After watching Lina leave the village, Shami turned to go back, when a black-haired girl appeared beside him.

Saili had been following behind Lina, and also said goodbye to her in front of the inn, knowing Lina's whereabouts.

"With things like this, both Lureya and Lina are busy with their own matters."

The Magical Girl crossed her arms and spoke naturally.

Shami nodded.

"By the way, I need to tell you something—I'm heading back to the Magic Tower today."

Shami looked at the Magical Girl in surprise.

"Are you coming, too?"

"Initially, I came out from the Magic Tower to find the Demon King. Now that I've found him, naturally I have to return to the Magic Tower."

The Magical Girl tactfully adjusted her aim from defeating the Demon King to finding the Demon King.

After all, she's already a Demon Envoy, talking about defeating the Demon King sounds a bit rebellious.

At least, she can't say it outright.

Shami furrowed his brows.

The Teleportation Gates he'd been making lately were all gone.

"I was thinking of having some time to thoroughly research the Magic Array on your leg."

The Magical Girl's arms stiffened momentarily, her cheeks reddening slightly.

"You say it's research, but actually you're just using the opportunity to take advantage, aren't you! Hurry up and help me get rid of the Curse Seal on my thighs!"

Shami looked at the Magical Girl, who wore a purple-black Mage's Skirt, her long legs clad in black stockings.

The Magical Girl is a daily black stockings fan, completely unconcerned about the Curse Seal being seen.

"Are you really leaving?"

"Yes."

The Magical Girl nodded lightly, her small face showing a slight tinge of concern.

"Yesterday, I received news from the Magic Tower, and I haven't appeared in the public eye for too long. My popularity ranking has dropped to fifth place, and at this rate, my popularity will soon be snatched away by those nasty competitors. I need to go back for a while."

Saili was initially able to stay outside, but someone spread rumors that she had been punished and expelled from the Magic Tower. Even though Weasley had debunked the rumors, it still had quite an impact. Plus, she hasn't been seen in public recently, leading to a sharp decline in her popularity.

If she doesn't go back, her popularity will be gone!

The Magical Girl glared at Shami.

"That's how things are. Besides, you have three pieces of leverage against me, so letting me leave isn't an issue, right?"

"When did it become three?"

Shami touched his forehead.

Wasn't it just the Demon Envoy Contract and the Recording Crystal?

"The Saintess's special constitution! Remember it well! This is a secret that must be protected with your life! Don't spill it easily!"

Shami felt enlightened.

"You mean the thing about leaking ○ after magic overload?"

"Shut up, shut up!"

Saili glared at Shami, but her anger lasted only a few seconds before she smiled and looked over.

"Then let's leave it at that. I'm heading back to the Magic Tower. If you want to visit, I can be your tour guide for free."

The Magical Girl smiled charmingly.

Shami shook his head.

"I'm afraid you'll lock me in the basement and torture me if I go."

"It's better than telling your identity to the seven Great Mages, right? You really have a talent for learning magic, perhaps because of your identity as the Demon King? If you come to the Magic Tower, I might secretly teach you magic."

The Magical Girl continued to tempt Shami.

"If you do well in your studies, letting you touch my thighs is no problem~"

Though she had decided not to expose Shami's true identity and chose to ally with the Demon King, aiming to peacefully complete an internal coup and win over the Demon King, it required a lot of effort.

The most important part was to make Shami experience the charm of the Magical Girl so that he couldn't leave her.

"Definitely next time."

Shami planned to take out the remaining one-time Teleportation Gate stock from the Demon King Ring for the Magical Girl.

But on second thought, there was no need for that, and she might thoroughly research the secrets of the one-time Teleportation Gate, leading to the demon's core technology being leaked.

"Let's go."

"Stay in touch, Saili."

"Got it."

The Magical Girl waved her hand, bidding farewell to Shami.

Watching the black-haired girl's figure fade away, Shami stood at the village entrance with his hands behind his back for a long time.

Evening.

Shami ordered a beer at the tavern, sitting in a corner, drinking alone.

"Finally, I can enjoy some peace and quiet. Life without anyone bothering me is just comfortable."

Shami guzzled down his beer.

The tavern today is quite empty, with only Shami alone, making Shami think everyone else has died.

Before long, a familiar face appeared at the tavern's entrance, sitting across from Shami after seeing him.

"Shami, I've been looking for you half a day, turns out you're here drinking."

The visitor was none other than Theo.

"Theo, for the first time, I feel your appearance is pretty good."

Shami put down his wine glass, "Come tell me the story about you and the lamb, Theo, I'll listen seriously. Does it feel like there are fewer people today, have they all disappeared?"

"Shami, actually I'm here to say goodbye."

Theo looked seriously at Shami, and as Shami scrutinized him further, he realized Theo indeed had luggage with him.

"Eh?"

"I plan to leave the village, to find my own path."

"Theo, that's not your line, let's be good villagers together!"

"I also want to be a good villager, but my appearance doesn't allow it."

Theo sighed deeply.

"Being a villager doesn't require much in terms of appearance, Theo."

"I know, but unlike you, having this appearance and being a villager is a waste of heaven's blessing."

"Totally misunderstood my meaning!"

"Do you remember we went to help another village and encountered the demon legion commander?"

"Mm."

Theo became serious, and Shami didn't correct his misconception, just nodded along.

"It was then, the entire village, including the demon legion commander, saw me as a precious person. They genuinely acknowledged my appearance. Eyes don't deceive, Shami, the people in that village were all enamored with my looks, the demon legion commander was even lusting after my body."

"That's because that village and the demon legion commander were abnormal to begin with!"

"No. It's just different perspectives. They have another aesthetic view. Besides, they've given me a new direction to view things. Beauty is something that can't be defined clearly, so maybe I could lead a new aesthetic trend across the continent."

"No, absolutely not." (without emotion)

Theo looked up towards the heights with deep emotion.

"Say, with this look of mine, in a distant unknown kingdom, would it be of royal level? Could I be directly married into it?"

"So you're seeking this minuscule chance?!"

"That's why I want to leave the village, tour around the continent, find my own path, and see if I can find 'all true'."

"Eh, all true?"

"Yeah, a power that can immediately discern lies and truths from the speaker. At the same time, if the speaker says something like 'all true, all true, please tell me if I'm among the top ten handsome men on the continent' in front of it, it'll give the most objective evaluation."

"It's highly likely to be some sort of mirror!"

Theo didn't listen, stood up, and grabbed his luggage by his side.

"Shami, you're my only good brother; I hope we can meet again in the future. At that time, I'll share the fun of my journey with you."

"Let's hope..."

Shami drank without emotion.

Who cares about that stuff!

"Wait, what about the widow at the village entrance?"

Shami realized the issue at hand and looked towards Theo.

Theo showed a slightly reluctant expression.

"She said she'll always wait for me to return… so I will definitely return to the village..."

"Though strange and initially shocking, not sure if it's Minotaur territory, it seems to have turned into pure love now, I can't judge..."

Shami muttered with a furrowed brow.

"By the way, Shami, brother's wife is off-limits, hope you won't think differently of her."

"Rest assured a million times. The widow at the village entrance is definitely the safest woman."

Shami replied blankly.

Feeling his own taste is somewhat normal as he still thinks his three Demon Envoy girls are cute.

"Then goodbye, Shami."

Theo waved with determination and then left the tavern heroically.

The tavern quickly quieted down.

"So why is even Theo leaving the village! Is this the Newbie Village graduation season?"

Shami drank a mug of beer speechlessly.

"Alright, alright, everyone wants to leave, huh. Just me like an idle person."

"However, a Demon King won't be swayed by such petty emotions. Won't feel lonely even if alone!"

Shami snorted disdainfully.

Night.

Shami ran to the Slime's nest, lay on a jelly belly, and fell asleep together with hundreds of Slimes in the cave.

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