67 3. The Devil Wilgarodomus




"The Demon King ......? ......?

 I stared at the skull in front of me in surprise.

 The distance between me and him was about seven meters.
 Naturally, it was within range of my skills.

 But the skull was still standing there.
It doesn't seem to have been affected by the [Fixed Damage] ......, which means it doesn't have any hostile or harmful intentions towards me.

 Or...

 I extend my right hand and release a black chain.
 But as soon as the chain touches the skull, it fades away like a blur.

 After a while, it reassembles and forms a skull.
 So this thing isn't a real thing...?

My body has already been destroyed. "My main body has already been destroyed by that abominable hero Yuno.

 The Demon Lord said.

I am what's left of him. I'm what's left of the Demon Lord Vilgarodomus' thirst for life. Regret. Delusion. And... hope.
"Like the Demon Lord's residual thoughts at ......?
"That's pretty much it.

 A skull nodding at my question.

"So, what do you want from me? The Demon King.

 I'm not letting my guard down and look at the bed.
 The skull nods at my question.

I'm not sure what to say. I just want to talk to you.

 And the Demon Lord.

"You are the one who encountered the abyss of darkness, the abyss. You are the one with the deepest darkness in this world. Therefore, I have a favor to ask of you.
"Request: ......?
"Help me to reappear in this world," he said.

 I stared at the skull in front of me.
 What he's saying is...

"You want me to help you revive the Demon Lord?
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it'll be fine. The Demon Lord is the ultimate example of this. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

 The Demon Lord says plainly.

 The one who created the demon race is "The Abyss" ......?
 I was surprised inwardly.

I'm not sure what to do with it. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

 The Demon Lord proceeded to speak plainly.

It's not like you have any obligation to help me.

 I sniffed.
 I'm not going to be able to do that.

You have no reason to. But there is an advantage.
"What?
"I'll grant you your wish.

 The skull's mouth rattled noisily.
 He's smiling.

"I'll give you the whole world.
"That's a very Demon Lord-like offer.

 I twisted the edges of my mouth and smiled back.

I refuse.
"...... Hmm.

 The Demon Lord grunted.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to do it.
"My revenge, .......
"Your target, Yuno the Brave, will eventually gain great power. I'll give you the means to fight it.
"A great power. ......?
The more the host's willpower is strengthened, the more the light will shine. The power of will is desire.

 The more the host's willpower increases, the more the light shines.

It can be described as desire or craving. And the host and those around it, under the influence of [the light], make the desire grow. The light strengthens the host's will, and the strengthened host's will strengthens the light, and so on, increasing its power. That is the warriors chosen by the light.
"Does this mean that Juno will become even stronger in the future?
You're still better than me for now. But when the heroes grow in strength you may be caught unawares. Yes, just as he did when he defeated me. The hero who awakened to the true [light]...
"Do I have the power to fight that?

 In other words... you're making a deal with the Demon Lord?

    What?



 SIDE Harold

 Harold's head felt as if it were covered with a thick blur.
 His consciousness was not clear.

 What comes to mind is a beautiful woman in black.

 The demon race, the Franjuras.
 The beautiful vampire true ancestor had stolen Harold's heart.
 He pledged his absolute loyalty to her and became her servant.

 From now on, he fights for the demon tribe.
 So, the holy sword in my hand, the Garlev, will be wielded to protect the demon race and to carry out the orders of Franjulas.

 Gleam ......!

 From that holy sword, light suddenly flooded in.
 At the same time, an intense numbness ran through my body.

"d*mn ...... ohhh ohhh ohhh ......!

 The numbness is accompanied by pain, and gradually awakens the stupefied consciousness.

"I ...... am ......?

 Harold shook his head lightly and looked around.
 A room in a dark castle.

I'm sure you've heard of it.

 The memory came back clearly.
 The blurry feeling in my head began to clear.

"d*mn, I never thought I'd succumb to a vampire. ......

 Harold gritted his teeth.
 It's the greatest humiliation for a hero to bend the knee before a demon enemy.

 I will never forgive you.

I'll pay you back double for this.

 Harold stood up slowly.

 Where are the others?
 Should I search the castle first...?

 Harold left the room with the holy sword in his hand.

 Thud, thud, thud ......!

 The holy sword in his right hand is pulsating hotly....