67-Wang Capital Flame (1/2)

After leaving the suburban jail, I headed towards the city center.

What the hell is this ......?

The capital was overrun by demons.

The demons were wreaking havoc. Buildings in the city were destroyed, people were running for cover, and fires were raging everywhere.

I saw the guards confronting the demons.

But they were outnumbered.

The guard was cornered by the spider demon against the wall. He was wounded, and the tip of the spear in his hand was already broken.

”Ahhhh!

The moment the spider demon opened its large mouth and tried to prey on the guards.

The body of the spider demon was cut in half.

Purple bodily fluids splattered all around.

The fluid was stuck to the body of the guard who peeked out from the back of the split spider. His terrified eyes caught sight of me as I drew my sword.

”Zeke, ......?

It looks like you made it.

Why are you here, ......?　I thought you were supposed to be in jail!

We'll talk about this later. Where's the rest of them?

”Oh, yeah.

The guards regained their composure.

The guards regained their composure and said, ”They're evacuating the people of the city and intercepting the demons. But there are too many of them and we're being overwhelmed. I'm glad you're joining us. ......!

”Leave it to me. I'll protect you. I'll protect the light maiden, the people of the city, and you. --How's your wounded body doing?

I'm fine. I'm injured, but I can make it to the infirmary on my own. But you need to get to the castle as soon as possible.

”At the Royal Castle?

The guards nodded.

”The demons are invading the royal castle where the light maiden is. Spinoza, Seira and the others are defending it, but the limit is near!

”Yeah. I understand.

I nodded and ran off with Fam.

The corpses of demons were lying in the street.

A giant worm monster crawled out of the alley. When it noticed us, it swung its huge body and attacked us.

”d*mn it. I'm in a hurry.

Just as I was about to draw my sword from its sheath and intercept it.

Boom!

A fireball was shot into the body of the worm demon. Then, as it cowered, a wind-like arrow pierced its head.

The worm demon sank to the ground.

--This...

I looked in the direction the fireball and arrow had come from.

And there stood Haruna and Irene, my former comrades. When they saw me, they looked at me in surprise.

”Zeke!　You're safe!

I was so worried when I heard you got caught.

I'm fine,” he smiles. I'm okay,” he smiles. ”I'm glad you're okay, too. Are you the ones who were lying in the street?

”Yes. My magic isn't too old yet, is it?

We were part of the Red Lotus Fang, even if we were rotten. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

”Besides, this town gave us our start. We should repay them a little.

Haruna said.

”We'll be responsible for protecting the people around here. Zeke. You should concentrate on what you have to do.

Haruna gave a thumbs up.

Haruna gives a thumbs-up and Irene gives a peace sign.

”Hey... Haruna. Aren't we looking pretty good right now?　We're giving off a pretty cool vibe, aren't we?

It'd be better if you didn't say that.

I'm sorry, both of you. Thank you.

I thank them and head towards the main road. Thanks to the girls' efforts to hold me back, I didn't get stuck.

On the way, I talk to Fam, who's running alongside me.

”Femme. You said it earlier. Aren't you afraid of being betrayed by your friends? Wouldn't it be better to live alone?