Kuro no Maou

Episode 348: Second and third protection

When I woke up unexpectedly, it was a spacious black space - no, it was a throne.

"Ellord Empire Avalon Royal Castle, is it..."

"You're right, welcome to Mahogany Kurono. I've been waiting for my second visit."

On a pitch-black throne like the one that pushed and consolidated the darkness, there is still an adorable figure of a child who does not resemble its majesty.

A huge cloak that extends to the floor, in military uniforms like a school run. The outfit is certainly the same as when I came here before.

Yes, the ancient demon king, Mia Ellord, appeared to give me new protection.

"Good, did you acknowledge the achievement of the trials"

"Naturally, it was a great fight!

His Majesty the Demon King with a full smile and a patsy applause. Only one applause echoes in this whole space, which in turn adds to the sense of nothingness. Could it be that I'm being sarcastic?

"I didn't expect to achieve the second and third trials at the same time."

Instead of irony, I even feel whiteness.

"I hope you don't look so suspicious. As we talked about the trial."

Even though God cannot interfere with cause and effect, everything remains natural. That's what I was talking about.

"But there's no reason to doubt it, is there? This trial has left your friend in trouble."

Yes, the concern I had when I was granted my first protection led to a premature setback.

There is no denying taking the test. But to fight that dangerous monster, my friend, acquaintance, of course, will involve someone else - no, the army of Greedgore has killed more than that number in the castle and in the village.

If it was really because you got caught up in my trial... no, let's stop. If you doubt it, there's no kiri, and there's no proof.

All I need right now is a thank you, not suspicion of Mia.

"Thanks to my first protection, I was able to protect everyone. Thank you so much for helping me."

"Hehe, you're sweet. I wonder if that's how my descendants hang out."

"... Descendants?

"Nell."

"I'm not hanging around!

What a way to look at it. Even though Nell and I said we had truly deepened our friendship, there wouldn't be much of a way to say it.

Hmm, and to the mean-spirited grinning Mia, though it's going to end in vain where I said it.

"I mean, how do you know about me and Nell?"

"It's harder to keep a flirt in public and not think about it."

"No, you're not flirting"

"Look, the old castle of Ischia will feature a horse for two."

"That's the only way to get around."

"He was hugging Nell, who decursed (dispelled) the army of monsters."

'Cause he was about to fall out of magic.'

"Oh, speaking of which, in the Grand Coliseum, you left with Nell in your princess's arms."

"Sorry, I was on track..."

I did it with momentum then, but it's so embarrassing to have to be pointed out this way. No, something really, I'm sorry, God.

"Fine, because as a god, as an ancestor, I'm not wild enough to speak out about other people's love."

"Tell me it's friendship there. Nell's kindness and defenselessness makes me think I'm wrong."

"Yeah, I don't talk, I..."

Mia piercing no comment. I guess there's something in my excused remarks. But you don't have to go out of sight like that.

"But you even watched the tournament."

"God, you're a prospect for everything!

I see, I'm sure he was watching my battle strictly from this throne room, or from a place like the clouds where he was God in heaven in all things.

I can't believe I'm having fun watching games with Warwer while devouring popcorn in the audience.

"Well, let me give you a testament to the trial."

Well, finally, it's the real deal. That the certificate is a specific site of the monster, as previously described. This time, I've just prepared it myself.

This is my dream, but apparently shadow space (shadowgate) is firmly connected to reality.

Two pre-dismantled testimonies were invoked from the open shadow.

"Gleedgore's jaw and Slowsgill's spine, is this for sure?

It looks like a chunk of red rock that sits somewhere in front of me - but this is the jaw of the Gridgore, more accurately, the mandible. The sharp line of fangs that grew surprisingly upwards is a force that's going to bring back the fears of the big mouth directed at me.

When it comes to dismantling, it still remains covered in meat and crust, simply detached from the maxilla.

The other sign, the spine of Throusgill, is really only a beautiful bone like a skeletal specimen.

Shortly after he shot and killed Slowsgill in the head, the purple electricity that was covering his entire body disappeared beautifully, and later only the skeleton of Lamia remained, with the upper body of the human and the lower body of the serpent.

It was a lot easier than cutting out the giant mandible of a grid gore because all I had to do was separate the crushed skull from the lower body. If Lily and Fiona hadn't helped me, I'd have made more of a hassle.

"Indeed, I have received two testimonies," Jaw of Greed "and" Lazy Spine "."

Just like "Fist of Wrath," which is a testament to Larspun, they both break in shape as they emit light.

"Jaw of Greed" glowed orangely, and "Lazy Spine" became a purple brilliance, disappearing to be sucked into Mia's presence on the throne.

Now that I've given it to you, the second and third blessings should already be on me. If you wake up from your dreams, you will surely recognize your new abilities.

I already have a lot of anticipation of what that is.

Greed Gore of Greed is a ground attribute, Sloughsgill of Laziness is a lightning attribute. There is no doubt that these two will be able to be treated as pseudo-attributes with newly transformed black magic.

But the true power of the Demon King's protection is separate.

"Hehe, you already seem to understand what the next blessing will do."

"Oh, because Nell taught me a little bit about modern magic (models) besides" Arm Enhancement (Forth Boost) "

Yes, based on this modern magic (model) surgical lineage, I see my own answers.

"Well, don't waste it, can I just tell you the name now? It's still dangerous to activate The Demon King of Fire (Overdrive), and you need to practice, right?

"Thanks, I'll refine it - oh, speaking of..."

When I heard it was practice, I only remembered one thing.

"Hmm, what's going on?

I don't cover myself up and reveal a certain anxiety to Mia, who asks me with her little neck cuffed like Lily, the young girl.

"Actually, when I got back to Sparda, Will told me I was going to do a triumph parade, and I was wondering what I should do."

"I see it worked great!

The rescue of theological students, the crusade of Greedgore, neither of which I accomplished by myself alone, but I still have the realization that it was me who stood out most from the side. Unlike when I was in Larspun, I stabbed Todome exactly.

This disturbance was so great that the King of Spa-Da immediately led the Knights to come to the rescue. I'll be the star of the parade. I can't even resign because Will was so breathtaking that I would make the lead at any rate.

No, of course, it's not like I don't feel that way either. I knew a man would admire a hero.

"But I kind of miss the triumph parade"

And a little far-eyed Mia.

I know you're thinking about the glory of your day, but I'm immersed in pleasant memories of going to the amusement park because of my young appearance, it just seems like it.

But Mia is still the legendary Demon King who has triumphed many times in far ancient times.

"I thought Mia had a lot of experience with the parade, so I thought I'd get some advice."

"Yeah, that's a good decision, Mahogany Kurono. If you're floating around because it's a triumphant parade, you're embarrassed. When you get on with the pieces and stuff, you can't."

"You pieced it?

His Majesty the Demon King, who turns his back and exercises his right to remain silent. Oh, you pieced this. I must have double-pieced or something with a doya face.

"Anyway! The lead in the parade needs to hold on. Yikes!

I get a little barometric pressure from Mia, who dares to rise from the throne and freakishly relieves me of my jealousy.

Even if you don't mean it like that, I thought that would be fine if you told me a little trick or something like mindset...

"Okay, then I'll specially train you not to be ashamed to put you in any parade! I can't go home until it's over!!

"Ma, are you serious..."

As a result, I am thankful to receive the Legendary Demon King's guide to the Triumph Parade immediately.

But, well, now the real deal will be perfect. The Sparda people who welcome you must also gush with great cheer and applause.

"Yes, then take one, come on!