Noel, the hero of the Holy Kingdom, was granted territory within Taliteld for his achievements in repelling the Demon King’s army.
Previously an honorary count without land, he now officially held the title of count, elevating him to the ranks of the upper nobility.
This was not merely a reward; there were calculations and various ulterior motives at play. Regardless, despite having an aptitude for magic, Noel had never received proper education in it. Seizing this opportunity, he was forcibly enrolled in the capital’s magic academy to receive a proper noble education and build connections.
However… there, an unexpected “formidable foe” awaited the hero Noel.
“…………”
After enrolling in the academy, Noel spent most of his time alone, rarely interacting with anyone.
By nature, Noel was not a misanthrope. If anything, he was gentle, polite, and had a friendly, approachable smile. Yet, ever since failing to save the girl he loved, he carried an aura of the battlefield that kept others at a distance.
In the Holy Kingdom, where the hero was revered, many female students sought opportunities to approach him, but most eventually gave up. However, there was one who paid no heed to his demeanor.
“Noel-sama! Where are you going!? Are you going to look for Eur-sama!?”
“Miss Sherlinde, please don’t follow me!”
Although Noel had his friend Ludrick at the academy, he was often alone because he would repeatedly sneak out to search for the young Eurushia, the Saintess.
However, even the supposed True Hero could not search the other side of dimensions. His frantic search yielded no results, and his frustration only drove others further away.
But Shelrinde, Eurushia’s friend, learned of Noel’s quest and constantly pleaded to join the search expeditions.
“I won’t go anywhere today! Besides, the places I venture are too dangerous for a noble girl like you…”
“No problem at all! The knights guarding Lady Eur have taught me how to handle weapons, you see? Watch – hiya!”
Shelrinde picked up a branch and weakly swung it, a bug landing at the tip.
“See?”
“…Haah~”
For some reason, Noel could only sigh deeply at Shelrinde’s proud look.
If he didn’t bring Shelrinde, he’d be pestered endlessly. But if he did, Noel would undoubtedly have to protect her. Still, he couldn’t refuse outright, knowing Shelrinde was trying her best for their friend’s sake.
It reminded Noel of his own desperate efforts in childhood to become worthy of the “Saintess” he admired. Having gained a friend with that same devotion brought a faint smile across Noel’s sighing face.
Everyone who knew Eurushia fon Versenia, the golden-haired Eurushia, believed in her safety while hoping for her swift return, though worried.
Called the True Saintess, Eurushia wished for people’s happiness. Her compassion ended the war with the demonkind, and her love made even evil monsters repent.
People praised her as the “Legendary Saintess” beloved by the gods, telling her stories at children’s bedsides.
And…where was Eurushia now, and what was she doing?
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“———-!…………”
As the giant demonic ape perished with a death rattle, absorbing its grudge that resembled “a thick pancake piled high with butter, syrup, ice cream, and fruit,” I finally exhaled.
“Ahhh, that was exhausting!”
In what was once a research lab but now a vast wasteland, I collapsed face-up.
“Geez…how many days did that take? Honestly.”
That final “prize run” was decent, but high-ranking demons are quite caloric, so overeating leads to heartburn.
That…Hira…Hirashine was stronger than me.
When emotions run high, a demon’s nature emerges strongly, so we ended up fighting. I’m honestly surprised I won.
The battle was essentially even. I emerged victorious due to my radiant holy magic against demons and superior endurance.
“…Munch.”
I sat up amidst the rubble, munching on some “octopus jerky” I took out.
Thanks to soul-seasoning it, I barely regained enough magic power. This dress provides me an infinite supply, but I appreciated for the first time that “seafood” has a high demon affinity for me.
“What should I do…”
Gazing out at the endless expanse of this sub-space, I couldn’t help but sigh.
At first, there were halls, doors, and rooms, though in poor taste. But now, only a dark sky and wasteland reminiscent of the demon realm remain.
In essence, the “path” by which I arrived here has been utterly destroyed. I admittedly rampaged recklessly without considering the consequences, but I never expected to warp dimensions to this degree.
This personal sub-space, whose owner has vanished, could disappear at any moment. Worst case, I may have to dimensionally swim towards the Rinne my soul is tethered to.
But…
“Well, I may as well patiently wait to be ‘lured’ in.”
A thin “black chain” extended from my fingertips with a “shari” sound.
…and then…
[I’ve caught up to you, Eurushia!]
“……..”
The black cat Rinne landed on my shoulder, falling from the dark sky.
I wonder why he has that [“Now that I’m here, everything will be okay”] look on his face.
“It’s already over.”
Those words left Rinne looking stunned. …For a cat’s face.
I can no longer use his soul as a beacon. Well, I did tell him to converge here.
“What about those kids?”
My soul isn’t just tethered to Rinne. If those four subordinates are still in that other dimension…
[Those four will likely catch up eventually, though it may take time.]
“I see!”
Having completely lost my means of returning, I buried my face in Rinne’s belly to calm down, deeply inhaling his cat essence.
Peshi.
[I didn’t think you’d lose, but I didn’t expect you’d actually win either.]
“Some luck was involved, but my ‘big brother’ helped a lot.”
As I smiled faintly, leaving pawprints on my cheek, Rinne furrowed his brow.
The azure-haired youth currently traveling some distant dimension.
The so-called “Devil God” truly is capricious, isn’t he?
I don’t know where he is now, but it seems even he couldn’t abandon this “sister-like” existence he first met, despite being alone for thousands or tens of thousands of years. The knowledge of other realms he sends is quite random, though.
It would be nice to meet him again someday…
Peshi, peshi.
“…What are you doing?”
[Nothing, just brushing off some residual ‘unknown demon’ filth.]
Rinne patted my shoulder with his paw as he said that. …I wonder what that’s about?
[So what now? I’m fine going to any dimension you’re in, but you likely can’t just wander aimlessly, can you? It may take time, but shall we pass through the demon world once?]
“That’s an option, but…”
Randomly traversing dimensions likely won’t lead us back to that world “Atora” we came from. Using the demon realm connected to all “worlds” would eventually take us to Atora, but who knows how many centuries could pass by then?
That would be rather inconvenient…but.
“It’s okay. I have a lead.”
I’ve been waiting in this place
where that space-manipulating demon conducted research to link various dimensions.
Waiting for something to take my “lure”…
And–
“…It’s here.”
The thin “black chain” extending from my fingertips tugged slightly. Channeling magic power into the taut chain’s end caused the ruined ground to start churning, like fish taking the “bait.”
Finally hooked. Finally connected.
Finally…a “world” took my “lure” and led me there.
Pakin………….
[This is….]
“That’s right, Rinne.”
As space cracked with a clear sound, a new “world” manifested beyond the fissure.
A sky not quite blue…
Towering buildings like glass and stone spires…
Passing trains…countless automobiles…an endless cityscape…
“The ‘world of light’ from my dreams…”
This is why I released the “soul” yearning so strongly to return there.
To find this “world.”
The world I thought was a dream – the origin of that pitiful girl who became the basis for me. Geass made me perceive those visions as “reality.”
Ah, I see so many people…
So many fetid souls emitting putrid stenches.
When the spirit cycle ended, stagnant souls unable to descend into oblivion are born as “humans,” just like a polluted river rots without flowing. This wonderful world overflows with festering souls drenched in putrescence.
Countless…more muddied souls than I could ever consume.
The power of the “Devil Princess” bearing demon and human attributes will guide me there.
“Come, Rinne. Let us depart for that tainted world to replenish our muddied souls, then return ‘home’ to the world with Mother and Father.”
That brilliant world overflowing with light, strict to the righteous yet merciful to the wicked.
The marvelous world that cursed girl was born into after dying of illness.
But it is not “my” homeland.
Even in that world without spirits, if I devour half the humans, any hidden gods are bound to reveal themselves eventually.
I’ll simply ask that god for the way home.
If it doesn’t know, I’ll just keep trying until someone does.
Don’t worry…
I’ll come to love such a world.
“It’s nice to meet you again, nostalgic world…a ‘Devil’ will be crashing your party.”
[Devil Princess] Part 1 – A Tale of Carefree Devil
Volume 4: The Devil Princess ———- The End
Part 2: The Modern Era — Starting
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