Volume 3, Chapter 15: Dark Beast

Yurushia-sama!

After being momentarily dumbfounded, but the attendants came to their senses, dragging their wounded bodies over to Yurushias fallen form.

However,

Wait, has she really returned?

As Noas spoke, Nia, who had repeatedly taken on attacks, quickly stopped her movement.

In her hand was the sword that had been shattered by Golden Beast leaving only the handle, and Nia wasnt sure how many more serious attacks she could take.

Its fine.

While regenerating her left arm and restoring her maid outfit from her hair, Tina calmly smiled at the twin Demons.

And why is that?

Noa wanted to rush up to Yurushia immediately. However, at the same time, since he had taken up the role of administering the servants from her, their Mistress, he was responsible for organising everyone so that they could get their Mistress back.

At Noas question, Tina puffed up her chest with a *fufun*.

Regarding Yurushia-sama, everything from her preferred food to her health and even the growth of her chest measurements have been perfectly grasped with these eyes and this nose I would understand more if I could lick her, but even without I am sure that she has completely returned.

As Tina said this in a matter-of-fact manner with a self-satisfied look, Noa and Nias wore delicate expressions.

Even though they were Demons, they drew back slightly.

is that so.

First of all, he didnt need to understand that. There shouldnt be a problem if its the perverts (Tinas) words.

Yurushia-sama, is merely sleeping.

When the three looked back towards the voice, Fannie was already kneeling down next to Yurushia with without her guard up, smiling in satisfaction while listening to her making sleeping noises.

The ancient castle on the shores of the lake had mostly collapsed, and the light from the sun poured through the holes.

Tina. Can you make Yurushia-sama some clothing?

Although she was sleeping, it just wouldnt do to leave their Mistress naked outdoors. The dress that Yurushia had been wearing was buried under the rubble, so even if they could find it, it wouldnt do to put it on.

Well, of course I can do it.

As Nia covered Yurushia with her cloak, Tina, who was looking at Yurushias bare skin and feet with desire, replied to Noa a little too fast.

Ah~, I can help~

Well then, please do so then Fannie.

Tina and Fannie knelt down next to their sleeping Mistress, and poured magic power into their hair, stitching Yurushias new dress onto her.

Noa, as a [Male-type], wasnt allowed to go near their Mistress while her skin was still exposed. As Nia, who wasnt allowed to help make the dress because of her clumsiness, watched on enviously, she suddenly raised a question.

Why is the dress black even though Tinas hair is golden?

I dont know.

She had the thought that she was [Black-hearted], but was kind enough not to mention it outloud.

How strange.

As Fannie muttered so, a part of her hair was made into beautiful silver threads, and a few minutes passed while it decorated the black dress, after which the dress was finished.

Muu

When I woke up, all I saw was the sprawling blue sky and the happy faces of my attendants.

Yurushia-sama

Mistress, are you alright?

I, why was I asleep?

The attendants told me about the events that happened after I lost consciousness.

I didnt think that the poison would work so well on my human half, but there was no way that I should have returned to my Demon form (cat) just because of that

I think I was able to revert back because I poured out all the magic of my human half to save everyone from the poison, so thats why I transformed completely into a Demon.

By the way, what happened to the rest of the humans?

Yes, Roderick-sama, Noel-sama, and your sisters are all sleeping by the lake away from the castle. Vio and the maids, along with your knight-samas were all drugged and sleeping but we woke them after moving everyone there. Ater explaining the circumstances, we requested for Vio to help detoxify the Highnessess.

I see Ah? What about the Hero?

I had completely forgotten, but since I suddenly remembered, I asked.

Just in case, we moved them along with the rest Is that bad?

No ah, well.

As Nia reported what happened while I was out, as I answered properly, I looked over at the destroyed castle.

Maybe those people died just for getting involved. I dont feel sad about it, though.

I wonder if Vio is worried I dont know the details of what happened, so I shouldnt stay around here now, since the rest of them are working so hard.

Before I knew it, my clothes had changed to a black and silver dress. Theyre so comfortable that its scary.

Still, even though I ate Duke Kapells soul, I dont remember its taste

What a waste. It was in a great state, matured and ripe.

As I muttered, Noa grinned with a Demonic smile.

Theres no problem. When Nia took Yurushia-samas attack, although it didnt take in everything, a part of the magic power and the soul was recovered. I will be using Duke Kapells soul for tonights dinner.

Ohh~

As expected of Noa. Such meticulous work. But

Nia, let me see your sword.

ulp

Since they said that Nia had stopped it, she probably took the attack from the Demon (cat) with her sword. Did she think that I would get mad at her because the sword got broken? Even though Im such a gentle Master.

Noa. Please repair the sword with my magic power and Kapells soul.

Is that really alright?

Yep

Even I have things that I consider more important than my own appetite.

It is repaired.

So fast.

Hes fast as always. I didnt manage to see him repair it this time either.

Although, the Demons sword now what the hecks this? Even though the sword was previously pitch-black, now its shiny gold and leaves sparkly gold particles behind with every swing.

How flashy.

Nia here you are

Wow thank you, thank you! Yurushia-sama~

I think that its too flashy, but Nia seemed very pleased.

Nia held the sword in front of her and gave a test swing towards the rubble of the castle,

[Nya]

haa?

As Nia continued to swing the Demon Blade,

[Nya] [Nya] [Nya]

With every swing a [Sound Effect] was made, as the stone rubble split like pudding.

Why did it turn out like this?

Is it my fault? Is it because of my magic power? Also, am I imagining it, but is that my [Voice]?

A~ma~zing, Yurushia-sama, this, this is amazingly wonderful~

Nonononononono, hold on

I put a stop to Nias happy fantasizing.

I will try to fix it, so hand it back to me for a bit. kay?

Eehh~~

Nia hugged her Demon Blade and refused, shaking her head with tears in her eyes. Ku. Is she pleased to be disobeying me?

After that, I made a new Demon sword by using a sword I found in the castle and infusing it with my magic power along with Holy Magic to form an ordinary [Golden Demon Blade], but Nia never exchanged the original for it My sense of shame is being put to the test.

Yurushia-sama somethings coming.

eh?

Fannie gave a sketchy warning with a laid-back tone.

I understood that her words were a [Warning] because as she said it, her face changed into her Harlequin mask.

Fannies perception is the best among us. Incidentally, mine is almost nonexistent Since she didnt delay at all in assuming a battle form, the other attendants instantly transformed back into the Demon forms.

Incubus. Succubus. Gorgon. Nightmare.

Those were the horrifically chuunibyou [Settings] that I had made, but was quite the spectacle when they were lined up seriously like this.

But these children, why were their bodies also growing like mine? I wonder if they were in sync with me.

!?

I finally felt [Something]. No, its clearly not just [Something]. Violent and rough, its the presence of a [Big Shot]

[GuaoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]

A tempest blew, and the lake waters roiled as the roar of a huge beast echoed.

[Ive finally found you! Golden beast!!!!]

As expected, it was Him My benefactor from the demon world and owner.

Demon Beast Dark Beast.

H-hiya~ Long time no see~

As always, He doesnt have a single shred of shame, while I spoke in a light tone, waving my hands in a cold sweat.

When I looked, the attendants that were supposed to be next to me were already a few steps behind me. You guys Ill remember this later.

[Golden Beast? Why are you in the form of a human?]

When Hejust so much as glanced at me, He let out an overwhelmingly powerful [Intimidation].

Please stop calling me by my species name. I am Yurushia.

I countered His intimidation with an [Intimidation] of my own while smiling.

[What you are a Demon, so why would you have a [Name] like a human being]

Theres no point being surprised. Although I didnt understand it at first, giving a [Name] to a powerful Demon imposes a [Burden] to their very [Existence].

In order to endure it, a strong magic power was necessary, Mother-sama was only fine after naming me because she was a mage and also because I was about as strong as a baby at the time.

[For the time being, thats fine.]

He suddenly said in a gentle voice as Hedescended in front of me.

*kapu*

Hey-

and just as suddenly, He bit my shoulder. it hurt a little but not as much as I thought it would.

Id missed this gentle play-biting that Hedid, and I also reached out my hands to Him and threaded my hands into his chest and *mofumofu*d. I wanted to *mofu* him with my face, but I endured it.

As I closed my eyes slightly in bliss, Helicked my neck with his rough tongue.

Oy, dont get carried away~

[]

How nostalgic When I was in the Demon Realm, we often did this together.

[Why did you leave the Demon Realm?]

He growled out as his presence strengthened.

I wanted to see the world of light.

I didnt want to deceive him, so I honestly answered, but He bit down on my shoulder with a little more force.

[Is it because you wanted to have the appearance of a human?]

Well thats just the result of coincidence, but I do like it now uhm How did you get into this physical world?

I changed the topic because He kept biting me with more and more force and it started getting painful.

[I felt your magic power]

Wa-wait that hurts!

Although I was shielding myself with magic power, His huge fangs slowly bit into me.

L-let me go

[Its useless. You will return to the Demon Realm. I will destroy this human body.]

Eh? He said something unexpected as his teeth bit further into me.

Hes serious

[Let there be Light]!

I released my magic power, and struck Him on the face with my strongest [Holy Light].

[Guooo the Holy Light Are you, going to resist me?]

As He growled out while narrowing his eyes against the radiance, I let out my [Intimidation].

The Demon [Intimidation], the [Presence] that Im releasing my Demon halfs magic power. For an ordinary creature of this world, it seems that they would be destroyed just by receiving His [Intimidation], but for the current [Me], its not too difficult to stand.

Im sorry. I cant indulge your selfishness to that extent.

I spread out my bat wings and took some distance from Him. Although I will return to the Demon World someday, today is not that day.

Although I told Him that He was being [Selfish], my desire to live in the human world is my own selfishness.

What a reason for [Demons] to fight one another

Therefore, I am going at it [Seriously]. So that Hewill understand my [Feelings].

[Piercing Light]

Combining Holy Magic and Demon magic through the Spirit Language, an enormous [Spear of Light] was created.

[Sparkling Sacred Spear]!

As I uttered the last word, the spear of light morphed into a [Golden Spear]and threw itself towards Him.

The golden spear tore through the sky,

[GuaaaaaoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]

In the instant He roared, a huge dark tornado was born, as it clashed with the golden spear it annihilated the remains of the ruined castle.

[Impossible The power of a Devil!?]

Some words I dont recognize came outDevil? I just combined the suitable Demons magic with the knowledge from the world of light, its nothing special.

As He dashed up towards me like lightning, I put my entire magic power into my body.

[Demon Beast (cat)] mode

As I [Manifested] my entire Demon form, I turned into the Demon Beast (cat) and avoided His fierce attack.

[You could return to that form]

I thought about removing the black and silver dress that I had been wearing, but it turned into a ribbon of the same colour around my cat neck.

I had been scared of fully transforming up until now. However, if I could transform back from human properly, the Demon Beast (cat) mode really was useful for fighting physical battles.

[If you already have your Demon Beast (form), then stop being unreasonable and come back with me!]

Flying away from the ruined castle, He and I engaged in a high-speed aerial battle. Well, because theres a difference in size, its practically a one-sided chase

In the Demon World, His speed was equal to mine, but in the air, I could freely move with my wings.

[ShaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAA!]

[GuaoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]

Roaring at each other, the golden storm met the black tempest and rose upwards.

From a third partys perspective, it looked like a good match. Still, as expected, his power was ridiculously high if He hit directly.

A part of the forest was destroyed due to His attacks and was turned into a corrupted sea. Itll be a pain if I dont Purify it later

Still, He isnt being fully serious yet. Hes unconsciously suppressing his power so that He wont destroy me.

I will make use of him spoiling me

[Piercing Light]

I returned to [Human] mode in the sky, and drew back a bow and arrow made of light.

[Radiant Bow]!

Its easier to use magic in my human mode. Or perhaps I should say, I cant use Holy Magic well in my Demon Beast (cat) mode.

I struck [Him] with over a hundred [Golden Arrows] from all directions.

[GuaoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]

His roar called out [Black Lightning] that intercepted the arrows.

Each arrow was only one hundredth of the power of the golden spear, but it seems that He didnt intend to receive a Devils power directly.

Because of that, his consciousness was too spread out.

[Nya]

With that off-color slashing sound, Nia slashed at His back with full power.

[Gu you]

Its been a long time.

The moment Nia took His attention, Tinas voice came from behind him, and she entangled Him with countless golden snakes.

[You dare defy me! This level of binding]

Its certainly true that Tina could only hold Him for a short while. But its enough. In the small time that Nia and Tina earned, I took in the power that Noa [Unleashed], and cast my magic.

[Shining Sacred Spear]!

Over the full-powered [Golden Spear] that I shot out, Fannie generated hundreds of illusions of spears that all shot towards Him.

[GuaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!]

Unable to discern the illusions, He received a direct hit and fell to the ground.

Did I overdo it? Although I thought that, He had fallen onto the castle ruins right side up, and although He had taken damage, He was still glaring at me.

We descended next to Him, and I confronted Him in my human form.

You, it seems that you didnt Manifest fully

[]

Because He had forced himself through the summoning formation and into the Demon World forcibly without either sacrifices or a vessel, He had not managed to fully Manifest into the material world.

Im truly sorry In your current state of Manifestation you would be hard pressed to beat those of us who have [Names].

That being said, as expected, His power is outstanding.

I would like him to return peacefully, but rather contrarily, because He doesnt have a body here, a Demon thats essentially a spirit-like lifeform wont return unless his spirit is broken.

If we (the pets) beat him and He still didnt lose his spirit, then what would we do, I wonder

Yurushia!

Lucy!

And at that time, I suddenly heard voices calling for me from far away.

Oh, my~ Theyve come back at a terrible time.

Authors Notes: Until now its all been stomps, so this is the first actual fight.

I await your impressions.

10/2 I reworked it a little.