Vol 2: Chapter 7: A Horrible Scheme

The Saint and The Hero of Salvation

A Horrible Scheme　

For some reason, our journey to save the world was interrupted for a month by that damn king. I thought about killing that foolish king. But I endured it without showing any emotion.

I have a lofty goal, the Legend of the Saint. My ambition is even higher than Mount Everest that I saw in my previous life.

But who on earth could have done something like this? I can't imagine that that foolish king would have kept us here of his own volition.

Why? Because that foolish king doesn't have the brain to think for himself. He probably has nothing in his brain. He's got a big fat belly, and he'll probably get sick and die soon.

The prince is more qualified to be king. Please die quickly and let him take your place.

And within a month, Reno-gaki had become completely captivated by me. Without me having to do anything, she was more and more infatuated with me, and she kept coming on to me, so I, who should have been enthusiastic, was taken aback and just let her do what she wanted. This girl is just too much...

Every time I responded in saint mode, the sickness in Reno's eyes got worse, and her face became more and more terrifying. Frankly, it was pretty scary. Who the hell helped this crazy brat... It was me.

But, well, today marks the one month since we promised. With this, we can finally leave this dreary royal capital and set off on our next journey to save the world!

If I stay in one place, I will never achieve my great legend! My time is precious, and I cannot allow this great achievement to stop until I find the elixir of life.

With Aleph and Reno in tow, I head towards the entrance of the inn. There, a man is standing there.

It wasn't just that I felt familiar with him... A man with black hair and eyes, carrying a hero's sword at his waist, and a laughing face that looked a bit like an idiot... No way, this guy...

Isn't that Hayato, the lustful demon hero?! Hey, it's been a while, how are you?!

I finally met Chris. After a month of hard work, my body had returned to the toned physique it had been before we separated.

As the body is retrained, thoughts also return to their former confident state, rather than the lack of confidence they had when they were indulging in carnal desires.

Ah, so that's not what a hero should be like. Now I know that I'm not the kind of sloppy person I was.

"It's been a while, Chris. I saw you at the royal castle, so I thought it was just my imagination, but you're really alive."

I spoke as if I was absolutely certain that she was Chris, in order to prevent them from realizing that I was the one who had kept them here for a month. I pretended to be curious and had come to the inn to see her.

"It's been a long time... Hero-sama. I'm sorry for acting selfishly back then."

"Well, I know it was hard for you too. His death..."

"Eh, no, that's... well..."

Chris looked like she wanted to say something, but the Hero of Salvation stopped her with a look. Well, he probably doesn't want to see the woman he's traveling with thinking about another man. Maybe he and I have something in common.

I hint at the existence of that scum Aleph, the one who caused her loss, and shake up her feelings. Over the past year, I've learned that shaking up the other person's heart is an effective way to charm them.

Chris is a girl who has endured my Charm many times with her noble mental strength. Her nobility will be further honed by her journey with the hero of salvation, which means that as things stand now, it will be difficult for me to get her.

I looked at the hero of salvation and another little girl around her. The hero was smiling at me with a kind smile, but his aura was flawless, so I quickly decided that I couldn't use him in any way. It's best not to get involved with a formidable opponent.

So what about that little girl? Depending on the relationship between this girl and Chris, she might be able to shake her spirit.

I had to carefully extract information from Chris, trying not to let my excitement show on my face.

"You are the Hero of Salvation, aren't you? Nice to meet you. I am the hero, Hayato. Let's both do our best to defeat the Demon King for the sake of peace!"

First of all, I'll be the one to greet the hero with a smile. I think he's stronger than me, so it would be bad to upset him.

"Thank you very much for your kindness, Hero-sama. It's true that I'm called the Hero of Salvation, but it is a reputation I do not deserve."

Unlike my first impression from afar, the hero greeted me with a very noble attitude. Even the hero could not hide his nervousness of his Hero title.

I feel a little better. Even though he is strong, I am sure that I am in a higher position than him. Now, I need to ask about my true purpose.

"So, are you taking your lovely daughter with you? Hello, Ojou-san, I'm the hero, Hayato, nice to meet you."

While asking him what I wanted to ask, I also greeted the little girl. I thought about using my charm skill on this occasion, but before I understood their relationship, if I did something unnecessary, it might be irreversible, so I decided to just greet her.

The girl must have been nervous because she hid behind Chris without saying anything to me. I'm a little hurt. She's a girl and yet she avoided me... I felt a little murderous.

"I'm sorry, Hero. This child has just been through a lot of terrible things and is very hurt. Her name is Reno. She's my... yes, my, sister."

Chris said that to me and smiled at the girl called Reno, and the girl called Reno turned a smile like a blossoming flower to Chris and hugged her tightly.

"Ones-chan...!"

"Rino is a bit of a spoiled girl. I don't mind being hugged by her though."

Chris said, looking happy as she stroked the head of the girl called Reno.

I chuckled to myself. This girl, Reno, is useful.

If I brainwashed her, brainwashed her completely... I would give her orders and make her behave in a horrible way, like pushing Chris away...

Just like now, Chris, who is suddenly abandoned by Reno, the girl she loves like a sister, will surely be deeply shaken. And then, I will surely able to take her.

My love will finally reach Chris...

(Kuhhh... hihihihi... hihaha, hahahaha...!)

I felt very great right now. It was as if I was finally able to eat the fruit I missed out on back then...or like a big bone that had been stuck in my throat had been removed.

--To that end, there are things that need to be done.

(You have to fall for Chris. Become the worst, little sister Reno, and corner Chris' heart thoroughly, so that I can get in. I beg you thoroughly, okay?)

I looked at the little one intently. Her face was cute, but she was so young that it was out of my league. Even if I brainwashed her, I had no desire to taste her body...

So Reno, I'll let you off the hook in return of you destroying Chris 

I don't know what Chris means to this girl. Could it ruin her life? Well, that's nothing to do with me.

Ah, I'm looking forward to it...

It feels like fate, this situation, everything has blessed me.

After all, it's only natural that a hero should get everything.

Reno-chan has zero resistance to brainwashing.