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“You awake?”

Seeing the child that I saved opening her eyes made me happy. I really thought she was hurt. But I’m glad she looks alright. She’s cute. I can sort of guess her story.

“Don’t be scared. I won’t hurt you. What’s your name?”

“…”

“Don’t be shy.”

“Yufine.”

“Such a lovely name. I’m Izunahime but you can call me Izuna if you want.”

We were currently in a room I booked at an inn. I started patting her head to let her know that everything is okay. She was a little dirty so I gave her a bath. She didn’t say a single word. After the bath I offered her some food. Her eyes sparkled like two beautiful gems. She sure had an appetite.

“So, Yufi-chan, do you have any relatives?”

“No. I only have a guardian. Other than that… no family… no friends.”

What should I do with this poor girl?

“How about I take you to the local authorities? I’m sure they will take care of you and…”

“No!”

“Wait. It’s the logic thing to do. They will probably…”

“No! I like you, Onee-chan. I want to stay with you!”

A shiver ran across my body. How can I reject her with those puppy eyes? Until now she was shy and quiet but now she’s all spoiled. Was she just trying to figure out my character?

“Fine. I’ll help you find your guardian, but that’s it.”

“Yay!!”

She leaped on my chest and gave me a big hug. This loli… she’s so cute. And her skin is so soft. For some reason having this kid close… it eases my heart.

We’ve been strolling the town holding hands for quite some time now. But Yufi didn’t manage to find her guardian. For me… this walk just let me admire her cuteness. After a while though, I felt a chill. I instinctively picked Yufi up in my arms and jumped backwards. In the place were I was standing, something fell and made a huge crater in the ground.

“What the…!?”

But I didn’t have time to be in shock. From the smoke a maid came dashing right at me. Why out of all things did it have to be a maid? Is it a Mazoku? No. It gives the vibe of a homunculus. She has 2 big metal fists equipped.

And her level is no joke either. She’s 92. I quickly manifested my Chaoscaliber while still holding Yufi with my left arm.

Clang

I blocked her punch with my spear. 1… 2… 3… punch after punch she unleashed a barrage. I was on the defensive side. I can’t fight properly with a kid in my arms. What’s going on? Why is she attacking me. I threw my spear around in various arc shapes to intercept her punches. You could almost believe that my spear was made of rubber. But with each clash I was being pushed back. It’s possible that her physical strength surpasses my own.

Damn it. I can’t keep this up. For a split second she was faster than me. Dang it. If she closes the distance I can’t block it. But something unexpected happened. Yufi let go of my neck turned around and spread her arms as if she was protecting me.

“Stop it Helga! Don’t hurt Onee-chan!”

In that moment her punch stopped inches before hitting Yufi’s face. She then immediately kneeled down.

“My lady, please pardon me.”

Eh!? Okay. What’s going on? I’m lost.

“Izuna?”

Hmm? Elenore? Tia too? What the hell are they doing with this monster? Okay. That’s it. I’m calling a time out.

“Can someone explain to me what’s going on?”

Yufi once again hoped up and down and wanted me to pick her up. Once I did, she pointed to the maid and said:

“That’s my guardian, Helga.”

I guess that explains why she attacked me. She probably thought I was the one that stole her. After a few clarifications, Elenore and Tia offered to help search for this kid. The maid once again bowed and apologized for trying to kill. Everyone finally calmed down.

“Alright. Lady Yufine, we can go now.”

“No!”

She grabbed one of my tails with her tiny hands. What’s she up to?

“My lady, please don’t be stubborn.”

“No!”

The maid tried try pull her off but she just didn’t let go. Come to think of it this shouldn’t be possible with her strength. I tried looking at Yufi’s level but… it was almost like something was jamming my vision.

“I want to stay with Onee-chan. She makes me feel warm.”

Helga made a shocking face. She was literally petrified.

“You fiend! What did you do to my mistress?”

Why am I suddenly at fault here? Let’s calm down for now. Let’s not stand in the middle of the streets like idiots. Let’s get back to the in for now.

I convinced everyone to not create a scene in the middle of the street. Well… sort of. That small clash did create a scene, but people turned their heads around for now. And so… we were back at the inn were we could finally talk.

“So… can you make this simple for everyone? Who are you?”

Yufi got up on the bed, spread her arms and declared proudly:

“Onee-chan, I like you. You’re someone worthy of my trust. I am what you humans call the former Demon King. Well… your historians didn’t record my gender though. So, as a proper introduction… I am the Demon Queen Yufine L. Catastrophy.”

“And I am Helga, a homunculus created by Her Highness herself. My sole purpose is to protect and serve lady Yufine with everything I have.”

A loli Demon Queen and a loyal bodyguard maid. Why does this sound awfully familiar?

“If that’s true… what are you doing in a human country? And… you’re a loli. Sorry, but nothing about you screams Demon Queen.”

Helga took a long at Yufi. Yufi understood the meaning behind that and gave a firm nod.

“Very well then. Since my mistress desires it and has taken an interest in you, I shall tell you our story.”

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