Chapter 32 (1/2)
The Demons and the Demon King – Part 2
Aina was surprised but she didn't feel shocked with the words told while he made a sheepish smile.
Perhaps, the flow of the story was quite understandable and, she had slight ideas what would happen afterwards.
Yes, rather than forcibly bring her, there was no need to put Aina in the prison.
Rather, if he did that, it would be for nothing but a problem.
However, there was no reason not to do so in the case that Aina would a become sacrifice.
She didn't think about it because it was scary even though she realized.
But, there was no need to say such things when they were already at this point.
Although they could run away, the Demon King's daughter, Aina, was there, and… more importantly, Lina was also there.
Aina couldn't forgive such a thing.
”…Don’t you feel guilty by doing this?” (Aina)
”Of course, I don't. It’s fine as long as the Demon King-sama can be resurrected. We will bring down those fools together with that man, torture them and finally, the time to counterattack will come. It will be the time to get revenge on those who called us Demons and despise us!” (Albert)
Looking at that man who loudly shouted, Aina thought that he was crazy.
In the first place, how would they counterattack by resurrecting the deceased?
They would be destroyed again and the Demons would probably be seen as worse than before.
However, she felt pointless to say that, and… moreover, there was no need to say anything.
”…Right. I understand well.” (Aina)
”I'm glad that you understand. Unfortunately, Princess won't be a part of it, so don't feel bad about it. Anyhow, with you as a sacrifice, we will take the first step of revenge!” (Albert)
”…I'm sorry about that, but you can do it on your own.” (Lina)
At that moment, a part of the iron grill blew away.
No, it was completely knocked off.
And while the grill formed a shadow, Lina jumped toward Albert as it was.
Aina was aware that Lina was doing something.
That was why Lina didn't utter any words since the beginning of questioning, and Aina kept talking in order to distract his attention from Lina.
What Lina had in her hand was a short wooden stick that was taken apart from the bed.
Originally, it didn't pose any threat, but it could be understood from how it was used to cut off a part of the iron grill.
When the stick was held by Lina's hand, it became a splendid weapon.
It was a surprise attack from such Rina.
No matter how good Albert was, with this…
”…Hmm. I am thinking… you are not planning to launch a surprise attack on that degree, do you?” (Albert)
”…Eh?” (Aina)
Immediately after that, the air was whirling with something.
It took them a couple of moments to understand it.
No, should it be said that the mind refused to understand it?
It was clear to be seen even though the surroundings were dim. There was a reddish black color liquid… coming from every part from her whole body. It covered Lina’s small body, and she slowly fell on the ground.
”Hmm… that can't do. That reflected my attacks, but that's it. As expected, it should be said that the rebuke was light. I am one of the Demon Heavenly Generals, you know? Despite having similar Special Grade skills, I have prepared a proper countermeasure. Well, anyway, it seems that she will die the way it is now, but… do you have problem with that? I don't mind if you live a little longer because when the time comes for you to die, you will die.” (Albert)
”…Albert!” (Aina)
At that moment, her right hand was protruded because it was a reflexive behavior.
Rather than thinking about something else, Aina was simply thinking that she couldn't forgive him.
When Albert noticed that, he s.h.i.+fted her eyes to her, and… immediately afterwards, he lifted his mouth.
There were no words mentioned, but it could be seen what he wanted to say by the look of his eyes.
It was an eye that had been directed toward anything dozens of times or hundreds of times.
As if those eyes saying ‘what that incompetence is going to do when she can’t use even one magic.’
And Aina suddenly noticed the meaning of his eyes.
Although she somehow felt this… it felt disgusting when Albert called her Princess.
She noticed it now because of that reason.
It was because Albert's voice filled with ridicule.
It was to the extent that it wasn't noticed, but it certainly was.
Now that he didn't need to hide, Aina could clearly feel it from his eyes… well, she also didn't know why.
Nevertheless… she said the word as if to let out all the resentment acc.u.mulated so far.
”…Burn away everything. Flame Arrow!” (Aina)
— Special Rank Magic – Divine Protection of Demon King – Seam into the Mountains: Magic – Flame Arrow
”…Wha!?” (Albert)
Albert's eyes were wide opened as the flame arrow manifested and vigorously hurled.
In the meantime, the arrow shortened the distance at a stretch but the flame arrow was sucked into that face…
”…Eh?” (Aina)
”No… I was surprised. I didn't expect you can use magic.” (Albert)
The arrow dissipated without a trace and this time, it was Aina's turn to be surprised.
At any rate, his magic didn't seem invoked.
It was different from the time with Lina.
During that time, there was evidence that he certainly invoked a magic even though it was a moment.
Nevertheless, the reason why Aina's magic gone was because there was no need to invoke the magic.
In other words, it was a matter of difference in capabilities.
No, Aina really understood such a matter.
However, she couldn't create a small gap…
”Hmmm… you really can use magic, is it? Even though I had sealed your ability with so much trouble…” (Albert)
”…Eh? What…?” (Aina)
”Oh my, you didn't notice that? Well, I'm going to say this for the last time, but yes, I did seal your magic. You couldn't use magic because I sealed it in advance. So, what do you think about this? Isn't something to be expected from the Demon Heavenly Generals? Anyhow, not even a single person noticed it.” (Albert)
Aina was looking at Albert, who had proud expression, in surprise.
That means everything was caused by the man in front of her.
”Why… why did you do such a thing…?” (Aina)
”It was decided that way, you know?. The purpose is to make you to hit the bottom of despair because we decided to sacrifice the Princess since then. Although, they didn't expect me to overdoing it, but… yes, to be honest, I thought about what would happen when you ran away. Well, it can be said from the result, but it is convenient for me when that happened. As I expected, it is not easy to turn their eyes away. Anyhow, thank you for everything, Princess.” (Albert)
Albert lowered down his head while earnestly said so.
Everything that he said just now, even with the words of grat.i.tude, was truly coming from the bottom of his heart. It could be understood even if he didn't say it.
”!?” (Aina)
Because of that, the blood rushed up into Aina's brain.
It was a matter of course.
Everything that happened on that day was because of that man.
Something like that…!