64 – Midterm – 7
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“Mummy Crate! “You’re safe!”
Elyssie Er, who had been wandering around for a while, unable to do this or that because the coordinates were not specified properly, suddenly realized that she could now specify her coordinates again, and as soon as she hurriedly opened her portal. I opened it and flipped it open.
“How did this happen…” … ?”
Elisier was shocked when he saw the state inside the dungeon. Every place I could see was completely devastated. It seemed like it would be faster to find a safe place.
Obviously, in preparation for an unexpected situation, a protective shield of maximum strength was deployed without damaging the original magic. And that applies throughout the entire dungeon.
‘But, what is this…? ….’
Elisier’s eyes, as he looked around, were fixed on a certain point. It was a large pit with its mouth wide open, slightly off center.
In front of him, Mira was staring blankly into the pit. Elysier, who was startled and ran to her because he thought she might be about to jump, was relieved to find that she had no sign of doing so.
But her relief was short-lived. Even though she heard her footsteps, Elisier felt uneasy again at the sight of Mira’s motionless back and cautiously approached her.
“Um, Mira? Is it okay? Leisure has come. Sorry. For some reason, not only the dimension gate but also the coordinates of the teleportation were not recorded properly…….”
Even though no one asked Elisier, she stopped making excuses and closed her mouth. Because she was still looking down at the inside of her hole. She quietly placed her hand on his shoulder.
“…… “Oh, are you here?”
It was only then that Mira responded. Her body, which had been frozen and motionless like an old stone statue, slowly began to move.
“Did you get hurt somewhere? Or maybe I was hinted or brainwashed by her…… “If you want, I will even get you a potion for human use.”
“That’s enough. I’ll just take your heart. As you can see, he’s fine.”
“Yeah, but to say it’s fine… ….”
“Why, where are you hurt?”
“I wasn’t hurt, but…… “Don’t you look too serious?”
Mira, who was looking around her body, stopped her movements. She then sighed.
“It’s no big deal. “She was just thinking about how to clean up after herself and then her mind went crazy.”
“…… Was it so? Good for her. “I will think about it with you.”
Elisier noticed that that was definitely not the expression of someone who was contemplating how to deal with the current situation, but she never said it out loud.
Because she wasn’t stupid enough to ask questions and reveal the true intentions of someone who wanted to hide something from her.
“Now it’s your turn to ask questions. What happened while she was out? “There were more than one strange thing.”
After somehow responding to Professor Jaina’s puzzled questions about what she had done inside, she explained to Elisier step by step what had just happened.
Her red energy planted by Elisiere worked properly, but she said that the black energy that suddenly popped out revived her bastard.
At the end, when she confessed that the black energy strengthened the bastard once more and something bad happened, but that she was able to handle it well, Elisier’s expression became slightly mysterious.
“It looks like there’s something you don’t want to say, or something you shouldn’t say. “I can see that you are trying to overlook it.”
“…… Well, that’s right.”
“Okay. Please don’t ask any more questions. But is it really true that your body is fine? According to what you said, its power might have surpassed even mine.”
“I’m okay considering something unexpected happened twice.”
Actually, it’s not just okay, it’s in excellent condition. Because it was sticking out.
“So, do you know what this is?”
I showed traces of black energy that had not been purified and remained in a corner. The Demon King, who was examining it carefully, shook his head.
“I don’t know. The only thing that is certain is that this power does not belong to Yeo. I don’t know how, but this is much more powerful than leisure…… Okay. “It’s close to Magi.”
“It’s closer to demonic power than the demon king’s power?”
I naturally expected that it wasn’t Elisiere’s power, but it was unexpected for someone to say something like that. Surprised, I asked, and the Demon King answered in the affirmative.
“That’s right. Compared to this, even the demonic energy that Yeo possesses feels like nothing more than a candle in front of the sun. “Where on earth did something this horrible come from?”
It is something that is closer to demonic power than that of the Demon King and is also terrible. As soon as I heard that explanation, I sighed.
I don’t know what it is, but if something like that starts to appear in earnest, it will be very troublesome. Because there will be almost no one who can stop it.
“Besides that, there is something strange. “It’s not related to this damn thing.”
“What’s strange? What?”
Elisier approached her neglected hole, which she had not yet found a way to fill.
“The subtle power of the holy sword can be felt throughout this place. “I feel it most strongly, especially here, in the pit where you were watching.”
“…… Are you sure?”
I asked back in a slightly trembling voice. Elisier looked very cautious.
“This is something I can bet everything on. The number of times he fought the hero and was defeated was eighty-nine times, and the number of times he died while writhing in pain after being stabbed in the heart by a holy sword was also eighty-nine times. “How could she misunderstand the power of the woman who killed so many women?”
I was momentarily dazed and looked at the pit. This was a trace created when the light spear broke through the wall created by the vampire lord and then passed through the body.
But the power of the holy sword can be felt here…….
“…… “Just a moment, Elisier.”
“Why are you doing that?”
“Maybe…… “Can you feel that power here too?”
I chewed the mucous membrane inside my mouth until it bled, and took out the spear in my left hand, feeling the fishy scent of blood. As soon as the light spear appeared, the Demon King’s skin began to burn little by little. I immediately canceled the summoning of the light spear.
Elisier nodded her head with a blank look on her face.
“That’s right. It is the power of the holy sword. But how come you are holding a holy sword? Are you by any chance the hero of this team? “It seems a little different from the holy swords I’ve seen so far. Is it possible that her appearance changes depending on her owner?”
She smiled bitterly as she looked at Elisier, who mistakenly thought I was a hero. I am not a warrior. He is a person who does not deserve that.
This light spear in particular is nothing more than something that absolutely does not deserve to be considered sacred.
ㅡPlease…… Please accept this. I haven’t been able to unleash the true power of this spear…… If it were you, the savior, it would be possible. So…… You…… Demon King…… Please… ….
ㅡHas Chang awakened? Right. It’s a very unexpected thing, but as a demon lord, I should at least offer some formal congratulations. Congratulations. You have finally become the true savior of mankind. How do you feel about personally killing millions of people who were begging them to die and awakening the spear? Are you happy? Or are you happy?
“… ….”
Suddenly, an old memory came to mind. Did I make a mistake, or was that the only way? Memories of a time when I was frustrated and awakened the power of the window in a way I shouldn’t have.
“If this is a question that is difficult to answer, I will apologize. You don’t have to answer. I’m just curious…….”
Her expression must have revealed her mood, and Elisier, who was perplexed and asked what that weapon was, began to notice me.
“I’ll tell you when the time comes. Because it’s not a story worth telling here. Sorry.”
“No! Rather, it is she who should be sorry! “She didn’t touch a sensitive spot for no reason!”
“…… Anyway. “It seems like the power of the holy sword you mentioned is working even with this black energy.”
She didn’t want to bother anyone, so she forced her face open. Nothing will change if you stay like this. It just makes me think more.
“Then the role of the warrior will become important. “Now is not the time to awaken the power, but the holy sword held by the hero can also display divine light.”
Elisier also turned the topic to the holy sword. She didn’t seem to want to mention me.
“So, can I ask you a favor?”
“You can give a command, not a request. I will do whatever I can in my free time. Even if it is an action that destroys the entire demon race.”
“I don’t know if you know, but the current hero is a bit…… He’s a softie. I was only chosen by the Holy Sword, but I barely changed from being a country girl. To put it in a good way, it means that he is an innocent child, but in a bad way, it means that his head is still a flower garden.”
“…… “You speak really badly.”
Until now, I had been able to get by and say that I was not enough on my own and that I would have an opportunity someday, but that wasn’t the case anymore.
Since we are in a situation where such strange things have appeared, we must awaken as early as possible.
“So, that guy must realize that he is a hero.”
“Do you mean to make me lose someone precious to me?”
“…… “No matter what, that’s not true.”
“I’m sorry. After living as a demon lord for so long, even his thoughts seem to have been stained…… I will try to reflect as much as possible…….”
Elysiere, who had shrunk in an instant, fidgeted with her fingers.
The expression is a bit extreme, but in the original work, one’s personality gradually changes as one sees the people around them getting hurt, so someone’s death is probably the most obvious stimulant.
But I don’t like that. Even if I die, I cannot bear to see people I know dying after coming here.
“Tell me about that one by one, one more thing. Please spar with me too. “I need to become stronger too.”
It’s a decision I’ve made in the past, but I left it unattended because I didn’t have a chance until now.
This is not a novel where you can expect a dramatic increase in the so-called hidden pieces, nor is it a novel where you can intuitively check your abilities or stats because there is a status window.
Just die. The only way is to sharpen your sense of combat and become stronger. I’ve already passed the level where I could become stronger through solo practice.
It was the same when dealing with a vampire lord strengthened with black energy.
Looking back at the way he raised the corners of his mouth in a disgruntled mood right before entering Phase 3, it means that he was deliberately hiding his abilities until he got the chance. I foolishly fell for that bluff.
Now that I know that black energy strengthens demons beyond imagination, I won’t be attacked again.
“…… It’s okay to say this, but aren’t you already strong enough? Wanting to become stronger there is a bit…….”
“I’m weaker than you.”
When we first encountered each other, wasn’t the scale thrown away with one hand?
Elisier said, “Neither of us did our best, and I think we’ll lose if we bring out that strange light… ….” ‘ She muttered in a very low voice.
She decided to pretend not to hear.
“So, can you do it?”
“It is not difficult. However, in order to set a date and location for sparring, you will need some means of strategy…… Yes. “This would be good.”
Elisier took out her small necklace from the inside pocket of her coat and held it out.
“It is a slightly improved version of our communication magic tool. It is used by demons who are too weak to even use long-distance transmission. “We’ve taken care of it separately so that it won’t be detected, so you don’t have to worry about being caught.”
“When did you prepare this?”
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If you look at the fact that it was processed separately to prevent demonic energy from being detected, it would not have been something created on the spot. Elisier looked slightly embarrassed at those words.
“…… I started preparing right after I decided to visit you. Isn’t it too far away to meet you freely? That’s why she can’t just look for an opportunity to meet like now and come visit every few weeks. Even though she did not know at the time that you were possessed, the fact that she could have a sincere conversation was enough for her.”
“Okay. “The method of use is the same as what we use, right?”
“That’s right. I can also check whether you are wearing the necklace or have dropped it. “She tried to tell me that my contact could put you in a difficult situation, so please only call during times when it is acceptable for her to contact me.”
“Good. “Thank you for your consideration.”
“It’s something you have to do, so leave a thank you note.”
I took her necklace and put it in my pocket. She probably wouldn’t wear it outside. It was too visible an item to be worn around the neck.
It would be okay to tell Priscilla and Rosaria that the Demon King was also a possessor, but it wouldn’t do any good to make the others interested.
“There’s nothing we can do about that hole, so let’s leave it as is and go down.”
If you try to fill it in clumsily, it could end up causing more trouble. I had no choice but to shamelessly leave the dungeon and say that it was too weak.
“Are you saying you’re already going to move? The fatigue from the battle may not have worn off yet, but she will provide a space for leisure, so why not relax for a while? … ?”
Elisier hesitated, looking at me. Since I heard that the test would last 2 nights and 3 days, it seemed like he wanted to be with me as much as possible while the time allowed.
“I understand what you’re thinking, but I’m sorry there are people waiting outside, but I can’t do it. “I’ll try to find some time next time.”
“A person who waits…… ? “Who are you talking about?”
“Priscilla. “I’m a regressor who has regressed more times than you.”
Elysiere’s face turned slightly pale when she heard that she had more regressions than her.
“Then how many times…… ?”
“Well. “I heard you haven’t counted since number 100.”
The barely remaining blood has completely disappeared.