Kuro no Maou

"Oh... you're bigger than the real deal, this arena"

The real, is the circular arena (Colosseum) in Rome on Earth, but the 'Grand Colosseum' in front of this is also an architecture that has properly overlapped the history and traditions of reality.

It's a rumbling that if the proud raw Spartans asked me, I'd be able to put Ichamon on it, but it means I was surprised enough to get such a dumb word out of it.

I've never traveled abroad, naturally I've never seen ‘real’. However, I have seen as much of the large domed architecture typical of Tokyo domes.

Compared to the sole, it doesn't suck at all, rather it's bigger around, because it has such a huge appearance that it seems, it would still be quite a size.

Speaking of which, the seminary also has an arena, but I see it was designed on the basis of this, with the same boneless stone construction.

It's the 'Grand Arena (Grand Coliseum)' that that Mia has been making me say Buy Buy Buy on Pandora Continent as the Demon King, it's arguably a more historic building than any other.

In the first place, the very upper compartment where I stand today is also a place where many historic buildings, so-called monuments of fame, etc. remain.

The lower level area around the seminary, which normally operates, is also full of exotic feelings, but just over one second barrier, the atmosphere increases beyond comparison.

This is the second time I've set foot here, but the first time was shortly after the Spartan evacuation, when I was almost in a state of cardiac loss. You can't even remember the landscape.

Again, I admire the exotic but otherworldly streets that began with The Grand Coliseum.

I almost forgot, but today I came here for work (quest), not sightseeing.

You can't keep getting drunk by the spectators and waves of people in the tournament.

"You're in front of Nell, you have to work hard."

I remember the amulet handed to me by her at the same time as I felt that way.

I got this in my chest pocket in "The Devil's Embrace" for lunch break today.

"Chrono-kun, you know, this... take it!

So what Nell offered me was a piece of chocolate wrapped in heart-shaped, and so on, not to say no, but a single white blade.

"If you say you'll do it, you'll want to, but what the hell is this?

"Yes, this is an amulet"

Moreover, I could have guessed with the signs of magic I felt at the moment I touched it, that it was not merely as a wish, but that it had a magical effect, the same as the Protector of Pale Flames (Nanablast Amulet).

The white wings riding fuzzy in my palm are blurry and glowing like naked lily, if you look closely.

"Are you sure you want it? This is expensive stuff."

Because of poverty, I first of all cared about the price. But Nell denies it with a smile like he understands everything.

"No, don't worry, it was made with my protection"

I see, was it handmade? That's more about thankfulness.

"Well, thank you for taking the time. By the way, how does this amulet work?

"Yes, that's right -"

And Nell explained it to me with a little pride.

The name of the amulet is "White Wings (Aria Guardfeather) of the Heart God Guardian".

It sounds a lot like The Circular Ring Shield of the Goddess of War (Altena Guardling), which I gave Fiona and scattered lightly, but it's actually the same type of item that hosts the same 'shelter' as it does.

The ring was for simple physical defense, but this blade, as the name suggests, houses the effect of protecting the spirit.

"I know Chrono-kun has a gift for handling cursed weapons, but I'm still worried about him."

I can't say I can't take extra care of you.

Even I am confident in curse control thanks to blackening, but depending on the characteristics of the weapon, as in "Bad Eating," there may be a curse that is purely uncontrollable and powerful in the first place.

In fact, I don't have the confidence to have the best resentment at the moment, "Absolute Resentment," "Neck Break," if only a little more curse, I can control it perfectly.

Well, I don't think you'll see the level of curse you've evolved twice early, but it's not like it doesn't exist. That can be enough in case.

"With this, I think we can let go of our weapons, no matter what powerful curse we try to take and possess."

Although this amulet does not contribute in any way to curse control, it seems to be the last line of life to resist curse rule.

They are not originally dedicated items to counteract curses, but to prevent state abnormalities (bad stats) acting on spirits such as charm (charms) and confusion (panicos).

There are various types of curse effects, including fanaticism (basark), many of which erode the spirit of the user. It's a great item to prevent it.

"Does it mean that Nell has the protection of a god named Aria?

"Yes, we are granted the protection of the goddess of healing and mercy, 'Heavenly Princess Aria'"

You mean the boulders are just rank five adventurers, or Nell had proper protection, too.

From that title, I think it's a power related to healing, but I'm not familiar with the other gods anyway.

In a class I had previously taken, I learned to some extent the name and effect of the famous protections that many adventurers had, and the gods from which they came, but there was no name for 'Healing Empress Aria' among them.

Does that mean it's a pretty rare blessing?

I asked because I care, and she proudly told me somewhere.

"Right, it's very rare for someone with the protection of 'Healing Empress Aria'. Avalon has only given me five people, including myself."

Rare, on the contrary, it was super rare.

I'm definitely at the top when it comes to rarity because I've also been granted protection by Mia Ellord, the first demon king in Pandora history, but somehow, I still don't feel that grateful... No, I'd be in trouble if they bent my navel and took up protection, so I'm not complaining.

"So, what kind of god are you? The ability to protect is a secret, if that's what you mean."

"No, there is no secret in particular, because the protection of 'Healing Empress Aria' is famous"

"Really?

"Yes, whatever you say, Aria is the sister of that demon king Mia Elro-Do."

"Seriously!?

For the first time in my life, Nell is surprised.

No, I'm sorry, I didn't think you had a sister.

But if you think about it, even Mia was originally human. One or two of my brothers and sisters, it's not strange to be here.

"Even if the Demon King knows, he doesn't seem to know the story of his sister Aria."

"Oh, I still live in Sparda and the sun is shallow, and I'm so neglectful about legends and stuff"

At first, I know names, fragmented episodes, etc. by listening to Will and taking classes, but it's just something in me that I'm not yet familiar with.

Well, let's hear from people and make up for the lack of knowledge, like we do now.

"Aria Ellord was a great healing magic user. I just couldn't seem to heal the only incurable disease I had. You still have an episode of my brother Mia Ellord trying different ways to cure my sister's illness."

What a story to make you cry. If my sister is incurable, I will find a way to cure her.

I get a sense of intimacy, respect and faith on my own, but let's leave it now.

Mia's legend has been in production since she embarked on Pandora unification as Emperor Ellord, but in fact, she also tells a few stories before she became emperor, that is, about the shepherd's childhood and school years.

Apparently, her sister Aria has lost her life at a stage before becoming emperor, and her presence is rarely spoken of in legends.

But the fact that her presence was true proves so little more with the presence of shelter now.

At the same time, even in that short life, it means that we have accomplished enough greatness to be God.

"That famous legend was the only resurrection of the dead in history."

It is common sense in this magical otherworlds that it is impossible to revive the dead completely.

But it seems that Aria, who twisted its absolute truth, was to be sacrificed as the goddess of healing.

"It's completely unclear what method you used, but it still seems to have resuscitated Mia Ellord"

And it is an overdone story that the person who performed the miracle resurrection is the legendary Demon King.

That may be the legend, though.

"How did Mia die?

"You've been involved in a conspiracy within the Ellord Empire around the throne, on record, but you haven't revealed the details. However, Aria seems to have lost her life by using this magic of resurrection."

"It's like you've given your life apart."

"Yes, the theory that you are magical enough to give all your vitality to others is powerful. But of all the ancient magic (enchants) that you can barely figure out about the procedure, it's even more special resuscitation magic, so it's the same thing that you don't know anything about."

The resurrection of the dead was impossible, even in ancient times, when they boasted more advanced magic technology than in modern times.

There is no reason for a modern wizard who has not caught up with the technology of the time to reach a step further up.

Resurrection of the dead will be told as a legend for some time to come.

"Oh, but the truth is, Aria wasn't dead, and then there's the theory that" Black Witch Endymion, "near the Demon King, was her."

Various figures appear in the legend of Demon King Mia Ellord, but it seems that this endymionic witch holds a mystery among them.

I remember hearing that he was a notorious figure who gave Mia conspiracies and plots at the stronghold and contributed to the reunification of the continent with malicious and brutal but assured results. Right, you deserve 'witch' as a villain.

"But I think I'm definitely not."

Ho ho, why is that again, Nell answered somewhere happy.

"When I was granted protection, just one word, but I heard my voice. That was so sweet, so warm... so I understood when I heard that voice. He said he was truly a goddess of healing and mercy."

It seemed like a miraculous experience of being right and hearing God's voice. I don't think this is the right way to give Mia protection, rather than how I met Mia.

"So the evil treachery and the famous' Black Witch Endymion 'must be someone else. Besides, all those who have gained the protection of this demon god have become so great sinners that their names are in history."

Apparently, the newest Endymion guardian awakener was executed for sacrificing a lot of children by setting them ablaze. Sure, it's a hell of a story.

Most importantly, this one is rarer than "Healing Empress Aria," which means zero sheltered awakeners today, so we won't even meet.

"By the way, Nell, I have one question."

"Yes, what is it?

"Mia's my brother, you're sure he's a man?

Here, finally, I ask you about Mia's gender mystery.

Will also said that if you are a real descendant, the Avalonian royalty, you may know the answer to this secret.

Come on, what do you think, it's a man or a woman!

"Uh, well, he's a famous demon king, and naturally, he tells me he's a man -"

Yes, but what is it? Why don't you just be sure of the man?

"Actually, it was a girl, the theory also remains deeply rooted. Ugh, legends are funny."

Goddamn it, I still don't know which one! I can't even hit Nell with unreasonable remorse, and I desperately delude myself by saying, "Right," with a cool face on my face.

I decided to get away from Mia and go back to the original story so I could forget about her thoughtlessness.

"Anyway, did you use the protection of the goddess where Nell is an awesome healing magic user to make this amulet? That sounds kind of awesome!

"Yes, I am only proud to have been granted the protection of this' Healing Empress Aria '. So this amulet is sure to help Krono-kun."

Nell furthermore continues his words with a smile like a real goddess.

"Besides, as a healer (healer) I have one too, because no matter how injured Krono-kun gets, I will definitely save him"

That seemed like a word full of hard resolve, as brave as the brave readiness to come to battle.

I was also convinced that the goddess of healing and mercy granted Nell protection. Ningro, instead of her, who the hell is going to get it?

I must have been bewildered by her at this time.

"Thank you, Nell, if ever, please"

I put it between beats, and then a difficult dialogue managed to emerge.

And this was finally serious, and it consolidated my readiness to triumph unharmed.