The World of Masks

Chloe observed Jack slowly. He was completely unwrapped, so his outfit was lightweight enough to suddenly feel cold. With the armor struck, the armor is held in place and the clothes you wore could not have been fine. I can see all the torn and broken places. Completely unarmed, with the exception of the sword in hand. I didn't even wear a mask that travelers wear.

Unlike Jack the Reaper, the only famous murderer in Britain, he was an Asian. It could be immigrants, but at least it wasn't white. Looking at the hot, bloated hair and untidy beard, it seemed unlikely that I would recognize them even if I met them in real life.

It was also true that I was curious about the face of a dominant figure who possessed the power of a dark knight as a traveler. But now, Chloe's eyes were more interested in the peculiar symbols engraved on his skin than Jack's bare face.

What is that? '

The wavy, eccentric or mysterious-looking pattern was seamlessly embedded in his exposed skin. Just a nice tattoo. However, there could not have been a bright or dark flashing tattoo like a pulsating one. There must be some kind of magical process at work. And perhaps, even after the Dark Knight's armor had suffered enough damage, it was because of that symbol that he was fine.

"Wow, that's amazing. The Demon King's power."

Jack raises his arm in front of his eyes, then turns around and looks at the symbol in a curious manner, and his eyes widen. I swallowed a needle unconsciously due to tension.

You've already awakened as the Demon King! '

But I didn't think so. Although it sank to some degree, there was still a weak vibration that echoed the cavity, and above all, there was still a black pillar rising from the top of the altar. The altar was still active. But I didn't even know the Awakening of the Demon King had anything to do with it. In the end, Chloe chose the easiest way to ask someone else.

"Inspiration, did he already awaken as the Demon King?"

"No, not yet."

You notice that the dark wizard and all his followers are engraved with a weak fear in their voices, although they are full of hate, growling like ferocious beasts. It was a good thing it wasn't the Awakening of the Demon King, but it's not a good thing that the Dark Wizard is not in enough shape to feel fear. Chloe's face stiffens with tension.

"Then what is that?"

He pointed to a pattern floating on Jack's skin with his hands.

"It marks the connection with the altar. If you have that, you can get the Demon King's power from the Altar."

"Isn't that a dangerous situation?"

"No way. The Awakening may not be complete, but the Demon King is already gaining power. That's why he won't budge on my magic."

Unlike the two who were looking at the situation with tense expressions, Jack was relaxed. The ridicule was clearly shown on the bare face because he didn't wear a mask.

"Can I buy you some time? If we don't find some means soon, your odds are getting smaller?"

Taunt the Dark Wizard with a slack and full of holes.

The Dark Wizard bursts out of his heart, but he doesn't move. No, I couldn't. But I couldn't stay still.

"I can't help it. Chloe, buy yourself some time."

It turns out it's already impossible to strike Jack with such short magic. I had to use the most powerful magic to blow it all away at once or at least hit it hard.

Chloe shakes her head. I just barely made it. Without the help of the Black Skeletons around him, his neck would have been gone by now. Many of those black skeletons died by Jack, leaving only enough for him to maintain his undead level. No further help was needed.

"How much?"

"As long as possible."

An irresponsible remark came back. Kloer walks to the front of the dark wizard, claustrophobic as if to protect the dark wizard.

"Are the countermeasures meetings over? a little bit more would have been fine."

Jack is getting stronger and stronger over time, and he's just standing there listening to them. Rather, I was encouraged to do more. Kloer's sword rises in a cold sweat.

"We have a situation here. We can't help it."

"Well, sort of. Is it a mid-management depression or something?"

"Wouldn't it be different?"

Whether he had already given up halfway or not, Chloe responded casually. Since I was a kid, I've been in the hospital, so I couldn't know anything about my company life.

"Well, it doesn't matter."

Jack spits it out and dives straight into Chloe's face. Chloe picks up her weapon in a hurry to stop Jack's attack.

Boom!

"Gaaaah!"

Chloe's body bounces off the ground. You strike the wall of your pupil hard against the dark wizard's side.

Phew!

"Cough! Cough!"

I coughed a lot. My whole body felt no pain, not even my arms. There was great pain and breathlessness. The lower half quickly got wet.

‘That's a habit, really. ’

Throwing up a feverish groan, I barely raised myself up with a sword as a cane.

"Eww."

You groan strangely at the appearance of the sword with large teeth. I moved my body gradually. You seem to have suffered quite a lot of pain and groaning.

"Inspiration, I don't think this is going to work."

"Yes, it is. So why don't you just die?"

Chloe's words stand firm. Chloe's eyes are all blurry, but she doesn't disagree. Earlier, I could have avoided it somewhat, but my whole body flew away in a single blow. The battle seemed meaningless. That's why the Dark Wizard's glory has ceased.

But the Dark Wizard couldn't give up. I've lived and breathed for 50 years since the Demon King died. I had only lived with one will to regain the power of the Demon King, but I couldn't give up so easily. I was in the middle of a battle when I thought I might bite the undead and attack Jack, but now is not the time to call. Eventually, I was forced to tremble in anger.

"I can't do that! The Demon King's power must be mine! You have to kneel before me all over the world with that power!"

The Dark Wizard cries out in mourning.

"World conquest · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·. What do you want to conquer the world for?"

Revenge or ambition? Jack asked with an interesting tone. However, the answer I heard was not disappointing.

"Conquest of the World is the Devil King's purpose!"

"You want to do this because the Demon King did it without his own will or dreams? Is that your ambition? This is no place for trifles."

Jack snorted when he said that he had no free will or his own dreams.

The purpose itself was ridiculed. The Dark Wizard gently gritted it.

"What are you going to do now that you're the Demon King!"

"Conquest of the world, of course."

"Son of a bitch! What's different about me?"

"It's quite different."

Jack's resolute words cut off the Dark Wizard's words. Jack spreads his arms wide. The dreamy boy starts speaking out loud, as if conveying his grand ambition to people.

"I want to conquer the world, but to be honest, it's a minor door. What I want is what will happen in the meantime. The slaughter, the pillaging, the rape, the horror, the screaming, and the despair! Ah, isn't that just amazing?"

Stare into the air with dazzling eyes. Imagine an alliance of monsters, undead and savages destroying, burning and pillaging the city. A centuries-old civilization has collapsed and the shelter of a lifetime has collapsed. In the meantime, the pain, suffering, despair, and cries that would arise were like panoramas. I felt like an erection just by stirring my brain.

"Crazy bastard."

The Dark Wizard grits his teeth and spits them out.

"It doesn't matter. It's true. But in the place of the Demon King, Don't you think the Demon King deserves more destruction and slaughter than you, the stubborn way of thinking?"

"Bullshit!"

I could never admit it. No matter what happens, the Demon King's power must be his. The Dark Wizard stiffens his spirits.

"Chloe! Buy yourself some time! At least lay down your life for me! One shot, one shot!"

Jack is not the Demon King yet. It is possible to reverse if you are bewitched by the dark wizard's most powerful magic. But Chloe hated it.

"Don't talk nonsense, old man. You think risking your life is easy?"

"Do it if you want!"

It doesn't look veiled, but the Dark Wizard's face is distorted like a phantom limb. He stares at the Dark Wizard as if in defiance. However, I shook my head in the dark wizard's demeanor.

"I can't help it."

Chloe squeaks forcefully. I walk with my sword drawn.

As Chloe moves, the Dark Wizard resumes his reign of glory. I closed my eyes and recited the spell quickly. I was completely defenseless, but there was nothing I could do. We have no choice. As soon as the Awakening Demon King started, we had to kill him. If Chloe were to grab her ankle, throwing herself into the ground, it would be possible. The Dark Wizard's mouth moves relentlessly, putting everything on the line for his final hope.

Phew!

You hear a eerie sound. The dark wizard opened his eyes and looked down at the burning pain. A sharp blade pierces through the dark robe. Blood gushes from the cracks.

‘Ew, what the hell! ’

The Dark Wizard barely lifts his head and looks forward. You see Jack looking at the Dark Wizard with a slightly surprised look on his face. The Dark Wizard's embarrassment became as deep as the pain rising from his chest.

‘· · · · · · · · If it's not him · · · · · · · ·. ’

"I knew it was some kind of magical robe, but it doesn't have much defense."

The Dark Wizard barely turns his head to the curious voice behind him. The user opens its eyes to the target who attacked it.

"You · · · · · · · · · · ·!"

I wanted to say something, but the blood coming from my neck didn't make a sound.

"Sorry, old man. I'll stick it over there, too."

With a sword in the dark wizard's chest, Chloe is told that in an incredibly loud voice.