"Well, ...... Yuki-dono, I'm really sorry. My daughter was so grateful to you, and I am ......

　I cowered my shoulders and replied to Liu's father, who was seated on the ground with his fists clenched and his head bowed low.

"Don't worry about it. It's all over.

The depth of your magnanimity is unspeakable. She saved her daughter's life and yet we attacked her in the height of folly of misunderstanding. They should have been outraged. ...... and all because of this stupid girl!

"Phew--

　Liu, who was sitting next to his father absent-mindedly, dropped a fist on his brain and let out such a dumb voice.

"Ugh, ugh ...... and dad, it hurts ......

　Liu's father yells at him as he holds his head down painfully.

Shut up, you stupid girl! How many people do you think you've inconvenienced! Fortunately, no one died, but one wrong move and they could have been, too!

I can only thank everyone who worried about me at ....... But originally, no matter how many times I said I didn't want to, my father tried to force the marriage proposal (・・・・・) to go forward (・・・・). It's not because I want to!

What's not to like! Lynott would be a good man!

"I said I'm not getting married! I mean, how old do you think I am to begin with! There's a difference of about ten years!

"That's how solid a man is! You must be a dependable and promising young man with a strong arm!

"Are you serious? That egomaniacal man!

　The father-son brawl started suddenly, and I called out with a bitter smile on my face.

Ah, hey, calm down for now. Those guys behind you are in trouble.

　I indicate with my chin to the war wolves behind them, who are watching us with indistinct faces.

　--This is the usual inn at the back of the castle that we use when our guests come.

　In a hall-like room, Liu and her son sit face-to-face with me, and their clan is behind them.

　However, only those who seem to have a reasonable voice among the Guillor clan are here, while the others are waiting in another room.

　After all this time, I'm really glad we made this inn.

　It was the result of a completely flattering experience, but I honestly did not expect to use this facility so much.

　--And while I was thinking these slightly escapist thoughts, the argument was heating up further.

You can't say that you have the arm strength, first of all! You were all beaten to a pulp by your master, who went easy on you!

"Oh, hey, hey, Mr. Liu, you can learn more about it at ......

"Guh. ......

　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

...... It's true that Yuki-dono is a great guy. But this is not the same thing!

"What's the difference!

"It should be different! Because Yuki-dono is neither your lover nor your fiancée or anything else!

......!

　It's not just a matter of time before you're able to get your hands on a new one.

　You can find out more about this at .......

Anyway, come back with us!　We can't cause you any more trouble, and those who remain in the village are worried about you!

"No! We want to stay! I've decided to stay here and live with everyone!

"Don't spoil it like a child!

"I'm not complaining! This is our life, we have decided!

"............ huh

　Anyway, it doesn't seem to be going anywhere, so I let out a sigh and then release the words in a stronger tone than before.

"-Oy, stop right there. You didn't come all this way to fight.

............ ah. Sure, yeah. I'm sorry to show you the ugly side of things.

　Then, as if he thought it was rude, Liu's father bowed his head and straightened out his residence.

You have to be careful not to bark too much. No matter what the occasion, this time it's all your fault.

"U............Sorry.

　I let out a small breath and turn to face her father, who is sitting next to her, as he gives her a sultry look.

...... So, this is Liu's dad. It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market. --In other words, I'm not going to (・・・・・) return (・・・・) Liu to you (・・・・・), either (・・・・・) or (・・・・).

"...... what?

　I'm going to continue to look at Liu's father, who is giving me a sharp look, and I continue to speak.

It's true that it was bad enough that he never tried to come home to you and I was going to let him go home too, but ...... that's all. As long as Liu shows that he wants to stay in this dungeon, I have no intention of letting him go.

"Gosh, your husband ......!

　With a look of admiration on her face, I opened my mouth to say more.

It's only recently that Liu has learned the job of a maid. It's a waste of all that education if you let go of it now.

"Gosh, my husband!

　She has been a member of Maou Corporation for only one year, so it is better for new employees to stay with the same company for three years, even if they don't want to.

　New recruits should stay with the same company for three years.
　If you don't, your next job search will be severely damaged.

Your husband is already! Why do you always have to prepare a punchline at the end?

That's because you're the most interesting to react to and play with of all our dungeon men!

"That's not a line you can say with force, you know!

　I smiled at Liu, who gave me a shocked expression, and I smiled at him before continuing.

I'm just kidding, don't make that face. I'm just kidding, don't look at me like that. --But when you said you didn't plan to return the favor, it wasn't a joke.

　He shifted his gaze from Liu, turned his head to the chief again, and said, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

"...... way. You mean you won't allow a daughter to return to her parents as a matter of course?



Yeah. I'll miss you when you're gone, and the others in my home will miss you too. And I've already heard that Liu himself wants to stay. Then I don't see any reason to do anything other than that option.

　If Liu wanted to go home, I would have let her go home, although I would have missed her ...... but I didn't.

　Then there is nothing for me to concede.

You are already an adult, right?　So why don't you leave it to his free will?

"It's a theory of other species. We werewolves have a different code. A child is to be cared for by its parents, and this girl is an unmarried daughter. Her parents decide where she should marry and how she should conduct herself. I cannot and will not allow them to do so, even if they are adults. So I will bring my daughter home.

　I was slightly annoyed by the selfishness of his behavior, so I gave him a mocking look and spat out the words.

Haha, I don't know. I'm the demon king. Let me tell you something, some tribe's ignorant rules are a b*tc* (・・・・・),

　At my words, Liu's father jerked his cheek.

...... Yuki-dono. I am indebted to you and you saved my daughter's life and ours. But this is one thing that cannot be taken into account, no matter how much we owe you. ...... please understand.

You don't need to thank me. It's only because you guys are part of Liu's family that I helped you, otherwise I would have just left you alone. This is the way it's supposed to be. Besides, don't listen to me. I'm not suggesting anything. I'm just telling you what I'm going to do.

"............

　Shut up, and come glaring at me, Liu's dad.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more fun.

...... I understand your intentions very well. I also understand that you have no intention of compromising. Then let us also make our intentions known.

　So, once separated, he said in one breath, "Outward, Demon King Yuki.



"--Go to the surface, demon king Yuki. I challenge you to a duel..." (・・・・)