The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 76: The Cursed Armament Seal
"Well, their contracted spirit power went berserk, and there was even a fatal case, that's what I heard." Eve, who was appointed from the platform, answered clearly.
"That's right. It was said that the number of people whose bodies matched the Cursed Armament Seal, was only less than ten percent even among the elementalists."
Emilia's teacher continued, "However, despite the fact that the risks are evident, even now, the fact that illegal research continues means there are many people who seek power easily." Teacher Emilia told in a stern voice, and swung her staff.
Suddenly, Kaizo who thought the teacher's attitude was suspicious, she whispered to Eve in a soft voice, "He sincerely emphasized about the Cursed Armament Seal. This isn't the content of a basic subject, is it?"
"Yes. Actually, there was a notice for the Hybrid Knight this morning." Eve nodded slightly.
"Somehow, recently it seemed like there was a group illegally selling the Cursed Armament Seal in Academy City. Since this was the period before the Sword Style Festival, he might give a warning even during the lecture."
The sale of the Cursed Armament Seal was naturally forbidden within the Eldant Empire. The girls attending the academy must also truly understand the risks. However, even among them, there were such people, who would seize power easily.
In particular, for the team whose results were sluggish before the Sword Style Festival, it was not strange for some people to take the risk and do the implantation, and not realize the danger.
The planting of the Cursed Armament Seal cost a lot of money, but the princess girls attending the academy were mostly grand nobles who owned the territory.
As far as illegal organizations are concerned, it is a business that also has a much lower risk than hunting in spirit forests and selling sealed spirits on the black market, and can also increase huge profits.
“Having a hand in the Cursed Armament Seal is a weakness of the heart. However, the number one crime, was of course the people illegally handling the Cursed Armament Seal. As a knight, I will never forgive those who corrupted the academy!" Eve tightly clenched her fists, and muttered with determination.
Weakness of the heart that seeks dangerous strength. He can't curse that.
Anyone would also have the possibility of falling into that temptation. Even the arrogant Victoria Blade was like that. Desperate in her own weakness, she receives the mad spirit that Alicia presents.
Want to gain a strong power no matter what to do. It was something that Kaizo, who once held the title of strongest, could hardly understand.
Being able to exchange feelings with spirits despite being male. There was also a time when he was thinking of cursing that power, which was the same as that person, who was called the worst Demon King in history.
(However, I can imagine it,)
Kaizo directed his gaze to his left hand which was covered by leather gloves.
If he could not bring her back with his current strength, it was possible that he would eventually reach for that forbidden power. And use it until it breaks.
"How many such people have been captured by the Hybrid Knights?"
"Err, of course to expose this type of illegal organization, the Knights also concentrated all of their power, but since the attack the other day, the Knights also concentrated all of their power, our current condition is that we are suffering from a serious weakness."
"Is that so?"
Incident the other day. It was about the incident where Noah Alnest fought the Hybrid Knights, and stole highly classified materials from «Strategic»-class military spirit from the sealed library in the Academy.
There were five knights, who were injured back then. Next, Rin and Misha, who are also Eve's teammates, are injured during a mission in Mine City.
The total number of people in the Hybrid Knight was twenty people. So, that means a third of organizations are not functioning in their current state.
"Are your two teammates okay?"
"Ahh, they seem to have recovered until they can move their bodies. They had yet to recover to the point where they could return to the academy. If you had not come to help at that time, perhaps, the girls and I would definitely not be able to return to the academy. I have to thank you again."
“We were in that place because of our mission. It was natural to protect the peers in the academy. So Eve, it's not something that makes you feel indebted. We also received gifts and letters of thanks from the Knights." Kaizo reflexively makes a bitter smile at Eve who is always serious.
"It was something given to Team Salamander. What I'm saying is, err, that I should express more personal gratitude to you, or maybe I should say that I want to do it." Eve timidly muttered. It was unusual for him, who was always cold.
"What's? Say it out loud."
"I-I mean," Eve approached her body.
Smelling the faint yet fragrant smell of soap, Kaizo was spontaneously startled.
"Err, do you have any plans after the extra class?"
As Kaizo replied, Eve placed her hand on her chin as if she was a little confused.
"No, I have to refuse. It seems that I'm disliked by Victoria Blade," She calmly shook her head, and asked back, "Then, are you free at night?"
"Yes, as long as it's not too late,"
Kaizo tilted his head. "However, why?"
"Ah, I mean, err, a-I want you to help me teach me a lesson!"
"Studying?"
"That's right! N-didn't you promise to teach me now?!" Eve's face turned a dead red.
"Err, I did say that, but it's kind of sudden."
"You want to teach me or not, which one is it?!"
"I-I see, let's see, then five o'clock in front of the central auditorium, is that okay?"
"U-Um, I get it. Besides, I also have to prepare things."
"Prepared?"
"Bu-nothing, na-look forward to it!" After telling it unilaterally, Eve quickly hid her face under her textbook.
(What the fuck?)
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After the extra class ended and said goodbye to Eve, Kaizo hurriedly ran to the front of the academy's main gate.
"You're late, Kaizo!" Victoria let out a voice with her whip. He looks very angry.
"Gosh, a man making a woman wait is the worst."
"If I were queen, I'd cut off your head."
Aura and Tiana were also angry.
"Sorry," Kaizo obediently apologized.
"Kaizo, I want to eat parfait right away." Nyx motionlessly and expressionlessly stared at Kaizo.
"Yes, I keep relying on Nyx all the time. So, ask for anything today."
"I'm happy, Kaizo." Saying that, Nyx clasped Kaizo's hand tightly.
"W-What?"
Victoria and the others, the three of them became stiff as they froze.
"Hn, what's wrong?"
As Kaizo's hand remained fused with Nyx's, she turned around. The three of them continued glaring at Kaizo, as they groaned, "Gununu,"
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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.