002: Preface ~ The Retired Wizard Picks up a Villainous Girl ①

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One day in early spring

“Hey, Demon Lord! I’ve got mail for you!” Postwoman

“How many times must I tell you to not call me by that name?” Allen

The usual postwoman rang the doorbell of Allen’s mansion that morning. She has fluffy cobalt-green hair with cat ears growing out of her head. She’s a female beastman of the cat species, one of many in the country. She’s dressed in a postman’s uniform. She tilts her head at Allen’s comment.

“Even if you say that, it’s not just Myaha who calls you the Demon Lord?” Myaha

“I can’t help that, what’s the mail for today?” Allen

“Here” Myaha

Allen was given two letters, a newspaper, and a parcel.

“Do you have anything to mail today?” Myaha

“Just this” says Allen as he hands over a box. “The contents are a magical medicine like usual. Be careful when handling since it’s a glass bottle.”

“Of course, we’re quick, safe and super cute, that’s our motto.” Myaha

She salutes with an exaggerated manner, though her service is far more serious than her flippant act. None of the bottles shipped with her company have been broken.

“Why don’t you live closer to town when you can make such effective potions? You could deliver the potions instead of paying postage every time?” Myaha

East of the mansion, through a forest is a fairly large city. Myaha’s company is based there, along with many people. Allen is partnered with a magical store that sells his potions. As the cat-girl says, living in the city would be simpler. But Allen would have a big problem then.

“There’s many people living in the city…” Allen

“Right, you can’t stand large numbers of people” Myaha

The mansion is located off the main road, so few people wander by. Visitors are only people hired to visit. It’s an ideal place for a non-sociable person like Allen.

“Mr. Demon Lord, you’re only 21 years old, right? You’ve got many years ahead of you, but if you don’t get out more, you’ll turn into an old grandpa before you know.” Myaha

“None of your business” Allen

“If you keep making that expression everyone will keep calling you the Demon Lord” Myaha

Allen sighs deeply.

“I just want to live peacefully, why am I cursed with such an intriguing nickname. Peeking at my house is the most popular dare for boys of a certain age.” Allen

“You have it hard” Myaha

“Oh, right. There are a bunch of wild animals in the forest, so it’s dangerous for children to be sneaking around. I try to warn them of the dangers, but they run off screaming before I can say anything.” Allen

“Demon Lord, it’s so easy to think he hates people, especially children.” Myaha

Myaha cocks her head to the side like she’s thinking.

“You’re is a person who doesn’t want to live near people, but doesn’t want them getting hurt, what a confusing personality.” Myaha

Allen look a bit annoyed at this point.

“Well, maybe you should pick a new hobby to improve your life! See you tomorrow!” Myaha

“That’s still none of your business!” Allen

Allen shakes his head as Myaha disappears down the path.

“I think it’s time for a snack…” Allen

Turning around, the newspaper blows out of Allen’s hand. The top story reads Neighboring country loses track of imprisoned Jezebel! Plans to escape abroad?

As he bends down to pick up the wayward newspaper, he notices that someone is lying down in the long grass next to the mansion’s path.

Translation

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