10-Episode 10: Makai Gate and Majin

Father.

A girl came into the office of Viscount Grimoire-sama's office.

She is my Lord Viscount Grimoire's only daughter, Lady Celia.

Oh Celia. What's going on?

Yes, I need to talk to you about foresight.

At the young lady's words, Viscount Grimoire's eyes change.

''What did you see?''

Yes, thanks to your father's help with the Dragon's Nucleus of Dragons, it's clear.

Ho-ho, that's great. I suppose it's worth every penny I paid to get it.

Yes, I can't thank your father enough for that. It has increased the accuracy of my foresight several times over.

''Several times more!''

Lady Celia's words caused Viscount Grimoire to shout in surprise.

That's not surprising.

The power of Celia Lady's foresight is tremendous, and with this power, Viscount Grimoire's domain has prospered several times more than it did before the young lady was born.

It's nothing short of astonishing that it has increased several times more.

''So what exactly did you see?''

At Viscount Grimoire's question, Lady Celia raised her eyebrows for a moment, but then looked up with intent.

Then, she uttered an astonishing answer.

''........It's a swarm of unseen demons that covers the ground and the sky.

''What........what?!''

Miss Celia's words make Viscount Grimoire exclaim.

What nonsense, ordinary parents would have laughed at her for saying that.

But the other party is a visionary magician who is one or two of the best visionary magicians in the Grimoire neighbouring countries, so it can't be considered a joke even if it's wrong.

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

....

The room falls into a heavy silence.

'You say it, so it must be true.

Yes.

At Viscount Grimoire-sama's words, Lady Celia replies with a shaky voice sound.

Because of her absolute confidence in the results of her own divination, Miss Celia was almost crushed by a feeling of desperation.

''........In this situation, it was a good decision to hire that adventurer in question.

What?

At Viscount Grimoire's words, Lady Celia looks up.

''I heard about your foresight, and I hired a certain adventurer.

Adventurer...?

Lady Celia makes a doubtful face.

She would say that there's no way that an adventurer can deal with a demon that's capable of covering the Viscount's territory.

''Yes, an adventurer. Yes, an adventurer, an adventurer who has defeated the dragon.

Dragon!　..........　No way!

Yes, that dragon core I gave you, that was obtained by that adventurer when he slaughtered the dragon.

"The adventurer who slayed the dragon...

Vitality returns to Lady Celia's eyes.

'That's not all, my lady.

John?

'The two Evil Boars that were recently sold at auction in King's Landing, and the one purchased by your husband, the same adventurer who defeated them.

Not even this adventurer?

They say it was the same adventurer who slayed the dragon.

That's not all... the dark blob that entered the town and was hiding in the city has been defeated by some adventurers.

So is this adventurer.

Probably.

There were no longer words of despair or anxiety in the room.

There was only the expectation of an adventurer with tremendous ability.

''Father, what is that adventurer's name?

Miss Celia asked the adventurer's name with a twinkle in her eye, like a young child yearning for a hero in a story.

''They say his name is Aug,''

Master Aug....

On this day, the hopes of the Grimoire Viscounty were placed in the hands of a single adventurer.

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Oh, I'm so tired!

Jairo-kun and the others, who had caused their magic power to run out after continuing their training, lay down on the ground with a limp look on their faces.

''I feel like it's been a long time since I've moved my body this much...''

''In the rearguard, it's basically magic to cover you, you know...''

''Body-enhancement magic is great, but if you rely on it, the rest is scary...''

Everyone's magic power is skullduggery, so it's hard to have a conversation with them.

''Let's take another short break until our magic power recovers somewhat.

More to do?

Mina screams in hearty disgust.

''It's easier to learn how to operate magic at a minimum if you do the physical enhancements when you have little magic power left.

Even if it's money or food, when they find out there's not much left, they start to take care of it.

We expose ourselves to the wind on the plains and cool our burned-out bodies.

I'm back on track.

And even though he hadn't rested enough, Jairo-kun stood up energetically.

''You, how strong are you........''

No, I just had a little bit of a break, and I'm tired already.

You are a physical monster.

Mina glares at Jairo-kun with resentment.

''Hmph. Well, I'm my brother's best apprentice!

That has nothing to do with it.

It could be related.

And when Mina denied it, Mr. Megri defended Mr. Gyro's statement.

'What?　What's this all about?

''It's true that Gyro is a warrior, so he has a lot of stamina. But I'm also a person with a certain amount of physical strength. But even for that me, it's still hard to move. I haven't regained my strength........

'So you're suggesting that Lex's training might have something to do with it?

They look at me.

No, no, I don't have any special training in...

Oh, you mean...

Then I came up with a theory.

"Gyro-kun, try a little body-enhancement magic.

You got it, bro!

Hahhhh hoaghawah!

When Gyro-kun activated his body-enhancing magic with a shout, a thin film of white light appeared around his body.

''Ah, I knew it was because of the attributes attached to it.

""Attributes!"

'Yes, as Mina and the other wizards know, magic is the imposition of attributes to colorless magic to become fire magic or wind magic.

Mina and the others are nodding in agreement.

''And body enhancement magic is a magic that strengthens the body by circulating magic power within the body, so it's a magic that uses colorless magic power.

''But Jairo-san's body-enhancing magic has attributes, right?

''Yes, that's the next stage of body enhancement magic, attribute enhancement.

Attribute enhancement?

Everyone is like, "What's that?　I lean forward.

'Oh, it looks great!　Isn't it amazing that we can use such an amazing device all of a sudden?

Don't get cocky, you idiot!

Mina takes an elbow to the side of Gyro-kun's stomach.

''Gefu!　Tee-hee.

'Gyro, you imagined Norbu-san's recovery magic to get the hang of body-enhancing magic, right?　By imagining that sensation so strongly, I must have subconsciously processed the colorless magic power into a recovery magic holy magic.

I didn't know that was possible.

Norbu-san looks at Jairo-kun with a surprised look.

I believe that recovery magic can be used with the strength of faith in God, so I guess it's a bit complicated.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in it. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's not.

Do you have a number of attributes?

No, magic has six attributes: earth, water, fire, wind, light and dark, but it also has other derived attributes like lightning and ice, as well as defensive attributes such as poison resistance.

There's a lot going on here.

'So you'll be able to give them awesome attributes if you work harder!　Then let's get on with our training!

We're still recovering!

The excited gyro urges everyone to hurry up and move their bodies around.

If you don't hurry up, I'm going to be the only one who's strong enough to take down monsters bigger than my house, just like my brother!

I mean, you're not that easy to...

And that's when.

Zuzun.....

I could hear something heavy moving in the distance.

'Heh?'

I felt an unpleasant sensation along with the sound, and I leaped vertically, putting my magic power in both feet.

Then I jumped over the trees and looked around, and found the true identity of the sound.

It was a huge, black, terrifyingly large snake with a hint of evil.

''It's a Cursed Viper!''

"What is that?　It's too big!

It's bigger than the last Evil Boa Lex took out.

What a sinister mood.

Everyone who jumped onto the high tree branches with their body-enhancing magic also gasped at the Carseed Viper's evil appearance.

''Lex, what kind of demon is the Cursed Viper?''

Oh, as expected of Megri-san, who specializes in strengthening physical abilities. It seems he heard me talking to myself.

"That thing is a demon from the demon world.

"'Demon world!

'Yeah, it's a demon that doesn't originally belong on earth. But at that size, summoning magic can't...

What does it matter?　All you have to do is take him down!

'Don't be ridiculous!　Can't you see that huge body?

Mina chastised Jairo, who was ready to fight.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're talking about.

Jairo-kun is ready to fight.

'You shouldn't do that. It's a cursed snake, just like its name suggests.

""Curses?

The miasma of the Cursed Viper is a miasma that causes miasma damage just by approaching it, and if you touch it, you are cursed by its evil magic.

It's also known as the warrior killer. Moreover, the Cursed Viper itself has a huge body and moves fast, so even without the curse, it is quite strong.

"You're no match for that!　There's only three of us who can use magic, and we can go back to town and report back to the guild here!

''If we're dealing with a demon from the demon world, this is an A-ranked adventurer level case. It's more than we can handle.

"Oh, f*ck it!

If they are cursed with just a touch, there's no way for them to fight, no matter how enhanced they are with body-enhancing magic.

Gyro-kun regretfully accepts the withdrawal.

But it's no good.

''No, we'll intercept them.''

'What?　What are you talking about?　We're going to be cursed!

"It's too fast for its size. If we don't intercept them here, they're going to get to town.

'But what about the curse!　With my inexperience, I can't break the curse. Even if I ask the high priest of the church to do it, it will cost a lot of money if I'm dealing with a demon curse from the demon world!

Norbu and the others will do their best to stop me, but it's okay.

''Don't worry. Now I'm going to show you all how to apply the attributes of body strengthening magic.

With that said, I circulate the holy magic power throughout my body.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. And one of the advantages of this attribute is that, you know.

I shouted as I leapt straight at the Cursed Viper.

''Not only does the holy magic power increase your attack power against evil beings, but it also has the ability to repel curses!''

I suddenly jumped in, and the Cursed Viper's body stiffened in surprise at my appearance.

But as expected of a demon of the demon world, it immediately raises its sickle-neck to intercept me and bare its poisonous fangs.

In response, I raise my fist.

The Cursed Viper's upper and lower fangs are closing in on me.

I snap my upper fangs with my arms, then change my stance and snap the lower fangs with my feet in reaction.

Deadly poison rains down from the fangs, but the holy magic power nullifies the poison.

''It's a stop!''

I entered the Carseed Viper's mouth, raising my fist up and leaping as hard as I could over my tongue.

With a bong, the Cursed Viper's head blows off.

You're not going to be able to do that.

''And if you master body-enhancing magic like this, you'll be able to exert multiple attribute effects and easily defeat your enemies.

Huh.

I showed Jairo-kun and his friends how to fight using the attribute attribute, but for some reason, they didn't respond very well.　

"Jairo-kun who has been activating the recovery attribute will eventually be able to do this,

Really?

Whoa, that's cash.

Mr. Lex, is there no more threat to the demons in the demon world?

I shake my head at Norbu-san's words.

''Nope, the Cursed Viper is not a demon suitable to be called by a summoning team due to its huge size and ferocity. There's probably a gate set up somewhere that leads to the demon world.

The gateway to the Underworld?

There it is, right there.

With his eyesight enhanced by body-enhancing magic, he discovers a jet-black gate hidden deep in the forest.

''That's the gate?　What kind of person made that thing?

Maybe it's a mage. That's because only mages can use the gate.

''Demons are the inhabitants of that evil other world that fought against humans a long time ago?''

Mina's voice trembles in surprise.

Hmm, it's not that long ago.

And also, ah, there's a demon, as expected. Maybe he's a gate guard.

"Demon?　Shouldn't we get out of here?

Oh, come on, man, it's easy on one.　There's five of us, okay?

Mr. Gyro makes a clenched fist that he can afford.

'Baka!　A demon can wipe out an entire army!　There's no way we can take it down by ourselves!

'What?　Seriously?　... uh, but you can do it, right, brother?

Don't be ridiculous!

Yeah, I think I can.

You know, it's a lot of... what?

If we don't destroy it, new demons from the demon world will come out again. So we have to destroy it now.

We'll help you...

Mr. Meghri raised his weapon to help me, but it was no use.

"Everybody back away, I'll use the big one!

Everyone bounces back at my words.

It's not just because they followed my words.

It's because the demon who noticed that the Cursed Viper has been defeated noticed us.

A tremendous killing spirit is emitted from a distant position.

It seems that they have decided that they need to fight off the enemy called me.

But in this life, I have never fought a demon before.

It's not safe to take it easy while protecting Gyro-kun and the others, like in the past.

'Yeah, let's get a little serious about this one.

He recalls his memories of being a hero who fought in a previous life.

'Let's go, mage!'

The target is a gate and a demon headed straight for us.

"Magical sword deployment, dimension break.

I release the magic I used to use when I was fighting demons as a hero.

And the moment the magic is activated, the scenery in front of me shifted.

Dimensional magic dimension break.

A magic that cuts space and any object, any distant object, ignores perspective and cuts all of your vision.

A dimensional cutting attack that nullifies any physical or magical defense.

The demon and gate in my vision shifted up and down, and the left and right sides of my body were sucked towards the misaligned section.

And then it disappeared easily.

''Phew.''

It's been a while since I've used great magic, but I'm glad I was able to cut off only the target.　

'Guys - I beat it!

I tell everyone that I've defeated the demon.

But people stand there in a daze and don't respond.

What's going on?

I mean, I said I was great, but you're much better than me.

Destroying a demon and a gate in one fell swoop, I'm sure no one would believe me if I told anyone about it.

""Yeah, I think so."