I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party

186 – Side Story 2. The Story After, Garnet (2)

The story afterward, Garnet (2)

Robeno is a commander who decided to remain in the Demon King’s army even after the Demon King changed from Belphegor to Jim.

Even though the world has become peaceful, that authority doesn’t go anywhere. Furthermore, now that you’re the head of a household, shouldn’t you be upright for the sake of your future children?

It remained in that sense.

But that’s not the only reason. Since Robeno was strong and capable, he would have been treated well wherever he went.

The reason he decided to remain in the Demon King’s Army was because he felt he owed a favor to the new Demon King, Jim.

Even though he sat on the Demon King’s throne for political reasons rather than strength.

I know what he did.

He purified the Demon Realm, which was a land of death, by burning everything he had.

Didn’t he perform such a miracle and lose his power in return?

While others would have taken advantage of the moment of weakness, Robeno held in awe the one who had sacrificed everything to save the world.

Yes, that’s why Robeno was able to serve Jim with relative sincerity.

Belphegor, the former Demon King, also supported Jim, so he had nothing to be hesitant about.

In that situation, the Demon King he must believe in, follow, and be loyal to is in the hands of a fiery, crazy woman.

What’s more, he’s got burns all over his body and is lying in a state of disarray.

“This crazy b*tch finally did it.”

Unpleasant words that come out naturally from one’s usual impression.

“What, you crazy b*tch?”

And Garnet, who boasts a dirty personality just like that impression.

Even though it was a situation that could have been resolved through dialogue, the two didn’t do so.

“Okay, okay. Calm down, Lord Ronobe. There’s a misunderstanding. I suggested this transport. I thought this would be a good way to move quickly since I tend to walk slowly.”

“You want me to believe that? Ha! No. It’s hard to say that while that crazy b*tch is right next to you. Alright, anytime. If it’s hard to say, just blink when you have a chance. I’ll save you right then.”

“???”

It was Ronobe’s own consideration. However, he didn’t know. Blinking is something that can’t be helped as a human being.

Most close combat fighters would have practiced not to blink, but Jim is a magician.

I thought that fighting as a member of the Demon King’s Army of Ronobeya would be enough to do that, but I couldn’t help but think that my standards were too high.

Moreover, Jim is now in a situation where he is no different from an ordinary person who can’t even use magic.

Even if you try not to blink, you can’t.

And when I try to be conscious of it, my eyes feel even more heavy.

“excuse me…….”

It was the moment when I was trying to explain the situation.

Jim blinked naturally, and Ronobe took that as a signal and immediately attacked Garnet.

“Should we try this?”

“With you? Me? This isn’t funny. This is pest control.”

The red flames that engulf the world and the blue sparkling blades of water intersect.

Just once.

Although it was only a deterrent attack, its impact was significant.

The air, which had been a little chilly, became so hot that it was hard to breathe, and the steam that filled the surroundings obscured even my vision.

The sudden change sent Jim flying into the air.

The water evaporated and was blown away by the rapidly expanding air.

“ah.”

Die.

Jim looked out at the vast sky and concluded that.

He never imagined that his death would be an accident.

A three-stage transformation that leads to buoyancy, stagnation, and ultimately to falling.

“Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!”

Jim screamed.

I shouted it so that no one would hear. But if you had a mind, wouldn’t you try to save at least one person?

And Jim’s prediction was correct.

Jim, who had stopped mid-air as if his chin had been caught on something, let out a sigh of relief and raised his head to check who had saved him.

“Hello, Demon King?”

“… … I think you and I both made a mistake in getting married.”

“Am I happy?”

“Then it is fine.”

Robeno and Garnet, the masterminds of the incident.

Neither of them tried to save their luggage. On the contrary, they were still looking back and fighting each other. It was clear that they were taking out their pent-up anger on each other while pretending to think of each other.

“Could you please stop those two? They won’t listen to me.”

“Um… … . Okay.”

Lacrima was kind to Jim. It was for the same reason as Robeno, but also because Jim was easy to deal with. She had already been punished numerous times for her speech when Belphegor was the Demon King.

“Okay, okay, everyone stop the violence!”

“… … .”

“… … .”

At Lacrima’s single word, Robeno and Garnet, who seemed ready to kill each other at any moment, stopped.

Robeno was a husband who listened to his wife well, while Garnet personally found Lacrima difficult.

When her fantasy became real, she had witnessed countless cockroaches in the past.

Eventually, the battle between the two stopped.

In that short period of time, Garnet had been pushed quite a bit, as the hem of her dress was torn here and there.

On the other hand, Robeno, as expected of a being who had ascended to transcendence, did not have a single scratch.

However, Garnet’s stamina was not insignificant, so Robeno also stood still and took a deep breath.

But that’s not what’s important.

Yeah, the important thing is… … .

‘You didn’t even listen to what I said… … .’

The point is that it is disappointing.

Are these kids really loyal to me?

Even if Robeno made a hundred-year pact with Lacrima, Garnet is still Jim’s wife. How can she not think of Jim at all?

In that way, Jim’s discontent was swirling inside his mind.

“Why were you all fighting!”

“No, that crazy b*tch… … .”

“The nerd like…”

“Stop it! Do you think I stopped you two just to listen to you blame others? The Demon King almost died because of you two!”

Lacrima’s charisma.

Jim was intimidated by Lacrima’s appearance, who was more charismatic than him.

Of course, Lacrima is much stronger than something like Jim.

But isn’t her actual power lower than Robeno and Garnet?

Even if you have special skills.

Even if you design the fight perfectly.

If you get hit even once, Lacrima will scream and die.

How could it not be surprising to see him confidently walking on such a tightrope?

“No, I mean… … .”

“I did nothing wrong.”

But, that’s that and this is this. The relationship between Robeno and Garnet was already so bad that it could not be repaired.

So how can I explain it properly?

Ultimately, the explanation fell to Jim, another party to the affair.

“I’m trying to escape the Demon King’s castle. Garnet helped me with that.”

Jim answered honestly.

“… … So right now. Does that mean that the person in charge of the entire Demon World is going to throw everything away and run away?”

“I can’t say no.”

To be honest, it was uncertain whether he would be convinced.

***

The one who carries the devil’s karma throws it away and runs away.

In such an absurd situation, Robeno made an unexpected decision.

“Are you okay?”

“uh.”

“There might be great confusion.”

“Maybe so. No, if the period is long, it will be difficult for us too.”

Robeno condoned Jim’s escape.

And I even swore that I wouldn’t answer even if someone asked.

He didn’t know that his weakness was like Garnet’s, and that it would be better for the Demon World to stop Jim’s escape rather than condone it.

Still, I made that decision.

“… … Because I know how you feel.”

The interaction with Jim is not long.

The interaction with the warrior party is also not very long.

What Robeno can determine is that Jim gave up everything to purify the Demon World and that he was forced into the Demon King’s seat.

I acknowledged its nobility and at the same time felt sorry for its situation.

However, there was another reason why he decided to pretend not to see Jim’s escape.

In the past, the marriage between Robeno and Lacrima was forced upon.

Conversation with the warrior Esmeralda.

Robeno felt it then.

“That would make you want to run away.”

The Demon King’s companion had considerable madness hidden in his eyes.

***

Day 1 after leaving the Demon King’s Castle.

Jim and Garnet decided to spend the night in an abandoned cabin nearby.

Even though it was short, I felt tired from the battle with Robeno, and Jim was also quite mentally exhausted from the terrifying experience.

So I considered myself lucky when I discovered an abandoned cabin nearby.

But, when you get inside it.

“… … .”

They could see.

From the outside, it looks like an ordinary looking cabin. However, the inside is different.

A room blocked by iron bars, and next to it, full of equipment for restraining and torturing someone.

“What the heck… … .”

Garnet realized.

I was traumatized because I was once tied up and left behind by the ＜Eye of Truth＞ and an extra.