Chapter 5: Demon King and Demon King

30 minutes before the Demon Kings revival

The church struck six bells.

Diablo entered the Adventurers Guild.

Among them, he found Sylvies figure. At the same table, Emil was also there.

Diablo had that much of a grim look to cause that while not noticing it himself.

Yaa, Diablo-san. Whats up?

SomethingThats it

Just how do Demon King ask a favor of people?

However, the Demon Kings that Diablo knew of made orders, but none of them had asked people to search for someone.

However, is requesting something done with that kind of attitude?

He couldnt use the Demon King role play.

He started to have a cold sweat.

What is it, my close friend? Youre looking pale, you know?

He tried to talk about the situation.

There were times where he was misunderstood.

There were times where he was made fun of.

Once he remembered that, his throat became unable to move as if it were cramping up.

I wonder whats wrong?

Excuse me!

Sylvie tilted her head and extended her ears to the other party.

Now that he thought about it, Sylvie was the Guildmaster that managed Faltra Citys Adventurers Guild.

To trouble people like them with searching for a child, that might be lacking in common sense.

Although Diablo was having a vague apprehension, he still couldnt think of the situation as anything but a simple case of a lost child. He didnt know about Rems wretched condition, nor about Alicias betrayal.

He couldnt do anything but stand there.

She raised her voice sounding like she was in a panic.

What was that!?

Sylvie stood up.

She should be searching for Krum in the Central Plaza.

Do you not know of the location!?

As long as I know that much, its enough! You have my gratitude!

Diablo rushed out of the Adventurers Guild.

He had not gone there in this world, but if it was the North Districts church, it also existed in the game. If it were in the game, it wouldnt take even a minute for him to dash from one end of the town to the other but

It would be 30 minutes if he were walking.

However, a level 150 body shouldnt be just for appearances! Ill have to run there!

The day had already gone dark, and the market was closed. Thanks to that, there werent many shoppers, and he didnt have to worry about bumping into people even if he were to run with all his might.

At the Adventurers Guild, Sylvies eyes had become round.

Yeah, he said that.

Sylvie smiled, looking delighted.

My close friend was a good guy from the start. That guy, hes an ally of women! Its because of that that I feel like I want to help him out.

The opponent is a Holy Knight, right? Is there even a need to help Diablo out?

Sylvie shrugged her shoulders.

She turned her gaze towards a white robed girl sitting at the neighboring table. The person in question looked downward, looking embarrassed.

Emil stood up with his sword in one hand.

A great number of Adventurers other than the white robe responded and left their seats.

A large wagon turned up in front of the Guild. A great number of Adventurers got on board of its load-carrying tray.

Sylvie, are you not going?

I seeWe cant have us being surrounded by the army after we beat up the Holy Knight after all.

Hou? So a guy like that had companions?

She said that with a sigh mixed in.

ThatsUumuShe is a State Knight. In terms of her position, there might be various things going on, right?

Leave it to me! Same to you, Sylvie. Were counting on you to deal with the Feudal Lord!

The wagon started to move.

A few minutes after that

Wings of light stabbed the heavens, and a magic formation developed in the sky.

Diablo had come running and was out of breath.

Many tombstones were mowed down, and had terribly fallen into ruin. It wasnt the result of the cemetery being abandoned.

It had curved horns and five luminous red points on its head.

It was the Demon King Krebskrum.

It were as if it were removed and only a portion of the wall was left behind.

Nn?

The Summoned Beast went around the vicinity once and then vanished.

As he thought. It was Shera.

So its you. Why are you here?

I see.

Thats right! Diablo! Inside the church, its kinda! Rem is

BloodA lot of it!

*Zowah* A shiver went through Diablos spine.

He couldnt imagine what could have happened at all.

Diablo took all of the HP Recovery Potions that he had out from his waist pouch.

Hold on to these! I will go and attract Krebsrkum. You go and rescue Rem!

However, she firmly accepted the potion tins.

Yosh, go circle around to her.

What is it?

He thought about it.

Could things really be concluded with talking with her?

Diablo waved his black mantle.

Who do you think you are saying that to, Shera. I am the Demon King Diablo! Just leave everything to me!

Tears rose at the corners of her eyes and she nodded.

Diablo walked to the front of Krebskrum.

Did he have the flexibility to do that? Thinking that, he looked up at the gigantic Demon King.

He confronted Krebskrum.

Krum, do you know who I am?

Instead of a reply, she responded with a howl.

This is something that Diablo couldnt have known but, the three Subordinate Knights and the Holy Knight had their lives ended by this single attack.

And thats how it should be. A body that was about twice as big as a normal person was striking their fist with a form as if they were throwing a ball after all.

As long as one didnt wither from the howl or the power, it was only a larger size and easy to avoid.

Should he continue to call out to her without attacking just like this?

OOOOOO!!

The ground was gouged, and tombstones were smashed up.

Krum! Unfortunately, I am not that kind. I am a Demon King after all! If you have forgotten my face and words, then I shall make you submit through sheer force! I shall make you remember even if you do not wish to!

He poured magical power out.

Krebskrum made a horizontal swing.

The opponents movements were like that of a child throwing a tantrum. However, there was no doubt that the power was incredible. No matter how much of a Physical Damage Reduction effect the Hollow of Jet Black possessed, withstanding that was impossible.

In reality, it would have been better if he were to get further away and rapidly fire off magic.

The barrier tower as well, it wasnt that far away.

At worst, it would be fine if the stone wall were to be destroyed, but only the barrier tower needed to be protected.

He poured magical power out.

What he was preparing was an establishment-type large-scale magic.

Although it takes time to prepare, since it was meaningless unless the opponent was within the established location, it couldnt be used in personal battles but

If he saw through the pattern, there might be a chance to activate it.

Krebskrum stopped her movements.

The opponent inhaled a deep breath.

Volcanic Wall!!

It was a level 80 Fire and Earth attribute magic.

It was a so-called Breath. Moreover, it was black.

In MMORPG Cross Reverie, Breath was categorized as a pure Attribute Attack.

Since it wasnt a physical attack, Physical Damage Reduction due to the Hollow of Jet Black didnt work either.

In some way or another, Krebskrums Breath was intercepted by the Volcanic Wall.

Fufufufu

He understood that the opponent he was fighting was Krum. He also had the feeling of wanting to save her.

Because it had been a one-sided defensive battle up until now, it couldnt be helped but

Diablo struck the ground with his staff, and stopped his feet.

So its going to be a lightning-type attack!?

A countless number of lightning bolts chased after him from the sky.

This is, magic! Lightning Meteor!? Or is it something different!?

I had thought that I had shown this to you during the fight with the Demonic Being Ourou butAs I thought, it would seem that you have lost Krums memories, havent you!?

The lightning that came coming down, all of it was reflected.

It was an attack that made him worry for an instant that it might kill her.

But contrary to his worries, Krebskrum seemed like she had not received any damage.

Your Magic Defense is way too high!?

How about this! Stardust!

Its visual effect was showy.

Naturally, it wasnt magic that would bestow damage against an opponent like Krebskrum.

When used by a Magician with a short charge time like Diablo, it was possible to fire it in rapid succession.

The surrounding area around the opponent had become filled with Stardusts visual effect.

Magic had various uses even against opponents that it had no effect on.

He poured magical power out.

OAAAAAAAAA!!

He didnt overlook the breath before a Darkness Breath.

If it was magic, it was possible to reflect it.

At this distance, there shouldnt be any mistakes.

A gigantic object came flying at him.

A coffin!?

Due to Stardusts derangement, being unable to see the opponents movements backfired on him.

Shera walked to a location that was once a building.

She hadnt noticed when she was doing reconnaisance with her Summoned Beast, but there was a large amount of red liquid thrown about on the floor. It wasnt an amount close to that of a bucket that was flipped upside down.

Realizing that it was blood, Shera let out a small scream.

A chill ran down her spine.

Taking a better look, bodies of people were scattered on the ground.

Armor wearing men were

Shera had no idea as to where their bodies from the waist up had gone.

More importantly, I need to see to Rem!

Shera shouted.

She rushed over to her.

Her black hair was wet with the sticking blood, and there were scars of her being cut and stabbed by a sword on several places of her body.

Rem! Rem!

Shera crouched down beside her.

But she didnt have time for that.

Rem! You cant die on me!

Shera prayed.

Not thinking about things like whether she was using too much or how it was meaningless if Rem was dead, she used all nine potions on her.

Rem! Live! Dont die! Youve finally become free, right! Even though you worked so hard up until now! Ahh, God, Im begging you! Please dont take Rem away yet! She had worked so hard to protect the seal for the sake of everyone this whole time, and she finally became free! Shes going to run a cafe together with me! So please dont take her away! Shes worked so hard so I think it should be fine if you overlook her for a bit!

*Fuwari* She felt like a warm light poured down from the sky.

*Koho* (Cough)

Please dontdecide that on your own*Kohoh* (Cough)I still havent, said I would do it with you.

Shera jumped at her.

But!

Amazing! The potions that Diablo created are amazing, arent they!

Shera asked a question.

Rem made an anguished face.

No way!? Why would Alicia-san do that!? Are you sure it wasnt some kind of mistake!?

EHH!? Why!? In, in that case, its as if

No way

Large tears came falling out.

Seriously. Thanks to that, I made Krum go through a sad experience. Most likely, losing someone that she had become friends with was the key to her Demon King awakening.

Please dont cry like that.

I certainly was dying, but its something that happens often if youre an Adventurer.

Yeah, butSince you came here for me, it doesnt hurt anymore.

Shera supported her back.

Of course. Nn?

Rem narrowed her eyes.

Yup

Thats right.

*Zushin* There was an earth tremor.

Diablo and Krebskrum were fighting nearby.

Rem clenched her teeth.

Ahh!?

Once more, an earth tremor was transmitted to them.

And then, a great number of footsteps came drawing near. There was also the metallic sound of armor.

Rem lowered her voice and talked.

I dont wanna! I absolutely wontdo that anymoreTo let there be a chance that you might die, Rem.

And then she prepared her bow. She put an arrow to it.

From the crumbling wallan armor figured man showed his face.

Oh, we hit the jackpot. Beautiful ladies, please be relieved. Now that my great self has arrived, everything will be alright!

Shera and Rem raised their voices at the same time.

Diablo was blown away.

He hit his back on a tombstone. The tombstone broke.

If it werent for the Physical Damage Reduction due to the Hollow of Jet Black, he probably would have been finished with that hit.

Coffins came flying in succession at the place that he had fallen.

He then realized that throwing objects was one of the attacks that children often do.

With her possessing powerful magic and Darkness Breath, she might have other various special attacks but

If he were able to anticipate it, he could read the aim from the throwing motion. The coffins were big, but it wasnt that they couldnt be avoided.

Diablo felt around for something in his waist pouch.

Come to think of it, I did such a thing

It was fine if it had saved Rem but

*Potapota* Fresh blood was dropping down at his feet.

This might be the first time since he came to this world that he was so clearly injured.

OOOOOOO!!

*Zunzun* She faced the wall and started walking.

Walking up to the rampart that surrounded Faltra City, Krebskrum then struck her fist on it.

If she were to aim for that from the inside with this kind of timing, he had no way of protecting it.

Krebskrum tore out a portion of the rampart.

UOOOOOOOOOOON!!

Diablo panicked and started running.

Dammittt!

The only action that displayed any effect was throwing things.

The portion of Faltra Citys rampart came falling down.

Uoh! That was close! At some point, Cross Reverie turned into Dokey Kog!?

Did the administration plan on giving the last boss this kind of attack!?

From the inner part of the cemetery, *gasha gasha*, the sound of metal clanking approached him.

Ooi, my close friend!

Yeah, Ill leave it to you! I came only to say thisRem-chan is safe! Shera-chan as well! Theyve already been taken out from the church so theres no need to worry about them!

For a moment, his facial expression turned into a broad smile.

My close friend! Go get em!

What?

He poured magical power out.

Emil asked him a question.

Umu, in this world, this kind of magic exists as well. Though, it is a so-called Forbidden Spell.

Kukuku

It established magical power points in thirteen spots and was something close to a Formation-type Magic.

If the opponent were to leave the effective range during the time it was being established, there would be no meaning to it. And when the range was made too wide, the power would drop by a corresponding amount.

Since the tower meant for the barrier was out of the range, it should be alright.

Because for Diablo, this was a magic that he was using for the first time in this world.

He turned his gaze towards Krebskrum.

You had best come to your senses with my attack, KrumApocalypse Abyss!!

Pillars of light rose up from the thirteen magical power points.

The four classical chemical elements raged about, and physical objects changed into dust entirely.

This magic possessed the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind.

!!

Even that voice of hers, due to the magics strong effect, did not leak outside of the tornado. Thats how it should have been.

A suffering voice could be heard.

The influence was extending to outside of the set range.

Emil was at his wits end.

This isnt the time for thatEven this place has gotten dangerous!

Diablo started to step back, and then finally kicked the ground.

Guhaaa!?

From the broken up ground, the bottom could be seen.

It enveloped the rampart that should have been outside the range, as well as the collapsed church.

The ground was gouged out in a bowl shape.

At the bottom of that

Glaring at the person at the bottom from the edge of the bowl, Diablo was surprised.

Honestly, he didnt have any spare MP to rapidly fire this much magic.

Although it was right after she awakened, when he thought about how he was trying to defeat the Demon King, was there a need to prepare a large quantity of the highest grade of MP Recovery Potions?

UooIncredibleThe cemetery has disappeared!?

Wh, what!?

UOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

The right arm that she had raised overhead fell like a broken stone statue.

Honestly, he felt relieved.

On Krebskrums surface, a large amount of minute cracks set in.

She tightly gripped her remaining left hand.

At the edge of the bowl, figures apart from Diablo and Emil appeared.

Kurumu!!

*Vun vun* The one that was waving her hands was Shera.

Diablo felt that that was dangerous. Krebskrum didnt have the memories of when she was Krum.

Krebskrum kicked the ground.

With a single jump, Krebskrum leapt up close to Rem and Shera.

O, oi!? Isnt this pretty bad!? Whats the meaning of this!? That monster isKrum-chan!?

There wasnt any time to give a detailed explanation.

What do I do!?

Rem spread out both of her hands.

Shera held out a biscuit.

Demon King Krebskrum raised her left fist overhead.

Diablo couldnt do anything but watch. Even if it was just a little bit, if the two of them were to move away, he would have any number of magic spells that he could fire.

However, it was also certain that Krebskrum had reacted to the twos voices.

Come back!

Krebskrum dropped her fist.

Rem touched the cracked fingertip.

Here, its a biscuit. Lets go to the cafe again!

The cracks on Krebskrums surface rapidly increased.

Krebskrums body started to crumble.

There were no longer any wings of light that stretched to the sky.

The crumbling fragments turned to sand, and were blown away by the wind.

A little girl with a biscuit place on both of her hands was squatting down.

She had horns and a tail.

So youlived through it -nodana.

Rem held Krum tight.

Maou needs to apologise -noda. I broke my promise with you, Rem.

When I though that you were killed, Rem, the inside of my head turned completely red

Shera hugged the two of them tightly.

Me too! Im also an ally to both of you!

Diablo lowered his staff.

Come to think of it, there was one more person that saw the whole story.

It sure is a good thing, isnt it, the thing called friendship of beautiful women!

FufuMy close friend, you would prefer to not stand instead of be praised for your achievements, right? No need to worry, my great self is an ally of women! I wont do anything that would make those girls cry!

So there was no need to worry.

He felt like he was going to collapse.

Come to think of it, I received a good amount of damage.

Diablo re-motivated himself.

The citizens in the vicinity are probably in chaosSaying that, Emil and the other Adventurers got on board a carriage and left in order to maintain the public order.

Diablo heard the circumstances from Rem, and learned about the matter with Alicia.

He didnt have any words for it.

However, there might have been some kind of circumstance for it. It was like that with the time with Shera.

He couldnt simply forgive her when thinking about how Rem was almost killed, but he couldnt simply hate her either.

When he thought that it was about time that they return to the inn, a cheerful voice could be heard from far away.

Diablo snorted his nose.

As he thought, he couldnt honestly say his thanks.

Well thank you for that. Im also happy that you protected the town. By the way, theres something that I kind of want to ask but

Rem and Shera were holding her hands.

What is it?

The smile disappeared from Sylvies facial expression.

Sylvie was the Adventurers Guild Guildmaster.

So it was impossible to continue hiding it.

He said that with an extraordinarily overbearing tone.

If she were to consider the riskiness of fighting against Diablo, wouldnt she approve of Krum who had now become harmless, is what he was hoping for.

I cant leave her at large. Its because I am the master of the Adventurers Guild. Even after using magic that was enough to annihilate the cemetery, you werent able to defeat her, right?

Are you saying that you will fight me, Sylvie!?

Rem shouted.

If Diablo-san werent here, this town would have been destroyed by Krebskrum, you know? Right now, a large army of Demonic Beings are invading from the west. Did you know about that?

Krum shook her head.

That kind of thing, its something that we know nothing about. Instead, I think that this should be considered a good opportunity, dont you?

Diablo breathed a sigh.

You need to tighten up on places that need to be tightened after all. I intend on protecting the tomorrow for the people of the Races. Thats what an Adventurer is, right?

Your persuasive power is lacking. I will put my absolute faith in someone the first time around. But if Im betrayed, I wont put my faith in them a second time. Simple, right?

He analyzed the difference between their abilities.

In the end, she was a Magician. Diablo had Magic Reflection. There was no losing element.

He felt intensity from her.

However, making an enemy of Sylvie was not a good plan, that was what his instincts told him.

Rather, it was a choice in an adventure game. Moreover, it was the type where one would immediately go non-stop to the bad ending if the wrong choice was made.

Hold on a second.

The choices should be infinite!

You, do you find your lifestyle here in this town to be valuable?

But, due to you rampaging earlier, as it is now, it does not seem like you will be able to live in the town.

That being the case, this Diablo shall teach you one thing. There is a method that will let you continue to eat biscuits in this town without having your life aimed at by Adventurers.

That kind of method, theres no way something like that is!?

EH!?

Ohh, thats good! Diablos idea is good -noda! Maou wants to eat biscuits -noda!

If there is such a method, by all means, please do it.

Diablo nodded.

It was the Contract Magic Gem.

From here on, I will cast Slave Magic on you! If you refuse, we will have no choice but to fight!

Krum opened her eyes wide.

Thats right! You should become a servant of this Diablo!

EHHH!? Diablo-san, isnt that impossible!?

I, I did say that but

In that case! Shouldnt you put your absolute faith in my Slave Magic once!?

Hou? So you are one that would withdraw what you yourself had said when the circumstances go bad. That kind of thing, as one that stands above others, its somewhat questionable, isnt it? Do you have anything like credibility?

Sylvie breathed a sigh.

But, would the Demon King Krebskrum, accept that Slave Magic?

Shera placed a hand on her shoulder. She expressed a smile.

What was that!?

Rem nodded.

She grabbed her own choker.

To begin with, you stand out if youre together Diablo anyway, so its all the same!

Going *Fumu fumu*, Krum nodded.

Are you serious? Diablo-sanAre you serious, about doing that to the Demon King?

Diablo glared at her.

Believe in us, Sylvie-san!

Rem pursued her with reasoning.

Yosh! I will allow it! You should use that Slave Magic or whatever on Maou -noda!

Sylvie went and

Its my loss. Diablo-san.

Raised the white flag. She made a dry laugh.

Who do you think I am? I am Demon King Diablo!

I shall allow it! You should use that magic without delay -noda!

He held the white gem in his hand.

And then, he remembered the procedure that Shera did to the Summoned Beast the other day.

Huh? I, have to kiss Krum?

Sylvie was watching.

Rem tilted her head.

Okay.