I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party

107 – Twelve Heavens (2)

Twelve Heavens (2)

Third knows.

Second, I’m not feeling so good right now.

It must have been frustrating not only for coming from the demon world to capture Third, but also for things not going as he wanted during the process.

Above all, he got to know the existence of Tina.

It may be okay now, but she is a clear threat.

It was only natural that he was in a bad mood since he had no choice but to return without being able to kill her in that state.

“Where did this kid run off to?”

“Wow!”

The third was embarrassed by that second and tried to run away secretly, but was caught again.

He had placed a clone next to him and hidden his main body with illusions, but the second grabbed the main body as if it were a given.

Third, who was hanging on like a thieving cat with his neck held by Second, let out a loud noise.

“You know what would happen if you ran away and caused an accident, right?”

“I, I’m sorry… … .”

At the Second’s murderous gaze, Third’s face turned pale and he lowered his head. Watching Third like that, Second let out a deep sigh and said.

“If His Majesty finds out that you’ve run off again without permission, I’ll just be reprimanded, but you… … No, that’s enough. Anyway, what are you going to do if my promotion is blocked because of you?”

“… … .”

Second can’t advance any further, as long as First is firmly established above it.

Even though Second must know this fact, he is scolding her for blocking her promotion.

“Phew! You can’t lie.”

“This kid is real!”

“Wow!”

Third realized that Second was secretly worried about him, so he smirked and teased him, only to get punched in the face.

The impact of the honey chestnut thrown by the monster with a combined estimated weight of 2000 was enough to make Third see stars for a moment.

“ruler.”

Second grabbed Third’s hand and dragged him as he staggered after being hit with a hammer.

“I’m going back.”

“……huh!”

Third smiled brightly as he looked at Second, who seemed to be secretly taking care of him.

***

Lilith’s eyes sparkled coldly as she looked at Second and Third, who appeared holding hands in a friendly manner.

‘Office romance… … ‘

I’m not jealous.

I am absolutely not jealous.

Isn’t she also filming her own romance?

Of course, Lilith has no idea that Jim had kissed another woman just hours before.

But, that’s why she knew how to be somewhat tolerant.

“I don’t mind dating in the office, but I wish you would at least be mindful of what other people think.”

Originally, dating in the company was prohibited.

However, Lilith secretly changed the military law for her future self.

And since they are asserting it as if it were a given, it is an issue that the demons, who do not usually memorize military law, cannot help but be unaware of.

Lilith was slowly but surely reforming the Demon King’s army to her liking.

“What the hell is love!”

“… …Why are you yelling?”

Lilith looked at Second as if he was an eyesore and distanced herself from him.

This human is the worst.

“Poohahaha! Isn’t that a bit too much of a second reaction?”

If only Third had been more generous and let it slide, how could he have said such hurtful things?

‘If it were Mr. Jim, when I said I was dating, he would have said that he was thinking about marriage instead. Even Commander Third really doesn’t have an eye for men.’

In a way, it wasn’t wrong.

It’s true, even if it’s different from what she thinks.

That was the scary reason why Lilith’s brilliant mind was being polluted.

“Ahem! Well, you should keep your office romance a secret and… … I’ll explain why I’m here.”

“No, I mean, love is some kind of nonsense that doesn’t make sense… …!”

“Your Majesty has summoned you. I apologize for interrupting your date, but you are ordered to return to the Demon King’s castle immediately.”

“… … .”

Second hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should correct Lilith’s indifferent attitude and tell her that it wasn’t a relationship, or tell her that he was following the Demon King’s orders.

It seemed like it would take time to sort out two topics at the same time.

In that case, one side has to give up, and in that case, it is only natural that the misunderstanding part should be given up.

“… … Get ready right away.”

Finally, Second forced himself to suppress his rising anger and turned inside his mansion.

After that, Third looked at him with a smirk and followed him at a brisk pace.

“Why? Why are you so angry? You wouldn’t like it if I were your girlfriend? Hiya~ I’m hurt. I thought you would be okay. Sob sob!”

“Shut up, Third.”

“Poohahahahaha!”

“I told you to shut up!”

“Wow!”

Liris thought as she watched the backs of the two people moving forward together without leaving a certain distance between them while bickering.

‘That kind of relationship might be okay… … .’

The spring of Liris was in progress.

***

Esmeralda and Tina sat down on the spot and did nothing for a while.

A situation where a crisis that came like a storm disappeared like a storm.

Only after a cold sweat ran down their cheeks were the two able to let out a deep sigh and relax.

“Thanks to you, Tina, I survived.”

“No, well… …. You have to live to survive. You don’t have to be so thankful. You did something that was natural.”

“Still. By the way, Tina is amazing too. How did you notice that?”

“Oh, that? That’s just like usual… … .”

dump.

Tina spoke in her usual tone of voice, then suddenly collapsed.

“Tina?”

Esmeralda trembled at the sight of Tina’s presence, which for some reason seemed infinitely smaller.

I was afraid to look back.

“Tina!”

But there was something more frightening than that, so Esmeralda quickly turned around to check Tina’s condition.

Breathing, pulse, physical condition.

None of that was a problem.

Yet, surprisingly, I felt its presence fading away.

‘what?’

Esmeralda was terrified, feeling as if she was going to disappear.

It was a different kind of fear than when I faced the Demon King. Back then, my body didn’t move, but now, my body was moving before I could think.

She must save her only friend. No matter what it takes.

No matter what you sacrifice.

Esmeralda immediately started running madly through the forest, holding Tina and Milia in her arms.

Treatment, treatment is necessary.

The conclusion drawn through such consistent thinking is Irina’s pursuit.

Esmeralda ran first, not even being sure that Irina could improve Tina’s condition.

“… … .”

Esmeralda, who had been running around the forest like crazy, finally found Irina squatting in front of the hut.

There are some things that are annoying and irritating, but I can’t think about those things right now.

Esmeralda’s only thought was to save Tina.

In that situation, it was actually fortunate that he brought Milia with him instead of letting her go.

Esmeralda, who had reached Irina in an instant, put the two of them down quietly and said.

“I’ll treat you.”

“yes?”

“Treat me!”

“……yes!”

Irina began to treat Esmeralda without even realizing what was going on, as she was so taken aback by her unusually murderous mood.

Irina’s face looked pale as she was suddenly dragged from her happy dream to the grim reality.

“… … .”

Esmeralda bit her fingernails and showed her impatience as she watched Irina like that.

Esmeralda couldn’t even imagine that such an appearance might burden Irina.

If there was one thing that was fortunate, it was that Irina was used to Esmeralda’s attitude.

Wasn’t she a saint once?

This wasn’t the first or second time I’d seen someone break down like this.

And her role is to be considerate of those people and give them confidence.

It is the role of the clergy to lead people to the right path.

but…….

“Irina… … ?”

Irina’s hand, which had been observing Tina’s condition for a while, suddenly stopped.

“Hey, warrior. I’m sorry… … . I don’t know why Tina became like this.”

Irina’s hands were shaking.

Tina was accepted without any prior explanation. But if it was just a general problem, she could have treated it just by looking at it.

I had that kind of confidence.

But she couldn’t know.

Tina doesn’t seem to have any problems.

And yet, her life is slowly fading away.

Even after looking into all possibilities, I couldn’t figure out the reason. This was a first for Irina, and her face turned pale just like Esmeralda’s.

“Is it okay if I take a look?”

Phew!

Esmeralda’s sword moved towards the being who suddenly spoke to her.

The holy sword, shortened to the level of a dagger, is aimed at the opponent’s neck.

The one exposed to Esmeralda’s threat was none other than Jim, who came out of the cabin.

He seemed relatively free, perhaps because Irina had left the bars open and was able to get out easily.

“Don’t talk nonsense.”

And Esmeralda, seeing such a relaxed appearance, glared at Jim fiercely and threatened him.

I can’t believe it. How can I believe it? Right away, Jim was a spy.

Even now, he has not clearly revealed what kind of being he is.

There is no way that Esmeralda, who is preoccupied with such things these days, can trust such an opponent.

“I know. It would be shameless to ask you to believe me.”

As he said that, Jim walked forward.

Esmeralda’s sword stabs Jim’s Adam’s apple, and red blood begins to drip from the gap.

“But I can do it. So I will say something shamelessly. Can’t you trust me?”

“… … .”

Esmeralda shuddered at the sight of such a load.

So many problems had come up for her today.

After giving up and getting up again over and over again, I became exhausted.

My mind has been thoroughly trampled and fatigue is weighing on my shoulders.

but.

“Then… … . Then… … .”

The friend who supported her when she was having a hard time is now suffering.

This time, he even saved her from the brink of death.

But she can’t do anything and just stomps her feet.

This situation is so painful.

Now it’s hard to trust anyone or to be motivated.

Tears well up in Esmeralda’s eyes and fall.

I was scared.

Because the consequences of one’s own judgment and actions were so strict.

Still. Still, just one more time.

“Help me, Mr. Jim… … .”

Esmeralda decided to overcome her fears and save her friend.

“Yes, I will definitely save Tina.”

And Jim’s confident answer seemed to relieve Esmeralda’s tension, which had been as taut as a bowstring.