81 Darkness that light never reaches (1/2)

Raina, Goddess of Wisdom and Victory

Lady Raina!　Oh, my God!　Rage and the others are confronting the Dark Knight of the example!

Nia, the female angel, rushes into my room at Elyos.

It's noisy.

Nia is the captain of the war maidens. As someone who stands above her, she should calm down a bit.

'I know, Nia. But that's okay. It's obvious who is going to win. Because the man I love can't lose.

When I say this, Nia lets out an exclamation, ”Oh.

'So Lady Raina trusts Rage?'

What?

Nia's words make me sound weird.

'Isn't it?'

'No, I don't know what you mean. But, well, you might as well go and help Rage. You still need to be useful.

Then I touch my belly.

If the new brave man in my belly grows up, I won't need Rage.

But until then, you have to be useful.

It seems that the evil gods in the west are planning something bad.

We have to let the Rage and the others deal with that.

''Nia, gather the war maidens. We're heading out.

Sisyphe

In the skies above the Republic of Ariadia, a dark knight on a giant dragon is projected in the sky.

This magical image can be seen by everyone in the Republic of Ariadia.

The dark knight in the image is holding up his right hand.

All of the light bullets released by Rage-sama earlier were absorbed by that right hand.

''Sizefe. Isn't that the dark knight we've met before?

Sister Kayna says to me as she looks at the new Dark Knight image.

'Yeah, right. That's the one we met in the labyrinth.'

I nodded.

He was the one I met in the labyrinth when I went out to slay the Lizardmen before. Because of that dark knight, I was able to receive blessings from Raina-sama.

But I have no intention of thanking her.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

It's a good thing that the dark knight is a dark knight. You've sucked up all the brave men of light's attacks.

Novis says admiringly.

'Hey, Novis. Are you going to support the Dark Knight?

I glare at Novice.

'No, no!　I'm not!　I'm just a little impressed that you were able to block the attack of that mighty hero of light. And even if a dark knight appeared, how could the brave men of light be defeated? So don't look at me like that.

Novice hurriedly corrects him.

Hearing that, I am in a better mood.

As Novis said, he must be a moderate enemy since he prevented that Rage-sama's attack.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

But there's no way they're a match for Rage-sama. It's obvious that he will easily defeat them.

'What is it?　Who is the Dark Knight?　Well, but you're not the enemy of the brave Lord of Light. Isn't that right, Chiyuki-dono?

His Excellency General Krasus seems to have the same idea.

He laughs and speaks to Chiyuki-sama beside him.

However, Chiyuki-sama's face is quickly turning pale. Sweat was running down his forehead as well, and it was as if his calmness from earlier was a lie.

Kaya. It's not a bad situation, is it?

Yes, miss. This is a very bad situation.

Kyouka-sama and the others beside Chiyuki-sama were pale in the face.

Their appearance was unusual.

I had a bad feeling about something.

◆Dark Knight Kuroki.

I pulled Glorious close to Lanfeld.

I got there in time.

It looks like Rage was playing with Llanfeld.

Without that play, I wouldn't have made it in time.

'Are you finished?　Lord Llanfeld?

I say to myself angrily.

'I'm sorry my lord,'

Lanfeld bowed his head honestly.

'Sir, you should consider your position for a moment!　This is not a battle to protect His Majesty the Demon King!

When I reprimand him, Runfeld doesn't say anything.

I think he knows that he knows that. He understands that he has done a foolish thing.

Then there is nothing more to say.

So, I'm going to get my anger under control. There is no need to get more angry than necessary.

'Then we will now retreat to the labyrinth. Sir Ulvald is good to go too?

”Yes, sir. ......

Urvald bows his head honestly.

This time, it seems that this thing started with Urvald.

And Lanfeld took advantage of it. That's the truth of the matter.

I'll get to the details later.

”Hold it!

I looked at Rage when he called out to me.

He turns to look at Lanfeld, but he's not letting his guard down. I feel a strong hostility.

''What is it? We are retreating ourselves, though!

I answer loudly myself.

'You think you can get away with it?　I'm strong enough to beat you!

Saying that, Rage holds both swords in his hands.

Two swords. Rage is going to fight with it.

If you look closely, you can see that one of the swords is Lanfeld's sword.

It's dangerous to show your back to Rage like that. It's difficult to make this many demons retreat.

I'm very depressed. But I have no choice but to go.

You can't escape from ....... Coona, I'm going to go out for a while.

When I got off Glorious, I flew through the sky to face Rage.

I was afraid to come to this world first and fight Rage.

I was afraid that I would be miserable again.

And if I lost, I would die. That's very scary.

But we can't run away. If you don't fight, you're still a loser.

It's miserable to stay defeated.

That's why I've been working so hard to be strong.

Rage says he became strong to beat me, too. I think the two-fisted fight is the result of that.

That makes me sick to my stomach.

I'm sure Rage is getting very strong.

I've been training with that in mind, but that assumption is wrong. But that assumption may be wrong.

If that happens, I will die.

Rage is frustrating, but he's a genius. The last time he fought me, it was just a fluke.

There may not be a next time.

”There you are. ”Good to see you. I don't like losing all the time. You're gonna have to take this one seriously.

Rage's fresh smile.

He doesn't seem to think at all that he's going to lose.

Oh no, I'm starting to feel sick to my stomach for some reason.

I want to run away.

But I can't run away now.

Besides, there's Kuna. I can't run away in front of Kuna.

What do we do now?

I'm going to cry.

'Let's go!

However, Rage doesn't wait for me to do so, raising two swords to close in on me.

That move was much faster than the move he had shown to Lanfeld earlier.

And that movement was far different from what was expected.

◆The black-haired sage Chiyuki.

In front of me, Rage and Shirone's childhood friend, the Dark Knight, are confronting each other in the air.

It's bad, if this continues, Rage might kill him.

If that happens, Shirone will be sad.

He lost before, but Rage is stronger now. I don't think he'll lose this time.

So I have to stop the two of them from fighting.

Chiyuki-san. Your brother is in danger if you don't do something about it. Can't you do something about it?

Kyouka tells me with a panicked look on her face.

But that idea is wrong.

'The one in danger is Shirone's childhood friend, Kyouka-san. Rage, you've gotten a lot stronger since then.

Yo.

Kyouka gives me a strange look when I say that.

''Eh?　Isn't that crazy? Kuroki-san should be stronger than me. After all, you are my teacher. Isn't that right, Kaya?

'Yes, Miss, I think you're right.

Kyoka argues back, and Kaya follows suit.

But that idea is strange. It doesn't mean he's strong because he's a teacher.

'Chiyuki-san!　Oh, no!　It's going to start!

Nao says to me in a hurry.

I look and see Rage going towards him with two swords raised.

I'm not going to make it.

I can see the two swords that Rage is holding glowing.

''Flash of light and fury!!!''

Rage shouts.

That move is a move I can't see through even with one sword.

I release it with two swords.

This will cut through him.

The sword of light approaches at high speed.

He, the dark knight, is surrounded by light.

And something was sent flying towards us.

''Heh?''

I make a very dumb sound.

Something comes flying in and breaks the top of the ramparts we're on and sends us flying straight to the second ramparts.

There is a roaring sound. The flying something must have hit the second rampart.

I turn around and look at the second rampart.

What was flying at me? Something that flew at me looked like Rage for a moment.

'Uh, ....... What happened?

I ask Nao next to me.

Even if I can't see through it, Nao's eyes can see what happened.

'Shirone-san's boyfriend fought back and smashed it after he blocked Rage senior's attack ......

Nao also opened her eyes wide in disbelief.

''Moreover, that technique is the one I used on Kuroki-sama before, isn't it? It looks like it was stolen.

Kaya mutters.

I can see the sweat on his forehead.

Unusual, Kaya is surprised.

'd*mn it!

With such a voice, Rage comes flying out of the second rampart.

Rage heads towards him at high speed, the dark knight.

He is surrounded by light again.

And this time, something hits the ground.

When I look, I see that Rage is on his back and buried in the ground.

''Oh no, Rage-sama!

Sisyphe's mournful cry at his side.

General Krasz's men are also groaning.

'It looks like you can't stand up to them at all: ......

Kaya looks at Rage buried in the ground and says calmly.

'See, I told you so.

Kyouka is getting good at what she said she would do.

But this isn't the time for that.

Rage leaps out of the ground and challenges him again.

However, Rage's sword of light doesn't reach his opponent at all.

”Well. This is bad for Rage senior. ......

Nao mutters with a surprised look on her face.

'Yes, Nao!　You're in danger, Raige!　Hurry up and get Miss White.　We have to stop him!

Kuna, the Silver Witch.

What is that?　Isn't the brave man of light no match for you at all?

Urvald is astonished.

In front of Urvald's eyes, Kroki and a brave man are fighting.

Of course, Kroki is pushing.

But still, the brave man of light is pathetic.

If you think you can bring out a little bit of Kroki's seriousness, it's not good at all.

''What's the matter?　Urvald. You don't look so good. What's going on?

”Dear Mr. Coona, ....... No, it's nothing. I'm just amazed at how strong you are.

There is a look of trepidation on Urvald's face.

He finally realized how stupid he had been thinking.

'You fool!　No wonder Kroki is stronger than a brave man!

This guy really is an idiot. He doesn't deserve to be alive.

Too bad he didn't get killed by a brave man. He's a lucky guy.

What a foolish idea to crush Kroki and the heroes together in the first place.

Of course it all ends with Kroki crushing them all.

''Yes, I was stupid: ......

Ulvald bows his head.

'Hmm, well, good. Lanfeld. How's the wound?　Can you fight?

Coona looks at Lanfeld.

'I've been given a healing spell, so I can still fight.

Lanfeld's slashed off arm is restored with healing magic.

And.

It won't be back to normal, but we'll be able to fight somehow.

''Right, then, Demon King's Army. Be ready to fight at all times.

When he said that, Urvald looked surprised.

'Um, Lady ...... Kuna. Aren't you going to retreat?

I give him the coldest possible look.

'You're an idiot!　You're gonna let Kroki fight alone?　A brave man has friends!　You'll have to keep them in check, though!

Was this guy planning to only let Kroki fight and escape on his own?

'Lady Kuna is right. We can't let His Excellency fight alone.

He laughs when he hears Lanfeld's words.

Then he invokes the magic.

'Yes. And I'll have to teach it to you. Humans: ....... No, all of this world. That there is a darkness that light never reaches!

Shirone the Maiden of Swords

Geez. You took your time, Silone.

Reno chuckles at me.

'Yes, you're finally done, Reno,'

We are above the Gulf of Ariad.

We have just carried Badon and made him disappear above this.

The King of Flames that Reno-chan had called up had already disappeared, and steam from the evaporated seawater was rising around us.

It's time to go back. I'd like to know what's going on over there.

'That's an overwhelming victory for Rage. There's no way I'd lose to that thing.

That too, I suppose.

We laugh.

It was that time. I feel a strong flow of power.

Lino-chan seems to have felt it too and looks towards the Ariadia Republic.

''Silone-san ....... ''This one,''

I nodded at Reno's words.

I had a bad feeling about something.

◆Mona, Queen of Darkness.

The image above the throne room of the Demon King's Castle shows Lord Dihardt and the brave men of light fighting.

''Kuhn, this is quite a sight. It's an amusing sight, don't you think? Don't you think so, Morna?

My dear Lord Modes speaks to me.

He seemed to be enjoying himself.

'Yes ....... 'I'm afraid of Sir Dihardt's strength.'

I reply, but I'm not in a pleasant mood.

Images of the dark knight smashing the brave man of light are playing in the video.

That's where the anxiety I felt before came up.

After all, isn't the hero of the other world who will defeat Master Modes Sir Dihardt?

That's why he had secretly ordered Urbald to crush Sir Dihardt, even though he thought so.

Urbald had planned to use a little guy called Zand or something like that to crush the brave man of light and the dark knight together.

But he seems to have failed. Totally useless.

Perhaps that's why it's not fun at all.

It seems that it's the same for those who are waiting by my side. The people at the side all have a frightened expression on their faces.

This is because they are afraid of Modes-sama, of course.

Normally, Mr. Modes-sama smiles very gently.

But his current smile is very aggressive.

Probably because of the blood in their veins after watching Sir Dihardt fight.

Those at his side are frightened by the signs of Lord Modes's aggression.

''Hahahahaha. The brave men of light are completely out of control. Sir Dihardt is really strong. Kuhn, maybe even stronger than this Modes. Hahahahahahaha.

My dear Master Modes smiled happily.

I felt uneasy about that.

Diadna, Queen of the Serpent.

The images in the throne room of my palace show a dark knight and a brave man of light fighting.

''He's strong. That dark knight is strong. You should be no match for him.

'You're fighting me, Diadna, Queen of the Snakes!

I say this and turn a regretful look at Lavrus.

'I'm sorry, Lavrus. I didn't mean to offend you.

He quieted Lavrus.

The cow-headed god doesn't look amused, ”Humph! I turn away from him.

'Then again, I didn't know that such a strong dark knight was under Modes' control: ......

I look at the images again.

Even though it's only an image, I feel a mighty power.

Modes, the most powerful god, has a powerful dark knight under his command.

This is a dangerous thing.

I recall the information that Zand, Zarxis' son, has obtained.

'I knew we'd have to bring that one back: ......

Black haired wise man Chiyuki

A magical image over the Republic of Ariadia shows Rage, the brave man of light, being beaten down.

I tried to turn off the image because Rage is losing, but I can't turn it off.

It looks like someone has probably jacked it up. Therefore, the footage will be seen by all of Ariadia.

You can hear the despairing voices of the citizens of Ariadia.

They have failed.

Just because I said that Rage was the hope of humanity or something like that, I have instead plunged the people into despair.

''Hey Chiyuki-san!　Ray, you're in trouble!　We have to help!

Sahoko, who had rushed to the castle walls, said in a hurry.

''Please wait, Sahoko-sama. You must not help her carelessly. She's looking at us. If we move, they will move as well. I'm not sure I can hold her by myself. Let's wait for Sirone-sama.

Kaya, beside her, stops Sahoko.

Out of the corner of Kaya's eye is the Goddess of Moonlight, or rather the White Silver Witch.

Apparently she's as strong as or stronger than us.