13 Chapter 12 "A Touch of Armor Sleeve".txt (1/2)

Entering through the entrance of the labyrinth was the troops of the kingdom, led by Ryuzas.

...... troublesome guy came.

A good amount of time has passed since the battle with the earth demon general ended.

He must have entered the labyrinth while I was unconscious.

...... I thought for sure you'd be thrown in jail or something.

Yeah, I almost did. How hard was it to prove your innocence?

Since he is leading a mixed unit of knights and sorcerers, he probably escaped punishment for the time being.

There are fifteen knights and ten sorcerers.

Including Ryusas, there are twenty-six enemies lined up.

''This magic power. That woman there ...... is a demon race!

''Tch, that's filthy.''

The knights behind me noticed Elfiszak, and each of them gave him a filthy look.

''...... Hmm.''

Elfiszak only mutters lightly and doesn't show much of a reaction.

This time it's in the form of me getting involved, but he doesn't intend to do anything just yet.

''Amatki-kun. What the hell is that demon race over there?　I don't think you're going to be ...... trying to switch sides, are you?

This has nothing to do with it.

I returned that, but it seems that the knights who were waiting behind me did not hear.

''What do you mean you're missing out on the demon tribe despite your position as a brave man!　Kill that demon tribe right now!

”What do you think you're doing, stealing the national treasure and then staying with the demon tribe?

You have got to be kidding me!

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

I'm sure you'll find it hard to forgive the combination of a brave man and a demon race.

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

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more. For now, let's get to the point. Iori Amagatsuki--Return the national treasure and magic stone and return to the kingdom. If you say you will serve the kingdom as a brave man, then I will forgive you for the sins you have committed.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do if you are going to return to the ...... kingdom with an open mind.

Do you think there is ......?

There's no way I'm going to return to the Kingdom, no matter what the conditions are.

That's a fact that Ryuzas seems to have already priced in.

You know what?　Just checking. His Majesty said he'd be willing to kill you if you resisted. That's more convenient for me.

I laughed disgustedly.

The people behind them each held their weapons.

I'm not sure how you defeated the demon general, but you're pretty worn out, aren't you?　Do you think you can beat us with a situation like that?

Aside from the people behind them, they certainly can't beat Ryuzas in their depleted state.

In the first place, you can't kill them when they are wearing robes.

The only way to get rid of them is to have them in your home. Are we going to capture them alive, torture them, and finally, execute and expose them?

''With all due respect, Master Liuzas, we don't want that kind of filth in our kingdom. We can't have that kind of filth trespassing in our kingdom.

'If you're going to torture me, I thought it would be better to do it in this labyrinth and kill me right here.

The knights reacted to Ryuza's words.

It seems that they intend to kill Elfiszak too, in any case.

Unlike the time of the earth demon general, I'm the one who got involved.

At that time, Liuzas popped his hand.

'Oh, yeah. Then I'll give the brave man over there one last chance. Kill the demons with your own hands. And then if you surrender to us, I'll let you live. Aren't you going to be nice to us, huh?

That's the way to go, Master Liuzas. This is a great idea.

''Not to mention the demons, if you're stupid and brave enough to give them a pass, they're not worth keeping alive.

The guys present nodded at Riusas's suggestion as a good idea.

''Brave man, Iori Amatsuki. If you have even the slightest bit of bravery left in you, slay that demon tribe over there right now!''

They cheered, ”Kill them with my hands!

I'm sure you'll be able to see my reaction to that, and Liuzas is watching my reaction with a smirk.

I glanced at Elfiszak, but I couldn't read any emotion from his expression.

He doesn't say anything, he just keeps his eyes closed and remains silent.

You want me to kill Elfiszak with my own hands.

That's ridiculous.

It's you that I want to kill, and there's no point in killing this woman.

”Ha!　You don't even know how to kill demons, don't you, Mr. Amatsuki?

I'm not going to make a move, but Ryuzas is going to throw a challenge at me.

I'm sure this guy doesn't expect me to obey him from the start.

He is simply waiting for me to slow down my thoughts with anger.

”You're as spoiled as some heroic sama who softened her attitude when she said 'I want to protect my sister'!

It's a cheap provocation.

I'm not going to rush in there in anger.

It's a masterpiece!　Sister?　We don't need any of that!

It's just that it's annoying.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

It's just that people who are brave enough to do this have a flowery head...

Shut up...

At that moment, the air froze.

A killing atmosphere to the point of giving the illusion of cold air.

Liuzas gasped and the knights behind him let out a small scream.

''Shut your mouth immediately. I can't bear to listen to your words.''

Elfiszak, who had been standing on the sidelines until then, stepped forward.

'Nah ......, teme .......

'You didn't hear me. I told you to shut up.

''Huh. ......!''

Elfiszak stared at Liuzas coldly.

He gasped at the icy spirit and Liuzas backed away.

''From what we're talking about, I somehow understand the situation with Iori.

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

'I'll be mocked by the demon race and you'll be cursed by the humans. Hey, Iori, we're alike.

Yeah.

It's disgusting.

We could have our own a**h*le breed.

''You guys, get ready!''

Under Elfiszak's killing spree, the other party was already in a battle position.

They have targeted both me and Elfiszak and are preparing to unleash their magic.

''Don't tell me not to touch you, right?　I'm not forgiving enough to let you off the hook after all those insults.

...... Yeah. But don't kill the guy in the middle. He's mine.

Yeah, I get it.

Smiling thinly, Elfiszak nodded.

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”Do not be afraid!　There are only two enemies, a worthless hero and a wounded demon!

Kill those bastards!

In the meantime, the people who had come to their senses attacked all at once.

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

I'm sure they were chanting in advance so that they could finish us off with their first move.

It's a surefire way to kill us, and each one of them has the power to kill us.

The reason why Liuza was so relaxed is because he was confident that he could kill me with his first move.

Seeing the sorcery coming across, Elfiszak says without a hint of timidity.

''Leave the rear guard to me. You won't be late to a bunch of guys like that?

''Of course.''

He smiled thinly, and immediately afterwards, Elfiszak's eyes turned red.

''Hahaha!　Blow it up, you scum!

I'm confident that the magic hit, and Ryuzas laughs.

It's the same as the one before, just before the flying magic shot through Elfiszak.

”--”Magic Eye, Heavy Pressure Crushing”--

The gravity created by the magic created caused all the magic to crash to the ground.

It's not just a matter of time before you get there.

What?

The magic eye?

At the same time as Ryusas and the others showed an upset expression, they threw multiple magic stones at their feet.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''Hee.''

Shh, shh, shh.

The explosion of the break magic swallowed those who had failed to escape without mercy.

''Gyaaah!''

''My legs, my legs!''

The people who ate the explosion are screaming.

Most of the sorcerers were blown away now, and some of the knights were also lying on the ground.

The reason why they weren't wiped out was because Liuzas had activated his defensive magic just before.

However, compared to his heyday, his reaction speed was much lower.

In the past, he would have shown that he was able to defend against all attacks of that magnitude.

''You're getting weak, Liuzas.

''Nah...... you son of a b*tc*!

An enraged Liuzas thrust out his hand as he released his magic.