78 Contractor with Damon (2/2)

However, this magic illumination, unlike the magic of the koujo, only brightens the surroundings.

This makes it hard to see what's in the back.

''You're an elf indeed to notice me.''

A shadow emerges from the darkness.

If it is only a shadow, it appears to be a human being.

However, the head of the person who appears is not a person.

It's a muscular body, one size larger than a human being, with a large black goat's head above the neck.

So it is not a person but it should be called that.

The lie ....... Lesser Damon.

Maddy shakes her head in disbelief.

Lesser Damon is a Damon, albeit a subordinate one. He is much more powerful than a human.

It's blocking our way home.

”You will surrender. Surrender, and I'll let the woman live.

Lesser Damon points his large machete-like sword at us.

'What do you want to do, Siszfe?'

Kayna's sister asks anxiously.

'We'll fight. It's the only way.

I'll draw my sword. I have no choice. You can't surrender when you say you won't take a woman's life but you don't know what they will do to you.

'Certainly it is the only way. I can't surrender to the devil.

Master Decius lowers the man he was carrying and sits him down against the wall, then draws his weapon.

His companions each take a weapon.

”Hold on, Damon!　I don't care what happens to this woman's life!

Sister Kayna steps forward with the tip of her spear pointed at Ainoe.

It's a cowardly move. But I can't say that.

''Zeal-sama, I believed that you would come to help us. Hah!''

Suddenly, the rope that was binding Ainoe-san falls to the ground. Then, sister Kayna jumps to the side.

''Ugh. ......''

Sister Kayna dropped her spear and held her hand down.

'Sister Kayna!

I come up to my sister Kayna. Blood is coming out of Sister Kayna's arm.

In Ainoe's hand is a squishy sword with a squishy sword barrel.

'This sword is called an obi sword. You can carry it around your waist. From now on, you're going to have to do a thorough physical examination.

Mr. Ainoe stood beside Lesser Damon with a laugh.

'So now there are no more hostages. Now what do we do, humans?'

Lesser Damon laughs.

'Sisyphe!　They're coming in behind you!

I turn around and see a lot of ratmen with weapons.

I'm pinned down.

They don't move, as if they don't want to attack us right away.

Perhaps they intend to take us alive.

I look and see several Ratmen coming out from behind Lesser Damon as well.

'Sisyphe. I'm the one who's going to make the breakthrough. You'll manage to get out of there while you're there.

Novis says, holding up his beloved greatsword.

'Hey Novis. Are you going to use that thing?

Of course. What would you do without the inspiration of a beast in here?

Novis says with a serious face.

Novis is a beast warrior in the service of Master Torrs, the god of power and battle.

”Thou shalt be a beast. Thou shalt be a beast.” That is what Master Tolls teaches.

His warriors do not like to live inside the walls of the city. They prefer to live in the open air, where there are many demons.

Warriors do not wear armor, but instead wear the pelts of monsters and beasts to fight. The warriors do not wear armor, but instead wear the furs of monsters and wild beasts to fight.

For this reason, few countries have temples to Lord Tolls. Basically, the cult is often located in the open air.

The beast warriors build their cult around the beast priest in the open air. And they live in search of places where there are many demons and move around.

In a country where there are many monsters, the beast warriors are a very grateful existence.

After all, the beast warriors are not looking for money. Countries that don't have much money to spend on money are saved by them.

There is a secret art that only such beast warriors use is the inspiration of the beast.

Dye made from the blood of a vicious monster is drawn on the body as a tattoo. Then you'll be able to get the power of the beast. That's the inspiration of the beast.

It seems that this beast's inspiration is difficult to obtain, and sometimes people die as a result of getting tattoos. For this reason, the tattoo is done little by little, while toning up the body. However, those with talent are said to get all their tattoos done in a short period of time.

There are several types of beast inspirations, some are bear inspirations, some are wolves, and some are lions.

And if you use the ability of Beastification, which maximizes the inspiration of the beast, your power is multiplied several times over and you become a powerful warrior.

However, the problem is that if you use beastification, it can sometimes go out of control.

When he goes out of control, he will lose sight of the situation and attack his allies. This is why they are sometimes called mad warriors instead of beast warriors.

Novis had joined the Beast Warriors in the past in order to gain the inspiration of a beast. Novis had a talent for it, and he got the inspiration of a beast in two years when it would normally take nine years.

The beast inspiration Novis got was a boar. By turning into a beast, he gains a powerful assault power.

Before Novis gained the title of Fire Brave, he was known as the Red Boar.

Novis is trying to invoke it.

''GUUUUUUU!

The tattoos on Novice's body pulsed like blood.

The muscles in his body swell and fangs emerge from his mouth.

'Please, don't go off the rails. ......

I tell Novis, but he doesn't seem to hear me.

'What are you doing?　Decide quickly whether you're going to surrender or not!

Lesser Damon panicked when he saw Novice's condition.

'Gahhhh!

Novis raises his sword and plunges it into Lesser Damon.

'What?!'

Lesser Damon is blown away by Novice's attack.

'Master Zeal!

Ainoe-san comes towards us with Ratman in tow.

'I'm sorry, sir, but I'm the one you're dealing with.

Decius-sama confronts Ainoe-san.

'I'm sorry, but I'm not letting you go from here.

Sister Kayna stands beside me as Ms. Laylia heals her.

'Guys!　Get behind me!　I'll cover Novice!

Oh, now Novice is a boar warrior with no protection. If you don't protect him, he'll die soon enough.

”Please, Goddess Raina. ”Please, Goddess Raina, protect me from the Novice.

I use a spell given to me by Lady Raina. The Goddess's shield protects her targets from all attacks.

Goddess Raina is a warrior god just like Miss Toles.

But unlike Master Tolls, she is a protector. Everywhere I've seen Lady Raina's holy seal carved into the walls.

That's why I'll be praying to Lord Raina. Protect Novice.

The light surrounds Novis' body.

The light prevents Ratman from attacking Novis as he tries to attack him. In the meantime, Novis wields his great sword and cleaves Ratman.

Lesser Damon, who was blown away, also gets up and heads towards Novis.

Behind him, the sounds of a fierce battle can be heard.

It's a pretty tough fight. However, he doesn't give up until the end.

''Goddess! Courage to all!

I use the magic of courage. Now you will be able to face any difficulty without fear.

We have the blessing of the goddess. There is no way we're going to lose.

Dark Knight Kroki.

Is this the witch's house, Kroki?

Coona beside me asks prettily.

'Maybe it is, Kuna. This is supposed to be the witch Alima's house.

After hearing the story from Urim, I waited for Kuna to wake up and searched for the witch Alima's house.

The house seemed to have been hidden by an illusion, but I was able to find it quickly.

After dropping Glorious off where they could drop him off, they walked with Kuna to the witch's house.

In front of us was a house with a wooden straw roof. This was the house of the witch, Alima.

The house stood alone in the forest.

Normally, demons and beasts would eat you up if you lived in a house like this.

However, the one who lives here is a witch who received her powers from Damon.

According to Urim's story, witch Alima isn't such a bad person.

But as a witch, she is forced to live in the middle of nowhere.

But I heard that she is known to be a good person, and sometimes people from nearby countries come to her to hide behind the Odis and Feria cult.

Urim has also been in charge of Efa's affairs several times.

I look at the protective amulets around the house.

The amulet has a sign with two overlapping squares on it. This is the holy seal of the Demon King Modes.

In other words, the person who made a contract with this witch must have a connection to the Demon King Modes.

After confirming this, I will become the Dark Knight. I thought it would be easier to talk to him in this form.

As you approach, a door is suddenly opened.

One old woman emerges from the door.

Perhaps she could tell if someone was coming. Well, I didn't come here in hiding, it's only natural to be noticed.

The figure, clad in black robes, looks like a witch.

So, I tilt my head back.

When the old woman sees her appearance, she kneels down.

''Great demon king's messenger, what do you want to do in our house?

No. Look up, please. This is the one who came out of nowhere. Are you Alima-san?

The old woman looks up when she asks herself.

'Yes. I am Alima, sir.

'I'm sorry for the unexpected visit. In fact, I'd like to ask you something.

I greet myself politely.

'Yes, my lord!　O great dark knight!

Alima opens her eyes wide and replies.

'I think you put a little too much effort into it.

'Alima the witch. In fact, I'd like to know the name of Damon, the man who made the deal with you.

When I ask politely, Alima seems to have difficulty saying it.

She seems unsure if she should say it.

'Hey woman. Why don't you answer Kuroki's question? Do you want to die?

Coona hits Alima's neck with her scythe.

''Hi!!!''

Alima's face twitches with fear.

It's a bit much. She tries to stop Kuna.

But Kuna doesn't stop.

”Hey, woman. Look into Kuna's eyes.

Coona uses magic.

Alima's eyes go blank.

I let out a sigh myself. Maybe this is faster after all.

'I signed up for this, Master Manseid: ......

Alima mutters softly.

Manseid.

I knew the name myself. It was Damon, a close associate of Ulvald's, I believe.

Manseid was a mage of the Damon tribe. I hear that he sometimes does espionage outside Nargol on Urvald's orders.

It may have been then that he made a contract with her.

But if we can locate Urvald's entourage, we might be able to find out where Urvald is.

Wouldn't we know where he is?

'Its ....... Do you know where Lord Manseid is?

'Yes, it's been thirty years since I left Master Manseid. The connection has faded. But I still know exactly where he is. Mr. Manseid is in the Republic of Ariadia.

I answer clearly.

'The Republic of Ariadia is so large, can't you be more specific about where you are?'

'The basement ....... Perhaps this feeling is underground.

I'm surprised to hear Alima's words.

And by underground, you mean underground canal? Why are we in an underground canal?

I'm confused.

I don't understand. I believe that Rage and his friends are in the canal now.

”Oh, Urvald is in the canal. This is bad luck. A brave man could get you.

Coona says with a laugh.

But it's no laughing matter. I don't know why I'm in that place, but I should go help.

'Coona!'　Hurry up and get back to Ariadia!