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.
[I'm going to resign right away]
Translated by: ME
It has been quite a while since I became the Demon Lord's secretary. Even though I'm called the Demon Lord's secretary, my work hasn't changed much from what I used to do. In the morning, I help Tims with his paperwork, and in the afternoon, I assist Almus while making sweets with Lilia and Rorona. At noon, we all have tea time together.
The only things that have changed are that the Demon Lord now joins us for tea time with a matter-of-course expression, and the number of troublesome tasks, or rather, unreasonable demands that the Demon Lord brings, has increased. Honestly, it's all so trivial, like wanting golden fur or wanting to cultivate a rare flower in the Demon Lord's castle garden. Occasionally, important matters are involved, but adjusting those isn't my job; it's Chancellor Tims' job. I'm just a secretary, a behind-the-scenes person among behind-the-scenes people.
It may sound like I'm bragging, but I think that with a secretary like me around, the work in the Demon Lord's castle has become smoother. The sweets are popular, and the Demon Lord's temper tantrums have decreased, or so I've heard.
"Hey, Secretary. These sweets are delicious."
"I'm glad to hear that."
The Demon Lord is so handsome that he's almost scary when he's silent, but when his eyes light up at the sight of sweets, he looks like a child. If I think of his unreasonable demands as a child's whims, they're kind of cute.
I believed that I could continue to lead a moderately busy and enjoyable secretary life like this. Until that day.
Tims, who suddenly needed some old documents that were stored in the library, asked me to search for them in the library next to the Demon Lord's room. I didn't even know there was a library in a place like this. As I was moving my hands while thinking that I should organize this place once my work settled down, I sensed that the Demon Lord had returned.
Normally, I should show my face to greet him, but I was in the middle of searching for something and I was dirty. Thinking that it would be fine to do it later, I continued working when I heard voices.
"Then, -- like that."
"Haha."
It seemed that he was telling his subordinate something. Although he could be like a spoiled child, he seemed to be doing his job as a Demon Lord properly. He was well-liked by those around him, so he must be a good king.
"By the way, where did that secretary of mine go?"
"Who knows? Maybe she's with the Chancellor?"
"I see."
"Is there something you need?"
"No, Mira asked me for the secretary's name today. I didn't know, so I thought I'd ask."
I felt the blood drain from my body. He doesn't remember my name? Even though I've been serving him for so long? Haven't Tims and Almus called me in front of the Demon Lord before? I've helped with various tasks, and it may be conceited of me to say so, but I should have been useful.
Something snapped inside my head. This is the job I wanted. It's fun to have a lot to do. I've faced the job of secretary with pride. However, it's different if I'm being disregarded as an individual. What's the point of serving a boss who doesn't even remember my name?
My swirling thoughts made a full rotation, and I made up my mind. Leaving the Demon Lord's room, which had become deserted at some point, I returned to Tims with the documents I had found.
"That was fast. As expected of Miya."
I felt bad for Tims, who was smiling, but love me, love my dog. I had no interest in people who admired and served a Demon Lord who didn't remember my name.
"I'm sorry, but I'm going to make this my last job."
"...What's with the suddenness?"
"I'd like to resign, effective immediately."
Tims' smile froze on his face at my words.
"I wonder if I need a resignation letter? I don't think we even had an employment contract in the first place, but I'll write one just in case. It's a pain if you try to argue with me."
I scribbled roughly with a pen on a blank piece of paper that was on Tims' desk.
'To the Demon Lord, I am resigning due to personal reasons. From your secretary.'
After writing a concise and perfect note, I placed it in front of Tims, who was still frozen.
"Well then."
"Wa, wait a minute!!!"
I left the room as if shaking off Tims, who was hurriedly trying to stop me. I ran into Alms, who was walking towards me, so I decided to greet him while I was at it.
"Yo, Miya. Where are you going?"
"I'm quitting this place. See ya."
When I waved goodbye, Almus, who apparently didn't understand what that meant, reflexively waved back. I left the castle quickly before I could be stopped unnecessarily.
The gatekeeper who I had spoken to first was standing there just like he was back then. When I gave a small nod, he returned the greeting with a puzzled look.
This is a place where I've spent quite a long time in my second life. I'm attached to it. However, I was born as a demon who is free to do what I like. I have no interest in serving someone who I've lost affection for, so I'll do as I please.
As I walked through the city, I wondered where I should run away to before pursuers came after me. I've gained a lot of knowledge. I also have experience with magic. I'm already tired of being a secretary like in my previous life, so I was thinking about what I should do next when I remembered Hiiragi.
That's right, I'll become a witch. I'll live where humans live and become a witch who makes medicine and sweets to make a living. Once I started thinking about it, I couldn't stop getting excited. I chanted a spell for teleportation magic.
Thank you for reading. If you want to help my hobby please download and install LDP9 with my link down below. Just Click the small yellow LDPlayer Banner.
OR
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
No comments:
Post a Comment