Chapter 28 (1/2)

Demon Tribe’s Mischief

Night

In the emptiness of the sky, a blue moon hangs aloft. On such occasions in a certain month there is a “Night of the Blue Moon,” and on these nights, there is an increase in demonic activity.

The Demon Empress Kazarin sought out information on Ritone.

「This isn’t good… This was outside of my calculations. Ritone obtained the mother dragon’s divine blessing.」

Peering through the memory of a spy who had infiltrated the Shylock House, Ritone, who originally should have been weak, had gone through a surprising sudden growth.

「Ever since I’ve been awoken, as far as I’ve gone in trying to revive the Demon Emperor, there has only been a single “Night of the Blue Moon”… It’s really vexing!」

Having been sealed, she grieved over the inability to move around freely.

「Still, all the more reason… Kufufu~. I’ll make the Demon Prince awaken earlier than planned, and let him build up his power.」

Murmuring to herself, Kazarin headed north to the «Copper Rank» Liliput Territory.

After several hours of flying in the sky, she arrived at her destination.

「… As usual, the land is still covered with holes.」

Overlooking the ground from the air, Kazarin mutters.

Here, back in the ancient era when the great war between the Demons and Humans occurred, on occasion, humans who disliked fighting came and built up a place with numerous dungeons as refuges.

Inside that place was a lone burning light. Many human beings inhabit it; it was the territory capital shelter.

The entrance to the constructed underground inner palace of the «Copper Rank» Liliput territory is at the center of the palace square.

Kneeling down nearby, Kazarin prayed quietly.

「My brethren, one of the six demon princes, Tsuchigumo of the Land. In response to my prayer, awaken!」

With a hand on the ground, she prayed for a short while.

Then, a section of the ground swelled, and a huge spider rose.

「Shuyuyuyuyuyuaaaaaaaaa」

The spider spat a thread as it tried to entangle Kazarin.

「Oops, though it just woke up, it’s still lively.」

Kazarin, smiling wryly, flew up into the air.

「Hey, the opponent you need to defeat is over there. Don’t make any mistake.」

Kazarin points towards the nearby entrance.

The huge spider entered into the hole.

«Copper Rank» Liliput Territorial Capital [Shelter]

Many adventurers are currently meeting there.