Haruto had done it.
After weeks of suffering, countless failed escape attempts, and daily harassment, he had vanished from Goldcrest City without a trace.
No Demon Lord stalking him.
No Dragon Emperor calling him "mate."
No Princess trying to knight him.
No cat-girl thief constantly emptying his pockets.
Just peace.
Now, Haruto sat on the porch of his new home, sipping a warm cup of tea as he watched the sunset over the quiet countryside.
Birds chirped in the trees.
The gentle breeze rustled the wheat fields.
Somewhere in the distance, a farmer herded his cows.
A deep calm settled over Haruto's soul.
"...Hahhhhh," he exhaled, stretching his arms.
"This is the life."
No explosions.
No surprise proposals.
No random duels breaking out in the middle of breakfast.
For the first time since getting isekai'd, Haruto felt free.
The Great Escape: How He Actually Pulled It Off
It had taken three months of planning.
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Step 1: Create a distraction.
Haruto tricked Lilia, Emberis, Fel, and Emilia into chasing a "mystical treasure" in the mountains.
By the time they realized the treasure didn't exist, he was already long gone.
Step 2: Erase his tracks.
Stealth MAX.
Illusion Magic MAX.
Fake diary entries suggesting he had left the continent.
Step 3: Find a peaceful village where nobody knows him.
Duskwood Village, a sleepy farming town in the middle of nowhere.
He bought a small cottage under a fake name.
He dressed like a regular villager and avoided adventurer guilds.
Life as a Regular Guy
For three months, Haruto enjoyed the simple life.
His daily routine?
[✓] Wake up late.
[✓] Drink tea on the porch.
[✓] Do a little farm work to blend in.
[✓] Ignore any adventurer requests.
[✓] Sleep without fear of getting kidnapped.
No crazy women.
No world-ending battles.
No people begging him to rule kingdoms.
"Finally," Haruto muttered, stretching out. "I win."
Little did he know—
His peace was already doomed.
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Meanwhile… Back in Goldcrest City
Lilia's fists trembled as she slammed her hands onto the table.
"He's gone."
Princess Emilia blinked. "What do you mean… gone?"
"I MEAN HE DISAPPEARED OFF THE FACE OF THE PLANET!"
Fel tilted her head. "Ooooh, so the boss actually ran away this time?"
"YES!" Lilia growled. "And he did a damn good job of it!"
Emberis grinned. "Interesting. My little human is proving to be quite the challenge."
Lilia's red eyes burned with frustration.
"No footprints. No mana signature. Not even a single trace of his soul left behind for tracking magic!"
Emilia sighed. "Maybe we should respect his decision?"
Lilia and Emberis slowly turned to her.
Emilia sweated. "...O-Or not?"
Lilia's voice dropped to a chilling whisper.
"Oh, my love… if you think you can run from me…"
A dark aura pulsed around her.
"I will always find you."
Fel grinned. "This is gonna be fun."
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Back in Duskwood Village
Haruto sighed happily as he stretched out in his chair.
Three months. Three months of pure peace.
Not a single explosion.
Not a single sword duel.
Not a single unwanted proposal.
"They'll never find me here," he muttered with a satisfied grin.
And then—
A loud crash echoed from the village entrance.
Haruto's entire body went cold.
The ground shook slightly.
The air grew tense.
Then, a terrifyingly familiar voice rang out.
"HAAAAAARUTOOOOOOO~!"
Haruto's soul left his body.
Slowly… mechanically… he turned toward the village entrance.
There, standing in the middle of the dirt road, was Lilia, the Demon Lord.
Her crimson eyes gleamed with victory.
Her smile was wide, teasing, and dangerous.
"I found you, dear husband~!"
Behind her—
[check] Princess Emilia, looking mildly guilty but determined.
[check] Emberis, arms crossed, looking far too amused.
[check] Fel, already stealing apples from a nearby stall.
Haruto's entire being screamed in terror.
"HOW DID YOU FIND ME?!"
Lilia smirked. "Darling, you should know by now…"
She stepped forward, voice dripping with amusement.
"No matter where you run…"
She leaned in closer, whispering in his ear—
"I will always find you."
Haruto internally screamed.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA—"