burst at Roze, who is laughing like she's rolling a bell.
"Don't joke around."
"Huh?"
"I reincarnated without knowing why, and I just wanted to live peacefully, but I'm getting caught up in fights, and I'm special because I'm a reincarnated person. Can you please stop messing with me??"
"W-Wait, calm down."
"How can I stay calm? Think about it, what am I supposed to do! There's too much information to process!!"
I can feel power filling my body. It's the strong power I felt when the Demon King and Dian were about to fight. When I look at myself closely, I see a mysterious power enveloping my entire body, different from magical power or the aura of the gods.
"Please calm down. Your power is omnipotent, so it's effective even against me."
"Then let me punch you once."
"Huh?"
"I've been left alone for so long, so let me punch you once to feel better."
"H-How can you be allowed to punch the creator!"
"How can you be allowed to reincarnate me without any explanation???"
"H-Hiiiii."
Roze tries to run away, but I reach out and grab her arm.
"I-I'm sorry. I'll apologize, so please. I'll grant you any wish as an apology."
"...Anything?"
"Yes, anything! You can have the special abilities you should have been able to choose during reincarnation, or you can even change your reincarnation destination to a god from now on. There are various options!"
"Hmm...?"
"Please don't punch me."
My anger suddenly subsides at Roze's crying voice. What's the fun in fighting such a weak-willed opponent? It's starting to feel silly.
"...Then let me quit being a tuner."
"Huh?"
"I want to live freely without having any role."
"But, you were reincarnated into another world as a tuner, so..."
"Didn't you say I could do anything just now?"
"Uu."
Roze seems to be thinking seriously about something, and she starts holding her head, saying, "Oh, no, no."
"It may be impossible to quit. It's the information of the soul itself."
"Is that so?"
When I clench my fist, Roze's face changes and she frantically shakes her head.
"E-Even so, I can lighten the role!"
The compromise presented was this: Normally, tuners are destined to bring about the development and change of life with their special abilities. However, I would escape that destiny, and the impact of my actions on the world would be minimized.
"The items and knowledge you have spread so far have been easily accepted by those around you. Even your own existence. That's because you are a tuner, so a comfortable environment naturally arose. Is it okay if that power weakens in the future?"
I see. So, the reason why the events I've been involved in have turned out so conveniently for me is because of that. The reason why the people in the village are all good people is also because of the reincarnated cheat. The reason why the Demon King and the Holy Knight are attracted to me is also because of that? I understand.
"Only the environment was arranged to be convenient for you. It doesn't affect your heart, you know?"
"...Is that so?"
"Even the creator cannot manipulate the hearts of those around you who admire you."
Then, what is the Demon King's and Dian's pointless obsession?
"The reason why those around you won't leave you alone is your own charm. You don't seem to be aware of it, though."
I wish you would stop reading my mind so often.
"Anything else? Is there anything else you want?"
"...The truth is, it's all so sudden that I can't think of anything, but, well, I want you to do something about my growth rate. Even though I'm in the form of an adult thanks to the ring, it's uncomfortable that my body is still that of a little girl."
"I see. Then, let's speed up your growth a little more. Your lifespan is based on the demon standard, so it will be gentle, but I will adjust it so that you will be in a form appropriate for your mental age in a few years."
"That would be helpful."
"If you think of anything else, please think of it strongly. I can create opportunities for you to contact me directly a few more times."
It's very generous considering I've been left alone until now. You really don't want to be punched.
"Of course I don't. No one likes being hurt."
"So, don't read my mind."
Talking to Roze is really tiring.
"Well then, there are still many stories to tell, but let's leave it at this for now. It's not good to keep the others here for a long time, let alone you. They'll be waking up soon, so let's return them over there once."
When Roze waved her finger, the Demon King, Dian, and Yuri, who had disappeared, appeared as if they were being thrown out of the bubbles.
"Everyone!"
"They're just unconscious. I'll keep my involvement to a minimum, so let's have them return as they are."
When Roze snapped her fingers, we were suddenly back in the forest hut again. What a selfish treatment.
I'll punch you next time I see you. Yes, I'll do that.
As I clenched my fist with a renewed determination, the three who had been unconscious slowly woke up. I'll save the plan to punch Roze for another time, and for now, I have to deal with the problems in front of me.
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