I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

"Indeed, this level of magical purity can only be achieved by the Demon King's orphan—the Princess."

This sentence created a sensational effect like super-level magic.

"Really?"

"After six thousand years... we demons can finally unite as one."

"As expected, the great king will not abandon us..."

"finally……"

After hearing the confirmation from the leading demon, the surrounding demons took a step forward almost at the same time, stretching out their hands to touch the strands of golden hair in the leader's hand, but stopped in mid-air and trembled, as if they were afraid that the dream would be shattered if they touched it. There was a constant flash of emotion in their eyes, and one could even see faint tears in the eyes of some of them. The tone was as complicated as that of a wanderer who had been away from his hometown for a long time and saw his home again after going through hardships.

This scene lasted for a full ten minutes before it gradually subsided. The leading demon carefully placed the golden hair in a transparent test tube, then covered it with a wooden cork engraved with special patterns and placed it in his chest pocket.

"Listen carefully. This time, we must not allow the princess—no, the future Demon King—to come into contact with the Seal of Original Sin. We cannot let the past happen again. No matter what, even if we have to forcibly abduct the Demon King, we must bring him back to the Demon Territory and protect him well. This is also the wish of our Western Acting Demon King, Camisia-sama."

“Yes, for the future of the demon clan.”

"For the future of the demon race."

Everyone unanimously placed their right hands on their chests and bowed to the standing leader, no, to the test tube containing golden hair on the leader's chest.

The leader returned to an upright position, glanced at the demons standing before him, and whispered instructions.

"Well, let's get started. Let's reconfirm the plan. The Demon Lord who previously investigated the future—that is, Elelaya-sama—passes this shortcut alley every day with her subordinates to work at the pastry shop. With Black's failure this morning, the Demon Lord might have guessed that he's being targeted, so we can't rule out the possibility that the Demon Lord is disguised as someone else."

"So then, if we see two people passing by together, we can just act without confirming their identities?"

The demon who looked like the leader did not get angry at being interrupted by his subordinates, and nodded with a satisfied look.

"Yes, I've been investigating for a long time. Only Lady Elelaya and the maid named Lotte would pass through this alley at this time. So any two people together must be them. No matter how much they disguise themselves, this fact cannot be avoided, unless—"

"Unless the future Demon Lord chooses not to go this way?"

"Yes, unless Lady Elelaya chooses not to take this route today. However, I have already arranged for bird-shaped followers to monitor from high above the clouds. So if Lady Elelaya changes her route in advance, I will be the first to learn about it and inform you of the change in ambush location."

"That way, everything will be safe..."

The leader frowned as he watched his subordinate take a deep breath and pretend to be relieved.

"No, according to the intelligence gathered by the Eastern Demon Tracking Team, Lady Elelaya alone can easily defeat five level 12-14 thieves. Add to that the maids wielding at least divine weapons, and their combat power will surely be beyond imagination. Therefore, we must not let our guard down and end the battle before Lady Elelaya discovers us. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I was careless. I'm sorry."

The subordinate who had relaxed before showed a regretful expression, and was about to kneel down on one knee when he was supported by the person who should be the leader.

"That's not necessary. After all, we are equals. It's just that this time, Lady Camisia has given me the responsibility."

At this time, another demon standing nearby spoke with a puzzled tone.

"If you are Princess-sama, why didn't you return to the Demon Clan for six thousand years, even when the Demon Clan split into East and West? Well, I'm not blaming Princess-sama."

The leader was not angry at the words of the subordinate demon. Instead, he sighed and focused his attention on the golden hair in the test tube on his chest.

"Lady Elelaya must have her own reasons. Perhaps she's been sealed away by the One God until now, or perhaps she's been searching for the Seal of Sin and wants to destroy it... Of course, it's also possible that she wants to secretly collect the Seal of Sin without implicating us, and then avenge the previous Demon King on behalf of the One God."

"revenge……"

"This is the situation we least want to see. Although we have previously said, 'We must not let Lady Elelaya touch the Seal of Original Sin and prevent the past from repeating itself,' if Lady Elelaya truly desires revenge, as members of the demon clan, we must follow her, even if this choice puts the demon clan in danger of destruction once again. Do you understand?"

“Yes, the future Demon King is the supreme being.”

Everyone saluted the test tube again. Although this behavior might be mistaken for some kind of cult or directly regarded as mentally ill people by outsiders, if you look closely, you will find that there is no frivolous look of playfulness on everyone's face, but a deep and solemn look. As long as you notice this, no one will laugh at them anymore.

"Also, some might wonder why we didn't just tell Lady Elelaya to go back to the Demon Tribe with us, but instead kidnapped her. At this point, I can relay Lady Camisia's words, which have been kept secret for a long time—all of this is for the future of the Demon Tribe."

There was no further explanation, just one unclear sentence made everyone's expression more solemn.

Is this an explanation? No one in their right mind would consider the latter part an explanation for the former, yet all the demons nodded as if they understood this code. This was the demon race's innate doctrine, a nature ingrained in their very blood—the Demon Lord's words were everything, and the Demon Lord's existence alone transcended the entire demon race.

"Then let's get started."

Chapter 34: The Lonely Princess and the Beginning of the "Hunting" Elelaya

*创世纪6186年4月25日 下午16：10分 至圣学院商业街

"Are you sure we don't need to accompany you this time, Lady Iris?"

"No need. This time, only Shizu and I will go."

Iris stood in her luxurious personal room, trying on her dress in front of the mirror. Next to her stood two girls, one was Shiz, the "dress-up toy" that Iris had brought to the Wadong dessert shop, and the leader of the team that was originally sent to capture Ella.

Iris put the clothes in her hand, which were very close to sexy lingerie, on Shiz, whose body only covered three points, and her long, silky silver hair swayed behind her.

"Okay, try this one."

Perhaps because he was eager to protect his master, the leader still looked anxious.

"But……"

"It's okay. Shizu is a very powerful assassin."

Her usual gentle tone didn't seem out of place at all as she was helping the girl change her clothes. She was acting exactly like a mature older sister.

"Alright...I will improve my abilities."

"Well, don't worry about it. You're fine the way you are now."

Hearing Iris' words, the leader raised his head, his eyes shining with reverence.

"Lady Iris is indeed the most suitable person to be the headmaster in the academy, both in terms of ability and character."

As if unable to bear the flattery, Iris took off the clothes from Shiz, who was sitting in front of the mirror like a doll, gently placed them on the back of the chair, and turned to face the leader.

"I've already told you not to call me sir. You're not a subordinate. We're just students studying together at the Sacred Academy."

"Lady Iris will always be the queen in my heart."

"Ah, I really can't stand you. Okay, okay, no need to salute. Leave the rest to me and Shizu. You and them can help me keep an eye on Ella-chan."

The leader's men waved their hands, seemingly completely helpless, and slowly retreated from the room. Elise then walked over to the table and lit the incense burner. A faint lemon scent drifted through the air. With a gentle nasal inhalation, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face as she walked back to Shiz, who was clutching her clothes to her chest.

"You still remember the plans for the future, right?"

Iris spoke in a nonchalant tone, as if she was talking about a trivial matter.

But just a seemingly meaningless sentence made the nearly naked doll girl sitting in front of the mirror speak for the first time.

"Yeah... I still remember."

"Well, it's only natural that Shizu-chan wouldn't forget such a simple thing. Anyway, let's disguise ourselves and ambush Ella-chan in that secluded alley she passes every day. Shizu-chan will take care of the maid, and I'll deal with Ella-chan myself. We mustn't reveal our identities, okay?"

"I've taken everything Lady Iris instructed me to do, Shizu... I've taken it all to heart."

For the first time, some emotion appeared on Shiz's fair face, and his face turned a little red as if he was embarrassed.

Seeing the shy expression on Hiss's face, a trace of sadism flashed in Iris's green eyes. She walked up to Hiss, squatted down, and held Hiss's face in her hands.

"Shizu-chan was quite resistant at first, but now she's as docile as a kitten."

"That... that was because my former self couldn't understand Iris-sama's charm."

"Yeah?"

Iris gradually moved her face closer to the face of Shiz, which was supported by her hands. Although a trace of hesitation flashed in Shiz's eyes, he did not resist and waited quietly for Iris's next move.

Just as the two delicate faces were about to touch, Iris turned her head slightly and kissed Shiz's neck lightly - as gently as an older sister kissing her younger sister who was about to go on a long journey.

Hiss's whole body trembled, and then he lowered his head tightly, not daring to raise it. A blush could be seen spreading all the way to his ears.

After the teasing was over, Iris stood up, lifted her long silver hair behind her, changed into a blue robe, picked up the cheap camouflage wand she had prepared in advance, and began to put on the necessary makeup for disguise.

"Alright, alright, let's start executing the plan."

"Yes."

Upon hearing the order, Hiss's actions instantly changed from the shy girlish attitude she had before, to a stern look.

This might be the true appearance of Shiz. Thinking of this, Iris handed the silver mask in her hand to Shiz.

"Take this with you. It can mask your magical detection while changing your voice, making your actions completely safe."

"...If there's a newcomer...will you leave Shizu behind?"

Shiz took the mask, but didn't put it on immediately. Instead, he looked up and stared at Elise.

—Abandon? He didn't want to, but he couldn't let them remain obsessed with him. They had other, broader opportunities for development in the future, and he couldn't keep them around just to satisfy his quirks. Ultimately, their behavior was simply due to them having spent too much time with him, influenced by the divine princess's protection.

This was something that the princesses of the God-man tribe had always known, more like a curse than a blessing. At least, that was what she saw as a curse—no matter who it was, as long as they were with her, they would gradually, subconsciously, obey her. This effect would deepen over time, and once that time exceeded a certain limit, the duration of this submission would change from temporary to permanent. Therefore, just before that point, she would gradually distance herself from the other person, and the two of them would become strangers, as if nothing had happened.

Although I sound like a complete jerk—toying with others and then discarding them—but on the other hand, I am actually the one who is most saddened. I will never have a friend who can talk to me on an equal footing, and I don't know whether those who flatter me are sincere or just under the influence of the Divine Protection.

Maybe this is why I have some special habits. Loneliness can make people psychologically distorted... Well, anyway, I didn't take away anything important from the other person, and the other person will forget everything that happened between them after leaving me. It's good to keep going like this, isn't it?

Coming back to her senses from her recollection, Iris raised a hand and pulled Shiz, who was sitting in front of the mirror, up from the chair.

"How could that be? At least, I won't get tired of Shizu-chan until she gets tired of me, okay?"

“Yes… yes! Lady Iris, Shizu will never hate Lady Iris!”

This was the first time Shiz showed a happy expression since entering the room. His determined eyes made Iris feel a little dazzling and also a little sad.

He turned around and took out a light black swordsman outfit that could even be called a formal dress from the wardrobe that took up an entire wall.

"Put this on. It's time to go 'hunting' Ella-chan in the alleys."

"Yes."

What he didn't say was that, judging by Shiz's previous performance, this should be the first and last time he and Shiz would "hunt" together.

Chapter 35: Successive attacks or a pincer attack?

*创世纪6186年4月25日 下午16：34分 至圣学院商业街

"Shizu, put this on first."

Standing at the entrance of the alley, Iris took out two black robes from somewhere, handed one to Shiz who was walking behind her, and put on the other one herself.

The reason for adding a black robe over the already camouflaged coat is simply to make it easier to move in dim conditions. This has become a common practice for all ambushers.

"We can just ambush them in the middle of the alley."

"Um."

Xiz agreed to Elise obediently, but Elise felt a little helpless.

This kind of natural protection of mine always makes me feel lonely at times like this. If we were equal friends, Shizu would at least ask "why" at this time, but now he will only obey me unconditionally.

Let out a small breath.

"The reason I'm ambushing in the middle instead of the middle or later stages is that I'm a magic caster, so casting magic requires time. Choosing to ambush in the middle or later stages, when it's most optimal, would miss the best opportunity. Although this isn't the best location for you, Hiss, as an assassin, our goal this time is to restrict the enemy, not to inflict damage, so I'll take the lead. Do you understand?"

"Yes."

Obey without any questioning.

Iris took out the pendant from her neck and put it on Shiz.

"This is a magical item that allows you to fly. Simply input magic power into it and you'll be able to fly. While it's difficult to fly smoothly without prior practice, it's only for emergencies. If you encounter an emergency, use this to escape, okay?"

"It should be... No, it's fine, Lady Iris."

Iris nodded slightly, put on the mask she always carried with her to conceal her cognition, and her voice turned into a deep male voice.

"Then let's begin."

Following Iris's actions, Shiz also put on the mask, and the two walked together into the depths of the alley.

*16:36

This is the first time that Ai Si has been given a mission by the acting Demon King, and it is a mission to capture the future Demon King - Lady Elelaya. You know, this kind of thing has not only never happened in the past, but will definitely not happen in the future. Ai Si is aware that this glorious mission given to him will definitely change the future of the demon clan.

The thought of seeing the heroic figure of the Demon Lord soon made his heart roar uncontrollably, and the excitement even made the hand holding the Philosopher's Stone tremble - this was the orphan of the Demon Lord, the daughter of the previous Demon Lord, whom the demons had not seen in six thousand years. As the commander-in-chief of this capture plan, he could not allow himself to fail under any circumstances.

To increase the success rate of this plan, the demons, including myself, who had always had poor theoretical scores, had gone to great lengths to intensively study capture techniques. The decision to ambush in the middle and back of the alley was also influenced by the book.

He gently stroked the magic stone in his right hand. This magic stone was the key to launching the capture plan, the "City of Silence" - it could prohibit anyone below the initiator's level from using magic. As a top third-year student at the Holy Academy, he had a magic level of 34. From the intelligence, he knew that Lady Elelaya was only at level 17. Therefore, the magic circle he activated would definitely make the future Demon King lose his ability to resist and be taken away by him obediently.

Of course, he wasn't seeking any title, nor did he think that by doing this he would become a hero to his entire clan. Rather, the demon clan was in dire straits and desperately needed a unified leader to lead them out of their predicament. He was doing this for the future of the demon clan, not for fame. Ai Si was certain that this was not just his own opinion, but the sentiment of all the demons involved in this operation.