"Uh... it's so depressing"

It's Leanne walking on the plain of nothingness with such a blur.

I hold onto my favorite piece of gear I recently got, the rainbow crystal.

"Excuse me."

Monica is the one who seems sorry next to Lene.

I'm taking a step back so I can follow.

"Mr. Lene can't believe he just had it moved last time, but he's going to need help again soon"

"Not at all...... and the destination is the North Continent. I can't eat good food, and I don't have a fuzzy bed. Nah, it's nothing."

bumps and Lene says dissatisfied.

After returning from Cagne......

Waiting for Leanne was talking about a new job.

On the northern continent, the most powerful species of the unknown appear to exist.

Information from those who monitor the chiffon found that.

Its most powerful species are dangerous.

I am trapped in blood and an impulse to destroy, and the discussion is pointless.

If you do poorly, the path of reconciliation between people and demons will be closed.

So I want you to do a full collection of information.

And if possible, exterminating the strongest species of the unknown.

They told me that story from Reese...

Leanne and Monica were sent to the North.

"I thought I could get some rest. Uh, I'd love some fatty, thick steak."

"I'm so sorry..."

"Well, fine. Speaking of trouble, it's troublesome... but I can use this kid for fun because that's what I'm looking forward to"

Leanne looks at the rainbow crystal.

That face belongs to the kid who got his favorite toy.

Think back to when you struck Illis unexpectedly.

Even though he poked his surprise, he defeats the Heavenly Nation in one blow, which is said to be the strongest of the strongest.

What an amazing force.

With rainbow crystals, there's nothing you can't do.

You can defeat any opponent by turning them against you.

"Phew... ugh"

Lene, intoxicated by force, unknowingly hoists the edge of her lips.

Let's wield full power with the most powerful species we know.

People overwhelm the strongest species.

That would be a lot of fun.

I just imagined it, and the back of my chest nods.

Lene didn't realize it was because she was trapped in dark thoughts.

In the rainbow crystal, a slight shadow is beginning to dwell.

The crystal was slowly starting to turn black, as if it reflected the mind of the owner.

Seeing Lene like that, Monica recalls her conversation with the Lord.

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"On the North Continent, the most powerful species of unknown......?

A room in a mansion.

Monica, who talks to Reese alone, became Kyoton.

I've never heard of, or heard of, the most powerful species on the North Continent.

But if Reese says so, I guess that's for sure.

Ask what you need to do after you have abandoned your doubts.

"What am I supposed to do?

"Will you take Mr. Leanne to the North Continent? So please gather information on the most powerful species you know."

"Are you sure you want to just gather information?

"Right...... if you mean it, if you can borrow some soul, just like when you were Mr. Iris. Or, it would be ideal to destroy…"

"Okay. Okay, you're right."

They should have said something very difficult, but Monica admitted it without getting lost.

Not with great confidence that Reese will succeed in what he wants.

Either that or the chances of success will be low.

Still, if Reese wants, he becomes a faithful pawn and just pushes on.

Why do you go that far?

How can you do such reckless things?

The answer is simple.

Without Reese, Monica wouldn't be in the world.

He would have already died.

For Monica, Reese is the benefactor of her life.

That's not all.

In a way, I have feelings close to my parents.

If it's for such a lease, it's Monica's belief that she'll do anything.

"Monica, you don't have to."

Reese says gently, as if he had seen through Monica's mind.

Caress your cheeks gently and comb your hair quietly with your other hand.

"Sure, I want information on the strongest species. If possible, I want to take away my powers, and I want to destroy them so that they don't interfere in the future."

"Then I..."

"That's okay. If I ever lose you, I can't regret it. So keep the basics to Leanne's level of coverage."

Reese, who said so, looked so sweet that he didn't think he was a demon.

I'm not spitting sweet words to manipulate Monica like a good...

I can tell from my heart that I am showing her who she is.

They conveyed the heart of such a lease, and Monica put it on her lukewarm face.

"Thank you, Master Reese. I'm so glad to hear you say that to me as a human being."

"Sure, you're human. I'm a demon. But... I think of Monica like a daughter."

That was the undisputed heart of Reese.

"So I don't want to do anything that would pose a huge risk."

"If you mean me..."

"I care. I don't care how many thousands or tens of thousands of other people die... because Monica's life is heavier than that."

"Thank you"

"For me, I'm glad to hear that, right? When I have to, I'll take care of my life."

"Yes."

"It's just... not now, not then. You don't have to be dangerous in vain."

Ha? and Monica tilts her little neck.

Given our purpose, there's no way we can leave the most powerful species unknown alone.

I need to keep my hands on it before it develops into a nasty situation...

But Reese says he doesn't have to.

"Are you sure you want to leave me alone?

"Oh, you don't have to leave me alone. Take power, or destroy. Well, that's ideal, so is that a devastating blow, a realistic range?

"But I don't have to do it......?

"Let Mr. Leanne do it"

"To Mr. Leanne? But even though she has a rainbow crystal in her hands, in her strength..."

"It's okay. Monica thinks I'm really a rainbow crystal?

"Is it not?

"It looks just like it, but the contents are different, and it's an extremely troublesome item. If you use the array well, Mr. Lene will be able to destroy it alone. My real name is Dark Crystal... a cursed weapon that sucks and grows malicious."