bookbashuk #306 - Your ring! No, it's your ring
#306 - Your ring! No, it's your ring
"Why do I have to explain why I was in Iris's bedroom? What matters isn't the process, but the result, right? I saved the royal family's face, did such a great thing!"
Kazuma Sato couldn't hold it in after the verdict was handed down.
Not only did he not get any benefits, but he was also being kicked out of the royal capital. Anyone would find that unbearable. If he had known, he wouldn't have handed over that necklace. No matter what, it was still a divine artifact!
But he couldn't do anything about it.
Claire simply questioned why Kazuma Sato, who had been kicked out of the royal palace, would return and even hide in Iris's bedroom. What was the reason for doing so?
He had no way to answer.
He couldn't exactly say that he knew Yunyun and Chris were coming to steal something and had ambushed them in advance, right? That would make it seem like they were all acting together.
That would be even worse.
"Serves you right, Kazuma! Who told you to try to hog all the glory? This is your retribution!" Aqua said angrily, "If you had told us earlier, this wouldn't have happened!"
She was also very angry.
It was one thing for Darkness and Megumin to mess up last night, but even Yunyun didn't do anything. And Kazuma Sato, who was always thinking about going solo, she felt it was because they weren't cooperating.
"I don't want to cooperate with you, you idiot!"
"What did you say!"
The two started arguing again.
Yunyun also came to apologize, saying that her earrings were stolen by a thief last night. Her humble appearance made Yunyun's heart ache.
His fiancée clearly cherished these things, but he acted like that. He was simply inhuman!
Yunyun couldn't help but slap himself.
While the team was blaming each other for not cooperating and causing them to be kicked out, a chuckle came from nearby, but quickly disappeared.
Everyone turned their heads.
They found Iris standing behind them, her face flushed and her head lowered, her shoulders shaking slightly.
She was clearly laughing.
She was probably the happiest person this time.
There were no winners in this event. Whether it was Yunyun's side as the thieves, Claire's side as the defenders, or Kazuma Sato, who was trying to take advantage of the situation, none of them gained any advantage.
If there had to be a final winner.
Then it would only be Iris, who knew the whole story and sat back and watched.
Thinking about it carefully, could it be that this event also unfolded as she had planned? Yunyun hadn't forgotten the bizarre incident they encountered in the royal capital's underground dungeon.
"Princess Iris, why are you here?"
Darkness took the initiative to ask.
Her expression was slightly complicated. After all, she had always thought that the princess was pure and lovely, but in reality, she had such a mischievous personality, actually asking everyone to play such an excessive game with her.
If Claire knew, she would definitely be angry enough to chop Yunyun and the others into pieces, so it was better not to say anything.
Speaking of which…
Darkness looked at Iris's chest. The necklace was no longer there.
Iris seemed to guess what she wanted to ask and took the initiative to say, "That magical item seems to have the ability to exchange bodies with others. Considering its danger and to prevent thieves from stealing it again, I have asked Aqua to help seal it."
"That's right! This is my achievement!"
The idiot goddess puffed out her chest.
It was clear that she wanted to take credit, but there was no way she would get any reward in this situation. It was good enough that she wasn't charged with the crime of failing to protect the royal family.
Yunyun breathed a sigh of relief.
He was really afraid that Iris hadn't had enough fun and would insist on doing it again.
Seeing Yunyun's relieved expression, Iris's expression became somewhat depressed. She lowered her head, looking very guilty. She must have realized how much trouble her selfishness had caused others.
Because of her whim, not only Yunyun and the others, but Claire and the others also suffered a lot of criticism. Rumors spread in the royal capital that she was not qualified to be Iris's guard. But because she was the eldest daughter of the great noble Senfonia family, the voices were quickly suppressed.
But the trouble caused could not be erased.
"It's okay, Iris."
He put his hand on her head.
"Huh?"
"I actually enjoyed this whole thing."
"Really!?"
"Of course!"
Except for Yunyun, no Crimson Demon disliked showing off. Although it wasn't prearranged and they couldn't promote their names, the feeling of being able to come and go freely in the royal palace and leave a legend was really exhilarating.
It was just the fact that he was robbed of the reward at the end that made him resentful.
"By the way!"
Iris looked into Yunyun's eyes and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Yunyun, I have a favor to ask of you."
Hmm?
Iris, who had been selfish since they met again, seemed to feel sorry for her possible selfishness again.
But Yunyun didn't urge her, but waited silently. Then Iris seemed to have made up her mind, clenched her fists with a serious face, and slowly opened her mouth to say her selfish request.
"—I hope Yunyun can defeat the Demon King!"
"No problem."
"I know this is a selfish request, a great feat that almost no one can accomplish, but I hope Yunyun can… what?"
"I said no problem. After all, my initial goal was to defeat the Demon King."
Or rather, one of the prerequisites for overthrowing the Demon King.
"Really!?"
"Of course! Not only me, but also my companions—"
Yunyun stepped aside, and Kazuma Sato and the others behind him all showed confident smiles, striking handsome poses.
"We all have the same goal."
"That's, that's great…"
Iris seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said, patting her chest, "If it's Yunyun, you will definitely be able to do it. I'm counting on you to work hard on the subjugation of the Demon King… May the goddess protect Yunyun's martial fortune!"
She showed a full smile.
"But it's not limited to this."
"Huh?"
"My goal is not just to subjugate the Demon King, my ultimate goal is to become the Demon King! But, I will not be the current Demon King, I want to be the most benevolent, the most virtuous, the most supreme, the most powerful Demon King!"
"Eh————!?"
Iris obviously didn't expect Yunyun to say that. Becoming the Demon King… if that was the case, if that was the case…!
"Bu-but!"
"Iris, I remember that the opening of the heroic saga is usually when the Demon King kidnaps the princess. So before that, Iris, you just wait, I will kidnap you soon."
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"…Okay!"
A big smile appeared on her little face.
Saying that he wanted to become the Demon King and kidnap the princess in front of everyone. That is to say, the person who said this was Yunyun, if it was Kazuma Sato, Claire would have drawn her sword and chopped him down long ago.
"In that case, I will cherish that love letter."
"Lo-love letter?"
Yunyun was stunned for a moment.
Why didn't he know that he wrote a love letter?
"After the Sword of Damocles falls, when the blue and white moon hangs high to celebrate the end; I will descend on the most romantic castle spire to visit the noblest smile; this is a date between bodies, please allow me to steal your heart… that's right, isn't it?"
The shy girl recited the pre-warning letter like a love poem.
The reason why Claire was furious was revealed!
"Iris, that is—"
"The pre-warning letter, right? I know."
Iris covered her mouth and chuckled when she saw Yunyun's nervous appearance. Her mischievous behavior made Yunyun immediately realize that he had been deceived.
"But I didn't expect Yunyun to be so resistant."
"Please don't get me wrong, Iris. My love letter is not so cheap. I will write you a high-quality love letter later!"
"Really? Then I will look forward to your request!"
"Ah, look forward to it!"
…Damn it, I've been tricked again!
Yunyun slapped his forehead. He was actually tricked twice in a very short time! He looked at the cheering princess with amusement and anger.
"By the way, Yunyun, is that still on you?"
"Yes."
Yunyun flipped his wrist.
A ring appeared in the palm of his hand.
This was something that was given to him when he got the necklace last night. He didn't understand why Iris gave it to him… Speaking of which, isn't this ring the ring that the royal family gives to their partner?
"Your ring."
"No, it's your ring."
Iris didn't take the ring that was handed over, but put it on Yunyun's left ring finger.
Hey, hey, hey!
Then she saw her put her hands together, with a pious and expectant look, and said softly, "May Yunyun overcome obstacles and become the great existence you aspire to be. I will always be waiting for you."
After saying that, she tiptoed.
And gently kissed Yunyun on the cheek.
This action was like a wife seeing off her husband on an expedition.
"Wa-wait a minute…!"
Megumin couldn't hold it in anymore. She shouted loudly, "How dare you kiss Yunyun, do you want to fight me? Even if you call me 'elder sister', I won't forgive you!"
"Yo-you want to fight? The ro-royal family is very strong, you know!"
The two of them suddenly started fighting.
Causing Yunyun and Claire to quickly stop them.
"Megumin, stop it! I know you're angry, but didn't we become friends with Iris yesterday? Why are you arguing again today? Friends shouldn't argue!"
"Princess Iris, please calm down! You have never fought before, how could you do such a thing? Also, what was that just now? Why did you do that to Lord Yunyun!"
Obviously they didn't understand the reason.
After arguing for a while.
Megumin was angry at Yunyun for caring about her friends, feeling that it was her weakness that allowed Iris to take an inch and want a mile; while Claire glared at Yunyun like she was looking at a love rival, muttering words like 'enemy' and 'expel'.
Looking at the time, it was almost time.
"Miss Rein, I'm counting on you."
"Yes, leave it to me."
Yunyun asked Rein to cast the teleportation magic.
Teleportation magic can store up to three coordinate points, and in the Crimson Demon Village, Axel, Alcanretia, the Royal Palace Courtyard, and the Royal Capital Hotel, Yunyun covered Axel and Alcanretia, so Rein's help was needed for the transfer.
"Goodbye, Iris, I will come to see you again."
"Goodbye."
After saying goodbye to Iris, Yunyun and the others returned to Axel.