HeroxMaou Chapter 7

Oliver’s mornings start early.

After dressing himself, he trains in the garden. After finis.h.i.+ng that, he takes a shower and makes breakfast for Cecilia.

im back~

That is the daily routine, but today’s morning was slightly different.

Cecilia’s turn

“Cecily?”

“…….It’s, Cecilia.”

ohayo~

When Oliver returned to the mansion after finis.h.i.+ng his training, there was Cecilia and Goblin in ap.r.o.ns.

Usually, Cecilia would still be in her room at this time.

good job Goblin

——I’m so happy I got to see this so early in the day.

Such l.u.s.tful thoughts was the first thing that went through his mind.

perv

No wait, there is something more important than that.

“Cecilia, you’re wearing an ap.r.o.n. Very cute.”

“……!”

“Did you wear it to show me? So cute, I want to hug you. Can I?”

no

That rapid series of Oliver’s thoughts made Cecilia back off.

She most definitely did not want to be hugged, and she showed her denial with her whole body. Putting both hands before her, Cecilia drew back.

show it

“……I don’t want to, no thank you, I will refrain.”

“Eeh, shame. There’s no need to be so shy.”

“……I’m not being shy.”

protecting herself

To stop him from having convenient misunderstandings, Cecilia denied Oliver’s words.

And Goblin thoughtlessly entered the conversation then.

traitor

“Good morning, hero. As I was thinking of at least helping to prepare meals, Cecilia-sama offered to help.”

“Good job, Goblin.”

goblin’s fault

What good work this Goblin has done.

Certainly it is nice to see Cecilia eat the breakfast he has made, but it is also exciting to eat the breakfast Cecilia has made.

Immediately praising Goblin, he thought about how he would like Goblin to do more such things in the future.

….

“……It is, not done yet”

“How about taking a bath first? I think it would be done by then.”

“I see, guess I will do that……Cecilia, will you wash my back?”

“Definitely not.”

“Shame”

go wai

While laughing softly, Oliver headed to the bathroom.

While he thought about how such a quick replay would hurt, he wasn’t hurt in the least. Why is she so cute.

More, more, I want to see more aspects of Cecilia. Such desires whirled within Oliver.

pause

pause

“Yep, delicious. It really tastes like Cecilia.”

“…………”

what

In front of the nervous Goblin whose gaze was wandering about, Oliver ate the breakfast Cecilia made with a smile.

While wondering if anything other than words that sounded like s.e.xual hara.s.sment comes out from this hero’s mouth, Golbin was also relieved that the hero found it delicious.

He was thinking that it would not be good to displease Oliver.

don’t care

The breakfast Cecilia and Goblin made was eastern cuisine.

Fried fish with j.a.panese omelette. Boiled pumpkin with miso soup and rice.

Goblin is very good at cooking. It can be said that in order to serve Cecilia, he has all the skills required to take care of someone, such as cooking and cleaning.

maid goblin?

——Happiness.

With a loose expression, Oliver ate the breakfast that Cecilia made for him.

Of course just about all of the cooking was done by Goblin, but there is no one here who would mention that fact.

Cecilia?

“It’s been a while since I’ve eaten eastern cuisine. Cecilia, do you eat this often?”

“…….not, that much.”

“Really? But, the way you eat the fish is proper and beautiful. The hand you use to hold the chopsticks is beautiful too.”

stop looking

Goblin felt like he finally understood something when he had the thought that the way Oliver focused on her hand instead of the way she was holding the chopsticks was a little perverted…….

As they continued enjoying their meal, Oliver’s hands suddenly stopped.

“…………?”

“Is something the matter?”

Cecilia tilted her head just a little and Goblin spoke in her place.

Oliver made a bitter smile and exited the living room saying, “Just a guest.”

more soldiers?

Cecilia and Goblin looked at each other, wondering what that was.

dont mind it

“It seems someone has come…….”

“But, there is no such presence.”

“For Cecilia-sama to be unable to sense anything is strange. Did the hero set up some hero’s barrier or something?”

“…….maybe. The hero is stronger than me after all.”

…

Cecilia clenched her fist tightly.

She was bitter that she was unable to protect the castle even though she is the demon lord because she is weak.

….

“Cecilia-sama……please, do not worry about it too much. Everyone, is fine.”

“Goblin……”

“Also, we all love this kind Cecilia-sama. So please stay that way, Cecilia-sama.”

dont be corrupted~

Goblin was also bitter because he believed that in the first place, they were supposed to protect Cecilia. Both of them were regretting that they were unable to protect the other.

….

“Thank you”

…

In a small voice, Cecilia thanked Goblin.

Everyone in the castle was still alive and conducting repair works. Cecilia cannot lose heart here.

don’t give up~

“That aside, Cecilia-sama…….”

“?”

“What is Cecilia-sama’s, erm, relations.h.i.+p———with the hero?”

boom

The instant Goblin said that, there was a large explosion.

Goblin dropped a bomb

outside

Oliver’s residence, front yard.

The youth that had appeared was dressed in jet-black armor and held a black katana.

ninja?

Oliver and the jet-black youth confronted each other.

“I don’t remember inviting you though. Breaking the barrier that someone else put up, isn’t that rude?”

“I’ll return those exact words to you. You’re the hero right? Why did you not carry out the royal order to kill the demon lord?”

kawaii kara

Oliver has abandoned the royal decree to kill the demon lord.

To the youth who asked that, the question was why Oliver brought the demon lord home even though he was the hero.

Raising  the corners of his mouth, Oliver smiled.

“——I don’t really care about the royal order. I wanted the demon lord more than that. That’s all.”

“So you chose the demon lord over the royal order?”

“Yeah”

ofc

With a stunned expression, the youth looked at Oliver.

His youthful features did not fit the jet-black armor. His black hair and eyes fit the night more than the day.

def a ninja

“So——you’re the new hero?”

“……Yes. I have been appointed as the hero by the king.”

“How troubling for you.”

Oliver is jobless now?

In that case, I am probably fired, Oliver casually thought that.

This way he would have more time to spend with Cecilia and he has already earned enough money to spend the rest of his life playing around. Even if he is extravagant, there is no problem.

for Cecilia ofc

“……I have been told by the king, to defeat you and bring back the demon lord.”

“hmmm…….?”

not happening

What the youth had said, meant killing Oliver.

There was no way doing that would be simple. Because Oliver was the hero, he wouldn’t lose to anyone but——

this one is a hero too

——this youth, is different…….he is strong.

stronger than Cecilia?

Oliver sensed the youth’s strength in an instant and reached out for his sword.

At the same time, the youth reached for the katana at his waist.

fite

The clash of their blades created a shock wave.

Neither was outdone by the other in strength and speed.

Both were worthy to bear the name of hero.

what about Cecilia then

“Hero Oliver! I have no grudge against you, but I will defeat you!!”

“There’s no way I would lose to a newbie like you.”

noob

As Oliver repelled him with a large swing of his sword, the youth was sent flying backwards. But he twisted his body midair and made a clean landing.

‘I see’, Oliver was impressed but continued to observe the youth.

cat?

Returning his katana to its sheath, the youth looked for a chance to close the distance.

iai?

“Wanting the demon lord, I don’t understand that at all but……for now, I will just complete my mission!”

try meeting Cecilia?

Using a sword-draw, the youth approached Oliver with zero speed.

(T/N: wth is zero speed(ゼロスピード) How can you approach someone with zero speed)

But Oliver wouldn’t fall behind just that level of speed. “Naive, newbie”, saying that, he clad the tip of his sword in fire.

As he took on the fire with the katana, a blast of hot air a.s.saulted the youth. He grimaced at the heat, but he couldn’t afford to pull back here.

One stroke, two strokes——the sword and katana scattered sparks.

wouldn’t katana lose here

——stronger, than expected.

While parrying the youth’s katana with his sword, Oliver observed him.

He had information on most of those that are strong, but he has not heard about this youth. While wondering which rural village he came from——Oliver decided to end it.

need to go back to Cecilia

“d.a.m.n it, as expected of the hero, you’re strong.”

“Guess so. With this, it’s the end.”

“Wha, wai, isn’t that cheati——!?”

no such thing

In Oliver’s right hand was his sword. In his left hand, there was also a powerful sword made from light magic. The greatsword of light that was larger than Oliver was swung at the youth.

The youth struggled to create a barrier in a hurry, but Oliver’s attack was not so weak to be blocked by something like that.

bam

“d.a.m.n it, I don’t care anymooooooooore!!”

self-destruct?

At the same time as the barrier, the youth activated fire magic. ——resultingly, a large explosion occurred in the mansion’s garden.

With the large explosion, some parts of the mansion was damaged.

Two places, and the living room facing the garden.

where Cecilia is?

“…….eh?”

wall is gone?

Unintentionally letting out that sound, Cecilia looked towards the youth and Oliver in the garden with a stunned expression. She wondered what happened, but they were unmistakably fighting.

Oliver quickly went to Cecilia’s side and checked whether she was injured.

He had set up a barrier so he knew she was fine but he couldn’t rest a.s.sured until he confirmed it with his own eyes.

it’s your fault in the first place

“Thank G.o.d, you’re not injured.”

“……”

“That was surprising……hero, who is that person?”

“Seems to be the new hero.”

kouhai

The youth that was sent flying the edge of the garden was just about to stand up.

While thinking that he was tougher than expected, Oliver smiled wryly. But he should have understood by now that he couldn’t match Oliver.

With this experience, he should just return to his village or something.

bye~

“……eh?”

again?

The youth that had gotten back on his feet looked at Oliver and the other two in the mansion and opened his eyes wide.

He immediately ran over to Oliver and had quite a surprised look on his face. Seeing as he no longer had any hostility, Oliver didn’t attack either.

just see Cecilia

“Was the demon lord, a goblin?”

“Me!? That’s absurd and beyond me!!”

“Eh? Then, the demon lord——”

yep

Oliver’s eyes didn’t move, but Goblin looked at Cecilia.

Seeing that, the youth shouted, “Haa!?”.

he understands

“The demon lord, is that cute girl!? Certainly I would bring this back…….!!”

yes

The youth gave a large nod, and thought that it’s no wonder Oliver rejected the royal decree——

end

Author’s note: Of course I know about the tea…! (What do you want, hero)

It seems the Cecilia’s room was slightly damaged by the explosion…….

Hecate’s part: What tea

And is this new hero supposed to be one of those summoned-from-j.a.pan guys

Was actually working on this since like 2-3 weeks ago but…..Oliver’s pervertedness made me just go back to Nanaki or just to whatever book I was reading.

It’s all Oliver’s fault