The Death Mage Who Doesn’t Want a Fourth Time

Episode 157: Demon Country and Friends

The battle with "Hexagon War Demons," including Kidomaru, was fierce. They taught us enough that human society's misunderstanding of the demons, "they're not good at magic and their muscles are packed into their heads, a sub-tribe of the demons".

Ninakudo Kidomaru was the same as human society's image of the appearance and appearance of the big gold stick and fur clothes, which are the origins of the two large gold sticks. However, he was an outstanding [club] user, not just a boast of power.

Contrary to the three corners, Kidouma, the gasket of "Sente" tightens the spin on the obese body with a thick and black skin. He was a good martial arts user with a focus on slaps and tackles.

On the four corners, a slender blue-skinned female demon, Shagara of "Star Shadow" was a terrible [Knoichi] who came attacking while hiding himself with [Light attribute magic].

The Five Corners, "Captain of the Fools" Zanzhou is a famous commander who fought and trained five augmented augers like his own limbs. And the sixth corner, Dwan of "Failure" was a terrible shield job dressed in full body armor reminiscent of warrior armor.

"Even if it's not the enemy, at least one sword!"

A furious Halberd blow approaches Vandaloo. But he flashes his tongue at the Halberd's face!

"Gub !?"

The tongue flattened the user, causing him to lose his balance and fall, and Halberd never reached Vendaloo.

"I'm stupid ... I'm really attacking with my tongue ..."

The startle and shock seemed to be great, but the damage seemed to be small. He tries to get up immediately, but becomes appalled when he notices that his body does not move as he wishes.

"That's probably because your tongue's venom has worked or your brain has shaken. You'll be able to get up a little later, Oniwaka."

Vandalu told Oniwaka, the head of Hexagonal Demons and the first child of the current King of Demon King Tenma.

"Is Oniwaka too young ..."

"But one person? No, well, it's terrible to fight alone with the five members of" Hexagon War Demons "and show no tiredness."

"Oh, I'm afraid to set up a marathon match for" Hexagon War Demons "..."

The demons who watched the game whispered whispered.

"That's it! The game is the winner of Vandalu! The

The voice of the king, Tenma, echoed in the hall in front of the palace where the match was held.

The series of battles that began with Kidomalu was a test to be recognized as an emperor.

Sam and his friends relied on their chests while the crowd responded with "Oh!" And cheers.

"I'm sorry, the boss won without killing anyone."

"It's safe not only to kill, but also not to injure anyone."

"Because there is a different difficulty from killing and training"

What Sam, Thalia and Rita were worried about was not that Vandaloo would die or injure the demon. He was worried that he would kill or seriously injure the demon, and that he would lose by mistake.

This is because the five of the children, Hexagon War Demon, are indeed strong, but in this trial all of them exerted slightly less power than the Rickert of Lightspeed Sword.

So even if you get seriously killing each other ... If they kill each other, Vandaloo will definitely win.

"If you kill each other, you will not lose, but if you do not kill each other, you will surprisingly lose, Van-sama"

"Yes, I thought it was ok because it was not a board game, but I was a little worried."

"Because the game won't be directly alive, such as a board game or gambling, the husband won't have a high win rate."

As Dalesia and Belmond, who remain under Treasure and [visualization] magic, Vandaloo's strength is somewhat specialized in killing each other. The recently created "dead guns" and "fire deaths" represent that.

But this is a “training”, a rough but challenging. As a result, the coming "Hexagon War Demons" was full of war intentions, but did not have any murderous intent on Vandaloo.

Although they did not explain, there was tacit consent so that they would not be out of the skill test when actually fighting.

Armor is made of obsidian, but it is real. Fight seriously. However, martial arts cannot be used. Magic can be used, but it is forbidden to break the building significantly. If you must not attack the fallen opponent and if the opponent can not stand up, the game is over.

The five members of Onna-Hokusen and Oniwaka have always challenged the game with their tacit understanding.

Vandalu followed his tacit understanding without much doubt. No, he seemed to have imposed more strict rules on himself.

Not to use martial arts, of course, fought without using any magic other than [danger detection: death], [flying], and [penetration], and without using [the devil's fragment].

"... Why didn't I use magic or [the demon king's shards]. I've heard that I use it as well as stretching my tongue."

Asked by Oniwaka who has fallen, Vandaloo replied, "I thought it was better not to use it."

"If you're bad, the town will be broken and you're not good at magic."

The magical power of Vandaloo is enormous. Therefore, if a [magic bullet] that has only "just a little" magical power in his sense hits directly, the average monster becomes a piece of meat.

Needless to say, what happens if you use [Devil Magic] or [Death Bomb] with Princess Levia?

There are poisons and illnesses that can be made, but I didn't feel it fit this test, so I stopped them. Naturally, there are also poisonous races such as ghouls in the border mountains, so I used poison with skills.

"If you didn't use the shards, you were using real weapons, but they would all be made of obsidian.

The [Demon King's Fragment] used by Vandaloo, even if he manages, does not negotiate unless it is at least Mithril or Adamantite.

Hexagon War Demons and Oniwaka would probably have used better and more powerful weapons than Obsidian, but they would not have been able to wield them around town. Mythril magic items carry more magic than bad attack magic, and Adamantite artifacts cut stones like tofu.

That's why Vandaloo adapted it.

You may think that you have won well together, but he fights against the children by splitting the spirit body after [withdrawal from the ghost] and cooperating with the alter ego created with the [incarnation] skill I won.

Therefore, the children were forced to fight many-to-one against one-on-one fights, and only Ogataimer's Fool Commander Zanjo became a many-to-many fight.

No matter how good they are, there is a limit to their physical strength. By contrast, Vandaloo has no limits.

Fighting is still a number.

"Afterwards, it is for me to gain experience by fighting various opponents. Thanks to that, I got a good experience.

Let's lend a hand. ''

Vandalu reaches out to Oniwaka. However, Oniwaka looked at the offered hand with remorse and turned away, not trying to take his hand.

"Oniwaka-sama, I'm sorry to say that you're not a very good opponent."

What appeared there was Gankaku, the first corner of the "Hexagon War Demons", who was dispatched as a representative in the battle with the Bugitas Army. He rescued Oniwaka and bowed slightly to Vandaloo, holding out his hand, saying, "No, I'm sorry."

"I explained your strength to Tenma and everyone, but I couldn't persuade Oniwaka-sama because of my speech, and I was told," You may not have seen it directly, either. " I have no words to return. "

"... What do you mean?"

When Vandalou turned back as if nothing had happened, King Tenma, not Gankaku, answered the question.

"In every nation, the practice of the land is for the gods to choose the king, but God sees things deeper than we do, so we often make choices that are beyond our understanding.

Therefore, there is a rule that if you are dissatisfied with the new king, you can try it only once. This was a fuss with Oniwaka saying that the rule should be adopted by the emperor. ''

Apparently, Gankaku was not dissatisfied ... he knew he was definitely losing, so he didn't stand alone.

No, maybe the other parts of Hexagonal Demons weren't really dissatisfied with Vandalu becoming an emperor.

"Mmmm, I'm sorry. It was so hard to believe what Kankaku said ... I thought, even one-tenth of that story would be true."

Kidouma, who was able to move since he lost in the first fight, explains while scratching his head.

In his words, Princess Levia nodded, "No wonder."

"I was going to admit that the story of Gankaku was a rabbit, a rabbit, and most of all, if it was a demon that Godwin acknowledged ... but my child worked rudely.

Meanwhile, King Tenma apologized for saying so. Budalion seems to be a rabbit and a horn, and Godwin is also very popular in this demon country.

"Dad! I'm not allowed to be such an emperor!"

But Oniwaka doesn't seem to be convinced yet. She is shouting with dissatisfaction at her well-organized face while being supported by angkaku.

In doing so, her face seemed to be redder, even though she was originally a red demon.

"Oniwaka! What do you say after losing a challenge! What do you have to admit with what ?!"

King Tenma gets angry at her child's complaint. Vandalu reflexively defends to his screaming face with his fangs exposed.

But Oniwaka replied immediately.

"A man without such muscles cannot be recognized as an emperor!"

Oniwaka gazes straight at Tenma and points to Bishit and Vandaloo to declare. At the tip of his finger, Vandalu collapsed silently.

"Eh! I've always been like that !! Muscles and muscles, and I'm not just me, but I'm just reminiscing on gunkaku and kidomaru!"

Shouting out, King Tenma has a formidable but lean body.

"I've always liked Godwin's muscles!"

"Um, Godwin is good!"

So while the parents and children were shouting, the Darussias hurriedly raised Vandalu.

"Oniwaka-san, please don't poke the star! Vandaloo cares most!

"Oh, a boy who has fallen like a broken puppet wriggles with the words of Darussia."

"Dad, it's just cramping!

"Bald, cheer up, it would be unnatural if you were muscular at your age."

"Yes, Lord. Humans, bones are important. "

"Koooh"

"What you say, Tenma and Oniwaka are sorry."

"Oniwaka-sama, I've always admired macho, and that's why young Oniwaka still joined in this trial ..."

While the band was so comforted and apologized by Kidomalu and the other demon, the fight between parent and child continued.

"In the first place, it's not an age where things can only be solved with muscle strength alone! We need magic and strange techniques, and the only power that can control and manipulate the Devil's Fragment freely!

Indeed, in our last battle, our demon country was full of just sending out gangsters! "

This demon country exists on the rock wall of the western boundary mountain range. It is a role that keeps the followers of Alda from the mountains for a long time, and protects other nations from the monsters attacking from the five B-class dungeons and the magical sky that is in the air. Because she is carrying her.

Therefore, the demon nations of demon nations respect for their strength and strength. The influence of the original temper and the fact that the guardian deity is Gareth, the god of warrior, have influenced him, but he has been proud to fulfill his role with that power.

Originally, demons were a warrior tribe with great physical strength. Some have magical qualities, but overall they are few.

Therefore, in Demon Country, you first train your warriors, then select those with magical qualities and train them as magicians. I have taken such a policy.

And what happened was the previous battle. The evil god of emancipation, Lavovifard, released a fighting instinct, a desire to kill, and an appetite for monsters living in the surrounding dungeons, in order to suppress a strong demonic country, and forcibly caused a runaway. All at the same time.

Demon kingdom always had enough strength to cope with a monster overflowing from the dungeon if it was up to about three, but it is not enough to overflow all at once.

King Tenma, Hexagon War Demons, Oniwaka and other warriors also fought bravely, but the situation continued only to protect the country. …… It's a normal human land outside the Boundary Mountains, and there is no way to do it. In such a crisis situation, defending the nation alone is a memorable feat that is sufficiently historic.

However, King Tenma regretted that only one warrior could be dispatched to fight Ravovifard, the root of all evil, and his ritual, the defeat of Bugitas.

And while they were unable to move, they defeated the evil gods, not Budarion, who was recognized as the next emperor, nor Godwin, whom he respected, but an unidentified dampir.

Despite the great shock, King Tenma turned it into an opportunity to look back on his country's policies, rather than skepticism or anger.

"You know, Oniwaka, you are still a child. It will be the age of magic and knowledge. Our country must now have more magicians and better quality. Will be suitable for your role.

... and you're more of a magician, "

"It's ... it's the mage who defeated the evil gods, but the value of the muscles wasn't compromised by it!"

"Yes, that's right!"

"Yes, indistinguishable ... Vandaloo !? Why do you agree with Oniwaka !?"

"Wow, Bochan crawled to Oniwaka with great momentum!

"You moved with [the demon king's arthropod] that you didn't use in the battle."

The crawling Oniwaka involuntarily screams and screams at him, but Vandaloo unawares of it and speaks to King Tenma, who opens his eyes.

"The awesomeness and usefulness of muscles isn't going to change with the times. Magic is also important, but I don't think we should lose muscles as much as we value the fight."

Vandalou's words included praise to his muscles, even in a flat tone.

Yes, the muscles are great. Magic is certainly powerful, but as long as the user is a creature, one cannot ignore physical strength and strength.

Whether you dive in a dungeon to defeat a monster or go to the battlefield, no matter how good a sorcerer is, if you can't reach it due to lack of physical strength.

Vandalou has never thought that "a healthy mind dwells in a healthy body", but has never doubted that it is desirable to have strength and physical strength in killing each other.

"Oh, did you understand the greatness of your muscles?"

"Of course, comrades."

As Ondarud nodded, Oniwaka was impressed with the emotion.

"Kup ... I looked only at you, not at the inside. Even with me like a comrade!"

Grab the shoulders of Gourd and Vandaloo. Apparently, the relationship with the next influential candidate of King Onjin has been restored.

"Well, it's the first meeting, so it's hard to do it.

"Forgive me! My heart's friend!"

Vandalu receives the passionate hug of Oniwaka. Oniwaka has a slender body compared to Kindomaru. However, it is strong enough compared to race.

Air was squeezed out of the hugging Vandaloo's lungs.

"In addition, even if you plan to extend your magic, it's impossible to fight like me."

Since there is no air in the lungs, Vandaloo continues to [Tempa King] after [Escaping] and then [Incarnation].

Not only did he praise his muscles, but he did not forget his realistic ideas. King Tenma, who was told that, muttered, "Sure."

"That's right. No matter how much you master magic, you will continue to make countless alter egos and manipulate them all like yourself, stretch your tongue and use it for blows ... much less to obey [the devil's fragment] impossible.

Apparently I heard the story of Gankaku and was mad. `` What do you think you can learn such a strange work with magic? ''

"That's right! Yes, my father!"

Parent and child who understand each other. And Vandalu falls in the child's arm soberly.

"Many demons are initially unsuitable for magic, but they are physically good races. Extending their characteristics will continue to serve their role, Father."

"That's right, Oniwaka. My father was wrong. But what happens as before when things like this happened ..."

Tenma King nodded to Oniwaka, but was still frowning. He also believed in the power of his warriors. That's why the shock of having been one of the defenses in the previous case was so great.

That's why you may have thought, "I can't do it with the old way!"

Oniwaka, Gankaku, and Kidomaru were unable to answer Tenma's worries. Everyone understands that beings like Lavovifardo can't appear so often.

But Demon Country has been playing a role for about 100,000 years. And until Vida and Zanták come back to power, they must continue to serve for tens of thousands of years.

Despite the fact that demons and vampires do not have a life span, demons are also long-lived races. That's why it's not a good thing to procrastinate if it's okay for a while.

"Well, why should I invite people from a tribe who are good at magic? It's not as isolated as Talosheim used to be. '

In the heavy air, Princess Levia raised his hand and said,

"No, there are many people who have magically superior abilities, such as elves, than we demons ..."

"But there are no people in our country."

Since the demons were defense nations, there were no people to protect in the event of an emergency. The people are all demons and have adopted a system in which anyone can fight in the event of an emergency.

Therefore, it is difficult to train elves, races, and dwarves as magicians.

"I guess it would be better to invite devils, lamiers, noble orcs and ghouls from other countries to exchange human resources ... but not a marriage or a groom, but a year or a few months Or decide a deadline. And, of course, you can send warriors from this country to each country to see them. "

When Princess Levia said so, Tenma, Oniwaka, and the demon around me stiffened for a while ... and muttered unintentionally.

"" "I couldn't think ...!" "

Why Tenma and Oniwaka did not come up with what Levia Princess immediately came up with. It was a matter of old stereotypes.

Each tribe in the border mountains governs the country. There are various reasons, such as the various ethnic groups can continue to exist equally, so that the gods can secure their followers stably. All of this was necessary to protect the border mountains from Arda's forces.

Among them, there is a god-defined mechanism that, when you interact with a leading race that governs each country, you are born a child of that leading race.

For example, if Noble Oak Budallion and Arachne's Princess Cunelia meet in the Noble Oak Empire, all born children will be Noble Oaks. If you exchange in Zanarpadna, it will be all Arachne.

By the way, if neither gender is the leading race in the country, half the proportion of children of the parent's race will be born as usual.

However, because Budalion is a Noble Oak, if you make a child with Princess Counelia and a third country, all the children born will be born as Noble Oaks.

Rabbits have the same mechanism, and in each country, it has been avoided to go abroad on an individual basis, such as studying abroad or marriage. A reduction in the leading race of a nation is the same as a reduction in its strength.

Until now, the strength of each country was sufficient.

That's why no one came up with it. What Tenma, who thought he couldn't do this, couldn't think of it, may be lacking in flexibility, but probably because of his strong responsibility to fulfill his role.

However, as Princess Levia says, a system in which the deadlines are fixed and dispatched to each country does not reduce the strength of any country. On the contrary, it rises overall.

Of course, different races will increase the amount of trouble, and it will take some time for effective operation. But it won't take a hundred years to get used to it.

"Thank you. Let's get started with that trick. Everyone, good !?"

The demons raised their fists and agreed with Tenma's decision.

"I was glad it was useful"

Princess Levia who answers with a smile and makes the flame shine brighter. The situation where a country is surrounded by multiple dungeons is both profitable and dangerous. As the first princess of the old Tarosheim, you can understand the feelings of the demon.

This was the start of the first visit to the countries of the Bandarou and his group.