Story of The Ancient Demon King! - Chapter 91.2
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Chapter 91.2

[PART-2]

Im quite happy that shes into steamed egg custard.

Aside from the magic eye, Im not sure about what. unique magic is.

Same as the magic eye. Its a mystery why it happens, but its a unique type of magic that is instilled in a person from birth.

Lizlit explained.

Shes a sweet girl. It feels like shes a sister of mine.

The famous ones are the Scarlet Crystal, which is said to cover the land with burning crystals that looked like they were from fairy tales, and the Ten Thousand Chains, which is said to have been used by the companion of the first heroe. But the bearers of the magic eye are far more numerous. The unique magic is rare due to its immense power.

She told us proudly.

There are not many powerful magic eyes, but there are many types of them, so some of them might be related to curses.

Juan speculated properly. Well, we have to investigate this.

At Lizlits explanation, Princess Erika began to speak uneasily.

havent you learned your lesson?

Its terrible, the way you talk Dont worry. Ive been lectured a lot and Ive been prohibited from investigating.

She tugged at my sleeve.

Itd be a disaster if its a magic eye

From what you just said, it sounded like unique magic is stronger than the magic eye. is it not?

I had no idea because I couldnt use a magic eye or unique magic.

My only skill was my deceitful way of speaking.

Unique magic is stronger but the magic eye can be exercised immediately without building a magic circle.

Dont tell me you can use it just by looking at the target?

It uses a lot of magic, but you only need to look at the target

Thats right.

My pets can have magic eyes, right?

Im glad Lilia and Lerga didnt run into Hisahide while arriving to my castle.

Oh well, I guess I cant go out until the runaways are caught

Runaways?

Did I mention them? The culprit helped three people escape in total. Two of them are one of the reasons why Madame was suspected. Ive been thinking about it, and I think Glass might bear a grudge on her.

Grudge?

hu!

With great energy, he drew his sword.

The sword was slashed with great force, white magic power gushing out of it.

.damn.

But the cloth wasnt cut into shreds, it didnt even get cut completely.

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.Would you like to take a break? Even if you have magic power, it wont restore your mental energy and spirit, will it?

Shannon, an elf, the second sister of The Bonds Of The Three Sisters who was sitting at the edge of the tree snag and watching over them, suggested Hakuto to take a rest as he was getting frustrated.

No, no, I can continue. Sorry. if I made you worry.

Its okay, Im just. worrying for no reason. Im a little scared that youre going to do something reckless these days.

Her eyes below her glasses showed a hint of uneasiness.

I think thats something Ill get used to if I just keep using magic.

I think its fine though.

Oswald, who had been practicing with his bow at a distance from Hakuto, walked up to them and showed his understanding.

Erika told me earlier to relax my shoulders and not to put too much magic power, but in the end it is just words after all, so its hard to understand and use the advice. Wouldnt it be better to learn it with your body by working hard by yourself?

Yes, thats right. Okay!

He shook off his hesitation at his friends words and got up.

But the conversation did not end there.

-But you know what?

Oswalds face was the most serious he had ever seen.

Ive been meaning to tell you, he said, but I havent been able to get around to it until todayThe other day made me think about it again.

.what?

Oswald said with firm determination to Hakuto, who felt a bad feeling looking at his seriouslness.

Hakuto you, Erika, and I should not get involved in this case.

It was a familiar comment, one that several people had stopped him from making.

Not this case, but all cases. The Black Demon King, the Angel Cult, Kujaro, everything and everyone.

Why?

Why would he say such a thing?

Naturally, I wondered, but Oswalds eyes, which werent wavering in the slightest, stopped me from saying it.

Its not for ever, is it?

Of course not. I cant forgive the bad guys, and I want to save people, too.

Trying to make his words clear to Hakuto, Oswald chose them carefully and cut to the point.

What Im trying to say is that we should fight only when we are capable enough. Nothing more.

Capable enough? How good do we have to be to be capable enough? I dont mean to be rude but Erika and I can fight much better than most soldier.

Thats not good enough.

Oswalds definition of being capable enough had clear criteria.

The Black Knight was an ally. He helped Harmal (1). His immense power and the threat he could pose to us if he had been an enemy is being ignored. Kujaro and Juan were warded of by Glass-sama To be frank, everything so far went well because of sheer luck and others.

Thats true.

It was impossible to deny it.

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It was a fact.

Hed been so lucky that hes beginning to think hes been protected by some kind of divine force.

What I mean by worthy is when we graduate from the academy and can at least save our life from these powerful enemies.

He had no counter argument.

Even in his head, he understood that this was a sound argument.

How can a man who cant even save his own life save others from a Demon King or a powerful enemy?

No, but Most of them happened unexpectedly, you know? We didnt plan to-

Run away. From the unexpected Hakuto, youll not run away no matter how strong the enemy is, will you?

Its true that there were incidents happening all around us, but there was no need for them to get involved.

Oswald, for once no, if he thought about it, had often suggested retreat before.

Even if the weak are being oppressed in front of you, if there is even a small chance that you will not be able to defeat them, run away. I promise you. This is a necessary patience to keep. It is a necessary promise to uphold until we become strong.

Oswald was probably right.

But when Hakuto saw those suffering right in front of him he couldnt turn his back on them

Weve known each other this long, do you really think telling me to leave them to their fate will work?

Yeah, I know that.

really?

Stubborn but honest, Hakuto was very easy to understand, even with only a few words exchanged.

With a wry smile on his face, Oswald began preparing to increase the force in his persuasion.

Oswald. I cant leave a man to suffer if hes suffering right in front of me.

Hakuto thought of the Black Knight.

He didnt think that that man would turn his back on the weak and leave, no matter how outnumbered he was.

He didnt know who he was, even though he had spoken to him a few times.

Its not just me. Even Erika would refuse to let people suffer. So-

After smiling bitterly at Hakutos straightforwardness, Oswald recounted his past experiences.

-I lost my grandfather because of such a reckless sense of justice.

Both Hakuto and Shannon, who had been quietly watching the proceedings, were at a loss for words.

I had a grandfather whom I respected. But he died to protect me, an idiot who foolishly rode alone to save my kidnapped childhood friend.

Hakuto couldnt speak.

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He had never experienced a family member dying while defending him, and the mere thought of it brought him unbearable grief.

That was the result of a person who became conceited because he had access to a few abilities that others didnt have and pushed ahead with them I followed your group because you are too reckless.

I met him in Stout and thought he was just following where the wind took him because of their lively personalities and his easygoing and detached nature.

Or perhaps Oswald himself was not aware of the reason at the time.

Weve come too far to lose now. And the possibilities of what we can lose are endless. In fact, the Demon Lord was one step away from taking her from you, wasnt he?

Oswald spoke, maintaining his distance to Hakuto.

Hakuto-sama, do you remember the Black Knights words when we first met? Justice without power is no better than evil. Its true. Very true. You risk not only your life, but the lives of your comrades and others. Lives that dont need to be lost are scattered.

He didnt seem to be lying.

Oswalds face was filled with grief.

It was clear that he was still suffering.

But you may not agree. Because youve lived that way. You cant change the principles you follow unless you begin regretting it as much as I do. So lets decide by a duel.

Isnt that the custom of the nobility? Of course, in our case its not a fight for life, but more like a serious contest. The winners principles will be the ones that are right. Why dont we do that?

Oswald was ready for battle, equipping himself with a wooden dagger used for training and a bow and arrow with a crushed arrowhead used for mock battles.

Well, you dont have to go that far

Youre serious, arent you?

Shannon tried to stop him, but Oswalds determination remained unchanged.

Even the nave Hakuto knew that this duel was inevitable between them, who would never back down from their arguments.

Im serious. I consider both you and Erika to be my dear friends.

So do we!

Oswald closed his eyes to calm himself.

Thats why. I dont want to lose my loved ones again, neither do I want to see you lose anything. Thats why

Oswald opened his eyes, determined to defeat his friend, and a unique magic circle appeared in his eyes.

Wait, a magic eye?

Shannon noticed the proof of the magic eye first, and Hakuto stiffened in surprise.

I wont give up on my stance. You wont either. If neither of you is willing to give up, then lets fight and decide. If you cant beat me, then you cant argue anymore.

Oswald was strong.

Even in hand to hand combat, he used to be able to stand toe-to-toe () with Hakuto and Erika.

Translators Notes:

(1) Harmal El:

The former leader of the Order of the Kingsguard. Plotted to kill the king and died.

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