The Demon King of Lust's Cheating Slow Life in Another World (WN): Chapter 54

 

Side Story: Rain and Evil God-san

I had a dream.

It's just a white world, white everywhere.

Where am I? Is this heaven? Did I die?

Suddenly I became anxious and almost cried.

Even though Mother got well and was able to live with Light-sama...

I wonder why I died...

"No, no! It's all right! You didn't die! I'm sorry for making you uneasy!"

Suddenly I heard a panicked voice and I looked toward the voice.

Then I saw an old man with glasses wearing clothes similar to those worn by Sebas-sama.

"Who is Ojii-chan?"

Ojii-chan changed from his panicked face to a gentle face and answered.

"I am... yeah. I'm a god. In case you're wondering..."

"God? The statue of God I saw in the church was a woman, right?"

I answered while remembering the image of the church I saw in some town a long time ago.

"I am a different god than that."

"God, is this heaven? Did I die?"

God panicked again. This god is kind of interesting. It's kind of funny how his expression changes all the time.

"It's a place like heaven, but don't worry, you didn't die. I came to talk to you today."

"Talk to me?"

"Yeah. Hikaru-kun... it's Light-kun over there! Yes, I wanted to talk to you about Light-kun."

I was surprised when Light-sama's name suddenly appeared.

"Does God know about Light-sama?"

Then God answered happily.

"Of course! He's my favorite. It was I who gave him great power and sent him to the world where you live."

When I heard that, I thought that this god was an amazing god.

God brought such an amazing, kind and cool-looking Light-sama to us... it's amazing!

"Now, about Light-kun... what do you think?"

"Light-sama is kind, he can do anything, and he's cool. Other than that... he's amazing!"

God must have been so happy with my answer that he was all smiles. After all, this god is funny.

"I see! I see! I'm happy that you like Light-kun."

I'm also kind of happy that there's someone who can rejoice with me about Light-sama.

While I was thinking about that, his face suddenly became serious.

"But, you are a [Hero]. What do you think of Light-kun, a [Demon King]?"

I got scared when I heard that.

I still can't believe that I am a [Hero] and that Light-sama is a [Demon King].

It reminds me of a fairy tale I heard in church a long time ago.

The [Demon King] is a person who does bad things, and the [Hero] is the one who eliminates them.

If that's the case, I'll have to eliminate Light-sama.

I don't like that!

Light-sama is a good person who does his best to be kind to me and Mother.

Besides, Light-sama seems to be lonely in some way...

That's why I want to be by Light-sama's side.

I don't know what I can do next to such an amazing Light-sama...

I want to be by his side forever so Light-sama doesn't get lonely.

"It has nothing to do with [Hero] or [Demon King]! Light-sama is Light-sama! I like Light-sama! That's why I will stay by Light-sama's side from now on!"

God smiled again at this answer.

"Well said! Kuh! I've never been happier than today! Light-kun is a good man who keeps his promises!"

God suddenly burst into laughter.

"It's been thousands of years since the [Hero] and the [Demon King] started fighting... The coexistence of the [Hero] and the [Demon King] since the time of creation... Ah... how wonderful!"

And I was a little troubled by God crying while mumbling something.

God has so many different faces...

After a while, God returned to normal, smiled again, and spoke to me.

"Let's talk about something serious. If you want to be by Light-kun's side, I think you should become more powerful as a [Hero]."

As a [Hero], I don't really understand, but I know that if things stay the way they are now, I'll end up just being protected by Light-sama.

So I nodded.

"If you wish, I can use my power to release some of your [Hero] skills."

I answered without hesitation.

"Please!"

"Okay, here it comes! As expected! A little bit of that and that!"

My body began to glow after God cast a strange spell.

A gentle, warm rainbow-colored light covered me.

"Now, the skills of the [Hero], [Skill Acquisition Rate Increase] and [Skill Growth], have been unlocked. The more you learn, the stronger you will become!"

"The more I learn…?"

"That's right. The more you train, the stronger you will become."

I don't know why... I felt happy when I heard that.

"Thank you! God! I'll do my best for Light-sama!"

Hearing this, God smiled again.

At the same time, the world becomes blurry...

"It's almost time to say goodbye. Oops! I forgot to mention, don't tell Light-kun or anyone else about this. Okay? It's a promise with God."

"Yeah. Thank you so much, God!"

"Also, one more piece of advice for you. I think he'll be happy if you call Light-kun [Onii-chan]!"

Eh? Why?

I tried to speak up to ask him that, but my voice wouldn't come out.

The last time I saw God's face, he looked a little like a prankster.