11 Chapter 10: "Zhengtai Jian 抜く Wisdom Eye".txt (2/2)

But I'm not a hero anymore.

”Elfiszak. I'm not going to be able to get it right. I've already discarded that name.

”Our hero, Amatsu, is dead.

The sweet ideal of wanting to make the world a peaceful place is gone.

...... That's right. Then I'll call you Iori as before.

With our attitude, he guessed that he didn't want us to talk about the past too much.

Elfiszak didn't step in with a giggle about the past.

Oh, I see.

This guy saw where I was betrayed by my friends, didn't he?

At any rate, if there is no hostility, that's fine.

Hey, Iori. What are you going to do after this?

Elfiszak asks as he sits down.

”...... after this, huh?

The objective this time was the labyrinth core.

I succeeded in getting it, but in the end, I didn't get my magic power back.

From that feeling, taking in the labyrinth nucleus was the right method.

The problem is the amount of magic power needed.

To fully regain my power, I would probably need two or three more labyrinth nuclei.

My goal is to get revenge on those who betrayed me.

First, we need to verify the authenticity of Ryuza's words.

I stole a magic power grant for that purpose from the treasure room, but it was a shame I couldn't use it on Ryuzas right then and there.

''Maybe I'll go to ...... another country and take on the labyrinth just like here.

He kept the revenge thing under wraps and explained that to her.

This time, the Earth Demon General Balguild was a far more troublesome opponent than the previous Earth Demon General.

''When we take on the next labyrinth, we need to come up with a plan other than just getting our equipment together.

''Hohoho.''

It's .......

Hearing my words, Elfiszak grinned at me.

Something tells me I have a bad feeling about this.

'Odd, Iori. In fact, I too have business in the labyrinth.

Well, good for you. Well, I'll just rip the scales and stuff off that earthen general.

Wait and see.

I was about to escape, and he grabbed me.

d*mn, what a stupid force.

It doesn't even budge.

Iori. In recognition of your success in the battle just now, I will allow you to accompany me by cooking three meals a day.

”No.

''Eh!''

Elfiszak raises his voice in surprise with a face that seems to say that he did not expect it.

No, I did fight with him, but it's a pain in the ass to be followed outside the labyrinth.

''Well then, accompany me for two meals a day and polishing your nails.

No, thank you.

Then eat one meal a day and get your nails done.

No.

He's quite persistent, this guy .......

I'm the good guy!

Who the f*ck are you?

It's the Demon King, Ex!

What is this guy talking about?

He's so intimidating when he's fighting, why is he usually so disappointing?

I'm grateful for the co-op, but I can't keep up with him that much.

Pulling off the spoiled Elfiszak, I head to the wreckage of the earth demon general.

''Ah, geez, Iori!''

You can get some good materials from the large demon.

I'm not going to be able to get the same amount of money as it is, but if you process it, you can make sturdy weapons and armor.

Since it's such a huge dragon, it must be able to get some good materials.

It has deep wounds, so if you cut off the underlying flesh, you can strip it off.

The scales, fangs and other parts of the body that could be used as good weapons will be uprooted.

Among them, the Demon Crystal, which can be said to be the heart of a demon, is an exceptional item that was obtained.

With these, it would be possible to make a weapon that surpasses the treasured sword.

When I picked up the magic crystal and was about to put it in my pouch.

''Shuppa!''

While speaking the sound effect by himself, Elfiszak snatched the magic crystal from me.

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

At a height that I couldn't reach, he stabbed his arm into the wall and hung on the wall.

''Hmph, it looks like you're a pretty good demonic crystal, just because you call yourself the Earth Demon General!　Iori!　If you want this back, come with me!

Shut up!

No!

Oh, my God, you're a f*cking kid!

What the f*ck are you doing? !

I just have to get to the end of the maze!　You want the maze, don't you!　Then can I come with you?

The child jitterily swings his arms and legs while hanging from the wall, as if he were a spoiled child.

From the looks of it, it's unlikely that he'll give me back the Demon Crystal if I don't listen to him.

It's not that I absolutely need it, but with the current state of weakness, I want to wear the best equipment if possible.

It's a shame that they're taking that thing away from you.

...... Okay, I get it. Anyway, I'll listen to what you have to say.

Really?

! Yeah.

I'm just saying.

I'm just gonna listen and tell them what they want to hear.

So, come on downstairs and do what you have to do.

Um, okay.

Elfiszak nodded with a coy smile.

'............'

............

............

............

No, get the hell out of here.

Why are you hanging off the wall and looking at us?

Iori. There is one thing I need to say to you.

It's .......

Yeah, as a matter of fact, I'm stuck in here.

With a straight face, Elfiszak said.

'Drop ...... off, Iori.

I wanted to hold my head up and let out a sigh.