Episode 27. Unable to let go of doubt (4)
“I see. Surveillance magic…….”
“Yes. Fearing that the former Emperor Lufen would be assassinated, I placed a surveillance spell on it, but since something more important than that, I will have to change the way I use it.”
Changes the target of Maria’s monitoring magic from Lufen to Chris, monitoring his every single action.
Since surveillance magic has a recording function, if you can catch even the smallest evidence, you can attack it.
If you had made a deal with Lagor, the Magi would have come out, but considering that you couldn’t find the Magi in his body, you’d have to say that you made a deal.
And when you sign a contract, a pattern will always remain on the back of your hand. This setting is absolute and cannot be circumvented.
“But Master, will Emperor Chris show a gap?”
“If you solve the hallucination, you will definitely find a gap.”
Considering the reaction after using the mantra, it seemed that the hallucination had been resolved, but since the answer was ‘no’, there is a possibility that the hallucination may not have been resolved.
It could be that Chris simply regarded Lagor as a spirit and made a contract with him.
“However, we must continue to prepare for this side as well. So… ….”
I spoke to Maria and turned her back.
Behind it stood the Spirit King, who kept silent biting his lower lip after the name Lagor was mentioned.
“Ariel, you need to explain him to me. Every detail about Lagor.”
There is still knowledge in this world that I do not know.
Of course, there will be parts I don’t remember. I am neither a god nor a world capital.
“…… Do you know about Lagor? You really don’t know anything.”
“I don’t know, so I’m asking.”
Actually, I know most of them.
Although variables due to actions may be created, the setting of the character itself does not change.
“Do you know how rude it is to ask the King of Spirits about the values of the spirit realm?”
“It may be that the current emperor is related to the demons. This is not a situation to discuss.”
If you make a mistake, the demons will eat you from the inside.
The moment the empire is incapacitated, this world explodes. There was no need to wage a human-majeon war.
For example, what if Chris listened to Ragor and ordered the knights to attack other races?
The knights below will prepare for war without knowing why. It was as if the previous Emperor Lufen had massacred other races.
It was an issue that should never be taken lightly.
“Tell me. Everything you know about Lagor.”
“Lagor…… From the time I became an intermediate spirit and developed an ego, I was a special being in the spirit realm. He was the only spirit that could perfectly use the four attributes. There are very few spirits with high sensitivity to all attributes. Even we, the spirit kings, are not strong in all attributes. Overall, you can use up to the 8th tier, but.”
If you can use other attributes up to the 8th tier except for the main attribute, wouldn’t it be okay to say that they are all elemental spirits?
“The World Tree always cautioned Lagor, saying that if you have good sensitivity to all attributes, it is easy to be stained anywhere and lose your identity.”
“I see.”
“Ragor, who had risen to the level of a high-ranking spirit, told the World Tree that he wanted to become the spirit king. But he said that only the spirit king could go up the mountain he chose, and he firmly said no.”
I know about this story.
You could see it in the flashback scene after Maria killed Lagor in the Battle of the Demons. Even the spirit kings see him die and talk about it, soaked in emotion.
“But Lagor, who couldn’t stand it, complained to the World Tree. He said that he had excellent sensitivity to all attributes and that he could defeat the spirit kings. In the end, the World Tree gave Lagor a chance.”
“If you fight the Spirit King with the same attributes and win, did he allow you to become the Spirit King?”
“Yes. That’s right. But Ragor couldn’t defeat any spirit king. It was a really small difference. It was a difference in understanding of properties. Even if they have the same attribute, there is a relativity in their skills. The difference in understanding was a little lacking.”
Are you saying that such a skillful spirit was stolen by the demon lord?
“But…… Lagor couldn’t accept the result, and one day he left the spirit realm. In the process, he seems to have had a conversation with the World Tree. It was the first time I heard the voice of the world tree that was so angry. I asked him what the conversation was about, but he didn’t answer, so I couldn’t figure it out.”
I know the conversation we had then.
The World Tree told Lagore that if he persisted, he would take away his powers. The fact that Lagor had a high sensitivity to all attributes was not special.
The World Tree was intentionally set to specialize in all attributes. In any situation, in any position, there would be no problem in supporting the Spirit King.
However, when the spirit that was created to assist said that he would become the spirit king, the world capital was also taken aback.
In the end, at the end of the conflict, Lagor is in danger of being deprived of his power by the World Tree, and Lagor escapes the spirit realm just before all his power is taken away.
The only thing World Tree could intervene without thinking about cause and effect was the spirit realm, so he couldn’t do anything about Lagor who had left the spirit realm.
And then, angry at the world tree that tried to take away his power, Lagor went to the demon realm and became loyal to the demon king, taking the route of the demon in earnest.
By trampling on the low-ranking demons like that, he took up the position of the current deputy corps commander.
His official ranking in the demon realm is 6th.
It meant that he was the strongest, excluding the demon king and the corps commander.
“I didn’t even know that Ragor would leave the spirit realm and join the demons.”
“I can roughly understand the story. Anyway, it doesn’t matter how that guy became a demon. Since he became a demon, he is only our enemy.”
“That guy is a disgrace to the spirit realm. He thinks he must kill. The spirit that should protect the world tree is attached to the demon…….”
The wrinkles between Ariel’s eyebrows deepen. She could be seen barely holding back her anger.
“Tell me about his abilities.”
“As I said, Lagor can use all of his attributes. Oh, I heard he can use hallucination skills anew after becoming a demon. Right now, he might be much stronger than our Spirit King.”
As expected, is it the way I know it?
If this part didn’t change, Maria would be enough.
“It will be strong. Demons become stronger by eating demons. Even if it’s a spirit, it won’t change because it has received the power of the demon king. Probably, Lagor’s power I assume is 9th in all attributes.”
I said it was assumed, but actually the ninth hierarchy would be correct.
This means that Chris is currently a 9th tier wizard. Even if the hallucination is resolved, the contract will continue to be maintained.
Of course, depending on the amount of mana the contractor has, the hierarchy and number of uses will change, but it is true that he has become stronger.
“If all attributes are 9th tier… ….”
“Yes. Even if all the spirit kings work together, they might be able to win.”
“Then what do you do? Can you win?”
“Yes.”
I stroked the head of the elf who was staring at the sight through the surveillance magic. Her blonde hair gleamed and was guided by my hand.
“Maria will deal with him.”
Maria can still deal with Ragor.
But in order for Maria to win smoothly, she must break through the ninth tier. With her breaking through the 9th tier, she needs to synergize with Purgo, the Staff of the Beginning.
If that’s the case, then Lagor can easily be sorted out by herself.
“Leave it to me!”
Maria sighed and clenched her fists. I smiled lightly and stroked her hair.
“Of course, we’ll have to deal with Chris, who seems to have signed a contract with Lagor before that. But there is no reason.”
A justification to decapitate the newly enthroned emperor.
Other races were also safely liberated, and the succession of the emperor was completed. In the calm atmosphere of the Empire, there was no reason to cause a sword fight.
“Unless we can prove that Lagor is behind Chris, we will have to wait until they move.”
Even if the response was a little late, that was the best.
But I didn’t intend to stay still like an idiot.
I don’t like giving information on this side, but I felt the need to speak with the former emperor and Chris’s father.
He’s trying to kill his own son, so you should prepare your mind in advance.
* * *
Smart.
Lagor, a man with dark purple hair, knocked on the door.
“Are you there?”
“…… Who are you?”
A one-armed, white-haired man opens the door and comes out. As soon as Ragor saw that he had a youthful appearance, one arm, and gray hair, he recognized that the opponent was Ter.
“This is Thoreau and Ter… Is this the S-class brother and sister’s house?”
“…… It looks like you came to the wrong place. Go back.”
“Hmm. It’s similar to the impression I know. A one-armed man with gray hair and a woman with low self-esteem. Are you Mr. Ter and Mr. Soro?”
Lagor looked into the inside of the house with magic and smiled. Inside, Thoreau sat with his knees wrapped around him.
“What are you?”
Terre, who had condensed mana in his arm, asked, revealing a murderous intent.
“Ah~ I didn’t come here to fight. There is someone who wants to see you, so I came to kidnap you.”
“Bastard! “Compression”!”
As soon as I targeted Terga Lagore, I tried to clench his fist. But his fingers never fully folded.
It was because Lagor put a barrier on his body to prevent his magic from crushing him.
“I have no choice but to look at my strength.”
Le smiled and put his palms together, and as soon as he took his hand away, countless magic circles spread out behind him.
“With what attribute do you want me to subdue you? Take your pick.”
In addition to the 4 representative attributes, numerous derivative attribute magic circles were spread out behind him.
However, the reason Terre’s face was devastated was not because of the numerous magic circles, but because of the demonic air gushing out over Ragor’s shoulders.
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I had to taste a deep sense of defeat in the sense that I was facing Prause, who had revealed his will to die.
“What is it, that Magi…… !”
“Ah~ Come to think of it, you didn’t introduce yourself.”
Ragor snorted.
“I am Lagor, the fallen spirit of the 3rd Corps Vice Commander. I may be able to ask you well in the future, so say hello in advance.”
“What…… ?”
“Anyway, my purpose is to take you and your sister. If you are kidnapped obediently, I will take you painlessly.”
“Shut up!”
Lagor sighed when he saw Terr trying to gather mana and use her skills. But at the same time, the corners of his mouth went up.
“You act recklessly without recognizing the opponent’s skills. If you act like that, you will die soon in the demon realm. But the fighting spirit is acceptable.”
* * *
“Demon King, I have brought you.”
Puffed up.
As Lagor relaxed his arms, Thoreau and Ther slumped their faces on the red carpet. Beside him Lagor gets down on one knee and bows his head. Blas said languidly, resting his chin on his throne.
“You came earlier than expected.”
“Prause seemed to have noticed my presence, so I immediately retreated.”
“You mean you noticed it even though you used hallucinations?”
“Yes. Prauss also knew how to use mental magic.”
“Did you not know the identity of Prause?”
“Sorry. I didn’t know that either. But one thing’s for sure, the information power he has is considerable. Maybe even one step above us.”
I’m posting a report with a nervous feeling in case I’ll offend Blas. Blas looked at him nonchalantly and nodded his head.
“… Is it. Once i know that Still, he seems to have come along well as planned. He did well to expect from you. Good job.”
“Thank you.”
La Gare lowered his head and glared at his brother and sister, who were still down.
“Hey, how long are you going to spread? Can’t we bow our heads to the Demon King right now!”
“Demon, Demon King…… ?”
The moment Terr raises her head to face Blas, her pupils dilate. Even though he was only making eye contact, he couldn’t even breathe properly due to the overwhelming sense of intimidation.
When his whole body, consumed by fear, began to tremble uncontrollably, Ter put his head down. Thoreau was also one of them.
In front of the vicious Magi, they couldn’t even raise their heads.
“…… Is S-class only this much? It’s insignificant.”
Blas snorted as if it were trivial and looked at his brother and sister.
“I will ask you one thing. Do you want to kill Prause?”
Thorro and Ther raised their heads involuntarily even while feeling fear at Prause’s story.
“Huh?”
Vlas was interested in the two people’s eyes.
It was a terrified, comical expression, but there was a clear intent to kill in his eyes.
“Funny. It seems that your desire to kill Prause is stronger than mine.”
Muttering that, Blas corrected his posture.
“Good. I personally offer you a deal.”
“That, that, that, a deal?”
“Yes. It’s a deal.”
“Ho, would you mind if I ask what kind of deal it is?”
Thoro barely asked.
“Simple. Enter the 1st Legion, become stronger than any demon tribe, and fill the vacancy in Pero with your brother and sister. And kill Prause. Instead, I give you power that you dare not compare with before. What are you going to do?”
Vlas was going to kill them if they said no. Because you can’t kill Prause with a will like a look in your eyes.
Thoro and Ter looked at each other for a moment and then nodded.
“P-If only I could strike and kill Prauss and his disciples, I will. No, let it be, let it be.”
“…… Good night. The deal was done.”
The moment the demon king declared, black flames appeared from the air and pierced the chests of Soro and Terre.
“The collateral for this deal is your life. The moment you lose your will to kill Prause, the flames will set your bodies on fire.”
The demon king made two marbles and threw them on the floor.
“The demonic energy has been concentrated. Eat.”
Thoro and Ther crawled almost simultaneously and put the marble that had fallen on the floor into their mouths.
“Keah!!”
The moment the two passed the beads down their throats, they could not help screaming at the excruciating pain that spread throughout their bodies.
It was the process of changing humans into demons.
It cuts off nerves throughout the body, crushes bones throughout the body, and bursts muscles throughout the body. Even the brain cells are changed without leaving one, making it impossible to understand even the human way of thinking.
It takes several days for a human with a different birth to become a demon, and the pain continues during that time.
The demons born that way have no choice but to be loyal to Blas.
“It is beautiful. The way humans fall.”
Looking at the two people suffering in pain, the demon king was just curious as if he had found an entertainment spot after a long time.