Funeral, what should I do if I reincarnate as a demon?

"....I can walk by myself!"

"Your knees are bleeding?"

"——You don't have to worry about it!" Even though he was a little unsteady even when standing, he was reminded that he was too excited to speak, and he accidentally pulled the corner of his mouth and the wound on his face hurt, but Rabine still felt resentful towards Asher's dissatisfaction. Don't look away.

After all, she couldn't understand why the guy who had made her so embarrassed was still so calm.

It was even very simple and rude, and she directly ignored her own mood... She felt so excited that she was an idiot with overly self-awareness, and her mood was on the verge of collapse.

However... contrary to her expectations, Ash did not walk away, but stared at her with a slightly confused look.

This inexplicable stay seemed like a gentle force, gently touching her tense nerves, causing her to purse her lips unconsciously, but she still subconsciously said something against her will, but as usual with some Thorny words:

"What's wrong? Normally, wouldn't you just leave?"

"Okay, okay...I'll go first, be careful and remember to break the bottle if you can't."

Although he still wanted to say something, under the displeased glare of the girl, he nodded and quickly left the scene.

That decisive figure did not show any pause or hesitation, but the instructions when leaving at the end also contained obvious worry, which made Rabine involuntarily reach out her hand, wanting to retain her, but she slowly slowed down driven by her pride. lay down.

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The dark corridor regained its tranquility.

Before he knew it, Rabine was the only one left, breathing heavily and tiredly, and from time to time pulling on his wounds and sucking in air.

"I...is really troublesome." She squatted on the ground and hugged her knees tightly with her hands, as if this could give herself a little warmth and comfort.

"Obviously uncle is much better than I first misunderstood, but I..."

These words were full of regret and self-blame, because she actually realized that her words and deeds might really be inappropriate.

It's just that her strong self-esteem doesn't allow her to show weakness at this time.

Although she had long regretted why she said those words, her pride did not allow her to take them back, and even if she did, no one would listen.

She even wanted to stand up again and leave here, but the consumption of magic power and physical injuries did not allow her to do these things.

A man with wounds all over his body was thrown into this dangerous underground city... He wanted to give up but couldn't, and it was difficult to even get up.

This series of factors made this girl, who had always been very strong, almost overwhelmed by feelings of uneasiness and regret, but she could only bite her lower lip tightly and try not to make a sound of weakness.

But just when Rabine was uneasy, with tears almost filling her eyes, and even trying to hold back her sobs... an unexpected figure broke the tranquility around her.

The person she thought had left, Ash, actually returned.

His footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, and every step seemed to step on Rabine's heartstrings, making her heart beat faster.

"W-what! Aren't you leaving already? Are you coming back to see my jokes now?!"

Did you accidentally say something like this again? What am I doing? ? ——To be honest, she really wanted to cry.

But Ash just squatted in front of her, so that his eyes were level with hers, and smiled helplessly:

"That's what you would do under normal circumstances. Now you seem to be seriously injured. As an adult, it's not good to leave you alone."

"...Now we talk about the responsibilities of adults..."

"How come it's just now, but I've always been quite responsible?"

"...I won't believe an adult like you."

...

In fact, for such an awkward child, Yaxiu actually thought at first that he would just leave and let her experience the harshness of the world.

But he hadn't gone too far yet and he felt it didn't feel right... After all, what's the point of an adult and a child worrying so much? Really lacking in grace? The relationship with myself is also a bit... special? Not a stranger anyway.

Therefore, he didn't care too much, and now he just touched her head, and when she was dissatisfied, he went around the crook of her legs and hugged her directly.

"——Yeah! Wait, wait a minute? Are you..."

Rabine was startled by the sudden movement, causing this girl who was as strong as a boy and refused to admit defeat to make a very girly voice for the first time.

"It's not appropriate for you to lie on my back like you are now, so...well, you can just treat it as if you were molested by me, and you can't resist...can you?"

"That way...there is no other way..."

Perhaps it was her previous regret that made her hesitate for a while, but she still accepted his kindness in a whisper that almost no one except herself could hear. She was still embarrassed when he looked down in surprise. She closed her eyes tightly and avoided his sight.

If it were normal, Ash might have teased this strong-willed girl... After all, it would be more fun to tease her because she is so strong-willed and a little arrogant.

Unfortunately, it seems inappropriate to tease her any further since she is like this.

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Holding Rabinie, who suddenly calmed down, Ash passed through the narrow corridor and came to a spacious hall.

On both sides of the entrance to the next passage, the gargoyles in stone statue state were about to transform, but several light balls appeared beside him first, and with dense killing magic, the gargoyles and the wall behind them were instantly smashed together.

Accompanied by this loud bang, he strolled in the smoke and dust, but there was no confusion in his steps.

This leisurely posture also made Rabinie stare at him blankly unconsciously... After a while, he murmured:

"Uncle, you are really amazing..."

"It's okay to praise me more, right?"

"Humph... I don't want it." Although she was still not very polite, the girl's attitude was obviously changed greatly from before. She asked unconsciously after she finished speaking: "To be honest, you are so strong... Why do you still take the exam?"

"Because I still want that kind of privilege."

"... No, why do you need privileges when you are so strong? I even doubt whether you want to kill gods or conquer the world..."

"Actually, I do want to conquer the world." He casually said one of his goals.

"Ah?" Rabinie was dumbfounded as expected: "Why?"

"There are various reasons, right? Before, it was some of my own ideas, and then there were some friends' last wishes? And future plans... It's probably like this, anyway, there is no way to stop now."

"Even the last wishes of friends have appeared..."

Although he said it quite seriously, Rabinie frowned slightly, and completely regarded this as a lie he made up to tease him.

No, think about it carefully, the uncle seems to have never lied to me? But no matter how you say it, it can't be serious, right? ——Rabinie looked at him from bottom to top, thinking hard for a long time, and couldn't understand what he was thinking, and finally could only shake his head and give up caring.

And... They didn't walk for too long before they unexpectedly met Yubel, Viabel, and Connie, who were being chased by Duncan and Lishita, as well as a tall female magician replica.

When the three of them saw him, they all showed their expectant eyes. Of course, Ash turned around and left with Rabinie silently, which made them dumbfounded.

Rabinie, who was still in his hand, also widened his eyes: "....You really don't plan to take action."

"They don't look in any danger of life. After all, it's not good to get involved too much... I've said this before."

"I thought you would take special care of Connie."

"I like Connie, but excessive pampering is not good for the child's growth."

"......."

This casual word of like made Rabinie hesitate...but she quickly gave up.

After all, she also understood that there must be no strange meaning in it.

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The two went deep into the underground and met many people during the period. They were either chased by clones and monsters, or fighting, or escaping from traps.

But Ash ignored all these until he reached the deepest part, where he saw Duncan's team, the plump female magician, Elu and others.

Being in a crowded place, the shame in his heart surged again, causing Rabinie to get off Ash even if he was trying to be strong.

But there happened to be someone with a holy book at the scene, and he enthusiastically stepped forward to help with the treatment. After all, more people mean more strength, because...

"Zanze's clone is now guarding inside..." Duncan looked depressed, carefully sticking to the wall to observe the clone girl standing in the deepest part, in the center of the ruined land.

Etilu, who had just reached a deal with him, and his two companions were also here.

Seeing the familiar replica again, Etilu pointed at him in frustration:

"——Didn't we agree that you would get rid of that guy? Why is he still here?"

"You said at the time that you were just dealing with him. I really wanted to help you keep her and let you escape smoothly, didn't I?"

"——You are cheating! You are cutting corners!"

"Think about it yourself. It's been so smooth all the way. You just need to pass Zanze and you can pass. I also helped you pass Zanze's replica once. This is definitely a big profit, right?"

"But you still didn't solve the problem, and that guy is a monster!"

It was difficult for Etilu to deny his point of view, but she was not led astray by him, and Zanze's figure was even more daunting.

Even if he just stood there, Duncan, who was recognized as the strongest person in the scene except Ash, had no confidence in winning, even if he added this group of people.

But just when everyone was at a loss and couldn't think of a way to defeat Zanze, Duncan suddenly turned back to look at Ash and suggested: "Speaking of which, do you want all kinds of magic?"

"....Are you also going to make a deal?"

"How about wind flame magic and light of judgment?"

"Although I really want to say that I am also a principled person, what should I do with my face if I am bribed by you like this, but..." Ash lowered his head with some distress: "My face and principles , occasionally it’s not that important, the important thing is that everyone can go back happily... But, Duncan, is this okay for you? Even if you pass this way, there will be a third exam later? You’ll die if you’re not careful.”

"...No matter how powerful a magician is, if he only knows how to fight, he is still a weakling; I have seen too many magicians who are better than me being persecuted after losing power."

"What do you want to say?"

"It doesn't matter what the method is, as long as the results can be achieved; the court magicians will do their best and struggle ugly to the last moment. I will definitely pass even the third exam." Duncan said without hesitation. He believes in himself regardless of means.

He had already said so, so Ash naturally couldn't stop him and turned to look at the rest of the people: "Are you like this too?"

"Wait a minute...Don't you think everyone wants to trade?" Aidilu had a bad premonition in her heart: "I have nothing else to trade with, so you can't go too far."

"...You were obviously the one who begged me to trade, right?" He shook his head speechlessly and sighed:

"Don't worry, I won't repeat the transaction. You and those who traded with me in the last exam can go directly, but I can't violate the principle for the rest of the characters in vain, right? Then you and Duncan must be unbalanced, right? "

"...To be honest, I'm starting to worry whether you will be punished by the Magic Association." Uncle Lichta in the crowd complained, but he readily gave out the magic book recording his earth magic.

After all, this is an exam that requires risking your life. As long as you can pass, it will be worth it.

Therefore, the others did not hesitate too much and gave out the magic books they carried with them one after another.

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After everyone had left, Rabine was the only one still standing there, watching Ash binding Zanze's clone with gravity.

Although she was surprised by the suppressive power of gravity magic on this melee magician, she was somewhat speechless, and even couldn't help but worry:

"Didn't you say that if you pass it too easily, your life might be in danger in the third exam?"

"The situation has changed. It's not my time to worry about this problem." He reached out and stroked the head of Zanze's clone, which was suppressed on the ground and basically unable to move. While doing so, he said without looking back: "That's It’s Celia’s problem.”

"Why?"

"I know Celie. Although she has a tough mouth, is very mean to people, and her words are very hurtful, she is actually the kind of person who would watch so many potential magicians die."

Ash casually expressed his understanding, and after pondering for a moment, he added: "...If she directly gives me the first-level magic user certification, there is no need to worry about this problem now, so this is all Sai Lia’s fault.”

"...I heard that that is your master, right? Is that really okay?"

"What's wrong? Anyway, Celia will definitely say that it's all my fault and put all the problems on me." He made a conclusive assertion.

Having said this, Rabine didn't know what to say: "....That guy must be a eccentric guy, right?"

"In the upper echelons of the Magic Association, he is recognized as a willful guy,"

"....As expected of a master and a disciple, you look so much alike."

"Actually, I'm relatively better than Lia."

"Definitely not much better..."

She said this, but she was also inexplicably sure that the legendary great magician born in the mythical era should really be different from the unsmiling, aloof and strong man she imagined in the past.

Just thinking of this made her sigh again.

"...Why are you looking at me and sighing?"

"Because I always thought that a strong person should look like a strong person, but... alas."