The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 235: Mysterious Attacks
After Aidenwyth left the mansion, Kaizo immediately began to clean up. It started out as an unusual maid job, but she eventually gained that skill.
As he walked down the aisle that had expensive carpets lying along it, he began to think about his skills.
(I really don't know anything but fighting.)
All this time, he had never been allowed to realize that. Pupils from «Instructional School» is just a tool for slaughtering purposes. They were never taught unnecessary knowledge.
Alicia had given him knowledge of the outside world, but their time together was too short. Especially in their first encounter, Kaizo sees him as nothing but an enemy he must defeat.
He wondered if «Instructional» School was really dissolved by the empire. She did not have very strong feelings about it, but what flashed through her mind was the gray-haired girl who disappeared into the flames.
The girl who called him her brother and adored him. Second place «Queen» from «Instructional» School, Mia Vialine. Whether he was killed by that fire or captured by the spirit knights, he wondered.
(After all, that seems impossible.)
Shrugging, he opened Aidenwyth's study with the key he had been given. Books were arranged and lined up on bookshelves that covered the entire wall and many documents were piled up on the office desk.
"It seems like what he said about being a university graduate is true." Kaizo muttered and stepped into the room with a broom in hand.
It was a room larger than he had imagined. It is possible to prevent damage to research materials, no windows. Instead, the illumination of the spirit crystal illuminated the entire room dimly.
A glass cabinet decorated with raw spirit crystals and a collection of demonic accessories. They were undoubtedly items with unreasonable prices. And among them, he realized there was a flashy medal left behind haphazardly.
"It's..."
In the center of the wooden shield, a beautiful spirit crystal was embedded, and Aidenwyth's name was engraved on the metal plate.
"Medallies awarded to winners of the «Style Festival of Sword», yes."
The Spirit Contractor Festival, also called "Swar Style Festival" happens every few years or maybe decades at «Astral Spirit».
Looks like this is an item from over twenty years ago when «Blue» Palace Witches came out as winners.
"Swielding style, yes."
He remembered what Aidenwyth had said a few days ago. It was just that the sword style was uncomfortable in various ways. It was not suitable for the Sword Style Festival.
(That's what he said.)
He wondered what was the difference with the sword technique he had been taught at «Instructional School».
(My sword technique cannot reach «Biru» Palace Magician.)
He is sure that he has said «Absolute Blade Arts». As if piercing through the void in one's consciousness, it was an inexplicable sword technique.
Until now, it was the only sword technique that Kaizo could not see after once.
(Why?)
'You're strong. But after all, it was empty power.'
(I don't understand. I know nothing but that power.)
Away from the wardrobe, this time he looked at the table. And there, he saw an item that would shock anyone, and make Kaizo flinch.
An ancient book with leather ties. The title engraved in tongues is, «Key Edith».
(No way, he already got it!?)
Of course, it was not the original but a copy. Even so, there should still be information about the legendary grade demon accessory, «Edith's Ring», which was sealed by Alicia.
Kaizo extended his hand without hesitation. He didn't really learn the ancient language, but thanks to Alicia, he was able to decipher its meaning to some extent.
If he at least understood his methods, the process itself didn't seem too difficult. If he were to use the ritual equipment gathered inside the room, he should be able to immediately begin the spirit liberation ritual.
The sound of bells ringing out. It was a notification that an intruder had entered the «Barrier» mansion.
"Kuu, at a time like this!" Biting his tongue, Kaizo turned his gaze to the door. His eyes opened in surprise.
A shadow with a small body wrapped in black cloth stood on the other side of the door.
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Kaizo immediately turned his mind into a battle mode. His opponent was short in stature with a feminine stature. A gal. If that was the case, the chances of him becoming a Spirit Contractor were extremely high.
Kaizo quickly grabbed the twin swords under her skirt and gathered the divine power in her hand. This was the first time a murderous elementalist had come to the mansion. By no means, they should not be the remnants of «Instructional School».
"It's a pity but «The Blue» Palace Witch is not here." Kaizo said those words, but the killer was not bothered at all. He stood there wordlessly while sending out killing intent.
(Aidenwyth wasn't the target? If not, then what exactly?)
Momentary. From the killer's finger, a ball is formed. Taking aim at Kaizo, he launched the ball.
(Spirit magic?! As expected, a Spirit Contractor!)
As he reflexively moved to dodge, he realized. On the table behind him was «Edith» key needed to free Alicia.
He turned around in an instant. He stopped him with a twin sword infused with divine power. But even if it was infused with divine power, something like a sword could not deflect spirit magic.
"Gruah!"
The black ball that hit his blade exploded right in front of him. Kaizo's body was thrown violently and slammed into the wall.
"Uahhh!"
In the place where the ball had exploded, an air-like hole had opened and the twin sword fragments that had stopped the spirit magic had been removed without a trace.
"Magic «Destruction», yes!"
This one was on a different level from all the assassins who had come to the mansion before. The assassin wordlessly fired several black balls at him.
Kaizo quickly picked up «Edith» Key and dropped himself to the ground. Black balls exploded overhead. Fractions from the wooden cabinet were broken by the technique of grazing his cheeks.
(Don't tell me, the target is this book!?)
However, his opponent fired his magic haphazardly. He decided his goal was not recovery, but destruction. Kaizo tightened his grip on the book in his hand.
(I definitely won't let go of this.)
This book is the only key to freeing the girl.
(Allen.).
The girl with black wings who wore a night-colored dress. As they parted, the final smile he showed her was engraved deeply in his mind.
With the rest of the twin swords in his left hand and a copy in his right hand, Kaizo confronts the killer.
Basically, with book safety as a priority, he preferred to retreat at this point, but unfortunately there were no windows in this room, he said, and the only exit was behind the assassin who was currently standing in the way.
(It seems I have no choice but to defeat him.)
The killer stretched out his finger. Instantly, the black balls were fired in sequence. There was nowhere to hide in the room, but with the general knowledge of the average battle technician it was quite difficult.
Kaizo kicked the floor and moved from wall to ceiling for a moment, avoiding all balls with minimal movement.
Killer specialty «Instructional» school, three-dimensional meta movement. What's more, the Kaizo version of it has been dubbed «Three Shadow», another world movement.
The first signs of agitation were born on the black-clothed killer. Kaizo kicked the ceiling and jumped. Closing the distance in an instant, he unleashed a slash attack. But the blade only cut through the air to no avail.
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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.