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My Name is…
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I’m in trouble. I can’t think of any name at all. Since I said I would introduce myself, I must come up with a name before the female swordsman reaches the throne room. However, no matter how much I think about it, I can’t come up with a good name.
In the first place, the only name I know that is used in this world is Orgia. But Orgia is originally a human name, so it doesn’t help me come up with a Demon King’s name. What could possibly serve as a reference? I open the book, and what is displayed there is the scene of the dungeon and the female swordsman’s figure.
In the dungeon, aside from the area around the door, the demons who had taken refuge are spread out widely. Some had already found settlements and begun gathering there.
As for the female swordsman, she was walking around, sword drawn, always ready for battle while keeping an eye on her surroundings. Occasionally, if a demon gets too close, she glared at them and chased them away. It seems she didn’t intend to attack unnecessarily.
As I watched her, suddenly, the female swordsman’s status was displayed.
<Name> Alice
<Race and Rank> Human, Lv168
<Occupation> Advanced Swordsman
I was simply astonished.
First of all, the level is impressive. Over 100 is considered first-class. Over 200 is extraordinary. This female swordsman is beyond first-class, and she is nearing the level of being extraordinary. Furthermore, the occupation. Orgia had “Fist Fighter”, but it was of the intermediate level. In contrast, this woman has the advanced “Swordsman”. In this respect, she is above Orgia.
A terrifying opponent had arrived, I thought somewhat detachedly. I had already completed everything I could do, except for deciding on a name.
It’s a bit strange to say, but I’m stuck. I don’t know which is true yet. Still, Alice, huh? …Demon King Alice. It certainly sounds good, but it’s the name of a female Demon King. I don’t know if a Doppelganger has a gender, but I am intending to be male.
Should I stick with this name? The first name that came to mind when I thought of a Demon King’s name was a human name. However, it was a name that came from “Otherworld Intelligence”, and I didn’t feel like it would suit this world. I wish another name would come to mind, but probably there’s no more time left.
Looking at the book, the female swordsman was near the water’s edge and had probably already found the door. The door creaked as it was opened.
“Didn’t I tell you to wash yourself by the water’s edge?”
The female swordsman, covered in blood, enters, still with a fearful expression.
“It’ll just get stained by your blood anyway.” (Alice)
“Is that so? Personally, I haven’t confirmed it, but whether you strike or fail to strike, I don’t think blood will come out.”
“What?” (Alice)
“Well, that doesn’t matter. As promised, I’ll introduce myself. I am the King of the Doppelganger, and my name is—”
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(POV switch – Alice)
“Nobunaga!” (Nobunaga)
What in the world is this Demon King saying? Now that I think about it, I had the same thought when I first met this Demon King. When the pressure radiating from this being made me think he was the Demon King, I asked him to introduce himself.
While I was thinking about his true intentions, the Demon King made statements that didn’t seem like what a Demon King would say at all. Telling me not to attack the demons inside, or to wash myself before coming. It didn’t sound like a Demon King at all.
Isn’t a Demon King supposed to command demons, seek to dominate with power, and attack humans on sight? At least that’s how I’ve heard it described.
I grew tired of thinking about it and prepared to strike, but I was transported inside the dungeon. I followed, but the Demon King was already gone, and although I saw demons in the dungeon, most of them ran away just from seeing me.
Aren’t these demons supposed to be the Demon King’s subordinates? Shouldn’t they be fighting against me, the one here to kill their Demon King? Being here is messing with my rhythm, I thought. I need to kill the Demon King and return quickly.
I walked through the dungeon for a while before finding a water’s edge. As expected, there was a door nearby.
If the Demon King’s advice was correct, then this door leads to the Demon King’s lair. However, the chances of it being a trap are higher. After all, this is a Demon King.
I stayed away from the water as much as possible and slowly opened the door, peeking inside. There, seated in the throne room, was the Demon King.
When the Demon King noticed me, he frowned and pointed out that I was covered in blood.
I can’t let him lose his cool any more than this, so when I try to answer him back he says something that makes no sense. Is he not bleeding? Most humanoid demons should have blood in their veins.
Ignoring my question, the Demon King suddenly introduced himself, and what’s more, he seemed almost cheerful.
But still, what a strange name.
“What a strange name.” (Alice)
“Ugh, so it is after all. But I thought this would be the most fitting name for a Demon King.” (Nobunaga)
“I don’t care, die.” (Alice)
The Demon King was discouraged by the remark. It felt like I was dealing with a human, and it made me uncomfortable and messed with my rhythm. So, I decided not to match his pace and attacked.
“Hmm, then. Gravity, ten times.” (Nobunaga)
Huh?
Before I knew it, I was slammed to the ground. I didn’t understand what had just happened. Even now, I felt an enormous pressure pushing me down. To resist it, I circulated mana through my body and slowly began to rise. Using physical enhancement made it a bit easier.
“Your skill seems to be in the pressure-press type. I don’t know how you’re doing it, but…” (Alice)
“Hmm? That’s not it. But impressive, I see ten times isn’t enough to defeat you. This is my current maximum. It can’t be helped.” (Nobunaga)
Suddenly, my body was released and became lighter. The Demon King had stopped the attack. I couldn’t miss this moment. I took a breath and flew, positioning myself above the Demon King’s head. The Demon King had crossed his arms in front of him as if trying to do something, but it was too slow.
I decided to finish it in one blow.
“Slash!” (Alice)
“Transform!” (Nobunaga)
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