I Summoned the Demon King and Got a Dad - Chapter 31

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31. Sacred Uninvited Guest (2)

 

Meanwhile, at that moment, Theodor’s expression was full of dissatisfaction as he received the cucumber sandwich gift from Shuria.

 

[There is no father who ignores his daughter’s gift.]

 

It was because of the Magical Diagram floating in front of him.

 

Theodor disliked cucumbers.

 

There’s no law saying adults can’t be picky eaters, is there?

 

I’m handsome, tall, have good eyes, strong, a Demon Lord, and smart even without eating a single cucumber, right?

 

[How far are you going to go just to avoid eating one cucumber?]

 

But this wasn’t just a regular sandwich with cucumbers in it.

 

Cucumber and cream cheese, with just pepper on top… It was literally a cucumber sandwich.

 

[You should set an example for your daughter, Father.]

 

She went out to the garden anyway.

 

Is there any way she’d know if I got rid of this cucumber sandwich here?

 

Just as Theodor was seriously contemplating ways to avoid eating the cucumber, there was a knock and Elisia entered.

 

“Is there more work to assign?”

 

Elisia asked as she handed over the documents he had assigned her.

 

There was work, actually.

 

Theodor took the documents from Elisia and held out the plate with the cucumber sandwich to her.

 

“Shuria sent this for breakfast, but I don’t have an appetite. Would you like to have it if you don’t mind?”

 

This is also work in a way, isn’t it?

 

Difficult and unpleasant work.

 

“Ah, thank you.”

 

Elisia liked most foods without being picky, but she didn’t prefer sweet fruits and desserts.

 

On the other hand, cucumber sandwiches that were not sweet, light, and refreshing were one of her favorite snacks.

 

Theodor didn’t know this fact when he gave it to her… The important thing was that he succeeded in passing off the cucumber sandwich.

 

“I’ll prepare espresso for you as well.”

 

Seeing her move personally to bring coffee, she seemed truly grateful.

 

He knew that she enjoyed drinking espresso.

 

He remembered it because he couldn’t understand what taste made her drink that bitter beverage.

 

In the room after Theodor disappeared, something caught Elisia’s eye as she ate the sandwich.

 

Under Theodor’s bed, something was glittering in the sunlight.

 

Elisia could easily figure out what it was.

 

The ring with a large heart-shaped pink diamond was one of the jewels Shuria had bought to play princess.

 

She remembered it because Shuria often played with a tiara and magic wand that had jewels of the exact same design.

 

For something she said was precious, it was receiving quite poor treatment.

 

She thought it was fortunate that it wasn’t lost.

 

That single jewel could probably buy a castle.

 

Elisia approached the bed and reached out to pick up the ring.

 

After collecting the ring and placing it on the desk, Elisia began eating the sandwich again.

 

When she had finished eating the entire sandwich, Theodor entered the room.

 

Theodor set down the coffee and sat in front of her.

 

“Thank you.”

 

“Not at all.”

 

Truly, he was more grateful.

 

It was at that moment that Elisia put down the sandwich.

 

She placed Shuria’s ring on the desk.

 

“This seems to be something Shuri left behind.”

 

On the table, the large heart jewel was sparkling almost overwhelmingly.

 

It seemed she had left it behind while playing last night.

 

Theodor’s mood soured as he recalled the memory of being forced to wear earrings and a tiara with the same jewels by Shuria.

 

“Could you pass it to the Princess?”

 

“I will.”

 

Just as Elisia collected the ring, there was a knock.

 

There’s no one who should be coming.

 

Besides, Shuria didn’t knock when entering his room.

 

“Come in.”

 

The door opened and who entered was none other than Antonio.

 

Antonio, who finished greeting him and Elisia with a bow, seemed somewhat anxious.

 

“A guest has arrived.”

 

“I haven’t heard anything about a guest coming.”

 

At that moment, the sound of hoofbeats and a carriage stopping could be heard from the open window outside.

 

He felt slightly annoyed.

 

What kind of guest would enter the manor without the owner’s permission?

 

Quite rude.

 

“It’s the Grand Chamberlain… sir.”

 

“I suppose if it’s the Grand Chamberlain, you can open the Duchy’s doors without my permission?”

 

“There was His Majesty the Emperor’s seal.”

 

Good work.

 

That’s reason enough to just let them in.

 

Theodor was convinced.

 

“Next time, say that from the beginning, and escort him to the reception room.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Antonio went outside and the sound of the door closing was heard.

 

Theodor let out a small sigh and turned his gaze to Elisia.

 

“What will you do?”

 

“…I’m not certain he came looking for me, but I should hear what he has to say first.”

 

Given the circumstances, it was clear he came looking for her.

 

Elisia recalled the letter she had received from her younger sibling a few days ago.

 

The letter said that the Grand Chamberlain had come to see their father.

 

The seal was probably obtained at that time.

 

If the letter and his arrival were so close together, he must have departed immediately after receiving the seal.

 

Theodor, who had been hesitating at Elisia’s reaction, opened his mouth.

 

“If there’s anything I can help with, please let me know.”

 

Theodor needed her.

 

It was because he had succeeded in eliminating Shuria’s magic power with Elisia’s divine power, even if it was a very small amount.

 

It would certainly take a long time to resolve it without straining her body, but if he succeeded in eliminating all the magic power.

 

He would be able to break the contract.

 

But Elisia shook her head at his words.

 

She didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble.

 

“The Temple’s power at this point is stronger than you think, thanks to the Grand Chamberlain defeating the witch who summoned the Demon Lord.”

 

It seemed the witch hadn’t died in vain.

 

If it was the Grand Chamberlain, the claim of killing the witch was somewhat believable.

 

“It seems he’s gathering priests to defeat the Demon Lord.”

 

…This didn’t make sense though.

 

No, Theodor couldn’t understand how this fool, who couldn’t recognize the Demon Lord even when he was right in front of him, was making a fuss about catching the Demon Lord.

 

“I see.”

 

After hearing this, he felt a little sorry.

 

In a way, she was being dragged away because of him.

 

Elisia nodded at Theodor’s response and opened her mouth.

 

“Divine power is a blessing, so those who possess that power must serve.”

 

Grand Chamberlain Pieton.

 

He was an old man who had passed eighty this year.

 

But his appearance was still that of someone in their twenties.

 

This also meant he possessed tremendous divine power.

 

The problem was that only his face was young.

 

His stubbornness ran as deep as the years he had lived.

 

Elisia clicked her tongue quietly as she recalled her first meeting with Pieton.

 

He regarded divine power as a blessing.

 

Therefore, he argued as if it were natural that those born with divinity should live lives of service.

 

It was the logic that being in a more special position than others meant one should give back accordingly.

 

It wasn’t hypocrisy or for show.

 

He was someone who truly believed that.

 

Though it might sound harsh, Elisia thought he was an incredible old-fashioned traditionalist.

 

“What a traditionalist thing to say.”

 

So Elisia couldn’t help but burst into laughter at Theodor’s response.

 

He was probably the only one who could say such things to the Grand Chamberlain.

 

“It’s dangerous to say such things carelessly.”

 

“So you don’t agree?”

 

“I agree more passionately than anyone.”

 

Elisia laughed once more.

 

Thinking that it felt somewhat refreshing, Elisia rose from her chair.

 

She hadn’t expected to leave this quickly and felt a bit regretful.

 

“Lead the way, he’s not someone who likes to be kept waiting long.”

 

But despite clearly hearing her tell him to lead the way, Theodor extended his hand to Elisia.

 

It was clearly an escort.

 

Though Elisia couldn’t understand his courtesy.

 

The two headed to the reception room holding hands.

 

“Dad!”

 

…Why is she here.

 

Seeing Shuria running toward him as soon as the reception room door opened, Theodor was at a loss for words.

 

After she hugged him and he handed her over to Elisia, Theodor met eyes with Grand Chamberlain Pieton.

 

“It’s my first time meeting you, Grand Chamberlain. I am Theodor von Helios.”

 

“I’m Pieton.”

 

It was informal speech.

 

Clearly, under Filton’s imperial law, the Grand Chamberlain held a position equal to that of a duke or higher.

 

This meant they should both use honorifics with each other.

 

And knowing this fact, Theodor began to feel slightly annoyed.

 

He didn’t want to be disrespected by an idiot who couldn’t recognize the Demon Lord even when facing him.

 

And he had no intention of letting Elisia go either.

 

“May I ask what business brought you here?”

 

At Theodor’s response, Pieton’s expression hardened.

 

He too knew that he and the Grand Duke were in equal positions, but he hadn’t expected him to respond with informal speech.

 

He’s young, so he probably doesn’t know proper manners yet.

 

“I didn’t come to see you, so you may withdraw now.”

 

“Even if you didn’t come to find me, this manor is mine, so wouldn’t it be reasonable to tell me your business as well?”

 

And Shuria, who had been watching the fight between the two men, whispered in Elisia’s ear.

 

“Teacher, which one is your type? I’ll stay loyal to Dad.”

 

…That’s not the situation, Shuri.

 

Elisia opened her mouth, hoping desperately that they hadn’t heard Shuria’s words.

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