─ ─ Nagi viewpoint ─

The next night.

Me, Rita, Aine and Katras were in the arena.

I'm ready to sneak in.

I bought a skill crystal at the market for when something happened.

Most importantly, they only had skills for the general public because they sold out of combat skills at martial arts tournaments.

I bought a versatile LV1.

And 'courtesy (vs. nobility) LV1' to deceive you when you meet nobility.

"... after all, the number of soldiers is down"

Thanks to Illis and Leticia for keeping Count Kelvis at bay.

You two should be meeting with the Earl (Hakushaku) at the merchant's mansion by now.

The only time a soldier turns to the Count's guard is when the arena's guard is thin. A dozen soldiers were patrolling around yesterday, but now a few. Only a small number of lights make a blind spot.

This is going to get us in without finding it.

"Rita, please detect the signs."

"Yes. Your husband"

Rita closes her eyes and activates the 'Sign Detection' skill.

And I immediately opened my eyes and...

"There are no signs of people or demons in the arena. Soldiers on patrol are also far apart. I can go."

"Thank you, Illis and Leticia."

"Leticia and Iris were very motivated."

"We're just going to talk legally, so let's be okay."

Eine and Cutlass nod.

We approached the battlefield wall as it was.

After checking the height of the wall, I touched the "Tenryu Bracelet" on my arm.

"Shiro. Please"

"Hey, hey! Rabbit!!

Fluffy, our bodies float.

This is the effect of Shiro's skill "Rabbit-Shinji".

We crossed the wall and entered the arena. [M]

"This is the venue for the Martial Arts Games…"

As I expected, the arena was like a colony in my world.

There's a battle area in the center for warriors to fight each other, and there's an audience around.

At the corner of that audience was a section surrounded by columns.

The columns are painted with a strange crest that emits blurry light. Anyway, it feels like...

Is that the altar Camil-Kelvis was talking about?

Somewhere in the arena, there must be the Lord of the Voices who called upon Lord Dez. We're here to see him.

But... there's nobody here.

Could it be in that altar?

It is not necessarily man who has spoken to Lord Dez. Similar to Lord Death and Leggy, there is also the possibility of willful items. Then there's a good chance you'll be inside that altar.

"─ Nagi. Better stay away from the altar."

Unexpectedly, Rita snapped small.

If you look closely, the part surrounded by the columns of the altar is like a wall that shines brightly.

That's...

"Could it also be a barrier (barrier)?

"You know damn well!?

"I don't know. I don't care what you think, it's too suspicious."

Within the columns that draw the squares rests the bright cheeks.

Perhaps that altar is for putting that 'something bright' down.

With it so grandiose, it should be as loose as security.

"There is a translucent barrier between that pillar and the pillar, according to" Destruction of the Junction ". When I touch it, I'm frightened, I'm frightened around, and the noise will go off. I'm sure the soldiers will gather."

"Can Rita break the barrier?

"I can, but it sounds amazing."

"You'd better check it out without coming close first."

I saw Eine. [M]

"Eine. Call Lord Death from his storage skills' Sister's Crate '"

Copy that.

Eine summoned Lord Death of the Demon King's Armor from her storage skill, Sister's Crate. Lord Des, who was box-shaped, deformed with Shakeen, to become the figure of the original armor.

Lord Dez can't walk on his own.

I should probably go in here. [M]

If I put it together as armor, I may hear Lord Des.

"So I was wondering if you could get me inside. Lord Dez."

"Come on in. Your husband... you're welcome... '

Lord Death.

"... that... putting people among the awkward is not the beginning... so be nervous."

"Really?

'I've put slime in before, but people are new...'

"What is it now, Lord Death?"

"What is it?

"A boy named Lord Death? Or a girl?"

"That's a tough question."

"Right."

'It's just... it's better to let your husband in than to let your fellow girls in... I'm nervous. It's kind of ticklish, too. "

Lord Des said as he rocked his helmet.

... trouble.

If you say that, I'll be nervous too.

"In the meantime, hey, I think you should go inside."

"Right. We don't have time, and let's do that."

"Hey, next time, I think Eine should go inside."

"... how could that be?

"By doing so, I think I know Lord Des' gender."

"... well, fine"

"... Eine, sloppy"

Unexpectedly, Rita grabbed Eine.

"That's not like wearing nagi undressed clothes"

"Sonnakotnaino"

"Can you swear to your husband?

"... Lord Death, the second part of the experience is to give Rita a break."

"It's not like you're confessing."

"Aside from that, hey"

Eine is like a deception, looking in the direction of the day after.

"When wearing full plate armor, you should take off your clothes. Otherwise, it's hard to move."

"Right."

Sure, you can't move with your jacket on.

"And underwear. I'll keep it inside your sister's chest. It's okay."

"No, it's strange to wear armor naked"

'It's okay. Because the awkward person has the ability to change the internal structure to suit the wearer's condition.'

That's what Lord Death says.

"No, then you don't need to take it off in the first place, do you?

I only took off my jacket and shirt and decided to put Lord Death together.

Eine seemed unhappy and didn't swell her cheeks.

"I guess this is it. Lord Dez."

That's why I'm wearing Lord Des in Demon King armor.

I made sure I wore it properly, and then I spoke to Lord Death.

"There is no problem. Your husband is holding on to his awkwardness."

Lord Dez's voice was heard nearby.

Or it feels like Lord Death is whispering in his ear.

"Your husband is the one. Isn't that a problem? '

"It's okay. That's more amazing than that. The comfort of Lord Death."

My joints adjust fine as I move. That's pretty smooth too. I have nothing to interrupt my movements. Blah, it's no different than wearing cloth clothes.

Outside can be seen through the gap in the helmet.

They also move their helmets as I move my head, so my vision is good.

Really amazing technology.

Lord Des is the armor found in the ruins of "Ancient Elf Capital".

"Ancient Elves" had the skill to make this much.

When the Lord Des approached here, he heard a voice. 'Come on. Let's talk'.

The Lord of Voices is probably involved in 'Ancient Elves'.

... you have to figure out who you are to calm down.

"... Lord Death. Can you still hear me?

"You can hear me. Clear your ears. Your husband."

As I was told, I closed my eyes and concentrated on the sound.

'............... finally, are you here? I'm tired of waiting.'

I heard a voice.

It's from that altar in the audience.

At the same time, I launched True Consciousness Sharing Mind Linkage True.

Send the heard voice straight to Rita.

Ask Rita to share the information with Eine and Katras.

'Ooh... I can see. It's what I've been waiting for. Are you the Demon King's Armor?

My voice keeps talking like I'm impressed.

"Deskatastrov... the armor the Demon King should put together..."

"... who?

"Who is it?

Me and Lord Death ask.

For a while, there was silence.

"My name is the Demon King."

"" "" "'Demon King!?

............... Demon King.

After all, were you there? Demon King.

It's a heavy voice. There is also majesty.

Something like hearing from a distant past.

Such a heavy voice that there is no doubt about the word.

But how could there be demon kings all over town like this? And on the altar of the arena.

No way, you're stuck in a junction?

That pillar is for sealing up the Demon King, and behind it is the Demon King. We need the power of a brave man to defeat him, and the ritual for choosing that brave man is The Martial Arts Games.

I mean, the Counts of Kelvis are really trying to play a tournament to pick the brave ones... or something?

"Are you really the Demon King...?

"Nan (only) Ri. I am the Demon King. '

My voice slowly answers my query.

"I am an item created by gathering the remnants of the demon king's...

"" "" "" "............ Huh?

The voices of me, Lord Des, Rita, Eine and Katras humbled me.

I don't mind that, my voice goes on.

"The" Ancient Elves "tried to create the Demon King, a common enemy of all races, in order to stabilize the world"

─ ─ I know.

It is Lord Des of the Demon King armor that was created for this purpose.

'But if the Demon King is defeated, it will be over. The next time the world becomes unstable, there will be no demon king to bring people together. So "Ancient Elves" broke (wrinkled) the near-creation "Demon King's Body" and created an item called Myself "

"... what the hell are you?

"I am the Orb of the Demon King"

The barrier between the columns is loose.

Beyond that, there was a sphere about a man's fist.

It's black and there's a red line running on the surface.

"By ritual, it's an item that makes the chosen one" look like a demon king's army "

- An hour ago, Count Kelvis...

"Now, let's say you hear the story of the 'Sea Dragon Witch'"

That's what Count Kelvis stood up for.

This is a dormitory that is co-located in the arena.

The time is an hour before the Nagis sneak into the arena.

Count Kelvis, who was in the office, compiled the papers and summoned his son, Camil-Kelvis.

"Excuse me. Father."

"Kamil? Thanks for the job interview."

"No, because it is my role to choose the 'Official Brave' to participate in the Martial Arts Games"

Camil-Kelvis turned to his father and bowed his head deeply.

"I wish I could accompany you to the meeting with the 'Sea Dragon Witch'"

"Right. Those who wish to attend martial arts tournaments in their quarters should let Yamazoe watch them."

"You're a worker. Yamazoe is."

"Excellent. Do what I tell you to do. Nothing more. More importantly, it's great not to think for yourself."

"Previously, Marquis Hillmut (Shishaku) had a 'rookie training' by the sea. I heard it was to create something like Yamazoe."

"The Marquis failed beautifully. More than that, Kamil."

Count Kelvis looks down at his young son and tells him.

"Was there anyone who wanted to participate in the martial arts tournament that seemed to be available?

"I'm in a preliminary interview right now. Then a quasi-interview. This interview. I plan to move to an executive interview... but there are a few people who might be able to make it to the martial arts tournament"

"Right..."

Count Kelvis whispered,

"So who could possibly be the 'Demon King's Army'?

"There are many of them. After the martial arts tournament, we're moving them to an abandoned fort in the north."

"with the Wild Brave found by Yamazoe."

"Before the martial arts tournament begins, your father will perform the ritual of creating the Demon King's Army, right?

"Oh. It's an important role. I'll do it."

"At that time, so that they do not question, the candidate has already been told, 'We plan to form a force to scout the Demon King's Army'. Officially, I intend to communicate:"

Camil-Kelvis takes parchment from the pocket and reads it out.

"'Unfortunately, you guys weren't capable enough to participate in martial arts competitions. But it's a shame to keep as talented as you guys asleep. Would you like to take another training? This is important to the world."

"It's the text of our tradition. It'll come through."

"Yes, because some people are already concerned about it. But..."

Camil-Kelvis looked up.

Nearby, look into the eyes of my dark-bearded father,

"Do we not need to protect the altar? Shouldn't you let Yamazoe protect you?

"Rejected. Fewer people know the secret."

Count Kelvis truncated his son's opinion.

"The Orb of the Demon King is a treasure among treasures. No one can touch you."

"... is, yes. But."

"There is a bond on the altar." Ancient Elves ". Only the Demon King can break through that."

"... is it just the Demon King?"

"Or someone with powers like the Demon King, or just someone with it on their side, I guess"

"I know that, but we still need to take action."

"Are you dissatisfied with my instructions?

─ ─ Count Kelvis' voice becomes cold.

To be disputed, I guess I haven't been able to.

Count Kelvis was dazzling Kamil and sifting his shoulders.

"This is the mission of the Count Kelvis family, handed down from generation to generation. What do you know about being young? You've grown just because you're my son, Kamil!?

"No, never..."

"Don't get in the wrong order. I'm the best. Underneath, you. Further down, the Yamazoes are brave men. Kamil, I don't mind you spreading your prestige on the brave. But I won't let you give me back my words. Complain only after you've done the equivalent of me!

"... I'm sorry, Father"

"You just have to know. Okay, let's try to head over to Meridia, the merchant. Demon King's army crusades cost money. We must withdraw the money from the merchant and also from the port town of Ilgafa."

"Yes."

"The port town of Ilgafa is disobedient. If you don't give money, it will be that town that will be attacked by the Demon King's Army."

"Right, Father."

"You don't have an opinion of your own. Kamil."

Count Kelvis looked at his son and threw up.

"The day has come when the White Alliance will disappear and we, the Earls of Kelvis, will finally set the stage for history as brave men. You're a brave man! You're a hero!

"... I know. Father."

"Not at all... without such a hegemony, I will not carry on my trail."

"I'm still a young man. I need Father's guidance."

"I guess. Come on, follow me."

With that said, Count Kelvis, along with his son Camille, took a carriage to town.