The Author's POV

"What are you doing over here?"

Emma's voice was laced with a hint of confusion as she looked at me standing at her doorstep.

I knew it was a strange move on my part, showing up unannounced at her house, but I had my reasons. I peeked through the door and pointed towards the interior, hoping she wouldn't turn me away.

"May I come in?"

The strangeness in Emma's expression became more prominent, but after thinking for a while, she stepped to the side, letting me in.

"Well, sure, I guess. It's not like I can stop you anyways."

"Thanks."

I grinned, relieved that things were flowing more smoothly than I had expected.

As I stepped into her living room, I took in the surroundings. The hall was cozy, with warm lighting and a plush sofa. But my eyes were drawn to the tall chandelier hanging from the ceiling, sparkling in the soft light.

For a moment, I thought that I felt something. I was sure of it.

I must have been staring at it for too long because Emma's voice broke through my thoughts.

"So, care to tell me why you're here?"

Clank!

She closed the door behind her and crossed her arms.

"I'm just…" I paused, looking around the place until my eyes fell on the chandelier once again. Sensing something, I smiled. "…you can say that I'm here to meet your father."

"My dad?"

Emma's eyes widened in surprise.

"Do you have an appointment with him or something?"

"Well… You can say so, I guess."

I didn't have an appointment with him, but I had a feeling that he would be willing to meet with me.

Emma's expression was a mix of confusion and curiosity, and she tightened her robe around her waist, a sign that she was becoming more guarded.

"That makes sense."

She muttered, looking around the room as if trying to spot her father.

"I'm not sure where he is now, so I guess you can wa―"

"There's no need for that."

I cut Emma off, and she looked at me with a confused expression.

"Huh?"

Once again, my gaze drifted toward the chandelier, and I smiled.

"There's no need for me to wait. He's already here."

***

"Huaaa..."

Jezebeth's chest heaved up the moment he stepped into the planet. The fresh air of the world filled his lungs, and a smile spread across his features as he took in the vast vegetation that surrounded him.

"Hm?"

His breath caught in his throat as he looked around him, taking in the thousands of elves that were gathered, their bows drawn and exuding an incredible pressure that upset the air around them and caused them to distort.

"Haha."

Jezebeth recognized them immediately.

to earth―with their job to guard over the

him as he gazed

had missed them

lips curled ever

you all caught on

elves remained silent, their gazes

"Demon King."

world, and the space distorted open. An elderly female figure walked out from

silver hair. Surrounding her body was a

presence of the two instantly took over the previous pressure

was a pity that Jezebeth showed no reaction to

Jezebeth smiled. It had been a long time. He missed

his chest, Jezebeth elegantly bowed his

again, Protector of the Seat of Patience… Protector of the Seat of

head, he grinned, exposing his

the two of you

at Jezebeth from above. Their gazes were still, and there

one could feel their demeanor slowly shift as a white glow started

raised her hand and brought it

"Attack."

elves surrounding Jezebeth all let go of their bows, and over a thousand different arrows shot

Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!

front of them, and it wasn't long before they all appeared before Jezebeth, who

his hand, the arrows came

"Now... now..."

two figures in the air as

of an attempt, to

hand as the arrows that were pointing

"Now…"

arrows turned, and his head cocked to the side. With his eyes on the two protectors, a light breeze brushed past him, scattering

body, the faces of the two protectors changed, but it was

your forces while all you can do is

Snap―!

was just a

was all

arrows disappeared from the spot, and red rained across

felt

basked

the smell of blood

Cra― Crack!

his hand, the world behind him distorted,

were black and twisted, and the very air around them seemed to be infused with

several demons emerged, each releasing an incredible aura that filled

heads bowed

"We greet his majesty."

"We greet his majesty."

"We greet his majesty."

as his gaze continued to lock

and staffs drawn.

is how it

long before he was faced with a number that was drastically above the one from before, and a gradual smile

death made his blood boil, and as he opened his mouth, he directed his voice toward the

Take in those that are willing

arms, and the demons eagerly obeyed. With a fierce battle cry, they

next few weeks, I want

he said before appearing right before the two Protectors. His gaze fell on the woman wearing the silver armor, and he happily

someone

does not belong to in this universe, was it? ...An unwanted Parasite? Their existence

his head, a smirk forming on