The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 129: Recovery Plan
"Is Kaizo awake!?"
Victoria nodded her head in response to Eve's question. "Well, yeah, but it looks like the fever hasn't come down yet. He should keep resting."
"Hmm, so. Overall, good he's okay."
"U-to really make a girl worry about her so much. This man was still causing headaches like before!" Aura looked worried and crossed her fingers agitatedly.
In contrast to the other two, who seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief, Tiana put on a grim expression, "That's really all thanks to Nyx. My skills are completely ineffective against that «Bind of Darkness» curse."
Tiana was originally the second best princess maiden overall at «Divine Ritual Obsession». Her strength and skill in breaking the curse were comparable to the current princesses.
However, the «Bind of Darkness» written by Rei Assar on Kaizo's body contained a curse so powerful that it rendered Tiana powerless.
(If at that time Nyx did not sacrifice herself, then Kaizo's physical body would be completely corroded by the curse. At worst, he might even be dead.)
"I've searched through various materials but still can't find any information about this curse."
The pile of heavy books around Tiana was as high as a mountain. He had brought this with him from the institution. They contain spells and curses as well as documents related to spirits.
"But even now, I still can't believe that Rei Assar would go any further by actually doing such a thing." Eve spoke while pursing her lips.
"Yes I know." Victoria nodded.
The holder of the strongest Sword Style, Rei Assar.
Her goal was to become an elementalist princess maiden, the most praised person. At the Sword Style Festival three years ago, the appearance of his sword style had amazed many girls.
Whether it was Victoria, Eve, or anyone else, they were all very respectful towards a strong and honorable person like him. They had undergone many of the Academy's strict training regiments to become an elementalist like him.
That was why when Mia Vialine told them that she was the one who carved «Bind of Darkness» into Kaizo's body, they couldn't believe it at all. However, on further reflection, none of them knew anything about who he was.
For example, what wish had he made to the Elemental Lord as the winner of the Sword Style Festival three years earlier. Why, after reaching the highest level of fame possible, he had suddenly disappeared without a trace from the eyes of the world.
And why, with his current state, he wanted to return. Various kinds of speculations circulated, but it still remained a mystery. Finally, why would the strongest active elementalist want to curse Kaizo.
The reason for that is also unclear. For preventative reasons, to reduce Kaizo's full strength to a certain amount of strength before the battle royale?
Even if that was the case, there was no need to use a twisting strategy like a curse. One only needed to fight with overwhelming brute force to eliminate others, just like Mia Vialine did.
"Without convincing evidence, the deceitful elementalist might as well be the real Rei Assar."
"But then, why not use his true identity?"
"There may be a reason why he can't use his real identity" Tiana murmured.
"Do you think there's a hidden reason?"
Addressing the pouting Victoria, Tiana hurriedly shook her head, "Ah, a-I didn't say anything!"
"If there's someone who disguises himself as Rei Assar and uses his name, I'll never forgive him!"
Placing her hand on the sword at her waist, Eve spoke up, "Come, let's take the initiative to ask her."
"Impossible. We don't even know where he is." Victoria shook her head at Eve's impulsive and dangerous proposal.
The team representing Rei Assar, the Inferno Team of the Alphen Territory seemed to have stayed in the tower outside the region where they were waiting for an opportunity to attack. No one knows where they are.
Moreover, Mia Vialine who had disappeared after the battle yesterday, did not give up on her plan to kill Victoria and the comrades. A slow, hidden approach would be more practical than a dangerous, direct approach.
"The intention is indeed a major concern, but the main problem here is Nyx."
Victoria turned her head towards Tiana and asked, "I'll get straight to the point. Nyx, can he keep coming back?"
"Just?"
"This is just my hypothesis, Nyx might be trapped in a curse prison. Regarding this, I'm not sure."
"What do you mean?"
"Nyx used her power to suppress the curse, but she didn't completely break it. Now he may be held back or shackled by the curse and unable to move."
"To save Nyx, we have to deal with the curse first, right?"
Tiana nodded with a serious expression and continued, "In relation to «Bind of Darkness», I can get help from the troops at «Divine Ritual Obsession». Next, is the Kaizo problem itself. Although I don't think this will destroy his spirit."
"But, he looked very upset."
Even in front of Victoria, she had put up a bold front so as not to let anyone see her as weak. But in the end, he couldn't hide how much losing Nyx had affected him. From the looks of it, it took him quite a long time to complete his acting.
"Then, is there anything we can do for her?" Said Aura.
"To be honest, doesn't mean we have no choice."
"Eh, really?"
"What's that?"
"Don't let us guess! Please tell us directly!"
Hearing this, Victoria and the others who did not give up and gathered in front of Tiana.
Tiana sighed and said, "Help our own opponents. While that sucks, we really don't have a choice."
He uttered these vague sentences of meaning and then told them about what they could do for Kaizo. His face immediately turned red.
"Tu-wait a minute! That kind of thing, how could we possibly do that!"
"Really, now?! What a shame! As a knight, I can't take it!"
"It is worth remembering that I am the eldest daughter of the Neidfrost noble family!"
A wave of protests from the girls came simultaneously.
"Hmm, so you're saying that you don't want Kaizo to recover?" Tiana sharply spoke and pointed towards them.
"Th-that is..."
"Of course it's not true."
"I-I didn't mean it that way, except..."
All three blushed and stuttered.
A mischievous smile formed on Tiana's face. "Alright then, this is done. There were all sorts of ceremonial equipment inside the suitcase I was carrying. Do yourself a favor."
As he spoke, he reached into the travel bag and pulled out a myriad of colorful costumes and props.
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*Connected.....
*Note: This story is fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene, or the story, it is a mere coincidence and there is no element of intentionality.