To be honest, Doro's excuse is really bad.

It's so bad that even in such a serious situation, Adeline feels like laughing.

Honestly speaking, even if he said he had fallen for the Demon King and married her, it would be more believable than this "being the Apostle of the Demon King." After all, having met in person, Adeline genuinely felt the demonic charm of the current Demon King; the Demon King's demonic aura could indeed be captivating.

But being the Apostle of the Demon King...?

If you grabbed someone randomly on the street and asked them if it's possible for the Hero to become the Apostle of the Demon King, they'd just spit at you.

Anyone who's heard of the Hero's adventure stories, even the simplest farmers, could throw a few reasons at you why the Hero couldn't possibly become the Apostle of the Demon King—after all, A·Gedora is stronger.

Because A·Gedora killed the Demon King.

You're stronger than someone, and then you become her Apostle? It makes no sense from the very basic logic, let alone, Doro can't agree with them, yet can agree with the Demon King? Doro can't accept what they do, yet can accept what the Demon King does? The Hero isn't like that.

So even when the cooperation between A·Gedora and the Demon King was publicized, people just believed that this Hero and the Demon King had "collaborated."

And it was in no way a dependency.

How did he even utter these words?

Just look at the expression of the maid girl behind him.

Rose was completely taken aback.

As for being a maid and having good manners... well, she wasn't exactly a professional maid, but she still managed to suppress her urge to ask questions.

"I am not joking with you," Doro said seriously, "I have decided that once I return, I will propose to Lisidorwei, and Lisidorwei is indeed Mohe's servant, so I will also become her servant."

That single statement left the two of them in shock.

Rose wondered when Lisidorwei and Doro had something happen between them? Why did marriage suddenly come up, did their feelings change without her knowing? Sure, she knew Lisidorwei liked Doro, and Doro was not indifferent to Lisidorwei, but it shouldn't be this easily accepted...

Why?

She didn't know, though she was unaware, but...

Perhaps there's something to be done—this must certainly have something closely related to the Demon King.

...The Demon King is a bit biased, isn't he... Clearly turned me into the so-called Charming Demon to seduce Doro, but now he's letting Doro marry Lisidorwei... So, today, why bring me out with him?

Rose continued to suppress her urge to speak; today, she was Doro's exclusive maid and couldn't do things that would embarrass her master.

Adeline's expression finally revealed a hint of sadness at this moment: "Lisidorwei... you chose her correctly, for someone who betrayed her race for you—if it's someone like her, maybe she won't do things like we did. Though such behavior among humans would be scolded for being ungrateful and worse than an animal... But perhaps that's the most suitable person for you. Someone who would give up everything for you."

"You're right. That's the reason I want to propose to her. I've made many mistakes, but at least I can't fail her feelings; she gave up everything for me, I should at least let her have something."

Adeline was silent for a long time.

The entire room was extremely quiet; one couldn't even hear the sound of breathing.

After a long while, Adeline finally said, "So, is this what you came to tell me?"

"Mohe and I will prevent your plan. You won't be able to complete this matter; failure is already destined. If you stop now, you can still reduce the damage."

"My failure is already destined?" Adeline's expression turned cold, "You might understand some human nature or right and wrong, but you still don't understand politics, Mr. Gedora... Mister Doro, please leave. If you have any doubts, go back and ask the Demon King to answer them for you; whatever means you plan to use to stop me, just bring it on. I'll take it all—time has passed, you should take a look at what kind of person I've grown into, and show me how much greatness you still possess."

Such a negotiation naturally declared broken.

Doro and Rose walked down the street.

"Lord Doro, with all due respect, I sense that your mood seems unexpectedly good?"

Yes, from Rose's perspective at least, this negotiation, not quite pleasant, surprisingly put Doro in a good mood.

Doro walked with his hands behind his head, leisurely observing the streetscape: "I've always wondered if I might actually be a rather despicable person, Rose. You must know that I fought with Charlette before."

He reminisced about those times.

"You almost killed her."

"Yes, I almost killed her, but the disgraceful thing is, whether in the battle at Nalune or the later moment when I almost killed her, I felt no pity or regret within, instead feeling satisfied, thinking that's how it should be... Even when she summoned Divine Descent, I couldn't help but feel disappointed, thinking 'seems today's effort won't succeed'."

"...Is that really a problem?"

Doro lowered his hands and looked at Rose: "Do you really think it's not a problem? I feel like I've turned into someone who's no longer myself. Before, when I was a Hero, even if I had to kill the Demon Race, there would be a twinge of reluctance within me—back then, I thought it was the necessary pain one must endure in taking a life, believing that such pain made humanity seem noble. I feel like I've lost that nobility now."

"However, you don't seem to regret it, do you?"

Rose blinked: "I don't see anything resembling regret on your face."

"Haha~ Is that so? I didn't know what expression I have, no, perhaps like you said, no matter what feelings Adeline holds toward me, whether she has any reasons she must do, in the end, I can't forgive what she plans to do, even if she's fully prepared, even if, as Mohe said, it's granting a gift... Those with great strength should treat their power cautiously."

Doro suddenly mentioned this: "Charlette originally told me this, but I might have misunderstood it. Treating your power cautiously isn't about being stingy with its usage; when strength should be used to solve problems, use it; when responsibility should be borne through strength, assume it. I didn't take on the responsibility of being the Hero A·Gedora in the past, but now, I must bear the responsibility as Doro. Here, I won't allow this city to become as Adeline envisions."

Upon saying this, he halted with a smile on his face: "So, her firm refusal of my suggestion is truly great; I feared she'd show a pitiful expression like in the past, saying 'Gedora, help me', then I wouldn't know what to do. She's no longer the girl I remember; she bears the responsibility as the President of the Alchemist Association, it's great. I can act without hesitation and without mercy."

Rose didn't know the specifics of the plan, but she didn't care about those things; without being given tasks, they weren't something she needed. In the mansion, she seemed superior to Rastina—none could quite say how strong Mohe was now, having reclaimed the power of Curse.

"I'm sincerely happy for you—however, Lord Doro, pardon my presumption, but I have a question I'd like to ask."

The gentle woman, with long black hair like Mohe, gazed at Doro with eyes deep as gemstones.

Doro's smile instantly froze.

"You're planning to marry Lady Lisidorwei, of course I have no objections, but what about me? What are your thoughts on me? You know the Demon King turned me into this kind of state just to seduce you, and if marrying Lady Lisidorwei fulfills the Demon King's request, then perhaps I have no reason to exist."

She looked tenderly and calmly at Doro: "If Lord Doro doesn't plan to establish a stronger relationship with me, then one day, being discarded by the Demon King wouldn't be surprising either."

Her sudden words felt incredibly heavy.

"I know my abilities aren't very important to you all, so I focus on being a good maid, cooking, washing, managing chores, all simple tasks—surely as long as the Demon King wishes, he could easily create life that accomplishes this, or, buy slaves from the black market. With such a richly appointed life in the mansion, slaves would surely work hard too. It seems I have nothing special."

"Rose..."

"You're a gentle and kind person; despite me holding ugly feelings and having wronged you, you still give me chances, allowing me to be reborn by your side.—But, Mr. Doro... I remain the petty person, and that hasn't changed."

The girl drew closer to Doro, always watching him, seemingly unwilling to look away even for a second, until she cupped Doro's face with her hands.

Her red lips slightly parted, releasing an enticing fragrance. Seduction is the Charming Demon's instinct, her subtle sweet words whispered in Doro's ear: "Doro, could you look at me in a different light? Could you see me through the eyes that see a woman?"

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