218 Episode 218 "I tried to make a fake bait for the Demon King to stop the damage to the town.".txt (2/2)
''This makes four people who have expressed 'Demon King Deficiency'. That's a surprisingly large number. Big brother.
If this is all we get in one night, there must be a lot more of them.
So, what illusion would you like to have next? Big brother.
This is an alley in the port city of Ilgafa.
Me and Iris were lost in the darkness, searching for the cause of the 'Demon King Deficiency Syndrome'.
''If it's 'Illusionary Space,' you can make all sorts of Demon Kings. The location and appearance will be just as you wish, big brother.
I made four of them, but that one had the best bite.
The first one you made was 'Black robes and a skull wand' and the second one was 'Also black robes and a skull inside.'
'First I imagined a dark wizard, then an undead rich. I got a reaction, but it was pretty loose.
Yes. ”The Demon King? ”You sure you don't want me to? 'What the hell?' And...
The Dragon Head wizard is next. This one was almost through.
I've gone too far into Iris' hobby: ......
'The fourth one is a dark knight with a tassel on his helmet. That was a quick reaction.
Yes. I've been attacking you at first sight, haven't I?
The fifth one is even closer to 'Lord Death'.
Me and Iris are forehead to forehead, whispering to each other.
By the way, Iris is doing her usual ”Mystery Thief Melody” style.
”Mmmmph, mmmmph.
Three Blue Slimes are trembling at the feet of Iris and I. They are the Blue Slimes that live in the Sanctuary of the Sea Dragons.
They are the slimes from the Sea Dragon Sanctuary.
We've asked for their help in capturing the people with Demon King Deficiency Syndrome safely.
The Blue Slimes also did a great job. I'm sorry to have you come all the way over here.
”Fumyu Fumyu.
'Never mind,' he says. You've been rewarded by the Lord!
On my shoulder, a doll-sized Leggy nodded.
Of course, the one I used to negotiate with the slimes was Leggy, who has the Slime Bringer, and my Food Negotiation.
”The purpose of this strategy is twofold.
I said to Iris, Reggie and 'Blue Slime'.
'One is to draw the attention of someone with 'Demon King Deficiency' to the 'Demon King Style Illusion'
The Demon King Deficiency Syndrome responds to anything that looks like a Demon King.
Even if it's a little far away, as long as you get their attention, they'll come towards you.
That way, we can reduce the damage to the townspeople and soldiers.
We could subdue him quickly. The sooner we get him under control, the sooner we can get him to testify.
The second is to find out what the Demon King Deficiency Syndrome is in response to.
So far, I can confirm that it reacts to swords and metal armor.
''That's right. If the guards switched their equipment to leather armor and wooden spears, they might be able to get rid of the attackers of the 'Demon King Deficiency' people. They should be able to seize them with peace of mind.
You could try hiding your armor behind a robe.
People with 'demon king deficiency' react to black armor, shields and swords anyway: ......
We're using Iris's 'Illusionary Space' skill to create an illusion of a demon king and explore the reactions of people with 'Demon King Deficiency'.
The closer they are to Lord Death, the faster and stronger their reactions become.
It's fine if the 'Demon King Deficiency' is just a strange disease, but if someone has planned it...
That guy might know about the Demon King Armor's 'Lord Death'.
”Sender: Aine.
To: Nei-kun
'Text: I'm reporting what the guards told me.
While I was thinking about this, I received a message from Aine.
Aine is now at the Ilgafa lord's house.
She will send me a report on the guards entering there.
''Sender: Aine.
To: Nei-kun
Text: I heard that all of the people who developed the 'Demon King Deficiency Syndrome' had entered the 'Heroic Martial Arts Competition' held in Metecal. They had come back to Ilgafa to improve themselves in the run-up to the tournament.'
”Sent by: Nagi
Address correspondence to: aine.
Body: You mean there's a connection between the martial arts tournament and the 'Demon Lord Deficiency Syndrome'? But wouldn't that make for a huge number of people?''
”Sent by Aine.
To: Nei-kun
TEXT: Some people enter martial arts competitions at parties but don't go off on a rampage. I don't know the difference. ......'
Iris. What kind of conditions does the 'Heroic Martial Arts Tournament' have to take place under?
”There will be three interviews to submit a personal statement and to show how much you hate the Demon King - that is, how willing you are to defeat him - and then there will be a tournament between the participants.
...... an interview for a self-promotional statement.
It's a martial arts convention, right? This isn't job guidance for adventurers, is it?
'I wonder if we need that for a martial arts tournament: ......?
My father heard from an acquaintance that 'if you put someone who is motivated into a tournament game, it's the responsibility of the person you choose.'
Don't want the royals to be mad at you?
'Yes. Guild interviews, nobleman interviews, and high-level nobleman interviews...
You don't have to ask. It's a load of responsibility.
That's my brother!
...... I didn't want to know. Things like this.
It's similar to a recruitment interview in the original world.
It's like a job interview in the original world, but with a different style.
I heard that writing on behalf of yourself is very popular in Metecal.
That's just not my world, either.
Is there a job like that in this world?
I mean .......
'Sent by: Nagi.
Address correspondence to: aine.
Body: I want you to tell the lords. Did the ”Demon King Deficiency Syndrome” people ask you to write a substitute ”self-promotional letter”? Is there anything in common with the people you requested? Didn't they buy any special items ...... potions or herbs to counteract the ”Heroic Martial Arts Tournament”? He asked me to check that through the guards.''
”Sent by Aine.
To: Nei-kun
Text: I get it. What are you going to do about them?
”Sent by: Nagi
Address correspondence to: aine.
TEXT: I'm going to make the next Phantom Demon King. I haven't heard from Cutlass (・・・・・) yet.''
”Sent by Aine.
To: take care of yourself, master.
Body: Okay. Be very, very careful.'
I'm coming. Iris.
”Yes, sir. Brother.
Me and Iris are going to start moving.
Cutlass will be moving at the same time.
They're going their separate ways. To be in a better position to do some reconnaissance.
20 minutes later
''That's it! Maaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Reactions were fast.
Twenty minutes later, we found the 'Demon King Deficiency' adventurer again.
Just before that person attacked the guards, he created a fake Demon King of 'Illusionary Space'. When the other person came to bite me, I seized him with the same hand.
At the same time, I received two messages.
'Sender: Aine.
To: Nei-kun
TEXT: My guess is spot on! The ”Demon King Deficiency Syndrome” people all had the same ”self-promotional statement” substitute, from whom they bought interview preparation potions!
”Sender: Fynn.
Address correspondence to: cutlass and fynn's son
Body: Fynn has been in the air for some time now and has found someone suspicious! I'm the one who's been at four of the five sites to witness the onset of ”Demon King Deficiency”! I'll send you the position, Arujidono!
The image Fynn had sent him showed the town of Irgafa.
Right now, Cutlass is on the roof of a building in the center of the town.
In the sky above it, the magical body of Fynn, made from the armor of Valhalla, is flying and looking down on the ground. If he sees anything suspicious, he will immediately send you a screenshot of the ”Shared Consciousness” game.
In order to find the person with 'Demon King Deficiency' and to find the person near them who is moving in a suspicious manner.
This is the third objective of this operation.
If the ”Demon King Deficiency Syndrome” is a man-made problem, someone might be behind it. Finding the mastermind behind it.
...... A large sack on your back. The hood is carried deep in the eyes, and I can't see his face. There's bright red hair sticking out from under the hood. Silver bracelets on both wrists. Suspicious things are suspicious though.
Just to be sure, I'll send a screenshot to Aine.
When I asked her what kind of person the person who was selling the interview-preparation potion was, I asked her through her lord...
”Sent by Aine.
To: Nei-kun
Body: The testimony is out. I have red hair and silver bracelets on both wrists. I think that's who little Fynn found!
Good. Let's go, Iris. Come on, Leggy.
Yes, sir. Brother!
”Hmm. ”If he knows about Lord Death, he can't leave well enough alone!
”Fummia, Fummia, Fummia.
The 'Blue Slime' will be carried in this bag by Iris and her brother!
”Mmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeee!
We run off in the direction Fynn told us to go.
Let's pose as guests and hear what they have to say.
If they know about ”Lord Death”...
That person might have something to do with the Demon King's Identity.