Episode 54 – The Devil of Sloth
The feeling of endless thought.
This had a different dimension of ferocity than any other thought that Xian had faced.
Even more than the resentment I felt for Leah.
The woman slowly got up.
Cold sweat dripped down Xian’s cheeks.
and.
“No… it can’t be like this… no… no…!”
I heard this murmur from somewhere.
There, he saw the reflection of Semir.
A descendant of the Goddess Morkru and the chieftain of the Hammermoru Tribe, Semir.
Semir was frozen in place like a stone statue.
For some reason, his gaze was fixed on the woman.
“no no···.”
Semir only repeated the same words with an expression of disbelief.
What’s going on?
I wanted to ask, but Xian couldn’t bear it.
“What, what…!”
“Suddenly, what is this…!”
Everyone seemed bewildered by the rapidly changing situation.
and.
“You, you, you…!!”
“How are you here!!”
Among them, Lucas and Grayson’s reaction was the strongest.
Both eyes were almost tearing open.
From that appearance, Xian could tell.
A mighty monster in human form that was said to have settled deep in the forest.
It was not difficult for Xian to know that the mighty witch was that woman.
But one thing.
Lucas clearly defined that woman as ‘human’.
And the actual appearance was no different from that of humans.
The energy felt on the outside was no different from that of humans.
But Xian knew.
Exactly, only Xian knew.
The others didn’t seem to notice at all.
Even Leah didn’t seem to notice the woman’s identity.
So you could have come here in Leuven.
Only Xi’an could sense the terrible malice in the woman.
So Xian was able to know the true identity of that woman at once.
It was none other than what happened in the Arnaise Hall.
The ‘Demon Detector’ sold to Arya there.
Regarding that, Leah had said something like this before.
‘It’s a device that measures whether or not there are deformed demons around. So… a demon detector? There was a name for it, but I forgot it.’
‘It was used in the past to detect the approach of demons. When the devil approaches, it just rings loudly. In the past, demons transformed into human beings and approached them. That’s why I needed it… Now what?’
‘And you won’t need it? Kyle noticed the existence of demons faster than anyone else. It was also written by my brother. Elodie told me to throw it away, but my brother put it in and forgot about it.’
Even Charlotte, the leader of Arnaise, couldn’t notice it, so he had to borrow the power of magic tools.
I was skeptical at first.
I am now closer to certainty.
【weird···.】
The woman who got up from her seat tilted her head.
Red blood dripped from between his tilted heads.
Between them, the suppressed tyrannical power can be seen.
It was rampaging as if it would meet a terrible release at any moment, if there was some trigger.
【I bet no one knows about our existence anymore?】
The woman’s sparkling gaze turns to Xi’an.
The spreading aura of death.
【How do you know me, kid?】
Bad-.
Dark red malice floated around like dark clouds, wrapping around the woman’s body.
The woman wrapped in malice eventually reappeared.
The figure that had been covered in blood just before had disappeared without a trace.
A woman who appeared with blooming malice.
“Me, me, me…!”
“What the hell is that…!”
It was horrible, I couldn’t even describe it.
Is there a concept that defines that existence?
Only by bringing together all the negative words that exist in the world will I be able to describe that woman.
Its appearance was clearly that of a human woman.
However, the son-in-law is immersed in endless darkness around him.
Red eyes shine through the pitch-black darkness that does not allow even a single point of light.
That thing… could no longer be called a human.
It could not be defined as a death spirit.
demon tribe.
Remnants of demons that disappeared a thousand years ago.
At least this is the concept that can be explained.
However, Xian shook his head.
That’s not a demon.
“devil···.”
devil.
a thousand years ago.
They are the evil beings who threw the continent into chaos.
It was a demon known to have disappeared by the Arnaises in the end.
“Ah, ah, ah, the devil…?”
“Nonsense! How the devil!”
At Xian’s murmur, people shouted in astonishment.
and.
【You really know me, right?】
aaa
It is covered with hideous malice.
Madness squeezed out of every single cell.
It dyes the darkness red.
Inside the veil of complete darkness that even the twilight is covered.
As if painting over the rippling darkness, the thoughts come in black.
【Then, little boy. I’m looking for something right now Maybe you know that too?]
As if painting over the undulating darkness.
Thoughts invade Xian’s mind.
【Ah, you don’t need to know what it is. I’ll figure it out and open up your memories.]
mind wandering.
“Ahhh···.”
“This, this…”
People’s faces were filled with endless fear.
sinking despair.
Xian grabbed his teeth and bit them down.
Raising the demonic energy of the magic spirit recipe, he shook off the attacking thoughts.
“Everyone, wake up!!”
At the same time, the darkness that had been pushing in all at once fled.
【・・・・・・ You resisted my thoughts?】
The devil opened his eyes wide.
This was impossible.
human in front of you.
The energy I felt was not very noticeable.
I don’t know how he figured out his true identity, but he was still a weak human being.
So, the moment I opened my existence, I should have lost my mind in fear.
【But how…】
Right then.
“Everyone line up!”
Lucas, who came to his senses at Xian’s cry, drew his sword first.
And at Lucas’ cry, the soldiers also drew their weapons.
Arnaise’s privilege, Charlotte’s pride.
The darkness that tried to interfere with people’s minds ended up not accomplishing anything.
【Other humans also resisted?】
The devil’s expression wriggled and twisted.
Before long, the devil looked down at his own body and murmured.
【Although I still can’t use my strength due to the vessel’s spirit… Still not giving in after 100 years. Because it’s so annoying.]
well, anyway.
【It doesn’t matter.】
The devil waved his hand lightly.
Aww—————Oh!
A terrifying madness erupted around the demon.
At the same time, the ground began to turn black.
Like a black flower in full bloom.
A land as if swallowed by an abyss.
It began to spread around in an instant, like black paint spreading in clear water.
Kee Ee eh Ee -e ─── !!
In the meantime, a hideous groaning sound was heard.
Before long, hideous monsters came out through the blackened earth.
Magic beasts that dwell in the dark forest.
However, unlike the magic beasts that had attacked Ruben in the meantime, they were tainted with complete darkness.
Instinctive monsters who do not even have the slightest sense of reason left.
Kee Ee eh Ee -e ─── !!
The monsters spread like a plague and attacked the soldiers.
at the same time
“All in line for battle!”
With Xian’s cry, the soldiers moved in perfect order.
Each of them raised their fighting spirit and raised their weapons.
and.
Kwajik!
Perseok!
Ruben’s soldiers were blocking the pouring chaos monsters.
The demons of chaos had more vicious aura than the demons of the dark forest.
However, in the meantime, the endlessly pouring experience of fighting against demons.
And a growth buff due to the huge amount of material.
It broke through the limits of Ruben’s soldiers.
“Forward in ranks!!”
“Kieek…!”
Kwajik!
No matter how dark the monsters were, they couldn’t easily penetrate Ruben’s soldiers.
【What the hell are they doing?】
The demon made an absurd expression.
And just then.
Kyaaa
A terrifying deafening voice broke out.
At the same time, the blooming darkness instantly wrapped around the spreading monsters.
Although the monsters resisted the blooming darkness,
The darkness finally swallowed all the monsters.
Kwaddeudddeuk!
【What is this…】
The demon made a puzzled expression.
looking around.
All the summoned monsters were crushed there.
and the existence that made it possible.
There, Leah was floating in the air, scattering thick demonic energy.
【There is a corps commander level ghost?】
The devil’s eyes widened.
Eventually, Leah approached Xian.
– How the hell did this happen?
“I don’t know either. But… it looks like a demon.”
-devil···?
Leah made a face that said something nonsense.
– Suddenly what do you mean? And what about the devil?
Before long, Leah’s gaze turned to the devil.
-Wait, this power…?
And then my eyes got bigger and bigger.
-Indolent Nurbia…?
Leah muttered.
-Nonsense! how are you here You must have died a thousand years ago…
Leah’s shocked expression.
Xian asked Leah.
“Are you a demon you know?”
Then Leah nodded slowly and said.
– Nurbia of sloth. He is one of the 7 lords.
“Seven lords are called…”
-Tell me about the 7 lords who lead the demon corps. There are 6 more besides him.
“…!”
Sian opened his eyes wide involuntarily.
That would also be the 7 lords Leah said.
It is a mythical being and a thousand years ago.
It was because he was the core of the demons who threw the continent into chaos.
The Seven Sins.
Pride, greed, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, sloth.
The seven demons awakened from their sins.
That woman was among them the demon of Pigritia.
“Why are the seven demon lords here?”
-That’s what I want to ask. More than that, it must have all perished a thousand years ago, but how the hell…!
【You… aren’t you an ordinary ghost?】
Nurbia smirked and smiled.
Then I slowly looked around.
【Since humans live here, I stopped by just out of curiosity. It’s like figuring out my identity, resisting evil thoughts, and even the spirits that know of my existence…]
Before long, Nurbia’s gaze stopped at Xian.
An endless malice that blooms.
【Then you also know where I am looking for?】
Kee Ee eh Ee -e ─── !!
Demonic spirits once again popped out from the darkness encroaching into the abyss.
At the same time, Leia once again attracted demons.
To wipe out the pouring monsters again.
but.
【Where!】
Nurbia lightly waved her hand once again.
The dark red mana of madness dwelled in Nurbia’s hand and tore the space apart.
And from within, creepy awls came out and rushed at Leah.
– This b*tch!
Kwaaang!
There was an explosion and hot flames gushed out.
Between the flames, Leah was blocking Nurbia.
Xian shouted while looking at Lucas and Hans alternately.
“Lucas! Stop the monsters from going further inside with the soldiers! And Hans, Grayson! Go right now, gather people and evacuate!”
Lucas, Hans and Grayson didn’t answer.
“Power bayonet!! I won’t send a single one of those monsters from here!”
“Ellie! Come on over here!!”
“Everyone follow me!”
It just looks like an action.
Kee Ee eh ─ !!!
Demonic spirits that split the land of the abyss and jumped out.
Even at this moment, monsters constantly came out.
“I don’t know what happened, but we dwarves will help too!”
“Uhhhhh!!!”
The Dwarves each raised their weapons and joined Ruben’s soldiers.
an abrupt situation
Xian fixed his sword once again.
To be honest, there were a lot of things that bothered me.
Why is one of the 7 Lords here?
How did the demon that disappeared a thousand years ago reappear?
And why did it suddenly appear?
And what is that Nurbia looking for?
Countless questions come to mind.
However, Xian pushed all those questions aside.
Because it wasn’t important right now.
Xian is knocked out! ran forward
The monsters are entrusted to the soldiers.
Shaking Magi.
Xian swung his sword at Nurbia, who was fighting Leah.
Kwaaang!
A terrifying explosion erupted, raising dust.
Terrible power combined with the power of the S-class and the demonic energy of the magic spirit recipe.
【Annoying!】
However, it was insufficient power to reach Nurbia.
Kii-i-i-!
A tearing tinnitus rang in Xi’an’s ears.
Eventually, several magic circles were engraved around Xian.
‘danger!’
Xian immediately strained his leg and got out of the seat.
And almost at the same time.
Wow!
The space where Xi’an had been before was destroyed.
If he had stayed still, Xian would have been crushed as well.
Fortunately, I responded.
“Cool…!”
It wasn’t completely avoidable.
Blood dripping from the mouth.
-draft! are you okay?
Leah hurriedly approached Xian.
Xian answered while wiping the blood from his mouth with his sleeve.
“Lea, I will attract Nurbia’s attention. Please protect the soldiers at all times.”
-But then you…
“Never mind me.”
-······ okay.
Leah nodded heavily.
and.
【you···.】
Nurbia was now quite confused.
That would also be the case with Xian’s blow.
It was fierce for a human being, but it was okay.
But one thing.
【My madness has dissipated…?】
The madness that blocked Xian’s swordsman dissipated for a moment.
To be precise, it has returned to its original nature.
This… was something that could never happen.
The magic of madness was already under his control.
Its magical power cannot dissipate and returns to its original nature.
That meant that man had mastered his madness.
that is absolutely impossible
To think that a mere human can control the power of the devil.
From nob le mt l. co m
Just once.
No, only one being was able to do this.
Unpleasant memories that come to mind.
No, rather than unpleasant…
fear.
or trauma.
It was right to express it that way.
Horror and trauma to the devil.
There wasn’t that much irony, but this memory made it that way.
【Thinking nonsense.】
Nurbia shook her head at once.
Because it never could have been.
That may or may not be the case.
So maybe.
It must be for this reason that the madness was scattered.
【When will this damned vessel succumb?】
bowl interference.
Even after controlling the mind for over 100 years, this human’s spirit did not collapse.
How can a mere human being do this?
Because of that, Nurbia was unable to draw out its full power.
Every time I used my power, the spirit of the vessel interfered.
Didn’t he even save two human bastards a while ago?
but what
【Anyway, they are weak human beings.】
Nurbia burst into a terrible frenzy.
Right then.
Startle!
Something stirred in Nurbia’s mind.
#
Cyan and Leah confront Nurbia.
Ruben’s soldiers and dwarves fighting the monsters of chaos.
in this fierce battlefield.
“no no···.”
Semir was still standing there, stuck in place.
My mind is blank.
Nothing, not even a thought comes to mind.
The mind denies the sight in front of it,
The reality he looked at did not change at all.
“Chief! What the hell are you doing!”
“Why did you do it earlier, Chief!!”
Seeing Semir like that, the other Dwarves, including Kmaru, shouted.
But Semir didn’t answer.
“no no···.”
I just kept muttering the same thing over and over again.
Semir’s gaze continued to be directed to one place.
Two trembling eyes.
It looked a little different.
That’s why the other dwarves didn’t seem to know.
But Semir didn’t know.
I couldn’t know
I pretended not to, tried to forget it.
Because I forgot the thought of forgetting again.
100 years ago.
Because Semir’s time stopped there.
That’s why I’ve never forgotten a name for a moment.
That’s why not a single moment has passed.
“Helen…”
Semir muttered softly.
That moment.
Startle!
Nurbia’s body faltered.
Before long, Nurbia’s head slowly turned towards Semir.
face-to-face gaze.
and.
【Quaaa!!!】
Nurbia started screaming in pain.