The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 214: The rest of Team Four Gods
"Ohhhhhhhh!"
If this continued, it was likely that he would be completely dominated from the bottom of his heart. In haste, Tiana broke off her consciousness with her own determination.
After all, training to protect one's mind is a mandatory subject for all princess maidens at «Divine Obsession» Ritual.
"Eh, according to the original Queen candidate. I knew it wouldn't be that easy to succeed," Sefira changed her lips viciously as she muttered, "how long can you last?"
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POV: Kirigaya Kaizo
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Kaizo and his teammates soon left «Teng» to search in the forest. The one who took Tiana away did not leave any traces that resembled footprints.
The tracking must be done by the spirit wind serving Eve. He was currently talking to a flock of butterfly-shaped spirits gathered on the tree branch.
Listening to the sound of the wind spirit could be said to be his special skill. Finally, Eve stood up and walked towards Kaizo.
"How's that?"
"It seems like no spirit in this area has ever seen the two of them."
"Is that so? Then they might not come here."
"However, as a skilled Spirit Contractor, deceiving the spirit eye is not a difficult thing. If that's the case, what we should do is trace the trail left behind by the use of spirit magic, but that's beyond the realm of wind spirits. I'm sorry."
"You don't have to apologize, Eve. By the way, I'm the one who can't do anything here." Kaizo is shaken and disagrees with Eve who is discouraged by her excessive seriousness.
"But we're completely out of ideas. Maybe we should call Victoria and Aura on the west side."
"Hm, that's right."
Just at this moment, Kaizo suddenly felt a presence.
"Eve, lay down now." Taking Eve's hand, Kaizo pushes her to the ground.
"What's? Ka-Kaizo, this is not the time!"
"Take it easy!"
"Oh no. B-but, first time should be done in bed."
Ignoring the muttering Eve with her reddened face, Kaizo focused her attention on observing the surrounding existence.
(This is not a spirit, but the presence of a Spirit Contractor.)
While deleting his own presence, Kaizo put his hand on «Demon Slayer». Kaizo's serious expression made Eve stop talking.
Its presence can be felt in the bushes and approaching them. Most likely, the other party was already aware of Kaizo and Eve.
(Is this just the opposing team patrolling at night? If possible, I wish they could leave each other, but the other party seems quite determined. If we engage in a meeting battle now.).
Kaizo gulped at the momentary silence he felt.
(Although there is little chance of losing, timing is the most important thing right now. In that case, I will take the first step and finish it instantly!)
Kaizo made a decision while inserting divine power into the Nyx Rune. A silvery white light illuminated the dark night. Sensing the other party's momentary fear of brightness, Kaizo dashed into the depths of the undergrowth.
Pushing forward like a strong wind, he slashed at a godlike speed. The sound of metal clashing rang out as powerful sparks scattered in the darkness of the night.
(My sword is blocked!?)
The speed of such a reaction is not normal. Other people obviously succeeded enough. Moreover, although he did not use maximum strength, his opponent managed to survive the attack of «Demon Slayer».
(Maybe, this guy.).
Illuminated by the holy sword, the opponent's appearance finally entered Kaizo's gaze. The one who fended off Kaizo's sword with one hand, he was equipped with gloves. Her white hair was very conspicuous in the darkness, she was a girl with blue eyes.
"Ling Tian from «White Tiger»?"
They both spoke at the same time.
For a short time, the two of them maintained their elemental weapons in this engaged posture, not moving at all. At this moment, a series of footsteps rang out from the deeper bushes.
"Ling, what the fuck? Ah, you-you!"
The person who appeared was the ruler of «Four Dewa». Her Highness Xuan Sin Luina Imperial Princess.
"King of the lust of the beast Kirigaya Kaizo! Why are you here?!"
"The kings of animal lust, what the fuck?" Kaizo slumped his shoulders as if completely tired.
(I feel like all my strength has been lost.)
"Kaizo, what's really going on?"
Pursuing from behind, Eve also came. Ling used his other arm to hold Xuan back.
"Miss Xuan, please stay by my side."
Still holding his sword in the stance of the horses, Kaizo frowned.
(It looks very unusual. Why did «Four Dewa» leave their «Temple» and appear in this place at a time like this? Also, it was very unnatural for Xuan to only have Ling as his only bodyguard.)
"I didn't expect to see you here." Ling gritted his teeth, as if intending to guard Xuan with his life.
(It looks like something has happened. Based on the situation, perhaps a futile fight could be avoided.)
"Hey, Ling, can you wait a minute?"
"Why?"
"Frankly, I have no intention of fighting. Your side should be the same, right?" Saying that, Kaizo slowly drew her sword.
"Yes." Yeah." With a slightly surprised expression, Ling relaxed her combat stance.
(I know that. None of us wanted to attack.)
"Right now, I have no intention of fighting you. If we can leave each other in peace, it'll be a big help."
Convinced, Ling exhaled a sigh of relief.
On further inspection, Kaizo found her clothes torn and tattered, and she had numerous wounds on her arms and legs. This damage definitely did not last as long as the sword style this morning.
"For a Spirit Contractor of your level, who can hurt you to this level? Where are your other friends?"
Hearing Kaizo's question, Ling bit her lip as if suppressing a deep sense of disappointment and replied, "«Four Dewa» has been defeated. We fell into a witch's trap."
Surprising words were spoken.
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Kaizo and Eve listen to Ling's story at a location not far from the meeting just now. Despite the urgency of Tiana's search, the news regarding the witch who had defeated «Four Dewa» was too worrying.
Allegedly, the defeat of «Four Dewa» came from a witch disguised as one of their teammates, causing Xuan and the others to fall into a carefully set trap.
Taking on the appearance of others to deceive others. Most likely this witch was the same person as the Spirit Contractor who kidnapped Tiana.
Kaizo had just bowed to sit beside Xuan as he quickly distanced himself as if fleeing. He was really very wary of him, even for someone on the opposing team.
(But at least, he doesn't seem to be hurt.)
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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.