"...... What do you mean?

I asked Ms. Masia back.

I thought I was talking about the fact that Hercules had extenuating circumstances,......, but why would I come to the conclusion that I would be taming Hercules?

When I was wondering about this, Macea began to explain.

"Valius, do you know that there are actually two types of requests for defeat?

"The ......2 kind?

Yes. There are two types of defeat requests: hunting requests for demon materials, and extermination requests to eliminate the threat posed by demons. ...... Hey, can I see the request form?

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

"Here. It says, 'Eliminate the threat of Hercules Manacabuto.　That phrase indicates that this is an extermination request.

When I heard that, ...... I understood what Masia was trying to say.

In short, ...... the moment I tame a Hercules, the Hercules is no longer a threat to the client. So, it's considered an accomplished request, right?

"Yes.

Macea said and held up her thumb.


...... I see.
So your fears that you might have to kill Hercules were completely unfounded.

I'm sure they'd be happy to make up for what they would have gotten for Hercules by saying that they hunted the Blue Phoenix while they were at it.

I was almost feeling sorry for Hercules, and I really appreciate it.

But there is still one problem with ......1.

To be honest, I don't want two beetle demons. ......

Yeah.
It's nonsense for a tamer to have both Caucasus and Hercules as followers.

The materials for awakening and evolving are not easy to collect.
Therefore, the tamer must choose his followers as carefully as possible.

And the theory behind the combination of followers is to collect a variety of lineages.

In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do.

So, I asked Macea this question.

You'll be able to get a lot more than just the one you're looking for. ...... For example, if I ask a tamer I know to make Hercules a follower of mine, will that fulfill my request?

Then ...... Ms. Macea made a slightly bitter face.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who'd like to have a look at it.

...... I see, I'll get two blue phoenixes.

I almost thought so, but ...... before I could make that suggestion, Ilaria opened her mouth.

"Um, ....... My sister, Tamer, ...... would be happy to take you in if you'd like.

After saying this, she turned her head and said, "I know this may be a bit rude, but ......".

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to say.
If it's going to be Ailia's sister's, I'm all for it!

Masia seemed to be on board.

So be it!

I was grateful, but I replied in the same way.

But it's Hercules, isn't it?　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm the one who started the whole ...... thing, but are you sure you want to take it?

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. ...... Of course, if your sister says she doesn't want it, you can reconsider. ......

I'm sure my sister would love it.

So, the party members agreed on the treatment of Hercules.

Now it's up to her to decide.

"Hercules, I have something important to tell you.

I spoke to Hercules by telekinesis.

Then, to my surprise at ......, Hercules replied as if he understood everything.

I'm sure you're aware of that.

"...... Why are you doing this?

The man from the Caucasus is able to understand human speech in conversation. He relayed it to me.

...... Seriously?

"Caucasus, is that true?

I asked him verbally, not as a telepath.

"It's true.

Wow, when did that happen?
But then we can get right to it.

So, what does Hercules think of this proposal?

To be a succubus or to die.
Normally, I'd choose the former, but ...... Hercules has just escaped Zakuel's terrible grip.
Hercules has just escaped Zakuel's terrible control, so it is not surprising that he would choose death rather than be under someone else's control again.

Hoping that Hercules would choose the former, I asked the question.

'I accept. The Caucasus says that my former ruler was just a jerk. The Caucasian is happy with his life under you, and I'm willing to bet on that.

Hercules gave me a positive reply.

Caucasus, you must have done a very good job of persuading him.
I'm grateful.

With that in mind, ...... I told Ilia.

Hercules has also agreed. Hercules will be a follower of Ailia's sister. Let's call it a decision.



And so we returned to the city of Merkel.