I Summoned the Demon King and Got a Dad - Chapter 3

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3. That Demon Lord Had to Kidnap the Princess (2)

No, why am I even worrying about this?

I just need to scare her into breaking the contract herself.

The moment Theodor thought this and opened his mouth, he began to feel intense pain in his heart.

It was excruciating pain, as if his organs were twisting and his insides were turning upside down.

[If you break the contract, corresponding pain will inevitably follow.]

The pain was so intense it made him want to curse, but no words came from his mouth.

No, he couldn’t speak.

He couldn’t utter any screams or curses that would frighten Shuria in front of her.

Unable to endure the pain, Theodor opened his mouth as if shouting.

“…Good …morning.”

It was a greeting he barely managed to squeeze out.

[For a demon lord, you lack creativity.]

Wanting to tear apart the magic circle that said such things while knowing the truth, Theodor finally looked at Shuria, who had turned her gaze to him.

Though currently bound by magic, a demon lord was still a demon lord.

Theodor had absolute faith in his intimidating presence and aura.

Expecting Shuria to be afraid of him, Theodor looked at her, but the words that came from Shuria’s mouth were far beyond his imagination.

“…Are you an angel who came to take me away?”

Dark energy radiating from his entire body.

Deep black eyes and hair, horns and wings too.

Probably, Theodor’s appearance was the complete opposite of what ordinary people would think an angel looked like.

[Your daughter has excellent creativity, unlike her father.]

Shut up.

Suppressing the curses that rose to his throat, Theodor pondered for a moment and decided it would be better to humor her for now.

He really didn’t want to, but the pain was too intense to ignore.

“That’s right, I’m an angel who came from heaven to take you away.”

Since it had come to this, he thought he would deceive Shuria by calling himself an angel and take her to the Demon Realm.

Anyway, there was nothing he could do while tied up here, so it would be better to find a solution in the Demon Realm.

“Then am I dead?”

Theodor, who had no intention of satisfying Shuria’s curiosity, tried to give a vague answer and take her to the Demon Realm, but for some reason, an affirmative answer wouldn’t come out of his mouth.

…And the reason was, naturally.

[No father would ever tell his daughter that she’s dead.]

It was because of that damned magic.

“That’s not it…”

Theodor trailed off, thinking of another excuse.

How often would he, who had been a demon lord from the moment of birth, have to worry about others’ feelings?

Though he didn’t think about it for long, he was confident that today was definitely the first time.

But young Shuria wasn’t socialized enough to understand his situation, nor did she have patience.

“Then why can I see an angel?”

“Aren’t angels people who take you to heaven?”

“Then I must have lived a good life!”

He had only said one thing, but what came back were several times more questions and answers.

Feeling drained by the unique energy and liveliness of a young child, Theodor quickly racked his brain to find another lie.

“Yes, now tell me your wish.”

To think he would say such words with his own mouth.

Even knowing that only he and Shuria were present, Theodor bit his lips at the shame he felt.

But Shuria, who had no way of knowing Theodor’s situation, only sparkled with excitement.

“Yeah, okay!”

Theodor naturally nodded, thinking Shuria would say she wanted a family like before.

But contrary to his expectation, Shuria smiled brightly and said.

“Destroy this place!”

That’s what she said.

It was a wish that contrasted with her clear and bright smile.

But Theodor wasn’t surprised that such a terrible wish came from the mouth of a five-year-old child.

She should have made such a wish from the beginning. Rather, he only felt annoyed.

Since he had already used up all his magic power, it was a wish he couldn’t grant, so he had no choice but to ask for another wish.

“Don’t you have any other wishes?”

At Theodor’s response, Shuria’s expression darkened.

Seeing Shuria openly showing her disappointment, Theodor found himself considering another person’s feelings for the first time.

“Can’t you destroy it?”

“It seems a bit difficult.”

“You’re incompetent.”

Incompetent. It was a word and evaluation he was hearing for the first time in his life, but Theodor no longer had the energy to get angry at such words.

“Then, planetary destruction.”

“…Wouldn’t that also be difficult?”

After that, several more evil and wicked wishes suitable for a demon lord came up, which he would have gladly accepted earlier.

But naturally, it was impossible for Theodor, who had exhausted all his magic power, to grant those wishes right now.

With continued rejections, Shuria’s bright smile gradually faded.

Just as Theodor, feeling powerless for the first time, opened his mouth to show his usefulness somehow.

“Then at least become my dad.”

The words he had been waiting for came from Shuria, who sighed, but Theodor was caught up in strange emotions.

It was because the fact that he, the king of the Demon Realm, was now barely rejoicing at such words was so shameful and absurd.

But what could he do about it?

Thanks to Shuria saying those words, he could finally go to the Demon Realm.

Being happy was, well, being happy.

Theodor smiled brightly for the first time since being summoned and opened a portal to the Demon Realm.

No, he tried to open one.

But strangely, no portal appeared.

Even if he had used a lot of magic power, he should still be able to use a portal, right?

No matter which dimension he was in, being able to open a portal to the Demon Realm was one of the demon lord’s abilities.

And it didn’t take long for Theodor’s question to be answered.

[Humans cannot go to the Demon Realm.]

Text appeared again on the pink magic circle.

Humans can’t go to the Demon Realm? Then does that mean I have to stay here until the magic is broken?

Since he could be in the Mortal Realm, he naturally thought humans could also go to the Demon Realm.

Theodor, who finally understood the situation completely, looked at Shuria and opened his mouth.

Couldn’t the contract be terminated if the caster agreed?

“Hey.”

With the thought of grasping at his last hope, Theodor called out to Shuria.

Their eyes met. Looking at Shuria, who still appeared young and innocent, Theodor thought he could easily persuade her.

“Shuria.”

But Shuria’s following words were unexpected.

“What?”

“Shuria, that’s my name.”

“So?”

“If you’re my dad, shouldn’t you call your daughter by her name?”

“…Hah.”

[Indeed, that’s the spirit befitting the demon lord’s daughter.]

Shut up.

Cursing inwardly, Theodor looked at Shuria, who was meeting his gaze directly.

Well, what could he do about it now.

Thinking it was better than her crying and whimpering about how scary he was, Theodor extended his hand to Shuria.

He had to do something.

“Come here.”

At Theodor’s words, Shuria hesitated and didn’t readily approach him.

And perhaps finding such hesitation from Shuria frustrating, Theodor walked over to her and scooped her up in his arms.

“Let, let me go.”

Perhaps startled by his actions, he could feel Shuria struggling.

But he didn’t have time to worry about such trivial things.

“Just stay still for a moment.”

Even in the Mortal Realm, he couldn’t remain as a commoner since he was a demon lord, so he needed to obtain a title.

He also had to create a suitable false identity.

He needed to learn about the situation in the Mortal Realm where he’d be living for a while.

And he had to assess the situation in the Demon Realm after his disappearance.

Just thinking about it, there were far too many things to do.

Since she was a princess, he couldn’t just carelessly take her away either.

As he was calming his complicated thoughts, he felt some pain in his heart, perhaps because she was uncomfortable in his arms.

“What now.”

When he spoke with irritation at the pain that was different from before—annoying rather than severe—the pain intensified as Shuria avoided his gaze.

And what startled Theodor was not the intensified pain, but Shuria’s unexpected behavior.

“What’s wrong.”

When he asked in a much gentler voice, the pain subsided as Shuria looked at him again.

“You pretended to give me a choice, but I know I don’t really have one.”

…She’s smart.

Theodor didn’t deny her words.

And Shuria, as if she had expected such an attitude from him, continued speaking.

“If you’re going to not feed me, hit me, or curse at me, tell me now.”

Theodor, who had no intention of doing such things, thought he couldn’t understand Shuria.

For someone who regarded him as that kind of person, Shuria’s attitude was shameless and bold, and she seemed to feel no threat from him whatsoever.

And Theodor belatedly realized that his picking her up without consent had been threatening.

“…I won’t.”

“…”

But as if she didn’t believe Theodor’s answer, Shuria gave no response.

“You said it yourself, asking me to be your father. No father does such things to his daughter.”

Only after he added one more comment did the pain completely disappear.

Relieved by this fact, Theodor lifted Shuria so she could rest her head on his shoulder.

Would holding her like this be more comfortable.

At Theodor’s action, Shuria looked up at him.

“Will you really become my father?”

He didn’t like repeating the same words.

But even though this would normally be an annoying situation, for some reason, he wasn’t angry.

Theodor met Shuria’s gaze and spoke.

“Yes.”

At his answer, Shuria pressed him as if trying to get a definitive response.

“Promise me you’ll love me more than anyone else in the world.”

Love.

Had he ever felt such an emotion before.

Even while thinking this, Theodor nodded.

To reassure his new daughter.

“I promise.”

It was just a single word in response.

It wasn’t any kind of contract, and even if broken, it was an empty promise with no consequences whatsoever.

But perhaps even such an answer was reassuring. Shuria smiled contentedly and fell asleep in his arms.

For someone who had been wary of him just moments ago, she was quick to drop her suspicions—whether that should be considered fortunate or naively foolish to a stupid degree.

Listening to her steady breathing, Theodor thought.

First, he should teach her not to follow strangers.

Sighing, Theodor looked around.

At a glance, with dust accumulated and everything messy, it looked like a room that had been neglected for some time.

Using magic to quickly tidy the room, Theodor laid Shuria on the bed, then lay down beside her.

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