Chapter 257，Part2: 2 - Demon King

Chapter257,Part2: 2 - Demon King

Chapter 257 Demon King?

Part 2

However, this time――It is absolutely unacceptable.

A shining Key of the Earth. According to the books, it is――A sign that the Key of the Earth has been fully released.

It is said that the Key of the Earth, when fully released, will absorb the power of the Earth’s veins and affect all corners of the world, collapsing mountains, sinking continents, and even changing the topography of the earth.

According to a book found in a Treasure Shrine, even in ancient times when the Key of the Earth existed, it was never fully released.

And according to the research of the Empire Relics Research Institute, it is very likely that the reason for the demise of that civilization was due to a single and total release of the 『Key of the Earth』.

I knew that the goal of the secret organization, 《Nine-Tails Shadow Fox (Kyubi no Kage Kitsune)》 was the destruction of civilization.

However, leaving aside the destruction of a country, when it comes to unleashing a power that can indiscriminately change the planet, they are already――The enemy of the world.

It was a shot that should never have been fired. Because hidden behind it, there was a fearless, murderous intent to destroy any organization, including the world.

Had he known that a plan of this magnitude was underway, Radrick would not have taken a measure that light.

Even if Cleat became an empty land, or if he was impeached by other countries, he would have used every possible means to destroy the “Fox (Kitsune)”.

I take a deep, big breath. The burning wrath that had been coursing through my brain subsides.

However, it has not disappeared.

The only thing left was――A cold killing intent. Squinting, I look down at the fox mask man gripping the hilt.

I clenched my fist tightly. My nails pierced my skin and blood started to flow from it.

However, neither the pain, nor the tremors, nor the screams enter Radrick Atrum Zebrudia’s consciousness right now.

“I will crush you――I will kill you, you damn “Fox (Kitsune)”. Even if tens of thousands of our men die, even if we have to turn every root upside down, not a single fox will escape our grasp and be destroyed.” (Radrick)

The “Fox (Kitsune)” isn’t the only one who can do whatever he wants.

It is not like he activated the Key of the Earth in order to defeat the Boss in the first place. It’s too far-fetched for a plan.

“What... A...? Dogeza!?” (Kitsune’s Boss)

I had no idea what he was talking about. I had no idea how he could afford to fully unleash a Relic that would doom the world.

His thoughts are――Unreadable. Kryhi was strong, but he was just a hero. However, the man in front of me is different.

“B-But, you know, I think that it is also your fault too, you know. It wasn’t like I was particularly hostile against you guys, so, you see――” (Cry)

Why!? Why aren’t you trying to stop the Earth of the Key from activating?

The world will be destroyed, you know? Zebrudia, Cleat, and even other countries will all be destroyed. The nature of the Earth’s veins from this era is very different from those in the ancient era, so I don’t know the details of how large it will spread, but at the very least, the number of victims will not be just a few million.

I knew that 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》 are supposed to be drastic, but the word drastic is a kid’s play compared to him.

The man in front of me is――The “Demon King (Maou)”.

He is going to wipe out the “Fox (Kitsune)”, along with his allies and the whole civilization.

His blank, absentminded expression on his face seems more and more frightening.

When he saw the shining sword, his hands, and the Boss’s face, he frowned.

“Somehow, I’m really sorry for everything.” (Cry)

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

I’m back from vacation!

Sorry I couldn’t post it yesterday, I was on the plane.

But shockingly I succeed to post every scheduled chapter during my vacation! Maybe I should go on vacation more often.

Also, the promised extra chapter will be posted this Sunday.

And this chapter is so funny, even the Kitsune’s Boss is afraid of Cry now.

Sasuga Cry, trying to destroy the world without even meaning to!

Tchao à plus!