Chapter 22

22 . The treasury of the demon kings castle

After a while of breaking through walls, a large space opens up in front of me .

This is the hidden room that leads to the dungeons lowest layer .

Sashas face had an expression of surprise on it when she saw it .

After breaking those walls a room appeared

It was created using magic and was surprisingly easy . I only left the barest traces of magic to follow . A simple hidden passage that doesnt use magic . Its a blind spot for many people .

The only drawback to it is every time I come here I have to use Construction Creation <Ibis> and repair the hole I make .

But the dungeon beneath Deruzogedo is closed to the public . Only students may enter . When did you find this hidden passage?

What if I said I made it?

Sasha is dissatisfied and pouts .

Avoiding it . If you dont want to say, thats fine .

Its a fact though . Oh well, I cant make her believe me .

Should we go? This room leads to the lowest layer .

A few minutes after we start walking we arrive at an especially bright room .

The ceiling is very high and though we are in a dungeon its overflowing with trees .

Theres a waterway running through the room causing the light to glitter and reflect off its surface .

. Sunlight . Misha mutters .

Yeah . Sunlight during daytime and moonlight at night . Its made to draw in the outside light .

Is it . for the activation of nature magic?

Fusion magic which is the secret art of the Necron family uses nature magic . Sasha and Misha who both specialise in it immediately noticed that this room is a catalyst .

However, its a little different from 2000 years ago .

The position of the sunlight is different . Has somebody adjusted it using magic?

It wasnt only me that used this dungeon, my subordinates did too so people would have been in here . Maybe one of them did it?

Suddenly, I look up at the ceiling but theres nothing there .

. Whats wrong . . ?

No, its nothing . Must have been my imagination .

We lave the nature magic room and carry on .

On the way down a long flight of stairs, Sasha speaks to me .

Nee, If Arnos has come here before then cant you use Transfer <Gatom>?

This entire dungeon has an anti-magic spell woven into it to prevent Transfer <Gatom> working correctly . You could use it but youd have no idea where youd end up .

Its easy to cancel the anti-magic but the dungeon has a system in place that would collapse it if you did .

It would have been easy to leave myself a loophole so only I could use <Gatom> in the dungeon, however, by setting it up so there were no exceptions it also made it the best way to stop intruders .

Weve been walking for 2 hours now . How much further is it?

. . Look . .

Misha points ahead where the bottom of the stairs could be seen .

Fumu . Weve reached the bottom .

Really?

Sasha runs ahead down the stairs but stops and stares at something in utter amazement .

Me and Misha catch up to her .

There was a pair of huge, luxurious gates that even a giant could fit through .

Its the gate to the altar room .

Misha looks at the gates with her demon eyes .

. Anti-magic

Aah . To stop people trying to break in using magic .

Misha stares even further into the magic abyss .

. . Even Flame Prison Annihilation Canon <Geo Greys> could not destroy it .

Haaaa!? Then how do we get in?

Yare yare . They still dont understand whos here with them .

Use your head a bit . If you intend to break it then you will fail . If magic doesnt work then open it without using magic .

I calmly step forward and place my hand on the gate . Using my strength I push and with a heavy, grating noise the gate opens .

It opened . Misha grumbled while having a dumbfounded look on her face .

I thought this before when you lifted my demon king castle but whats going on with your body . ? How can you open such a stupidly large door?

Sasha pushes on the door but of course, it doesnt move .

I cant say this out loud but she looks really cute trying to move it .

I train every day .

In what dimension would training allow you to do this?

Sasha starts muttering to herself .

Does he come from a lineage with strong people in it?

More importantly, the thing you are after is over there .

At the back of the room is an altar with an ominous looking staff on it .

Is thatthe Kings Scepter . . ?

If you look at it with your demon eyes you would tell straight away that it was loaded with great magic .

Its completely different from the blunt demon sword that Zepes had . Its a genuine item from the age of myths .

A perfect score in the dungeon test is certain with this .

I had wondered if somebody had removed it but Im happy that its still here .

Nee . can I touch it?

Anything obtained in the dungeon is the possession of the group leader and a genuine tool from the age of myths is something rarely seen . Obviously, someone like Sasha with strong demon eyes would be interested .

Go ahead .

Thank you .

Happily running to the altar Sasha picked up the kings sceptre and stared in fascination at the mysterious magic tool .

Fumu . Its fine I guess . Shell be in a daze for a while now .

Misha, over here .

I call Misha over to a door by the side of the altar .

What?

This is the treasury .

I step into the room . At first glance its empty but when I speak a few words the magic veil is lifted and magic tools such as demon swords and magic armour start to appear one by one .

I collected all this during the age of myths .

Amongst them was the very rare thread called the demon dragon thread which was produced by dragons . A dress with moonlight sewn into it called <Moon Weaving Dress> . A robe woven with fur from the golden lion Sirius which was called the most beautiful in the world, the <Gold Lions Robe> . There were a lot of other pretty costumes as well .

You can choose something that will suit Sasha .

Misha stares at the clothes scattered around the treasury .

I know her quite well now . I know that she is not looking at the outer clothes but rather at their abyss .

Magic items made in the age of myths choose their own owners . You cant just give someone an item as you dont know if it will accept them or not . Its not easy . Hows she doing?

After a while, Misha began to walk .

This is good .

The item she picked up was woven with feathers from the divine bird Phoenix <Phoenixs Vestment> . On one hand it grants you the blessing of the immortal fire but on the other hand, if you are not worthy of it it will turn you into ash .

It looks beautiful but it can be difficult to wear .

. Nn .

Do you understand? I know she has strong demon eyes but how can she be certain that it will accept Sasha?

You should give it to her then .

With a happy smile on her face, Misha held <Phoenixs Vestmant> in both hands . How she was holding it said how important it was to her .

She heads back to the door where Sasha is but on the way she was distracted by a ring placed on a pedestal .

The <Ice Lotus Leaf Ring> . It gives off a cold air and got its name after covering the seven seas with ice lotus leaves .

Its no coincidence that Misha saw the ring . Magic items and their users are attracted to each other .

Do you want it?

Misha stares at the ring expressionlessly .

Its Mishas birthday tomorrow as well .

She shakes her head .

. . Its fine .

Misha leaves the treasury as if running away .

Fumu

There might be some circumstances . Whatever . On my way out I take the <Ice Lotus Leaf Ring> and go after Misha .

Ah! Arnos, Misha, whered you go? When I looked up you were gone . I was worried .

Sasha hurries our way carrying the kings sceptre .

My bad . Were you lonely?

I already said I was . . worried .

Why say it again if you feel embarrassed?

Please stop looking at me with that face . It feels like you are looking down on me .

What are you saying . The words looking down on someone dont exist in my dictionary .

Please look in a mirror and then say that again .

Whats she saying? I dont understand what shes getting at .

Do we have any more business here?

Suddenly turning around Sasha looks back at the altar . All thats left is to return and complete the dungeon exam so we should finish our other business quickly .

Are you going to give it to her? I said to Misha who was hiding behind my back .

. Now?

Or are you going to hide it and give it her at home?

After thinking a little Misha shakes her head and steps out from behind my back .

Sasha .

Sasha looks back and was surprised to see the <Phoenixs Vestment> in Mishas hands .

Whats that Misha?

. . I found it

Here?

Misha nods .

For you .

. . Eh? for me? Is that okay?Because . . thatsan outrageous magical tool .

She understood the huge magical power hidden within as she stares at it with her demon eyes .

. . Tomorrow . Because its your birthday .

Sasha smiles softly and tears come to the corner of her eyes .

I havent got you anything .

. I dont need anything

Sasha smile was troubled .

Thank you Misha . Im so happy . Ill treasure it my entire life .

Misha smiles with joy .

. Nn . .

Magic circles form in her eyes as she looks at the <Phoenixs Vestment> . <Demon Eyes of Ruin> . Theres no need for them here so has she become emotional causing them to come out?

Somethings odd though . If it was overflowing joy then they should have come out after she was told it was for her birthday but they came out while staring at the <Phoenixs Vestment> . Something has made her excited . Whats she come up with?

Can I wear it?

Misha nods and hands <Phoenixs Vestment> over to Sasha .

She puts her hands on her uniform buttons but then looks at me as if shes just noticed me .

Im changing my clothes

Aah . Ill turn around .

Thats no good! Please go into that room over there!!

Good grief . She knows how to make work for people . Cant be helped .

I listen to what she said and enter the treasury .

As I was about to close the door Misha unexpectedly appeared .

. She was pleased . .

Thats good .

Arnos help

You were the one that chose it .

Misha looks shy .

. Today is the happiest day of my life

You exaggerate .

Misha shakes her head .

Thank you .

I nodded and softly closed the door .