274 That's why I confront the demon king.

I could feel the magic. It's just up ahead.

Through the route of this mausoleum, Exoik remembered the magical power of the vessels and hostages from the battle with Raheit. In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find it here.

"Is there a hidden door or something? There is no response to Tzadari's master key, so it must be a trick that was originally in the ruins.

I can feel the residue, but I don't know how to activate it.

There. Check that area.

When Exequik examined the place I pointed out, he found a part that could be pushed in, as is often the case with devices in ruins. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get there.

You can't even see the remnants of magic, how did you know?

I've learned a lot about the habits of the builders of these ruins before I came here. I can vaguely read where they are going to set up their traps.

"Oh, I see. ......

The wound hurts, but in fact it increases my concentration and sensitivity. If you can't fight, this is the best condition you can be in.

A little further down the passage of the hidden door, I arrived at a room. The room is small and spacious, and the decorations in the room are far more gorgeous than the interiors of the ruins so far. This room was probably a treasure house, a place to hide hidden wealth.

There are no gold or silver treasures around the room. It doesn't matter now if they weren't brought in in the first place, or if they were used to finance Rituals' activities as Raitis.

What I need to focus on now is the figure of a man waiting in the center of the treasury. I've never seen a face like this before, but it's rare to see a face that fits so well.

"Lahayt!

You've never seen him before, but don't you at least suspect he's someone else?

You know, when I first heard your voice in Tarz, your face was exactly how I imagined it.

The face is even more well-rounded than the body that was rampaging in Mejlis, but the stench and ruthlessness of the face has been further refined. No doubt, this is the real body of Raheit.

I was a bit surprised too. I was also a little surprised, because as soon as he resurrected as the Demon King, he reverted to the body he had abandoned back home. I wonder if his soul remembered what he looked like? It's really interesting.

I had predicted this from the color of her hair, which was now a clear white like Wolfe's that you don't see around here, and from the reaction of Ilias and the others who were confronting her, but I guess she had already turned into a demon king. I had heard that it takes a certain amount of time for a demon lord to be resurrected after death, but from what I had heard about the time he became a demon lord, I had expected the time interval to be short. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

I didn't need to check, but I guess Rahite wasn't his real name.

If he used the resuscitation magic created by Seiya Yukura correctly, Rahite paid for it with his own name. But until he came to this place, anyone could say Raheit's name. This means that the name Raheit has not been isolated from this world.

No one would be stupid enough to go around using his real name.

It's been said, Exduk.

You're shaking me. ....... No, it doesn't matter. Be careful, compatriot. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. But there's something else strange. I can't say what, but there's something else that's foreign to me.

That's probably the reason why Ilias and Wolfe are so wary. I'm not sure what it is, but it's something else.

The body of the Demon Lord is as wonderful as I thought it would be. I don't know when I've ever felt so peaceful, and I can see the world so correctly!

Rahite showed no sign of alarm at the Iliad and the others confronting him, and he looked refreshed as if he was overcome with emotion. He must have been so moved by the fact that he had become a demon lord.

The influence of the bastard's talent seems to have put a lot of strain on your soul.

"Yes, it has. The more you hate it, the more it twists your personality. That's how bad it was.

Don't worry. I don't think I'll like you either now that you're free of that affliction.

If he had only become a demon lord to improve his own constitution, I would have had some sympathy for him. I'm not sure what to make of that.

"That's great. I'd like to eliminate you as an enemy with a clean slate.

"You look like you've been treated like a monster for miraculously coming back to life with the gift you were given. I want to take revenge on the people who denied me everything I ever believed in. Is that it?

"So you can get to that point. You're a scary person.

I knew right away that Raheit had a grudge against humans. This guy doesn't just take advantage of people, he deliberately enjoys it.

The story of how he came to be so is becoming more and more clear when you consider Rahite's talent as a bastard. If a person can possess a nearby body even if the body is dead, he can be resurrected even if he is killed in some accident.

In this world, reanimation magic is forbidden, and if a dead person were to come back to life in a different body, the people of this world would have a strong fear of its existence. You can find out how Raheit was treated by these people at .......

But whether you ask me or not, I can't help but feel sorry for you. But whether you ask or not, I can't have you doing whatever you want. I'm going to stop you without question.

You're a terrible person. But that's okay. I'm the Demon Lord now. As the true and colorless Demon Lord, it's in my nature to stand in the way of humans.

"True ......

This is the reason why that colorless bastard was sulking so strangely. He was probably told that it was ridiculous to call himself a demon lord while being a demon, and that I was the only one who deserved that name. I'm not going to deny that the name Rahite was a bit transparent.

Ilias, tell me your impressions of facing Rahite.

"There's no doubt that he's an opponent that we should be wary of, but compared to the Scarlet Demon Lord and the Blue Demon Lord, the pressure is less. Physically, there is no sign that his physical abilities have improved significantly.

If you only listen to that, it seems easier than the "Purple" who wears a demon all over his body. However, the trained vigilance of Ilias and Wolfe probably warned them not to let their guard down.

It's a shame that you didn't rate it as highly as I thought you would, but it can't be helped. This power can only be possessed by a non-human. And no one has a greater affinity for resurrection magic than I do. Let me show you a little of it.

Before Rahite can even hold up his left hand to me, Ilias moves away while carrying me. When the blurred vision from the high speed movement returns to normal, Wolfe has already jumped in front of Raheit.

"Oh, that's fast. I'm surprised.

"Aah!

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it.

"What?

The chains of Exdoik wrapped around the waist of Urfe, pulling him away from Rahite. At the same time, the transparent crystal that appeared in the place where Wolfe was cut through the sky. Was he aiming for a fight from the start? But even if that was the case, this was still not a viable damage trade.

"Keep an eye on the flow of magic. Perhaps it's because you've regained your true body, but your magic is working faster than ever!

Thank you, Exduk-san!

Thank you, Mr. Ecdyke! "A ward or two is nothing more than a piece of cloth. I shudder to think what it would have been like to face it as a human.

Flesh is gouged, bones are shattered, and a great deal of blood is flowing, yet Raheit keeps a cool face. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

That's a lot of leeway for someone who just lost an arm.

"Lost an arm? What are you talking about?

What are you--?

No wonder Exoik and the others were surprised. A few moments ago, Rahite didn't have a left arm, and then, in the span of a few conversations, he had one as if nothing had happened.

Is this some kind of super regeneration like Neil Ryates? No, I didn't see any signs of regeneration at all. Judging from the surprise of Ilias and the others, they must not have even seen the signs.

Were you surprised? This is the true power of resurrection magic. Even if your head is cut off or your whole body is burned by the fire, you will regenerate perfectly as if nothing had happened. Forever, infinitely, without limit, without cost.

This is very different from the reanimation magic I know. ...... No, you don't. You're a bastard.

Yes, resurrection magic is soul magic. If I am able to interfere with my own soul, I can immediately exert the power of resuscitation. That is to say, even if it's just a scratch, I can reanimate it right here and now and it will be restored.

I've always thought that resurrection magic is just a preemptive resurrection magic that is activated after death, but in the case of Rahite, I need to change that perception.

In his case, it's as if he can go from a dead state to a perfect state with the push of a button. That's a lot of confidence, even against these three guys.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I was so concerned about resuscitation magic.

"The other Demon Lords are just human beings. But I'm different, I can handle the forbidden power left by Yugra most effectively. --Area, set.

Set! Protect yourselves!

The moment Ecdysius shouted, crystals filled his entire field of vision.