The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 252: The Great Temple of the Oracle
Night's come. Dusk envelops «Wind Palace» hovering in the Astral Spirit sky.
After spending a tumultuous day with Viona, Kaizo returns with Eve and Tiana, who happen to be in the pool, to the palace where they are staying.
After this, Oracle about the final will be delivered by five spirit princesses at «Grand Shrine» from «Divine Ritual Obsession». They would meet once with the entire team to discuss their plans for what was to come.
Kaizo went to take a shower, then went to Victoria's room and knocked on her door.
"Victoria, it's time."
"Yes, the preparation is done. You can come in."
He opened the door and found Victoria and the others sitting on the bed playing Old Maid.
"I'm winning. It made 17 wins with 2 losses." Victoria threw the cards.
"A-once again!"
"It will stay the same no matter how many times we do it. You are an open book."
"How frustrating!" Aura shouted with teary eyes.
It seemed that the two of them were doing a simple purification in the bathroom since their hair was still wet. The hair stuck to their necks was somehow sexy.
"Do you play cards all the time?"
"Yes, it's heating up without me noticing!"
"Although I was also thinking of inviting you, where have you been all this time?"
"Ah, no, I just went to town for lunch."
There was no way he could say he was dating an ace from an enemy team.
"Gosh, if it's lunch, I'll make it for you."
"Ba-even I can at least make lunch!"
"No, eating charcoal for dinner is too heavy in my stomach." Kaizo muttered while sweating coldly.
"Kaizo, welcome back." Nyx who was playing with Salamander ran over.
"Yes, sorry to leave you this morning. Here, cake from the night cafe." Kaizo presented the cake box and the sword spirit eyes sparkled.
Just then, Eve opened the door and entered.
"Everyone, what are you doing? We'll be late if we don't."
"There's still an hour left." Victoria breathed in disbelief.
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The nobles watching had already gathered at the Great Temple. A majestic bonfire raged in front of the huge stone gate and the serious *'Aria' of the «Divine Ritual Obsession» princess maids could be heard.
*Aria: Some kind of whisper/prayer.
Undoubtedly, the five spirit girls received the Oracle at the deepest part of the Grand Shrine.
"There are many people as usual."
"Victoria, if you're scared, do you want to hold hands?"
Kaizo teases her and Victoria turns her face away from her.
"Y-yeah, wait, I'm not-not scared!"
They walked down the hall that stretched from the stone gate, and little sister Aura waved her hand after noticing them.
"Ahh, brother and all!"
"Minerva!" Aura hugged her younger sister who came running over.
"Since you're not here with dad, you'll get lost in this crowd."
"Karmila's here so I'm fine."
Karmila the servant nodded from behind Minerva.
"That's true but, by the way, you're not here with Lesley?"
"Yes, we were with him halfway through, but it looks like we lost him."
"I'm sorry. I have to accompany Miss Minerva so..." Karmila lowered her head as if she had no reason.
"No, Lesley's always lost." Aura sighed.
"The main criterion of a Neidfrost waitress is she's sweet." Aura said that as if it was very clear.
"True, Lesley and Karmila did qualify for that."
Karmila's ears twitched in response to Kaizo's words.
"Oh, your ears are red, Karmila, what's wrong?"
"It's okay. I'm fine." Karmila answered expressionlessly at Minerva's seductive smile.
"Haa, Kaizo is really a natural demon king." Tiana sighed.
And suddenly, Kaizo's shoulder was hit from behind.
"Excuse me, Kirigaya Kaizo."
Turning around, an old man with a very good physique was glaring sharply at Kaizo. A fearless face like an eagle. Short trimmed blue hair.
He somehow got the impression that there was a great resemblance to someone he knew well.
"Umm, you?"
Kaizo furrowed her brows suspiciously, and Eve let out a surprised voice beside her, "Grandfather!"
"Grandfather? Wait, it's impossible!"
Kaizo quickly noticed.
(Then this old man was the imperial top Advisor on military matters, Duke Veilmist)
A hero of the Vinral War who has made great contributions. To be honest, rather than word of mouth, just looking at it, he was an important noble.
Victoria, Aura, and even Tiana who came from the royal family nodded respectfully. Kaizo, who was staring blankly in astonishment, was nudged lightly by Victoria and hurriedly nodded respectfully.
"You don't have to be too stiff. Raise your head," Duke Veilmist nodded calmly and hit Kaizo on the shoulder, "i've heard a lot about you from Eve. Your achievements in «Sword» Style Festival are truly amazing."
"Umm, that's an honor." Kaizo answered like that while still confused. He had imagined someone more chatty like Eve's grandfather, but unexpectedly he seemed honest.
"We're troubling you with Lucia's problem. I was told that you were the one who decided on that misguided stupid idea. He said he wanted to see you once again after he finished atoning for his crimes."
"Ah, brother did it, to Kaizo?" Eve interrupted, looking like she was hesitating.
"What, are you interested?" Duke Veilmist teasingly patted his granddaughter on the head.
"Ti-no, that..." Eve's face turned crimson and she twisted her fingers.
Seeing that, Duke Veilmist nodded as if he had reaffirmed something and called out to him, "Son Kaizo."
"Eh?"
He leaned against Kaizo's ear and whispered, "I'll leave Eve to you. She has too serious and stubborn points, but she's a real girl. I believe you have no problem with her background?"
"Umm, what are you?!" He tried to ask, but his shoulder was gripped.
"Yet..." Duke Veilmist's voice weakened.
"Fraud is not allowed, they are not allowed. You better remember this. If you make my granddaughter cry, the full military might of the Veilmist family standing at the head of the warrior class will be your enemy." The old man's fingertips dug out his shoulders.
(This old man has a crazy grip!)
Kaizo shuddered, if he made Eve cry, he might actually get killed.
"With that, I'll excuse you. I'll expect your victory." Duke Veilmist smiled gently and left quietly.
"Ka-Kaizo, what did my grandfather tell you?"
"Ah, no, he entrusted you to me. Te-of course he means as a teammate." Kaizo scratched his head while turning his eyes.
"I-I understand." Eve held onto her chest as if relieved.
"It looks like another team is coming too."
Everyone turned to the stone gate hearing Victoria's words. The ones who entered were the «Knight Emperor Naga» spearheaded by Viona Spellister.
"Vio..." Kaizo was about to call, but he changed his mind when their eyes met.
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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.