27-26 ◇Brave's co-sleeping friend (later)




 


 I then got all the footage of his party.
 I watched them over and over again and even compared them to the footage of other parties attacking the same dungeon.
 I see, it's impossible for a layman's eye to see through it. Or rather, it's because he's in trouble if he can't see through it, so he's using black magic at a level that can't be detected.

 For example, an attack.
 Let's say [Holy Knight] Lark plays the enemy with his shield and slams them into the wall to make them leave.
 If he lowered his defense too much there, some of us might feel uncomfortable if the enemy didn't exit when the other party's [Holy Knight] did the same thing.
 That's not going to be the exact same situation all that often, and there's no way for viewers to derive the damage the magic body (avatar) was taking to that point in detail, and although it's difficult to clearly compare the amount of damage from the shield bash, there will be those who will wonder, maybe.
 And there are actually people like me who have compared them in detail.

 That's why he doesn't use it that way in those situations.
 He only gives priority to making Lark look like a superior [Holy Knight].
 Whether it's confusion, blankness, darkness or slowing down, he shifts the enemy's attack by just a small amount, about half a step.
 As expected, most of them won't notice it in half a step, and even if they do notice it, how can they see it as a problem?
 Since Lark is also an excellent adventurer, he can skillfully use his shield to repel an enemy's attack that is half a step off the 'optimum' and then play it off with his shield from there.
 If you're the opponent fighting a lark, you might be able to lower your attack. If there is little or no change in speed, it's impossible to tell from the side. Even if the others endure or even parry the blown up attacks, the viewer will still judge that Lark is amazing.
 Lark also moves only by his own judgment, and since it's working so well, you can't imagine the achievements of others there.

 They don't know that black magic is so free and powerful.
 Even my guesses can only be made because I know what I saw of his magic that day.
 I am the one who mistakenly thought he was incompetent, too.

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.
 The rest of the time, he also thought that he was guiding the enemy well into orbit.
 In doing so, he would establish an attack that viewers would want to applaud, as those in the orbit of his wielding magic sword would be pleasantly torn apart, blown up, and all exited.

 Lilly's arrows hit with tremendous accuracy, and it must be Reme's support that makes her arms look like her arms.

 Then I realized.
 Surely only Fenix is aware of Leme-san's power.
 It wasn't because we were best friends.
 It's because I know that my best friend is a wonderful [Black Mage], so we are working together.
 Ashamed of my mistake, I continued to watch their attack videos.

 I see, 【Flame-Brave Man】, a strength worthy of the strongest of mankind.
 However, the reason why he is so easily popular is because of Reme's support, isn't it?
 This is because he is indeed the first contractor for the Flame Spirit in one hundred and thirty years. So the past contractor was a historical figure.
 There is no one alive who knows the strength of the past contractor.
 And all of Fenix's attacks in the dungeon are almost all one-hit kills.
 This was bound to be popular. No matter what kind of enemy they are, if they hit an attack, they will take them out in one hit.
 It's no wonder that some people admire it.
 But will it work out that way?
 Maybe Reme is using black magic at all costs against his enemies in order to impress his best friend as the strongest [Brave Man].
 Only the spirit of fire can't be replicated by anyone, so there's no doubt about it.

 I'm convinced that Leme is even working on which scenes will be used in the video after editing, I'm sure.
 I noticed that since they entered the Demon King's Castle, I was able to see everything.
 Even when they are casting black magic on all of their enemies, they also cast more confusion, slowing down, etc. on those who are far from the party. Basically, the footage that is taken well near the party is employed, so this one that prevented you from reaching the party is also an 'off-screen event'.

 How many enemies are approaching your friends at what time, how many enemies are approaching them, and how they leave with what kind of attack.
 He calculated all of this, never revealing that it was his own strength, nor did he make the viewer feel uncomfortable when he was compared to the strategies of other parties.
 Inevitably, the vast amount of thinking and the constant activation, continuation, and adjustment of black magic made him move less physically, and the viewers would evaluate him as 'just standing there'.

 He has that much reason not to let his abilities be exposed.
 On top of that, he never leaves any stone unturned and leads his friends to victory.
 The tearing of his clothes allowed him to borrow a robe, which he was lucky enough to notice, but otherwise he wouldn't have realized it was Leme. He wouldn't have been able to associate it with black magic.

 No matter how much anyone made fun of me.
 Just help people, just help your friends, just help your friends, and build victory.

 If this man is not a brave man, then no one in this world has the right to call himself a brave man.

 That's why I was convinced that Leme-san was a tremendous [Black Mage], so I followed his advice and left my shitty boss, met the Demon King, rose to the level of the Four Heavenly Kings, and met Leme-san again.
 When I heard he had been kicked out of the party, I was both indignant and hopeful at the same time.
 I don't know why he's hiding it, though.
 I would........we demons can justifiably evaluate your power because we know what you are capable of.
 I'm not sure if it's just that I wanted to meet him.

 ◇

 Mira-san's fangs are closing in.

''Mi, Mira-san...? I'm a little scared.

Well, don't be so hasty. Just the tip, then. Okay? Let me sink just the tips of my fangs in a little.

 Mira-san, who was clearly flying in the face of reason, put her fangs on my neck.

''Amu.''

 I feel a sharp pain in my skin. My fangs are going into me. It was only for a moment that it certainly hurt. It was supposed to suck, but it felt like something was being injected into me.
 I mean, it's not just the tip of it, you know. All of it went in........!

Hmm.....

 It's like when you take a bath, you feel puffy. It's a pleasant sensation, like being wrapped in something warm and having your exhaustion melt away.
 And since I'm so close to Mila-san, it's actually warm, very soft, and has a sweet smell that kills reason.

''Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm........''

 Something keeps coming out. Blood. Yeah, but it's not good. It's too good (...) It must be something to make the vampire accept that being drained of blood is not good for the body, something for the vampire to make its prey accept.
 Her vision flickers.
 And yet naturally, his hand reaches for her head, stroking it, or perhaps pressing it against her neck.
 My love for the being in front of me swells to the point where I don't even know what it means, and I feel like I'm going crazy.

'Ramesh, Lemesha. 'This is a good idea, Sushin.'

 She grabs my hand and pulls my face away from her neck.
 Peck, and a thread of blood draws on her fangs.

'Pfft ... this ... no ... it's too good ... no ... .........

 Mila looked ecstatic, but she managed to keep herself in check.
 But I was at my limit.

''Mira-san!''

 This time, we push her down.

'Kya,'

 Her beautiful golden hair fluttered across the white sheets. Her large breasts swayed.
 Her eyes and lips seemed to be wet.

'Rheme. Listen to me. Bloodsucking causes euphoria and a terrible high in the recipient. The feelings you have for me right now are a trick, an effect of what my fangs have secreted.

 It didn't matter.
 All that mattered now was the beautiful woman in front of me.

"If you want me to, I'll do it. But I am sure that these things are best when we know each other well and want each other deeply. So I will wait for it.

 Mila looked into my eyes.

But if you can't stand it, you can devour this body as you wish, just as I sucked (and ate) your blood. If you did not protect me, I would have lost it long ago.

 That body was shaking like it had been two years ago or this morning when the drunk attacked me.
 I was able to regain my senses as if I had been sprayed with cold water.
 Gagging, I suppressed the emotions that were trying to break my reason.
 I was able to endure my master's hell training, how could I not at least manage my s*xual desire!
 How long had it been?
 I climbed down from on top of her and plopped down next to her.

"I'm sorry Mr. Mila.

'No, I should have explained myself first. I'm sorry that I was the only one who did what I wanted.

No, I asked for permission to smoke it.

But you're the only one who is still in pain, aren't you, Leme?

 Well, that may be true.
 We are on the bed, facing each other.

'Would it be better if we were apart ...?'

 I can reach out and she's there.

'No, no, if you don't mind, I'll just keep it like this for a bit longer.

 Mila looked a little surprised, then, really naturally, scowled.

'Are you sure?'

If you get attacked by me, you can fight them off. Yeah, but I'd hate to see that thing rendered useless.

'Uh-huh, I wouldn't do that. I'd be in trouble too, wouldn't I?

Mr. Mira.

I'm sorry, I misspoke.

 He said he was doing his best to keep it in check.
 We then vaguely talked about what had happened in the two years we were with each other.
 Mila had a really important memory of what happened two years ago, and from there she became my fan and decided to recruit me into the Demon King's Army.
 When it was getting close to the time to leave the inn.

''Speaking of which, Reme,''

Yes.

These people who sleep together but don't engage in s*xual activity are called sofres.

What does that mean?

It seems to mean 'sleeping buddies'. They don't do anything naughty, but they're closer to each other than normal friends.

Oh, yeah?

Let's just say we're Sofle for now.

Ah.

 The current state of affairs is indeed close to co-sleeping. Maybe that's the one.

For me, though, I'd like to change the 'snuggle' part to 'girl'. I don't think I'm ready for a job change to 'girlfriend' just yet.

 Saying that, Mira-san poked my chest with her index finger.

''Please use your judgment to change our current situation, Reme-san.

It's my call.

These things are for the lords to decide.

I thought you didn't like it when people would just divide you up into boys and girls?

You don't like it? You are the only exception, you are the only one who is special. Can't I?

 That's not fair, I think.
 I reply with a cliché answer.

"It's not that bad,