55 Episode 55 "Hegemony Responds to Requests" (1/2)

Then I'll recognize Yukino as the lord of the castle.

Okay, Shoma. Shoma-san.

Yukino moved to the center of the magic circle.

I'll activate the Dragon Emperor skill, 'Dragon Vein'.

Close your eyes and feel the magic flowing through the earth...

There's a dragon vein underneath... yes, it runs through here.

It seems that this tower was a system to siphon the magic power flowing through the ground up to the top floor and extend the magic circle farther.

After the first dragon emperor died, the dragon vein became useless and the wards disappeared.

So this tower became desolate and infested with demons.

Let's begin. Yukino.

Wait, please.

What's wrong?

We need a name for the castle.

Can't we just use ......?

No, it's important. The first fort I ever owned had a very common name.

Is that so?

Yes, it is. It's called 'Gakeuejo,' just like that.

It can't be helped because we didn't have time.

At that time, the Rikaku Kyodan and the kidnapped villagers were nearby.

I didn't want to expose myself too much, so I rushed to restore the wards.

But we have time this time, don't we?

Not much time.

Go, go, go!　Go, go, go!

”WOOOOOOOOO!

”Gah gah gah gah gah gah gah gah gah gah gah gah!

More and more!　Gagga gagga gagga!

The demons gathered on the lower floors are pounding on the entrance to the top floor.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

On the other hand, if the demons get out, we'll be in trouble.

”Okay, Shoma-san. Please hurry up and think of a name for the castle.

All right.

Okay, Shoma. Hurry up and think of a cool name for the castle.

Why did you say that again?

It's just my imagination.

Well, let's call it ”Zanma Castle.

It's just a slight variation on ”The Tower of Zanma”!

Isn't that cool?

Isn't it cool?” ”It's cool, but ...... it's kind of... It's a little ...... hard to put into words, but ...... it just doesn't ...... fit or resonate with my soul. It doesn't resonate with my soul. ......

I know.

I've experienced that kind of feeling when I was a child.

I just don't have the time right now.

Yukino needs to be convinced by this.

Let's go with ”Zanjinshajo.

One more word.

Let's go with ”Zanjinsha Majo.

Let's go with that!

Is it okay?

I'm sure ...... is fine. Yukino, you're in the middle of the magic circle, your eyes are shining.

Go for it!　I'll be back!　I'll be back!

I'm not sure what to make of that.

Gogogollaaaa!　Go-go-go!　Gogagagagagan!

The shaking of the walls and the ice barrier is getting worse.

Let's hurry.

In the name of the Deformed High King, I hereby appoint you Lord of the Zanjinsha Castle. You can use the magical power that lies dormant in this land. Use it to protect those who believe in you. Awaken the Dragon Vein!

”Aah!

I'm not sure what to do.

The magic circle on the floor will light up.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.　I swear to fight as the lord of the demon castle that cuts through the lifeblood of the gods!

And then particles of light flooded out of the magic circle.

”──────────────?

What?　I heard something that sounded like a scream.

After a while, ...... became quiet.

I wonder what happened to the demons down there.

”Mr. Shoma. What's the status of this castle?

”It's fine. Yukino is now the master of the castle. And special effects have been added.

”The King's territory, the Zanjinma Castle.

Lord of the castle: Yukino-Cloudy-Dragonchild

Relationship: Brotherhood (Mana-deshi)

Warding effect: reduced falling speed

Additional effect: 10% increase in magic power

Linkage: None.

”............ 'Manadashi'?

”Did you say something?　Shoma-san.

It looks like you're the new master of the castle.

I see. I'm glad.

Yukino was convinced.

That was close.

If they find out that my status shows 'apprentice', they'll know that I'm Yukino's 'true master' - the 'Organic Dragon King'.

If they find out that Yukino's longing has turned into an office worker in Alaska, it will ruin her dream. I want to keep the Organic Dragon King - the painful, painful, painful heart - intact.

”Looks like there's no dragon chain.

The ”Chain” status is set to ”None”.

Maybe there's no ray of light when you look outside.

Is it really impossible to connect the castle to the frontier?

We're far enough away from the other castles, here.

Besides, I'm going to deactivate this magic circle later.

Is it because of the trouble you'd get into if your territory was in the Kitor territory?

It's too far from home and too hard to maintain.

It can't be helped, can it?

It can't be helped.

I might be able to negotiate with Princess Sylvia, though.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

Yukino. Dismantle the wall.

”Yes, my king. My king.

Yukino waved her finger, and the Ice Barrier that was lying on the floor disappeared.

”Hey!

I'm not sure what to do.

I had originally enchanted it and put it in the King's Vessel. It seems that the ability to use the Dragon Vein has awakened his self-consciousness.

Let's take a look downstairs for now. Go back!　”Come back! Soldiers of Will!

”Heyyyy!

I put the Soldier of Will in the King's cup and Yukino and I descended to the fourth level of the tower.

It's so tidy.

I'm not sure what to do.

It seems that all the demons in the tower were on the fourth level. They must have noticed the intruders and come up at once. But then they were hit by the light of the warding and disappeared.