How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

“What are you doing to the child?”

My thoughts were interrupted, and Kien’s actions couldn’t continue.

Because Charon, who was being searched, started to make a fuss.

“Rather kill me first! Don’t touch the kids!”

“Ah, this guy is driving me crazy with the noise!”

Kien let me go.

“Should I kill you first, huh?”

“Yeah, you can both die! Huh? Do you think I’m making fun? Even though my body is retired, I was once a knight. Even if I die, I’ll die here!”

In the end, Charonwas subdued by the thieves and received a beating.

‘Mister… Please stop. I’m worried!’

I wanted to desperately say that.

At times like this, provoking hostage takers is like committing suicide. I’m grateful for the help, but this Mister and other people could be in danger.

I really don’t want to see another person die today.

“Everyone, gather on one side!”

Kien shouted. The thieves approached us.

* * *

“What did you say?”

During a meeting, the Royal Conference Room was thrown into a frenzy by the sudden news.

The messenger who brought the news was out of breath as he spoke.

“Bandits have stormed into the Kingdom’s Exhibition Hall, taken people hostage. Among the hostages are Lady Lira, her fiancé Lord Airensom, and several young ladies who attend Madam Pauline’s school. They have threatened to kill someone every time someone enters, so it’s impossible to enter the hall.”

“But the exhibition is where important guests gather.”

“And isn’t there a princess among the girls at Madam Paulne’s school?”

The king sighed.

That’s when it happened.

Bang.

A chair fell over.

All eyes were focused on the commotion.

A demon.

There was a demon there.

The officials in the room were surprised to learn that the demon had the most handsome man’s body in the world.

“Eek…!”

“Ugh.”

Some people felt nauseous.

The people next to the man felt their stomachs churn from the sharp magic emanating from him.

“Now, what did you say?”

Collen spoke slowly, one word at a time.

“Where is my daughter?”

“Armed hostage takers come and take hostages…”

“Ah, I understand.”

A smile-like expression appeared on Collen’s lips.

Collen approached the king.

“It’s a national emergency, Your Majesty.”

“Oh, I know, Duke. Please calm down.”

“You must release all restrictions placed on me. Right now. Please help me to resolve this situation.”

The people in the conference room realized for the first time that the word “cooperate” could sound like a threat.

The king swallowed.

He nodded his head.

“Thank you for your noble proposal. Today, I will do everything in my power to turn them into pieces of meat and dismantle them quickly. That will be all.”

“…”

With his rod in hand, Collen strode out of the conference room. The officials hurriedly followed him, making noise.

“Mobilize all the knights! Do your best to identify the criminals!”

The king shouted belatedly.

However, the hall was already empty.