Vol 2 Chapter 8 (1/2)
Chapter 8
Volume 2 Chapter 8
City of Water Mermila V [Pearl Pieces, and the Reaction to its Power]
“Experiment Success…!!” (Desiree)
“Haha…hey wait a moment and listen to me magic librarian before you swallow a pearl piece…” (Shuten)
What kind of joke is this.
That was the only thought occupying my chest.
What was this? (何だよそりゃあよ) Didn’t the G.o.ddess say human beings couldn’t take it in?
Or perhaps, does this mean a magic librarian is on the level of the monster?
Unconsciously, I found a gulp shuddering through my throat that I couldn’t stop. (戦慄を禁じ得ない俺の喉が、知らず知らずのうちにごくりと鳴った)
The bas.e.m.e.nt second floor. Although it is more than ten meters difference in height, I can certainly feel the intimidation of that baldy.
Slicking back his blue hair, his mouth twisted at the corners into a smirk.
“Now I clearly understand the reason why you are looking for it…its seems this demon has only power caught in its sight.” (Desiree)
“That’s not it, I’m gathering them because the balance of the world will collapse otherwise, that’s the kind of mindset I have.” (Shuten)
“Ho…? Surely the power balance is already disturbed…what were you doing with such a lofty idea?” (そんな高尚な考えでやってたのか？) (Desiree)
“You’re just a little too idiotic Monocle Baldy.” (Shuten)
“Mono…!?” (Desiree)
His eyes opened wide.
If you provoke me I’ll provoke you. Even if it is Monocle Baldy.
Though there is a large difference in our ages. (年齢俺と大して変わらんっぽいけど)
“…I will kill you in earnest.” (Desiree)
“I have a reason to kill you now.” (Shuten)
He took in a pearl piece.
To be honest, it wasn’t a problem to lose one. I have given one to Flare Reel, and surely if there is one or two less the G.o.ddess will not get angry.
However, if the other party becomes the Imperial Academy, then it is a different story.
I do not know about the magic librarians, but the center of the Imperial Academy is a group of people who want to conquer the world. If the existence of the pearl pieces is brought to such a place, then the balance of power will quickly collapse.
“Fuu…” (SFX for exhaling, don’t know who says it)
That man, Desiree, jumped. In a moment he was on the same first floor as me.
Hid black coat fluttering, he rearranged his monocle and readied his naginata.
Between me and that guy, there is only the ground floor that I had hit and broken earlier.
However, this is really bad. It cannot be helped anymore…the only thing left is to kill him and recover the pearl piece like I did at the time of the Kuchiinu.
…I’ll have to get serious.
“Come, Monocle Baldy. I will split your forehead splendidly.” (Shuten)
“These words of a c.o.c.kroach” (Desiree)
“Who is a c.o.c.kroach!! These respectable horns are not antennae!!” (Shuten)
“And I’m not bald!! I just have a broad forehead!!” (Desiree)
Holding the Demon slayer, I glanced over for a moment.
He disappeared.
Now!!
The sound of metal rang out, and the wind pressure blew up.
“Gu, watch it…!!” (Shuten)
“Hooh…my power has increased…to the extent that I can suppress this thing!!” (Desiree)
“It’s not that sweet is it!!” (Shuten) (甘くみてんじゃ、ねェ)
The clas.h.i.+ng of my axe and the naginata is enough to raise a windstorm.
And with pure technical skill, reached even hig
her speeds.
But my only proprietary patent is raw power…!!
With a high speed sidestep, I avoided Desiree and swung towards the guy, who fell back with a half step. Obviously he avoided it just as the large axe covered his immediate area.
“One sec.” (Shuten)
“Why you-” (Desiree)
The iron blade attacked and traced along the handle of the big axe to flip up the Demon Slayer. Then, when I tried to place a kick on his solar plexus, it was prevented by the naginata handle.
Leaping upward, I swung the Demon Slayer from above.
Instantly understanding its trajectory, the naginata deflected it with minimal movement.
“I will not be the one to receive the attack properly…!”
“Tsu…!!!” (Shuten)
I fell while changing my posture slightly, and landed low while blocking the naginata, then attacked from below by kicking towards his chin.
“Stop kicking!” (Desiree)
“Ha…!!” (Shuten)
Wielding the Demon Slayer, Desiree avoided being grazed by it by moving his head. The response from his naginata was fast, and sparks scattered from the direct clash. At the same time, there was tremendous wind pressure, causing my hair to fly around.
The conflict of the forces…reflected each other, and withdrew. We jumped back from each other.
“…Huh, equal. I don’t mind it though.” (Shuten)
“It’s this arrangement.” (Desiree)
Spitting out his words like discarding them, he was shocked. Although I’d agree that we’re evenly matched, I’m the one who is shocked.
He is still using his Divine Phenomenon Phase Skill.
“Well, okay. Trying to surpa.s.s this monster Oni with pure physical skill…may not be realistic. But with this, it is a different story.” (Desiree)
Then, the large naginata of Desiree is dyed dark blue.
The aura that sprung from that strong man and drifting is completely different from the former one.
Ohh, this is a battle to the death.
It is not on the same level as fighting Grendel.
—Divine Phenomenon Phase Skill [Ancient Refining Blade Edge Rising Forge] —
Shaking his Naginata, he drew his body back into the stance.
Well, I can do it too. I did it in the fight with the Kuchiinu, charge.
Pulling my Demon Slayer behind me as if to swing it like a bat. This is my strongest attack.
Fill it with my strength, with magic, all of my power.
In this hand wielding the Demon Slayer, through my arms and legs. Save it up. Just for one victorious blow.
“Die, you %$&*# demon.” (Desiree)
“Come on over Monocle Baldy.” (Shuten)
Did he move at the same time he spoke? The distance between both sides shrinks without hesitation. I swung the great axe like it was bamboo. On the other side, Desiree released his naginata with a swing.
Along with a tremendous sound, huge sparks scattered where the Demon Slayer and the large naginata hit. I clench my teeth and put as much as I can to push against the Divine Phenomenon…and crush it…!
“What..!?” (Desiree)
“Whether it’s your Divine Phenomenon or just your magical ability…!! Either way, it is only a matter of putting in power that surpa.s.ses it..!!!” (Shuten)
“I have never heard…of such a countermeasure…although it is technically correct…there is no one who wields such individual force…!!” (Desiree)
Sound, power, and light criss-cross between me and Desiree, just like a chainsaw cutting against an iron plate.
Thanks to the charge or something like that the Demon Slayer wasn’t sliced, but it is still obvious that the blade is being scratched.
Keep it up just a little longer Demon Slayer…!
“Ha…It seems my Divine Phenomenon was aimed too high, ^#%&!!” (Desiree)
“Aaaaaaahhhhh!!” (Shuten)
Desiree’s aura increased.
At the same time, I could see in my mind’s-eye that my Demon Slayer would be overwhelmed in a moment. Whether for good or bad, I was blown away into the wall.
“Gah…!!” (Shuten)
Oh…I was fortunate not to hit my head.
My breathing is a bit painful, but it’s still fine.
Desiree was breathing hard, with his posture returning the grimoire naginata to his shoulder. It seems his eyes still galre at me in disdain, still lighted by murderous intent, and I want to say that those are my eyes.
“After killing you, that research-worthy crystal…the pearl pieces? I will collect them.”
“Ha ha…Is that so?” (Shuten)
“Can you hold only one?” (Desiree)
“…Well, if I’m fighting like this while holding a pearl piece…I’ll be suspicious, right…?” (Shuten)
Huh…
Even though my opponent was a magic librarian, I thought that if the other party only had one pearl piece I’d be fine.
Pulling it out of my s.h.i.+rt, I roll the darkened pearl in the palm of my hand.
“Somehow, I still can’t integrate it.” (Shuten)
“Huh?” (Desiree)
“Since it’s painful, I don’t really want to use it.” (Shuten)
“It seems like you are quite the sweet guy.” (Desiree)
“Oh well…rather than handing over the pearls to a magic librarian, if it is between killing you in exchange for suffering, or inadvertently being killed by you, I’d choose the former.” (Shuten)
“…Then I will kill you while you are tormented by pain.” (Desiree)
“Uh, please wait a minute?” (Shuten)
“Don’t compare to those stupid Kingdom Knights.” (Desiree)
Alright.
I certainly got a flashy injury, though my back is still sore from hitting it.
Pulling myself from the cracked wall, I get up. No, I’m sure the research inst.i.tute is ruined.
“You have been killed by an upper rank, and if pardoned you will be used to promote my study of the pearl pieces.” (Desiree) (お前が上位に殺されて、珠片の研究とか進められても勘弁だしな)
“Should such words come from the honorable president of the research inst.i.tute?” (Shuten)
“It’s a t.i.tle only.” (Desiree)
“That’s not an honor you idiot!!” (Shuten)
Always talking c.r.a.p about people, every time.
……Fuu.
In front of us was the stony ground. Extremely broken stones.
“…Have you resolved yourself?” (Shuten)
“Even a hopeless demon like you can feel pain right?” (Desiree)