Reincarnated into a Werewolf

Chapter 68 Gomoviroa’s Recollections

What are Demon Lords?

Throughout the ages, those that were called Demon Lords were recognized for their apparent disparity in strength.

Some would only pursue their own strength, some were intoxicated by plunder and destruction, some tried to destroy the humans and some strived for coexistence with humans.

Looking at these diverse lives, it would seem that the endgame of those that gain power is not always the same.

On the other hand, heroes are also full of mysteries.

In the past, whenever a Demon Lord started to invade a human territory, Heroes would make an appearance before you knew it.

During peacetimes, do these Heroes just reside in the midst of the public, or do they appear as a response to a Demon Lords arrival; I do not know the answer to this either.

There are many mysterious aspects of our current Hero as well.

As a Hero to the humans, his equipment and actions were bizarre. The simplistic weapon, his act of going straight away to challenge the Demon Lord.

I have heard that his purpose was not the protection of mankind, but simply vengeance.

Demon Lords and Heroes work to counteract each other. Like hot and cold water.

By opposing each other, one will be annihilated and the other too will eventually disappear into the shadows of history. Much like after the combining of hot and cold water, what is left is just tepid water.

Perhaps this is the law of the universe to maintain a state of equilibrium.

Or perhaps Demon Lords and Heroes have a relations.h.i.+p like that of a mound of dirt and a hole.

If one were to dig into the flat ground, a mound of dirt would be made right next to it. The mound is the Demon Lord and the hole is the Hero.

If one were to throw the dirt back into the hole; we return to a flat surface, and in other words, return to a state of equilibrium.

In any case, we have received a tremendous blow by this attack from the Hero.

Friedenrichter, old Tiberito too, they have all left in succession.

Alas, there is no one but I, who can be the successor to the Demon Lord’s seat.

No, accurately there is someone.

However, I do not think that he will ever accept the mantle of Demon Lord.

I know, as I’ve observed him for a long time since his childhood. Seen as a leader of monsters, he is soft; to put it harshly and moderate; to put it kindly.

He will surely struggle endlessly with that personality.

As his tutor, forcing my will on my own student is not an option.

I myself may have a rather suspicious track record, but I’m also a veteran. That shouldn’t be a problem.

Fortunately, there are no opposing forces within the Demon Lord’s Army.

The only problem is whether I possess capabilities fitting of a Demon Lord.

As an organism, I am no more than a young human girl.  Even more, I am half dead.

The power of magic is just barely allowing me to survive.

However, I do not think I will be able to bear the taxing work ahead in this state.

It will then become necessary to knock on 'The Last Door’ that is Necromancy.

Friedenrichter had banned the use of 'The Last Door’ for the reason of it being too dangerous.

He is not a Sorcerer, but he has a deep understanding of the human heart. It is difficult for the human heart to endure 'The Last Door’. He would constantly say.

I often wondered from back then; how he was able to understand the human heart to that degree?

A Demon Lord is not all-knowing and all-mighty. One look at the actions of the Demon Lords of the past makes this very apparent.

Then there must be some kind of reason.

I have asked him several times in the past, but he would only return a vague smile.

And always say, 'I will tell you one day.’

Friend, you were not able to keep that promise.

Another one that I also wonder about is Vaito, my adored apprentice.

From Vaito I sense a similar air to Friedenrichter. They comprehend the depths of the human heart, in spite of both being monsters.

And at the same time, they both possess curious values.

It’s as if they have a long, far-reaching view of the world; they give me that sort of impression.

The others do not seem to feel like this common point is anything remarkable. But I can’t stop thinking about it.

As a seeker of truth, I have already come up with several theories.

One. The theory that they have the ability to understand human psychology.

Vaito can read a human’s state of mind from the smell of their sweat. It would not be strange if after repeating this many times, he began to understand human psychology in depth.

However, Friedenrichter did not possess these capabilities.

Additionally, Werewolves other than Vaito do not share the same values as him.

One. The theory that they were humans in a past life.

The possibility of the existence of reincarnation has been long regarded as being highly likely in the world of Necromancy. While no results have been observed, there already exists a theory for the art of reincarnation.

Reincarnation while maintaining memories of your past life is both theoretically and probabilistically unlikely.

However, if there are undiscovered elements, then there still might be a possibility.

But the problem is, their values differ also from the humans.

One. From another world.

Truly. What do I think I’m writing here.

My t.i.tle of great philosopher weeps.

The continued loss of my sworn brothers, it seems to be affecting my fragile spirit.

I need to be strong.

Before immersing in old memories, there is a need for me to reinforce my fragile body and mind… no, remake it.

There is no time left to hesitate.

Oh, Friedenrichter. You stopped me many times before your death, but now I will open 'The Last Door’.

As I am now, one stray arrow would kill me on impact.

If I stay like this, it won’t be long until we have to choose a new Demon Lord once again.

We can’t let that happen.

Oh, friend. Laugh at me for a fool.

No, return and laugh at me. It doesn’t matter, just return to us.

Why did you just leave m-

This won’t do. One becomes weak like this with age.

I should not be hesitating like this.

It may invite danger, but I will indeed open 'The Last Door’.

Of course, I have fears.

More accurately, I have a fear of the certain psychological changes.

And so, I will ask for the a.s.sistance of the person I can trust the most.

When his face comes to mind, I get the feeling that everything will work out in the end. He’ll probably be the death of me.