Chapter 119 Very Uncanny Being (2/2)
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With a look filled with expectation, she talked about her earlier magical beast form…… She asked me my thoughts about it, but even if she asked me that, I can’t really think of anything in particular.
[L- Look, there must be something, right? Whether it looks cool or it looks frightening!]
[……Isn’t it hard to move with all those spikes?]
[You’re asking that!?]
I have a feeling that the spikes are going to poke her body if she’s walking around in that form.
As if my words were unexpected, “Kuro” looked astonished and she stiffened…… but after a while, she spoke again looking flustered.
[No, no, but look, there must be something, right!? I never showed you my magical beast mode to you, didn’t I? Is there anything you want to ask me?]
[……Hmmm. Then, can I ask you one question?]
[Mhhmm. Ask me anything!]
It doesn’t seem to bother her that I didn’t have any thoughts about her magical beast mode, but when “Kuro” asked me if I don’t have any question at all, I decided to ask what I’d been wanting to ask “Kuro” while I have the chance.
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“Kuro” looks at me expectantly…… and as I stare into those golden eyes, I leisurely spoke.
[……”Who are you?”]
[……Eh?]
Hearing my question, this time, “Kuro” completely stiffens.
After a moment of heavy silence, “Kuro” had a troubled smile on her face as she spoke.
[What’s with that~~ Kaito-kun, what are you talking about? I’m—– [You’re not Kuro, right?] ——!?]
To be honest, I didn’t have any proof, it was almost like a hunch…… But I’m sure.
She’s in front of me now. This being with the same appearance as Kuro, the same voice, and the same magic power…… isn’t Kuro.
[……What in the world are you talking about, Kaito-kun. What’s your basis for……]
[I don’t have any basis for that. I also don’t know the reason…… However, you’re a different person. You’re not Kuro.]
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[……………..]
Listening to my words I told her filled with a stronger conviction and tone than before, “Kuro” became silent.
And after a short period of silence again…… She spoke with a voice different from before.
[……I must say, I’m quite surprised.]
[ ! ? ]
She still looks like Kuro, but her voice has changed…… to a familiar high-pitched voice.
[That’s the first time I’ve been seen through. I need to revise my opinion of you…… However, for now, I will praise you. Splendid work…..]
[……Phantasmal King, No Face.]
[Yes, it is I. Good gracious, you’re surprising me.]
While applauding in Kuro’s form, the Phantasmal King threw words of praise at me.
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……It’s quite unbelievable. Even now that I know her true identity, I still can’t tell the difference in appearance between the Phantasmal King and Kuro, and even the feeling of her magic power is also the same……
Even earlier, neither Chronois-san, a Supreme God, nor Megiddo-san, one of the Six Kings noticed…… A perfectly unnoticed disguise.
No, rather than calling it a disguise, it might be more appropriate to call it a copy now.
[Miyama Kaito. You have successfully driven away the threat of the War King. I didn’t expect you to pull it off so quickly. Terrific…… It’s making me proud of you.]
[……Why the heck are you saying that with her mouth……]
[However, I’m still not satisfied yet. Show me more…… Your possibilities.]
[………………..]
After announcing in her uncanny voice, that sounded somewhat happy, the Phantasmal King looks straight at me and smiles.
[However, before that…… I must reward you for overcoming your second trial…… You can have this.]
[……This is?]
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Out of nowhere, the Phantasmal King pulls out a small…… card about the size of a playing card, and holds it out to me.
[You’re going to visit the Death King’s residence, aren’t you? Then, I’m sure that this will help you.]
[ ! ? ]
Truly, not only is she uncanny, but she’s also irritating.
I heard that all information is being gathered by the Phantasmal King, and there’s apparently no falsehood in that statement…… This person even knows about such things.
No, in the first place, this person can disguise herself so well that almost no one can recognize her…… She may have been disguised as someone else near me, and she may even be someone among those people I casually greet.
As I feel fear once again for the Phantasmal King, still wearing Kuro’s face, she happily smiles.
[I have high hopes for you. Miyama Kaito…… I hope you keep up the good work and overcome all my trials.]
[……………]
[And then, I will present myself before you…… When you stand before the abyss……]
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[!? Wait!]
[……Let’s meet again.]
Once again, leaving only words, the Phantasmal King disappears like smoke.
Leaving behind an even more uncanny dreadfulness than the last time we met……
Dear Mom, Dad——- Before I knew it, a King blended in. She, who can be aptly described as the embodiment of Empty Illusions, the Phantasmal King—— is a very uncanny being.
Translation:
Phantasmal King: “Eh? No way~!? He already became friends with the War King!? Kuhh~ As expected of my beloved human! Now that’s what I’m talking about! This won’t do, I have to personally congratulate him! I’ll also bring a “present”……. Keep up the good work!”
……is what the good guy said.