Volume 5 Chapter 35
(Cino's Side)
Cino, Zeke's younger sister, slowly began to awaken.
She found herself alone in an unfamiliar place.
As she tried to move her body, she heard a jingling sound, and her limbs were pulled taut.
She realized that chains were wrapped around her arms and legs.
No matter how hard she tugged, they wouldn't budge.
(What's happening...? Enemies attacked the Demon Lord's country, I fought to resist... and I lost. And now this situation... so that means...)
"I've been captured, haven't I..."
Cino bit her lower lip, suppressing her emotions.
She had been entrusted with the country by her brother, yet here she was, defeated.
She had failed.
She couldn't meet her brother's expectations.
She had failed to protect her brother's beloved citizens... and that filled her with indescribable regret.
"Heh heh... so you're finally awake, Zeke's little sister..."
A voice, dripping with unpleasantness, echoed around her.
Turning towards the sound, she spotted a familiar old Demonkin standing there.
"Jamael..."
In an instant, she understood that this man was the mastermind behind her current predicament, and that he had orchestrated this out of a desire for revenge against Zeke.
"Am I just bait to lure my brother?"
"It's nice that you're so quick to understand!"
"...Brother."
Her brother was the kind of person who cared deeply for family.
He would surely come to rescue her.
...Once again, she had caused trouble for him.
How weak she was.
What kind of genius magician was she?
I am... powerless.
A single tear of regret trickled down her cheek.
That's when it happened.
"Cinoooooo!"
A booming voice reverberated through the air.
With a tremendous crash!
The figure that appeared was...
"Brother!"
There stood Zeke Vetarinari.
Her beloved brother.
"I came to save you! You can relax now!"
Her brother had come to her rescue.
A wave of relief washed over her, mixing with guilt for dragging him into this.
"W-What the hell... What is the Ultra Demon Lord doing!? I equipped him with powers specifically against Zeke... Why?!"
Apparently, Jamael had stationed the so-called Ultra Demon Lord to keep his brother occupied.
"Sorry, Jamael. Dad... got some treatment, you see."
"Huh? What are you... talking about...?"
Zeke chuckled, ignoring Jamael's confusion.
"Cino. I'm sorry. I really burdened you all by yourself."
"Brother..."
"I've reflected on what happened. Cino... I promise, I'll never leave you alone again!"
In an instant, Zeke closed the distance between them.
He tore apart the chains binding Cino with his bare hands.
Cino found herself... being carried in Zeke's arms like a princess.
The gentle scent of her brother and the warmth of his embrace wrapped around her.
Those feelings... began to wash away the negative emotions swelling in Cino's heart.
"Cino, I care about you. Stay by my side, always."
"! W-wait, what...?"
"Yeah, marry me!"
Tears welled up in Cino's eyes.
The fact that her brother saw her as a woman, that he wanted to grow old together... it made her so happy.
"Yes!"
"Guh, w-wait a minute! Zeke! What do you mean by making it all feel so final?!"
...A rude male voice shattered their sweet moment.
Jamael was trembling with anger.
"Zeke... I don't know how you defeated the Ultra Demon Lord, but it's too late! My ultimate weapon... has finally been completed!"
Snap!
He snapped his fingers.
The fortress trembled ominously as it began to vibrate.
"Wait... is the fortress transforming?"
"Now then, awaken! My greatest masterpiece!"
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