Chapter 274: Takatsuki Makoto explores the Demonic Continent (1/2)

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If I had to describe the Demonic Continent in a few words, it would be ‘an ashen colored world’.

The ground, the forest, the river, the sky; they were all dark.

“It didn’t look like this in the long past though…” (Mel)

“Really?” (Makoto)

I asked in response to the bitter words of Mel-san.

“Since that being that calls themselves the God of the Demons, Iblis, showed up, this land has become a land with no light.” (Mel)

“I see…” (Makoto)

Looks like the Demonic Continent has turned into such a scape because of the influence of Iblis.

At that moment, Johnny-san moved his head and glared far away.

“We are being watched.” (Johnny)

“Yes, I feel a gaze.” (Anna)

The ones speaking with tension in their voices are Johnny-san and Anna-san.

Momo seems to be the same, her face is stiff.

My Detection Skill isn’t reacting at all though…

I look around restlessly with Farsight, but I can’t tell at all from where we are being looked at.

The moment I thought this was troubling…

“No worries. The ones who have been ruling this land were us Ancient Dragons. If you are together with me, we won’t be attacked by demons.” (Mel)

“As expected of the White Dragon-san.” (Makoto)

Way too reliable.

“Now then, what will you do from now on, Spirit User-kun? The Great Demon Lord’s Castle, Eden, doesn’t stay in one place; it is a floating castle. Even if we search for it blindly, we won’t find it.” (Mel)

“Please wait for a bit.” (Makoto)

According to the picture book of The Legend of Abel, the Great Demon Lord Castle Eden roams around the skies of the Demonic Continent randomly.

If we fly around without any plans, we will end up wasting our stamina.

(Ira-sama~, can you hear me? I want you to tell me where the Great Demon Lord’s Castle is.) (Makoto)

When in trouble, ask God!

I shall rely on her as much as needed, is what I was expecting, but…

(…Moon…koto…that place is…le…ve…)

Eh?

The signal is…I mean, the thought transmission isn’t working properly?

Ooi, Ira-sama~. Can you hear me?

(……!………..)

No good.

Her voice has gotten even further away.

“What’s the matter, Spirit User-kun?” (Mel)

“Since entering the Demonic Continent, it has gotten more difficult to hear the voice of Ira-sama.” (Makoto)

“Eh?! Isn’t that bad, Master?!” (Momo)

Momo gets flustered, but this was within expectations.

The Demonic Continent is right at the vicinity of the Great Demon Lord.

Ira-sama has told me that there’s a barrier that covers the continent.

Right now Ira-sama must be doing her best calibrating the thought transmission (metaphor).

“Let’s go to some places. There’s a number of things I want to confirm.” (Makoto)

The White Dragon-san lands at an open place nearby.

We go down the back of the White Dragon-san and step onto the ashen land.

“This is…” (Makoto)

The Demonic Continent, huh.

Once again, a gray colored world as far as the eye can see.

It is as if my eyes had lost their ability to perceive colors.

But the most important thing is…

“Dia.” (Makoto)

I call the Great Water Spirit Undine.

“Yes, Our King.” (Dia)

“How’s…here?” (Makoto)

The biggest key here for me is whether my Spirit User Skill is affected.

“Not bad. The Water Spirits are energetic.” (Dia)

“I see.” (Makoto)

I breathe a sigh of relief.

It is not like the crazy barrier at the Deep Sea Temple that denies the existence of all Spirits.

Spirit Users have no problems in the Demonic Continent.

Now then, how about the others?

“Looks like there’s no problem with the Wind, Earth, and Fire Spirits.” (Johnny)

Johnny-san says this with his long hair waving.

He can use all 4 element Spirits.

I’m jealous…

“I feel even more power welling up from me!” (Momo)

Momo was swinging her arms around.

This girl is a half-vampire, so I can understand how the air of the Demonic Continent suits her.

As for Mel-san, she apparently lived in the Demonic Continent originally, so there’s no problem at all.

And so, the biggest problem is…

“I don’t really like this place too much…” (Anna)

Anna-san wasn’t that compatible with the Demonic Continent.

The complexion of her face isn’t good.

“Let’s take a break for a bit around here. It would be better to get used to the environment of the Demonic Continent to a certain degree.” (Makoto)

I proposed.

We need Anna-san, who is our main firepower, to be in perfect condition for the battle.

“Then, let’s look for a place that’s suitable for camping—” (Johnny)

At the time when Johnny-san -the camp master- was looking around for a place to set camp…

“White Dragon Helemerck-sama!!”

A loud voice calling Mel-san resonated.

“““?!”””

We all hurriedly turned to where the voice came from.

The one standing there was…

(A Ghost…?) (Makoto)

A boy with a transparent body…

“An enemy?!”, I said as I took a battle stance, but looking at his expression, he doesn’t seem to have any ill intentions.

“You…have I met you somewhere before?” (Mel)

Mel-san tilts her head.

Looks like she doesn’t remember.

The ghost boy made a sad expression.

“Haha…of course you would. It has already been 200 years. You saved me and my little sister when I was alive. We who were a family of devilkin had no place to be in, and even when monsters attacked us, no one saved us. Yet, Helemerck-sama saved us. I won’t forget that debt!”

“I-I see…” (Mel)

Mel-san seemed to be feeling awkward about this.

I think it can’t be helped that she can’t remember something that happened 200 years ago.

“Can you please come to my village? Since the time that Great Personage ruled the world, this continent has been peaceful. Even weak Ghosts like us can live in peace. We will welcome you.”

“Hooh…” (Mel)

Mel-san glances here.

‘What will you do?’, is what her eyes were saying.

At that moment, words floated in front of me.

RPG Player.

[Will you go to the village in the Demonic Continent?]

Yes

No

(…Hmm, what should I do?) (Makoto)

There’s the chance it is a trap.