"Haha~ Mr. S..., I mean Sanguinius, you must mind your manners"
Despite her mild reprimand, YuiYui showed no sign of annoyance and agreed to directly call him by his name.
An act that didn't go completely unnoticed by her husband.
'I don't understand everything, but my instinct screams that I'm losing something important'
Of course, Sanguinius was able to read the fragmented information from Hyoizaburoo's mind.
Despite this, he wasn't shocked by the middle-aged man's sharp instinct.
After all, he remains a user of a magic class and a Crimson Demon.
The Crimson Demon clan are descendants of a group of genetically modified humans designed to become powerful mages (weapons).
Their "chūnibyō" traits don't make them stupid. On the contrary, they are extremely intelligent.
The proof is the large number of Archiwizards in this place, which is frightening.
To obtain this class, you need not just a lot of mana, but also a good intellectual level.
This leads to the debate that Damien had in his past life with his friend Adrien.
Yes or no, is Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz more intelligent than Aizen?
Many people would say Aizen, right?
Yet, it's not so simple to decide.
On one side, you have a man capable of trapping the universe in a time loop and creating an interdimensional portal with pocket money given by his ex-wife.
And on the other side, you have a shinigami intelligent enough to traumatize his universe with his understanding of the human mind.
Both individuals are intelligent, and it's impossible to claim otherwise without contradicting oneself, isn't it?
So why would an average person quickly think that Aizen is more intelligent?
The answer is simple... perception.
A person's image tends to influence people's opinion of them, and this is the case with Crimson Demons.
Ordinary people would underestimate these genetically modified humans because of their unique character traits, but the reality is different, as indicated by their intelligence statistics.
Thus, there are different types of intelligence.
Academic or scientific intelligence like good old Mayuri.
Charismatic, manipulative intelligence like Aizen.
Finally, cold and strategic intelligence like Evil Morty.
The Crimson Demons are undoubtedly in the first case, like Mayuri or Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Extremely intelligent people, but doomed to remain mere subordinates and not leaders.
Sanguinius preferred to avoid having to face the third type of intelligence, but it's too late.
Because he will sooner or later walk in the Warhammer 40k universe, so Chaos gods like Tzeentch will be his adversaries.
If Evil Morty is frightening, then Tzeentch transcends that.
To conclude, that's why many top-of-class people, like Doctor Octopus, work for less intelligent people like Wilson Fisk.
They're not stupid, but they've lacked a particular type of intelligence.
'Thus, I cannot ignore the high intelligence statistic of the Crimson Demon clan.
Despite their eccentric peculiarities, they are undoubtedly all geniuses in one way or another.'
Sanguinius's eyes left YuiYui's husband to return to the latter.
'Indeed, I must not underestimate them... especially this woman'.
He confirmed this idea after reading the few possible pieces of information from YuiYui's mind thanks to his skill.
The latter certainly appreciated his compliments, but she nurtured no romantic intention or in the desired direction.
A disappointing behavior, but very commendable for a married woman, from Sanguinius's point of view.
It would even be disgusting if she had been influenced by such weak advances, despite her status as a housewife.
At least, his suspicion skill showed no hint of a depraved or unaesthetic side in her mind.
'He is handsome and on top of that, he has money... it's indeed a perfect match for my Megumin'.
Like a spider, YuiYui is already preparing ideas and methods to lead Sanguinius down a dark path.
It's very easy to imagine where her high intelligence statistics are being used.
'If only she used them to leave this village and become a real adventurer...'
She would no longer suffer from money problems, because unlike her overly specialized daughter,
YuiYui is a truly versatile Archiwizard.
Yet, Sanguinius couldn't view these marriage plans favorably "currently".
Megumin is just 14 or 15 years old, and him...
"Haha, sorry for being impolite," he said, looking sorry.
"It's okay... and my husband doesn't seem to take your words badly... right?"
YuiYui's scarlet eyes began to glow dangerously as they settled on her husband, who hastily nodded.
"Mr. Hyoizaburoo, I have enormously appreciated your hospitality and the time spent here..."
"However, I have business elsewhere."
Sanguinius (his clone) hadn't come to the Crimson Demon clan village to capture YuiYui's heart.
He had simply come to greet Megumin's parents out of courtesy, and his intentions towards YuiYui were born by pure chance.
'The original wouldn't appreciate me wasting more time in this village... and I still have an unsealed goddess to recruit... or to kill.'
Of course, Sanguinius's clone could probably have "bought" YuiYui's heart with his wealth.
But then what? Was he really going to take another man's wife simply thanks to money? What would be the interest in such a relationship?
Better to maintain good relations with YuiYui and wait... for Hyoizaburoo to die of natural causes.
After all, he himself possessed an extremely long life expectancy and could even extend that of others by various means.
A widow and single mother seems more interesting and morally correct than attacking the current YuiYui.
If someone doubts the easy path to capture YuiYui's heart, then they underestimate the power of money.
You want a woman? And she refuses your money because she has principles?
Sorry for you, but money isn't at fault. You just don't have enough of it.
Lloyd Frontera knew how to understand this ancestral wisdom.
Without it, his little brother would never have married a princess, and he, an empress.
Anyway, he was here only for three things: to recover the weapon named "The Mage-Killer," "The Railgun" and...
'My last task is to capture and kill Sylvia... after learning the absorption skill.'
"Really? Are you sure you have to leave us at such an hour?" asked Hyoizaburoo, visibly reluctant to let him go.
YuiYui shared this feeling, but Sanguinius didn't intend to turn back.
"We still have Megumin's room, if ever you..."
Before she could even finish her proposal, Sanguinius interrupted her.
"No, no. I'm really in a hurry. I just wanted to greet the parents of a... close friend."
YuiYui calmed down after hearing the emphasis on the word "close" from Sanguinius's mouth.
After some informal and friendly exchanges, the clone finally left the house at dusk, under the reluctant gaze of the couple.
'500,000 Eris... It's cheap payment to obtain the location of the weapon and the Demon Lord's troops in this region.'
...
In a forest slightly distant from the Crimson Demons village, there were several demons and monsters gathered.
Some patrolled and others discussed various topics around a campfire, but this spectacle abruptly stopped.
Fallen.
The monstrous creatures began to stagger and some to faint immediately.
"Nice, I understand Mystogan now," muttered a man in a cliché mage outfit.
Yes, it's Sanguinius's clone.
He used the Pheromone skill, which he learned from a succubus, and slowly intoxicated the demonic creatures.
Why not launch a frontal assault?
'I hope this is the right camp.'
Yes, he has no idea of Sylvia's location.
Thus, causing a ruckus would be stupid, as his prey would simply flee due to her cowardly nature.
Megumin's parents just know where the Demon Lord's army hangs around next to their village, but nothing more.
However, rumors confirm the stationing of a demonic general next to the Crimson Demons village.
"Coward!!! How dare you attack at night and drug your opponents?"
An authoritative and feminine voice attracted Sanguinius's attention, apart from the two enormous flesh monstrosities.
'No wonder Kazuma considered switching sides and joining this creature.'
"Are you listening to me..." Sylvia couldn't finish her words, as she saw the palm of a hand on her face.
(Image)
Crack
Without an ounce of hesitation, Sanguinius crushed the "woman's" face in front of him on the rocky ground.
A 10-meter-wide crater had been created; he could even feel the viscosity of the blood on Sylvia's face.
"P... please sniff"
Perhaps it's the fear caused by the Holy Power now emitted by Sanguinius, or simply because of his supernatural physical strength.
But Sylvia immediately begged, after being pinned to the ground without being able to see or do anything.
"And I'm the coward?!"