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Chapter 19

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โ€œAre you planning to live here?โ€

The hero changes the subject, seeming to have given up on the matter of the tanuki.

โ€œThe scenery is nice, but I havenโ€™t done anything with this place yet, and thereโ€™s no specific reason for me to stay here. If itโ€™s a bother, I can move.โ€

Iโ€™d prefer a place where neither humans nor demons would come. Less hassle that way.

โ€œTo the north of here, no humans, nor demons, live. The mana concentration is so high that even those who have become demons canโ€™t maintain their consciousness here, and itโ€™s mostly overrun by spirits and magical beastsโ€ฆโ€

He stops speaking, glancing at me.

Looks like that wonโ€™t be a problem for me!

โ€œFor me to come this far, I had to make certain preparations and had a time limit. But with the [Saintโ€™s] power now, it seemsโ€ฆ balanced, and Iโ€™m no longer affected.โ€

So until now, he couldnโ€™t counteract the dense mana even with a holy mark, and it seems he was being worn down by itโ€”or perhaps he used a barrier device. Short-term stays might be fine, but itโ€™d turn him into a demon over time.

Is the extra power from the [Saint] making this mana tolerable? Hmm, maybe I should venture further in?

โ€œI rarely come here either. Staying there was a gambleโ€”either Iโ€™d gain extraordinary resilience or lose my mind. Seems Iโ€™ve adjusted now.โ€

The tanuki seems to have powered up as well. Short legs, round body and all.

โ€œYuhi, have you no doubts about your current appearance?โ€

โ€œโ€ฆโ€

The heroโ€™s question leaves the tanuki silent.

Itโ€™s fine, honestly. Being soft and round suits a tanuki.

Regardless of the hero, a harsh environment wouldnโ€™t be good for a tanuki. No lazy days to spend together. I suppose this area will do.

โ€œAlright then, Iโ€™ll set up a base around here.โ€

Guess Iโ€™ll start with dismantling the old house.

The foodโ€™s already stone cold, so might as well give up on it. The fat on the retort-packaged meat has solidified into a white lump, and honestly, itโ€™s inedible cold. Maybe if I warm it up again and eat it over hot rice later?

โ€œBy the way, tanuki, have you eaten? Would you prefer something like dog food? Or can you eat human food since you can take human form?โ€

Since he was human before becoming a magical creature, he might prefer human food, but what about a tanukiโ€™s health?

โ€œMana will suffice.โ€

The tanuki mutters softly.

โ€œMake it human food, please. Dog food with mana, even if itโ€™s fine for Yuhi, wouldnโ€™t work for me.โ€

The hero presses his forehead with his pale fingers.

I thought he didnโ€™t need food, but it seems he does eat. Guess dog food is a no-go.

โ€œAlright then, Iโ€™ll start working. Just relax and have a biscuit.โ€

Now that heโ€™s gained the [Saintโ€™s] power, his wounds seem healed, but with his short arms and legs, the tanuki canโ€™t really help.

I set him down by my bag and hand him a stick-shaped biscuit, slightly salty and filling. Iโ€™d like to head to town before we run out of regular food.

Iโ€™ll finish one room first, set up a teleportation device, and take my time with the rest later.

โ€œHey, wolf-kun, can you arrange a ride to town for me in about five days? Alright, dismissed.โ€

As I turned to leave, I noticed the boy and wolf-kun, who had been tense, relax visibly as if relieved. Was it my face? Sorry about that.

Letโ€™s start by collecting unneeded fittings. Just have to toss them into a separate space, so it shouldnโ€™t take long.

โ€œAllow me to assist,โ€ the hero says, taking off his jacket and rolling up his sleeves.

โ€œโ€ฆCould you break down that wall?โ€

Honestly, as much as the heroโ€™s presence might feel bothersome for someone who prefers taking it easy, I could use the help.

Until my lounging palace is complete, any extra help is welcome. Plus, a meticulous partner can be great to work with, as long as he doesnโ€™t push his neatness onto me!

โ€œThe wall seems to contain a fair amount of mana,โ€ he notes.

โ€œItโ€™ll be easier to store once itโ€™s broken away from the building. Could you separate the materials if possible?โ€

Iโ€™ll figure out what to use it for later.

As the soil crumbles, bamboo framework becomes visible.

โ€œUnderstood,โ€ he says, nodding, and begins breaking down the wall.

With a single swipe of his sword, cleanly done.

The hero seems pretty good at demolition! But please, donโ€™t get carried away and destroy everything. Given his skill, Iโ€™m sure heโ€™ll be carefulโ€ฆ though heโ€™s left no soil on the pillars. Alright, you donโ€™t have to be that preciseโ€ฆ or maybe heโ€™d hate anything less.

โ€œHmm? Whatโ€™s up, tanuki?โ€

While watching the heroโ€™s neat destruction, the tanuki approaches me.

โ€œAre you here to help too?โ€

With those short limbs, probably not. Maybe he can fill the holes the heroโ€™s been making in the ground?

โ€œLord Yuhi! Allow me to help!โ€

The boy comes over as well.

And wolf-kun, watching from behind! Does this count as child or animal labor? Should I go by actual age instead of appearance? Different species have different growth stages, after all.

โ€œAlright then, could you remove the thatch from the roof? Iโ€™ll need to replace it later. If thatโ€™s not possible, you could also hunt nearby magical beastsโ€”Iโ€™d appreciate the materials. Iโ€™ll leave the decision to the tanuki.โ€

The wolf-kun seemed to scare off the small magical creatures, so it should be manageable, right? Iโ€™m not sure how strong he is, so pick whichever task is easier. The tanuki is a tanuki demon lord, so he should be good at giving orders.

Oh, but donโ€™t wander into the traps Iโ€™ve set up, okay?


The World Known by the Demon King

The World Known by the Demon King

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Japanese
Hello, Iโ€™m the Demon King. This world of 'chuunibyou' isnโ€™t my fault. When someone gets caught up in a summoning, theyโ€™re usually either the real deal or a strong character, right? In my case, though, should I say I was caught up in a saintess summoning, or was it a demon king summoning? This is the daily life of a Demon King who aims to live lazily and casually in a strange new world.

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