Chapter 122 - Double Crisis 3 (1/2)

Chapter 122 - Double Crisis (3)

The magic circle was etched into the capital of Paladia.There were only two people capable of activating the magic circle within the Zero Class.This was also true for the entirety of Lihazeta.It was the pope and the priestess.

This was probably the product of the contract made by the predecessor hero.Even if Aria possessed the Assimilation ability, there was no way she could easily circumvent the safety measures.There was no way she should have had such an easy time assimilating with the magic circle.On top of that, she had been placed within the magic circle as a sacrifice to activate black magic.It made what happened all the more unlikely.

If so, what was the only possibility that explained this situation?

That’s right.If Aria was a holy priestess, it would easily explain the current situation.

[Aria Kuar Serieta]

[Level : 36]

[Holy Priestess]

[Innate Ability : Assimilation]

“Y...you realized this, so you ordered me to······.”

“Of course.There are two heroes, and there is no rule stating that there can’t be two holy priestesses.”

He was speaking in this manner, but he was also taken aback when he realized his prediction had been correct.

Why?

There were two heroes and two holy priestesses.

It meant it wouldn’t be strange if there were two Demon Kings!

“How can this be······.”

On the other hand, Vadinet had appointed the new holy priestess with her own hands.She was looking at Aria, and Vadinet clearly looked agitated.

Was it because another girl occupied the same position of the holy priestess that she had considered it to be solely hers?

Or was it anxiousness that arose from the possibility of having another rival in her pursuit for love?

Or was she feeling sympathy for the girl, who shared the same fate as her?

Maybe, all of them were the correct answers or it might all be the wrong answers.

However, she was sure about one thing.The rule, which she had considered to be absolute, was completely broken into pieces.

“Aria, are you ok!?”

“Ah. I can’t….I’m not able to completely control the magic circle!”

After earning her Class, she was going through the process of leveling up after absorbing the Record of the magic circle.Even with the change, she couldn’t completely control the magic circle.

When Jeriet gave up his control of the magic circle, the energy of the black magic had run amok.If Aria relaxed even a little bit, her body would be swallowed up by the runaway magic circle.Even if she had become a holy priestess, the benefit brought on by the change was extremely limited.

“E...even if there are two holy priestesses, it changes nothing!I’ll kill both holy priestesses, and it’ll just raise the fear and despair felt by the humans!”

The appearance of the second holy priestess made Jeriet feel very flustered.However, he still acted brave.In truth, he hadn’t received much damage from Maetel’s attacks, and he was also attempting counterattacks now.It was clear that he still had power to spare.

However, the mere presence of a holy priestess weakened a Demon’s energy.With one holy priestess, the heroes were able to compete with him even with the huge level difference.When there was only Vadinet, Jariet could push them back using the advantage of having a higherlevel.However, when Aria perfectly transitioned into being a holy priestess, her presence suppressed the power of Demons.Even if Jeriet was a level 340 Four Heavenly King of the Demon King’s army, he couldn’t help, but feel burdened!

If things continue along this path, there was a chance that he would die before he could accomplish anything.This thought made him break out into cold sweat.

‘This is embarrassing to do as a Four Heavenly King, but….It would be stupid to drag this out any further.The initiative was completely seized by the heroes.For now, I have to······!’

“Hoo-ohhhhhhhhh!”

“Kyahhhhk!?”

His eyes shone in the next moment, and the black demonic energy roiling near his heart started to manifest in an instant.The overwhelming amount of Demonic energy pushed back Artpe’s Mana with brute force!

“Koohk!?You are all brawn and no brain.As expected of the weakest amongst the Four Heavenly King…….!”

“Evil Fist!”

Demonic energy settled around his thick fist, and it turned into the shape of a hammer.At once, he brought it down towards Maetel.It was called a fist yet it wasn’t a fist!This was the gist of the skill!

“Eeek!?”

Maetel had anticipated Jeriet’s fist, but instead of his fist, her vision was filled with the fast approaching Demonic hammer.Maetel knew her party members would be hurt if she avoided this blow, so she raised her bastard sword to face the attack head on.

“Koo-ha-ha!You are quick like a little mouse, but it seems you can’t run away with your comrades in danger!”

An enormous shockwave was created when the two clashed.

“Kyahhk!”

“Maetel!”

She wasn’t even in a proper defensive stance, and she was inferior in terms of level.

Will she able to block a strike that contained the entire might of Jeriet?The shock was felt all over Maetel’s body, and she was sent flying backwards.

Artpe had been ready to attack Jariet with all the Mana Strings he had manifested.He clicked his tongue, and he turned his Mana Strings into the shape of a soft barrier.He caught Maetel.

Moreover, this was what Jariet had been waiting for.In a flash, he shot into the air, and he flew towards the hole in the ceiling.He shot into the sky.

“Jeez.I never expected someone that’s higher level than us to run away, so you are catching me off guard.That bastard is a more cowardly and cheap loser than I thought!”

“You can talk all you want!Your attempts to provoke me will no longer work!”

After catching Maetel, Artpe desperately sent his Mana String towards Jeriet.However, the Four Heavenly King had already gained distance from the two holy priestesses, so he had regained his strength.He could easily resist against the Mana Strings!

“I’ll retreat for now, but I will surely take one of the two lives of the heroes next time!Holy priestesses!It’ll be the same for you two bitches!Hear me all humans!His majesty the Demon King’s shadow had fallen over the holy nation of Paladia!You should all tremble in fear!Ooh-ha-ha-ha-ha!”

It seemed he knew about the image transmission Artifact!Or he was late in realizing it, so he was probably putting on an act!He was trying his best to act naturally!

Jeriet was about to exit the scene using his teleportation spell, but a figure suddenly appeared above him.

“You forgot about me, you son of a bitch!”

“Koohk!”

It was none other than Silpennon.He had just been healed by Vadinet, so there wasn’t much strength left within body.Still, he had activated the Blink Boots, which had been loaned out to him by Artpe.Silpennon was successful in getting behind Jariet!

“Ha!”

He concentrated all his Mana into a Unique skill of a thief.It was called the Lucky Strike.He planted his dagger in the back of Jariet’s head.There was such a big level difference, so the damage caused wasn’t that big.However, Jariet lost a little bit of his balance.He slightly dipped towards the ground, and that was enough….

“Now, Artpe-nim!”