episode_0136

““Rock, Paper, Scissors!””

“True, true, true!”

“You got caught, sister.”

“Ugh!”

A coast where you can vaguely see the demon spirit.

The destination was clearly visible, but we still couldn’t move forward.

It is not that there is no means of crossing the sea.

With Fabiel’s help, I rented a ship and there was a mermaid guide to help me navigate to the Demon Territory.

Although fully prepared, the only thing missing was a sword, and they were waiting for news from Scathach.

An indefinite wait.

I had to spend a lot of time waiting for her to come.

In my case, it was an opportunity to adjust to my newfound powers, but honestly, it wasn’t beneficial.

‘I can’t figure it out.’

I can feel that the divine power permeating Naedan has greatly increased.

However, there was no change in the amount of divine power I could manifest.

The fact that it could be used continuously without the divine power depleting was a definite advantage, but it was subtle.

‘This may be useful when fighting against the legion’s henchmen, but in the battle against the Demon King, it will be worthless… … .’

The reason why Abel was the only one who was able to inflict damage on the Demon King is simple.

This is because the sword was swung with so much sacred power that even the Demon King could not ignore it.

On the other hand, looking at my current divine power, it wouldn’t be strange at all if the Demon King picked his nose and laughed at me.

‘Is it a difference in religious beliefs?’

Abel was the most faithful warrior of all time.

They praised and worshiped God and exalted God’s name with each victory.

There were ample grounds for the gods to be willing to accept him.

But I was different from Abel. Atheists prioritize their own interests and treat God accordingly.

Even when I learned about Diana right away, I had no awe at all and was wondering how I could receive her power.

If they had chosen the person who was the furthest from faithfulness, I think I would have been on the shortlist.

“What are you worrying about?”

“ I don’t know what to do with this extremely poor divine power.”

“I hope this doesn’t mean that the first hero’s divine power is poor.”

Alaina did not remember any memories with Abel.

Nevertheless, he was glaring at me, as if he instinctively valued his relationship with the first hero.

“No way. The divine power I was talking about refers to the amount that can be released at once.”

“Ah, that was the problem.”

“It is a holy sword in name and color. Do you have any tips that might be helpful? Don’t give the old-fashioned advice that you just have to practice sincerely.”

“You’ve become more shameless while I’ve been out of sight.”

“I’m not saying that training is bad. Just trying to practice peacefully is difficult to handle with the fast-paced flow of the times.”

The devil invited me.

But I decided to go to a quiet mountain range and practice in order to completely stop him.

After a while, the Demon King became angry at the fact that I did not come and ordered all the Demons to invade.

When I finished my training, I realized that the western continent had become the territory of demons.

Since the series of processes I had just come up with were stories that were considered credible, I had no choice but to hurry.

I have no more time to delay.

“There is no trick. Realize your power honestly through practice… … .”

“Fight against strong enemies. Right?”

“You know very well, but you’re asking such a question.”

“There might be an easier way.”

If I had to fight the Demon King in my current state, I would have postponed the decisive battle.

But fortunately, I had an opponent who promised to fight other than the Demon King.

A demon group that ranks third in the Demon King’s army and has the strongest military power except the Demon King.

I had to make up for my shortcomings by fighting with her.

“Unfortunately, there is no such way. And Rihanna? I don’t think I can delay any longer.”

“So, it looks like the Demon King is more impatient than expected.”

The demonic energy gushing out from beyond the sea was becoming thicker.

Even the demon camp was aware of my existence.

He must have sensed the first hero’s divine power that Molturtle possessed, and he probably also knows that it was transferred to me.

Even though I know I’m ready, I can’t help but feel jealous because I’m not going.

Therefore, that is a warning. A warning that if you don’t come right away, they will invade.

“What are you going to do? Are you going to ignore it and wait for Scathach? Or are you going to leave right away?”

“… … Everyone is so welcoming, wouldn’t it be a shame if you didn’t go?”

“You’re saying you’re leaving Scathach behind.”

“Skaha can come by flying. It’s not like the Devil’s Castle appears immediately after crossing the sea.”

“You mean to move forward slowly and wait for Scathach to arrive?”

I stood up without answering.

At the same time, the eyes of the swordsmen who were killing time focused on me.

As I stretched and relaxed my tight muscles, everyone except Alaina and Hibana followed my actions as if it was natural.

“It’s departure!”

I climbed onto the ship with my swords and cut the mooring rope.

As the demons wanted, they were planning to make a fuss in the demon territory.

“Lian!”

“Ah, Fabiel.”

“Please, good luck!”

“Thank you for your help. And this place is dangerous, so take your family and go on a trip somewhere. It will all be over by the time you come back.”

“Hahaha! You’re already betting that he’ll be back.”

“How can people live their whole lives in the land of unclean people? Of course I will come back, after taking the Demon King’s hand.”

“I understand. I’ll be waiting to hear good news.”

“Yes.”

As the sea route to the demon territory was created, the ship began to move slowly.

Fabiel’s appearance gradually moving away.

I thought that it would be nice to have a drink with him someday and laugh and talk.

“Unlike Maxwell, he is a good person.”

“If you told Maxwell that you were going to fight the Demon King, he would have been scared and ran away, thinking that the Demon King’s revenge would come back to him too?”

“If not, then it is someone other than Maxwell.”

Some may question whether this is too harsh an assessment, but everything Hibana said was true.

Because he was the one who joined hands with the demons and tried to destroy me, who had helped me so much.

Even though his limbs were cut off and he was scheduled for mandatory neutering, there was not a shred of sympathy.

“It’s so strange. My ultimate goal was to stomp an opportunistic pig, but when I opened my eyes, I found myself on my way to fight the devil.”

“Oppa, you said life doesn’t always go as you think!”

“That’s why I said life is fun.”

“It’s fun to go to the Demon Territory alone… Me?”

I wondered if the devil or a witch had instilled strange knowledge into the twins.

I looked straight ahead, deciding to find out later which bastard was speaking.

A black arrow flying straight between the eyes.

He snatched it right before it touched the skin and broke the shaft of the arrow.

My palms were stinging because it contained demonic energy, but I was able to shake off the demonic energy with divine power.

“He does something very cute as a welcome greeting.”

As we got closer to the demon territory, a long coastline became visible.

A line of demons was captured pulling the bowstring toward the ship.

It seems that the demons have a custom of turning guests into corpses and taking them away.

“A housewarming gift would be enough.”

Scattered around were the heads of demons.

I was about to take out my sword because I thought it would be nice to cut them all down and stain the Demon King’s Castle with blood.

But I put the half-drawn sword back.

“Shoot!”

Toad doo doo doo!

The arrows from the bowstring were shooting at me all at once, making a sound.

I had to avoid it or fight back with my sword, but I watched leisurely.

“I can’t take my neck with me.”

Grrr!

A shadow was cast covering the entire ship, and at the same time, a bright red breath appeared in the sky.

Even so, the dark arrows burned black as they passed through the breath, and steam rose from the sea where the breath touched them.

A high-temperature flame that evaporates even sea water at once.

There were few beings in the world that could do this.

“Owner!”

“I’m late.”

“I’m sorry!”

A woman with red hair coming down from the sky.

He landed softly on the hull and smiled brightly.

However, due to my criticism, he immediately became tearful and bowed down.

A dragon race with sharp eyes but a soft heart.

Its identity was a magic sword made using the body of a dragon, which is said to be the pinnacle of living things.

“Welcome. I was waiting.”

“… … Yes!”

“To say you were waiting, wasn’t it because you had already set off?”

“Scrap metal, be careful!”

I wanted to take Hibana’s side this time.

Anyway, Scathach finally joined safely, and her friend who came with her was burning all the demons on the coastline.

A spectacular opening ceremony rarely seen in the gloomy Demon Territory.

My own war has begun.