Chapter 164

Chapter 164

The Great Tomb

The place that was beyond the water prison, looked much like a graveyard.

Where are we?

I asked. And the old man in the fox mask answered.

The catacombs. The great tombs.

Catacombs?

Yes. A dungeon that lies deep underneath Ismalia castle. It is said that a great demon was once buried here. And so its the holy place of an evil god.

That was an interesting description. But I didnt point it out.

And why are you in a place like this? Who are you?

I asked. And then the old man pointed to Toshizou, who stood next to me.

I came to see the face of this man, who wishes to die.

Youre acquaintances then?

Toshizou had an awkward expression.

It seems that we met in the previous world, but I have no memory of it. Was it in the Shinsengumi, old man?

Asked Toshizou. But the old man just laughed, Fohohoho. It seemed that he had no intention of answering.

Well, youll learn my identity eventually. However, why not search for a way back to the surface first?

An alliance, then.

I held my chin and considered it. Well, it wasnt as if we really had an option.

Old man. You did help us escape the water prison. And so it seems only right that we travel back to the surface together.

You truly are a reasonable Demon King.

The old man smiled and offered his hand. He wanted me to shake it. And so I shook his hand. It was stronger than I thought. A warriors hand.

I was very curious to find out who he was, but did not ask further. And like that, we started to search the tombs.

I never would have thought that there would be such a great labyrinth underneath Ismalia castle.

It might be better to say that Ismalia castle was built on top of such a great labyrinth.

Without a seconds delay, he cut through the skeletons, shield and all. It really was a strong sword.

The old man joined after a short delay, but his sword was more gentle. He did not move in broad strokes, but worked with precision as he chipped away at their numbers. Skeletons could move even after their heads were destroyed, but they could not hold their weapons if they lost their hands. Nor could they walk without legs. And so he targeted those parts.

It was a very logical way to fight. However, they both fought so that they disabled the enemy with one attack.

I had heard that the Shinsengumi were practiced swordsmen, so perhaps this old man really was related to them. As I thought of such things, the Ghoul in the back began to roar.

It dragged a great axe as it moved forward.

This is a special Ghoul.

I explained.

How special?

Toshizou asked.

Ive read about them. They are immortal weapons that are made from modified corpses. But some were made by special means. And this is one of them.

Just then, the Ghoul swung its giant battleaxe down at Toshizou. He quickly dodged it and a great hole opened up near his feet.

It is indeed special. What ridiculous strength.

They must have made it by gathering ancient criminals. It has an evil power.

Thats why its parts seem to be of varying sizes.

Its legs were of different length, and the right arm was twice as thick as the left.

Aye. Its a dangerous creature. Can you kill it?

Not if Im alone.

I glanced over to the old man in the fox mask. He chuckled and answered.

Oh, you should not rely on some old man. As you saw earlier, my sword is gentle.

You were clearly holding back. Judging by the way you fight, you can likely wield the sword just like I do.

You are very perceptive. However, I will not show my true strength so easily. After all, it will give away my identity.

Besides, I am still an old man. He laughed.

Damn it. He was a stubborn old man. Toshizou and I laughed and then turned to each other.

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