I Played the Role of a Hated Hero, but for Some Reason, I’m Loved by the Last Boss and Living With Her!

ation as to why, just「come」.

 

Genm is the priest of the Izanami Shrine, where the demon sword is sealed.

 

The history of this shrine is old, and if you trace it back, you will find that it was built about 500 years ago.

 

In the outside world, religions that worship the goddess Norn are common, but in Kamui, people have long believed in a goddess called Izanami.

 

It is said that Izanami single-handedly defeated the dragon that once attacked this land, and greatly reduced its power.

 

The dragon is said to have been a dragon god who is still active in the world today, but the details are not well known due to the lack of literature.

 

Izanami Shrine is the largest shrine in Kamui, with branch shrines all over the country.
The shrine managed by Genm is its headquarters.

 

The Murasame family had been the custodians of the Izanami Shrine for generations, but they were relieved of their duties when the previous generation of priests disrespected the then emperor of Kamui at a festival.

 

But later, Touka, the daughter of the Murasame family, succeeded in defeating the demon gods that posed a threat to the world.
She also became friends with the king of the Kingdom of Gald and gained their backing.
In addition, she was paid a large sum of money as a reward for her success in defeating the demon gods, which resulted in Genm’s return as the priest of the Izanami Shrine.

 

At first, it was thought that Touka, who had done so much for the shrine, would be given the position, but under the custom that the position of priest should be held by a man from generation to generation, Genm became the priest, and Touka became the princess who managed and protected the magical sword sealed in the shrine.

 

The appointment of Genm as the priest and Touka as the princess to manage and protect the sword sealed in the shrine was proof that there is still a gender barrier in the priesthood, but both the priest and the princess are still important positions for Kamui.

 

Although Yuri, Kaede, and the others were in the custody of Touka, they sometimes worked on the orders of Genm, the chief priest.

 

In the first place, the priest is the superior of the princess.
Yuri and Kaede, whom Tuka had entrusted with his care, were also in the position of Genm’s subordinates.

 

The fact that they had been summoned was no surprise in itself.

 

「「Sorry to keep you waiting, Genm-sama.」」 

 

「You’re here.
Come in.」

 

In response to the thick and powerful voice, they opened the sliding door and entered.

 

A great man over 50 years old was sitting on his knees in front of them.
Genm straightens his back and stares at the twins straight as if he has a core.

 

With a head of gray hair and sharp eyes, he looks at the visitors.

  

 

Although he is a shrine priest, he has a sturdy body that resembles that of a samurai.

 

It’s no wonder.
In the first place, the priest of the Izanami Shrine is required to have more than just intelligence.

 

In this place where the power of the sword, which can shake the country, is sealed, it is not acceptable to be weak in the first place.

 

In addition, the frontman had taught Touka how to use a sword.

 

It would be impossible for him to be weak.

 

「Well done.
Yuri, Kaede.」

 

「「I’m glad to see you’re doing so well, Genm-sama.」」 

 

「Yes.
Now, come with me, both of you.」

 

「Yes.」

 

Yuri and Kaede closed the sliding door and stepped in front of Genm, kneeling again and bowing their heads.

 

「First of all, I want to ask you, I heard that you two are going to the Kingdom of Gald by order of Touka, is that correct?」

 

「「Yes.」」 

 

「The purpose of the trip is to find people?」

 

「「That is correct.」」 

 

「Do you have a description of the man you’re looking for?」

 

「「……yes.」」 

 

The two hesitated for a moment, wondering if they should answer Genm’s question, but decided to answer honestly.
They thought that if they tried to hide something from Genm, he might misunderstand them.

 

If Genm knew that they were looking for someone, it would be unnatural for them not to tell him who it was.

 

They have nothing dark that needed to hide from Touka.
However, it would be bad for their image if they had to hide something from him.

 

With that in mind, the two of them replied in the affirmative to Genm’s question, using their usual heart-to-heart communication.

 

But if they did that, the next thing he would say would be.

 

「Now, show me that sketch.」

 

「Yes… Kaede.」

 

「Genm-sama, the person you are looking for is in this folder.」

 

As expected, Genm made a request.

 

Kaede took out a sheet of sketch paper from her pocket, handed it to Genm, and stepped back again.

 

Genm looked over the sketch he had received.

 

His eyes widened slightly, his lips tightened, and his eyebrows raised.

 

「Yuri, Kaede, you are certain that this is the person Touka told you to find?」

 

「That is correct.」

 

「Well, I was expecting… you to go all the way to a foreign country, but I guess bad premonitions can often come true.」

 

「「Genm-sama?」」 

 

Genm puts his hand on his chin and narrows his eyes.

 

He stared hatefully at the person who wrote the person’s name, and the index finger extending from the hand on his chin restlessly tapped his cheek.

 

「Yuri, Kaede.」

 

「「Ha!」」 

 

「I don’t know how you’re being told by Touka, but if you find this person… take care of them as quickly as possible.」

 

「「―――?!」」 

 

A slight astonishment flashed across Yuri and Kaede’s expressionless faces at Genm’s unquestioning order to eliminate them.

 

「Please wait.」

 

「Touka-sama has asked that as soon as we find him, company him to the residence with all due respect…」

 

「No.」

 

One-sided words of rejection.
It was as if there was nothing they could do.

 

With a piercing gaze, Genm looked at the twins and spoke in a voice that seemed to be suppressed emotion.

 

「This man’s name is Ares Brave.
He used to accompany Touka on her journey to defeat the demon god Demiurge.
But… this is a man who can bring disaster to the country if he is not careful.」

 

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On the ship, Yuri and Kaede remembered what Genm had told them about Ares and the possibilities that could happen if he and Touka came into contact with each other.

 

Yuri then put Ares’ description in his pocket and looked at Kaede.

 

Kaede met Yuri’s gaze and gave a small nod.　

 

「Dead or alive.」

 

「If he’s dead as they say, good.
If not…」

 

「Delete.」

 

「This person will be… dead.」

 

A breeze from the ocean blew against their cheeks, and their side tails fluttered loudly.

 

The two of them looked in the direction of the wind, seeing the target to be killed in their vision.

 

「「All for the sake of Touka-sama and the Kamui Kingdom.」」 

 

They muttered quietly.

 

However, the two of them felt a sickening feeling in their stomachs at having to defy Touka’s orders and assassinate her find.