Translator: Norva

Editor: Norva

The Demon King Castle.

Located in the middle of the continent, the Demon king Forces stronghold.

It is a robust castle without falling dealing with human beings, demi-humans, and many races.

In that Demon king Castle, a certain information had reached promptly.

It is the information of the fallen stronghold of the demon king forces the “Labyrinth of Death Swamp” that protected by the “Five Demon Lord” which was established all over the continent.

The fall of the third labyrinth following after the Labyrinth of Hades and the Labyrinth of Purgatory.

Dionis of the “Water Demon Lord” which has superior ability among the demon king forces was defeated.

In this situation, as one of the Four Heavenly King of the demon king forces, Refise which was entrusted as the acting regent of the Demon King moved.

Starting with “Rain”, "Distortion", “Disappearance” and “Anxiety”

All the four heavenly kings which are the supreme force of the demon king forces are gathered in the demon king castle.

The agenda is, no other than the matter of the fallen labyrinth.

And the people who’re wandering around subduing those labyrinth.

「 The subjugation of the Labyrinth of Hades is by one from the former brave party known as the “Great Magician” Luser Gilban……For the Labyrinth of Purgatory and the Labyrinth of Death Swamp, there’s an information that “black hair boy” and “silver hair girl” were involved in the subjugation of those labyrinths. Although I’m currently still investigating that black hair youth, that silver hair girl……」

「Aah, no doubt, it’s definitely Elfisuzaku」

As the person who was sitting in the seat next to Refise took over his word.

A woman who looks late in her twenties that wearing a black uniform without a single wrinkle on it.

A dark green long hair, a pair of glaring looking eyes and two small horns which twist like the goat horn which grows on her head.

One of the four heavenly kings who highest war potential of demon king forces force.

The “Disappearance” Gracia Laevatein.

「Most likely, Elfisuzaku has already regained the『Head』『Both arm』『Both leg』.

Considering that『Torso』and『Heart』are still here, the power which was recovers is about 40%」

The existence of “Former Demon King” Elfisuzaku who had already regained three out of five divided bodies.

Although they troubled with the matter of the fallen of the labyrinth, yet the aforementioned is a serious problem, too.

The battle between the current demon king Ortegia and Elfisuzaku that happened several decades ago is still handed down among the Mazoku’s.

At the end of the battle that lasted for hours, the Demon King Castle was partially destroyed, one of the four kings of the Ortegia faction and a large number of demons died and Ortegia himself was forced to wear out.

If Elfisuzaku regains its omnipotent power, the damage of the demon king forces without Ortegia will be tremendous. It is necessary to prevent it by all means.

「The vigilance toward Elfisuzaku-san is also important, but we should beware of that brave, too」

Then, one of the four kings who had kept silent, until Lucifina opened her mouth.

「He is the successor to the hero Amatsu. And by pairing up with the former demon king to attack that labyrinth, it obvious that they surely will become a dreadful duo, don’t you think? It seems Dionis-san kicked the bucket, ain’t he?」(Lucifina)

Lucifina smiles with a giggle while talking about the death of her friend.

Refise nodded while frowned upon her appearance.

The duo of the “former demon king” and “hero” is a threat to the demon king forces.

The movement of the anti-demon king forces in various countries has become active by the fallen of the Labyrinth.

It already reached the point cannot leave it alone anymore.

「The whereabouts of Elfisuzaku and that brave have not been gripped yet, but perhaps their next move is to be the Holy kingdom. Therefore I will definitely kill both of them」

「Fufu, I think that’s great」

「……No objections」

As both “Distortion” and Lucifina nodding at those words.

Although Gracia nods,

「I would like you to entrust me to take care of Elfisuzaku. Because I have known “that” one very well」

Said that while her blue eyes distorting into a form of a slight smile.

And by the consent of Refise, the meeting ended.

Gracia went out the room and leaving three people in the conference room, its Refise, Lucifina and “Distortion”.

With a pale expression, Refise is thinking about the content of the strategy while muttering「Oh no, not like this」

While “Distortion” was glaring at Lucifina.

「Hey, didn’t you have a good relations.h.i.+p with that Dionis b.a.s.t.a.r.d?」

「Yes, I’ve had relations.h.i.+ps with him for more than three decades」(Lucifina)

「Then why……do you look so happy?」

Judging from “distortion”, Dionis was pathetic sc.u.m.

However, he was still his colleague in the same army.

He didn’t laugh at Dionis frankly, even if he considers him as「A foolish b.a.s.t.a.r.d」

However, when Lucifina heard the death of Dionis, she just smiled happily.

That make “distortion” unable to stomach her att.i.tude.

「For some time, Dionis-san was always saying that『I want to go to the Netherworld, I want to go to the Netherworld』, ya know」

「……Then, what the wrong whit that?」

「You see, actually, I was wondering about it. Fufu, oh well, I bet he unable to go there, don’t you think too?Because he was killed by existence that known as “Brave”」

The laughter of Lucifina that seems to be content from the bottom of her heart echoes in the room.

「I have known Dionis-san for a long time and I already have given up on his calibre for some time.

Is not something ridiculous for such embodiment of conceited that only has such a very small calibre to died, right?」

「……You sc.u.m」

「Fufufu, that’s terrible. But, don’t you think that it doesn’t matter anymore for that thing which already dead? He just the weak who have been defeated.

Besides as far as I concerned he was no more than “insurance” after all」

The word of Lucifina is a blasphemy against the dead.

Lucifina has a beautiful appearance that could make a human think that she was a “G.o.ddess” itself, but she actual dark and corrupt inside.

Unable to comprehend her, “Distortion” simply shook his head.

「……Haaa It is regarding the “dead”, huh」

Then, the Refiise who was sitting in the seat has vomited a sigh.

「I can not say that I do not care. The question is what to do with the slaves that Water Demon Lord was collecting in large numbers. It is questionable for them to become a fighting force……」

Humans and demi-humans.

Dionis was collecting countless of women. To turn into his s.e.x slave and the object to release his frustration.

「Would you like me to dispose of it? To become the swords cutting stands to prevent the sword from becoming blunt. It’s better to have a living practice tool after all」

「…………, hmm, then…」

「Wait」

Even while frowning his face, Refise is trying to nod to the offer of Lucifina. But “Distortion” stopped it.

「There must have been elves and half-elves among those slaves too」

「Well, what is wrong with that?」

「Lucifina, are you going to use your kin as a cutting stand?」

Lucifina is a half-elf born between “fairy cla.s.s elves” and humans.

She does not feel anything though her race is being enslaved and she even trying to execute them with her own hands.

「Kin……?」(Lucifina)

Lucifina tilted her head as if she were “I can not understand” manners, and a few seconds later.

「……Ah, that’s right. Same kin, the same kin as me.

So? What’s wrong with that?」(Lucifina)

「……”What’s wrong with that?” To kill your own kin nonsensically, what were you thinking!」

Lucifina put a hand on her lips and laughed amusedly.

「――I don’t think a thing? Fufu what are you talking about? Is not it obvious that I do not care because they are just a weakling who was caught and enslaved by Dionis-san」(Lucifina)

Immediately after that.

s.p.a.ce was distorted.

「I can’t stomach this」(Distortion)

The source of the distortion is――”Distortion”.

Murmuring as if he get sick by it while staring daggers at Lucifina.

「I can’t stomach this. Either the att.i.tude of Dionis at that time or this kind of att.i.tude right now」(Distortion)

As long as it lives, it’ll die eventually.

“Distortion” understands such a thing.

He saw a lot of people die either its allies or enemies,

However, he doesn’t like Lucifina who curse and despises them.

He can’t stomach Lucifina who laugh while saying「I do not care」regarding the matter of life and death of her own race

「Fufu, you resemble Amatsu-san a bit, ain’t you?」(Lucifina)

「……What?」(Distortion)

「For being naive, kind and really soft is exactly the same as him, you know?」(Lucifina)

The air froze.

「――Is it so. That means you want to die, don’t you?」

The distortion get’s stronger.

s.p.a.ce was distorted and caught Lucifina in it.

The power that caused by the ability of “Distortion”.

Lucifina is just laughing, in front of the powerful magic that capable of interferes the s.p.a.ce itself.

It was the time when “distortion” is about to attack Lucifina――

「――That’s enough already」

The spatial distortion disappeared due to the pressure that appeared in the room abruptly.

Refise which sat down on a chair till then was staring at “distortion” and Lucifina.

With that alone “distortion” sense as if the temperature inside of the room had cooled down.

「Lucifina-san! Please do not provoke him! And don’t increase my work anymore!」

「……Yes, I’m sorry」(Lucifina)

By the intercession of Refise, Lucifina disappeared from the room as if she had lost her interest in “Distortion”.

Refise stood up from his seat and blew out a sigh when he sees it.

「Even if it was Lucifina-san fault who provoke you, you shouldn’t lose your temper and start a fight that easily either!」(Refise)

After sharply pointed his finger at “Distortion”, Refise complaint with a pale face.

「Please give me a rest already and don’t try to increase my work, could you? Aah, geez……what should I reported to Ortegia-sama」

Then, there’s grumbling sound resounded in the room.

Refise is holding down his stomach while his face gets even paler.

「 My stomach is hurt…… Uu, I want some medicine」

With *FuraFura* unsteady footstep, Refise goes out of the room.

As for “Distortion” who had his interest dampen, there is no choice but to let it go.

「……Tsk」

As for “Distortion” who were left behind was clicking his tongue and it didn’t heard by anyone.

We advanced towards the east as we left the Dardos empire.

The destination is a nation located in the eastern part of Leteysia continent―― Petero Religious State.

Sometimes we stay in the city, sometimes we camped out, and without any trouble, we come to the East end of the Empire.

We were walking along the mountain path and heading toward the border between the Empire and the Religious State

Walking next to me is the former Demon King who stuffing her mouth with the fruit which we bought in the previous town with great relish.

This fellow is always eats something, isn’t she?

「Remember this well Elfi. Please prevent your true ident.i.ty from being blown at the Religious State」(Iori)

As for the Petero Religious State where we heading to is much more religious than other countries.

It was the country where a lot of people with the human supremacy minded and it is the country that treats other races harshly the most in the past.

They didn’t even try to hide their animosity toward Lucifina who is the half-elf and the member of the brave party itself.

However, the situation has changed over the past thirty years, and it seems that there are changes in the Religious state domestic situation as well.

It seems to has disputed against themselves as they are divided into other species repulsion faction and other species supporting faction.

It seems to have become a little bit better for other races, but if they still know that there is a Mazoku, the “Chivalric order of Templar” will come flying.

「I gest it」(Elfi) TN「I get it」

Elfi nods as she answering while *MokyuMokyu* chewing.

She having a serious expression on her face albeit its ruin by the vicinity of her mouth which is *BetaBeta* sticky with fruit juice.

「……Haa」(Iori)

「Nn~」(Elfi)

I sigh while wiping it with the cloth that I bought in the town.

Elfi closes her eyes while leaves it to me.

Then she nodded self-importantly after I finished wiping it.

「Umu, good work」(Elfi)

「Don’t you “good work” at me!」(Iori)

「Ouch!」(Elfi)

Elfi screaming and suppresses her forehead after I flicking it.

She glaring daggers with upturned eyes, but I ignore it.

Because this fellow is those kinds that get carry away when spoiled.

「Uu………I know exactly what kind of att.i.tude the Religious State has for other races. That’s why I won’t mess up with my real ident.i.ty. Because I have been fighting with the people of the Religious State several times before being sealed, you know」(Elfi)

「Then good」(Iori)

Because Elfi is good at dealing with things, she won’t be having a problem if she wants to.

I do not know whether this fellow is a careless or capable person.

「That’s because they have a strong faith in G.o.d. It’s gonna get pretty messy if we make an enemy of them」(Iori)

I do not know at the present time what they will do to the sinner or the sub-humans who commits a crime, however, it’s a country that definitely will skewering and burn a Mazoku they caught on the stake. It becomes troublesome if we being acknowledged as the enemy of the G.o.d.

「G.o.d? I know it. Such……summon the G.o.d who art in heaven」(Elfi)

「What I’m gonna do if I summon G.o.d? To eat it?」(Elfi) TN the “召し” for summon can be interpreted as to eat to catch etc… because of it a word that sound alike but have different meanings.

Don’t kill G.o.d without permission.

To be precise, the wording should be “The G.o.d, who art in heaven”.

「Well……to summon is not necessarily a mistake actually, but」(Iori)

In this world, a myth exists in the same way as the original world.

Unlike the j.a.pan, where there were 8 million G.o.ds, but here there were only two of them.

The “Holy Light G.o.d” Melt is said to have created the human beings.

The “Fallen Light G.o.d” Hardia is said to have created the Mazoku.

It is said that it is this two G.o.d that created the world today.

Together they are called the “Two G.o.d of Creation “.

In the past, both Melt and Hardia began to create the world.

At first, they were cooperating with each other, but gradually the difference in policy becomes clear.

Melt valued the intellect while Hardia emphasized power.

At one point, the two broke into a dispute due to the misunderstanding.

A fierce battle lasted for seven days and seven nights, however, in the end, Melt has won over Hardia.

Hardia who defeated was said to have been sealed to the bottom of the abyss by Melt.

The winner’s Melt is also said to have suffered serious wounds in the fight and leaving the world to humans while oneself fell asleep.

Afterwards, it is said that demi-humans and the Mazoku were born by the demonic beings that accomplished evolution.

The one who got intelligence from a human is the sub-human and the one that obtaining more atrocious characteristic is the Mazoku……is what being told, but I do not know the actual truth is.

Humans and demonic being were a.s.sociated with each other that finally give birth to the demi-human and the Mazoku. That’s is the theory or whatsoever.

「What they believed in the Religious State is the “Holy Light G.o.d ” Melt……But do the Mazoku have faith in the “Fallen Light G.o.d” Hardia?」(Iori)

I thought those question by chance and asked Elfi about it.

By the way, the demi-human has no religion and either they believe in those two G.o.ds or believe in the various native G.o.ds.

「There are a lot of people who『Is such as the defeated G.o.d can be wors.h.i.+pped?』There are few people who believe in Fallen G.o.ds among the Mazoku’s」(Elfi)

「What about you, Elfi?」(Iori)

「I want to eat as much as food as those offering to the G.o.ds」(Elfi)

「I see」(Iori)

While we were talking about it, the borderline came into sight.

It is a big mountain that lies beyond the borderline and beyond that is our destination.

My next revenge target is waiting there.

「Elfi. Me, too」(Iori)

「……?」(Elfi)

「I also do not believe in G.o.ds」(Iori)

Even if they really do exist, I do not believe it.

I can only believe in myself and my careless accomplices.

「――Let’s go」(Iori)

My lips distorted naturally as I imagine the moment I kill those betrayers.

Thus, we finally set foot in the Religious State.