Shesi did not tell Ameri that after that battle, he felt the deliciousness of a demon… In that battle, he had eaten… eaten the flesh and blood of that person… Or perhaps it couldn't be called a person, nor could it be called a demon, but Shesi felt that the taste was very delicious… Shesi didn't know how his Adaptation had transformed him… but it didn't seem like a good thing.
At this moment, Opera walked over.
"Alright, I've already spoken with Lord Sullivan, and… I've also gotten your father's consent, for now," Opera said, looking at Ameri.
"Eh? My father?"
"Yes, I told him, 'Your daughter is in my hands, I'll train her for a bit before sending her back to you.'"
"But the reaction from his side seemed quite big, so he's probably very happy, after all, opportunities like this don't come often."
"Uh… I need to step away for a moment to call my father," Ameri stood up.
When Ameri returned, she saw that Shesi was already meditating on a rock under the waterfall. This rock wasn't always there; Opera had pried it out from the side and thrown it over, as it's normally impossible for a waterfall to be so shallow at its base.
Shesi closed his eyes, listening to the sound of the falling water. At first, Shesi only felt noise, a lot of noise. The sound of the waterfall made Shesi feel as if a gun was firing next to his ear. But slowly, Shesi began to feel his attention starting to wander, and the sounds next to his ears also diminished. It seemed Shesi was about to enter a state of self-forgetfulness when suddenly Shesi felt as if someone had touched him. He opened his eyes and saw Opera shaking him.
"Lord Shesi, you were starting to get too immersed," Opera reminded him.
"Eh? Shouldn't I be immersed?" Shesi was a little confused. Wasn't this how epiphanies usually started in anime?
"No, we demons inherently follow our desires, and what you need to do is control your desires, not be detached from the world."
"Okay… I understand," Shesi was stunned by the words. It seemed he still hadn't Adapted; he was transforming into a demon… Then Shesi closed his eyes again. This time, Shesi found himself in the center of a lake. There was a small pavilion in the center of the lake, and Shesi walked over.
"You've come," a dark figure stood up and looked at Shesi.
"Me?" Shesi pointed to himself, puzzled.
"That's right, it's you, Suzuki Shesi. Tell me! What is your desire?" The dark figure extended a hand, and black flames burned in its palm.
"You've been lost for too long, so long that you've started to indulge in pleasure. You don't want to compete with your brother for the position of Demon King, you don't even want to strive for money or fame. You seem to have stalled, while your brother has found his desires and dreams time and time again."
"Alright, shut up. You're not me, who are you?" Shesi looked at the dark figure and asked.
The dark figure choked on the words it was about to say.
"Eh? He's already found his desire? Tsk, that was a bit fast. I thought I could pretend a little longer." The dark figure then transformed into a severed hand.
"An arm… Who exactly are you?" Shesi's brows furrowed. This thing clearly didn't belong to him, and the aura on it… "I am the owner of that bracelet, but isn't talking in riddles a bit annoying for you? Fine, I'll tell you, I am the vanished Demon King Delkira. How about it? Aren't you surprised?" A hand flew to Shesi's side and said.
"You're not… or rather, you're not completely," Shesi suddenly had an epiphany, as if he had figured something out, and said.
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
"You should be a part of Delkira's magic. I remember the seller seemed to have said that this was found in a ruin in the north, and I remember Demon King Delkira went north, and your aura is similar to Mr. Ali's."
Shesi said with certainty.
The arm was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Good, good, a sharp mind, that's indeed the case. However, it's quite impressive that you managed to find all four items here. Well then, let's leave it at that, go back. Don't worry, it's not your strange ability that made you start to love the flesh and blood of demons; it's because that piece of flesh and blood had very strong magic. I needed to replenish my magic to regain consciousness… Although your kid's ability is a bit strange… But… Eh? No, that's not right?" The arm was about to show off when it suddenly realized something was off. How are this kid's cells? They're starting to change? Evolve? A strange kid… But never mind, this… makes it interesting.
Meanwhile, at home, Sullivan looked at Kalego and Batsu across from him.
"How is it? Does it suit your taste?"
"Tha… thank you for your invitation, it's an unfortunate honor." Batsu's shy demeanor would surely make Iruma drop his jaw, while Kalego next to him was calmly eating the delicacies.
At this moment, a sound came from a camera nearby.
"Kalego-kun, what's wrong? Is the delicious food I made so good that you forgot to answer the Chairman's question?"
Hearing Opera's voice from the camera, Kalego's body visibly stiffened. He had been in a great mood knowing Opera was accompanying Shesi for training, so he had eaten two extra bites of cake, but he didn't expect… "How are you everywhere! Damn it!" Kalego impolitely threw his plate at the camera.
Meanwhile, Sullivan, accustomed to this, continued talking to Batsu.
"Thanks to Batsu, Iruma was able to advance to [4]. Of course, Kalego-kun also played an indispensable role. This is my small token of appreciation. Choosing you two to be my grandson's teachers was the right decision. Although Shesi hasn't advanced, he's starting to show leadership qualities. Bazi-chan too, after all, she's a strong individual comparable to the Thirteen Crowns."
"You flatter me! Everyone in the Thirteen Crowns is much stronger than I am… But I'm definitely stronger than that dead loli who smells like a country bumpkin and has terrible fashion sense!"
"Haha, you two have such a good relationship."
"Not at all!"
"Haha, actually, because you're not good at interacting with others, I was initially worried if you'd be willing to be Iruma's master… Kalego-kun too, I was actually a little afraid that someone so cold would teach my Shesi to be cold too~" Sullivan took out a handkerchief to wipe his tears.
"Then don't call me!"
Batsu heard Sullivan's words and continued to speak.
"Yes, I originally planned to just show my face and leave, but… I genuinely like this apprentice now."
Sullivan nodded at her words and looked at Kalego.
"Don't look at me, I hate this apprentice!" Kalego said.
"Well then, let's eat first. There's still something to do later."
"Mm? Mm hmm!" Batsu began to gobble down the food. Most of the dishes on the table were her favorites, so of course, she had to savor them.
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