Story of The Ancient Demon King!

Episode 12: Mask the Shock

Enter through the back entrance of the casino Arch Chee.

…… Hey, hey. You there, kid. This is not about the people involved. "

"Get out of the way!!

"Mr. Marco!?

A sweaty Marco pushed out scared employees who looked busy from across the hall.

And they quickly put on black sunglasses and coats.

"Good work!! Boss!!"

"Yes, thank you too. Let's go to the manager's office."

"Uu!!

Bring Marko, a tattoo skinhead who came to greet him very harshly, and walk majestically toward the manager's office.

Anything this man said was number two here, and I told him that he was a demon king yesterday.

"Heeeeee!! Get out of the way!

All of a sudden, Marco looks scared and yells.

The frightened employees rushed to the edge of the aisle without knowing why.

There are many obviously backward society fierce people, and selected beauties such as dealers make rows at both ends.

Take Marco in the middle.

... I'm going to help you as an advisor, but somehow this is more like a demon king than usual.

After all, I can't escape the Demon King. You're a natural, I'm sure.

Men are mostly dressed like broken suits, and women are elegant, but they're still sexy.

Maybe it's a popular secret around here too.

"Marco"

Hee, hee.

It feels rough.

For some reason there are many people with blue faces.

"Can you stop shouting all of a sudden?

"Su, I can't stop!! I'll be careful after that!!

"I haven't been careful since. I'm already very impressed with the“ Sudoyama ”counter."

Thank you for talking to Hakihaki, but there are limits.

"Why do I have to shout out when I can?"

"Well then... shout it out!!

"If it's already loud, I can't help it anymore... It's always taken first....."

Well, I can't afford that.

Now that the demon king has spoken once, I'll make this casino the best in the continent... no, the best in the universe.

Head to the manager's office majestically like a Demon King without looking at oddness or hostility.

And enter through Marco's open door.

Aniki, the boss is here.

Oh.

There was Gerald lying on the new sofa.

"I did everything I said. I don't even know if your woman complains."

"... woman?

Gerald said something he didn't understand.

As usual, she is drunk and sleeping.

The manager's desk was stocked with high-quality stuff for me as soon as possible, so I guess he moved to the sofa.

Anyway, woman?

I'm talking about Princess Celestia.

A clever Marco tells me with an ear slap.

Celeste...?

I wonder why Celeste's name comes up here.

……

Think about it for a few seconds.

Celestia, side business.

The two words are recalled.

No way... this is Celeste's company, and I'm disturbing it...?

"... did Celeste say anything?

"Ugh, I told you to obey my boss's orders. Then I wanted to know that I was officially under [Kronos] 's umbrella."

... I see.

Ceres is really helping me.

I'm sure I was doing this casino as a side business, but you're saying I'll take care of it because I'm here.

I wish there was something in return.

If the boss comes, I'll come out.

"Hmm? Welcome. Be careful."

Gerald walked out of the room with a wave behind him.

Anyway, up until now it was a courtesy to the people here, but Celeste's casino can contribute directly to my [Kronos].

I was more motivated.

"... I have to get in the mood. All right, let's hear the report. First of all... did you give me a drink for free?

Ask as you arrive at your table.

"Hey, I just heard that Renoir, a mercenary from somewhere, was just sitting there trying to get a free drink -"

"Kick me out. Expel anyone who comes looking for free alcohol even if you don't play the game again. Or give him white water instead."

Hee.

Part one of the casino thriving operation is to steal your cool mind with alcohol and make it bet more and more.

The way of thinking is true, Demon King.

"Arranging chips to trade for money?

"Exactly. Just saying something that can't be reproduced means that the number won't be enough today or tomorrow. Give me a few days."

"Oh, I can't help it."

Operation Casino Prosperity, part two, chip.

I don't think the chip feels more betting than the money, and maybe it feels less dangerous when I lose. It's a fluffy operation that reminds me of Earth.

"However, a musical band seems to cost a lot of money. Our client base is our client base, so when it's appropriate...."

"Hmm, but I want music. You feel better, don't you?

Usu

I wonder if there would be more atmosphere if there was some kind of music in the third part of the casino boom.

However, the quality of the performer must be high as well as targeting the rich and the aristocrats.

That seems to be the vengeance.

I don't really understand the quality of children's concerts.

"I'll leave that behind. Worst case scenario, should someone learn and take turns?"

"Ugh, is that my...?

"... because music cannot be born unless it is played. It's different from your beard that grows even if you leave it alone. [M] Someone has to do it."

"Uu, uu, sorry!!

Seriously, it's like a reaction, so I came back frustrated and was terribly scared. Marco has a strong face.

"The music will be debated again later. I think Celeste will get the odd idea, and I'm not so worried."

The Gerald Wall Darts case seems to be closing.

After that, we'll have a snack.

"I put out the cheese liquor snacks, but I think it's easier to use the kitchen to turn a room into a dining room."

"It's the most powerful cheese in alcohol.... okay, let's do that. I want to serve other specialty dishes, so I'll ask everyone for a plan. Tell the others to think about it."

"Usu"

I have to teach dealers a lot of rules about the content of the game, so I'll put it behind me.

"I think it's good for people who have been drinking porridge and chazuke... by the way, where's Gerald? I'm trying to make you taste my prototype."

"My brother would've gone to dinner at this hour."

"Eh!? You went out for dinner!?

I wanted you to taste the new chrono stock that aims to make Celeste soup....

"Boss, next thing I know, I'm building another big new store in another city. Can I talk to you about that?

"Ah, yeah. Another city... We need to make time for an inspection.... by the way, what are the girls doing there?

I've been leaving the other people lined up in the corner of the room alone wondering if there's any point, but I asked them because they don't really move very slightly.

Then they were all scared enough to jump at the same time.

"I've prepared it for the boss. Make yourself at home."

Oh, I see.

I told her yesterday that it was cooking music and that I was going to do a lot of work, so the point is that I'm an assistant. Ashi, demon king ashi.

"Isn't that clever, Marco...."

"Ugh, thank you so much...."

When I smiled and praised evil like a demon king, I returned with a really bad face.

In that shadow, the signs of trembling of the women with pale faces were transmitted as if they were bodies.

♢♢♢

"It's so delicious!

I see.

There is a shop in the pleasure district that goes out late at night.

Beyond the counter, an ungrateful shopkeeper silently bakes the steaks ordered by the chimps behind Gerald's frightened shop.

"Ah, you know, oniisan...."

"What is it?"

Lana and Gerald cheeking the aromatic meat steak.

But she suddenly stopped her hand and asked if Lana was afraid.

"Um... I just saw a glimpse of that weak kid's new head..."

"Yes, it is."

Gerald asserted without hesitation to Lana who believed it was a mistake.

"Didn't Marco tell you?

"I heard from the whole contact... why are you on top of my brother? I don't know what that means! My brother has been pulling me here since my ancestors! I don't know why, all of a sudden!

More than half of my employees are not convinced of the demon king's inexplicability.

And Lana was on your side.

"Why don't you just blow it up!!

"Fu... I can't win. No matter how many I have, I can't win."

Lana and the shopkeepers and customers who were listening to Gerald's reply, which reminded me of last night and smiled unexpectedly, were also eye-catching.

In the happiness of the city, I affirmed that the legendary, unjust Gerald of Wanfu could not win.

"It's the boss's whim that keeps me alive. All we have to do is follow it. And...."

Silence as Gerald thought.

"... did Marco say anything?

"Eh!? Uh, uhh ~ I'm sure... let me tell you something a little bit like my predecessors..."

"... I see."

Take the last sip of steak and drink it with the rest of the wine.

"I'm convinced of the new boss. Let's decide later."

"Ha, ha!

Put the money on the table and tell Lana as she stood up.

Normally, she waits until she finishes eating and goes back to the casino with herself, making Lana feel uncomfortable.

"Hey, can I have that one, too?"

"... can it be the same?

Ah.

Gerald placed an additional order with the shopkeeper as he saw a drunk coming out the door.

"- Gerald, my God! What are you doing to my Lana!!

"It's Daddy! Dinner with my brother is ruined!

Lana's father, Gerald's childhood friend Chen, found them and yelled at the store.

"Lana, if you eat, you can take me to the shop without this."

Yes!

"Who's without Roku!! You're going to hit my daughter!? I won't let you!!

"I don't know if it's a genuine rock!! I'm getting my hands on!!

"Yikes!

Leave the shop behind the familiar quarrel between parents and children.

Walk in the dark alley and remember Lana's words the other day.

"Let's say it's a bit similar to my predecessors..."

……

Stop walking once and walk again after a few seconds.

Gerald! Don't cheat!

My father's words are still vividly remembered in my brain.

"Fu.............?

An unusual blow to the back of Gerald's head.

Gerald flickers his eyebrows slightly at a blow that feels different from usual pain (...).

"Nooo!? And you're not dead?

"What the heck?... it's a big church, isn't it?"

Gerald turns around, snapping his neck joints, even after a blow to the skull.

There was a giant man in a mask, inclined his neck incomprehensible.

But when I smashed the brick wall next door with a book to make sure it wasn't my side of the problem, I named it again.

"... I'm not a shock priest. Masked Father (Mask the Shock). I was hoping to float the body of the cursed suspect in the river and buy some time... did I make a mistake?

"I don't know why... that's right"

Gerald's fist burst into a masked man without paying attention to the blood hanging on his forehead.

"Gooh!? Gu, uhh... nnh!!

"Nh!...!!

A great scripture strikes Gerald hard at the neck, but a soldier beats back a blow that crosses his armor.

Iron Book and Fist Rewards.

An attack on both of them that was said to be lethal.

Blood is scattered in reward for a blow that does not give way to each other.

Those around him scream and run away from the power collision of the heavyweight men.

However, regardless of that, he stopped on the spot and continued to launch a force strike to crush the opponent's body.

It seemed perfectly square up to a few hands.

But...

"--Noooo!? Is this really real!?

It has the advantage and disadvantage of saying "I don't feel pain” as a compound effect of the curse I have inflicted.

Don't die of pain, don't be afraid.

However, Maskman's hands and feet, which do not feel pain and cannot correctly recognize his condition, gradually become heavier and show the severity of the damage.

After only a minute of apnea, there was a difference in strength.

"Gunnuhh!? * Giggle *"

――

The masked priest, who jumped out of the fight from the front, received Gerald's fight kick on his face and sprinkled blood from his nose and mouth.

"Nugaah...."

"... Hmm!!

Maskman penetrates the adjacent building and jumps through it with his continued thigh-armed Lariat.

Gerald walks slowly after that.

"... bad. If it's not enough, you can charge us."

……

She hugs naked in the building, puts her money on the table and walks right through.

……

Seeing the shock in a strange way on the wall, he exhales.

It was the most laborious opponent in many years, but Gerald was not surprised by last night's insanity and extreme experience.

……

I stopped trying to get my clothes dirty and doubted the masked priest's left hand, which stretched to my chest.

A left-hand hand with strange marks on its nails, gently attached.

"Oh, it's in return. ― ― Retribution curse shock

"Gofu...!?

The nail engraving glows faintly, and Gerald's body is returned with the shock of the past (...).

Blood and bone can be smashed into pieces.

"Ghhh... this isn't going to die, is it? Normally, you can make a good noise and play it...."

……

Push your knees and bleed all over your body.

The invincible man was hunted down by his own power moves.

It also receives 37 shots of its own attack at once, causing a variety of injuries inside and outside the body.

It felt like being ripped apart by a blade from the inside out of the body in an instant.

It is undoubtedly the deepest since birth.

"Nh...."

"... nnhh, are you really human?

A masked priest (mask the shock) who is finally getting up to stab a thorn while spitting on a dialogue he is used to hearing.

He was stunned by Gerald, who retained his manly form, but raised his weapon a lot after receiving a trump card that would crush the stone exterior wall into dust.

"Rabbits and horns will definitely play a part in this investigation!!

"Nh...."

The steel scripture is shaken down with its own power.

"............ eh?

Instead, Gerald, who stood up to pick him up, received his forehead properly.

A dull and painful sound echoes between the two.

I caught a blow from the rock-breaking Maskman with a headbutt from the front.

"... why don't you have something nice?"

"That's a lie...."

Wipe the blood flowing from your head and give the masked priest a sharp look.

Gerald is overwhelmingly more seriously injured.

It's no wonder he's always dead...

However, Gerald's fighting spirit rises proportionately each time his wounds increase.

"─!!

"Gahhhhh"

Maskman blows into the back of the aisle with a drop kick that hits the weight of giant Gerald.

Something collided with it, making a flashy noise across the dark.

Stand up immediately and show your willingness to roll and follow with a steady step.

But....

"... chi"

There was no sign of the mysterious Maskman, and he apparently fell down the creek.

"Ah, here we go. Oh, Gerald.... you're seriously hurt."

"... boss?"

Normally, it is an incident that should be reported, but it is impossible for me to rely on a guard who has become a subordinate of the Demon King rather than an underworld.

I saw Chrono come looking for me and gave up the continuation of any further fighting.

"You should go to the hospital... Shall I carry it with me?

"Never mind, it's a routine."

"What everyday life!?... if you don't wear a meat dress and crawl around the safari park, that won't happen.

After all, he was transported to Kurono, who was worried about him, and he jumped over the building in Happy City and was transported urgently.

♢♢♢

It's only a few hours from such a happiness town riot.

It was early in the morning.

A dazzling morning sun brightens the ears of the birds, making a chatter, and knights and soldiers head to King's Landing with carriages at the forefront.

A massive march.

The advance party had already reached its destination, surrounding itself and completing a siege net.

……

Alto and Hakto descend from the carriage.

Behind it was also the figure of Oswald with a sinister face.

On the roof of a nearby building is a man with a blue dog beast called Alto's reinforcements.

"... I wonder if I've got the wrong address to visit? This isn't a church for those who go to war like this?

Father Shock Nandial, who is the only one in front of the church against the Royal Army.

Somehow injuries can be seen everywhere.

"Yang escaped the suspects, killed the soldiers, then seized the orcs of the lab, and slaughtered the lab personnel.... that's all you want to do."

Alto expresses his unusual angry emotions in tone.

The hand holding the great sword was also suddenly stronger.

"That's not all. You're experimenting with people from Happy City?"

Alto strives for an emotionless inquiry.

The neighboring Hakuto is overflowing with hidden passion.

Hakt's first concern was the man who was de-cursed during his first Alto visit.

The last woman I met next.

Suppose Alto knew they were coming, and he had lifted the curses he had cast beforehand.

And then again...

In the course of the interview investigation, I was consulting with Juan because I thought it was impossible.

"There are a lot of people in trouble with money near Happy City. In the case of illness, I would like to see a doctor at a clinic that is tolerated or even cheaper. If it's free, you're definitely the one to rely on..."

Curse rituals often use blood and hair.

There is no difficulty in obtaining it, such as visitors due to injury or children to be kept.

If you feel ill due to the curse, you will definitely rely on yourself from the other person, so you can follow up without being found to be a curse in other clinics.

There was a cycle of experiments using this area.

"... why don't you do something about it!!

Hakt shouted impatiently at the inhumane act of shock.

……

The answer to the shock is no.