A NEET’s Guide to the Parallel World: Healer, the Strongest Cheat? - Chapter 215

Chapter 215: 242 - Lucius Rosev Wolzwola




A demon king who speaks of not resembling him, with a voice that suits that creepy, riddled face.

The “Welcome Back" part got caught in vain.

Toa slowly enters the study and walks over to his father in front of him.

Unlike when Mr. Electra was there, I don't feel hesitant, but I don't feel my feet move by accident.

And Toa had a hug with her father, the Demon King, to celebrate the reunion as she had earlier.

Demon King, but he looks considerably younger than I imagined.

But the inhabitants of this world are not helpful enough to say how they look at all.

Even so, I am the Demon King. Probably this guy must be pretty old too... but he looks like he's in his mid-thirties or something.

But I guess it's because of this funny penetration and the atmosphere that doesn't make you feel that way.

If this is called charisma, there is a convincing part.

Then when the reunion was over, the Demon King turned to us and turned to us.

I feel cold just because my eyes meet me, and obviously I can tell it's not like Cassandra.

Cold chills don't mean I'm scared, and they're not strong.

Humans often use the expression "weird person" in a mixture of disdain, but this person is a “weird person”.

But I'm not a human being, and I certainly don't despise this guy.

"Take your time, gentlemen," - and I heard Elektra behind me, leaving Lisa and us behind in front of the door, and the door in the room was gone.

And the sound of the door closing sounded, until it was completely deafening, while Mr. Lucius stared at me unintelligibly, silence flowed.

"Are you Mr. Nito"

That didn't sound like a question, it sounded like nuanced already knew.

It's a nuance close to Convince.

"Yes, my name is Nito"

"And that's Mr. Nem and Mr. Sufilia, isn't it?

At this time, I wondered why this man knew the names of Nem and Suphilia.

I forbade Francesca to publish all photos, names, and information that I could identify as being outside of me, including Sierra.

So there's no way this guy, the first person to meet, can be named after the two of us here.

But I found out the answer later.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Lucius, Toa's father. It's called the Demon King here."

The expression and tone do not match.

But in a polite tone. And there shouldn't be so much voice, but it feels like it resonates with my body.

There is definite pressure and emotion there, even though it is voice-colored as if there is no emotion.

I recognize at some point that it is obviously not a human being but another creature.

But those eyes that capture and observe me still seem to have no emotions.

"I see, Hidaka... are you Mr. Masamune? It's an uncomfortable name in the country of play..."

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- Why?

“How did you know?" - I asked vaguely, and when I noticed, I opened my eyes and stared at Mr. Lucius.

"So“ Nito, "you're naming him a pseudonym, right? I see...... Mr. Masamune is......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

That's when Nem took the demon prop - the Gold Bar to the Ghost - out of his pants pocket.

Previously, it was given by me to invert a rare sword, big enough to fit into the palm of my hand.

But take it out, and as soon as Nem becomes conscious, it turns into a gold bar big enough to exceed Nem's back length.

Nem tried to point that pitch-black golden stick at Mr. Lucius, but he noticed my gaze just before he met me, and just held it in his hand and stopped the move.

But vigilance is directed to Mr. Lucius.

Meanwhile, the same goes for Suphilia. Though I haven't taken out The Wrath of the Virgin, I'm on alert.

Mr. Lucius slowly caught both of them gazing as he looked at me into his sight and smiled thinly as he looked back at me again.

"You don't have to be scared. It's just from Skills. Same as Mr. Masamune. No harm done."

I was satisfied with the words.

Me and Toa have the same abilities - the skill "Demon Eye of Truth".

I was somewhat surprised by the fact that I had guessed, but immediately regained my normal mind.

"We're both fine. And Mr. Lucius is Toa's father, isn't he? How rude of you to be on guard, huh?

"... too, I'm sorry"

"Yes..."

Like, "unintentionally”? It was probably some sort of unconscious behavior. Speaking up, they returned calmly to return to me.

But how did you know I was a stranger?

No, it might be too early to say that I understand.

Mr. Lucius asked, and made no determination.

"Toa, I'd like to speak with Mr. Masamune for a moment."

Then Mr. Lucius says that abruptly about what he thought.

"Huh?............... Yeah, I get it"

Toa replied after a brief delay in his reaction without even trying to ask why.

Though there was between, I don't think there's any hesitation there.

Toa is not alert to Mr. Lucius.

That's only natural because he's a father, right? What am I thinking?

No... at a time when I'm thinking of words like "alert," maybe I'm alert to this guy.

I was in a hurry to understand Toa's parents.

There's no big deal there from "Meet Your Parents". But I was thinking somewhere, and I was in a hurry if I had to do it right.

The result was Vigilance. Even though I know that deserves rudeness......

Isn't it convenient...

But the more I trust them in my first meeting, the more I'm not stupid or popular with you. Should be.

But I'm not worried about anything.

I wasn't worried, even though I was wary of strange things, because the other guy was a demon king and clearly different from Cassandra, and the tone and they were a mystery.

"Nito, I'm going to the room..."

- Call me by name.

That's when Toa said something to me, but Mr. Lucius blocked it.

"Toa, then all of you, do what you call him by name. Mr. Masamune? That you don't call yourself Nito while you're in the demonic kingdom? Besides, I hate pseudonyms. It's about not doing anything from the beginning if you're enough to hide yourself. That's wise."

I don't know what that means.

I don't know what this guy knows about me and says that, but even if he did, it's like it says in the diabolical correspondence, what the media is saying is... to the extent that Francesca wrote it.

But I've been like this for a long time.

When this person tells me something, I feel and convince myself of something before reason.

It's not like I'm being brainwashed or anything like that.

I understand that every word makes a lot of sense before I think with my head.

"... ok. Masamune, we're in the room, so I'll see you later, okay?

"Oh, I'll be right there."

Together with Lisa, Toa left the study with Nem and Sufilia.

And I will be left with Mr. Lucius.

The sound of closing the door ended up sounding in the study, and after a while, Lucius sat down on the couch and said, "Why don't you sit down too, Masamune-kun?" He suddenly changed his tone and encouraged him to be familiar.

I sit across the street, as they say.

But when I looked him in the eye, Mr. Lucius's expression remained the same, and his emotions were calm again.

calm enough to even be taken as friendly rather than

Is this some kind of demonic trick or something?

But leaving my doubts behind, in this strange atmosphere, Mr. Lucius started talking.

"When I heard of Cassandra's death, I found out it was by humans, and for the first time in my life, I was interested in people"

Hmm?... first time interested?

Sure, Mr. Lucius seems to be a non-racially bound person... but what do you mean?

This person's emotions are hard to read because they don't show much movement.

But from that side, Mr. Lucius convinces himself, even though I haven't told him anything.

"I see... you should tell me that's a misunderstanding, right? I'm not a race-bound man. I'm just not interested."

"... Interested? than that......"

It's an unnatural conversation, no, can I call this a conversation?

First of all, I didn't say anything.

And about the "conversation" thing, but sometimes there are people who preface what they think.

Some people like that. It would be possible for smart people with excellent communication skills.

But this... I don't think it's that kind of thing.

More, something else...

"You don't need an explanation (,,,,,,)? I'm guessing this is a feeling that Masamune-kun knows too... wasn't it?

Guess what? I'm not talking about that level.

This guy is clearly reading the voice of my heart rather than reading ahead.

“I'm not holding you,” he said, and I immediately said, "How did you know? 'He did not speak up and raised questions in his heart.

As Mr. Lucius read my question, while adding that it was only a “guess," he asked, "You don't need an explanation, do you?" and said this was a feeling I knew too.

... I'm a coward. Of course, I already have an answer that's all the way out to my throat.

But before I always put it in my mouth, I wonder if the words are right in my mind.

"Can you read people's minds?

As hesitation rushed around, I had begun to abandon my strays by the time I asked.

Mr. Lucius's discerning tone. This can't be anything other than being able to read the other person's mind.

"Huh, it's not"

Mr. Lucius denies my words with a smile.

"I'm reading emotions. Masamune-kun, just like you, right? This ability is very rare. Looking all over the continent is nothing but a demon tribe. But I saw your strange emotional movements in a flash. [M] I thought," Do you have the same thing as me? ”

"But that's it for me..."

"- In the meantime, you get used to it. However... the expression is not appropriate. Ability is to understand exactly. Masamune-kun... not" people, "but" beings, "right?

"Being?"

That's what Zephyr said. And that's what Ver said.

And Mr. Khalifa said.

When life consists of Life Information called Being and Cocoon.

"What we feel is the emotion of being. It's not limited to people. People and beings mean different things. Being is the root. And inseparable from emotion..."

"Existence..."

"Gradually the pattern becomes clear. Why does the other person have such feelings at the same time as that word? And why do those questioned have such feelings? In it, you get used to it."

I repeat and say the same thing again, Mr. Lucius.

But I mean, I get used to it.

I guess that's what you're trying to say.

"But this should only be inherited from the direct line of the Demon clan, which is also the ancestor of the Demon clan, Lord Rosev. Speaking in detail, in modern times we only dwell in Wolzoola's bloody royalty. Sometimes with any exceptions, if humans have this ability……"

Then Mr. Lucius looked into my eyes.

And smiles elusively thin.

Probably grabbed something. When I read Mr. Lucius' emotions, I figured that out.

"It can only be the Fool of the Abyss"

... The boulder is Toa's father. No, I can't sort it out in such a nasty way of understanding.

First, this man knows about the abyss.

I also understand that as much as I peek at my status and say to the extent that I have read a few emotions.

You know what I don't.

"They can read and understand the emotions of life. It is so described that the discerned begins to believe in the fool as if by magic, and is taken in by his enlarged presence. If you are, you can snort."

- It's been spotted.

Not even with Emperor Uranos. Is this the Demon King......

But the understanding of the abyss seems similar to that of man.

We (,,,) of the party who are the king's candidates do not refer to ourselves as “abyss fools” etc. Only those who inherited Adams' will will use that expression.

Or just some kind of ignorant person.

I guess this man hasn't touched the abyss. I understand that.

"Hmm? What? Am I wrong? What I read was in the ancient legacy of Rosev, the ancestor of the devil clan..."

And he's a terrible person.

I can't even calm my mind cheaply.

"Do you know better than that? Toa's gonna notice you anyway, right?

But I got caught up in that conversation that seemed to go smoothly until then, and I stopped thinking.

"Notice? What does that mean?

"That's what you asked me, no explanation needed, right? Masamune-kun, you realize what I mean by words, even if you're late for a beat. Aside from exposing it, right?

"Anyway, I don't have to figure it out. But that's far from the expression" understand. "I say it's possible if you get used to it, but I didn't know it was anything you could see that far...... boulder I don't think so either. To be clear, I do not know what Mr Lucius is trying to say. What do you mean," notice ”first? I don't see that. What do you think Toa's gonna notice about me?

"... well, let's just say I don't need to know now"

I see, is this the Demon King? It stinks.

Perhaps this emotion has also been read.

Nothing to be arrogant about, but reading my emotions nonetheless... is a boulder.

Or does that mean that the concept of level doesn't interfere with this ability?

Regarding this ability, it is not shown in the status either.

I've thought of it as a skill, not magic, because it doesn't consume magic, but I didn't think it was more like that than it would appear in the skills section.

But she's already noticed, right?

"Her? Who are you talking about?

No... this guy doesn't answer.

Anyway, I guess I'll bring the earlier word that "no explanation needed” again.

"You know that. That's why you came to see me, isn't it? to her...... to find out about Toa"

…………

I don't know. I don't know... I know.

I know what this guy is trying to say.

"You'll see. Because she's my daughter, right? I don't even need to read emotions. Toa trusts you. Or more?... and you trust Toa again. It's more than that, too."

…………

"I'm not going to interfere. That's what Toa chose. But love and push are different, right? No progress ahead of dependency"

…………

"But maybe you should, huh? For Masamune-kun...... that's harder for Toa to even notice. But... if she and Toa became one, and Toa found out about that darkness you hold, would there be Toa now before you?

"... I don't know what that means"

"Speculation is important, isn't it? First things first. But for one thing, I'll answer what you're most questioning right now."

Mr. Lucius was staring at the tabletop in front of him. He transferred that eye to me.

"I still don't trust you."

".................. Yes"

I was deeply convinced of that word.

To the answer, Mr. Lucius had a thin grin.

"See? You're getting used to one more thing, aren't you? Now you understand the scope of my understanding to a certain extent. That's how the more I use this ability, the more I get used to it. But unlike the abyss, there is no harm."

It's like there's harm in the abyss.

"From my point of view, you are a fool. Other than being stupid, I have nothing to think about so far. The darkness of your heart… I can't read it on a boulder until that reason. But it's stupid. Your powers will probably wipe me out, too, won't they? But you're just a person, no matter what. [M] Human thoughts on human emotions. And it's a human act and... the result. Do you understand?"

Mr. Lucius tells me I'm stupid so I can fold my thoughts from the side of sorting them out.

But gradually, I'm starting to understand that word again.

"That's why I'm not interested. Besides the Demons? I try not to be particularly interested in humans. I don't even need a conversation. Being involved with people is wrong in itself. So why don't we get involved? Let's be clear and straightforward. The reason for this is stress. You guys can't control your emotions. Even if demons and dragons are the most powerful species, they are known for their magic quality and longevity. Of life, the essence of being is emotion. Humans are not interested in learning" it ”. So I'm not interested in humans. I don't trust you."

"Phew..."

I laughed unexpectedly.

There is no emotion in this man's voice. But I don't even feel cold.

Not a millimeter different. I guess I mean it. So I don't even hesitate.

"You have a verse in mind, don't you? You know what I'm talking about."

Then Mr. Lucius takes his seat.

"Tell you what, I don't know who you are. I can only see about your name when it comes to your status, and I didn't know anything more than information about the adventurer Nito out in the public today until I met you in person. I still only know vaguely when I face to face. But... it's just like you are now, right? somehow (,,,,) understand. Who are you?

Mr. Lucius then turned to the door and put his hand on the door knob,

"But Toa likes you. Then I can't say I'm not interested either. I don't mean it... but I can't help it."

And he looked back at me.

"I'm done talking. Let's do it again about the abyss. Let me take a look at Toa's relationship with you. [M] Of humans... it's not so easy to decide, like entrusting a daughter to an abyss."

I stood up and walked to the door to walk out of the room.

I just heard something more, and this guy won't talk about anything.

That's somehow (,,,,) but I see.

But Mr. Lucius,

"I want you to protect Toa"

I said that without even looking in front of the door.

You don't trust me, do you?

"I don't trust you. But... for her, you are what she needs."

"Does it exist? Which one does that mean?

"Both."

I got kicked out of the room (,,,,), and the door's gone.

I was only disturbed by the disturbance, and as a result, I had nothing to gain.

Long preached words.

I don't trust you, but I want you to protect Toa. At the end of the day, see how it goes….

I sigh deeply in front of the door, and I walk out to the end of the hallway without even taking a deep breath.

In the end, Mr. Lucius doesn't know me.

That's just it.

"Pfft... even if you don't tell me, I'll protect you and show you."

That future will not come true. Always protect it and show it.

"Whatever you do."

even if that is silly (,).

▽

- The study of the Demon King.

Lucius stood at the window, looking out as before the political ministers had visited.

What you can see from there is outside the walls of Demon King's Castle - a lake in that forest.

- The Lake of Origin.

Beyond it you can also see a few demonic towns that were visited before the politicians came here.

This is how Lucius often looks at them from here.

But there was no movement in his eyes, and I don't know what he was thinking.

As the political sect felt, the emotion is neither cold nor emotional.

But naturally, there will be emotions.

That's why he keeps looking at the lake. Don't forget that regret.

- At that time, Lucius' expression changed unexpectedly.

The look on your face when you think and realize something, be it human or demonic, is unchangeable.

There was definite surprise and confusion in that expression.

"... Masamune, you say?

And accidentally Lucius shrugs.

The look on his face showed a wobble that wasn't like him, and he was clearly confused.

He opens his eyes and looks over floors and ceilings without meaning - upset.

Lucius was now severely upset.

"No way......... no, that can't be..."

What does he remember and what is he surprised by? But Lucius only knows that.

Lucius immediately shut his mouth and contained the words that leaked so as not to confuse himself.

But my eyes are still shaking.

And I look beyond that window, which seemed to be only an escape of regret, bewildered by that memory I stumbled upon.

"Impossible... you, the hell..."