Haruto had suffered many disasters since arriving in this world.
[✓] Accidentally overpowered.
[✓] Accidentally got engaged to a Demon Lord.
[✓] Accidentally became the Demon King.
[✓] Accidentally started a war (against his will).
And now?
Now, as chaos unfolded on the battlefield, Haruto found himself staring at Princess Emilia.
The only person here who looked just as exhausted as he was.
Unlike Lilia, Emberis, and the rest of his problematic harem, Emilia wasn't here to cause trouble.
No, she was just here to watch him suffer.
Haruto let out a long, pained sigh.
"Why are you even here, Emilia?"
The princess crossed her arms. "I could ask you the same thing, Haruto."
Haruto groaned.
He never should have saved her that day.
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One Year Ago – The Day Haruto's Peace Ended (Again)
At the time, Haruto had one goal.
Live quietly, avoid danger, and never stand out.
Which is why he was doing his best to blend in at a small rural village, working as a farmhand.
It was simple.
It was peaceful.
It was perfect.
Then—
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A carriage came barreling into the village, completely out of control.
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The Dumbest Rescue in History
Haruto looked up from his farm work, confused.
A fancy royal carriage was racing down the dirt road, kicking up dust.
"What the hell?"
Then, he saw her.
A girl with long golden hair and sapphire-blue eyes, dressed in an elegant white dress, screaming inside the carriage.
"HELP! SOMEONE STOP THIS THING!"
Haruto blinked.
Then shrugged.
"Not my problem."
Then he went back to pulling weeds.
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Haruto Accidentally Becomes a Hero (Against His Will)
"LOOK OUT!" a villager screamed.
Haruto looked up again.
And realized the carriage was heading straight for him.
"OH COME ON!"
He barely moved in time before the carriage crashed into a nearby tree.
The doors burst open, and a dozen masked bandits surrounded the wreckage.
"We have her!" one of them yelled.
"GET THE PRINCESS!"
Haruto froze.
Wait.
Princess?!
The girl inside the carriage stumbled out, eyes filled with panic.
The bandits closed in.
Haruto stared at them.
"Not my problem," he muttered.
Then he went back to pulling weeds.
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Haruto Gets Involved (By Accident, Again)
"HELP!" the princess yelled. "ANYONE, PLEASE!"
The villagers all ran away in fear.
Haruto continued pulling weeds.
"Someone save me!"
Haruto did not move.
Then—
One of the bandits stepped on Haruto's crops.
Haruto froze.
Very, very slowly, he looked up.
The bandit sneered at him. "What? You got a problem, farm boy?"
Haruto exhaled deeply.
"Alright, fine. You guys asked for it."
Then he stood up.
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The Shortest Fight in History
One of the bandits lunged.
Haruto casually flicked his wrist.
BOOOOOM!
The bandit was sent flying into the sky, vanishing like a shooting star.
The other bandits froze.
Haruto cracked his neck.
"Last chance. Leave."
The bandits screamed and ran for their lives.
Haruto exhaled.
Then he went back to pulling weeds.
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Princess Emilia Makes a Big Mistake
"You saved me!" the princess rushed forward, eyes shining.
Haruto didn't look up. "No, I didn't. I was just mad they stepped on my crops."
"Regardless, you are my savior!"
"I really don't care."
"I must reward you!"
"Please don't."
"What is your name, noble warrior?!"
"I'm just some guy, leave me alone."
Princess Emilia gasped.
"Humble and powerful? Truly, you are like the heroes of legend!"
Haruto twitched.
"Please stop talking."
Then—
Emilia took his hand.
"From this day forward, you shall be my personal knight!"
Haruto choked on air.
"EXCUSE ME?!"
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Haruto Tries to Refuse (Fails Immediately, Again)
"Wait, wait, wait, I never agreed to this!" Haruto yanked his hand back.
"A knight does not need to agree!" Emilia smiled. "It is the duty of nobility to recognize true talent!"
"I DON'T WANT TO BE RECOGNIZED!"
"Too bad. I have decided."
Haruto turned and ran.
"NOPE. NOPE. NOPE. NOT HAPPENING."
For exactly five seconds, he felt hope.
Then—
He heard the sound of horses behind him.
Haruto glanced back.
An entire royal escort was following him.
"THE PRINCESS HAS CHOSEN HER KNIGHT!"
"PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS!"
Haruto screamed.
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Back to the Present – Haruto's Regret
Haruto rubbed his temples.
"I should have let those bandits take her."
Emilia sighed. "And yet, here we are."
Haruto twitched violently. "STOP SAYING THAT."
"Regardless, I am still waiting for you to accept your role, Haruto."
"I AM NOT YOUR KNIGHT!"
"Yet here we are."
Haruto slammed his head on the table.
"I hate it here."