The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses (気絶勇者と暗殺姫)

Sir Hero, do you like me?

It'd be more accurate... to say you're important to me, maybe.

Are you sure?

For example, if it turned out I was actually a monster, would you feel the same way?

Or if Anemone was actually a cold-blooded assassin,

or if Goa was actually a psychopath who brainwashes people for fun...

Would you still say we're important to you?

Yes.

She might be a monster, but she's pure-hearted.

And she can probably get along fine with humans.

Between me and Mone, he wouldn't pick me, either.

The one who's truly incompatible... is me.

The Shy Hero and the Master of Dreams

I didn't do this.

So who did... and how?!

Who's there?!

You two?

This will be your next target.

Well done, Anemone the assassin.

Another successful hit, it seems.

Hang on! I didn't do it!

What do you mean?

I woke up, and he was already dead!

What are you talking about?

That's your knife, isn't it?

Y-Yeah, but...

Did you kill him in your sleep without noticing or something?

Wait! Did you guys see anything?

Where the hell did they go?

Wait...

Who am I even talking about?

Were you working with someone? But I don't see how it matters now.

You don't have to pretend you're an adventurer anymore.

More importantly...

Here. Your payment.

You must be tired after such a long-term gig.

Enjoy yourself and recuperate for a while.

What is this? Something weird is going on.

Oh, well.

Nothing hits like a drink after a big job!

I don't have to talk like a priest anymore, and I can smoke whenever I want.

Drink up, you two! My treat!

Wait. Huh?

Have you had too many, miss?

Sure seems like it.

That's probably my cue to bail.

You must be well-off, to afford a tip like this.

What're you going to do with all that money?

Ain't it obvious?

It's all going toward my dream.

We will now begin Princess Ciel Zebul's coronation!

You have completed your independence ritual, my daughter.

I hereby name you my successor as Demon Lord.

Thank you, Father.

Hooray for Princess Ciel!

Glory to the Demon Realm!

I must've overslept! My apologies, everyone.

Wait...

Huh?

Who am I talking to?

He's dead...

Miss, don't! You shouldn't see this kind of thing.

Some crazy strong monster went after him.

A monster?

He went down in the blink of an eye. It was really brutal.

Well done, my lady.

Hapi?

What are you talking about?

Is this really right?

I don't even remember how I killed him.

It's fine, my—I mean, Princess Ciel.

I saw with my own eyes how a monster that you summoned killed the hero.

The celebratory banquet will have a full spread of all your favorite dishes!

And I can eat all of this?!

Of course!

Don't mind if I do!

Delicious!

Excuse me, Princess Ciel?

We wanted to apologize for what we said about you before.

We were jealous of how strong you are.

You really are amazing, Princess Ciel!

Right? To be able to take down the hero in an instant... What a flawless performance!

A-As long as you understand.

And now, presenting today's main dish:

a grilled fish skewer.

Princess Ciel, did you always like this sort of food?

That's a good point.

Why would I like something like this?

I can't remember, but... I have a feeling it was a lot of fun.

Anemone, let's play!

Me first!

Pick me up!

Okay, okay. Wait your turns, now.

It really is impressive, Miss Anemone.

Using your own wealth to build an orphanage...

On top of wiping out human traffickers and saving all those children.

You really are like a saint.

It was simply a matter of doing the right thing.

I can't help but slip back into character every now and then...

Maybe because of how long the trip was.

The trip?

I win!

You're too good, Princess Ciel!

I'm in last place again...

Well, I played cards often during my journey.

My journey?

With who?

Why was I traveling again?

Hey.

Is something wrong?

Not a thing.

Well, whatever. If I forgot about it, then it probably doesn't matter.

What shall we do next?

Play cards!

Do you not know how to play? I can teach you!

You have to get two of the same card and discard them...

Cards... I never play cards.

So why... can't I stop thinking about them?

I have everything I ever wanted...

And yet, something's missing.

Okay!

Today's our C-rank promotion quest.

Let's do our best, everyone!

You'll catch colds, sleeping like that.

Time to wake up and get changed!

It's Hero Boy! Good morning.

Good morning.

Let's work hard again today.

Yeah!

Good morning, Toto the hero!

We're counting on you again!

Toto, can I ask for your help later?

Sure!

I'm not sure why...

but I'm feeling really good today!

We've been waiting, Hero Toto.

The C-rank promotion quest is capturing a wyvern.

This target is very dangerous, so be careful.

Right!

He caught that wyvern with his bare hands!

That's Toto the hero for you!

You're so cool, Toto!

Let's keep the adventure rolling!

One day, we'll be S-rank!

We can learn more about monsters, too!

Yeah!

Everyone respects me,

I can talk with confidence,

and our quests are going well.

It's like a dream!

They're all fast asleep.

I can only imagine how sweet their dreams must be...

Granted, they'll never wake up from those dreams.

Infinity Incense. It causes those who inhale it to hallucinate.

Once you're caught, you gradually lose your memories and strength.

After one night, your personality and memories are erased,