7th Demon Prince Jilbagias' Chronicle of Demon Kingdom Toppling-Chapter 143: Grandmother, Mother, and Grandchild

――Gorillacia seems to hail from the patriarchal lineage of the Dothrotos clan.

She was married off to the Reiju clan at the age of 40 and gave birth to Platy at 80.

In short, her current age was 180 years old. She was in the prime of her life—or should I say, still very young. She was rather muscular and radiated the aura of a veteran warrior, much like Platy. Upon closer inspection, I noticed faint traces of scars on her cheek.

「Man, he's beyond my expectations!」

Gorillacia laughed heartily as she walked to my side.

「I heard the rumours that he’s pretty strong, but I never imagined he’d be this strong! Not even Platy was at his level at his age. This kid is the real deal. Is this the effect of the Demon King’s blood?」

She laughed heartily while ruffling my hair. Ouch! My hair got caught in the gaps of her gauntlet! Despite wearing heavy armor, her steps were as light as a feather. This woman’s core strength was unreal.

「I never expected to see you here too, Grandmother.」

I casually brushed off her hand as I addressed her. Her appearance was truly unexpected. I had heard of her from Platy before, but this was my first time seeing her in person.

"I’ve heard about him"―― those should be my words. Platy had told me that her spearcraft was largely influenced by the Dothrotos clan, but I hadn’t realized how powerful Gorillacia was until now.

And… could it be that Platy’s wild streak comes from the Dothrotos clan rather than the Reiju clan?

『In my opinion, the Reiju clan is more neat and tidy.』

Yup, I agree. The Reiju clan felt tidier… for barbarians, at least.

On the other hand, this grandmother of mine―― she was the literal embodiment of barbarism in my mind.

「Does that mean Grandmother learned swordcraft too?」

「'Learned' isn’t the right word. It’s more like a hobby of mine to use various weapons. I just learn by watching others! By the way, the same goes for archery and hand-to-hand combat!」

She must be a genius to master so many disciplines just by observation. Surely she had trained under someone’s tutelage before?

「Speaking of the one who wanted to meet you, it’s that one over there!」

Just as I was pondering about a certain night elf sword saint, Gorillacia called out to someone.

「You’re as skilled as the rumors say! I’m completely captivated by your talent! Let’s spar later. I’ll use a spear, and you can use a sword!」

「Yes, as you wish…」

Verossa bowed respectfully. He glanced at me, his eyes pleading for help, but I sighed and gestured for him to just go along with it. Resistance was futile.

「And Jilba, stop being so formal with your dear grandmother. Call me ‘Big Sis Gori'!」

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I did a double-take at Gorillacia. No matter how youthful she looked for a demon, asking me to call her big sis was way over the top!

「What’s the matter? Do you have something to say?」

Gorillacia glared down at me with a frightening smile.

「Nope, nothing at all, Big Sis Gori.」

I replied instantly. There was no point in arguing; this grandma of mine was terrifying. 『How weak, shame on you, Hero!』 Oh, shut up already, you millennia-old hag! 『WHAT DID YOU SAY!?』 HEY, STOP POKING MY EYES!!

「Ah, you can call me Uncle Reolius! I’m actually younger than Big Sis, but don’t worry about the age gap!」

Then, another would-be hero―― Gorillacia’s younger brother, an old man named Regolius, spoke while pointing at himself.

「Oh, pipe down already.」

「GUAH!」

In the next instant, Regolius was sent flying by Gorillacia’s backhand. However, I caught a glimpse of a black blade extending from Regolius’s neck, shielding his face from her gauntlet blow――

Dothrotos clan’s lineage magic, 【Lepida Scias (Spear of Nothingness)】.

It was a magic that transformed dark magical power into a sharp, obsidian-like blade. Apparently, it could also be used for defense.

「I like kids who listen properly!」

Gorillacia hugged me in an instant, ruffling my hair despite my resistance.

「…It seems you didn’t take after your mother in this regard.」

She suddenly smirked cynically at Platy.

「No child raised by their mother turns out obedient.」

In contrast, Platy responded with an exasperated look.

「I won’t do anything to make this child hate me. That’s why I always explain things properly when I want him to do something! And I won’t lash out at him, even if I’m in a bad mood! I’ll raise him the right way!」

Platy was fuming, her footsteps heavy. The atmosphere wasn’t exactly hostile, but sparks were definitely flying!

Gorillacia looked awkward—or perhaps vexed—her lips pouting slightly.

「It can’t be helped. Children won’t understand overly detailed explanations. They need to be conditioned young, or they’ll grow weak and complacent.」

「That doesn’t change the fact that you were at fault, Mother. Jilbagias is anything but weak!」

Platy glared at Gorillacia.

「You should know better than anyone that my approach works! So don’t interfere with my parenting style.」

「Uhm… I get it already. No need to be so prickly.」

Gorillacia tapped her shoulder with her sword sheath, avoiding Platy’s gaze. Instead, she focused on me.

「Do you hold any grudges against your mother?」

「Nope.」

I replied without hesitation.

「She always explains things properly and accepts my requests as long as I can justify them. I’m really grateful she’s always there for me. No complaints here.」

That was――how I truly felt.

「…I see. Well, it’s fine since you’re strong. You seem logical too, just like Platy…」

Gorillacia sighed, seemingly disappointed. When I glanced at Platy, her squinting eyes made her look like a cunning fox. I probably looked the same.

Had Gorillacia raised me, I might have become a muscle-headed warrior with only the Demon King’s head as my goal…

As we continued our banter down the road, the forest’s exit came into view.

At the same time, a delicious aroma wafted through the air.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed servants bustling about, preparing for an open-air barbecue. Lyla stood beside Liliana, happily grilling meat.

Lyla noticed us first, waving excitedly. I waved back.

「Is she… the rumored girlfriend of yours?」

Gorillacia murmured teasingly—but her eyes weren’t smiling at all. Total mother-in-law mode.

「Yes, she’s the daughter…」

I brushed the 【Sindikaios】.

「…of the white dragon whose scales made this armor.」

「…You’ve got some nerve, don’t you…」

Gorillacia seemed momentarily stunned by my nonchalant attitude. Mwahaha, take that! Our bond wasn’t as shallow as she thought!

「Though we should hold a reflection meeting after the march training, let’s fill our stomachs first.」

Platy turned and addressed the group, signaling us to line up.

「YAAAAAY!」

「I'M FAMISHED!」

「MEAAAT!」

The three idiots were jumping in joy while taking off their armor.

「Oh, Seyrey. You can't eat yet.」

「Eh?」

Yet, Platy was as spartan as ever.

「Didn't I tell you before the march that you'll have a sparring match with me? Meaning that we have to do it now, before the meal.」

「Eh… Eh…」

Seyrey Night looked like the world was about to end.

「You can eat first if you want, but all that food you eat will go to waste, you know? Do you still want to eat knowing that?」

Platy deployed her enchanted spear, ready to fight at any given moment. The fact that she was prepared to fight before having a meal showed her determination. Seyrey Night was drenched in cold sweat upon seeing that.

「Uhm… Madam… It's too much of an honor for me, or should I say that I'm really happy with your consideration… But, my spear is…!」

「I've prepared a spare for you. Take care of it; it's a first-class spear after all.」

「T-Thank you very much… Woah, this is a good spear… Uwaa…」

The despaired Seyrey Night received the high-quality spear from the servant and was almost moved to tears.

「Well then, let's begin.」

「Ah, yes…」

Thus, both of them moved to the edge of the vacant lot.

Though Alvar Auril and Okke Night were looking enviously at their friend's spear, especially when comparing it with their own spears, they hadn’t said anything. They knew they would be dragged in if they said something now…

「Well then, let's have a meal first.」

I called out to the stiffened duo.

「… Yes!」

「Ma~n, I'm famished!」

We returned our weapons and ran cheerfully to pick up plates, ignoring the painful wail of Seyrey Night in the background.

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