Isekai No Gakusei: Students From Another World
A Risk Deal

"And when I woke up. I've been cooped up behind a thick wall of ice" Tomatsu said, sipping a cup of tea.

"Since when?" Darren asked while crossing his arms.

"Perhaps nine hundred years ago" replied Tomatsu.

"Se-nine hundred? Hm..." Darren stroked his chin. "It turns out it's been that long."

Darren leaned his body on the chair. "Truly, I was surprised to hear you speak human language" Darren said. "When before, your jaw-devil language is very medok."

Tomatsu put down the cup. "After I got out, I've seen a lot of people" he said. "Replicating their language is not difficult."

Tomatsu looked at Darren with a sharp look. He took Darren seriously and started leaning forward.

"You're not human, are you?" Ask Tomatsu slowly.

Darren shocked. "Eh, t-of course I'm human."

Hearing that, Tomatsu immediately pulled back his body and sat down as before. He crossed his arms while narrowing his eyes.

"But your strength is very unique. I can feel a somewhat different aura than you," he said.

"W-What do you mean?" Ask Darren.

"Your aura is not an ordinary human aura. I feel something much different" Tomatsu continued. "Aura strong and unsharpened. Like a big hard rock before it's carved into a beautiful statue."

Darren fell silent.

"Like a woman there," Tomatsu suddenly pointed towards Akira who was standing. "I felt a slightly strong aura from him. This aura signifies that he is a special human being."

Tomatsu looked back at Darren. "I've seen a lot of aura like that. But your aura, it's very unique."

Things become quiet. No one responded, including Darren himself.

"But, well maybe it's just my feeling" Tomatsu put his body in the chair. "Nine hundred years of confinement really makes me lose my mind."

Darren just laughed awkwardly.

"Ehem, I want to ask you one more question" Darren said as he stood up from the chair. "You're claiming that you're the true Demon King, right?"

Tomatsu nodded. "Yup," he answered, "What's wrong?"

"As per the book I read. In this world there were seven True Demon Kings. They were the pioneers of the founding of the status of 'Demon King' and lived thousands of years ago. But they have died at the hands of humanity" Darren said. "But I'm a little unsure of the story. Actually, what happened to the other True Demon Kings?"

Tomatsu replied casually. "That's a funny story. None of us died" he replied. "If I hadn't seen my friends in a long time, but I'm sure they're still alive. I can feel it."

Akira and Shiro who were standing there were shocked.

"So you mean. All the True Demon Kings are still alive?" Ask Akira spontaneously.

Tomatsu nodded. "of course. But perhaps, only their existence was unknown."

Akira stood straight up. "If this is dangerous!" Her speech. "I must report this to the General."

But he was stopped by Darren. "It's better not to go first" Darren said. "As long as they haven't caused any trouble, we better avoid them."

"I know the nature of Schaff. He is a hasty man. The thinking is shallow and it can be dangerous for everyone. It's better if he doesn't know about this."

Akira stopped immediately. He whispered softly in Darren's ear, "Esema-kun, you don't really believe him, do you?"

"I mean. He is the Demon King. It is a crafty creature. We shouldn't trust him" he said.

Darren closed his eyes while shaking slowly. "I don't know myself. But, I will try to dig out as much information from him as possible. Whether it's a lie or not, there must be a way to find out the truth."

Akira could only agree. "Alright, I leave it to you" he said, letting go of his whisper. "I'll go to the city to arrange security. The collapse of the wall really caused a riot in the settlement."

Darren stared. "You're not going to tell this to the general, are you?"

Akira shook his head while smiling. "Just calm. I'll keep my mouth shut."

After Akira leaves with Fak, Darren again sets his sights on Tomatsu. Suddenly, Tomatsu was no longer in his chair. He seemed to be cornering Shiro on the wall.

"You..." Tomatsu touched Shiro slowly. "You're an animal man."

"I-iya, I'm a human animal" Shiro replied in fear.

Darren immediately approached them, followed by Tora who looked alert.

"Hey, hey, what's going on?" Darren pulls Shiro from Tomatsu. "What did you do to him?"

"Weird god?" Ask Darren.

"Yes. I used to meet a strange god" replied Tomatsu. "He likes white. Anything white, from clothes, to hair, to skin."

Tora immediately replied. "What do you mean is a God..."

"Albino," Cut Darren.

"Ah yes, Albino. I almost forgot the name" Tomatsu continued.

Darren was actually a bit surprised by all this. About the Demon King and the Gods. All of this must have history. But is he capable of learning all that history?

In addition, Shiro was a man with Albino blood. He only realized it now even though he always saw Shiro's face and white hair every day.

But, from what he got today. Darren was able to conclude that Tomatsu did not lie about his status as a True Demon King.

"I don't think that was a guess. He must have been able to sense my aura and found something strange."

"True Demon King... Can I become like them...?"

Darren's daydream stopped as Shiro suddenly clasped his clothes.

"Esema-sama," Her face looked agitated. "Is this woman okay?"

Darren smiled and replied. "Just calm. If he does anything, I'll stop him."

Shiro replied with a breath. He became a little calmer and let go of his grasp slowly.

"So, Tomatsu, what are you going to do now?" Darren asked while looking at him.

"I want to find the party responsible for the destruction of my kingdom!" Reply Tomatsu vigorously.

Darren panting. "But, do you have any leads?"

Tomatsu immediately looked dazed.

"I guessed it. Even if you're smart, but you're stupid" Darren said with a breath.

Tomatsu was just grinning while staring at Darren.

"I have an offer," Darren suddenly approached Tomatsu.

Tomatsu was initially confused. But as he looked at Darren's eyes, he felt something different from this young man.

"This young man wants to make a deal? A deal with the Demon King? Dare to be her too."

Tomatsu responded. "What offer?"

"After seeing how you fought earlier, I realized that I was still far down. So, if you're willing to teach me some of your techniques, then I'll reward you with something" Darren replied.

"With what?" Tomatsu interested.

Darren grinned. "I'll help you find the responsible party."

Tomatsu's eyes were immediately open.

In his mind, what Darren offered would probably be beneficial. After being confined to nine hundred years, the world had already completely changed from what he remembered.

Looking for something without a clue alone is also inefficient and just exhausting. But, even with the help of humans, maybe this problem will be quickly resolved.

"After all, I just need to train him. That's not a big deal" thought Tomatsu.

"Alright then" Tomatsu said.

Darren looks satisfied with that. "good. By the way, I haven't officially introduced myself yet" Darren said. "You can call me Esema."

"Alright, Esema-kun."

"And you, Tomatsu-sensei," Darren continued. "Please cooperate."

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"I know your plan, Esema-sama. You're just trying to control that Demon King, "Tora