Chapter 26: Whatever the result may be
Mohe had already sensed that the puppet was beginning to receive the power of faith, indicating that Rose had completely succeeded.
That's why she asked if she could have defeated A·Gedora using these methods back then.
However, the answer from the other side was indeed that it was no problem.
It was only then that Doro belatedly asked, "I thought you were not too concerned about this matter, Miss Demon King. It seems you really care about your failure?"
This girl always mocked him. Finally, today he saw some of her flaws, and Doro couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.
Mohe raised an eyebrow. She took two or three steps forward towards Doro, getting so close that Doro could smell the floral scent on her, like violets. Such a sweet scent was unlike that which should emanate from the Demon King. She should be more mysterious...
"What do you think, Mr. Hero? For the only person who defeated me, who pulled me down from the highest position, should I not care?"
Her words brought Doro back from his distraction, leaving him momentarily speechless.
"Previously, when I was a maid in the tavern, I encountered some insulting situations, but I didn't care about those things. After all, they couldn't harm me, nor were they outside my plan. I was confident everything was under my control. Only you, A·Gedora, beat me. Until you are completely defeated by me, I will never be at ease."
After Mohe finished speaking, she turned around, putting some distance between her and Doro: "In any case, Doro, it's time for you to act. Even though I have asked you this more than once, you still haven't given me an answer—have you made up your mind?"
Just as Mohe had said before, she had already posed such a question to Doro, but he hadn't given any response.
Mohe turned her back on Doro at that moment. Her figure was so petite yet so upright—she needed this answer.
In fact, for Mohe herself, the content of this answer did not matter. Doro's handling of his relationship with Saintess Charlette didn't concern her. Whether Doro intended to face Charlette head-on or play the emotional card—it didn't matter. The issue was that he needed to make a decision.
This man had changed from the past, but Mohe always held high expectations for someone who had once defeated her.
She wanted to bring this man under her command. She desired not a worthless individual. Disillusioned with humanity? Lost faith in the world? These were not issues. The crucial point was... he needed the courage to make a decision, just like back then. What he intended to do was another matter.
Therefore, unlike the past, where Doro did not provide an answer and she switched topics, she simply stood with her back to Doro, waiting for him to respond.
It took a long time before Doro finally said, "I understand what you mean, Mohe. I think it's time to reach a conclusion. No matter what Charlette thought back then, I also need an answer. If it is..."
"That's enough."
Mohe turned around, a smile on her face: "Doro, regardless of whether you hate or love her after facing Charlette, no matter what decision you make, I think it's great."
"What?"
"If there is indeed some misunderstanding between you and Charlette, and you actually love each other, and you plan to betray me, eliminate me, and become the Hero A·Gedora again, that's not a bad thing. I don't dislike that development, and at the same time, Hero A·Gedora is an opponent I am interested in. I don't dislike this kind of development."
Her words were truly unexpected: "However, correspondingly, I won't remain indifferent to your betrayal. I will use my methods to confront you... Hmm, let's start over and see if you can defeat me again."
As she spoke, her expression even began to show anticipation.
"Of course, if there is no misunderstanding between you, and Charlette indeed betrayed you, and you are treated in such a manner, this is an even better thing—you can completely abandon the past identity named A·Gedora and become a subordinate of the Demon King, Mr. Doro. That is also something I look forward to. No matter what the result and answer are, it always leaves me with great anticipation. As long as you're not like this, constantly avoiding."
She was telling the truth.
Doro could feel it. At this moment, the girl named Mohe was speaking entirely from her heart, with no element of jest.
His greatest opponent, his greatest enemy, held the highest expectations for him—it was a very ironic situation, yet even so... Doro also felt a certain power from within.
"If I truly become your enemy, I will definitely hold the greatest vigilance against you. I already know you have so many tricks. I understand you better than before, Demon King."
"Mutual indeed. If we become enemies again, for someone as weak as you, I have at least a hundred ways to defeat you, Hero."
Doro left.
The fact that they would act on the day of God's Creation didn't mean there was no need for prior preparation. Doro needed to meet Charlette again, and regardless of the means, he had to be ready. She was not an opponent who could be defeated easily.
Mohe also needed to prepare.
In fact, ever since she regained her left hand and re-embraced the eternal power, her strength had been in the process of recovery. Although she still had a long way to go compared to the world's top powerhouses, she certainly wasn't weak now. At least, she didn't seem as weak as she appeared.
The words she said to Doro were not false. She was indeed looking forward to the events between Doro and Charlette—so, she needed to make some preparations.
The last time she watched the duel between Doro and Frodonick, she was discovered at once, which was quite disappointing. Being noticed reduced the fun she could have. The events between Doro and Charlette would definitely be more intense, and she liked watching such things.
In fact, some aspects of the description of the Demon King in the "Holy Record" were not incorrect.
For example, the Demon King could sense human negative emotions and feed on sadness and despair. After regaining her left hand, she also regained this characteristic. She was particularly interested in the taste of sadness and despair, finding it especially delicious. Of course, positive emotions were also nice, but the Demon King personally found them a bit too sweet. Her tastes leaned towards complex, varied flavors. Of course, as the human part of her, the girl liked sweets indeed.
Some preparations for watching the battle were needed!