"Is it a man-made demon that grows? ....... It's true that they have quite a lot of magic power, but other than that, they look like normal human beings to all intents and purposes.

"Didn't you know they existed, Tina-sama?

I'm not sure what to make of this. You can find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the best results.

　Takato was extremely afraid that Haruto would be angry with him for doing something so selfish. He was attacked by Haruto, who made fun of him for being a failed hero who could only protect, and he was forced to wander between life and death with just one punch, so it could not be helped.

　That's why Takato always asked Haruto for confirmation when he was about to do something.

　Even when he finally defeated the Demon King and returned to his world.


Whatever the case, it seems they've been waiting for a long time.

"Waited?　Waited for what?

The Lord's return. They have a will of their own, they grow strong on their own, but their raison d'etre is to obey the Lord's command. They feel the greatest joy when they are able to fulfill the Lord's command.

"Well, that Lord is not...

You mean Tina. It is possible that Hurt-sama may be recognized as the Lord for some reason, although he has been reincarnated.

　Kikyou knows that Hurt has been in this world before, and that he is a reincarnated person. Kyou knows that Halt used to be in this world and that he is a reincarnation, because Halt doesn't hide his origins from the rest of the Elnor family.

　She also has the ability to read the thoughts of people just by touching them. She can read not only thoughts, but even past events that the person themselves have forgotten.

　A hundred years ago, when the automata were created, Kikiyo was sealed away by her daughter, Yoko. Since being revived and unsealed by Halt several years ago, she has been using her power to read people's minds to gather information about the world. In the process, she learned of the existence of a man-made demon created by the wise Kana.

　Incidentally, the reason why Kikiyo and Yoko have been focusing on gathering information is because they believe that their role is to destroy the underworld forces that could be Hurt's enemies.

　In fact, if he was going to deal with underworld figures such as black guilds and assassins, the girls who could read his thoughts were the right people for the job. They could see through lies and would not tolerate betrayal. And with their combination of brainwashing magic and advanced fighting skills, the father and son of the nine-tailed fox were changing the structure of this world's underworld.


It seems that there are about a hundred automata in the village where these people lived. The strongest of them are powerful enough to slay an attribute dragon.

　In the process of Haruto and Takato defeating the Demon King, many automata were destroyed by demons. However, after the demon king was defeated, the demon's activities subsided and the role of automata ended with it.

　The surviving automata gathered in one place in the Demon Continent and formed a village. There they waited for the Lord's return.

"Artificial demons can become that strong, huh?

That's what the second generation of demons can do, so these third generation demons might be even stronger.

What?

It's a little late to mention this, but they are also beings with a will. They seem to be happy as long as they are following Tina's orders. ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

Yes!

　Kate stood up briskly.

　He had dived face first into the slightly muddy ground, and his face and clothes were covered in mud. But as if she didn't care about that, Kate looked straight at Tina with sparkling eyes.

I'm sorry. You can make yourself comfortable, okay?

Yes!　It's okay!　I'm glad you're giving me orders.

May I come with you, please?

　When Tina started talking to Kate, Aria decided that she was allowed to talk to her, and asked to move.

"......, please.
"Yes!

　Aria comes in with great speed and stands next to Kate. They both looked at Tina as if they were expecting something.

　Tina had been devoted to Hurt all this time. But now there is someone who is willing to do anything for her. She is accustomed to devotion, but is troubled when people expect her to do something for them.

　As I was wondering what I should do with them, a magic circle of transference unfolded a short distance away.


"Here you go!　I've brought towels and a change of clothes... but who are these girls?

　Hurt came back.

"My name is Kate!
I'm Aria!

　He's also recognized as the master of the automata.

　In fact, when Kana had created the automata, Takato had given her most of the magic power needed for them. At that time, Takato had a strong deep psychological need to obey Haruhito.

　Because of this, Haruto had become more than Kana (the Creator) to the automata; he had become a Grandmaster.

　For some reason, Kate and the others recognized that Haruto and Halt were the same person. To them, Hurt was an object of absolute obedience.


These are the adventurers who came to defeat the mistress. ......

"What?

"But they seem to listen to me.

...... Is that so?

Yes!
Yes!



I don't know what it is, but we're not enemies, are we?

"We're not enemies!

Hmm. Okay then.

　I'm not sure what's going on, but Tina and Kikiyo don't seem to think Kate and her friends are in danger, so Hurt stopped prying further.

"Kate?　You're pretty dirty. I've brought some spare towels. Shall we go to the hot springs there and clean off the dirt?

"Yes. I'll join you.

May I join you?

No, not you, Aria. We'll go over there and you can join Tina and the others.

　There were several hot springs spouting here, and I could see another one a little further away on the other side of the rocks. Hurt moved over there with Kate.


"Just Kate. ....... I like it.

　Aria muttered, watching the backs of Hurt and Kate as they moved away.

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

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to do.

What?
What?

　Automata are beings that obey their masters' orders absolutely.
　Even if it is an order to enter a warm spring.