Chapter 72: The Truth
“Hmm.”
Still reeling from the shocking realization in the garden, I entered the office with a faintly troubled expression, then muttered under my breath as I looked into the mirror on the wall.
“Do I really look that evil...?”
Honestly speaking, aside from my ever-so-slightly suspicious squinty eyes, there was nothing about me that screamed Demon King.
“I mean, I look pretty decent, don’t I...?”
Of course, judging my own appearance wasn’t exactly objective, so before coming to the office, I grabbed a few of the staff at random to ask.
But all they did was avert their eyes, avoid answering, or clumsily give me a thumbs-up, saying I looked "good-natured." So I gave up quickly.
“Haa...”
Should I ask Lady Meredia...? But if she gives me a bad review, I might not recover emotionally...
“H-Hey. Human.”
“...?”
“I—I’ve got a favor to ask.”