Humans Against Demons. Am I Really A Perfect Boy? I Don't Think So.

Part 2

A few minutes later, we arrived at the castle and met with the King.

Before meeting with the King, I took a good look around the entire castle. This guy has no shame! Paintings, Diamon sculptures, sex slaves... Ahhhhhhh! This King is horrible! Tsk... Diamon, his name is similar to diamond, but it's very different. It is the most valuable rock in this world. It's like gold in my world or diamond. In other words... this King used that valuable rock to build sculptures instead of feeding the poor or creating new and better jobs for people! Ahhhhhhh! It disgusts me so much!

But what disgusts me the most is his sexual harassment. Since all the maids refused to tell me the truth about whether the King abused them, I asked Cristal and she confirmed that the maids are required to satisfy the King's sexual needs... I hate him with all my being!! Disgusting rapist piece of shit!!

I would kill him, but I don't want to get into trouble. I still don't have 100% control of my magic power. But when I become more powerful, I will make him pay for his crimes. That's a promise!

Cristal tried to change my clothes before we went to see the King, but I refused. He doesn't deserve for me to change my clothes just to see him. He doesn't deserve for me to waste my time on him.

And as I suspected, the King is a fat man with a large black beard, bald, and wears a red suit. He is sitting on a throne and 10 guards are standing beside him, protecting him.

I doubt those guards are just there for decoration, they're probably powerful.

We are in a huge hall, the typical main hall of castles... So many paintings and sculptures... I feel like stealing one and selling it, but I can't get into trouble yet, I have to wait longer. That would be the safest thing to do.

It looks elegant... And smells good... Unlike where the families of his workers live... Tsk. Damn it.

"Hello, Daniel," said the King, smiling.

Everyone kneels before him, except me... I don't want to... I have my reasons.

Sara looks at me nervously. I'm sorry, but I don't care if you ask me, Sara, I'm not going to kneel before him.

"D-Daniel, you must kneel."

I have to make up an excuse... I don't want to kneel... He doesn't deserve to be admired.

"I'm too lazy. Excuse me, what do you want from me?! I have more important things to do!"

I may seem disrespectful, but I want to leave already. I can't stand being here any longer, with that rapist.

"I just wanted to meet you. What family do you come from?" said the King.

Family...? I suppose noble families have some prestige.

"I am a commoner who doesn't even know how to read, that's my answer to everything."

He doesn't believe me. You can tell from his expression.

Yes, I know, it's hard to believe, but it's true. I don't know how to read and I'm a commoner.

"A commoner with those clothes?"

Well, well... Are commoners not allowed to wear these clothes? Is it forbidden?

"Just because I'm a commoner doesn't mean I don't have the right to dress well."

The King starts laughing... His laughter is somewhat annoying... He laughs too loud.

"Hahahahahaha! Yes, you're right! I like you!"

He doesn't like me... And that's strange... I feel like I should stay away from him... Yes, I definitely should stay away from him.

"Is that all? Sorry, but I have things to do. I have a date with a girl named Library, and then I have a date with a woman named Food."

"Do you want to have breakfast here?"

"No, thank you."

Sara becomes more nervous... Did I say something wrong?

"D-Daniel, no one can refuse the King."

Oh, I see... Now I dislike him even more.

"Why? Aren't we in a free country?"

The King rises from his throne.

"I need your help with something. My daughter was kidnapped by some 'chicken men' while she was out for a walk, and I need you to rescue her."

What? That sounds very strange... I'm curious.

And besides, his daughter was kidnapped, and he's acting so calm... Oh, I see...

I would say he's a horrible father, but he has many paintings of his daughter... Mmm... Oh, I see... A test.

"Chicken men? What are chicken men like?"

"Don't you know? They're like giant chickens, but with the size and intelligence of a man."

...

What?!

That sounds pretty strange, but cool! This world is so weird!

"Oh, I see... That sounds strange... Aren't they called rooster men?"

"They're called chicken men because it sounds better... I suppose. They've been called that for centuries."

I guess he's right.

"Oh, I see..."

"Will you help me?"

I think for a few seconds. I have to think very carefully about what I'll do.

The princess is not in danger, as this is probably just a simple test to confirm my power... I should use this opportunity to get something valuable.

Mmm... Maybe... Maybe I should take the chance to get more spells.

If I help him, he might teach me some spells.

"Okay, but on the condition that you let me see your most important spell books. Or is your daughter's life not worth it?"

"Sure, no problem."

... Oh... Well, that was easy... Too easy... This doesn't make logical sense... Wait a second...

It's hard for a person to learn how to perform a simple spell, which means that the special spells that the King has can only be used by special people or something like that.

It's very possible that the King accepted so easily because he thinks that I couldn't use any of those spells.

Fufu. King, King, King, he doesn't know who he's dealing with. But thanks for making that mistake. I won't say anything more and I'll accept. Those spells will be mine.

"I accept."

"Thank you. The chicken men's base is in the center of the Silent Forest."

Oh, I see... He said thank you... I guess I judged him wrong, at least a little. That doesn't make him any less of a rapist.

He takes advantage of the maids, and I'll never forgive him for that.

"Let's go, Sara. An adventure awaits us."

"S-Sure."

Sara stands up.

"It was an honor to meet you, Your Majesty!" she says nervously.

She says it with a red face and I laugh a little. I'm not mocking her, but she looks a bit funny.

Oh, Sara, why do you behave like that? Do you really have so much fear of the King? I wonder what kind of reputation the King has for someone as cold as Sara to behave so nervously.

Don't worry, Sara, I will protect you from him. I won't let him lay a finger on you.

"You look funny... Well, let's go."

Sara and I leave. An adventure awaits us.

But I'm not that stupid. I know this is a test to check my power. The princess couldn't have been kidnapped so easily. The King knows the location of those chicken men's base. Why didn't he send more experienced adventurers? Because he wants to know my power.

I'll play along... Maybe I'm wrong, although I doubt it.

•

When Daniel and Sara left, Cristal approached the King.

"My King, will you let him read the spells?" she asked.

"Don't worry, only my family can use them, and besides... he can't read!" replied the King.

The King and Cristal started laughing. They clearly enjoyed making fun of others.

But soon they would regret that decision.

•

(Pov- Daniel.)

Sara and I walked out of the castle.

Inside the castle's territory, there are houses and other buildings. It's a town for nobles. Something strange, but interesting to see.

"Ah... I feel sorry for those maids."

"Your attitude towards a king surprises me."

I think I was a bit rude... But I couldn't help it.

"I don't like treating people like they're better than me. To me, everyone is equal, regardless of their social status."

"I see."

"How powerful are the chicken men?"

"They're not as powerful as a demon, but they're difficult to kill, very resilient. But don't worry, I have experience killing chicken men. It won't be difficult."

I feel confident... That's something bad, but it's also something good.

"Okay, let's go."

Having Sara by my side makes me feel more secure. I was lucky to have her as my companion.

"E-excuse me!"

"Eh?"

A girl, around 10 years old, stood in front of us. Oh, cute dress, and it looks expensive. I think she belongs to a noble family. What does she want from us?

"Oh, hello, little one. How are you? Can we help you with something?"

"Daniel, I think I need to warn you." Sara said.

"Warn me?"

The girl took my hand.

"P-please be my husband!"

"...Eh?"

"I'm sorry, but he's my boyfriend. Goodbye." Said Sara, as she pulled me away from the girl.

...

What just happened?!

"Sorry for lying, but it was necessary."

"W-what happened? I don't understand."

"You're very handsome, Daniel. Plus, you were invited to the castle by the King himself. Many women have already set their sights on you. They'll do anything to get you to marry them."

"...Ahhhhhhhh! Let's get out of here!"

I took Sara's hand and we started to run. I refuse to be here any longer! My heart couldn't handle so much anxiety!

"Ahhhhhhhh! This country is so weird!"

•

Ah... Well, I managed to escape without any problem... That was uncomfortable.

Sara and I move away from the castle. It smells good around here, completely different from my world. There are even trees and animals that I have never seen in my life.

"What's that?" I point to something that looks like a dog, but with a metal tail.

"It's a breed of dog called a 'Outofnow' because they appeared out of nowhere hundreds of years ago. Their tails are made of metal and they are good at detecting enemies. They're very common. You really didn't know about them?"

Outofnow... I think it has another name, but magic translated it to Outofnow to match my language... I see.

"No... This place is amazing."

She stares at me intently. She is very interested in me. Yes, I am already drawing too much attention for being a weirdo. I need to come up with a story soon.

"Where do you come from? You're quite strange."

I don't like to lie, but I have to. I must not tell anyone the truth.

"I come from a very distant place."

"To the north?"

"Y-yes, something like that."

"From the enemy country 'Soular'? From Soufla?"

What? Are those country names? It sounds quite strange.

"Soular? Soufla?" I said confused.

"Don't you even know the names of the countries?"

"Sorry, where I come from we barely know our own names. What country are we in?"

"You're very mysterious... We're in the country 'Grenfor', the home of great adventurers."

"That sounds a bit strange."

I need to change the subject, I don't want her to suspect me more.

I take out my phone and open the map app... Hmm... Good, it's not far. I was worried about wasting more valuable time, but it's not far away. We'll get there in no time.

"The Forest of Silence is nearby. I wonder why it's called that. Is it because it's silent?"

"Does it also work as a map? What a strange device you have. Where did you get it?"

Shit... Think, Daniel... Think of something... Hmm... Oh, I can tell the truth, but only partially.

"Well... I got it from a very powerful friend."

"Can you introduce me to him?"

"He's not here anymore, unfortunately."

"Oh, I understand. I'm sorry."

She thinks he's already dead. Haha.

I thought that while trying not to laugh.

Technically, I told the truth, so I didn't lie to her.

... Oh...

I see the animals around me, there are birds with small bodies but large wings, two-headed cats, green bears, but they are very small. It's an amazing place. Wow... I'm really in another world.

I wonder if mermaids and other fantasy creatures exist. I want to discover it already.

But I hope Succubi don't exist, with my luck, I'll probably end up violated.

"I'll really like being in this place."

Today is my second day in this world and I have already met the King. God, I'm making progress. I promised not to disappoint you, and I will do that.

... Hmm... Ah... Walking is boring... I think I'll start memorizing.

I open the spell app and read them. I need to memorize them soon. I'll need them when the fight begins.

I wonder if those chickens are edible. I mean, after all, they are chickens... Although I think roosters aren't eaten... Huh?

One of the spells catches my attention because of its name.

"Well, well... 'Solar Arrow.' That sounds interesting."

Solar... That sounds powerful.

I touch the spell and a message opens.

"This spell is used to summon a bow that creates magical arrows... Is it a good spell, Sara?"

Sara watches me with bright eyes and gets too close to me.

Damn, she's so beautiful and smells good. I blush a little from being so close to her. I hope she doesn't notice.

"Your phone tells you what spells do?! Amazing!" she says excitedly.

It's definitely amazing... Thank God.

God, I thought you were only going to help a little, but this is a big help.

... Yes, the final enemy will definitely be very difficult to defeat... Ah, I'm dead.

•

We arrived at the forest faster than I thought and everything looks calm.

"It looks like a normal forest, I thought we'd find some rare animals."

"Wait."

Sara puts her hands together and closes her eyes.

"Search!"

She stands still for a few seconds and opens her eyes.

"I found them, they're close."

"What does that spell do?"

"It lets me see beyond my sight."

That doesn't tell me much, but I think I understand a little.

"Well, well... Dex Sword!"

A sword appears in my hands.

"Let's go."

"Dex Sword?! I heard of it, it's a very powerful sword... Although I thought it was just a... Nothing, forget what I said. That is a very powerful sword!"

"That's why I defeated the black demon so easily."

Cute sword, thanks for defeating the black demon! I gained a lot of money and respect thanks to you!

After kissing my sword, we entered the forest and found the base thanks to Sara, who found them with the spell.

"There they are."

I wonder how they... Huh?!

They're men with beaks instead of a mouth. Their body is covered in feathers and they look very strong.

The chicken men wear pants, and that made me laugh a lot because they look very ridiculous and funny. Chickens with pants!

"They wear pants?! Hahahahahaha! A chicken with pants!"

Sara covers my mouth and looks at me angrily... S-sorry, I made too much noise.

"Quiet, look."

She points with her index finger to a girl trapped in a cage.

"What do they want with the princess?"

The princess is a little girl, she's cute, has long green hair, wears a pink dress, and looks very sad. Good actress, huh?

"It could be that they want a reward in exchange for the princess," said Sara.

That's the most logical thing... Well, maybe Sara is just going along with it. I don't think she believed the King's story.

"Shall we attack now?"

"Solar Arrow."

A red bow appears in Sara's right hand. Oh, she can use it.

"We'll attack."

We come out of our hiding place... Well, I have to do it, they're bad guys... I think.

If Sara has killed chicken men in the past, that means they're monsters. I shouldn't doubt.

"Muslar Asio!"

The chicken men see us and become defensive.

... Didn't they hear me before? That's too convenient... Maybe they did... Yes, it's definitely a test.

"Adventurers!"

... Oh... They speak...

The chicken men attack us with their swords and throw feathers at us... They literally threw feathers at us!

"Huh?"

I dodge the feathers, just in case. They look fragile, but I doubt they are.

"Are the feathers dangerous?"

"They're very sharp, don't let them touch you!"

A chicken man tries to hit me and I dodge his attack. I'm very close to him... Maybe... Ah, this will hurt me more than it hurts you, at least in the heart.

"Arches Nexus!"

I take a chicken man by the right arm and start flying. After getting far enough off the ground, I stop. I'm sorry so much, I really don't want to do it, but I have to do it. Please give me a reason not to. Please give me that reason.

"I'll let you go, and you'll die!"

... I waited for a few seconds. He's just hitting me with his fist... He's not admitting that this is a test... I don't think it's a test, and the chicken men just have bad hearing... Or they're being controlled... No... I don't have time to doubt... I'm so sorry. Sorry for doing this.

"I'm sorry... Now!"

I release the chicken man.

"Ahhhhhhh!!!" He screamed in fear, knowing that his death is near.

"I'm sorry."

The chicken man falls to the ground very hard, no one would survive that. That must have hurt, even I felt it.

"I knew his feathers wouldn't work with such a big body... Ah... Grandmother, am I doing the right thing?"

... Ah... What a beautiful view. From this height, I can see the entire forest... In my world, there aren't so many forests... A world with advanced technology can be good, but also bad... This world has a beautiful environment, but the people are strange and dangerous... Ah...

Grandmother, give me strength to endure and tolerate the horrible things I will see and have to do in the future.

I land, and only two chicken men remain. Two chicken men are on the ground with red arrows in their bodies.

I knew Sara was powerful.

"Well, well... Sara, you defeated two all by yourself."

She is strong... She will be of great help. It would save me a lot of time and effort if she keeps helping me.

The chicken men watch us in fear. They are trembling... They are definitely giant chickens... Oh, that sounded rude... I don't know if they are monsters or if they are being controlled... I don't understand anything.

"We surrender!" They said in fear.

The chicken men throw themselves to the ground and start begging for their lives... Poor things.

"That was fast," I said relieved. We won't have to kill them.

The princess watches us in surprise.

"Thank you!" She said with a big smile.

My strength and sword disappear.

"Hello little one, we've come for you."

The chicken men open the cage, and the princess comes out.

"We're sorry!" They said regretfully.

The chicken men apologize to the princess, even the chicken men are crying... I don't understand anything... And it hurts not to understand.

"Don't worry, I forgive you," said the princess.

The princess smiles very sweetly. I swear, for a moment, I saw a light coming from the princess. She is a very good and sweet girl, and that pleases me. She is too pure. I swear to protect that smile.

So different from her father, the tyrant... I hope that kindness doesn't fade away.

•

We left the forest with the chicken men.

This wasn't a prepared test, or that's what they want me to believe. I'm more than sure it was a prepared test, but I'll play along with the King.

"That was quick... Weren't there any other adventurers capable of doing this job?"

"I think the King just wanted to meet you and check your power," Sara said.

"We left the other chicken men in the forest, is that okay?"

"I already checked their bodies, they're dead."

"Dead? They were bad, so we did the right thing, right?"

I worry for a moment, I had killed someone again. I feel like I'm becoming a murderer. I knew this was going to happen, but... I feel strange.

I look down and become somewhat sad... I'm a killer... Grandma...

"Of course we did the right thing," Sara said.

Yes... I know... Maybe... Ah... I must not doubt... It was necessary. I need those spells.

It was necessary... It was.

•

During the journey, I reflected on my actions. God gave me a mission and I must fulfill it. God gave me permission to be rude, I suppose that means I could be bad. If I have to become a killer to accomplish my mission... I guess I have no other choice.

We arrived with the King... It was an easy job... I hope he fulfills his part.

"Father!"

"Daughter!"

They hug each other... How lovely... It reminds me... of my father... I could imagine my father hugging me for a few seconds... He was identical to me... When I look in the mirror, I can't help but remember him... Physically, I'm like my father... And that makes me happy.

"Thank you very much, adventurer!" said the King.

"Do your part."

The King approaches me and hands me a red spell book.

"You can have it for a day and then return it to me."

"I don't need it for that long, wait."

I take out my phone and start taking pictures of the spells, ignoring the confused looks of the people around me.

Good... Good... Oh... I can't wait to try these spells.

I turn the page and the page is blank... Huh? What? So few?

"Huh?"

I start looking for spells, but the rest of the book's pages are blank. Why?

"The other pages are blank."

The King can't bear the curiosity and snatches my phone away.

"What is this?!"

"Hey, that's mine!"

I snatch my phone back and keep it. I don't care if he's the King, don't take my phone again, you fat idiot... Shit... I'm behaving weirdly.

The King looks at me with an angry expression.

"It's a secret, I'm sorry... This book only has 10 pages with spells. Why are the others blank?"

"You're only allowed to see that book, the others are secrets."

"Okay, thanks..."

I look down and smile.

"Something is better than nothing..."

I'm making progress in a short time... Perfect.

God, I won't disappoint you.

•

After a lot of blah blah from the King, we were finally allowed to leave. We exited the castle and Sara and I got into the carriage.

"Well, at least I learned some spells," I said.

Sara seemed ecstatic as she approached me and yelled, "We met the King and the princess!"

"That's not so important," I replied.

A girl in a maid's uniform entered the carriage. Oh... I can't help but feel sorry for her. Be strong, someday they will stop suffering.

"Huh?" I said.

"Hello, Daniel. The King sends you the following message: 'Thank you for saving my daughter. I saw that you are a very powerful adventurer, so I want you to be one of my bodyguards and come live in my castle.'"

The King said 'thank you'? I was surprised to hear that and took a few seconds to think.

I still have three or four years to learn spells and to fight better. But if I become a bodyguard, I won't have as many adventures as I want.

I scratched my head... Mmm... If I stay, I can steal the King's books, but better not, I don't want to risk it for now.

"No, thank you," I said.

Sara began to tug at me and shouted, "Are you kidding me?!"

"Daniel, you can live in luxury!" she continued.

"You should know by now that I don't care about money. I want to live adventures, and being next to a King can be boring."

And disgusting.

After hearing my response, the girl got off and we left.

"You rejected the King... You're amazing," Sara said.

"It's not that big of a deal," I replied.

"So... What will you do now?" she asked.

"I'll go to the guild, have breakfast, and do a mission."

"Don't you want to find more companions? Usually a team consists of five members."

It's true, I need companions... I want strong and kind companions. I'll need a lot of help in the future.

"I suppose so. We'll find more later. I just hope Sandro doesn't pick a fight with me."

"I think he will challenge you to a fight," Sara said.

"He's so arrogant and annoying. I think I'll accept his challenge."

Sandro... Ah... If only you weren't so conceited and presumptuous.

•

(One hour later.)

During the journey, Sara told me how strong Sandro is. In a few words, he is one of the strongest adventurers in the country. Hearing that filled me with doubts. Why did I defeat him with a single blow? It doesn't really make sense.

But what I suspect the most is what I fear the most. If Sandro is really one of the most powerful, it means that the demons are even more powerful... I'm afraid of the future, but better not to think about it for now. I must calm down and move forward with my progress.

We arrived at the village and got off the carriage.

"Thank you!" I said to the man who brought us.

We headed to the guild and the adventurers kept looking at me weirdly. Ah, I have to get used to it.

Hmm... now that I think about it, I don't look like an adventurer... I compare my clothes with the clothes of the adventurers. My clothes are very different from theirs, so I think they see me as weird because of my clothes.

"Where can I buy new clothes? I think if I keep wearing this clothes, people will keep looking at me weirdly."

"Of course, with that clothes, you look like a noble."

Sara points to a store.

"They sell clothes there."

I take out some coins from my pants.

"Hmm... is this enough?"

"Of course."

We enter the store and a girl greets us... wow, she's beautiful. Her hair is long and pink, and her eyes are pink too. Her eyes are beautiful.

Wow... she's a beauty.

"Welcome. What kind of clothes are you looking for?"

"We want something that looks good on him."

The girl looks at me.

"A handsome boy... Hmm... I have something perfect for you."

The girl takes some black pants, a white shirt, and a black vest.

"This would look perfect on you."

I take the clothes. Wow, they feel comfortable.

"Try the clothes on."

I go into the fitting room and put on the clothes... basic design, but I like it... Although the shirt is too tight, but I think that's how it's worn.

"It feels comfortable."

I come out of the fitting room.

"Do I look good?"

"Yes, you look better dressed like that."

"I agree with the lady."

"Then I'll take it... I'll take three of the same, please."

•

After buying the clothes, we left the store.

"Now I'm comfortable," I said.

"Let's leave your clothes at my house and go to the guild," Sara suggested.

"Sure."

Ah... I'm going to like this world a lot.