Chapter 21 (1/2)

『It’s the Demon Lord’s domain, 《Demon’s Territoria》』

「Haa…… Haa…… S-so tired……」(Tao)

「…… Kazuha. I propose we take a break……」(Ruru)

Said the little girl and china girl who had fallen behind.

After entering the 『Demon Lord’s domain,』 the monster’s strength has remarkably increased.

Even Tao’s dagger isn’t causing any damage.

So we shared duties.

Tao’s duty was to protect Ruru.

Thus, the person with the cheat like swordsmans.h.i.+p (former hero) -me- got the duty to mow down the monsters.

「Eh-? We’re getting closer the Demon lord’s castle so hang in there-」(Kazuha)

「……. Guu…… What a demon…….」(Tao)

「…… A demon… she is……」(Ruru)

The Demon Lord’s domain is filled with uncanny trees and overgrown thickets.

And, inside of that forest people’s faces appear like those in “jinmenju.”¹

I mean, it looks like everything has been manipulated with some sort of magic or something…

(This really is a weird thicket……. as always…….)

『GYAGYAN!!!』

I swung《Angel’s Blame》 in my left hand while in thinking.

(After arriving at the demon lord’s castle…… even is we come face to face with the demon lord…….)

『GEEEeeee!!!!』

I swung 《Angel’s Blame,》 drawing it out to the side then thrusting it upwards, splitting the approaching monster in the air into two.

Ah, this is a『One handed sword』skill called 《Slide Cutter.》

My 『One handed sword』 is the upgraded version of the『Dual swords style,』 so I can still use the skills I’ve learned when only of one of my one handed swords is equipped.

Yep, so convenient.

(…… It’s probably impossible……. to 『steal』 the demon lord’s sword……)

Tao somehow managed to catch up as I looked back.

Indeed, Tao is strong.

She’s lived for many years in『Furthest town.』Furthermore, she was a former 『thief.』

However, comparing it with the many experiences I had as the『hero with the party,』 it’s still too little, is what I think.

Heroes fight everyday.

Then, they arrive here, at the Demon lord’s castle, whether they like it or not.

『GYOEEEeeee!!!!』

I used 《Criminal Darkness》 in my right hand on the next monster that popped out and opened an air hole for him.

(…… But I can’t think of any other way…… This is troublesome……)

『GUHAAAA!!!』

I swing both of my swords in a cross formation and cut the monster in four equal parts.

「……. Wa-…… it…… Haa…… Haa……. You’re too…… fast……」(Tao)

「…… Can you please remove this 《Bind》? Kazuha……」

No.

A dragon is scary.

You’re immediately going to eat me right after I untie you…….

『GAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaa!!!!!!』

A bear like thing suddenly jumped out from behind me so I cut it while spinning. Into two.

There are too many monsters!

『Demon lord’s castle 《Granzyme》』

「Ah~. finally arrived~. Le’s eat~!」

「Haa…… Haa…… We can’t …… eat….. in such a place……」(Tao)

「…… Kazuha’s thinking is already far removed from common sense……」(Ruru)

Said the spirit that already defies common sense……

「Even if you say that, if we’re already inside, ain’t that where we should eat.」(Kazuha)