On the other hand, Regen looked around while sitting at the dinner table, waiting for Maevia to come.

Father, what if the food gets cold before Her Grace returns?

Eve is not coming soon.

Aedis cut the steak and told Regen a second time.

When he learned that Maevias presence had disappeared outside the castle, he ordered the head chef to bring only his and Regens portions of food.

Regen had clearly heard it too.

However, Regen could hardly shake off his disappointment.

I can wait a little longer

Regen muttered with a sullen face.

He didnt want the mealtime to go on like this without Maevia.

The moment Regen exhaled a sigh, Shaula came in with her sword.

Lets fight!

Shaula?

Regens eyes widened.

Aedis, not caring whether or not Shaula made a fuss, cut the steak and put it in front of Regen.

The steak pieces were cut into equal sizes.

Shaula wrinkled her nose and provoked Aedis, who boasted of his perfect cutting skills.

Master, lets fight, shall we?

Reluctantly, Aediss gaze shifted.

He looked displeased at Shaulas greatsword, which had been coated with his magical powers.

Its the magic that I gave to my wife. It was not to be handed over to someone else.

Even if he hadnt overheard the conversation between Maevia and Shaula, he could have guessed how this happened.

Shaula was a terribly simple beast.

Her nature was really close to an unspeakable taboo.

So people feared her and thought it best to avoid her, but in fact, she certainly had the same qualities as him.

Although her size was small, it was a problem.

Knowing such a fact, Aedis was a bit surprised by Shaula, who listened to Maevias request so well.

Because he knew how dirty she was and how she would not listen, as a boss who had put Shaula in the position of Knight Commander.

She basically ignored beings weaker than herself, but she didnt really listen to the words of the strong.

Even if he tells her to stay still, she kills them, and if he tells her to be patient, she kills them. If he tells her to kill them, she kills them, regardless of whether they are enemies or allies.

It was no great surprise that Maevia had asked to have Shaula as her escort knight.

Those words were said because beasts follow Maevia so well that they thought she would listen as well.

If it had been someone elses request, Shaula would have disregarded it even if they had paid a much higher price.

Even if the opponent was Aedis, it was the same.

So strangely, he never thought she would have listened to Eve very well.

Aedis acknowledged the hard work, but he did not give up the thought of being grumpy.

Come to think of it, I havent questioned you for leaving Eve on the side of the road.

Eh?

Shaulas hand, who was wielding a threatening sword, suddenly twisted.

Aedis had a bright face.

Shall we talk a little bit about that?

Shaula unknowingly took a step back from him.

Even if she insisted that it was something she didnt even remember, it was obvious that it wouldnt work.

M-master? I asked to fight, I didnt mean for you to make me lose unilaterally.

You dare make Eve go to such an unsanitary bar?

Aediss expression was still gentle, but Shaula felt goosebumps all over her body.

Even if he had a villainous face and a gentle expression, he was just a villain after all.

Even Regens face was full of shock as he ate Aediss sliced steak with a fork.

Did you leave Her Grace by the roadside?!

Uh, um, Ill have to come back later

Shaula rarely managed to grasp the atmosphere, but before she could run away, the door to the dining room closed on its own.

Just as the thought of X was passing through Shaulas head, Aedis said with a face like a demon king who surpassed a villain.

I just want to let it go, but it must have been Eves request, so I have to complete it to the end. You can disappoint me, but dont disappoint Eve.

Proposal? No, it was just an order.

***

Haa.

As I sighed, the dragon spirit flinched.

[M-master.]

The hoarse voice was a little creepy.

I wont leave you, so just call me by my name.

[Sniffle, Eve]

He said that hell torture Gilbert and chew off his fingers, now he cries like this because he is afraid of being thrown away.

Anyway, even though Paimon lived for over 500 years, it was clear that his mental age was much younger than mine.

I waved the golden key.

I will ask one more thing. Is it okay to leave with Paimon alone and not me?

[Ugh.]

[Eve?!]

I was just asking, but Paimon jumped.

The golden key flickered just twice as if it really didnt like it because someone saw it as something that contained Aediss magical power.

It meant that it was possible.

Paimon reacted even more radically.

[I hate that! How can you leave me here and go alone!]

It was a tearful tribute.

When I got here, I remembered that only the tip of the golden key had changed color slightly.

Even now, most of the keys were golden.

You seem to still have enough magical power, but why cant the two of us move together?

The key was silent.

I reminded myself again that the magic contained in the key belonged to Aedis. Aedis hates Paimon.

Perhaps Aediss magical powers equally disliked Paimon.

Are you sure you dont like Paimon? But, cant you just look at me and think that its cute too? Huh? Please, Aediss magic.

[E-eve? Are you crazy?]

You, be quiet.

Ill cheer for you. I can kiss you? Huh?

I hardily coaxed the key while ignoring Paimon whose pupils were shaking.

After a few minutes passed, the key turned into a strange state that seemed to be slightly hot and even red.

The key wriggled wildly out of my hand, leaving a huge gap in my palm.

Can I go out with Paimon?

The key flickered as if to answer.

As if I had used a large amount of magic this time, I retrieved the key that was limping in the air and beckoned to Paimon.

Lets go.

[Its because its the Demon Kings, so its so unlucky! Sorry! Dont close the door when youre leaving!]

Paimon apologized to the trembling key and followed me out of the crevice in a hurry.

So, we arrived at the top of a certain mountain, and the sun had already set.

Hungry, hungry. Should I have dinner and go out?

[Im out! My pride is crumpled, but Im out anyway!]

I patted Paimon, who breathed in the fresh air to his hearts content. In my mind, Ive been trying to figure out where Gilbert should go.

If there was Kalen in the capital, there were a few guys who followed Gilbert similarly in the North.

But Paimon, how can I burn Gilberts aura?

[Huh? Simple. All you have to do is show me the dogs aura from a distance.]

Then I will provoke Gilbert

Suddenly, Paimon went into a rage.

[Eve, are you crazy?!]

Yes?

[No way! If you want to do that, you shouldnt do anything!]

Why are you suddenly threatening me?

I tried to refute Paimon, who tried to act as a guardian all of a sudden, but he didnt even give me a chance to explain.

[From start to finish, Ill take care of it, so you just watch from behind! And the humans who contracted with the spirits originally dont come forward when they fight, right? What do you really know?!]

We were noy very strict contract partners. Some humans who made a contract with spirits might step out.

For once, I took a step back.

Okay. Ill just take a look.

However, Paimon didnt flinch when this happened.

I swear.

[You swear?]

Paimon snorted.

[Of course. A weak human like you needs strict attention and protection.]

Said the spirit, who had been weeping, begging me not to throw it away until recently.

But what if you are in danger? Can I help you then? In fact, if I take some kind of medicine, I get stronger for a while

Paimon laughed without even listening to my words.

[Pfft! Who helps whom? Are you being funny now? And what else? Do you think taking some medicine makes you stronger for a while? Pffftttt!

As expected, I should have come out alone.

Even as my expression faded away, Paimon continued to laugh and roll over the mountain.

The sight of the dragon, who has now reached 15 meters in height, rolling down trees was a sight to behold.

Paimon, Im cold.

Finally, after hearing one sentence, Paimon came to his senses.

[Kukuk Did you take any medicine today? Oh deary dear, what to do? So, what should I do with this body? I feel great! Ill give you a special ride on my back!]

I grinded my teeth and stretched out my hand towards Paimon.

However, it was difficult for me to start riding on Paimons back.

Watching me slip and slide without being able to hold the scales, Paimon laughed as his stomach exploded.

[Puhahaha! Cough! Ohok! Im dying of laughter! How can you help me when you cant even get on my back, Eve? Kihihihi!]

Tears welled up in the big dragons eyes.

Should I just put him back in the cave?

The key, more than half of which was black, flashed as if reading my thoughts.