CH 512

“Do you think they’re in the same place they were before, teacher?”

“I think so. I don’t think he moved since he was suffering in that place before. Let’s go there directly.”

“I’m gonna choke him out this time ……!”

“Basleigh-sensei is so scary …… Hm, the black monsters are here!”

“It’s night, but the town is different, huh ……!”

They were heading straight for the place where they had fought Asmodeus. They’re running at full speed, led by Tigre and Basleigh-sensei, who have a history with him, and the knights are following them. 

So, while Naru notices the monsters and prepares to intercept them, Ryuuze opens his mouth. 

“These guys, don’t tell me ……!”

“What!? Ryuuze, what are you doing!?”

When Naru’s lantern is thrown in the right place, the monsters in the vicinity disappear, and monsters begin to gather near the lantern.

“I see, they only appear in places with light …… I guess it’s not just the sun’s light that causes this. Then, if I’m the only one standing in the front and shining the light, it will be easier to move forward. Knights, please turn off your lanterns.”

“Kuh …… But we can’t leave Basleigh-sensei alone in danger!”

“We’ll take care of that, don’t worry about it. I think it’s also Basleigh’s idea that it would be better to conserve our strength …… I guess that’s it.”

“?”

At Tigre’s words, all the knights extinguished their lanterns, and the surrounding area became dark and quiet. When Naru tilted her head at Tigre’s last words, Basleigh narrowed her eyes and opened her mouth without looking back. 

“…… Well, It’s an act of direct revenge, you know. I won’t stop even if you have to beat me up, because I have literally sold my soul to the devil ……!”

“You just want to say that, don’t you? …… Uoh!?”

When Ryuuze made fun of her, he was surprised to see a golden hammer around his neck, and Basleigh smiled and said to Ryuuze. 

“We’ll make a joint front until midway, then I’ll finish them. Okay?”

“O-Okay ……”

“Don’t oppose her, she’s already half a demon.”

“It’s pretty much the same as it always is, though …… Speaking of which, where are Retzel-san and the others?”

“Ahhhh, they’ll be doing their own things. Lilith also came here to keep an eye on Retzel and the others because of the shackles of Lars-kun. Oops.”

Basleigh replied while swinging his hammer at the attacking monster, and Tigre said in astonishment. 

“I didn’t think they’d be going their separate ways. Even though we left Hitzrite at the castle.”

“He’s more unpredictable than Retzel, after all. I don’t know if I can trust him yet.”

“Well, you’re right to keep him under house arrest. What about your real brothers?”

“…… Before we left they hadn’t woken up yet. But I’m told they’re not in a serious condition, so I’ll wait.”

“If we don’t give up …… Oh no!”

“What?”

At the moment Tigre leaps forward, pushing Basleigh aside, the greatsword he uses as a shield roars and shocks, and Tigre’s body, still holding on, slips back. 

“You’ve come.”

“That’s what I should be saying!! I should say thank you for coming here to get killed.”

“Hey, you really got resurrected. The [Magic Sword], “Flame Sword”.”

“The kid from last time, it seems like you haven’t learned your lesson yet, so I’m going to kill you properly this time, okay?”

“You’re the one who will die ……!! You disgusting looking bastard, get lost!”

“Oh, now that look closely, it seems like something is straddling your feet ……!?”

With the help of a little moonlight and the light from a fallen lantern, Ryuuze took the lead and swung his greatsword at Asmodeus.

Asmodeus had three heads, a goat, a cow, and a human, respectively, and as the pale Naru had said, his lower half was riding a purple, four-legged lizard-like beast.

“That’s how it is, little girl! Take this!”

“The goat’s head is ……!?”

“One more time!”

The head of the goat held his sword with its mouth,at that moment, the tail of the snake came to bite him on the neck. But Tigre wouldn’t let that happen, so he chopped off the snake’s head and shouted with his left spear.

“You idiot, we have friends who are doing everything they can! So don’t–“

“–think that it’ll go your way! It’s great if that’s what you look like from the start, I’ll do my best to kill you ……!”

“Hyahaaaa!! Alright, I’ll make your faces contort in despair! The woman is food, I’m going to taste her slowly, okay?”

Naru, Ryuuze, and the knights attacks Asmodeus, who catches Tigre’s spear with the goat’s horn and Basleigh’s hammer with his own spear and keeps laughing.

“This time, I’ll do my best, don’t think you can handle it alone!”

“I’ll stop that head with a bad habit of yours. Teachers, please stand back! [Freeze]!”

“This a follow-up!”

Ryuuze swung his Flame Sword at the main body, and Naru’s skill froze the heads of the goat and cow. As the knights sliced through the regenerating snakes and lizard-like beasts, Asmodeus’ grin turned serious and he shouted.

“Orraaaaaaaa!! Damn you, don’t get ahead of yourselves? These guys are plenty enough for you mobs ……!”

“Tch, so strong.”

At the same time as Tigre says this, Asmodeus raises his spear, and a ball of light like Lars’ oversized light comes into view, making the surroundings as bright as daylight. 

“This guy ……!?”

“This is not good! .”

One of the knights immediately sensed the danger and responded to the light ball with magic.

“Hyahahahahahaha! It won’t disappear until I’m dead, you know! There, they’re surging forth now ……!”

“Guwa!?”

“Guh ……! T-Their number is  ……!”

There are literally countless black monsters that come out and attacked the knights, and I thought our formation is going to collapse just like this, but.

“But don’t be scared! There’s no way something is out of our expectation!”

“Yes, sir!”

“The Knights will take on the black monsters, we’ll form a circle to keep it away from Minister Basleigh-sensei and the others.”

“Don’t push yourselves, okay!”

Tigre shouted, and one of the knights laughed and lowered the face of his helmet as he said.

“I’ll give you the big shot and the credit, so make sure you beat them!! …… I’ll take care of this.”

“I’ll tell the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries when I get back and give you guys a reward or something!”

“You’re not the one giving us the reward!? Damn it, don’t forget it!”

The place that had been quiet until a moment ago suddenly became tumultuous, and Ryuuze and Tigre reholstered their weapons and pointed them at Asmodeus, their mouths twisted. 

“I wonder how long they’ll be able to hold it? So, are you sure you want to just stand there? I can do this kind of thing too, even though it’s [Cruel]!”

“!?”

When he raised his spear again, a black monster attached itself to the knight’s back.

Immediately after, the monster exploded, and the knight blew away with his armor and fell and fainted, and a mist was sucked into Asmodeus’s mouth.

It’s a good idea to have a good idea of what you’re looking for and what you can do to help.

“It’s good, you know?”

“Now that I think about it, this guy said that the more people get hurt, the more powerful he becomes! We’re running out of time, let’s hit him at once!”

“I’ll crush you to death!!”

The onslaught of Ryuuze and the others began!