The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 73. Multitasking

                                                                   Sarah Dreadnaught's Point of View

As I lead the way to a clearing to fight this group of terrible cowards, I couldn't help but worry for John. I believe in My Love but, I can't deny that I will always worry. Is this how Mother felt when Father went to a battle without her? As we walked, Asha began to speak to me after seeing the look on my face.

" Sarah, is there something wrong?"

" No, I'm just worried for My Love."

Those words perked the ears of those annoying bugs. The one to speak to me was that bastard's sister. Lucy, I believe her name was!

" My Love? That man is your boyfriend?"

I scoffed at her question before answering with pride.

" Boyfriend? No, we are betrothed! After this, we plan on marrying!"

" Wait, you demons do things like marriage?"

" What do you mean?"

I glared at her when I replied. If she is trying to make fun of my people! It will only mean double the pain for her!

" Wait! No! I don't mean to insult you! It's just that every story we've heard about Diablos is that you're all a bunch of savages!"

I calmed down. I looked at her and responded.

" Savages don't plan an ambush to take on invaders. You would catch them unawares if you were worth your salt. But hypothetically speaking, what would you deem worse? To lose to a group of equal intelligence and admit you were beaten on the battlefield fairly or, to lose and then try to cover it up by claiming child eating savages simply got lucky."

She froze at my question. While she struggled to answer the quiet one named Jaime spoke.

" So, you're saying that demons are intelligent and that Promethia created propaganda to downplay their losses?"

" Do what you wish with your assumption. For all you know I am simply lying to you."

Jaime retreated to the athletic girl. Ashley, I think her name was. Then the voice of the worst one began to sting my ears.

" Enough talk! Where are you taking us! I need to hurry back so we can invade!"

She seemed impatient. I wonder why? I couldn't help but let a smile form on my face. Oh, I must fix this part of myself. If John found out I draw joy from her not knowing he's here, he might hate me! Still, I should use this as a chance to get in her head!

" Why are you so impatient? Are you scared something may be taken from you?"

" It's none of your business!"

" Yes, but you have made it my problem. Not just you, but this entire group! Do you think I can't see you all are in a rush for something? Perhaps to see your parents? Or since you all are from another world, You're young and pretty. Perhaps, you wish for someone not to be stolen from you while you toil away, he-"

/THUMP/

Laura attempted to blindside me. Seems I have gotten to her with my chiding. No not just her, the rest of them are all fighting as well. Sharon is fighting Ashley. Cynthia is fighting Lucy. Asha is fighting Jaime.

" Sarah! I'll help you!"

And last but certainly not least, Anna and I will fight Laura! Yes! The one who let him slip through her fingers because of circumstances she'd rather not fight against! Fighting his soon to be wives! The irony can almost make me cackle.