Chapter 29
Chapter 29: The True Identity of These Children!
We returned within just 30 minutes after leaving the village.
When they departed, it was early enough that they didn't encounter anyone, but at this time, several people were already awake and working.
Right at the village entrance, Fran was watering the flowers.
"I'm back."
"Oh? Where did you go?"
"Ah, I went to the orc settlement unexpectedly."
"For reconnaissance purposes tonight, right?"
"No, I attacked the orc settlement!"
After a brief silence, Fran shouted, "Eh!"
Noticing Al, who was behind me, she shouted even louder!
The villagers came out, wondering what was happening.
"Fran, why are you shouting so loudly? What's the matter?"
The village chief called out to Fran, who had raised her voice, and noticed me.
"Oh? Tact-sama, are you leaving now?"
"No, I just returned after completely wiping out the orcs."
"Huh! What did you just say?"
"I attacked the orc settlement and completely annihilated them."
The villagers exclaimed in astonishment.
"Here's the evidence, just in case."
I presented the orc heads and core I obtained from Al and Nero's battle.
The villagers couldn't believe their eyes.
"The big one here was defeated by me!"
"I defeated more of them~!"
Al and Nero started arguing.
"Excuse me, but who are these children?"
The village chief asked curiously.
"This is Al, and this is Nero."
"Nice to meet you!"
"Pleased to meet you~!"
Al and Nero greeted the village chief.
Fran asked hesitantly, "Did you just say Nero? Could it be...?"
"Yes, that's right."
Fran shouted again.
"Fran, don't shout in front of the children. They'll be startled!"
The village chief scolded Fran and gently touched Al and Nero's heads.
"I apologize for startling you. You should eat this."
He offered them some nuts he had.
"You're a good person!"
"Yeah, you're a good person~!"
Al and Nero seemed to like the village chief.
If one didn't know Al and the others' true identities, it would be a heartwarming scene of a grandfather and his grandchild that could be found anywhere.
"Well, Village Chief..."
"What is it, Fran?"
"These individuals are Archdemon Alcyone, the First Pillar of the Demon Lord, and probably Nero, the Second Pillar of the Demon Lord."
"Are you half asleep? What nonsense are you talking about in the morning? Right, Tact-sama?"
"Well, that's correct. They are the real deal."
"Huh? You must be joking."
The skeptical village chief asked with a gentle smile while still placing his hand on Al and Nero's heads.
"Are you two the Demon Lords?"
"Yes, I am Alcyone, the First Pillar of the Demon Lord!"
"I'm Nero, the Second Pillar of the Demon Lord~!"
For a moment, he was shocked, and then I said with a serious expression, "It's not a joke; they are genuine Demon Lords."
The village chief remained frozen, his hand still on Al and Nero's heads.
Al and Nero looked up at the village chief curiously.
"What's wrong?"
"Hello~"
No response. Has he completely lost consciousness?
...No, wait. Could it be that he's dead?