Konjiki no Moji Tsukai (Reboot)

Later in the night, during a time when everyone would be asleep, Akwinas looked up at the starry sky full of wine in one hand on the terrace.

Then tilt the glass and moisturize your throat, then quietly close your eyes.

"... I didn't expect you to come back to this country..."

I uttered words as if I were talking to myself.

Then a small shadow appeared from behind, illuminated by the moonlight, revealing its expression.

Akwinus slowly opens his eyes and opens his mouth so that he knows exactly who he is.

"- Lillian?"

The identity of the shadow was one of the Japanese travellers - Lillin.

"Hmm, I didn't come back because I wanted to."

Akwinas turns to her. You can only see a child talking with his or her mouth pointed in a mood.

"Fufu, but I'm surprised. I didn't know you were with someone like that. What kind of blowjob is that?

"Does it matter to you?

"That's a lot of rhetoric, towards my brother."

"Don't joke. I don't think you're my brother."

"Fufu... as usual.... hmm?

As Akwinus noticed something, he turned his gaze behind Lillin. But she shrugs her shoulders as if she had already noticed the sign.

You can come out now.

It was Siuba who emerged from the shadows according to her words.

"... there seems to be a good guard."

Akwinas was impressed when he saw Siuba.

"Hmm, I'm just worried about this guy."

Siuba kept her mouth shut and, unlike usual, kept her serious expression away from Lillin. Apparently, he was picking up signs of Lillin leaving the room and holding it for his escort.

"... I can't believe you hated this country so much... That's all there is to it... for Hyiro Okamura."

"I don't know, it's up to you."

Never give a clear answer with a laugh in mind. She glanced at her eyes and loosened her cheeks.

"... he was liked by a nasty guy."

"Soot, soot, soot, soot, soot, soot! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! That's impossible! Request correction now!

In response to Akwinus' words, Akwinus shouted with his face bright red and his fingers pointing vigorously at him, but Akwinus looked at him with an unexpected expression.

"This... I tried to say it with a little bit of teasing, but apparently it's not even full."

"That's right, stop that convincing face! Look, what you're thinking is a clear and barren imagination, with no dust!

Looking at her breathing disturbingly, she shrugged her shoulders even though she didn't say that the current reaction was enough. But I know that it is useless to say any more, so I change the story.

"By the way, you haven't heard it yet."

"Hahahahah... ah? What's wrong with you?

I came to this country for a reason.

"... hmm, don't worry. I have no intention of doing anything in this country. I just had some errands nearby."

"... who are you?

"Oh, I'd rather be in Hyiro."

Lillin told her that she wanted to read a book whose sun colour was in the Depth 5 area of Fortuna Grand Library.

I see. Your Majesty was telling the truth. "

Akwinus had told Yveam that he wanted to join the war in Japan in exchange for a permit to enter the library.

I thought it might be false information such as risking my life like a book, but I was surprised that I was really participating in the war in exchange for a book.

"Rest assured that the permit will be issued correctly."

"Of course. Because that's the price."

Her cheeks relaxed unexpectedly against her saying things like sunlight.

I see. So you're staying in this country for a while?

"I'm sure it will."

You can't leave this country at least until the color of the day tells you that you are tired of books in the library.

"I see....."

After seeing Akwinas thinking with a serious expression, Lillin hit a sharp eye.

"Hey, I don't know what you're thinking, but if you're going to tie Hiro to this country, stop it."

"... oh, why?

"He doesn't like to be tied to anything, and I don't think he has a device that can control him as much as this country."

"The only power in the magical world is like this...."

"If you try to tie him up by force, this country will become his enemy."

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"Besides....."

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"If you want to do that....."

Lillin glows her red eyes even more suspiciously.

"This rat can't stay calm either, can he?

Akwinus opens his eyes slightly to a line of sight that clearly contains lethality. And I realize that the Siuba behind it is facing the same hostility.

"... you're such an interesting person, Hiro."

I was surprised that Lillin was so obsessed with other people and humans. In addition, she had no experience defending others who were not her subordinates.

Now Akwinas is quite astonished that she doesn't appear in her face like she has changed. Until then, I became more and more interested in the existence of changing her color.

Of course, in this war, there were so many mysteries about Japanese colour, including its personality, that I was interested in.

I also realized that Yveam was more fond of Japanese colour than his friends.

I know only how many times I have met, but I can only say that I am naturally interested in the color of the day that attracts people to this point, including myself.

I can understand the Japanese friends who came to see me today. Without being frightened by Marione's murderous intentions, Nicki, who was supposed to be small, came out in front of the sun and tried to protect him.

Mikazuki seemed to be hiding behind the sun, but he seemed convinced that it would be safe if he stayed by the sun. And these two.

(Speaking of which, the marionette seemed to have broken up with Hyiro sometime)

Apparently, Akwinas is beginning to feel that there may be something that attracts people just by being there.

And while he was human, beside him were the Beast, the Magus, and his half-like men.

(This escort seems to have some sort of problem.)

I do not realize that Shiuba is a "Spirit", but I understand that it is not an ordinary existence.

(Someone who puts these other races aside... it's really interesting.)

When she thought so, she glanced at Lily, who was still staring at her.

Lillian, let me ask you something.

"... what?

"You haven't... given up yet?

She then turns her arm around and says a word.

"Of course!

"... I see."

That being said, Akwinas had no more to say. The expression, according to the viewer, was somehow convincing and seemed to contain something sad.

And Lillin didn't say anything else and left the scene behind.

At the same time, Yveam, the demon king, saw the starry sky Akwinus was looking up.

What happened today certainly bears a name in the history of the world.

Betrayal of "human tribes" at peace talks.

The "human race" partnered with the "Beast race" to attack the Magic Kingdom Haos . In addition, there was betrayal inside the "Magus Clan".

- War.

Very short in words. But the truth is the reality of death and pain.

There is nothing to gain.

No, we will certainly be safe if we destroy the hostile forces. And maybe we can get peace.

But is that really the right thing to do? Fighting someone, hurting them, killing them, hating each other... is there real peace ahead?

Why did you stop people from getting in touch with each other?

A long time ago, there was a world where everyone laughed at each other.

Of course, there would have been a fight between individuals.

However, it did not develop into an act that claimed the life of the other party. At least that's when it happened.

How did this happen in this world? Yveam was clouding his expression as he looked at the beautiful stars.

"... even though the stars are so beautiful... why do people defile each other?

Since it is also winter time on Earth, a white breath is exhaled from her mouth.

And remember what Rudolph, King Victorias, said at today's meeting.

Then, if someone kills your family from now on, revenge is pointless. You think we can work this out... by laughing at him and talking to him?

That's what they asked me, and I said I shouldn't give up holding hands.

But betrayed by reality, he hurt many of his compatriots who lived in this country. Some of them are dead.

When I think about it, I still feel black emotions coming up from the back of my chest. Greald died, too, and Akwinas told me about Tekkail at dinner that he was missing.

It's all because of the people who started the war. If they hadn't gone to such a riot, we could have had a good outcome at the talks by now, and we might have all laughed at each other.

It has been conveyed in the worst form of death and pain.

The reality was bitter, painful, sad, and hateful. I really want to hit the other person with this emotion.

Yveam squeezes the terrace handrail, distorting his face to chest pain.

"No... if you behave like an emotion, it's really irreversible...!

I desperately excuse my feelings and make them into words to forgive. But hatred will not diminish.

(... Kilia)

I thought Kilia would be relieved if she was always beside me at this time. But the girl is no longer by her side.

Yveam was about to break his heart, betrayed by her, who had full trust.

It was useless to be alone at night and realize the reality that Kilia was not there.

Tears come out all the time.

(Why... why... why... Kilia)

Kilia was always there to support me. Kilia reached out to me when she got lost. We have been together as a matter of course since we were young and we have spent our days together.

Like a best friend, like a sister, like a mother, very warm being.

"Kilia... Kilia..."

For some time after that, her swallowing continued.

And the next morning the colours of the sun were called unto Yveam, and they saw in The Kings.

The color of the sun could be noticed by looking at Yveam's face.

That means her eyes are swollen compared to yesterday. It seems like I'm trying to trick you with my makeup, but I can't hide it.

Perhaps she cried last night, but I somehow understood why.

This time, I heard a lot of betrayal and that the person she trusted the most had gone away.

Speaking of demon kings, she still doesn't seem to be mature. Age may not be as good as it looks, but mentally it will remain the same as their teenage daughters.

That's what I decided when we actually met and talked. She is sweet. And fragile.

I didn't think there were enough vessels to bind the race. Yet he stands on top and is also in a position to carry bitter choices and painful situations. It will be too heavy for her.

Besides, I don't have the audacity to spend a peaceful night betrayed by someone I trusted. I also knew the color of the day that I had a thin nerve like a line.

Other ministers seem to have noticed her face, but they're not going to talk about it.

"Good night, guests."

I'd like to hear about you, but the sun is silent looking at her. Then she gave something like a card out of her pocket.

"Hyiro, this is what I promised you."

Like a telephone card, the outer frame is decorated with gold and is marked in the form of black wings.

Yveam came before the sun and handed over the card.

I see, this is the "Depth 5" permit to get into the deepest part of the Fortuna Library.

I will receive and observe from her, but if you look closely, it was definitely marked as a "depth 5" permit. With this, you can enjoy the library from corner to corner.

Unexpectedly, a smile comes to mind. I didn't think I'd get bored for a while.

"If you lose it, it'll take a long time to reissue it, so be careful.

Gently nodded back to Yveam's attention.

"Shi, Master! Show me!

"Ah, Mikazuki too!

Two children reach out and grasp a sunny card.

"I don't mind, but if you lose it... you know what I mean?

I stopped moving because I felt something stinging on my back in my sunny gaze. But you still want to see it, the two eyes are focused on the card.

I had no choice but to call attention again and then hand it over. Nicki, who received it directly, smiled and observed Mikazuki closely.

"But Hyiro is still at war. The library is closed for the time being. Just understand that."

"... I can't help it."

Certainly, there are still enemies of the "Magus Clan" lurking around. I don't suppose this is a good time to open the library in such an emergency.

But I want to go as soon as possible if I try to change it to sun color. The dilemma of not being able to go is irritating.

"Hey, when are we gonna open the library?

Of course it is a question to ask.

I see. At least not since the end of the war. "

I'm sure you're right. In the present situation, where we don't know when to be attacked, the country remains tense. No matter how superfluous it is, no, because it is superfluous, you can't act on your own.

"I see. But I want to read a book as soon as possible. Let's get this war over with."

Yveam opened his mouth to the japanese-colored words and hardened.

Lillin sighed as if she was stunned.

"No, Hyiro, that's what we want, but now we're looking for each other's way out. I think this situation will continue for a while....."

"I guess. If they were us, they'd cut a lot of power. It's only natural that we should wait for reinforcements from our own country and give priority to strengthening our forces."

Yveam nodded back and affirmed the Japanese words.

"I would have captured the Second Prince Lenion and used it to negotiate an end to the war....."

Lenion escaped, so I can't use the solution.

(No, but I doubt that the Beast King will control the war with his own son's life.)

I had the impression that I had once fought with King Leowood, the Beast King, and I didn't think he was the one who prioritized one life and missed the opportunity.

This is an opportunity for the Beasts.

Now that you can cross the bridge and send your power to the Magic Realm, this is your chance to dominate the "Magus Clan".

Of course, I can't easily drop the "Demon Clan" that is operating in the Cage Castle, but there is no other way to deploy all the power around this country freely.

That's why we can't stop the fight so easily.

"... that's it for now. We should cut off the road first."

Yveam frowned at the sunny murmur.

"Road? What road?

"Ah? Don't you notice? It's a bridge that's their lifeline, isn't it?

Turn your eyes to what you don't have to say.

"Bridges can be routes and exits, right?

Ah, ahh

"If you refuse, we won't be able to increase our strength any more, and we can lock them up in the demonic world. If we hunt them down, we'll have a bag of rats."

"Ok, sure...."

Yveam nods convincingly with his fingers around his mouth.

"Ah, but Hyiro, surely the best way to do that is to drop the bridge. Perhaps the enemy is also strong enough to defend it. Dropping it is never easy."

"I heard you dropped a bridge before?

Previously, Yveam, along with Akwinas, had dropped a bridge connecting the land inhabited by the "Magus" and "Beast" tribes.

That's why I said something because I thought she would be able to do it easily this time, but the person in question has a steep face.

"... that's hard."

"Why?

"Dropping the bridge was the first objective at that time. That's why I was ready in advance. Besides, they didn't expect me to drop the bridge, so they stunned me in the middle of my movements."

Last time, Yveam used his greatest magic and a great deal of blood to drop the bridge and build a great magic. But it seemed to have been prepared beforehand.

Magic from that time can be used for the first time by synchronizing the magic of Yveam and Akwinus. That's why I practiced a lot.

It seems that we can synchronize it better now than last time. But it will still take time, and above all, it will not be a situation where the other person will silently overlook the ritual for use.

When Yveam arrives, he will definitely be targeted first. That would be the focus of the attack. Not at all, but I can't use magic that requires a lot of concentration. I'm sure you'll get in the way.

"Sure, there's no fool who stepped on the same foot as last time."

"Oh, and the magic I used at the time was something that had to be built in advance of the formula."

"Hmm? What do you mean?

"In other words, we need to assemble the formula and engrave it as a crest on the body by the day before we use it."

In fact, last time, she drew a magical formula, the so-called magical formation, on her belly. Moreover, once painted, no other magic can be used in the magic team, and a lot of magic is required to write.

That's exactly what she said she was ready in advance. Besides, the magic team took about three days to draw.

"After using it, I won't be using it for a while. I'm going to fall asleep. I can't fall asleep in this situation."

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"Besides, it's a long way to the bridge. I can't leave the castle for a long time now. That's what I can tell the Demon King Guards here."

Yveam looks at Akwinas and says.

"I see. If that's the case, I don't think we can use that magic. And when you go to the bridge, you're going to fight and you're going to get hurt."

"Exactly. Of course, there are many advantages to breaking a bridge. I don't really want to destroy it, but now I can't help it."

You have a sad, melancholy expression.

"But as it stands, it's very difficult to send a force to destroy the bridge. The opponent must have hardened their defenses so they wouldn't be destroyed. If we collide, we're going to have a pretty big fight."

It is a lifeline for the opponent. They'll be crazy enough to protect us from this chance.

Intercepting incoming opponents is, to be honest, not so difficult. If we go further, we can keep the defense as long as the difference in strength is not overwhelming.

But this time it's the other way around. If you want to destroy a bridge that your opponent is protecting, you'll need a lot of power. Moreover, it will undoubtedly be a struggle and damage will be done.

"So I think Hyiro was right to destroy the bridge, but it's hard to do."

Face down and shake left and right as if Yveam were tired.

"Then why don't you go alone?

"............... eh?

Since the color of the sun uttered words as natural, it solidified with its mouth open as if it had been poked with falsehood.

"What are you staring at? Are you listening?

Yveam frowned in a mood of frustration because he would never reply.

That's what made her happy.

"Eh, yes, no, Hyiro? Alone... well, what do you mean?... alone?

I guess I caught the word "alone" twice.

"Oh, I don't want to lose power. If you don't want to dilute the protection here, you can go alone, right?

"... ah, no, yeah, that's right. Hiro is right, it won't be so convenient if it's just one person. But as I said before, the Demon King Guard can't move.

"I know because I just heard that. I didn't say anything about moving them around here."

"Huh?... maybe?

Yveam flashes his eyes.

If I go, you'll be fine.

The air at the venue was quiet, and Lillin's breath was all she could hear.

The cold thing fell on my cheeks and my eyes opened. I have been asleep until now, but I look around with a vague expression without being able to determine where I am.

Then I finally remember what happened to me and move my gaze and my eyes to find something with the light in my eyes.

"Chika!

Daisuke calls the name of Senga, who slept in the same way nearby. Then she put her hands on her cheeks, feeling a little cold but definitely warm and relaxed.

"I'm glad... Chika"

I haven't woken up yet, but apparently I feel relieved that there is no other state of life. Then check the surroundings again.

This is a place like a clock cave, and if you look up, you can see a few thin rock clusters like a needle. And the water is dripping from the pointed rock.

It seems that the drop hit my cheeks and caused me to wake up from sleep. The ambition was that the falling water would probably have condensed with the cold in the air.

This is because the cave is dominated by a lot of cold. I was given a blanket, but even if I wrapped my body with it, it was still cold.

In this situation, it was also a salvation for aspirants that Senka was safe. You may go crazy alone in a place like this.

"It's finally happening."

At that time, I heard voices from the darkness.

Suddenly you are stunned by your voice and stare at the darkness while stiffening your body.

Then you hear Petapeta and someone walking. And slowly a shadow appeared from the darkness.

"It's Bicklis to see you again here, brave man?

The eyes of the ambition are wide open. That should be it. Because the ambition knew it existed.

"... ah, the painter at that time...?

Ambition recalls. I met this man at the imperial castle of [Victorias], where the birthday of King Rudolph and First Princess Lilith were held.

Lilith explained to me that she was a famous painter of all things and spoke to him as well.

The impression was that he was an unusual person, but he had a nice atmosphere, and his ambition felt a little like it.

"Okay, sure... Nazar?

I had no idea why he was here and why he was handcuffed.

"Oh, I see you remembered that."

The eyes peeking out of the depressed rough hair that is half the size of the face are narrowed with joy.

"Hmm, why are you...?

Of course, the ambition doesn't know why. Besides, he must have been caught just like himself, handcuffed and trapped here.

But I also feel creepy about his existence. Stand in front of you to cover Chiyoshi without thinking.

Looking at that ambition, Nazar seemed terribly troubled.

"It's okay. I'm not going to do anything to you."

"... unbelievable"

"Well, that's true. Then I want you to rest assured that it won't move from here on out."

I lowered my hips on the spot to express my intention not to move.

Looking at his attitude, the ambition first relaxes his vigilance a little. I didn't lose sight, but I just sat down on the spot.

Let's introduce ourselves first

"Introduction? Nazar, right?"

Hmm ~ That's a pseudonym.

"What's your alias? Uh, why?

The aspirant didn't understand why famous painters named fake names.

"Oh, I see. Is it a painter's name or something?

I thought it was like a cartoonist's pen name or a handle name in the online world.

"Hmm... I'm sure you call it that as a painter. However, from this situation, I will name it by my real name again."

"Oh, oh."

"Oila is called Tekkail Sizer. Even if you look like this, you still have the rank of" Series Three "of" Demon King Guard "."

"Ha!?

Unexpectedly, he stood up and entered the battle again.

That should be it. The opponent is saying that they are a "Magus". Besides, it's a top-class talent owner. The ambitious reaction will be taken for granted.

I am a brave man and came to [Demonic Kingdom Haos] to suppress the "Demon Clan". And there was a war.

Tekkail blushes his face as he tries to kill himself, a brave man.

Seeing such an ambition, Tekkail shrugs his shoulders with a bitter smile.

"You can rest assured. I didn't mean to kill you."

"... no, why?

"I didn't take orders like that."

"Orders?"

Yes. The Devil King, the Lord of Oila, has never been commanded to kill a brave man. "

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"Besides, in this situation, I've decided it's better to join hands than to be hostile to you."

"This situation... do you know where this is?

"They brought you here. You know that, don't you?

That reminds me of when I came here.

When I got caught in a big tornado and thought I'd been flown somewhere, a strange person appeared ahead. Senga was taken hostage, and I had no choice but to listen to her.

When I followed him gently, it was a cave. It was pretty dark inside, and the sun was blocking it.

I thought they took me to a big hole in the cave, and it was a trail, and there was a lattice at the entrance, and it was like a jail.

Then, the man who guided me here threw Senga violently onto the floor, and suddenly he was cut off, pointing his fist at the man, but he felt so much pressure on his stomach that he broke his knee.

When the man threw a blanket at Senga with a squatting ambition, he let each hand fit something like a bracelet and then left the scene, but the ambition flew his consciousness.

"That's right.... Mr. Tekkael..."

Nice work, Tekkail.

"Ah... they caught Tekkail here, too?

"That's right. I don't know about the man who brought you here, but he's going to be more senior than you."

Speak lightly as if it were a diversion. When I look at Tekkail, I almost forget how serious it is.

"Don't you know him? Then who are you here for?

"That's...."

At that time, the lattice opened in a rattling sound. The two of you will look towards you. There was a man standing there. The man with the cross wound on his cheek who brought the aspirants here.

"Well, did the man finally wake up?"

Speak face to face towards Tekkail. Yes, Tekkail has been pretending to be unconscious since he gave Judom the information he has.

So this is the first time I've seen you face to face.

"The LORD calls. Follow me."

The ambition rang his throat.

"Uhh...."

The other prisoner wakes up in time.

"Chi, Chika!

"... was it... ambitious...?

Chika opens her eyes slightly and sees her ambition. Feeling reassured that he opened his eyes, the ambition gently stroked his chest down.

Perfect. Get up, all three of you.

And when I told the three of them again to follow me, they turned their backs. The ambition is to hold on to the opponent now.

"I can't do this."

Tekkail whispers a voice of restraint.

"No, why?

"You don't understand. This is the middle of enemy territory. You can't tell how many enemies there are, but if you do something bad, not only you, but your child will be in danger.

"Ah...."

What Tekkail said was right. Sure, there's only one crucified man here right now, but if we step outside, we might have a lot of enemies.

Even if we catch a man, we can't guarantee his safety.

"Besides, he's a tough guy. You think you can win without a weapon?

"There's magic, isn't there?

"Apparently, I'm not aware of it."

Tekkail snaps his chin and points to the right hand of the ambition.

"That bracelet, the Magic Seal Bracelet."

"Huh? Is this a magic trick?

"It's the same as these cuffs from Oila."

That said, the handcuffs attached to the tecail are more powerful than the ambitions.

That's why I care so much about Tekkail, but it's the same in the sense of being enchanted by each other.

"So you can't use magic, you can't use weapons, you can't defeat him in this situation?

"Well, that's...."

"Besides, he's still awake. It's better to be obedient here."

Following Tekkail's words, the ambition dropped his shoulders as if he had given up.

"... okay. Chika, can you stand up?

"Uh-huh...."

I had no idea what the situation was. All she could do was nod.

"I think I have a lot to ask you, but just hang in there now."

"I want to know where we are, what happened, and what happened to him, but I don't think it's that kind of atmosphere."

Chika finally wakes up and is convinced that it is not a good situation.

"What are you doing? Come quickly."

A man's voice raised the three of them up and decided to leave the prison.