Demon Lord Wants to Laze

Mao Dara the 2nd

Episode 47: A Minor Clue

What Fran taught me was a forest halfway between Grania and Mount Tak.

There's a cabin a lot off the street and deep down, and that's where they say it's the enemy stronghold.

I do have armed watches, and I can feel the air from a distance.

"Fran, are you sure here?

"Of course it is. Doesn't that even match the information you have?

"If you ask me, yes, I didn't have to ask."

While on the move, he was contacted by "Enemy Reception to Forest Bandits in Northern Grania".

After that, the information was delivered in detail and the location could be identified.

It was, after all, the cabin in front of me.

"The country is getting information, isn't it? Then the Knights will be here soon, too, but what are we going to do?

"Wait... that's not good. Maybe he can get away with it."

"Right. Let's clean it up."

"Wait, Fran! What are you gonna do?!

Fran walked towards the cabin with Zukazka.

What are you really going to do?

I was ready to jump out at any time and watch what happened.

"Mr. Ujibug, can I have a word with you?

"What, why is there a woman here?!

I wonder if you intend to have a dialogue first......

It would be nice if that worked for someone.

"I was looking for something..."

"Hey, let's get this woman to her head"

"Right, you're an upper-ball. Woman, if you don't want to see painful eyes, grow up."

A man's hand is inexorably stretched out to Fran.

Oh, within what assumption.

I got up and popped out.

But they didn't have to.

"Lei Xun"

After Fran's short chant, the blade of electricity flew to the men.

It didn't even give the opponent a cut while he avoided it and turned it black.

Too thoughtful a decision.

We gathered in front of the cabin, even as we were distracted.

"Fran is impotent, too. What would you do if something happened?

"Joke. You think I'm gonna be late for the Uzi bug?

"You didn't hesitate to buzz off, did you? If I were an ordinary person..."

"Due to its extremely evil nature, it can't be. At least it's like an outside road."

They didn't have a problem with Fran.

There are no stray shards on that face either.

By the way, 'It took a bird-avoiding trap, didn't it?' Don't say that.

"I thought it was gonna be a mess, but nobody's coming out."

"That's odd indeed. There are a few of them inside."

"Let's go in anyway"

Try to follow the wall of the cabin, and I, Teresia and Fran will line up.

I gently opened the door and glanced inside.

Then…….

"Lie, no one?!

"Such haz! At least four of them went in, didn't they?

I doubted my eyes myself, but they were deserted inside.

The dusty room is just littered with crappy tables, breaking chairs, and rusty tools.

"Maybe the enemy can use the magic of metastasis..."

"It can't be. That is a secret technique that can only be used by a limited number of demons. The Ningens, of course, are impossible for the higher-ranking sub-people."

"Then how do you explain this situation?

It's a decaying cabin with only one room.

The next room is bare, and there's not even a place I think I can hide.

"Anyway, let's find a clue"

"I don't know what's in this place...... hunnu!

- Bakiri!

The sound of a dry tree cracking.

When I turn my gaze to you in a hurry, there is no Theresia there until just now.

"Theresia! Where have you been?!

"Here, sssssss! Ichichi"

Theresia was breaking through the floor and falling into the ground.

They also have lights there, and I saw some structure from here.

Apparently, it's an underground passage.

Theresia called us in as she invited us.

While also exchanging 'Quiet' gestures.

- Cancun. Cancun.

We went down the ladder of prep.

for one floor at height.

Looks wider inside than I thought.

"Teresia, are you okay?

"Yeah, luckily, no injuries, sss"

"Is it a hidden room in the ground? You're like a mole."

Fran shrugged as she glanced at the back.

There is an iron door at the end of a narrow stone aisle.

From that obvious atmosphere, I intuited that our questions would be resolved at once.

"It seems impossible to open it quietly. I think the people inside will find out."

"Then let's call it a gatoon. You can drop it all at once."

"Okay. Then I'll go fast. 3... 2... 1..."

- Guan!

The screaming sound of an iron door.

Never mind that, we gradually defeated our opponents by allowance.

The number of people is about ten, more than I thought.

Still, thanks to my surprise, I was able to defeat many of them.

"What, Temehe and the others!

The man in the deepest part raised his voice.

From the outfit, I assumed he was a leader.

There are only three conscious enemies, including the man.

"Be mindful. The Knights will be here soon!

"You're the crystal thieves, aren't you? It's a lot of crystals, and it has to be the state budget to procure them."

Theresia said as she looked around.

Crystals pile up like mountains on the walls of the room.

I have no idea how many tens of thousands of gold coins I need when I try to get them all.

"This is the way it is. If it's enough to keep getting caught like this...!

A leader-style man removed a crystal from his chest.

The other two imitate it.

The crystal was stained with an unfamiliar color, dark purple.

"Distortion!"

The men pointed a clear intent to kill us.

Then the view in front of me was gnarly distorted.

"Ma'am, it's dangerous, ss!

"Teresia!"

"Magic Shield!

Theresia fully deployed the wall by magic.

The shield of light by magic protected us.

... or so I thought.

"What magic! They're gonna push me like this, sss!

- Bicilli.

A crack runs on the shield of light.

It gradually gets bigger and darker.

Theresia is a desperate shape, but it's a sign she's about to lose.

"It's sloppy. I'll join you."

"Mr. Fran. There is, but that dialogue has been frustrating."

"Please concentrate before. Do you have a loose end to look at?

Fran turned his hand on the shield of light and sent his magic.

At that moment the shield glowed like a brand new one, and its thickness also increased.

Still......

"Temeer and the others are Bakemon to be able to stand up to true crystals?

"Ugh...... Uzi bug flair gives you so much magic!

"Whoa, is that the limit around here? We can still go this way!

Theresia had already reached one knee.

My protruding hands are also gushing and trembling.

Fran is also desperately enduring as she brings a muscle of blood from the edge of her mouth.

Is there anything I can do that is weak in magic?

- That's right. Hit him directly!

I pulled out my sword and cut to the men who were defenseless.

Try to poke your flank so you don't get into the ray.

I gave my body momentum and flashed it.

- Kickin '!

Slashed.

I thought, I doubted my eyes.

Because the blade did not reach the enemy's body and stopped it at its present time.

"Maybe, Demon Wall?!

"We've taken care of the physical attack! Stay calm!

"Caaaah!"

Strong wind magic struck me.

I have broken many ribs and I can't stop breathing.

I put healing magic on myself and my bones went back, but I can't even heal the pain.

My feet became suspicious of the dazzling pain.

"Oh, my God, you don't even stick to this beastman kid. I did it with the intention of killing him."

"... are you going to lose! I'm not gonna let you spoil your father's world!

"It's hard. I tried to have some more fun, but it's no good. I'll bust you all to death!

"Theresia! Fran! Run away!"

I stood up to the men again, trying to at least provide cover.

Instead of jumping, I can't even run.

I tried to drag my legs and even moved on.

Far from cover and such, I feel sorry for the sick man's movements.

As I mock that me, stronger magic gathers the men.

And the body brings a reddish light.

Is this the state of seriousness?

"Huh?! No, no, no, no!

"Head ah! Help me!

"Oh, my body too! Uh-oh!

No, the red light is not serious.

Fired.

The miring flame grew, and all three were quickly engulfed in fire.

I just stand by the sudden events.

"What, this?

"Ma'am, I'm running away!

Theresia grabbed my hand and pulled it towards the entrance.

Fran is already trying to get out of the room.

"But we have to help those people!

"When it does, I can't do it anymore. Shh, give it up! I mean, there's a big fire in the basement!

"Maz, why?

"When the fire burns, it sprinkles invisible poison gas! If you keep sucking on that, you'll die! The basement can accumulate gas easily, so everyone avoids fire magic!

Try to be rushed and go outside the room.

Then he climbed the ladder and jumped out of the cabin.

So I finally calmed down and went to the ground.

"Whoo. You'll be safe if you get here. Hey, I thought you were gonna die!

"Teresia, Fran, are you hurt?

"Atashi is only about to run out of magic, no problem, sss. Fran is better than Atashi..."

Fran turns his back on this one and stares into the void.

His mouth is moving busily, and he's uttering something bumpy.

"Even if there were an unforgivable Demon Crystal, such as the Uzi worms outweighing my powers, I would be allowed to fight this demon..."

"Shall I leave you alone?"

"Oh, yeah."

Then for a while, black smoke continued to climb out of the cabin.

The example entrance, as well as from a small hole outside the cabin.

The hole seemed to belong to the air removal, and it seemed connected to that basement.

"You've been abandoned for a while. I mean, after we settle down."

"Okay. In the meantime, healing."

"Kuhi. you Uzi bugs. Kuhihi, don't be alarmed next time. If your buddy meets you, don't kill him first."

"Let's start with Fran."

"Ah. Aren't you supposed to be cured?

The usual polite and tasteful tone of Fran suddenly snapped.

And with a thin smile.

Frightened!

Is this what happens when a demon person gets angry to the extreme?

Looks like Sister Ashley had that habit too......

Then some time later, a team of Grannian knights arrived.

Describing the circumstances, he took out the demon props and tested me for the poison gas and dogs that fire brings.

It was a hazard value at first. That, too, went into the safe zone after smoke had subsided for a while.

I heard that and started exploring......

"Looks like you're burning it."

"Sounds like a sucker. It would be helpful to have classified documents."

"There are Kara's crystals, some kind of demonic formation, fine-work-like tools...... hmmm"

"The demon squares are more than half gone, too. I can't tell by that."

"Oh. I thought it was the most core piece of information."

"Oh, I found it, sss! Clue!"

Theresia stared at her feet and raised her voice.

And I picked up something like a dagger.

Did you burn it or the surface is black and discolored?

"Dirty dagger, but what's wrong with that?

"The pattern is engraved, isn't it? This is important information ss!

It appears that two homogeneous triangles were overlaid and slightly misaligned.

I got the impression that it was like a mochi tree outline.

"This is Plenician stuff, sss. What's more, it belongs to senior nobles."

Theresia said with an ambiguous look.

Someone great in Plenicia.

Is that the person behind the case?

Unlike yesterday, when everything was unknown, something like a takeover was indeed born.