CHAPTER 3 I CAME TO THE EMPIRE~ PRETENDING TO BE HUMAN, RIGHT? Mildiana, the southern capital of Elberian Empire, had a lot of people. A large number of people come and go since morning to the town square, and merchants were shouting loudly to show of their merchandise to the passer-bys Most of them are ordinary people, but there’s a great number of elves among them. Probably because there is a country under the empire in this southern territory which the elves live. The reason I came to the south is because the military school in Mildiana is the largest institution for raising heroes. In addition, the population of this capital is about 150,000 at most, second largest after the Imperial Capital. Since this is called Academic City, the library holds a large number of various magic books. There’s a magic institute that manages higher class of magic. Therefore, I chose this place so it won’t bore me. It’s been half a month since I left Tenebrae. I’ve spent a few days, this city doesn’t seem bad. I suppose it’s not just bustling, but it’s also blooming.
While thinking such things while threading my way among the crowd, I found a crepe shop. I didn’t want to eat something particularly sweet, but I tried it since it caught my attention. 「Hey, can I have some crepe?」 「Ara ara …… it’s unusual for a boy to come. How many do you want? 」 「two」 「You like sweets, don’t you?」 After saying that kindly, the storekeeper aunt prepared two crepes and handed them to me. I also paid the price. I paid four coppers, but two were returned. 「I’ll give one freebie to this cute little boy.」 「But, is that alright?」 「It’s okay. I have confidence about the taste, so please come and buy it again」
「Thanks」 I said so with a smile, and then I left the street heading for the back alley. After confirming that no one was around, I called out to my『sweetheart』. 「Rena. You can come out」 The space in front was torn, and a maid girl with silver hair comes out. She looks a little puzzled. 「Lucifer-sama? What’s the matter? You told me to never to show my face.」 When I came to the Empire, I brought Rena as my companion. She can disappear at will, so I wanted her to help me collect information. Lumiel extremely opposed this. On the contrary, I didn’t ask her to follow me, but persuaded her keep the throne safe while I am away and she managed to stay in Tenebrae. She’s good at fighting, but she can’t handle any kind trickery, so she always stands out badly. 「Yes, I’ll give you this crepe. It looks delicious, so I wanted to eat it with you」 As soon as I said that, Rena embraced me.
「Hauu! Lucifer-sama! How kind of you! as expected of my Master. I love you! I love you so much! I love you!」
「Hey, your voice is a little loud ……! Calm down. Here, crepe」 I tore Rena away, and thrust the crepe into her little mouth. At first, she looked disappointed, but maybe she liked the taste of the crepe and started to eat it silently. I quickly finished eating my crepe. It’s a little too sweet for me. On the other hand, with a soft and mellow look, he looked back to Rena, who is eating crepes in a trance. 「So…….I’ve spent the last few days in the Empire. I think I’ve become more human, right?」 「Hamu hamu…… Nods. Yes, very much. To be honest, I was surprised. I can’t believe Lucifer-sama can be so human-boyish.」 「it may not be a bad idea to be a human once in a while . This is the first time I’ve ever had a conversation with an ordinary person, and the other person didn’t collapse or explode. It’s quite fun」 I think my way of speaking and gestures are not that bad. I’m proud of myself. Thanks to Rena’s lessons.
By the way, my clothes are light suitable for traveling. It’s a clothe that was woven with linen fabric. That can be found anywhere. It You won’t stand out when you get into town. 「Hamu….. The crepes are gone」 I return to being 『Human』once again. 「I’ll buy you again next time o……ooh. What’s wrong?」 Renna is hugging me once more, so I supported her ant pat her head. 「I can’t show up for a while, so I’ll die if I don’t have enough supply of Lucifer-sama now.」 Yoshi yoshi. I kept patting her. Her silver hair is silky and feels great. I want to keep supplying Rena as much as I can. It has been a few years since the two of us has been sticking to each other lovingly. So i can’t be careless. We, demons have much slower sense of time than humans. But, when hugging each other like this, Rena’s big twin hills are tightly pressed against my chest. This is really intolerable.
……Oops. This is not the time to do this. 「Rena. It’s time to go」 「I don’t want to. let’s cuddle like this forever」 「Maybe next time.」 「Uh uh..」 While hugging me Rena groaned sadly and released me The softness and warmth that I had felt before is suddenly gone. Only a slight presence is felt. Since the covert magic technique that she uses is very advanced. Even the Elves that has strong magic and Dragons, let alone humans, cannot notice the Rena in this state. 「Well, then. My goal is to go to a military school in the southern territory of the Imperial Army, of Mildiana. ” 『Yes, Thats right. The preliminary preparation is perfect. I will guide you.』 I started walking according to Rena whispering in a voice that only I could hear.
TL Note: A heart warming Novel indeed. If anyone wants to pick this up, please do so since I only translate whenever I’m in the mood.