The Demon Dragon Knight Becomes a Servant
Chapter 13: Meeting the Demon King
Touya is confused by the youthful appearance of Reina's mother. His body that had smooth and glowing skin did not look like a person who had gone through childbirth. Moreover, her face looks very beautiful and combined by the quality of her body which is very alluring to the view of the man with her dress.
In fact, if Touya is not told that it is Reina's mother. Maybe she will be tempted by her beauty and think her mother is at an age close to her.
On the other hand, the gallant man who was in residence by Reina's mother previously called out to her.
“Vanessa, I know you're happy to meet our daughter. But don't go overboard. Now there is a celebration”
“Okaya, sorry. But I can't help myself”
The dashing man came in formal attire that very much seemed to fit him. Red hair combined with his red formal suit that greatly displays his stoutness. Apart from his beard, he looked more manly and intimidating.
“(Woah. Very cool, and also... handsome!)”.
Touya was even amazed to see the man. And before long, he drew his gaze towards Touya.
“Ah, you're the man my daughter spoke of ya”
“Iya darling. Our daughter is already big huh, dare to bring a man home in party”
“MOTHER, DAD!!”
The two laughed at their daughter's cute child-like reaction. As for that gallant man, extend his hand to Touya.
“It's nice to meet you, Touya. I am the 13th generation demon lord in hell, Zephkiel Alloces”
“Se-an honor for me to meet with mr. Zephkiel”
“No need formal so. Just call Zephkiel”
“Or you can also call him father-in-law~”
The mother again broke into the conversation of Touya and her husband.
“Mother, enough is enough!” shouted Reina who was embarrassed and also upset
“Hahaha! Sorry, sorry~” said his mother
Reina immediately pulled her mother and took her away somewhere in the middle of the party. Alicia and Haru leave after a formal greeting to Zephkiel.
As for Touya himself, he was sweating coldly nonstop because he was left behind soerang himself with Zephkiel. After all, he was the father of the lady he served. And also a demon king who ruled hell.
But Zephkiel showed no aura of intimidation. He even looked friendly and also normal like an ordinary person. The other demons who came and greeted Zephkiel, he replied kindly and even toasted wine with them.
Like someone who is very appreciated and acknowledged. Regardless of the status he had, people were not afraid to approach him.
Soon, Zephkiel walked over to Touya.
“Ah, Iris. You're in stay alone?”
“Haha, the others are enjoying the party. I don't really fit in stuff like this..”.
“Hmm... so yes...”.
“A-ah, no! I didn't mean to say the party was boring. It's just, I'm less able to blend in on something like this!”
“Hahaha! What are you apologizing for? Relax, consider this is just a small event”
The embarrassed Touya fell silent for a moment. A waiter came with a glass of the drink he had taken. Touya immediately gulped down the elegant glass.
And before long, something came to his mind.
“Ah, mr Zephkiel?”
“Hm, what's up?”
“Reina didn't tell you?”
Touya shook his head as if answering no. However, Zephkiel was not heavy-hearted and immediately explained it.
“Perhaps, the easiest way to explain it is a thankfulness” party
“Pesta... thanks?”
“Iya. It was already the 200th century after the demons experienced a civil war. We, the remaining demons celebrate a peaceful life in the land of hell.”
“Ah, it turns out so!”
Touya understood easily. The feast of thanksgiving was meant for them to celebrate a life of peace after being detached from the reign of the previous demon king, Alphorius.
And in the midst of the lull, Zepkhiel took a glass and gave it to him. Touya who was confused was staring in wonder at once took the glass.
“Te-thank you..”.
“Hey, let's walk together briefly”
It was unexpected, that the drink was an invitation from Zephkiel to Touya. Feeling presumptuous to refuse, Touya emboldened himself to walk with Zephkiel out of the balcony.
Wush…!!
A cool breeze first greeted Touya while on the balcony. He saw the scene differently to what he had imagined. Hell, usually synonymous with fire and the demons that cruel torment humans. However, it turns out that the place has a world that is not much different from humans.
The night sky with the bright red moon. A cool breeze that feels peaceful and soothing. Touya drew his gaze down and looked at the scattered cities of hell, as well as the dense forest that was near the castle.
“Wah...”.
“Long right?”
“Iya! I did not expect, if hell was a comfortable place like this”
“Haha. Well, pretty much the same reaction. You who have lived as a human for many years, must have the stigma that hell is synonymous with torture and cruel demons ya”
“But, when I look with my own eyes. And meeting the lady, it all turned out to be wrong. In fact, the lady looks very kind and gentle like an angel..”.
Zephkiel smiled seeing his daughter praised by someone. Not fawning, but Zephkiel himself could feel the sincere feeling of Touya saying that. Yet….
“A-ah, sorry! I didn't mean-!”
“It's okay. My daughter has been like that since childhood. Therefore, I want to ask you to protect her”
The beginning of the conversation changed in an instant. Zephkiel's face turned from calm to quite serious looking at Touya.
“Protect?”
“Yes. Miyaji Touya's. Elric Touya.”
Touya immediately opened his eyes wide. He was inexhaustibly surprised that Zephkiel called him by the surname possessed by the revolutionary demon, Theodore Elric.
“Sorry, surprise you. Actually, I was the one who told Reina that you were Theodore's son."
“Mr Zephkiel... know my father?!”
“Of course. Your father and I, we're both comrades in arms. Your disappearance was also one of his decisions and my promise as well.”
“Decision? Promise?”
“The story will be a little long, but I will try to make it as short as possible."