Vol 1 Chapter 12 (2/2)

It was supposed to be an abnormal species of huge Chiiinu they were looking for. That alone was troubling, but why is there a rare demon appearing in this area? More than that there is the frightful Nine-tails as an opponent that can take out an army alone.

They don’t know why.

As if embodying the reactions of those who heard the report, the trees of the Hana Flower Forest shook tremendously. Even knowing that it was just the wind, it was still eerie.

“What do we do, tenth seat?” (Deputy)

“We do not know the fighting power of the Chiinu, but the reason why ours were annihilated was due to the fox-fire of the Nine-tails… Leave the Nine-tails to me. If it’s a monster, there is no problem so long as you outnumber it.” (Grendel)

“Understood.” (Deputy)

A man who is a deputy of the Imperial agency speaks to a young man wearing different clothing. The young man is Grendel “Glyph Scale,” the tenth seat of the magic librarians, and one of the strongest single martial artists the Empire boasts. As proof as the tenth seat he has the character X engraved on the collar of his black coat. However, he is not necessarily the weakest member of the ten. The strongest magic librarian who died during the incident two years ago with the demons was the second seat.

“Well, shall we go?” (Grendel)

Tying his long golden hair into a bundle so it doesn’t blow about, he begins to walk quickly.

Trusting Grendel and his power as one of the strongest magic librarians, the agency members killed their fear and followed him into the Hana Flower Forest.

“But the monster and the Nine-tails is completely irregular…Did you mean that Nine-tails? The one sealed in Alfan?” (Grendel)

Behind the Deputy an officer reacted to Grendel’s words. Retrieving doc.u.ments from his pocket he pulls up to their side.

If Grendel were to look at the doc.u.ments out of the corner of his eye, it would show detailed information on state secrets, such as a map including the surrounding countries in addition to the strategy on the current mission the agency was on.

Just stopping at the area where the information was written, the officer raised his face and declared it to Grendel.

“Last night before dawn, a high power magical pulse was recorded coming from Wendell Plateau. But that seal is the multiple barrier created by Talos the sixth himself. So easily…I did not think it was a seal that could be solved in just 100 years.” (Officer)

Wendell Plateau. It is a s.p.a.cious and comfortable plateau eastward of the Empire and past the Hana Flower Forest. There are almost no tall plants, while carnivores hide themselves in the spa.r.s.e bushes. In such a place. A magical pulse was confirmed in the Wendell plateau.

The Nine-tails’ seal should have been in the Alfan Mountains. If the rock fell from the Alfan Ranges for some reason…it would not be amusing if someone crazy released it.

“…But there is complete evidence of this situation?” (Grendel)

“Yes. Be careful.” (Officer)

“Hmph…” (Grendel)

The true meaning behind Grendel’s fearless smile, his men had no idea.

Seeing such an expression made the deputy nervous. Surely, there are no words to describe such a feeling.

If the Nine-tails had truly reappeared, then the tragedy that occurred 100 years ago could possibly happen again. Grendel was still silent after listening to the information of the report, but without hesitation he ordered the advance of his subordinates.

To his deputy, Grendel smiled and declared, “No, wait. The only one to hunt a demon from 100 years ago should be a magic librarian. I think this is a good opportunity to prove the greatness of the current Imperial forces.” (Grendel)

“Y, Yes…!” (Deputy)

What a terrifying being.

The deputy thought so frantically. This is a magic librarian. This is the trump card of the empire.

The deputy was filled with both admiration and astonishment.

The threat of the monster and the a.s.sault of the demon somehow seemed more manageable with a magic librarian around. It was more than enough to make him think it was a daring approach.

In the dense forest, Grendel waded through the thorns and bushes and raised his foot over roots before he suddenly stopped.

“Tsu—” (Grendel)

“Tenth seat?” (Deputy)

“Get down, you guys.” (Grendel)

“What!?”

The words of Grendel came quickly just as flames began to attack from the sky.

The screaming blue fire that seemed like a direct hit was prevented without difficulty by Grendel standing in front.

“…It’s not peaceful. What is this sudden attack?” (Grendel)

“For a human being, I suppose you’ll do.” (Nine-tails)

“Ho…?” (Grendel)

A girl landed lightly on the ground.

She appeared to be about twenty years old. Young and feminine with such an appearance…no. Wrong. He understood that she was not human being, even without the tremendous pressure she wore. White triangular ears grow from the side of her head. Further evidence of her non-humanness descended to the ground; silver fox tails, nine of them.

“Are you a Nine-tails? The sealed Nine-tails?” (Grendel)

“You are…soldiers of the Empire.” (Nine-tails)

“Soldiers? No, there is no army in the Empire, only the proud ruling Imperial Academy.” (Grendel)

Is this Grendel’s terrible courage? There is an immense pressure like countless stabbing needles being emitted by this Nine-tails. In spite of this, Grendel retains his usual composure. Behind the Deputy, the people of the agency are already trembling and cannot even cry out.

“Heh. Well, we were heading to subjugate a Shovel dog. If it’s just a gigantic Chiinu, even just you guys will be fine?” (Grendel)

“W, what…?” (Deputy)

“Even without you here, I will be fine. Besides, don’t you think that standing without working hurts the reputation of the of the Imperial Academy agency?” (Grendel)

For an opponent like this, it is impossible for him to move freely while defending his men.

With Grendel, he was still nonchalant about defeating the Nine-tails.

As a famous Imperial magic librarian, his strength had already been determined.

However, it is an opponent he can most likely win against so long as he fights with all his strength. No, rather, there is almost no possibility he will lose.

But his subordinates are in the way. Turning his back, Grendel ordered his men.

What he really wanted to do was to quickly go and subdue the Chiinu.

“Go! That’s an order!” (Grendel)

“Yes!!” (Deputy)

As ordered, the Deputy slipped from the side of Grendel and headed towards the back.

However, the nine-tails didn’t miss this.

“Out of the way.” (Nine-tails)

“Do you think that I will let you?” (Grendel)

However, the fox-fire released by the nine-tails was quickly repelled by Grendel. The nine-tails eyebrows twitched at the intact Grendel’s speed.

“Now, shall we start?” (Grendel)

White, red, and green. Spheres of three colors that felt full of extraordinary magical power began dancing around Grendel.

To Grendel lifting the corners of his mouth, the Nine-tails furrowed her eyebrows.

Grendel of the Magic Librarians appeared! ▼

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