chapter 27
The status of being the leader of the combat team under the direct control of the Great Demon King.
It’s not a situation where I’m familiar with the Demon Realm, but I’m sure I’m not of a low status.
There will be a sense of weight suitable for the seat.
But what can I say?
‘Isn’t that a lot of effort?’
Harold was busy praising Erina in front of me.
“Erina-sama has great talent. It could be taken for granted that he is Trebius-sama’s blood relative, but he also has a passion that only believes in talent and is not conceited.”
He seemed to have talent.
Obviously, it was because it was a standout ability even compared to other students.
There was also passion.
‘It’s not something normal people would do to go to the arena and fight in the first place.’
Even more so if you consider your identity.
It wasn’t normal for anyone to see that the great demon king’s flesh and blood, especially the daughter, went to such a rough place and even fought.
Of course, I was the same, but it was a decision that was possible because I had various experiences as a Hunter.
If it was the original Kyler, he probably wouldn’t have done it.
“Erina-sama won’t easily lose to anyone her age.”
Oops… lost to me
It’s super easy too.
“Besides, he is kind to everyone and has a likable personality.”
Did you rush at someone you see for the first time?
I felt completely disgusted.
“You are so thoughtful that every action has a meaning.”
Did you think about committing it once?
Does such a person run away?
‘How well did you act for other people?’
At this point, I wonder if he is a different person from the person I know.
I’ve only met them a few times, but the Erina I knew never fit that description.
Maybe it was just that the pods were soaked in the eyes of Harold and the people around him.
“I heard you ran away, but you don’t seem to be too concerned.”
“Ha ha, can that be? If we hadn’t been worried, we wouldn’t have come to Demonic like this.”
That’s it.
If it was a combat team under the direct control of the Great Demon King, it would be strong, and each move would attract attention, so it was not a group that would move recklessly.
“okay.”
“Because Lady Trevius personally asked Veigar for his understanding and ordered us to visit. Of course, I have a different main purpose, but my mission is to make sure Erina-sama is doing well. by the way… .”
Harold stroked his chin and said.
“It’s embarrassing that you haven’t met Erina-sama.”
“What do you mean?”
“There is a high possibility that Erina-sama will avoid me. You’re probably worried that you’ll be taken back to the Devil’s Castle again.”
Even so, he asked me to pretend he didn’t know me.
“Are you thinking of taking me back?”
“That’s right. In the first place, the Great Demon King ordered us to make sure that we are doing well, so we are in a situation where we have to follow suit.”
“Can’t you communicate your intentions using a contact familiar or a communication orb?”
“I tried several times, but they didn’t accept it. And there is a high probability that you won’t believe me even if I tell you, so it’s best to meet and talk to them in person.”
Judging from her words, there seems to be no reason for Erina to keep running away.
‘Hmm… Should I just tell the truth?’
But even if I told her about my meeting with Erina, it wouldn’t be much help in catching her right away.
In the first place, I met him only a few times, and the places I met were all different places.
‘No. Wait a minute.’
Now that I think about it, if I go back to the place where I met him, there’s a chance that I’ll run into him.
Erina is interested in training and strong opponents.
It seems like they go around often, but surprisingly, the probability of visiting the same place often is high.
‘It hasn’t been long since we met at the grand banquet hall, so it’s unlikely that he went to the arena.’
If that’s the case, I think you’ll be staying within Demonic.
The most likely place is the first vacant lot you met.
It is the best place for quiet training with few people, so it is definitely a place that Erina will use frequently.
Jetty and Albion first met him there, and so did I.
‘I haven’t met a few times, but it’s worth going to the same place twice.’
Actually, there is no reason for me to help Harold find Erina. After all, it was clear that it would be caught on its own after time.
However.
‘It’s not bad to leave a debt to such a strong person.’
In addition, I wanted to see Erina getting scolded.
Now that you’ve made your decision, it’s time to act.
I said looking at Harold.
“I’m not sure, but I think you know where the person Harold-sama is looking for is.”
“yes? Are you sure?”
“I’ve seen someone wearing a mask similar to Harold’s a few times.”
At my words, Harold’s voice rose.
“Erina-sama will be right. In the first place, this mask was given to only a few people whom Trevius trusts. It’s hard to find counterfeits.”
That’s what I smashed.
It’s only half broken to be precise, but it’s true that it’s broken.
‘Was it such a valuable item?’
Thinking back, the mask I saw in the arena was a little different from when I first encountered it.
If the first mask had a very luxurious feel, the next mask looked ordinary.
I think it was probably worn as a spare.
‘I’m a little sorry.’
It was because he had broken the precious mask given to only a few people.
However, since it was Erina’s fault, who jumped in first, there was no need for me to keep worrying.
For now, the priority is to bring Harold in front of Erina.
“Let’s go first.”
“Please.”
I headed to the clearing with Harold.
* * *
“Haap!”
A large open space where dozens of people can gather.
There was a woman who occupied the empty lot alone.
Silvery white hair.
Skin as white as hair.
Every single one of them has flawless features.
It had a bit of a youthful feel to it, but it was a look that could be called beautiful by anyone.
And a large, thick greatsword that did not suit her slender body exuded a presence in her hand.
“Whoa.”
The sword in her hand began to move slowly.
Booong!
Heavy but fast swordsmanship.
It was a contradictory expression, but there was nothing that could better describe her swordsmanship.
“ha.”
A woman who stopped practicing and suddenly sighed.
Her gaze turned to the side.
There was a white mask with half blown off.
“Ah, what should I do?”
The woman restlessly stamping her feet was Erina.
“I didn’t know that Harold would come to visit me in person.”
From the time I secretly entered Demonic, I expected that my father would make a move someday.
But I never thought they would react so quickly, even sending it to Frozen.
Besides, there was a bigger problem.
“I would be more scolded if I knew that I broke and ate the White Glory my father gave me… .”
White Mask White Glory was no ordinary mask.
It was an artifact that helped to achieve the highest efficiency in training the Evil Force, which was handed down from generation to generation in the Great Demon King’s family, and was as precious as that.
It would be difficult to see the effect later on, but for Erina, who still needs to grow up a lot, it shouldn’t have been damaged at all.
It was a valuable item, but the fact that it was a gift from my father was more important.
“But why did it break so easily?”
I still don’t understand.
Clearly, Kyler Diablick was strong.
To a certain extent, he easily exceeded his own expectations that he thought would be a match.
But even so, White Glory was not a weak treasure that could easily be damaged.
No matter how you think about it, it was a strange thing.
“Ac, I need to practice.”
It’s not that the answer comes out just because you think it’s complicated.
All I had to do was swing my sword coolly for now.
“Because Harold won’t be able to find me right now anyway… uh?”
In an instant, I saw someone’s figure in the distance.
“wrong… Did you see it?”
An existence that shouldn’t appear here right now.
I see the appearance of an existence that I shouldn’t meet.
“no way… It won’t be.”
Erina rubs her eyes.
But the sight that came into my eyes did not change.
“uh… ?”
Her big eyes began to shake violently.
‘Even, I have to run away.’
Erina hurriedly tried to pull herself away.
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Unfortunately, the opponent’s reaction was too quick.
“Erina-sama!”
Harold approached, closing the distance in an instant, blocking Erina’s way.
“Ah, ahaha. It’s been a while.”
“okay. how are you?”
“Yes, I was fine. By the way… I’m a bit busy with work… .”
“Hmm… Okay. Then I should immediately tell Veigar that I will take Erina.”
“… Come to think of it, I’m not busy. It would be nice to talk… .”
“Haha, is that so? Fortunately, the.”
Harold smiled at Erina, whose attitude changed in an instant.
The initiative was already in Harold’s hands.
“Erina-sama is still the same.”
“It’s only been about a month since I left the castle, of course.”
“By the way… .”
As Harold looked around, something caught his gaze.
And slowly, his expression began to harden.
“Erina-sama, what is that?”
“What? ah… .”
Embarrassment appeared on Erina’s face.
In the direction Harold was pointing at, there was White Glory, which had been split in half.
“If my eyes weren’t mistaken… That looks like White Glory.”
“… My eyes weren’t wrong.”
“Can you explain why it’s like that?”
“that is… .”
In Erina’s eyes, the culprit behind all of this suddenly appeared.
It wasn’t enough that he ate White Glory, so Kyler Diablick refused his request and brought Harold here.
“That person did it!”
… … !
this year?
* * *
Just in case, as expected, Erina was in this empty lot.
It was good to have Harold and Erina run into each other easily, but the situation was strange.
‘Why are you suddenly turning an arrow at me?’
Of course, it is true that I broke that mask.
It may be more valuable than you think.
However, if you look at the cause in the first place, it’s the fault of Erina, who jumped in first.
So there was no reason for me to receive such resentful glances.
“Miss Kylers… Didn’t you say you’ve never met Erina-sama before?”
He asked politely, but there was a hint of displeasure in his words.
“I think you can ask Erina behind you.”
Erina then shouted in a fit of rage.
“Bad people! You asked me to say I don’t know.”
“I definitely said I didn’t know. We just happened to come here together and run into each other by chance.”
“Really bad… .”
Harold, who understood the situation through the conversation between me and Erina, lowered his head.
“sorry. I think I misunderstood a bit.”
“no.”
“But the fact that Kyler-sama destroyed White Glory… Are you saying that the two of you have already had a confrontation?”
“Yes, I competed once.”
Erina, who had been listening to the story, stepped forward.
“Harold, that person is strange. It’s strong, but I don’t think it’s strong enough to destroy White Glory easily… It was destroyed too easily.”
Actually, I was a little surprised by that too.
At first, I thought it was just a weak mask, but after hearing the story, it was a very rare item, but it was destroyed after a little battle.
The answer to that was given by Harold.
“Maybe it’s because of the compatibility between Kyler-sama and Erina-sama.”
“Are you compatible?”
“To be precise, it can be said that Diablo-nim and Trevius-nim have compatibility.”
“Please explain in detail.”
“It’s simple. Diablo is fire, Trevius is ice. Of course, each other is an attribute of superlatives to each other. In this case, it can be said that the stronger side eats the opponent.”
“Oh, so… .”
Harold nodded.
“It can be said that the power exerted by the Diablic Force dealt a great blow to White Glory.”
“That means… In the end, it was because I was weak.”
“Well… You are not wrong.”
“under… .”
Seeing Erina sigh lightly, Harold smiled.
“There is no need to be frustrated. Erina-sama is still young and can become stronger enough.”
“But neither does he.”
Erina’s finger points to me.
“That too.”
After thinking for a while, Harold slowly opened his mouth.
“Mr Kylers. If you don’t mind, would you like to have a sparring with me?”