232 Episode 232 "In the sneaking arena, I met the hidden Demon King (?)".txt (1/2)

From Nagi's point of view.

The next night.

Me, Rita, Aine and Cutlass were in the arena.

I had prepared to sneak in.

I bought some skill crystals in the marketplace in case something happened.

However, because the skills for combat were sold out at the martial arts tournament, there were only skills for general use.

The one I bought was the highly versatile ”Dove Cleaning LV1”.

And also 'Courtesy (vs. Nobles) LV1' so that you can cheat when you meet a noble.

...... I knew there were fewer soldiers on the ground.

Thanks to Iris and Laetitia's help in getting Count Kervis to come along.

The two should be at the merchant's residence having a meeting with the Count by now.

The soldiers have been assigned to guard the Count, which makes the arena less well guarded. Yesterday, there were more than a dozen soldiers patrolling around, but now there are only a few. The fewer lights we have, the more blind spots we have.

That way we can get in without being spotted.

Okay, Rita, I'll need you to be on the lookout.

Yes, sir. Master.

Rita closes her eyes and activates her 'Presence Detection' skill.

And then, she immediately opens her eyes──.

There's no sign of anyone or anything in the arena. The soldiers patrolling the arena are far enough away. We can go.

Thanks to Iris and Letitia.

Letitia and little Iris were both very motivated.

I'm only speaking to you legally, so I'm sure you'll be fine.

Aine and Cutlass nodded.

We continued on and approached the wall of the arena.

After checking the height of the wall, I touched the 'Heavenly Dragon Bracelet' on my arm.

”White. Please.

”Shochika!　'Leftie Shon!

And then, our bodies come to the surface.

This is the effect of White's ”Rebiteishon” skill.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

This is the venue for the martial arts tournament?

As I expected, the arena was a facility like the Coliseum in my world.

In the center, there was a combat area for warriors to fight each other, surrounded by bleachers.

In one corner of the bleachers, there was an area surrounded by pillars.

The pillar is drawn with a strange emblem, and it is vaguely shining. It's just like that.

Is that the altar Kamil-Kelvis was talking about?

Somewhere in the arena, the voice that called out to Lord Death should be there. We are here to see that person.

But ...... is empty.

Maybe it's in that altar?

It's not necessarily a human that spoke to Lord Death. It could be an item with a will, just like Lord Death and Reggie. If that's the case, there's a good chance it's in that altar.

''──Nagi. It's best to stay away from the altar.

Suddenly, Rita murmured softly.

If you look closely at the part surrounded by the pillars of the altar, there is something like a faintly glowing wall.

That was...

Is there a barrier?

You know exactly what I mean!

Sort of. For all intents and purposes, it's too suspicious.

Inside the square shaped pillar, something bright is enshrined.

Perhaps that altar is for that ”something bright”.

Since it is placed so openly, there must be at least some security measures in place.

There is a translucent barrier between those pillars. If you touch it, it will creak and rattle all around you. There will be a lot of soldiers there.

”Can Rita break the barrier?

I can do it, but it's making that awful ripping sound again.

I'd better check it out without going near it first.

I looked at Aine.

'Aine. Call Lord Death from the storage skill 'Sister's Treasure Chest'.

I got it.

Aine called up the Demon Lord's armor (Maouyorii) Lord Death from the storage skill ”Sister's Treasure Chest”. The box-shaped Lord Death transforms into his original armor with a shakin' motion.

Lord Death can't walk by himself.

I should be the one to go inside here.

If I'm in armor, I might be able to hear the voice that Lord Death can hear.

”So, do you mind letting me in? Lord Death.

'Yes, that I am. You are welcome to visit your husband ......, that you are welcome to .......

What's the matter, Lord Death?

...... It's the first time I've let that ...... person into my life, that I've never let him/her in, so I'm nervous .......

Really?

”I've put slime in it before, that I have, but this is my first time with a person: ......

I know it's a little late for that now, Lord Death.

”What is it?

Is Lord Death a boy?　Or is it a girl?

”A difficult question, that it is.

Yeah.

I'm more ...... nervous about letting your husband in than I am about letting your fellow girls in, that I am. It's also kind of ticklish, that it is.'

Lord Death said as he shook his helmet (helmet).

...... I'm troubled.

I'm not sure I'd be as nervous as I am if you said that.

I think it's a good idea for you to go inside for now, naa-kun.

'Right. We don't have much time, so let's do it.

After Nay-kun, I think Aine should go in there.

...... Why is that?

In doing so, I think we can find out the s*x of Lord Death.

............ Well, okay,

...... Aine, it's not fair.

Suddenly, Rita glanced at Aine.

'That's not like putting on the clothes Nagi took off.

”Sonnakotnaynaw.

”Do you swear to your master?

............ Lord Death's second place in the experience is yielded to Rita.

It's not like he's confessing.

Besides, Nay-kun.

Aine cheated, looking in the direction of the day after tomorrow.

”You need to take your clothes off when you put on full plate armor. Otherwise, it's hard to move.

Yes.

You're right, you can't move with your jacket on.

Not even my underwear. I'll put them in my ”sister's treasure chest” and they'll be safe.

'No, I don't think it's right for me to wear my armour naked.

It's okay. That is because I have a function to change the internal structure of the wearer according to his or her condition.

You know?　That's what Mr. Death says.

No, then we wouldn't have to take it off in the first place, would we?

I took off just my jacket and shirt and decided to wear Lord Death.

Aine looked dissatisfied, and her cheeks were puffed up.

I'm not sure if this is good enough. Lord Death.

That's why I put on my Demon King armor, Lord Death.

After making sure it was on properly, I called out to Lord Death.

There is no problem, that there is no problem. Your husband is wearing me well, that he is.

I heard Lord Death's voice close by.

Or rather, it felt like Lord Death was whispering in my ear.

”You are the one, my lord. Is everything all right?

It's all right. It's more than that. Death suits you.

The joints are finely tuned as I move. It's pretty smooth, too. There's nothing to hinder my movement. To be honest, it's no different than wearing cloth clothes.

I can see the outside through the gap in the helmet.

The helmet moves as I move my head, so I can see through the gap in the helmet.

It's really an amazing technology.