Welcome to the Impregnable Demon King Castle ~The Black Mage Who Got Kicked Out of the Hero Party Due to His Unnecessary Debuffs Gets Welcomed by the Top Brass of the Demon King's Army~

The truth is, I knew right away.

I found Lemegeton alive.

On the contrary, I realized from what he did that it was like to be a doll until that moment.

But I pretended not to notice.Fear of waking up from your dreams.

I asked him.Something scarier than dying.

But I wasn't asking for answers.

He goes on before he opens his mouth.

"I didn't have it.You know what I'm talking about with Arthur?I thought there was nothing scary about me knowing the fear of death.But now that I'm old, I'm obsessed with one fear. "

― You and I will be number one.Never again, just one.Together.

After the incident, we had our first big fight.That's right. I gave up my friends, and my friends gave up their lives trying to save themselves.

We put ourselves on the shelf and were angry at each other for never doing that again.

Arthur and I survived and became adventurers.I swore to come first together.

Arthur is no different.Correct and noble, living facing forward.

- "Are you two miracles?"Phew... let me talk to you. "

At first, Marlin thought he could find a way to contact the Spirit without going through the Spirit Hall.But while we were working together, we realized that he was attached to his people.

But I haven't given up on my childhood dreams.I am aiming to meet the Spirit again purely.

― Oh? An adventurer?You're an idiot, I'm a monster. "

I found Mordo when I was traveling in search of my people.

He was persecuted in his village.He was human (normal), but was able to reproduce more than a dozen ethnic characteristics at the same time.The strength of werewolves, the wings of birds, the scales of dragons, the agility of cats, the legs of rabbits, and so on.

Makes a difference in appearance, but Mordo, who was still young, couldn't control it.

The villagers were afraid of him when he changed his appearance.

What did I say then?

― You're not unusual, you're special.Come with us, let me prove you're wonderful. "

Mordo finally became one of us.

Once decided, he was straight.

― Make me one of them?... you'd better stop wasting each other's time. "

Galaha was the owner of an unusual [Guardian].Before I saw that rarity, the party could only recognize his abilities as a "low Attack [Holy Knight]" and kicked him out of the party.

As a result, Galaha was hurt.I didn't think it would be easy for me to be one of them.

That's why we decided to fight.

Galaha prevented even the four of us from attacking.

- "I want you to protect us from all threats.We'll keep winning and show the world how strong your shield is. "

Galaha looked surprised and then smiled ticklingly.

Since then, he has worked hard to keep his promise.

Guys, unlike me, they're amazing.

They believe.I'm sure you'll be number one.

I know.Their strength is comparable to that of the first place.

They believe.I deserve to be number one.

I don't understand anymore.If I deserve number one... why am I always number two?

That's why I couldn't show my weaknesses to the most trusted of my friends.

I couldn't discuss this suffering.

"Reme, living in a dream is not always easy.That's fine.I made up my mind.Isn't it?

"... eh"

"But it's okay because it's all about my life.Even if you fail, you can only laugh, so you can endure it.But we adventurers are acting as parties. "

"... yes"

Everyone followed me.

It's been a long time since we shared our dream to be number one together.

They're doing an amazing job that I can't even hope for anymore.

And yet, why can't you always be number one?

"What I can't stand is for my people to laugh.No matter how much it turns out, there's still a lot of people who make fun of it.You know what? I'm second.I hope you're feeling better. As long as it's antagonistic.But you can't be the second-ranking immobile. "

I understand that there is more praise and respect.

The adventurer industry is tough.If you're not popular in the first place, you won't be in second place for long.

I also know that it is said to be a luxurious problem.

But even Reme, even the members of the 4th party, are fooled for the reason of [black magician].

Whether it was second place or the best members, the unpleasant criticism was like a mountain.

Ten years have passed since becoming second place.

For ten years, I've been challenging walls I can't cross.

With a knife to tear our hearts apart.

"Arthur, Merlin, Mordo and Gallagher are the best adventurers.I really think about it.What if I wasn't the leader to follow?'Cause it is, isn't it? If any of our people are the best and deserve the first place, it's because of [the brave] that we can't be the first to hold such a member. "

"Mr. Ex...."

"You're afraid of me, Reme.You're just teaming up with me, and your people's lives are going to fail.The choice of the people who chose me could be a mistake.I'm so scared that I might come someday.... "

That's why I'm the leader of this dream.

It's a world where you don't have to end your precious people's lives in failure.

I've never been able to tell anyone my fear.

Not only to the top aerials, but also to the bottom three adventurers who follow their backs.

Of course, I can't even tell my fans.They support me.There are people who have always wanted us to come first.

The gentle seniors distorted their expression in agony to the words of the pathetic seniors.

Lie down, grip your fists, shake your shoulders, and exhale.

I wonder how worried I am.

He raised his face with a painful expression and looked up at me and said.

"Still (,,,,,), we have to do it (,,,,,,,). Right?

- Oh, I knew this kid.

"You're strong.... I'm weak. "

His very way of life is Yale to those who work hard.

Everyone laughs when they can't.You can't.Laughs at the lack of talent, incompetence, or suitability.

How encouraged he is by those who have such dreams.

When I woke up to Black Mage , I publicly said that I would be a hero, and even my friends rushed up to fourth place while being treated with their feet and hands.They are not treated favourably by the public and there is a storm of criticism when commenting on videos.

Even though he was told that he was parasitic to his best friend, he kept trying to make his friends win.

Even he was kicked out of the party.

I was heartily disappointed to hear that he had left the Phoenix Party, but I was very pleased to see that he continued to be an adventurer in the tag tournament.

No matter what anyone tells you, no matter what high walls you have, you won't give up.It won't rot. It won't yield.

Keep going straight all the way.

She's not like me, either.

"That's not true (,,,,,,,,,)"

"... what?

You're strong.

I already know that he is a real lemon.

You must have consumed your desire for the Spirit to bring me back.

That's why the words are just to cheer me up.

I thought so.

But his eyes were not cloudy.On the contrary, it was burning.Hot, hot, like fire.

He looks up at me with a strong gaze.

"If Ex's mind is weak, why are you an adventurer in your dreams?"

――――

"If I hadn't been an adventurer, if I hadn't met my people, I could have walked a whole different life."

I was shocked by his words.

Because you were right.

Even if this is the world created by the Spirit, you must have peeked into my memory and mind to build a world of irresistible dreams.

Even though it is.

After all, I fell on the cliff with Arthur, signed a contract with the Spirit, and gathered the same people to take first place with them.

The only difference was that I was ranked first in almost the same painful life.

Why is that?

I could have dreamed as many dreams as I wanted.

No, this is my dream.

"I don't think I can fully understand Ex's fear.But I'm afraid of failing because I really tried.Such a person's mind is not weak.Don't make fun of my beloved [Lacquered Brave]. "

…… …………

I thought there was no other way to dispel this fear but to be number one.

I thought I was free in this dream, but the dream itself proved it.

Whatever freedom I'm given... I'm going to end up an adventurer.

Gather what you think is best and aim to be number one, even if you know you will suffer.

I didn't give in to this dream because I don't have to be afraid anymore.

Because it was a dream that arose at the top of my dream that I couldn't give up even with fear.

And... there's a junior who comes to help me with "the right to make a wish come true".

"Don't pretend to stop so you can't give up.If there's a place to go... there's no choice but to keep running. "

"... fu. Hahahahahahaha!

How long has it been since I laughed so sincerely?I haven't felt it in a long time.

Untie "Giant Armor".

"Reme, I was wrong.You're not just sweet, you're pretty tough. "

Pretending to give up on people's misery tells me.

In addition, Sparta has plenty to say that he can still run.

I don't think he's right.

But righteousness doesn't save people.

You don't have to give up to push ahead, for God's sake, there's hardly any reality.

The world is full of wasted efforts, and there are far more dreams than dreams that have come true.

It's terrible to say, "Good luck yet" to someone who's exhausted.He knows that, too.

It is only in the foreseeable future that a gentle man will speak harsh words.

We may not be in first place.

Still (...), you can't stop.

Because I want to be in first place, I promised to be, so I had to keep running.

When it stops, the scaffolding collapses immediately and falls into the darkness.

"... I don't want to fall on the cliff anymore"

I remember even talking to Reme yesterday.

We have no choice but to keep running. Towards your chosen destination.

I made my own decision, even though I might not get there.

"... what would you have done if I hadn't chosen an adventurer?

That way, Lemé can't be in my life.

I doubt if he was given a role, and it would have been difficult to remind me of reality even if I met him in a different way.

The [best black magician] was gloomy.

And then...

"I knew it wouldn't happen."

How easy it is to say.

In battle, you can think so much, but the important thing is that there is no detailed reason.

I aim for the brave because I'm cool.

Ex will definitely be an adventurer, so I'm going to show up as Remegeton.

"... thank you, Reme."

He just smiled.

"I have to thank you when I get back."

Lemé will refrain, but it is a matter of our feelings.

"... I don't mind right now.

And I thought, well, say such a thing.

But I soon understood what he meant.

"Are you sure? I didn't hide it until I fought directly."

"If you can experience the full power of the [Black Hero], it's not too bad."

"With all my strength... with all my strength, I see.In this world, there is no limit to reality.Even if we do everything we can, it won't resonate afterwards.All right, let's do it. "

The sooner you decide, the sooner.

It's called "One Hand of Bangun."

Spiritual art of shadow, deep down.

Spiritual art that forcibly gathers all the shadows that have been touched so far and freely manipulates them.

It can be used in various ways.That's how you manipulate it like an army.

But here - let's go with a fist.

Simple frontal breakthroughs seem to be the bravest.

I wrapped up "Giant Armor" again.This time, it's exactly the scale.

I'm bigger now than Glendale and Sprigan, who fought in the original dungeon.

It's all for shaking even bigger arms.

"I've never seen this before..."

Reme laughs belligerently and says such a thing.

"This is your first time showing it. [M]It's a thank you from me. "

It's too big to fit on the screen.The more my buddies look like beans.

There are various reasons why the dungeon will be destroyed in the dark, so it will cost repairs and take time and magic to deploy.Since it is a technique that borrows the power of spirits, it is also a big one that cannot be used.

But all those problems don't exist right now.

Because it's a dream.

Well, thank you.

His magic increased even more.

--You 're spreading something black all over your body!

Obviously, it has the same ability as a horn.

Ability to accumulate magic and sharpen.

Even though it's a threat in both corners of the Magus, if it's spinning all over your body, how much?

His left corner cracked and shattered.It seemed to have the same black corner as the right corner.

Change does not stop there.

His wings spread.No, to be precise, is it easier to understand when you say that you have grown up?

The wings of the bone have been dilated more and more, and it is no longer a bird's imitation.

If there were a giant birdman, it might have wings of this size.

Big enough, wings.

My gaze is near the ceiling, but I see him straight.

"... is that a horn?What are you doing in your body.... "

"There's a lot going on... my growth?It seems that the amount is increasing according to the situation. "

He himself doesn't seem to understand very well.But I can actually handle it.

Then don't ask in depth.

"[The black one...] - No.Ex. Just Ex. "

Let's keep a proper name for ourselves when we fight in reality someday.

He laughed and responded.

"Reme. Just reme."

Heterogeneous and enormous magic that can be seen over the shadows.

Obviously, it exceeds the amount of magic naturally accumulated in his life.

A Spirit Contractor can borrow the magic of the Spirit.

Maybe he has such a special way.It's a dream, and you're pulling it out without hesitation.

Shake your fist.

Titan and Magus fists collided from the front.

Even in the mountains, it's a fist that crushes like a glass workmanship.

Even though it is.

While shaking the atmosphere with shock, our fists were... reversing.

This is not the case even if the top Magus releases the magic of the horn at its maximum output.

--Is it the horn of [Demon King]?

Reme is not a Magus.Then it's a special ancestral return like Mordo, or else it's an inheritance.

I've never heard of the Magus taking over horns from another species, but there's no zero chance.

There are people in the world who contract shadow spirits from dying situations.

Some fools dream of getting their best friends.

And some young people come to help such idiots.

"Reme! I'm honored to meet you...!

I don't know if I can say it was blown out.I don't change that easily.

But I was able to realize that I couldn't help it.

I can't give up anyway.Then there is no time to tremble with fear.

That's why fear doesn't disappear.

We can't help it, so let's run with it.

"Honestly....!I still think I'm weak!'Cause you're right! If I'd slept, the four of us would have lost our leader!And yet, I once gave in to my dreams!

With a strong heart, we could soon return to reality.

"Everyone can be weak....!You can't stand up on your own!That's why I'm here to help...!I think you've energized so many people with that strong heart!I know how much you saved my heart!Sometimes you can save someone like that...!

-----------------!!!

"Whoa, I...!I wanted to be number one since I decided to be an adventurer...!Beyond the Air Real! My people are the best!I'll prove to you that I'm the best [brave man] who leads his people...!Oh, yes! You were right, I was pretending to give up!

That made Mordo and Gallagher angry.

"Let me answer your question!I was afraid to drop you off the Raid fight...!Fighting alongside Air Real didn't scare me if I thought I couldn't beat him...!I'm still scared! Don't be afraid to understand your limits...!

Of course, I couldn't say that to my people.

They sincerely believed in my strength, so I misled them.

Mordo and Gallagher thought they had dropped out of Raid because of their lack of strength and decided to take a different course.

Even if I said it was different, I wasn't convinced.

That's true. In order to do so, we must tell them the real reason.

You must expose the fear in me.But I couldn't.

I was also afraid of breaking my friends' trust.

I'm just scared.

How long have you been so cowardly?

When I was young, I didn't feel hesitant to take the next step.

"But they noticed!You don't have to fight him!I can't give up anyway!All I have to do is keep running...!If you don't fight now, you can win tomorrow!If you can't do it tomorrow, next time!I'll keep trying until I win...!

I'm afraid my people's lives will end in failure.It's very, very scary.Rather than die.

That's why we have to keep trying.

I can't let my own life, which my people have believed in, fail.

It was so late to realize such a natural thing.

I have to apologize to Mordo and Gallagher when I get back.

I'm going to get mad at Arthur for not consulting me.Even if I told my best friend that I couldn't make a sound, I'm sure he'd just get mad at me even more.

I'm sure Merlin has all the prospects.Anyway, it's the Wizard of Foresight.Still, you didn't say anything.Thank you... you'll be fooled no matter what.But I have to tell you.

But first, my friend in front of me.

"Thank you, Lemé...!

Our battle is coming to an end.

◇

What spirituality. Definitely "Deep" class.

I imagined myself sucking as much magic from the dungeon core as I could.

That's the Master's horn, or in fact, I've never felt the limit of the magic that can be stored.

So when I smoked from the core of Demon King Castle - and I smoked quite a bit - I didn't try to reach my limit.

Because it seemed like it could be stored anywhere.Actually, there's a limit somewhere.

If you do that, the Demon King Castle will stop functioning.It is not permissible to consume all of the core for the operation of the dungeon for personal combat.In the first place, to protect the dungeon, the dungeon was forced to shut down.

It's not just mine, so it's only natural. [M]

However, there is no limit to this dream.

An unlimited magic development that can only be achieved with unlimited dreams.

That's the same for Ex.

But this one uses the Master's horn.

But I can't push it out.

"... uhhh, uhhhhh!

A scream that I don't know which one.I wonder if it is both of them.

I cannot fully understand Mr. Ex's concerns. [M]

But I can imagine how painful it is not to let my people win.

Failure to rank first means that you will continue to lose to the Air Real Party.

There is only one difference in rank.One more thing, the top of the industry.

I can see it, but I can't reach it.

After all these days, Ex didn't do anything for his people.

I began to blame myself too much for carrying everything on my own.

You can't be young forever.As you age, your rank updates pass.

How many years left to try?Is there a day when you can be number one?Maybe not even second place next year.

Did Ex continue to blame himself for all the anxiety?

Fake salvation has permeated my weak heart.

Whatever I said, it would be over if he wholeheartedly denied me. [M]

But that didn't happen.

If your mind is weak, you can arouse it.Originally, he had a strong heart.

It was a little aggressive, but I knew that if I could get myself back, I could overcome the challenge.

No, I believed it.

"Leme....! Save the brave (,,,,,,,,)....!I want to beat you too...!!!

World rank two, the brave man I admire, is doing everything in his power to defeat me.

"Whoever the opponent is, we can't lose using this horn...!!!

"Me too....!He saved my life...!We can't lose without the help of this partner!

Either side loses a battle that cannot be lost.

I'm starting to get pushed.

"This time, I will go to the Demon King Castle with my friends....!

I fold my wings.I'm not going to do it.The wings are arranged so that they overlap directly behind me.

I've been releasing magic to keep him from beating his fist.

If that doesn't work, focus a little bit.

I won only the part that touches my fist, not his whole fist.

What happens then - it sinks.

"─ ─!?

Instead of knocking a giant's fist into a giant's fist, he knocks a pile into it.

My fist sinks into the shadow fist.Move on. With the huge amount of magic pushed from my bone wings, my body keeps moving forward.Wear a shadow fist and tear it apart.Straighten your elbows, upper arms, and torso.

The top half of the shadow giant appeared in the final area of the tenth floor of the dream.

The shadows can be restored if there is magic, but I don't think there is such leeway.

We decided to bump into each other with all our might, and that's what happened.

Ex was thrown into the air.

He had a fresh smile on his face.

"I was only afraid of losing... but Ahahah, yes.Defeating is as painful as tearing my body apart... so I can work hard to win next time. "

Meet him.

His body is collapsing with shadows.

Well then, Lemé, I can't believe it's real again.

The smile was from Ex, whom we knew, who didn't feel a cloak.