A mysterious ruin found in the poisoned zone.

I know it's a place where some kind of power has reached me when the poison that has been so full of it doesn't come in, so let's quickly retrieve what we're looking for and join up with the Koga.

Frankly, Sia's problems are much more serious than the fragments of the Demon Lord's power.

 

"What are these ruins?"

 

As I walked through the dark passages, illuminating them with healing magic, Shea suddenly muttered something like that.

 

"I think it's a stronghold of the Demon King's army that was abandoned hundreds of years ago, right?"

「…… Really? Keira"

"Yes, because I had seen similar places when I was traveling with Gref."

 

…… I see, does that mean that the base left by the Demon King's army is now a ruin?

It would not be strange if a place with a robust structure remained until the present day, and it would not be strange for Mr./Ms. Hisago to try to use such a place.

 

"By the way, this is ...... in Sia's memory."

"I'm sorry, the hero's memory is only fragmentary......"

"No, you don't have to apologize, because it's more serious if you have more memories."

 

The question is whether there are traps or not, but .......

I wonder if it's the poison that led me here?

 

"In an area where only demons live, you can create something that can only be broken through by a healing wizard.

"I think it's a lot because my immature light magic didn't work."

 

While having such a conversation, I found what seemed to be a staircase.

A dark, deep staircase leading to the bottom.

 

"It's a little scary."

"Yes, I do...... Are you okay?"

"Yes, because I was the one who asked you to follow me."

 

In Keira's case, it's also about the previous turmoil. It's no wonder that I don't like these ruins.

Well, this is not a place like the former headquarters of the Demon King's army, so you don't have to worry too much...... It's better to be cautious in case of emergency.

Once again, I went down the stairs with enthusiasm.

Then———、 in the space beyond his gaze, he finds something different from the light of healing magic.

 

「…… That's it, isn't it?"

 

At the end of the hall at the bottom of the stairs, there was something like a sphere that emitted chaotic light.

The vibration of that power is exactly that of the Demon King.

I was a little disappointed to find it so easily, but this is a good thing because it doesn't take much effort.

 

"Keira, take my luggage."

"Yes."

 

He grabs a bag from his cloak and takes out the contents.

Before coming here, he held the crystal-like magic tool given to him by ——— Demon King in his right hand, which was covered with a gauntlet.

 

"Usato, is that ......?"

"It's a magic tool given to the Demon King, and I will remove the cause of the poison spreading in this land."

 

I feel like I was sent because I have healing magic to enter this land, and because I have a Farga-like gauntlet that I have no problem touching this power.

From the looks of it, an ominous power is transmitted.

 

「…… What are you going to do after this?"

"Oh, you don't know?"

"Because it was given to the Demon King roughly...... I'll try to get closer to it for now."

 

Bring the crystal you grabbed with the gauntlet closer to the sphere that emits light.

In an instant, light leaks from the sphere and is sucked into the crystal.

As the light shifts to the crystal, the crystal begins to emit a strange glow of black and blue.

 

「…… It was surprisingly easy."

"It's easy......

 

But this is a tithe.

If this falls into the hands of the devil, it will be a big deal.

 

"Well, this———...... Huh?"

 

When he tries to return the crystal that contained the power of the Demon King to his pocket, he sees the expression on Sia's face as he reaches for the crystal without a sound.

As she slowly tries to touch the crystal as if possessed by something, she moves the crystal away and touches her shoulder with her uncovered left hand.

 

"Shea, firmly."

「…… Huh? I'm sorry, I was bored."

"I didn't realize it, but I think it's better to go back soon."

「……?」

 

She's terribly unstable now.

She can't predict what consequences the memories instilled in her will cause.

 

「…… Keira, it's time to change your plans."

"Yes?"

"It's night, but I'm going to fly through the sky and join Koga."

 

The power of the Demon King may have some effect on her.

It's too dangerous to act with her with such a thing.

Therefore, at worst, I had to finish the training of my subordinates and deliver this to the Demon King as soon as possible......

 

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「…… Is the poison gone?"

 

When I stepped out of the ruins, the poisonous fog that had filled the space so much had disappeared as if it had never existed.

The moonlit land was still barren, but it was still a big change when the poison that harmed the earth was gone.

…… However, immediately after removing it, it ...... with this.

 

"After all, the Demon King was bad for the environment......?"

"Do you mean that the Demon King's power was impure?"

"Ah, I suppose you're right, it's not strange that you have a bad personality, and that your magic is impure."

 

He laughs wryly at Keira's natural venomous tongue.

 

"Don't say ridiculous things to the Demon Lord, you guys ......."

"I'd rather give it to him while I tell him this, okay?"

 

I'm going to sell a fight with a smile on my face.

Maybe the Demon King will counter with a smile, but you can think about what happens after that.

 

"Are you fearless!?"

"To be honest, I'm more scared of my master than the Demon King."

"Yes......."

 

I used to be scared of being scolded by Rose, but now I'm scared of being disappointed by her.

As someone who carries the title of deputy leader on my shoulders, I want to keep my back straight so that I can live up to Rose's trust.

 

"Well, we're going to fly, Sia...... I have no choice but to hold on to it."

「!? Oh, I'm light, so it's okay! I haven't eaten anything like that!!"

「…… I'll give you something better to eat when you join ......."

 

Sympathizing with her for saying her sad reasons, she spreads her cloak and gets ready ——— fly!

Reacts to healing sensations!

 

"Shea!"

"Whew!?"

 

He hugs Shea and jumps on the spot.

In an instant, a shockwave swung down from above slammed into the position where we had been standing earlier.

 

"Owl Mr./Ms.!!"

"It's a quick reunion! Usato-kun!!"

 

The attack was a shockwave caused by Mr./Ms.'s magic.

Just before we ——— landing, we are surrounded by a thread made of dark magic.

 

"You can't be alone!!"

"I'll play it back!!"

 

The cloak on his body stretches and contracts, and he swings around to dispel the threads.

The elastic cloak collides with the cutting thread, easily brushing it away.

 

"Nice! Keira!!"

 

Rest on the ground with one hand and land.

 

"Shea, behind me."

"Oh, yes......."

 

It radiates healing magic weakened by system degradation to the surroundings.

 

「…… 7…… 8…… 11. It seems that some demons have escaped during the day."

 

Use Healing Sensing to keep track of the number of enemies lurking around you.

Seven of Rose's subordinates, including Mr./Ms. Awl.

Two dark wizard twins.

And two demons.

 

"You're brave enough to come out in front of me, since Miarak?"

"Huh!? That's why I didn't want to come! You're blending in with the world, but you're looking straight at me!?"

 

Identify another female demon hiding by witchcraft.

In terms of magic, he must be the same as Miarak.

Only the voice can be heard, but there is no problem because the healing sense already captures the place and appearance with the senses.

 

"Oh, Mr./Ms. came reluctantly too-"

"Hey! What if you can remember my name?!"

 

A female demon who yells at Mr./Ms. without being able to see her.

Is that a name called Raery?

As I was thinking about this, Mr./Ms.'s gaze turned to me.

 

"Usato-kun! You're already under siege, so you'd better leave a piece of the Rotten Demon King's power behind and run away!"

"No, I'm going to kill Temeje here!!"

 

Interrupting Mr./Ms.'s voice, the Yankee-like demon I fought during the day looked down at me.

His expression is stained with anger, and he seems to have the root of being beaten up.

 

"You did what you did during the day, ...... healing wizard!!"

「! Oh, ...... bear."

"Sia, don't look at me directly."

 

He tries not to show the demon to Shea, who has clearly changed his voice.

The memories implanted in her target the devil.

If Mr./Ms.'s will goes out of control here again, it will torment her again.

 

「…… But."

 

It's not difficult to fight without letting Shea fight in this situation where you're surrounded.

No, considering her personality, wouldn't it be strange to try to force her to fight with magic......

If so, what ......measures should be taken here?

 

"Keira, can you go with Sia to Koga?"

 

He pulls the collar of his cloak to his mouth and speaks quietly to Keira.

 

"Huh!? What about Mr./Ms. Usato!?'

"I'll stop you, and you can take a piece of the Demon Lord's power. …… Don't worry, I'll chase you when I see you're gone."

『…… I get it.'

"He's a good girl."

 

Kira nods her head, looking a little hesitant.

Kira's magic wouldn't be enough to fly with Shea.

All I have to do is create an opening.

 

"My name is Kayla!" I'm going to ——— Temeje tonight."

"Yes pass!"

"What!?"

 

——— demon who is coming forward lightly fires a magic bullet in his palm at Kaira.

He was upset when he saw it, and he stopped moving as he casually caught the magic bullet with both hands.

 

"Don't be scared, it's just a magic bullet, isn't it?"

"Huh!?"

 

He takes off Kira's cloak and leaps with all his might, while at the same time slamming a kick into the face of the demon holding the magic bullet.

The magic bullet bursts as if overlapping with the kick and spreads to the surroundings.

 

"Now!!"

"Yes!!"

 

Keira, entwined with Shea at the end of her cloak, soars into the sky.

 

"Hey, Keira!? What about Usato!?"

"Mr./Ms. Usato will be fine!!"

"But ———."

 

It detects the movements of the Mr./Ms. who start moving at the same time with healing sense, and creates multiple magic bullets in his hand.

 

"Healing Magic Bullet!!"

"Oh, you're going to act like you really don't want ......!!"

 

He prevents Kira's pursuit and stands in front of Mr./Ms..

The sword she wielded and the gauntlet collide, and sparks fly.

 

"Mr./Ms., I have reported it to the leader!! Yes! It was so sharp! Haha!!"

"Huh! This devil!! Brute!! You don't have blood or tears!?"

 

Mr./Ms. removes his sword from the gauntlet and steps back.

At the same time, the magic of the smoke screen unleashed by ——— Beth Mr./Ms., who is now a manipulated corpse Mr./Ms. of the Owl , and the sound magic of the narka Mr./Ms. envelop me.

My vision and hearing were blocked at the same time, but even so, my healing sense ...... not fading!

 

"Behind!"

 

Dodge the attacks of Gilg Mr./Ms. and Chris Mr./Ms., who attack with magic and sword from behind.

In addition, while scattering the threads of dark magic that are constantly unleashed by shockwaves——— you will land in a position surrounded by enemies again.

 

"The thread is also within the range of detection, so there is no problem."

"How do you feel when you look around, ......?"

 

Mr./Ms. Owl pulls his cheeks as much as he can.

After all, she seems to be the only one who has almost the same personality as before her lifetime, unlike the others.

…… I want to free you from the spell as soon as possible...... I don't think that's possible right now.

 

「…… I managed to get them both out."

"......!!"

"Let me tell you, I don't have a piece of the Demon Lord's power, do I?"

 

I gave it to Keira.

The demon, who calls himself Kayla, scratches his head without hiding his irritation.

 

"That's why I didn't like it!! I told you! This situation・・・・I don't want to be brought in!! Isn't this as bad as it sounds?!"

 

However, Mr./Ms. Owl shows more distraught than Kayla.

I look at her irritatedly, and then Kayla glares at me.

 

"I don't care about the power of the Demon King anymore, I'm going to kill Temeje on ...... spot!" Then we'll be able to regain our strength......!!"

 

It's better for me.

If Keira and Shea don't pursue me, there's a point I'm going to stay.

 

"Then I'll do my best to outwit your attacks and buy time."

"......, there are more of them here, aren't they? Teme, are you crazy?"

 

By the time Keira and Sia are gone, I've achieved my goal.

All you have to do is look at the time and run away.

 

"I don't need to beat you."

 

It will be quite difficult to manage the enemy here.

Mr./Ms. and the others are not easy opponents to defeat, and you need to be wary of demonic powers.

 

"I'm just going to stop you here, and when the time is up, I'm going to run as fast as I can and get out of here."

"You can't do anything! You're telling me you're surrounded!!"

"So?"

 

The healing wizards of the Rescue Corps are used to being surrounded by enemies.

More to the point, I've been fighting in the Demon King City, surrounded by more enemies.

No matter how powerful the 11 people surrounding me are, 8 of them are corpses that can only be manipulated, and if they are not instructed, they will not be able to form a good coordination.

 

"I don't know, so let's put it another way, shall we?"

"Oh!?"

"I told you I wouldn't let you guys escape, yo!!"

 

Without a sound, he slams his healing fist into the path of Raari, who is trying to chase Kira and the others.

"Huh!?" After glancing at her who screams a little, he switches his thoughts and ruffles his bangs.

 

"Wow, I'm in captain mode......

"Mr./Ms., it's a physical battle from here."

"Well, I'm dead now, so I don't have the physical strength...... Can I still say I don't like it?"

 

Mr./Ms. is probably the only one who knows the situation.

I was going to go after her as soon as she left.

 

"I'm going to stop you here so I don't let Keira go after me."

 

What I need to do now is stop the 11 people in this room.

You don't have to beat them.

All you have to do is focus on defending and dodging, and when the time comes, you can go all out.

 

"Until then, don't you think you can get away from here?"

 

To be honest, I prefer to defend rather than attack.

And above all, he is best at running and escaping.

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It was usually enough to focus on defense and dodging.

Even if vision and hearing are impaired, there is no particular problem with healing sense, ...... is too broken.