Chapter 920: Intermission: The Six-Armed Sword Oni (1/2)

In a corner of the Western Demon Realm, a tremendous flame rose up with a roar. A tornado of flames with enough heat to melt rocks and the ground hollowed out, but it was cut in half in an instant.

Even as the technique she has unleashed has been torn apart, Agni, the Head of the War King's Five General…… Kicking the ground with the smile on her face deepening, she unleashed a flaming punch with unparalleled speed.

Thereupon, six swords intercepted her fist, and the clash of powerful magic power caused the surrounding area to be engulfed in a thunderous roar again.

After a rather intense battle, Agni wiped off her sweat with a refreshed expression and called out to her opponent.

[It was a great battle. You have my gratitude.]

[……No, it was a good workout for me too. Even so, you're quite enthusiastic today.]

[I recently had the opportunity to meet a new strong person, who I heard is now Death King-sama's subordinate, so I'm looking forward to our rematch.]

[Fumu.]

The person Agni was talking to…… A tall woman with short, iridescent bob hair with feelers sticking out of it, and beetle-like wings on her back, nodded as she returned her six arms into two.

[Even so, Sirius-dono's swordsmanship is as amazing as ever. I think you've become even more skilled than before.]

[I appreciate the praise.]

[I've already asked you several times before, so I know what your response will be, but I'll say it again…… Sirius-dono, do you want to join War King-sama's camp? I'm sure you'll make it to the top ranks in no time.]

[I'm glad that you think so highly of me…… but I'm not interested. I have my hands full with my own training. I don't want to belong to any one camp.]

[……I see, it's unfortunate, but I won't force you. However, I'd like it if we could spar again in the future.]

[Yeah, I'd be happy to. It's also good for me to fight with you.]

The insect woman, who seemed to be named Sirius, refused Agni's invitation. This is an exchange that has been repeated many times before.

Sirius is one of the few peak Count-rank in the Demon Realm, known as the ”Six-Armed Sword Oni”, and is the most famous swordsman in the Demon Realm.

However, while she would accept a battle from anyone who challenged her, she refused any solicitations from any camp and spent her time solely training herself.

Agni, who had known her for a long time, knew that Sirius was going to refuse her, so she only accepted her response without particularly minding it and left the place.

After seeing Agni off, Sirius was lost in thought as she cleaned her sword. She was known as the best swordsman in the Demon Realm, but she strongly denied that title.

There is a reason for that. That was also the reason why she continues to train to this day…… It's because of a swordsman she once met.

More than ten thousand years ago, a dual-wielding swordsman stood in front of Sirius, who held no doubt that she was the strongest swordsman in the Demon Realm. It was too long ago for her to clearly remember her face, but she remembers that they are an Insectoid like herself, with long beetle-like horns and a black diamond-like shell.

Even as she was unable to remember her face, Sirius can still vividly remember their battle. Sirius, who believed that her swordsmanship was the strongest in the Demon Realm, was defeated even before she could directly exchange blows with her opponent.