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”《Bright Eater》”

The spell was a dark type magic that devoured light. Light-hating monsters used the spell on their dwelling to clear away said light, but it could also be used in cases like this.

The flash quickly disappeared, revealing Mirror stupidly trying to escape. With is back wide open I quickly closed in on him while lengthening and strengthening my claws, then carved a large X into his back.

”Gaaah?! Why did the 《Flash Baton》's light...”

He looked like he was about to fall, but somehow managed to maintain his balance. Even if he'd fallen, his punishment still wasn't over.

”It's gonna be a b.i.t.c.h, but I gotta fight.”

For whatever reason he was grinning ear to ear. First he was running, now he thinks he can win? If so, he's quite the optimistic guy. This time I'm a demon at full power. Although since he doesn't know it’s me, it doesn't really matter all that much.

”Just diiee!”

Mirror drew his sword and came at me. Again, brazenly coming in from the front like an idiot; he really needed a combat lesson. Flying around behind him, I grasped his sword arm and mercilessly broke it.

”Geh...?!”

Mirror managed to suppress his voice without screaming, dropped his sword, then put some distance between us. I was rather impressed that he didn't scream.

”s.h.i.+t f.u.c.k...why is there still such a strong demon around after the Demon Lord was already killed?”

He glared at me while grabbing his broken arm. If he still had enough energy to glare, he was still fine. I had no intention of giving him any time to rest. I drew in close and delivered a powerful kick to his abdomen, sending him flying like a soccer ball. He only stopped when he collided with a tree.

”I am yet to be sated. Sc.u.m, you would be wise to prepare yourself.”

I needed to get back to Cecilia soon, so it was time to end it. I was no longer the human Youki, but the demon Youki, and I could be as cruel as I desired. Time to beat him within an inch of his life.

Mirror took a dagger into his unbroken hand, and came at me again. He was faster than before, and I deduced the dagger was the source of his enhanced speed. Still, it was useless against me.

Punching him with all my strength, he slammed into the ground hard enough to cause a small tremor. He stopped moving, and I used that time to fly into the air, then, using the momentum of the fall, I drove my fist into his gut. I could hear the sound of bones breaking. He coughed up blood, so a number of organs must have been injured.

As Mirror collapsed, I proceeded to break both his legs, along with every single weapon I found on his person.

I then grabbed Mirror by the scruff of his neck, and used my wings to take off into the sky. After a bit, I reached our destination.

”Gahah... Where...are you taking, me...?!”

I thought he'd resist, but it took all he had just to speak. He had injuries to one arm and both legs, broken bones, and damaged organs. I had also destroyed all his remaining weapons. He was in no condition to fight.

”......”

Our destination was a river.

Previously, Cecilia told me it'd be a good idea to learn more about the geography of the land, so I had studied a bit. If I remembered right, this river lied near the border of the Gallis Empire.

”Hey, it couldn't be, you...”

”You are not even worthy to die by my hand, cur.”

”Ah, ahahahaha, don't f.u.c.k with me! I'll never forgive you for this! This humiliation...”

I let go of the grip I had on his neck. With a crazy smile on his face, Mirror dropped into the river.

If he was lucky, he'd wind up back in his country. I promised Cecilia I wouldn't kill him after all. I made sure he fell into the river, then hurried back.

”Phew...”

After I landed, I reverted my muscles back to normal. My jacket and pants were shredded, but it couldn't be helped. ...I wondered what the villagers would think happened when I returned? I was worried they might think me a pervert.

”...Oh whups, almost forgot.”

I broke off my horn and removed my wings. It hurt like a b.i.t.c.h, but I endured it.

Finally, I removed the wig and put it in the tattered pocket of my jacket. I was back to being the human Youki.

”I'd best be getting back to Cecilia now.”

After completely crus.h.i.+ng Mirror, I ran back to my beloved Cecilia.

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