*****In front of the gate between the thrones on the 3rd floor underground of Huerna Labyrinth and the 5th floor of the castle****
Time goes back a little and the perspective shifts to Zhang Youji.
Because I didn’t want to wear something too gorgeous that was mainly blue, I used the silk threads of the Spider Queen, the feathers of the phoenix, the scales of the three-headed dragon, and a variety of precious materials contributed by other family members to make it very special. Zhang Youji, who was dressed in an exaggerated royal attire, was forced to strip naked and put on royal attire by Qinghe Ling and Belika who came to deliver the news. Zhang Youji complained about certain things and reluctantly stood there. Accompanied by Qing's fellow wishing fairies, Suzu and Kiyo arrived at the door between the thrones, which was guarded by their relatives.
By the way, after Boleka finished changing Zhang Youji's clothes, she went to do some of the things Huilna ordered with a moisturized expression on her face, and the remaining bells He Qing, on the other hand, received one punch from Zhang Yuji each on his head.
[Woo, I was stripped naked. I was completely stripped without even a pair of boxers just now. I just went to discuss things with Valkyrie and the others about the Demon King. Is it really necessary to do this? ! Especially Belika who disappeared after changing my clothes! I saw it! At that time, the guy showed an expression similar to Deguna's in a certain situation, and went out with a moist face and a nosebleed! 】
[I'm sorry, Summoner, because it seems like it's fun, and I overdid it if I wasn't careful... 】
[I'm very sorry. Please take care of yourself, Lord Creator. I will die to apologize. I hope that my compatriots can continue to serve you in the future. 】
【Hello? ! stop! Put down that sword in your hand! Qing, don’t wipe your neck every now and then! By the way, where did you get that sword that's not even about 10 centimeters long? ! And what's going on with those various family members lining up in front of the door? ! 】
When Zhang Youji, who had a look of despair on his face and complained about something, heard Qing's apology after the bell, he immediately grabbed the 20-centimeter-tall Qi Qi flying in front of him. The wishing fairy Qing snatched the weapon that was only a few centimeters from her hand, stopped her from swinging her sword to kill herself, and then started to complain loudly, while watching the various races in this maze, each person in front of the gate between the thrones. The two races stood in two rows on the left and right and expressed their questions.
At this time, Bolika, who came from nowhere, suddenly spoke to Zhang Youji, ready to answer his questions. However, after the incident of being stripped naked, Zhang Youji had some psychological shadow on this voice. Yuki, on the other hand, was completely jumped and immediately hid behind Suzu.
[Lord, Master? What's wrong with you? 】
[Ask what happened? ! Belika, you must have started the thing that took off my clothes just now! Don't tell me you'll forget this moment! 】
【Well? ! No, no, I'm very sorry, Master! That, that, that, because, because I was ordered, if you don't change... 】
[The way you speak has become almost like Alf! enough! I will settle this matter with you later. Now, answer me and what happened to the dependents in front of the door. I just want to discuss the matter of the Demon King with Valkyrie and the others. What do you want to do with this useless scene? ? 】
【? Master, aren't you going to give your first war speech between the thrones next? The head maid has arranged everything in the throne room, and Valkyrie-sama and the others are also inside, waiting for your appearance. 】
【ha? ! speech? ! Waiting for my appearance? ! ..., those guys, haven't they misunderstood something again? ···I always feel like I have some bad premonitions. 】
When the baby-faced beastman Belaka, who has orange hair and a pair of orange fox ears on top of her head and an orange fox tail below her waist, wears a miniskirt maid uniform where her panties can almost be seen, she... After bowing his head and apologizing to Zhang Youji, Zhang Youji, who heard the content of her answer, asked angrily about another thing he cared about. As for Zhang Youji, who got the answer, he suddenly had a bad premonition.
Although he immediately turned around and prepared to move away from the door between the thrones, unfortunately, just as Zhang Youji turned around, the door between the thrones suddenly opened, and then accompanied by the announcement of the head maid, subconscious When he turned around and looked over again, Zhang Youji saw a very spectacular scene.
(Wow?! Why is it like this?! What the hell is going on?! Is the emperor going to court? Is this completely overdone?!)
After seeing from the outside the throne room, Valkyrie and other maze guardians, and 20 of their family members, a total of more than 200 people kneeling to greet him, Zhang Youji was exposed because of this spectacular sight. She stayed in place with a twitching smile. It wasn't until Ling took her hand and Qing led her compatriots' praying fairies to fly in that Zhang Youji calmed down slightly and became somewhat energetic with Ling and Qing. He walked into the throne room in a daze.
*****Between the thrones on the 3rd floor underground of Huerna Labyrinth and the 5th floor of the castle****
Zhang Youji ignored the surprised gazes of the three brave men sitting on the seats about 25 steps away from the throne, as well as the serious atmosphere exuded by the family members, Liya, Lingya, and the king. From the Valkyrie and the Demon The king and others, known as beings from myths and legends, formed a very spectacular line and walked between them and came to the throne.
Seeing Ling Heqing who had brought him here, and the praying fairies all standing in front of the throne in such a spectacular queue, Zhang Youji, who was completely at a loss, could only feel a little confused. Sitting on the throne without any strength, he used [Super Speed Thinking] to ask for help from the skill [Simulated Personality] in his head.
(Is Moni here?! Miss Moni! Teacher Moni! Master Moni! Help! These guys misunderstood what I said again! By the way, how did Fei Que and Laitlica pass the message?! Although I I said I would discuss the matter with the Demon King, but I never said I would give such a speech!)
"Sigh, please pay attention to the image of the holder. It is recommended that the holder's family members stand up from the ground first. Then the holder only needs to say everything he wants to say in an upright and upright manner. To help, here is the holder. The maze owned by the owner recognizes the existence of the owner from the bottom of his heart. Although the owner is not a king or a hero, the owner is the master here. The owner is in his own home, why should he panic? Are you panicking? So don’t worry so much, please relax and do whatever you want, because this is the holder’s only home in this different world.”
(?! My, home..., speaking of it, it is indeed like this. Although I have regarded the labyrinth as my home so far, it is only in the impression. I really regard the labyrinth as my home. I regard it as my own home, maybe that moment just now, thank you, Moni, just like you said, I am not a king or a hero, let those troublesome things go to hell, but even if No matter how powerless and embarrassed I am, I am also the master of Ling and Valkyrie. It doesn't matter what other people think or say, but I must be responsible for their affairs. After all, I am the one who summoned them, and I am now The only repayment I can think of is to get along with them sincerely.)
After listening to Mo Ni's robotic female voice and these encouraging words, Zhang Youji thought about some things and got rid of the panic and confusion. With a certain look and expression of determination, Zhang Youji relieved himself. After using [Super Speed Thinking], the blue magic power was unconsciously emitted from the throne, and he began to speak to the family members who were kneeling in front of him in a very serious voice that was different from usual.
[Everyone, please stand up. 】
Following Zhang Youji's voice, the family members under the throne stood up and turned their attention to Zhang Youji. They all showed various expressions of surprise, because what they saw was, No matter the atmosphere or the expression on his face, Zhang Youji seemed to be a different person.
[Because I have never experienced such a situation and don’t know what to do, I will tell you the truth. Everyone knows that the Demon King attacked the Royal Capital and also set his sights on this place. In the Royal Capital There are people who have taken care of me, and my childhood sweetheart who behaves strangely is also in the capital. I can't leave them alone, so I want to save them and drive the devil out if possible. 】
I don't know why the family members looked at Zhang Youji with some kind of shocked eyes. He was just confused for a moment and then decided not to care so much. He followed Mo Ni's suggestion and said what he wanted to say. come out.
Then he moved his gaze to the king, Liya, and Lingya who were sitting on the seats about 25 steps in front of the throne. They stood up from the throne, with somewhat apologetic eyes and voices, and looked in a state of surprise. Three people spoke out loud about their true thoughts.
[But although I feel a little sorry for you, king, but to be honest, it really doesn’t matter to me how the royal capital is. Whether it’s the Demon King’s affairs or the matter of saving the royal capital, to be honest, I don’t want to worry about it. I'm not a hero with great ambitions, nor a brave man who can save people. I'm just a very willful ordinary person who just wants to live his life easily and doesn't want to worry about those dangerous things... However, I must be responsible for my family members. 】
After Zhang Youji finished speaking frankly what was in his heart, he ignored the three brave men with very complicated expressions on their faces and looked around at the family members in the throne room who were listening to him calmly and attentively. The determined voice continued to speak loudly.
[Sorry, the matter of rescuing people has already been decided. My wish is to live a carefree and free life in this world, do what I want, and be with the friends I like. , live happily in this world, if I let this matter go, I think I will regret it later, so even if I am alone, I will go to the capital to save Lianmeng and the others. 】
With endless pure prayers in her heart, wearing a blue royal ceremonial attire, and a firm expression of realization on her face, Zhang Yuji stands in front of the throne, exuding blue magic power. Its majesty and atmosphere almost made everyone in the throne room speechless.
[In short, the general policy regarding the attack of the Demon King is that rescuing Lianmeng, Jieli, and the servants of Jieli's family is an absolute matter, and the other matters are incidental and secondary matters. You can just act according to the situation. If you come down, if you have any opinions, or if you don’t want to go, you can feel free to say it. If you fight against the devil, you may die. Not only can I not think of anything I can do for you, but I also want you to risk your life. I am just a willful ordinary person. , I know best that I am not qualified to be your master, so even if you say you want to leave here, I will never complain. Make your choice based on your own ideas. 】
When Zhang Youji looked a little sad and said these words, the family members under the throne had various complicated expressions on their faces, and after a brief exchange with each other, they took their respective leaders as the leader. Representatives expressed their thoughts one after another.
[Lord Creator, I understand the Demon King’s policy, but what’s the significance of the choice you just made? You are the creator of our wishing fairies. It doesn't matter to us whether you have qualifications or other reasons. As long as you give an order, we will dedicate all our efforts to you and complete your order at any time. 】
The little praying fairies flying in the air, after their praying fairies led Qing, said the words, they all fell to the ground without hesitation and knelt down, and together they expressed their will to sacrifice to Zhang Youji.
[So sleepy~, are you finished~? Demon King, it seems delicious. What will it taste like~? . 】
The humanized child, the evil-eating slime Zim, with an innocent and listless expression on her face, didn't listen to Zhang Youji at all, and spoke in a tone that sounded like she was about to fall asleep. She was a clone exactly like herself. When the discussion came up about the taste of the devil, everything else didn't matter at all. She only knew that Zhang Youji was her master. As long as she understood this, it was enough.
[The old man has no complaints. Occasionally responding to the requests of young children is also a good experience. 】
With a kind expression on his face that was watching over his children, and stroking his white beard, the decayed World Tree Birch smiled and easily agreed to Zhang Youji about confronting the Demon King, while the tree spirits behind him, He was waiting for Zhenlan's order.
[Summoner, a human of your level is not qualified to command this Queen at all. However, for the sake of your endless pure prayers, I will give you some recognition, Summoner. , Since you are the one who summoned this queen, then you should be more confident. 】
With a very helpless expression but a slightly wry smile, Kao Kao, the real orchid flower, folded her arms, turned her head, closed her eyes, and finished speaking in a proud and troubled tone. At this moment, no matter whether it was Hana The demons and tree elves were all mentally prepared to fight the devil.
[There’s no need to talk about my concubine, right? This body is already the boy's prop, and until the body is destroyed, the boy can use it as he pleases. 】
[My mother and I have the same idea. I have recognized that the master is my master. Please don’t worry so much and give me orders more casually. It’s okay. 】
Huilna, the guardian of the labyrinth core, recalls what happened when she first became the labyrinth core and was reborn, and recalls the time when she was still in the dragon egg, when she first felt the power of Zhang Youji’s never-ending pure prayer. Shocked by the impact of the three-headed dragon Binghua, the mother and daughter responded to Zhang Youji's matter without a trace of hesitation. The alien dragon species generated by the labyrinth core behind the two people were also related to these two. People have 1 idea.
[Lord Contractor, it was you who brought us colorful-winged butterflies out of that lost forest full of death. If we hadn’t met you, we colorful-winged butterflies would have been buried in that lost forest long ago. Therefore, our lives have long been yours, please use them as you wish. 】
[Sir Summoner, although I have not told you before, we Phoenix are also in a similar situation to Iroha and the others. We were originally living a carefree life in a volcano near the battlefield, but This was before we were targeted by that overlord. Under the gradually approaching overlord's power, we Phoenix had become prey. Just when we didn't know what to do, your summoning array appeared in front of me. After that, you took us in unconditionally and gave us a more comfortable place to live than before. You are our benefactor, so please don't give us arbitrary orders. 】
[Ah, Contractor, I am the same, have you forgotten? If the devil wants to stay in the human world, it must have a contractor, otherwise after a period of time, it will be wanted by both gods and humans and be killed, so we who are tired of the disputes, the answer is with Iroha and Feijiao. it's the same. 】
The leader of the colorful winged demon butterflies who have undergone mutation and evolution, Iroha, the leader of the phoenixes, the phoenix Feijiao, and the master of the demons, the demon king Ifrut, all three are smiling. They spoke out their answers, and the family members behind them also had the same idea as the three of them.
[Hey hey hey, hey hey hey, the summoner’s expression just now was really great! ···,Why? Is it someone else's turn? Uh-huh! Of course I will help summon the Lord! The pain you feel when you lose a friend is something you never want to feel again! 】
[Almost the same, I absolutely don’t want to feel the indescribable pain of losing the summoner at that time and here again. 】
Deguna, the true ancestor of the vampires, was wiping her bleeding nose with a handkerchief, giving people a very regretful feeling, and the Spider Queen Nas, who had not been protected well and had lost her summoner once. One of the two held their head high with firm eyes and an aura that would definitely protect their friends. The other one held the idea that she must protect her this time and covered her chest with the humanoid girl's part of the spider's head. They represented respectively. Their respective families gave their answers.
[Summoner Lord, I have long given up my position as a Valkyrie and offered you my oath and loyalty. No matter what kind of crisis or death there may be in the future, my sword will be with you until my sword is broken. time, or before the fire of your life burns out, please use all the power I have at your disposal... There is no lie in this oath! As long as it is the command of the Summoning Lord, no matter who the opponent is, even if it is a god in the divine world, I will draw my sword out of its sheath and destroy the enemy who threatens you! 】
Exuding a very sacred and solemn atmosphere, the Valkyrie, the Valkyrie, knelt on one knee with the divine generals and divine soldiers behind her the moment she spoke her answer, just like a knight offering an oath to the monarch. Looking sincerely into Zhang Youji's eyes, he said the vow he had made to Zhang Youji here again.
[Of course I will not let the summoner take risks alone, and will always follow the summoner! After all, my life was saved by the combined efforts of the summoning master and everyone in the maze, so as long as it is to help everyone, I am willing to sacrifice my life. 】
Originally just an ordinary lower-level fairy who lost her life once, but after various events, she was reborn as the highest-ranking race, Fairy Queen Suzu. She released her human form and became Heqing. The small fairy form imitated the posture of Qing and other praying fairies kneeling on the ground, and frankly expressed the true thoughts in their hearts.
After Zhang Youji listened to what the representatives of the family members said one after another, he showed a very surprised and unexpected expression, because he never expected that they all agreed without even a single objection. The confrontation with the Demon King even made the atmosphere heavier than before.
【···Well, this is really unanimous.······In short, I understand your thoughts, but is there really no one who objects? I only went to save Lianmeng, Jieli, and the servants of Jieli's family, and the rest was just incidental. Did no one really want to say that I was selfish? 】
"Answer, the dependents here have already recognized the existence of the holder when they came to this labyrinth. Of course, there may be some dependents who did not recognize it at first, but after feeling the never-ending love of the holder, After thinking about it, what else can the family members say?"
[This voice must be the summoner’s skill and the voice of Miss Moni’s simulated personality. The summoner, just like what Miss Moni said, when the magic of the resurrection bell was about to fail, Miss Moni asked us to see Here we are, summoning the Lord’s experience before he met us, the moment when I felt your endless pure prayer, your unyielding figure that resisted fate, and the things that cannot be described in words, even gods and demons can The huge longing that shocks me has already made those family members who have not recognized you recognize your existence from the bottom of their hearts. Your second kingly skill, the King of Bonding, is the best proof. 】
【···Um~Um~, although I just realized it just now, did I say something that I shouldn’t have said before? Do you feel a little embarrassed for you to make such a confession to me? By the way, how many of you are having nosebleeds right now and looking at me with caring eyes? ! 】
[Hey, hehe, today is a good day. I saw some great expressions from the Summoner Lord. The camera in my brain has stored those expressions permanently! 】
When Zhang Youji heard the words of Moni and Valkyrie who answered his question, he recalled what he had just said when he asked his family members to make a choice. Zhang Youji, who suddenly felt embarrassed and started to be shy, said While asking his own questions, he looked at Deguna who was bleeding from the nose and several vampire maids behind her, holding their heads in pain and nestling on the throne, but Zhang Youji also smiled bitterly at this time. Then he reaffirmed his determination to go to the capital to save people.
Then, when the atmosphere between the thrones was peaceful, the three brave men who were sitting on the seats about 25 steps away from the throne, who had come to their senses, suddenly, led by Yun Guangyi, did not care about the atmosphere at all, and thought they were right. They expressed their objections, because apart from eating, drinking and having fun, the three people who had never experienced any major events and considered themselves to be qualified brave men could not agree with Zhang Youji's idea.
On the seats some distance away from the three brave men, Liya, Lingya, and the king have been sitting there quietly, waiting for the final result of the matter about the Demon King, because Zhang Youji What was said before was only a policy, not a specific operation, so the three of them were just silently watching the progress of the situation without interjecting at will.
