"It seems that we underestimated you before," said Kim, with a gloomy face.

"Hmph, good that you know. Since this is your first time, I'll let you off this time," I said, relieved to see that they were starting to back down. I quickly put on a magnanimous gesture.

"No!" The black-skinned hero vehemently rejected my proposal.

Unlike the tense expression of the redhead girl and the gloominess of the blond hero, the black-skinned hero's face was filled with zeal.

"Regardless of the reason, it is a fact that we let our guard down against the enemy. If it was a matter of life and death, this alone would be fatal!" the black-skinned hero passionately exclaimed.

"And you, no, you! And you, in order to make us understand this, with such noble status, you did such a ridiculous act and taught us this valuable lesson. There were so many opportunities to take advantage of our carelessness and win easily, but... but..."

As he spoke, this guy was already choking up.

Not only that, even the redhead girl next to him murmured, "So that's how it is,” covering her mouth with a deeply moved expression on her face.

"You truly deserve to be one of the Four Heavenly Kings, you are truly a noble and righteous person!" The black-skinned hero and the redhead girl were already looking at me with eyes filled with admiration.

Huh?

Did my actions really contain such profound meanings?

I didn't even know.

Well, noble and righteous is a fairly accurate assessment, I'll accept it. Even though I am not human, but a demon.

"I think the master just wanted to scare you off..." Eldew looked at the now incoherent black-skinned hero with a black line on his face.

I say, you really are completely betraying, since there's this beautiful misunderstanding, just let him continue misunderstanding, why would you expose me?

No, the atmosphere right now feels advantageous to me, I must make it last.

I have to say something that will make the hero respect me even more.

"Shut up, you stinking fishy-smelling woman!" Before I could retort, the redhead girl already denounced Eldew on my behalf.

Sometimes, this fiery temper of the redhead girl can have some good effects.

"Your master is so upright and open, why haven't you learned anything from him? You despicable person, you have already betrayed to the enemy camp before the war has even started! We're both demons, why is there such a big difference between you and him?" The redhead girl pointed her finger at Eldew and accused her.

Facing the redhead girl's accusation, Eldew was stunned.

Then she smiled.

This is what they call a laugh out of anger, right?

Opening her mouth, Eldew seemed like she wanted to say something else. But she gave up, maybe she was really choked up and couldn't speak.

Not only her, but even I couldn't find words to say.

Is this hero party really okay?

How did it inexplicably become like this?

Not long ago, I was surrounded on all sides, the situation was precarious. And now, if I say I want to be their party leader, would they all cheer happily?

"Wait, wait a minute, you two, how did the situation develop like this?" The blond hero, with a face of disbelief, looked at the two comrades who were already about to surrender to me. I could almost feel his headache.

This scene feels a bit familiar.

One stupid person doing stupid things, while the other person, in the role of a babysitter, is suffering from a headache, helpless, and sighing.

Isn't this just like me and Eldew usually!

Eldew is responsible for the headaches, and I am responsible for...

...

...

...

Let's discuss something else.

"From a step back, this... this! This Sea King." Under the stares of his companions, the blond hero forcibly changed his words from before to a respectful tone.

"From a step back, this Sea King really went through all this trouble to train us. Shouldn't we then do our best, in order to not disappoint his expectations, and challenge him with everything we've got?"The yellow-haired hero began to get excited. Hearing his words, the other two heroes shivered at first, then fell into a brief contemplation. After the contemplation, their gaze towards me changed. Although they still had deep respect in their eyes, there was now a hint of intense fighting spirit mixed in compared to before.

This yellow-haired guy is so annoying! Why does he have to say these unnecessary words?

"Um, well, you don't have to force yourselves..."

"No! Since you made such a great sacrifice and pointed out our shortcomings, in order to repay you, I hope you can see our growth!"

The black-skinned hero said, waving the large hammer in his hand.

Who wants to see your growth? You're already taller than me!

"Uh, well... how should I put it. I, um, I'm a bit... no, not a bit..."

Think quickly, wise me, think of a reason to dodge this!

"Yes, I'm too strong. Yes, yes... I'm really too strong. If I go all out, this war might get out of hand..."

"It's alright, it's our own problem anyways! We shouldn't have believed the rumors of you being weak and hastily come here to challenge you. It wasn't until just now that I realized, even though I hold the holy sword, I'm still a rookie hero with too many shortcomings. So, you don't have to hold back, come at us with all your strength! If we suffer serious injuries or even perish here due to our lack of strength, it's the fate of heroes!"

There was a hint of determination on the red-haired hero's face. The long sword in their hand even emitted a faint, visible halo.

Oh my god, so this person really is the holy sword hero, the sword is glowing!

"Oh, then I really have to make a move..."

"Come!" "Come!" "Come!" "Die!"

My reception was a powerful and vigorous shout.

Wait a minute, isn't there something off about those shouts?

Looking around, I realized that only Eldew was glaring at me fiercely.

So it's you!

Why, why do the heroes develop a good impression of me, but you, a maid who spends time with me every day, radiate so much negativity towards me?

But, it doesn't matter anymore.

Now that things have come to this point, I can no longer hide like this.

Although I'm usually not serious, I am still the King of the Sea.

Occasionally, I need to show my true power.

Especially when facing the black-skinned hero and the girl hero, both of whom have eyes full of anticipation.

Adults have an obligation to respond to the expectations of children!

Sigh... I have to go all out now.