It was early to officially become a knight from the Knight Apprentice and join the Privileged Knights.
Ironically, I was given the alias' Demon Knight 'because of my tendency to be repelled and the late ruthlessness with which I was accustomed to killing emotions and the strength that deviated from the constant orbit of demon possession.
In this country, 'demons' are unfamiliar beings, and the coworkers who named me would simply have been foolish.
Still, when I heard the name, the mockery leaked.
As a knight, it's not that hard for me. More than that, I still had difficulty fighting the devil.
The devil powers the moonlight.
Night is the realm of the devil.
At night work, when I really had to walk under the moonlight, I put on my hood deeply to avoid the moonlight.
Also, while I was unconscious, I feared that the devil would take my body away from me, and there had been many sleepless nights, but I remembered that the flowers of Licora worked for the devil, so I asked him to create a sleeping pill.
The man from Dean Alan's former subordinate who looks after him, Leon, the pharmacist who introduced me, gets any job as long as he pays for it, and he's good at his arm. In the interest of curiosity, it was also gratifying not to go into the customer's situation.
Sleep the devil with Ricola's sleeping pills, and I'll finally fall asleep myself.
Thanks to the medication, I was able to calm down and get some sleep, but when the medication still didn't work, especially on full moon nights, the devil often dreamed of me.
What I see repeatedly is - I dream of killing Surya.
I, ruled by the devil, push her down and put a blade in her throat. I don't even hear the sound of his sad suppression, and I wave down my sword with joy.
... So I always wake up to jump up.
"... Damn!
Keep down the breasts that have become habits.
To the devil who calls out, 'Kill those you love', I repeat, 'I hate', which has also become a cliché.
If you really hate me, I'm sure it's easiest. After all, I couldn't do it either, and I crossed the night when I was struck many times by cold sweats and palpitations.
- - The moon had passed that way, and it had been nearly two years since we decided with Surya at some point.
I know I endured it well myself, but I've exhausted every hand but can't find a way to detach the devil at heart.
In demon-related literature, where there was only one book in the Royal Castle's library, if you are a normal demon possessor, there existed several ways to hold the demon inside you, but none of them were embedded in me when I was perfectly assimilated to the demon by a raw hate, demon user.
Even as you scratch, the devil's erosion progresses.
Spiritual wear was also progressing day after day to ensure that the hourglass fell slowly, but you still can't surrender to the devil.
But it's also true that you can't kill the devil just to endure it, and you're being hunted down. And at one point, when I realized that the power of the demons inside was rapidly increasing for some reason, I was in a genuine hurry.
So it was the Chief Apostle Gaudi-Fins of the Church who reached out to me for salvation.
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The Chief Apostle, who had come to the Knights for the selection of the Spirit Princess's Guardian Knight and Door, at first sight, realized that I was possessed by the devil and, mindful, invited me to the Church at a time when the power of the devil in the morning was weak. Though only some, it is a surprise that the Church is aware of the existence of the devil.
"... I was shown all your Lord's memories. You've been fighting the devil for a long time."
Office of the Chief Apostle of the Church.
"I'm sorry I didn't notice you so quickly," the Chief Apostle bowed his head to me, knowing my circumstances, which he had never revealed to anyone in his capacity as the Spirit of Fire by the name of Rio.
It was the first time I had ever gained an understanding of the devil, and I had unconsciously learned relief between the bundles.
The Chief Apostle, with warm eyes to dwell in charity... was just a little like Dean Alan.
"But before entering Saint Bell Festival, I was fortunate to find the Lord."
"Holy Bell Day...?
"During that period, the power of the filthy Spirit Queen will be weakest. Therefore, Saint Bell Festival makes it easier for demons to storm. There's been a lot of demon power here lately, hasn't there?
If I nodded, "Because Saint Bell Festival is near," the Chief Apostle frowned with a strange face.
If you're familiar with the demon ecology so far, I had a slight expectation that the demon in me would be able to do the same, but I get my head shook aside by repentance.
"With so much assimilation, my power does not extend, although it is not worthy. If it's possible, it's not just our Spirit Queen. … from here is a suggestion."
And the Chief Apostle took steps to send me to the Spirit Queen and to survive Saint Bell Festival.
The first thing I need to do is be Princess Spirit's escort knight.
Apparently, I was a better candidate than I was.
Becoming an escort knight will allow you to admire the queen. In addition, the Queen's protection is automatically granted if that happens. It is the power of the Spirit Queen to unite the Spirits, even in a state weakened by filth. A special protection only during St. Bell's Day would be a useful hand in containing the devil, even if not measured.
"And... the devil in your Lord is after you, Miss Sulia-Barrett. I will appoint the Lord as my escort knight and promote her to the Spirit Princess of the Year, who is to be protected."
"Nah!? Why...... Huh!?
"As a matter of fact, Miss Surya was originally a candidate for Princess Spirit. If she is chosen by the Spirit Princess, she will have the Queen's protection, too.... Those who are targeted by demons are easy to attract other demons. It's not uncommon for demons to steal their prey from each other. Don't worry if you're in this country as usual... it's dangerous during St. Bell's Day. Coverage reduces that concern. If the Lord, who is possessed by a strong demon, were beside him, he would be a drag on other demons. The one who controls poison."
"Just because... Huh!
"... most importantly, it would be better for the two of you to act together, and it would also reach the eyes of me and the queen. During St. Bell's Day, I can't use my powers extensively and constantly with the Queen. If the Queen is going to help you contain the demons in your Lord and give her a powerful blessing, you better stay as close as you can."
"So... let me escort her, who is putting her in danger."
It's a terrible contradiction.
It seems acceptable that the Chief Apostle is also a painful measure, distorting his face in pain.
"While the Queen's protection is at work, I don't think your Lord's consciousness or body will be completely taken over by the devil... but I can only offer such an idea. In this situation, we also know how harsh it is for each other to engage the Lord again. Your Lord will also lie to Miss Surya."
... right.
No matter how much power the Queen has brought down the demons in me, I can't completely control them. You can't even show the devil the gap. Instead, as long as you're there as an escort, you have to be more thorough in killing emotions and piercing your body in front of her that doesn't like Surya.
Because of that, even if I were to hurt her again...... I can't replace it with her own safety.
"... I'll let Surya finish her role as Princess Spirit and return safely. It doesn't fit the dangerous eye, and it puts a lie through her to the end"
So I made the vow, and I swallowed the measures of the Chief Apostle.
To keep the thoughts on my side from being distracted by her, but not to disturb my heart if I meet Sulia for the first time in a long time.
The Chief Apostle said that other tools that can only be used during the Holy Bell Festival and that can seal the power of the devil will take time to prepare but give me. In the forest where the queen lives, it is called the "Spirit Crystal", which comes from the water of the fountain, and it also has the effect of showing the Spirit to the spiritless.
They say the water in the fountain absorbs excess filth in the queen's body, and that its guidelines also suck the power of the devil?
I heard that much and the formal accreditation and procedures were again at a later date, and I thought the story was over, but the Chief Apostle opened his mouth as he put it.
"If I had, I should have said this first… I honestly don't know if I could use the power of the Queen to conquer the demons in your Lord. Some places are close to betting. I have never seen anyone so perfectly assimilated, yet self-preserving. Its spiritual strength is admirable. But for that reason, can we separate the Lord from the devil..."
Yeah, I don't know about that, but I narrowed my eyes.
Even the Chief Apostle, who would have considerable power, from the time he heard that he could not destroy the demons that were assimilating with me, even if the Queen ran out of her hands, there was an unlimited chance that she would be able to separate me from the demons, and so on.
I know the Chief Apostle hesitated to muddle my hopes for salvation, but I don't value 'the possibility that I will help' from the edge.
"The only thing I 'want' is to protect Surya's life.... even with the power of the Queen couldn't get rid of the devil, then I want the Queen to kill me for every devil in me"
I'll end it all in a sight with the queen.
... I didn't just come up with anything about how to kill myself every demon. Even the method has been in perspective for a long time.
If I rule out the possibility of being helpful, the batter will spread. If it's hard to separate from the devil, destroy the devil from me. If it is the latter, it should be easy if you wish for the Spirit Queen.
"Lord..."
I found the Chief Apostle breathtaking.
I don't have time to find another way.
Defeat the battle against the devil... and Surya dies.
The only ridiculous thing about giving her soul to the filthy demon in me was that I should never have forgiven her, no matter how many months went by.
'Die to protect' sounds so noble and stained, I'm not even going to say pushy things.
This is my one good.
With that selfishness in mind, I think I'd be far better off with the devil if I were to drive her to death, that's all.
The Chief Apostle said, "I do not want you to give up your own path of help to the end", but the next thing I should do, 'I am ready to die with the devil', is unchanged.
... I used to think I wouldn't mind dying whenever I did, but when I had to, the fear of 'death' sprung up even for a moment because I met Dean Alan and Sulia and spent time feeling alive and happy?
But the sentiment, the fear of death, the obsession with life, all I have to do is throw it away again if I'm in the way to fulfill my 'wishes'.
"... thank you for breaking my heart"
Kneel on the floor, put your hands on the pattern of the sword, and let your head drip.
I took the ultimate courtesy of a knight in my country, the last of whom was the Chief Apostle, and I left the Church behind.
- Not long after that, I was reunited with Surya.