The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 228: End of Tempest
After setting up a branch store in the business district «Wind Palace», royal noble cafe "La Parfait" a lot of visitors. Inside the shop, a loud sound of cheers echoed.
"Congratulations on the progress of «Tim Salamander» to the final!"
The one who gave that cheer with a smile was his servant, Lesley.
"Fuu, that's the obvious result with me there!"
"As expected of you, princess!"
Aura combed her hair and Lesley clapped her hands in return.
"Wait a minute, you're not the only one doing something."
"Umm, I always give support from behind, but I also want to show off more on the front line!"
"What's the point of a sniper being on the front lines?!" Victoria scoffed and looked astonished.
At the daily scene before him, Kaizo thought, (We actually came back triumphantly, no,) and heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.
On an isolated terrain for seven days, a recurring battle of survival between Spirit Contractors takes place, «Tempest». The return of Kaizo and the others from the stage was also a long time ago.
Teleported to the grand shrine of «Divine Ritual Obsession» using transportation magic, the person who appeared before Kaizo and the others was the «Fire Spirit Maiden» he had nurtured earlier, Hilda Adonai.
Standing in front of Kaizo's nervous group, she smiled gently as she read out the announcement of the «Divine Obsession» Ritual. The «Magic Stone» count of Team Salamander is nineteen stones.
"Congratulations, you will advance to the final as a fourth team" he said.
At that moment, the princesses who usually fought endlessly hugged each other and rejoiced. And now, «Tim Salamander» has ordered "La Parfait" and is celebrating the victory.
"Wuaaa, a peach tart looks really good." Victoria said with her twintail hair swaying happily.
On a large wooden table, a large parfait with artwork such as cream, colorful ice cream, fragrant baked sweets, fruit combination dishes, and a wide variety of cakes lined up.
"My squirrel-shaped cake is also funny. Too bad to eat this."
"This cream puff contains raspberries. It'll be a good reference."
Gathering in front of the sweet candy, the girls were playing around innocently. Somehow, it made one want to smile just by looking at it.
As Tiana lifted the cup of black coffee, she smiled and said, "Fun, no, this kind of thing. We can't have a tea party in the middle of a real fight."
Yes, thanks to the pro-level cook, Aura, the content of their meal was incredible compared to the other teams, but as expected, they could not hold an elegant tea party.
"That's right. Besides, we haven't had a hot bath in a long time."
"While on the sword-style field, we were only purifying a small fountain."
"That's right," Aura gave a big nod in response to Victoria's words.
They had purified their bodies at the inn in the city before the party. Come to think of it, he could smell the scent of the shampoo flowers that smelled from their hair.
It was something she had realized ever since she started living with Victoria in the academy, that the girls who had just come out of the bathroom had a gentle and soothing scent to them.
(Instead, is not that perverted thinking.)
With slightly flushed cheeks, Kaizo shook his head from side to side.
"Hmm?"
Looking up, the girl with silvery-white hair who was sitting next to him looked at Kaizo expressionlessly. Mysterious purple eyes. White skin like fresh milk. Spirit Contracted Kaizo, Nyx.
"Kaizo, is there any tofu cake?"
"No, as I thought, there doesn't seem to be any tofu cake." Kaizo scratched his cheek restlessly.
Tofu is a special product from Kaizo's hometown where he was born, a pudding made from soybeans. Previously, Aura had made it and it seemed like Nyx liked it.
"Is that so?" Say Nyx with her shoulders sunken in disappointment.
"It's not cake, but if you want ice cream to know, it's here."
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"So there are some!"
Nyx's eyes that lost their light suddenly regained their brilliance.
"Know, know ♪" While humming himself like a song, he brought a spoon to his mouth. That expressionless face became slightly sagging around the edge of his mouth.
"That's great, Nyx."
Staring at Nyx's happy-looking expression, Kaizo remembered.
(In hindsight, Nyx wasn't with us the last time we came here.)
Back then, Nyx who had saved Kaizo was temporarily eliminated from this world. After coming into contact with the memories of the previous contractor, Sizuan Imuruk, he had closed his heart.
(But it doesn't seem so, Nyx has returned.)
After accepting his destiny as a demonic sword, he had opened his heart. Now, Nyx is next to Kaizo, and they sit with their friends around the table.
Such a reality, it could truly be considered a miracle. Kaizo placed her hands on Nyx's head while eating ice cream and stroked her.
"Fuaa, Kaizo?" Nyx sighed as she narrowed her eyes as if to show it tasted good.
The princesses glared at Kaizo with dissatisfaction. Suddenly, Eve then cleared her throat, "However, we should not be happy just yet. There's still a final battle."
"Yes. Moreover, the ranking of each opposing team is far above ours."
"That's right."
Heavy atmosphere hanging on the table. The other three teams that advanced to the final were mostly the ones they had hoped for.
In third place, «Knight Emperor Naga» is led by Viona Spellister.
In second place, «Sacred Spirit Knights» led by Saint Luna Airis.
And of course, in the first position, «Tim Inferno» is led by Rei Assar.
It was said that they had annihilated the other nine teams and collected over fifty «Magic Stones».
"Can we win, I wonder. Against «Rei Assar» it."
Tiana dropped her empty cup with a noise.
"Tiana, are you okay?"
"Y-yeah, my hand just slipped." Tiana nodded as if to flatten it.
(What?)
Due to his unusual demeanor, Kaizo had a bad premonition, but just then, as if to remove the heavy atmosphere in the air, the doorbell rang.
"Congratulations on your progress to the finals, brother!"
"Geez, Minerva!" Surprised, Aura got up from her seat.
The one who opened the door and entered was a little girl with platinum blonde hair that shone as if basking in the sun. Glassy emerald eyes. With a blue ribbon, it was a perfect fit for her, a beautiful girl.
Aura's sister, Minerva Neidfrost.
Minerva ran towards Aura and buried her face in her chest with a carefree saying, "Sister, that's really great!"
"Geez, Minerva, with everyone looking, this is disrespectful!" Aura scolded Minerva with a red face.
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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.