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The next day, after school, Ichika held Emeric's hand with a face full of happiness and walked around the park. They both put on their school sports uniforms and Emeric told her that he would give her a personal training session today. Her older companions, meaning Valerie and Akeno, had told her themselves to keep her hand on her king. How cool is that! Even his this trait with constantly losing himself in space seemed incredibly cute to Ichika. And most importantly, it allowed her to hold the object of her admiration by the hand, and with the full permission of her "fellow rivals".
They were having a great time, just walking through the park and holding hands in such a cute way. The weather was sunny and sunny as ordered, and it was so romantic. Ichika received the envious glances of the occasional goat, which they sent their way, full of pride.
Here's to you, my parents who don't believe in their child, your daughter will not be a disgrace to the family! You'll get something out of this "uninhibited pervert"! No porn or onlyphans, just a regular part of the hell-prince's harem!
Yes, of course, she had to accept the fact that she would have to share her beloved with other girls. But, again, if she remembered the "input" of these competitors, she should thank God - Ouch! - for this incredible chance. Nothing, she'll grow up, she'll be an adult very soon! Though, remembering Akeno-sempai's "artillery launchers", Ichika doubted that she would grow weapons of similar caliber. But that was okay, she would take her "enthusiasm"!
In the distance, an elderly woman, probably from Europe, was sitting on one of the benches, selling some kind of pastries. They had passed near her three times already, why not refresh themselves? They seemed to have worked up an appetite.
«President," she called out to Emeric. - Why don't we get something to eat? Oba-san is selling something like that over there. - She pointed her finger forward to where an old woman was sitting.
Emeric, who up to this point had been making a face as if he were solving in his mind all the existing problems of mankind at once, followed the direction of her finger and came to the most genuine delight.
«Finally found her!
«So we weren't just out for a walk?! - Ichika instantly exploded at him. - We've already walked by her three times! We're literally five meters apart!
«There was no such thing... - He mumbled embarrassedly and strode purposefully toward his grandmother.
It seemed that she was not going to get a clear answer to her outrage. Is it really that bad? No, it's just that the President is so awesome that the world itself has decided to "compensate" for it! It can't be that he's just that awful....
At that very moment Emeric began to drift slightly off course like some downed airplane, and she had to urgently guide him herself.
Okay, I have to admit, he was just awful. She was literally ten meters away from them, in direct line of sight, and at that very moment he decided to think about something and walk off somewhere to the side. How ridiculous is his special ability?!
«Grandma Nina! - Emeric greeted his grandmother like an old acquaintance. If he took into account that she answered him with a toothless smile, the acquaintance was mutual.
«Hello, my children," she smiled kindly at them.
«Oba-san," Ichika performed the standard Japanese bow to her elder.
It wasn't necessary, because Grandma obviously wasn't Japanese, and that one kind of didn't care. But you can't just stop the habits of many years.
«Grandma," Emeric lowered his voice slightly so that those around him, who weren't really there, wouldn't hear. - Me and my companion, well," a warning came into his quiet voice. - The usual, remember?
«The usual? - Grandma looked around apprehensively and reached into her bag.
Oh, my God, is that grandma part of another world too?! Is she about to give them something incredibly magical? Is it possible to meet representatives from a magical part of the Earth almost everywhere?
Grandma slowly pulled out a small bundle of.... pastries.
«Here you go, honey," they were given some pies. - With cherries, just the way you like them. - She smiled sweetly at them.
«What the hell are you doing with all this conspiracy stuff?! - Ichika couldn't hold back her inner scream again.
«Because it's delicious," Emeric took a bite and handed her another pie. - You see, it's usually sold out in the morning, and Grandma Nina was kind enough to leave us a small portion. Usually Akeno or Valerie come and get it. Is it good?
Ichika nodded affirmatively at the question and continued eating her portion. Even the delicious food didn't make her feel like she'd been cheated in the best way.
«When you became a demon.
«Ichika almost choked and urgently clamped her palms over Emeric's mouth. - President, did we, uh...
Ichika gave a hinting glance in the direction of the granny, who was still smiling like a dandelion. She didn't even seem to hear Emeric's remark, due to her age.
«Calm down," he loosened his grip on her slightly and smiled encouragingly. - Everything's going to be fine.
I just had to nod. She'd heard about the demons' favorite method of hiding evidence, hypnosis. It just didn't feel right to mess with that old granny's head.
«So, when you became a demon," he continued from his previous spot, still savoring his food. - You developed some obvious weaknesses. Let's skip the daylight hours, do you know about the others yet?
Ichika glanced at the all also calm grandmother with an edge of her eye and began to answer:
«Holy objects, such as holy water, consecrated weapons, and crosses. - She put a finger to her lip thoughtfully. - And prayers. Basically anything related to god.... Ouch! - She clutched her head.
She still couldn't get used to the fact that even the mere mention of him gave her a significant migraine. What kind of mysticism is that?
«That's right," he nodded in affirmation. - All of these are the true weaknesses of any demon. It's our kryptonite that the Church uses to fight us. It's written into the laws of nature, you don't have to think about it too much, just keep it in your head. With more power, it will be easier for the demon to bear it, though I hardly know of any cases where there is no influence at all. There are exceptions, but that's what they are exceptions, it is impossible to repeat.
He looked up a little wistfully. And Ichika wondered what the exceptions were. True, she decided to put that question aside for later, Emeric wouldn't just start this conversation.
«Ichika," he addressed her. - Right now, you're just psychologically unable to accept who you are. That you've become much stronger, and even your body works according to different laws. We came to this park to open your eyes to your abilities.
She was intrigued. Sure, she now knew that somewhere in the world there were individuals roaming the world who could collapse entire cities, but to realize it? That's where any imagination would fail. But still, what exactly did the king mean by "open her eyes"?
«Grandma Nina," he addressed the old woman again, who didn't care about their dialog. As if every day she listened to two people discussing the demonic essence in complete seriousness. - Is my order ready?
«Sure, honey," she grunted, reaching into her bag and pulling out a
Gun.
A large pistol that barely fit in an old and frail hand. With silver plating and monumental design features.
So much for the grandmother who sells pies and moonlights as a gun baron. I can see why Emeric didn't hide from her. The grandmother, probably of Russian descent, was not easy.
«Let me introduce you to the Desert Eagle," the grandmother changed her manner of speech to that of a gun salesman. There was no trace of the former dandelion of God. - This handsome man is a true signature cocktail of style, power and unrivaled elegance in the world of firearms. With this cowboy in your hands, you become the star of your own movie, where every bullet is a stroke of a pen on the page of your destiny. The Desert Eagle epitomizes indomitable power and luxury unmatched by anything you've ever held in your hands. Ha ha ha ha... - She ended her speech with a maniacal laugh. - I don't like Pindosia, but they know how to make weapons, ha ha ha ha....
Ichika had a natural breakdown. How amazing this beautiful world is! It turns out that some old Soviet Tony Stark in a skirt is moonlighting in an ordinary park.
«Thank you, Granny Nina, as always fast and high-quality, - Emeric took out a natural gold bar from his pocket and gave it to the woman rubbing her hands with greed.
Ichika didn't know how much the gun cost, but something told her that Emeric had left more than he needed for the tip. Much, much, much more.
«That's right," he snapped his fingers, as if remembering something, and took out a second ingot of the same kind, which he added to the first. - I didn't pay for the pies....
«Do you have any basic understanding of money?! You can eat those pies for that kind of money for the rest of your life! - Ichika exploded with indignation for the umpteenth time today.
Now it is clear what "golden false in one place" means.
Emeric ignored her exertions and started walking to a secluded spot inside the park. Ichika took one last sad look at her grandmother, who looked like she was about to have a heart attack from happiness, and followed him.
«Ichika, demons work differently," he stood in front of her still holding his new gun. - Our physical shell is not separate from our magical aura. For example, when you're shot, the obvious outcome is that you'll have unintended holes in your body, but," he held the gun to her temple as she gasped in horror. - When you shoot a demon or any member of the supernatural, he takes the blow comprehensively, that is, both the whole body and the aura. It's very simplistic and there are all sorts of exceptions, such as magic, or just a perfectly placed sword strike, laced with "intent", but an ordinary gun is not able to simply "pierce" the body of a demon. Your aura won't allow it...
«Stop! - She panickedly tried to run up to him before he pulled the trigger. - AAH!
A loud, just unbearably loud, shot rang out in that park. It was not a gun, but a ship's cannon.
But...
«W-what?
She watched in shock as the small flattened piece of metal fell to the grass.
Emeric was absolutely fine, as if he hadn't even noticed that "mosquito bite".
«Awesome," she tried to reassemble a picture of her surroundings.
«It's just a common trick," he shook his head. - This is what it means to be a demon. Mortal weapons of this kind are far less lethal to you.
Once more he slowly raised his gun, only this time....
On her!
He pulled a big gun on her!
«Naturally, it won't be easy for you, you'll feel the shot, and it won't be weak," she started to shiver with fear. - But it won't kill you, don't worry, the maximum that will be left is a bruise. Just trust me...
«Stop, President! I'm not ready yet! Don't shoot.
A loud gunshot once more announced the ordinary Japanese park.
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