Evil God’s Equipment

Heehee!

Exciting farming time!

I reached out my hands and began to rummage through the treasure chest.

Weapons radiating a black glow, accessories adorned with red gems, shields with unfamiliar engravings…

Everything seemed to be Crimson Bind’s friends.

Most of the equipment, however, was too big for me.

Do all evil gods have to be giants or something?

Some swords were longer than I was tall, and some armor could probably fit three adult men.

After a while, I found a cloak that looked particularly cool.

Carefully taking it out, I saw that it had a hood attached.

The texture was as soft as stroking a cat’s fur.

The black background shimmered with silver embroidery, resembling a starry night sky under the moonlight.

Whoa!

So cool!

Holding the cloak, the familiar status window appeared.

『 “Night Veil” – A cloak like an abyss swallowing starlight. A garment imbued with Mortemion’s power. 』

Oh!

Status window!

Even divine equipment can be identified?

Though I don’t know what power it holds, the name alone is cool enough.

Excited, I tried it on.

“Uh…”

Disappointingly, half of the cloak dragged on the floor.

The hood was so big that it covered my eyes completely.

Inside the hood, it felt like a starry night sky, but I couldn’t see anything, which was a shame.

How tall was the original owner of this cloak?

Must be over 3 meters tall!

It didn’t even fit in Master’s treasure chest…

Hmm…

“Wow! Lycoris, you look so cute! Like a baby wearing adult clothes!”

Mikel-nim smiled brightly, his golden eyes sparkling.

“Do you want it? I can cut the parts that drag on the ground.”

“Ah, yes! Please do!”

I replied with hopeful excitement.

How great it would be if this cool cloak fit me perfectly!

“Evil god equipment isn’t something you can just cut.”

Solaris-nim said, shaking her red hair with a look of frustration.

True…

It’s evil god equipment; it’s not like it can be easily altered…

A wave of disappointment came over me.

But the design was just too appealing.

Like the cloak worn by the strongest assassin in novels…

No, it’s even better!

I didn’t want to give up!

As I hesitated, Mikel-nim suddenly spoke in a bright voice.

“You don’t have to choose just one! Take whatever you want!”

“Wow! Mikel-nim, you’re the best!”

I was so happy I shouted.

He said I could take as many as I wanted!

My heart raced at the unexpected response.

Mikel-nim smiled warmly, clearly pleased by my reaction.

“Heh-heh.”

Back to rummaging through the chest, now looking for items that would go well with the cloak.

Maybe I could find shoes, gloves, or even a gift for Master.

Diving deep into the chest, I pulled out something…

A pile of pink fabric.

Unfolding it carefully…

What is this?

It was a pink bra and panties.

And quite sexy ones at that.

I was a bit taken aback, but they were so beautifully made I couldn’t look away.

Deep pink silk with black lace decorations and floral patterns.

『 “Blood Seducer” – Alluring crimson bra. An item of seduction imbued with Nihililion’s power. 』

『 “Blood Enchant” – Crimson panties that pair with the Blood Seducer. Made from silk soaked in Nihililion’s blood. 』

Seduction power, you say?

My heart raced.

This was a must-have.

It would be the ultimate weapon to show Master!

Heh-heh…

Just thinking about it made my face hot.

Glancing around nervously, I quickly stuffed the underwear into my dress pocket.

Did anyone see?

“Mikel, why is that even here… and why are you letting her take it?”

Solaris-nim looked at me with an exasperated expression.

Eek!

So embarrassing!

“I just picked it up because it was lying around! Don’t say anything if Lycoris wants it!”

Mikel-nim blushed slightly and glanced at Solaris-nim.

My face grew hotter too.

Already embarrassed, Solaris-nim’s expression made it even worse.

Just then, the Crimson Bind at my waist began to vibrate strongly.

The sword emitted a red mist that enveloped a ring inside the chest.

Hmm…

Is it telling me to take this?

The ring was small, with a red onyx stone.

『 “Crimson Circlet” – A ring with a blood-red onyx. Contains Azrael’s oath. 』

Obeying the sword, I picked up the ring.

It looked like it was for a woman.

Placing it on my palm, the deep red onyx glowed as if alive.

“Want the ring? I’ll put it on for you!”

Mikel-nim clapped his hands excitedly and took my left hand.

He carefully placed the ring on my pinky.

The action was so natural, but my face burned.

Eh…

The ring fit perfectly, as if made for my hand.

The red onyx glowed intensely against my skin.

“A sacred artifact… being used as a wedding ring…”

Solaris-nim looked at Mikel-nim as if to say, “What is wrong with you?”

Flap flap!

Miel flapped wings, reacting to the scene, and Solaris-nim smiled mischievously.

“Haha, Miel told Frostia about the affair.”

No!

This is unfair!

What affair?

It’s just a cliché triangle situation!

“Heh-heh! I won! Lycoris is mine now!”

Mikel-nim exclaimed joyfully, his golden eyes sparkling with triumph.

He seemed so happy it left me speechless.

Honestly, the gifts were enough.

Most items didn’t fit anyway.

“I’ve picked everything! Thank you so much, Mikel-nim!”

“You could’ve taken more…”

Mikel-nim looked disappointed.

“Heh-heh. It’s fine.”

“If Miel keeps spoiling you, you’ll get spoiled.”

Solaris-nim smiled again.

Miel, you traitor!

No honey for you for a while!

My transparent feelings seemed to amuse Miel, who quickly flew to hide behind Solaris-nim.

Eep!

…

It was time to depart for the Demon Realm.

Leaving Mikel-nim’s temple, I stood on the clouds of the Heavenly Realm.

The clouds beneath my feet felt soft and warm.

Solaris-nim raised her hand toward the sky, and golden light shot out from her fingertips.

When the light reached the sky, something incredible happened.

From the high heavens, a golden carriage pulled by winged horses descended.

The sight was overwhelming.

The sound of the horses’ wings flapping was like heavenly music.

“Wow!”

Pegasus!

This is just like Apollo’s golden chariot!

Far more magnificent and cooler than any carriage I’ve seen before.

The horses even had shimmering white coats and slightly golden-tipped wings.

We all boarded the carriage.

Miel perched on my head, while Mikel-nim and Solaris-nim sat beside me.

As the carriage moved, I felt weightless, as if defying gravity.

Flying over the clouds of the Heavenly Realm felt fantastical.

Outside the window, endless seas of clouds stretched out.

Occasionally, gaps in the clouds revealed temples of the gods below.

After flying for a while, the red moon near the Colosseum returned to its normal white color.

“Uh, the moon?”

“Only around my temple does it turn red!”

Ah!

Of course, Mikel-nim’s Red Moon!

My own Red Moon ability came from him too!

The carriage was incredibly fast.

With each flap of the Pegasus’s wings, we covered kilometers.

Before long, we arrived at a strange zone.

A clear boundary where white and ash-colored clouds met.

Between them stood a shabby sign.

※ Warning! Beyond here is the Demon Realm! ※

Huh…

Is this really the boundary to the Demon Realm?

I expected something grander, like magical barriers or giant walls…

“Is this the way to the Demon Realm?”

“The gray clouds are neither Heavenly nor Demon Realm. Keep going, and you’ll see black clouds. That’s the real Demon Realm. From here, even Heavenly gods entering could start a war.”

Mikel-nim explained with a serious expression.

So there’s a DMZ here too…

Mikel-nim took my hand, his golden eyes filled with concern.

“Be careful. I’ll seal your divine power now.”

Mikel-nim placed his finger on my forehead.

I felt a heavy sensation, as if my energy was draining away.

I guess Mikel-nim’s divine power was what kept me energized…

“When will my divine power return?”

“Probably in a month. The seal will naturally lift.”

Good.

I’ll escape the Demon Realm in a month and meet Master!

I opened my arms and hugged Mikel-nim tightly.

His body radiated warm, sunny comfort.

“I’ll come back after using my authority on someone who deserves it!”

“Heh-heh! Enjoy yourself and come back after killing him!”

Mikel-nim patted my head affectionately.

His touch was filled with boundless affection.

Well…

I’m really leaving…

Yet, fear of the unknown in the Demon Realm made me hesitate.

What would happen on this grand adventure? Could I return safely to the human world?

Various anxious thoughts swirled in my mind.

As if reading my heart, Solaris-nim approached me.

“You look just like an evil god or their apostle. Nothing bad will happen.”

Solaris-nim’s words gave me confidence.

Right, with my appearance and Crimson Bind, plus this SSS-grade assassin cloak, I can definitely deceive them!

After bidding farewell to Mikel-nim and Solaris-nim, I stepped toward the gray cloud zone.

Miel fluttered above my head, and the cloak dragged behind me.

Stepping into the gray cloud area, I felt something strange.

The clouds beneath my feet weren’t as cozy as those in the Heavenly Realm; they felt damp and fluffy.

With each step, faint ash-colored fog wrapped around my ankles.

Miel fluttered excitedly in front of me, pointing at something.

“Why? What is it?”

Miel kept gesturing to my hair.

Raising my hand to check, I gasped.

“Huh…?”

My hair, tinged with pink, was changing.

The pink hues deepened, turning into a vivid red, as if dipped in blood.

And in that moment, the Crimson Bind at my waist vibrated strongly, causing my entire body to shiver.

The sword’s vibrations were more intense than ever.

The red mist flowing from it thickened into a deep crimson.

It enveloped me, seeping into my skin like a living entity.

“What’s going on…?”

A strange sensation flowed through me.

It felt like divine power, yet different-thicker and more intense.

What’s happening?

Is this because my divine power is sealed?

Miel watched with concern and curiosity, her blue eyes darting between my hair and the sword.

Oddly, I felt more excitement than fear.

As I move away from the Heavenly Realm, the Crimson Bind’s power grows stronger.

Perhaps this change is a good omen.

Walking slowly through the gray cloud zone, the scenery around me changed.

In the distance, black clouds began to appear.

That must be the entrance to the Demon Realm.