"How did you get here? You haven't been exploring magic again."

It was a word that came out of his mouth, but Phoenix looks decent.

.... Again? I don't know, I can't do that. "

"Ah... Oh, yeah, you do. Bad."

I realize how strange I am when I'm told.

Yeah, I don't know what I'm talking about.

"Besides, Lemme contacted you."

"Well, you did."

Yes, I did.. I remembered that there was a Phoenix workplace in the city where the Demon King Castle was located and contacted them.

Did Phoenix come straight from work, dressed like a [cleric]?

"Are you okay? If it's any bad, shall we see?

[Cleric] Holding also has white magic aptitude.

I think it suits [Position (Job)] for a kind phoenix that understands a person's pain.

"No, it's not gonna be fun to check on a guy."

"Remember... men and women have nothing to do with checkups."

"Is that what this is about? You'd be thrilled if a beautiful woman came, wouldn't you?

"Don't look with evil eyes at those who have come to seek salvation, because they have been trained to do so."

"Haha, do you have that kind of training"

"Forget the joke, are you sure you're okay? You look pale, though."

"'Cause it's okay. Meshi, let's go."

"Ah, ah..."

It's been a long time since we've met.

Even when I say my best friend from a very young age, that's probably what it is.

But when we meet, we can talk like we once did.

We discussed recent developments, laughed at old stories, and ate.

"Hey, lemme. Remember that? [Title (Job)] is decided on the day."

"Oh, sure."

"You told me then, didn't you? If it's a [position (job)] in the battle system, let's throw a party."

"I told you, I remember."

Phoenix broke his face to miss.

"I was happy. You have a dream of being the best in the world, and you still invite me."

"I didn't ask you out because you're my friend."

"... Really?

"You're really the strong one, I knew it."

"Strong?... me?

Phoenix looked surprised.

"You made no fool of anyone no matter what, and you worried about me first, even when you were injured. I always thought it was amazing. I... I, that day... really thought you'd be [the brave one]."

"... it's impossible."

"Impossible......!

All this time, I've thought about it many times.

[Brave], the protection of the Fire Spirit, the Holy Sword, all of it.

I thought this guy deserved it better.

"... Was Leme better that way?

When I saw Phoenix, the costume was changing.

It was a brave costume that I wore until earlier.

But after the blink, he's back in his clergy clothes.

"You're going to be the bravest, aren't you? I'm here for you."

"........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Thanks. Hey, Phoenix."

"What?

"Do you like your life now?

Phoenix said nothing and smiled like trouble.

Afterwards, we had fun talking about it again in due course.

Break up with your best friend and go back to the inn.

When will we meet again?

Maybe we'll never see each other again.

◇

I even came to the tenth floor of Demon King Castle.

Dark passage.

At the far back, there is something like a throne.

The demon man sitting there slowly rose.

The demon had only one horn.

I feel like I've seen it somewhere.

"Really, it's an ideal world well done."

Geez, my body got heavy.

"Speed Lower" - Black Magic!

Immediately attempt resistance (resist).

"I wanted to be [a brave man]. I still aspire to be a brave man. But why do you think I'm not immersed in the happiness of this world?

My voice seems to be changing, but it kind of sounded familiar.

"Alba! Magic Sword! Bella, freeze!

You're not the leader of that party.

I don't have a co-response.

Turning his gaze, no one was there.

"Huh."

It was gone.

Like it never existed from the beginning.

No Alba, no Lily, no Lark, no Bella.

Me and the devil are the only ones here.

"This world is not the ideal of a [black demon mentor] who lives for the brave, even if it is the ideal of a child who dreams of the brave"

What are you talking about, you demon?

A demon in black took a mask.

It was there - it was my face.

◇

How do I explain the feeling?

In my dreams, I have a proper consciousness, but I move in my dreams independently of that, like.

Finally.

I managed to show up before him as a remegeton.

This trial cannot be broken without a strong heart.

I was grateful that this Demon King's Castle, which is a strong reminder of my own life, also appeared in the world of dreams.

Because of the change in my life, I no longer met my master, nor Mr. Mira.

But you can't avoid the Demon King's Castle offense because you're looking to be the best adventurer.

And the Castle of the Demon King and this city are packed with memories that are important to me.

Thanks to this, I was able to remember my companions as I proceeded with the offense.

As I walked through the city, I was inspired by important memories.

That pile has now given my mind a body that moves in my dreams.

I could have a strong heart to beat my dreams.

[Dark Demon Instructor of Ship Horns] Lemegeton is confronted.

[Flaming Brave] Leme and.

Leme's life in this world was fulfilling, though not all the hard things.

I am required by the world and the public has a strong interest in its activity.

There are so many children who admire me that they can cheer people up around the world. [M]

Naturally, I let my people win.

Ideal world. Best environment. Great life.

Still, I didn't get swallowed for a reason.

Because in reality, we leave a lot of important things behind.

More importantly, in this world - I don't have a girlfriend.

[Black Demon Instructor] No one has supported me and shown me new dreams.

Even if it's ideal, it's not perfect.

Something important is missing.

"I didn't make this dream out of my desires. You read my mind and you made it up."

Turning to the Spirit I'm sure you'll be watching, I say.

"Sure, I wanted to be [a brave man]. It would be great if I could make a deal with the four spirits. But..."

Pack the distance from the confused [fiery brave] lemme.

Sooo, and breathe in.

Convert all of your thoughts into voices.

I really wanted to tell you something.

There was something I couldn't forgive.

You know, I don't know what I'm mistaken about.

"There's no way there's anything you want to get until you take your best friend's seat... ugh!

Leme takes a step back.

"You... what are you talking about? Why do you look like me?"

"Meet your master! Have a hard day with Phoenix! With Kash! With Mira! There's no way I could have done without all the encounters I've gained since entering Demon King's Castle!

"What are you talking about? You, what..."

"Even if you can't live the future you envisioned when you were young! I never wanted to deny my life! I don't care if you can't live in your ideals! Everything that matters to me is real!

"No (,,)!"

Leme screamed.

I, who live the ideal, scream in haste.

He seemed to know what I was like.

No, maybe I was just pretending to be aware of it for a while and not notice it.

"Are you an idiot...? Have you forgotten your days since you became [Black Demon Instructor]? Kids all over the village made fun of me, and my friends became just Phoenix. Pathetic to adults, parents grieved. I tried so hard to die under my master, I was ridiculed long after my debut. You let your people win, but you've been handling your stuff for seven years. I had to hide the power of the horns and black magic. So, they kicked me out in the end. Demon King's Army? Demon Brave? You really wanted to be an adventurer. You wanted to be number one in the world. You, all the time..."

Lemme, mouth it.

"You were jealous of Phoenix."

"You bet (,,,,,,)"

――――

"I'm not a saint, so I regret it. There's no way I wasn't jealous. But you're convinced. You thought Phoenix would have no choice."

"............"

"I'm not [a brave man]. But it wasn't [position (job)] that we admired. A brave man, isn't that a way of life?"

"Yes, I don't like it..."

Leme pulled out the holy sword.

The flames erupt.

"Every time I get ridiculed, every time I get laughed at, it's so painful that my heart is about to rip. You hate yourself every time you love to laugh. Here, we can be unrelated to suffering. I admire the storm of praise. Naturally funny. Why do you have to walk the life of a [black demon mentor]?"

He's me. You know my pain better than anyone.

My grid. Things I've thought about in my mind many times. But the answer is already there.

"Because that's who I am."

"You're an idiot."

"Maybe."

"Spirit...!

He holds the holy sword wrapped in flames, and Leme is slashed.

I released the horn and took his sword with my right arm.

The Horn of the Demon King, inherited from the Master, grows from the right head.

"Become -"

"Later, I think you know. I'm a friend of Phoenix's, rival, fan number one."

"... Huh!

"He's much stronger. Your offense won't burn."

"I'm..."

"We are [Black Demon Instructor] Leme, [Dark Demon Instructor of Ship Horns] Lemegeton, [Black Mage of Ship Horns] Leme. I hope one day they'll call me [Best Black Demon Instructor]."

I can put my strength into my arms.

The holy sword of the world of dreams was lightly scattered.

"So let's go back"

If you noticed, the lemme was getting smaller.

When I was ten, it was me.

"I want to be [a brave man]."

"... yeah"

"I want an adventure that makes someone's life fun, like I'm excited."

"... I know."

"Can you be [Black Demon Instructor]?"

"Come on, I don't know. But... whatever [position (job)] you were, you can't give up, can you?

When I was ten years old, I looked like I was about to cry, and I still laughed.

"... of course, I can't believe you're giving up... because you don't look good"

I laugh, too. I'm sure you look the same.

"That's what I am."

Reach out to him.

When I was young, I grabbed Remegeton's hand.

"Be a brave man. No matter how long it takes, make your dreams come true. Don't fall asleep and watch."