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Chapter 66: Demon

~Kinu’s Perspective~

Even after leaving the arena, I couldn’t see the threat. But [Danger Detection] was reacting strongly.

(Is it… outside the city?)

When I went outside the city, I finally realized the strength of the mana. As if attracted by a strong force, I headed towards the northeast of Alraine. There I saw a singular large tree.

A black humanoid figure could be seen in the sky above it.

It looked like a human, but it was clearly not a human.

It was staring in the direction of the city. The atmosphere surrounding that figure seemed like it was going to do something bad.

I can naturally understand the opponent’s strength just by looking at it.

It’s definitely stronger than me…

But… I have Shinku with me. The two of us can fight it.

I told Aun to believe in us. That we are strong.

「Ki-Kinu-sama… In the worst case, please leave me behind and teleport away…」

「Shinku… If you say things like that, you will get scolded by Aun again. Besides, we can fight it together.」

I felt frustrated that I couldn’t say “we can beat it”.

I’m still so weak.

…But I’ll definitely do something about this.

The black shadow slowly approached closer when it noticed us.

「Shinku, be ready to fight at any moment.」

「I am ready. I won’t relax even for a moment.」

Darkish skin, white hair, and bright red eyes.

Two thick sheep-like horns growing from the forehead and bat-like pitch black wings.

…A race I have never seen before.

「Hou… It would seem that there are a few strong looking guys even among the human race. I thought you were all garbage…」

「Who are you?」Shinku.

「Fuhahaha! Right… let me tell you something special.

My name is Zoa… I’m a demon.

I am reasonably strong, so if you want to fight, you should come at me with all you’ve got.」

So this is the demon race…As Aun said, they are truly dangerous.

And that is exactly why I won’t let him get close to Aun!

「Please tell us this before we fight. Do you have a purpose for coming here?」Shinku.

「I’m feeling quite good today. Moreover, in front of beautiful women like you, I feel like I could spill everything.」

「…Answer.」Kinu.

「Fuu… Hmm, to put it bluntly, “Erasure”. Anything beyond that is a secret.」

「In that case, we have no choice but to force it out of you…」Shinku.

Shinku fired [Iron Bullet] without any motion at all, but her attack was blocked by a transparent wall and was unable to deal any damage.

「It’s terrible to attack someone so suddenly, isn’t it?

…Well, whatever. I’ll play with you two a little.」

As Zoa opened his palm, a black ball emerged.

Dark attribute magic… I knew right away that it was quite dangerous just by looking at it.

Shinku used Roaring Tiger Majesty in the form of a shield to defend, but when the black ball hit the shield, it exploded and caused damage to Shinku.

I immediately fired [Flame Lance] to distract him, but my attack was also blocked by a transparent wall.

But right now, Shinku’s recovery is the priority. I was able to buy time for that.

I cast Healing on Shinku who was sent flying towards me.

「Young lady, your recovery skill is troublesome.」

This time he shot his magic at me, but Shinku quickly stood in the way.

Unlike the first time, she blocked the attack properly by activating her [Bravery] buff skill.

She slipped into the blast and rushed towards Zoa. Transforming her Roaring Tiger Majesty into an ax, she brought it down onto Zoa with all her strength.

――BREAK……

The sound of glass breaking echoed, causing Zoa’s eyes to widen for a moment.

(Now or never……)

「[Light and Fire Life], [Fox Fire], [Flame Blade]!」

By activating my buff skill, I unleashed seven flaming swords while implementing defensive measures. And then, I hit Zoa with my highest firepower.

Although blood was flowing out from Zoa’s body, I was unable to deal the damage I expected.

「You managed to hurt me, huh. It would be exciting to see you grow.

…But I don’t understand.

For what reason are you two fighting against me? There is no way you don’t know that you can’t win against me.」

For what reason?

Of course it’s because…

「Because my friend… “Aun” is counting on me.」

「Aun, you say?…Are you guys by chance familiar with the family name called “Doumeki”?」

Doumeki is Aun’s family name… How does the demon know?

I have a bad feeling.

But… we will definitely protect Aun!

「……Don’t know!」Kinu.

「Kukuku… young lady, your face is saying “I know”.

I see, this will be a good travel tale for “that gentleman”…」

Saying that, Zoa soared high into the sky.

「Wait! It’s not over yet! Fight me!」Shinku.

「No, I’m done. I have already achieved my goal.

I will go back for today.

However, convey this to “Aun Doumeki”.『I will come for you someday. By that time, you should at least be able to surpass me』, okay?」

As Zoa said so and flew high into the sky, he activated some kind of magic and suddenly disappeared.