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    The Hero is the Demon King!? A Loveless Hero Gets Spoiled by the Demon King and Finds Happiness

    THDK Chapter 18

    by tenchaan
    Chapter 18: Acknowledging Weakness (Part 3) (Final Chapter of the Childhood Arc)
    As soon as I returned to my room, I thanked Zain and watched him leave before diving onto my bed and letting out a sigh.
    β€œAre you asleep?”

    β€œNox!”

    I was startled by Nox’s voice and jumped up. I rushed to him and hugged him tightly, and his strong arms wrapped around me.
    β€œWhat’s wrong?”

    β€œI want to tell you something, Nox.”

    Talking about the past is scary, but I feel like I can tell Nox. Besides, I think he’s the only one who can encourage me.
    β€œTell me. Come here.”
    Nox carried me in his arms and sat down on the bedside. I sat on his knees, and he wrapped his arms around me from behind. I felt safe and at ease.
    β€œI’m going to tell you about my past. About my brother, and how my parents abused him. How I wanted to be loved, and how I wanted to spend more time with my brother.”
    I told him about all the sad and painful things I had endured, and how I had to keep them all to myself.
    β€œWhen I see children holding hands with their parents, I feel envious and jealous. But I tell myself it’s not okay to feel that way.”
    β€œYou don’t have to suppress those feelings. It’s natural to feel that way.”
    β€œI’m actually very lonely. I’m scared of being alone. When I was in the forest, I was really anxious. But I couldn’t acknowledge my weakness.”
    Nox’s hand brushed away my tears.
    β€œI love you. Please stay by my side. I’m lonely.”
    β€œIs there anything I can do for you?”
    Nox’s words sparked a desire in me.
    β€œAnything?”

    β€œTell me.”

    I hesitated for a moment, but I wanted to be honest.
    β€œEven if it’s a lie, I want you to tell me you like me. It doesn’t have to be romantic feelings, even sympathy is fine. I just want someone to tell me they like me. And if that someone is Nox, that would be great.”
    I knew it was a lot to ask, but Nox’s response surprised me.
    β€œI like you, Sol. My feelings for you may not be what you expect, but they’re genuine.”
    I covered my face with my hands and cried. For the first time, I felt like someone truly understood me.
    What I’ve been searching for has been right next to me all along, but it still feels far away. My desire for Nox grows stronger.
    To be by his side, I need to become stronger. I don’t fully understand what Alain taught me, but I don’t want to give up.
    β€œNox, I’ll take my time to grow up.”
    β€œOkay… that’s good.”
    I’ll take things at my own pace. There’s no need to rush.
    β€œThanks for listening. Can I hear the rest of the fairy tale?”
    β€œLet’s eat first, then take a bath, and I’ll tell you the rest of the story later.”
    β€œOkay!”
    I raised my hand enthusiastically. Nox smiled and looked at me with warm eyes.
    If I could, I’d want him to show me some passion, but I won’t say that now. I’ll save it for when I’m older.

    We’re finally gonna start the main arc!

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