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“Joker!! Why is the Grand Duke of the Northern Demon World in Tartarus!!”

The astonished warrior’s cry rings loudly. I feel like I’m a superstar when they welcome me so warmly.

“I’m not deaf. You don’t have to say it so loudly.”

As I spoke lightly, I looked into the saintess’s eyes. Fortunately, even though she heard that I was a joker, she didn’t show any reaction.

… Relief?

Relief? Why do I feel fortunate? What does it matter whether the saint knows or not? I realized long ago that she wasn’t the person to kill me or torture me.

There was no time to tilt my head in an incomprehensible emotion.

Because right now, in front of me, one of the strongest humans on the continent is showing a lot of hostility. He is probably one of the few beings stronger than the Dragon Lord, who was called the leader of the dragons.

“… ! Wicked demon! What are your intentions?”

“What?”

“Don’t try to get away with it! Didn’t I make an outrageous statement about playing a trick on a noble saint!”

“Ah, the sound of a dog barking comes from somewhere. We need to catch people like that and eat them.”

“Shut up! How dare a lowly demon dare insult the warrior, me, Frey de Siegfried! In the name of the Siegfried family, I will not forgive you!”

“… If you want to live long, you need to get your mouth sewn up first. Or should I sew it for you now?”

But I was the one who cut off the Dragon Lord’s head.

One person is above all people.

This is what I repeated when I pledged not to let anyone except the devil be above me,

Even though I was stabbed by the devil and ended up like this… That’s not important. The point is that I will never be defeated by a hero.

Thick-.

… Only in its prime.

“Can you take responsibility for what you just said!”

“With just one word from me, the kingdom disappears. Don’t you know what Joker’s declaration of war means?”

“Do you believe that this chopstick-like iron cage will protect you? If that’s true, then I’ll make you realize that it’s a big mistake!”

“A stick is the best medicine for a loud bastard. There are no clubs here.”

Unfortunately, there is nothing wrong with what the warrior said. My body is now at a level where it is impossible to even move, let alone fight against the hero.

However, it is difficult to expect support from a saint. No matter how great a saint’s divine power is, even if she burns all her life, it is impossible for me, a demon, to fully recover.

It’s not like I didn’t expect this situation and got involved. I am not that kind of demon who is so indifferent.

However, even though it was clear that she could be in great danger, I did not want to see the saint being toyed with.

It’s like I’m being insulted… No, I felt like something more precious than me was being criticized. The sight of the saintess smiling innocently in the midst of all this was pitiful, so I think that’s why she came forward.

Cheaeng-!

The indignant warrior drew his sword roughly. Excalibur, the holy sword that is said to be the only weapon capable of striking the devil’s head, shines in the darkness of Tartarus.

Maybe in a little while it will slit my throat. Black blood would splatter everywhere, and my miserable breath would be cut off in vain.

“This guy… Just pray that you made a mistake now. If you don’t want to regret it after receiving the knife.”

“Kick.”

regret?

There’s no way you could do something like that. You ridiculous bastard.

I have no regrets in my life. Absolutely not. I have lived my life doing everything I wanted to do. Without leaving behind any regrets or regrets.

Anyway, in three days, my life will be on the imperial guillotine. Whether it’s cut now or then, what a difference!

“Fuck you. Damn you bastard.”

“Profit… ! OK! I’ll rip you from the mouth and kill you!”

Ta-ta-tak-!

The warrior rushes towards me. With the holy sword Excalibur at the forefront.

Ah, to meet the end with the greatest honor as a demon, ‘being stabbed by a holy sword’. Could this also be a good death?

It’s the end of life, but I feel relieved. 성녀를 농락한 개새끼한테 일침을 날려주고 간다는 사실이 후련하다.

Sigh-!!

The warrior’s first sword strike mercilessly cut down any obstacles in the way. The iron bars made of adamantium are cut like sorghum bundles.

Empty, empty, empty!

A bunch of finely chopped iron bars hit the floor with a loud sound. The warrior’s second sword strike was aimed squarely at my neck.

Although he was obviously excited, the tip of the warrior’s sword did not waver. Indeed, even if a servile loser, a hero is still a hero?

A huge greatsword falls on my head, carrying a vicious and deadly force. Even the moment before I died, I glared at the hero with my eyes wide open.

“Barrier!”

It was at that time that I heard the saint’s words.

Ugh-!

I don’t know when she came to my side, but the saintly woman wrapped her arms around me. Bright divine power was blooming endlessly around her body.

The warrior’s sword could not reach me, or rather our bodies. This was because it was blocked by the barrier the saint had spread with divine power.

“Maria! Why are you protecting him!”

“Hero, put away your sword.”

“He is a demon, a demon! He’s even the North Duke of the Demon King’s Army! Are you running around with demons now!?”

“That is correct, saint. The great and noble warrior says he will punish the ugly demons, but why are you stopping him?”

When he said that with a wry smile, the saintess answered firmly.

“Is that so important?”

“What?”

“Ma, Maria! What are you saying now?”

“Stopping unjust evil and protecting the powerless good, that’s all.”

“Saint, what will you do if you get stabbed by that unfair warrior?”

“Are you forgetting who was the one who resisted the devil’s army to the end in a war where defeat was predicted?”

Oh right. This foolish saint is a person who commits extremely foolish acts while calling herself a god.

Damn, I didn’t expect this outcome.

The good news is that

Uuuung-!

A golden shield surrounds me and the saint, blocking Excalibur. This is the famous ‘Sun Barrier’.

The strongest barrier on the continent that blocked hundreds of thousands of demon lords.

No matter how powerful the hero is, he cannot break through this barrier. And if you hold out just a little longer, the Celts who heard the commotion will bring the leader of the Tower of Babel.

Chief Hades, the god who presides over Hell. When he comes, no matter how brave he is, he has no choice but to take a step back. This is a truth that applies to everyone on earth, unless you are the devil.

“Maria!”

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-!!!

but.

“You shouldn’t be like this! That guy is the Joker! The main enemy of the continent, Joker!”

Damn it!

This is when the assumption is made that the saint’s body is fine.

“Qu… !”

“Saint, your complexion is very bad. Why don’t you just give up and hand me over.”

“No. I never learned how to ignore the poor weak.”

“You also heard it. Actually, I’m not a pitiful weakling. It’s Joker, Joker. Northern Grand Duke of the Demon King’s Army.”

“That’s who you were when you were in the world. This is Tartarus. Now you are just a prisoner like me.”

“ Well, the momentum is good. Saint, why don’t you wipe the blood flowing from your mouth?”

“Ugh… !”

She is a saint who has not been able to eat properly for several days, has barely slept, and has once sacrificed her own life to demonstrate divine power. It was even said that he had been fighting the demon king’s army alone for about 20 days before entering Tartarus.

Even if he falls, he is a person who should have fallen long ago. No matter how strong the sun barrier is, it cannot block the hero’s sword in its current state. It is a fact that is nothing short of an immutable truth.

Kugugugugugung-!!

The power applied to the hero’s Excalibur increases. Even though it is safely protected by the sun’s barrier, its power is clearly felt.

“Saint, give up.”

“I told you I couldn’t do that.”

“Are you saying you want to die together now?”

“We do not sit idly by and watch those who are suffering. Even if I die, I will keep my creed.”

“Tsk, if I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have come forward.”

Blah blah blah blah-!!!

A long crack was drawn in the barrier. A destructive ravine splits the land of the sun, creating a long canyon.

Soon, a meteor shower falling through that canyon will hit us.

“Maria! This is the last time! If you don’t put up the barrier right away, I’ll cut you and Joker together!”

The warrior shouts in a desperate voice. Even so, there was a wicked smile on the corner of his mouth.

Perhaps after we die, the world will say, ‘The saint who confided in Joker is punished by the hero.’ Well, this is how the article will be written.

… I can’t leave it like that.

I have no regrets about dying alone, but a saint who sacrifices her life for me, her enemy, is stigmatized.

Just a little bit, it’s annoying!

“Hey, warrior.”

“Joker? Are you trying to leave a last will?”

“No… No, can you handle this?”

In the end, this is all I can do.

Guts and eloquence.

“What do you mean!”

The sword energy in the warrior’s Excalibur became even stronger. It radiates so much heat that it seems like it would melt snow just by looking at it.

“This is our death row inmate.”

“I know! Isn’t that why you’re trying to kill me faster?”

“No… We are destined to be guillotined in the Imperial Square in three days.”

“What kind of thing is that!”

“Are you stupid? Who do you think sentenced us to death?”

The answer is, we all know.

“… .”

“He’s not answering. I’ll do it for you. It’s the devil, the devil.”

“Demon… ? What are you doing now… .”

“The saintess, please stay still for a moment. Hero, think carefully. If they kill us now, it would be against the ‘Devil’s orders.’ If you have the confidence to handle it, give it a try.”

I put my hand on the saint’s armpit. My five fingers moved back and forth rapidly, tickling her.

“Hi!”

The saintess let out a cute moan and writhed. I never thought there would be such a cute side, so I watched it again. Saint.

Ugh.

At my tickling, the sun barrier that the saintly woman had spread was lifted. She hurriedly tried to open the barrier again, but I didn’t stop and moved my hand to hinder her.

“Now, warrior. Try it.”

“… !”

Completely defenseless. Taking it a step further, I stretched out my arms and stuck my head out. It was a posture of putting one’s head against one’s head.

“You said something to the saint, right? The Demon King is so scary, with his red horns rising so high as to pierce the clouds, and the black glow from his eyes covering the sky… Think about it carefully.”

When there was a barrier, he fought hard with all his might, but when the barrier was removed, the warrior stopped swinging Excalibur. No, I couldn’t.

I whispered with strength in my speech. Very secretly and sweetly, as if the devil were offering a contract to a weak human. Again, insidiously.

“Qu… !”

“The devil doesn’t like it when his orders are violated. You know that well, right?”

In fact, what you just said is false. Because the devil is a utilitarian. Regardless of the process, it is the devil who shouts that it is good as long as the result is good.

So, I asked for an answer. Let the hero agree before he shakes his head.

“You know well, right?”

“I know, but… .”

“Think carefully. Because there is a lot of time. Ah, Hades, the leader of the Tower of Babel, will come down soon, but our hero has a lot of time, right?”

“… !”

“The life I have earned, I must use it properly. You saved the people of the entire continent by turning your back and kneeling before the devil.”

The warrior’s eyes were shaking like an aspen tree trembling. His Excalibur was also trembling along with its owner.

The Frivolous Bloody Joker, I didn’t get that nickname for nothing. If it’s not necessary, it’s a nickname he earned by subduing his enemies with his finger-sized tongue.

A cup of blood is enough to conquer a country. When others form a river overflowing with red blood.