1 Last Boss (1/2)
In the depths of the biggest castle in the Mork Continent;
”Go on!! Leave us! Complete the task you were called here to do!”
”But…!”
The man in the shining silver armor hesitated leaving his four companions behind. Facing, the last barricade of elite demons before the throne room of their sworn enemy.
”What the hell are you standing around for!? Go! We can take care of ourselves! Don't let the eight years we've been doing this for go to waste!”
”Die Invader!” one of the elite demons shouted as it launched an attack.
He gripped his sword but before he could defend, another one of his trusted companions rammed his shield onto the incoming threat. It flew and slammed directly into the stone wall leaving cracks surrounding it.
”Haha! You're still the green little brat despite all the power you've gained! Fulfill your destiny and become the hero you've always wanted to be!”
Looking onto the familiar and calming smile of the person whose shield has saved his life multiple times, the silver armored knight finally made up his mind and strode towards the large door at the end of the hallway.
”Good luck my hero! May the gods shine protect you”
Girl in white robes cast her protective spell on him as he glanced at her with eyes full of warmth.
”Hmph! Still trying to flirt with my man? Just because I can't use support magic doesn't mean you can take advantage of him every chance you get”
”Princess I…”
”Save it! I'll listen to your excuses after you do your job!”
He looked straight into the girl's fierce glare and sighed. This was the first time he was actually looking forward to her scolding. He did not know whether they would actually see each other again but to make sure that the four of them will make it out of here alive, he had to push through.
”Take care of your selves, we'll see each other after this is all over!”
He dashed towards the tall doors as his companions blocked the demons path to support him.
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Inside the room in the depths of the caste, two shadows were sitting across each other.
”You should leave, he will be here soon”
”But father!”
”It's still not sure whether I'll die. If this doesn't work then you know what you have to do”
”You're not even wearing any armor! I don't want to lose you again!”
”It is the same for me, but the circumstances are already upon us. That guy will not even listen if I don't go this far. The chances are close to none, but I must try. My only regret is not finding you earlier and give you more happiness”
”Father…”
”Now go!”
”Be well… please don't die…” Biting her lip she lowered her head and left through the secret passage at the far side of the room. She however, was not able to hear the whisper of the that was meant for her.
”I won't… at least not in vain…” she was not able to hear the last line and looked back at her father with teary eyes.
Loud and heavy footsteps sounded moments later as the heavy doors burst open revealing a silver armored knight with a long blade.
”Demon Lord!”
”Greetings Hero Gabriel… or should I call you Sir Kazuya?”
The figure sitting in front of the table was slowly illuminated by the lights that turned bright after the doors were opened. The well-dressed figure excluded a noble air and was smiling at the person who just trespassed to take his life.
”How did you…”
”This doesn't seem to be a secret no? Why do you sound surprised I know your name from your world? Were you not called as thus until you were given your identity as a knight?”
”Who are you!? Where is the Demon Lord?”
The silver clad hero was surprised by the mysterious person that was clearly a demon. He looked like a person dressed to welcome a guest rather than the current predicament which was his group making their way to assault his castle for the sole purpose of eliminating him.
”Demon Lord? If you're talking about the king of the Mork Continent, then that is none other than myself Sir Kazuya”
”You? What are you planning? Why are you—”
”Dressed as such? That is a simple way of showing you that I do not have the slightest intention to battle to the death like you expected. (Truly like the intelligence presented. He really is as chivalrous as they say. Letting his guard down as soon as he saw me without intent to battle)”
”No intent to battle!? I won't fall for such an old trick! You have caused a lot of deaths and I was summoned here to put a stop to you!”
”I am aware of that which is why I thought of presenting myself like this to show my sincerity in having a serious chat with you. Will you humor this demon whose life is already in your hands?”
Looking into each other's eyes, both trying to get a read on each other, the two stared at each other both concluding that neither planned on making the first move. This made the warrior slightly uncomfortable since this was not in his expectations when he blasted through the doors.
”If I see or feel any tricks then don't blame me for slaying…”
”Please tell me what would put you at ease and sit with me. Do I need to wear magic sealing restraints? Should I swear on my core that I have no other intentions than to have a discussion with you?”
Kazuya couldn't figure what this demon lord wanted but he could feel that he was not lying. This put his mind into more confusion since he had heard all sorts of stories and legends of the man sitting there smiling at him. He could only sigh and lower his sword and carefully strode towards the seat he assumed was meant for him.