The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 186: Difference in Thought
"That thing, what the fuck?"
Kaizo had known from the beginning that Nephesis Loran was no ordinary elementalist. However, this was before he saw the real form behind the black mask.
"That's right, this isn't a human being," Alicia replied, returning to her human form as a girl and saying, "she woke up through forbidden magic, the successor of the Demon King, the Will of Rei Shadow."
"Rei Shadow?" Kaizo muttered as he had heard that name before.
This was the name of the elemental lord of darkness, who was said to have been conquered in distant antiquity, whose existence itself was doubtful whether he really existed.
"Alicia. You, what the fuck?"
"That's all you can know at this point." Alicia smiled gently.
As the catastrophic light shone from Nephesis Loran's eye sockets, a roar shook the atmosphere. The pressure Kaizo felt on his entire body was completely different from before.
"If my enemy isn't human, then I don't need to hold back at all."
Kaizo prepared the Demon Slayer in the stance once again.
"I like that expression of yours. It reminds me of times in the past."
"I am now, different from the me you used to know," Kaizo shook his head, "not the Strongest Sword Style Holder from three years ago, nor the assassin from the Instructional School. Instead, I am now a member of the Salamander Team of the Sizuan Princess Academy, Kirigaya Kaizo!"
"That's right. You're much weaker than you used to be."
"Continue?" Kaizo shrugged, "indeed I have weakened. If my past from three years ago stood here, I am with you, even against this great Nephesis Loran, I will feel no threat at all."
"definitely. The person who knows how strong you are is just me."
"However, maybe you might not believe this." Kaizo smiled fearlessly, "from that Academy, I have gained strength beyond myself three years ago."
"What did you just say?"
"Didn't you hear me? From the Academy, I've gained more power than before."
Alicia's pretty face began to show subtle signs of anxiety. Such an expression was truly rare to him.
"A bland joke. Though surprising, your arrogance and confidence are identical to when you were young."
Turning to Nephesis Loran, he lightly raised his hand and said, "This unfounded confidence of yourselves will be completely crushed by me."
A flashing black light erupted from his fingertips then he continued, "Even though he said the seal cannot be removed yet, let me treat you with a special sight. This is the true power of Nephesis Loran."
The large body of Nephesis Loran trembled. The jet-black armor disappeared into the black fog and melted into the darkness of the night.
(What the hell is this!?)
Kaizo stared attentively. From the disappearing armor, a dense thick darkness flowed out.
Wiggling, a formless darkness began to spin. Or rather, it barely retained its human form. The loathsome skeleton emitted a bright red gaze as a wail of strange curses shot out from its mouth.
Alicia's adorable lips twisted slightly, "Rather than protecting Nephesis Loran, the armor acted as a seal to prevent her dark will from going berserk."
Alicia's figure disappeared into the darkness and took the form of a demonic sword once again. The skeletal skull seemed to tremble as it was released, exhaling a pitch-black breath.
"It looks really bad." Kaizo licked her lips and groaned. His fingertips trembled slightly.
【 True Monsters 】
Compared to his opponent just now, this was a completely different being. Kaizo gripped his partner tightly, the holy sword.
"Nyx, I'm counting on you. Please lend me your strength a little longer."
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POV: Karmila Freya
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(I don't, I have nowhere to feel like I'm in a dilemma. Unable to use contracted spirits, I will only be a tool. Me, I don't have any more value.)
Lightly, he touched his yellow left eye, Demon Sealing Eye. The ice-cold sensation felt exactly like his heart at this moment. Value as a container for a strong tactical class spirit. This is the whole meaning of his life.
(But, Kaizo.).
Caressing his head, he recalled the warmth from that hand. Hearing that he grew up in that Instructional School, just like him.
No, of course he had to undergo training that was much harder than what he had experienced. Even so, he could still smile that way and believe in those girls who were his comrades to such an extent.
(She said, I'm not a tool.)
His emotions, which had been trained to remain calm and unshakable, began to enter a state of chaos because of Kaizo's words at that time.
(I hope, to be the strength of that man!)
Tears fell from Karmila's eyes. However, he was helpless in his current state. With only her body, she can't help Kaizo. His spirit cannot be expelled.
(Truly regrettable.)
At this moment, running footsteps rang out within the forest.
"Tiana?" Karmila.
(Not suitable for fighting, he should be hiding in the middle of the fortress, right?)
Tiana ran as fast as she could, and she found Karmila. Perhaps because he was not in good physical condition, he gasped for breath and said, "I never expected the enemy to break through from the front like that. I have spent a lot of time assessing the damage and repairing the barrier. Although the overall function of the barrier had recovered rather quickly, the internal leylines had been muddled quite badly."
Apparently he was busy repairing the broken barrier. Normally, repairing the barrier in such a short time was impossible.
(By the way, she was originally an imperial princess and a future Queen.)
Purely in barrier construction, even among the other high-level elementalists gathered at the Sword Style Festival, Tiana seemed to be peerless.
(Barrier?)
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Karmila's mind. Even so, he was still hesitant and wondered why Tiana was still here?
Seeing Tiana still panting, Karmila asked, "Where are you going?"
"Isn't it clear? Of course I'll help Kaizo." Tiana replied with an expression of disbelief. Surprisingly, there was not the slightest doubt in his eyes.
"After all, my Knight Spirit is better suited against the Dark Spirit in battle."
(That's the point. No matter how strong he was contracted by the Spirit, without undergoing any combat training, he would definitely become a target.)
"Why?"
"Eh?"
"Why are you..."
Karmila could not understand their actions. Given the Salamander Team's combat potential, there was no way they could defeat Nephesis Loran with just a few people. They obviously did not fail to understand that.
Facing Karmila's confused expression, Tiana said, "Fufuu" and smiled, "Because we put our trust in Kaizo. Therefore, Kaizo will definitely believe in us."
Suddenly Karmila's eyes widened.
(Kaizo also believes in them? Suppose, what if Kaizo did not fight for the sake of letting these girls escape. Instead, he was aiming for victory together?)
Believing in his comrades, Kaizo asks Karmila to go to Victoria and the others. However, he had interpreted his words as telling them to run away.
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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.