The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 215: The Story of the Four Gods
Xuan glared sharply at Kaizo, "Hmm, Kirigaya Kaizo, you intend to commit violent s*sexual to me, is that what you are trying to do?"
"As if someone would do that! What am I in your eyes?"
"Hmph, the rumors about you have spread to my country. The Demon King Kaizo's gaze was enough to seduce a pure girl, while a single touch of her fingertips was enough to make a virgin pregnant!"
"What the hell is that rumor!? Am I a monster!?"
"Ka-Kaizo, is that true!? Wh-what should I do now, if I don't report to my father immediately, I'll get angry."
"Eve, don't tell me you believe those rumors too!?"
Somehow, it felt like the rumors were not only spreading like crazy, but also getting worse and hurting her more mentally than physically.
"Huh, whatever. Let's hear your story next." Kaizo sighed deeply and urged Ling to continue.
Ling nodded and continued, "The magician revealed himself after we retreated from the unfavorable sword style against Team Salamander."
His face was full of disappointment, Ling told how «Four Dewa» was destroyed.
During the sword style against the Kaizo team, Mion from «Vermilion Bird» had apparently been replaced with a fake one. After revealing himself, the witch ordered several hundred demon spirits hiding in the forest to surround and attack «Four Dewa».
Just involved «Tim Salamander» in sword style, «Four Dewa» is too tired to exert decent resistance. Seeing that they were about to be hunted down, Miao from «Azure Dragon» voluntarily sacrificed herself to let princess Xuan and Ling escape.
"The person who turned into Mion is Sefira Blum from «Team Inferno»." Ling said the name in pain.
"That girl, yeah."
It was the Demon Witch who sent the snake to «Barrier» Team Salamander this morning.
(In hindsight, he was also very obsessed with Tiana back then. I remembered something mentioned about «Queen Darkness», but what exactly does that mean?)
With a mysterious expression, Eve muttered, "It seems, the person who disguised himself as Kaizo and kidnapped Tiana is also that witch."
Kaizo turned to face Xuan and Ling, "So, what are your plans from now on?"
"Hmph, the answer is obvious, stupid!"
"Of course, we should take back the «Magic Stones» that the magicians stole from our comrades, Miao, Hakua, and Mion. Although taking back «Magic Stones» will not bring them back into the game, we should hold a memorial ceremony at least for them."
"Have a memorial ceremony? But they're not dead, are they?" Kaizo remarked cynically with half-sniped eyes.
"I also want to take their «Magic Stones». Even though I want revenge, if this continues, we won't be able to win the «Style Festival of Sword»."
"Da-in that case, risking the big name of our great empire, «Tim Inferno» will be defeated!"
"I appreciate your spirit and confidence, but do you have the corresponding combat potential, meaning as «Four Dewa» at the moment?"
"Hmm, ta-but..." Xuan stammered at a loss for words.
(Obviously they have no plan either)
But in that case, this makes negotiations easier. Looking at the two girls in turn, Kaizo spoke up. "Hey, I have a suggestion. How about we combine forces?"
Apart from that, their opponent was the Spirit Contractor under «Inferno» Team. The more allies, the better.
"Hmm, join? With you?" Xuan revealed an unwise expression of disdain.
"De-in other words, you-you want me to satisfy your earthly desires?"
"W-what!?"
"That's totally wrong! Eve, stop wielding your sword recklessly!" Kaizo clutched his head in despair.
"Miss Xuan, I believe agreeing to their advice would better serve our interests."
Unexpectedly, the one who supported Kaizo right now was Ling.
"No matter what, if I had to do it myself, defeating the witch was truly a challenge. Moreover, this person was not an immoral evil king as rumored. After engaging him in battle, I have realized this fact."
"Hmm, if Ling says so, then fine." Very reluctantly, Xuan finally nodded.
"Then it's decided. Alliance between «Team Salamander» and «Four Dewa» is hereby established."
Kaizo and Ling fight boxing.
"By the way, do you know where Sefira Blum is?"
"Miss Xuan can use «Virgin» as long as there is a temple or holy spring. With that we can get the witch's move."
"I remember «Clairvoyance» was the highest form of ritual magic. It's impressive, even though it's so small."
"Hmph, now you've finally shown some respect. Hmm, I'm not small! Like you, I am also sixteen years old!" The imperial princess roared while crying loudly while throwing a small pebble towards Kaizo.
(Hmm, of course, Karmila acted much more mature than him.)
"A temple or holy spring, yes. In that case, let's go back to «Temple» first." Eve suggested at this time.
"Yes, I'll call Victoria and Aura back. Eve, why don't you take the two of them back to «Temple»?"
"Yes, okay."
Saying goodbye to Eve and the others, Kaizo headed towards Victoria and Aura.
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POV: The Victoria Blade
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Meanwhile, the Crow Class combo from Victoria and Aura was looking in the forest on the west side. Salamander and Fenrir are assigned to search for traces of Tiana's divine power.
"Looks like he must have been through here."
"Yes, but it will be very difficult to continue tracking from here. Anyway, let's meet Kaizo first."
Turning around to return, Aura asked the question, "So, why did you fight with Her Imperial Princess Royal Highness?"
"It has nothing to do with you."
"Maybe about the chest?"
"Of course not!" Victoria could only roar furiously.
"Tiana seems to be quite troubled by the style of the sword this morning." He explained what had just happened in the forest. Clearly, all the parts related to Kaizo, were omitted.
"Doing «Elemental Aero» regardless of own training? That's too dangerous!"
"That's right. However, that doesn't mean I can't understand Tiana's impatience. Even for myself, I once went through a period of anxiety when I sought strength to participate in the «Style Festival of Sword»."
Victoria recalled what had happened two months earlier. Due to his excessive desire for power, when he made an offer for a dangerous sealed spirit.
(Has Kaizo ever experienced such a phase?)
During the sword style against «Four Dewa», he has shown incredible skill in sword style. Once that level of strength was reached, there might not be any need to worry like this.
(Once my mind is on Kaizo, it feels like I can't stay calm. Seriously, this is all Tiana's fault for saying such a thing!)
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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.