The Demon King of Lust's Cheating Slow Life in Another World (WN): Chapter 62

 

Declaration of Intention

"I... no, we're going to leave this house."

For dinner today, celebrating the new year, I invited Sebas and Martha in addition to Maria and Rain, with whom I usually share meals.

After dinner, I told them so.

Everyone is equally astonished.

"To be honest, I don't want to be used by this Baron House. And I don't want the Baron to decide what to do with Maria and Rain like when he decided on the engagement."

Everyone looked at me and nodded, urging me to continue.

"There is another reason. It is difficult for me to improve my skills in the Baron territory. I want to master every skill. To do that, I want to know the world and learn from those who are better than me."

In order to pause the conversation, I sip tea.

"This is my dream. To master my skills, travel the world, meet various people, and learn. That's why I want to become an adventurer."

Everyone here knows that I want to become an adventurer. But I don't think they knew why I wanted to become an adventurer.

"Maria, Rain. I promised to protect you. However, if I continue to remain in this territory, I may not be able to protect you. I may abandon my status and honor as a noble and become a naked slave, but I will still protect you with my own strength. I'm going to be selfish once again, just like back then, but I want you to follow me."

"Of course, Onii-sama. I will not leave your side!"

After saying that, Rain replied with a smile.

"It sounds like a proposal. Fufufu. I feel the same way as Rain. I'm looking forward to working with you. Da-nna-sama."

Maria answered jokingly.

"Danna is embarrassing... But thank you, Maria, Rain."

I turned to Martha.

"Martha. Thank you for raising me until now. The sweets you made for my birthdays and the meals you always prepared for me were delicious."

Martha was already crying.

She was holding the edge of her apron over her eyes.

"I will miss you, but Light-sama has already decided. I'm rooting for you."

And finally, I turned to Sebas.

"Sebas, I’m sorry for being selfish until now. But you have always helped me. Thank you. I'm going to put you through a lot of trouble again, but I'm counting on you."

I said that and bowed to Sebas.

"What are you saying? I have never felt that you are being selfish. I have a good impression of Light-sama, who has always been sincere in his studies, training, and discipline, and I have been happy to see your growth. However, it is disappointing that I will not be able to watch Light-sama's growth from now on. I, Sebas, will serve you with all my heart and soul until the day you depart safely."

Smiling as he said this, Sebas bowed his head.

"By the way, Light-sama. When do you plan to leave? If possible, could you give me a few days of your time?"

I explained my plans for the future.

"I won't be leaving right away. I want to say goodbye to various people before I leave. I'm planning to leave when Stefano-san leaves the house for spring social circle."

"I understand. That much time is enough."

Sebas smiled as if he was relieved.

Afterward, we all had a chat over a cup of tea.

I was teased for suddenly changing what I call myself as [ore].

For the time being, I pretended that it was a sign of my resolution, but the truth is that I had only been wearing a mask until now.

As I have memories of my previous life, my actual age is definitely an old man. I have only been saying [boku] in accordance with my age in this world.

I feel like I'm finally becoming my true self by calling myself [ore].

"I was surprised when Onii-sama suddenly said [ore], but I like it now because it fits better."

I was a little upset when Rein said that.

With that kind of feeling, after I announced my determination, we were able to spend the rest of the day in peaceful conversation.

I felt a little sad when I thought that there were only a few days left like this.