We live in the foothills of Dragon Peak.
Each of us heading to where they should be.
“Amira-san and the others are going to the Holy Knight Academy… And the sword is whispering?”
Amira-san, a Divine Race member, and Alf-san left their small village hometown with Uncle Luludodo to escape the influence of the Berisalia Empire.
Their ultimate goal is to gain the ability to travel the world, gain enough strength to not be bothered by pursuers, and eventually be able to confront not only assassins from the empire but also the true ruler of the demon race.
Those three were led to the Holy Knight Academy, where aspiring swordsmen gather.
Normally, we would want to support them from afar as a place for training.
But, I secretly glance at Lord Reed.
Lord Reed, or rather, the transcendents seem to be viewing the Holy Knight Academy as a problem.
From Magdalia’s story, I couldn’t discern any suspicious activities.
Being noticed by the transcendents means there must be some hidden circumstances.
Learning that Amira-san and the others headed to such a place, I cannot remain at peace.
As if aware of my worries or not, the Giant Demon Lord makes a move.
Casually approaching Magdalia, the Demon Lord forcefully steals the Heavenly Revelation Sword.
“O-oi! Stop it!”
Magdalia desperately tries to resist, but her near-death body doesn’t move quickly even after receiving healing magic.
The Demon Lord, having stolen the Heavenly Revelation Sword, seems to have no regard for Magdalia, treating the Heavenly Revelation Sword with the same carelessness as discarding dust, and throws it at Astel’s feet.
“Cat Duke. Can you replicate this?”
“Ah!”
That’s not good!
If you give such an order to Astel, there’s a danger that an out-of-control weapon that can cleave the world could flood into society!
I hurriedly try to retrieve the Heavenly Revelation Sword that rolled at Astel’s feet.
However, my worries seem to have been in vain.
“Hmph. Even if it’s the Demon Lord’s order, I refuse.”
Astel averts their gaze from the Heavenly Revelation Sword, turning their entire face away.
At Astel’s gesture, Charlotte smiles with a “Fufufu.”
“As His Majesty surmised, it seems the Cat Duke cannot replicate the Heavenly Revelation Sword, does it not?”
“Eh! That means…?!”
Astel didn’t just refuse the Demon Lord’s order. It seems the Heavenly Revelation Sword cannot be replicated by Astel’s “Material Creation” ability.
Speaking of which, I recall now.
Astel’s Material Creation ability, which seems to be omnipotent, has limitations.
There are a small number of materials and objects that even Astel cannot create.
These are materials imbued with strong will or thoughts, and objects created through special manufacturing methods, right?
To give a familiar example, the Holy Sword held by Hero Lisuter (Male) cannot be replicated.
That’s because it was created by Eastern Magician Momo-chan using magic.
It seems they can create something that looks the same, but they cannot completely replicate its performance.
“So, the Heavenly Revelation Sword is a truly special sword, isn’t it?”
What kind of secret is hidden within the Heavenly Revelation Sword?
Perhaps the secret of the Heavenly Revelation Sword is precisely the problem that Lord Reed and the others are concerned about.
Suddenly, such a premonition crosses my mind.
“The head of the Holy Knight Academy, was it? You created a rather wicked sword.”
The Demon Lord, picking up the Heavenly Revelation Sword that was once carelessly thrown, does so again.
Then, as if discarding dust, they throw the Heavenly Revelation Sword in front of Magdalia again.
“I thought about breaking it here, but I changed my mind.”
And then, the Demon Lord looks at the three of Magdalia with cold eyes.
“You touched the wrath of the Ruler of the North Sea and survived. As compensation, you shall pursue the origin of that sword.”
What does that mean?
Not only I, but Magdalia and the others were puzzled.
However, no one can remain unfazed under the Demon Lord’s merciless gaze.
Magdalia and the others froze, as if their movement was restricted, let alone their ability to retort.
To those Magdalias, the Demon Lord ruthlessly delivers their judgment.
“If you obtain the result I desire, I will forgive this matter on behalf of the Ruler of the North Sea. However, if you fail to provide an interesting outcome, I will kill you.”
The Demon Lord grins a wicked smile.
We grimace.
What pitiful people to be targeted by the Demon Lord!
But well, if their lives can be saved for that price, it’s cheap, isn’t it?
“For someone who considers that cheap, I shall offer a slightly more elaborate game.”
“Oh no! I refuse!”
Did it spill over to me?!
Instinctively, I step back.
For some reason, Lady Shooting Star and my wives, who were healing Magdalia and the others, also withdraw.
A bad feeling spreads across the entire sandy beach.
Before us, who gulped down nervously, a bolt of lightning strikes!
A sudden flash of light steals my vision.
Nevertheless, as our eyesight gradually returns, we witness a strange occurrence.
“Magdalia and the others… they’ve vanished! Even though you just said you wouldn’t kill them!?”
Yes, there is no sign or presence of Magdalia, Karina, and Zeke on the sandy beach anymore.
The Demon Lord incinerated them with a lightning strike!
As expected of the king of the demon race.
To kill them right after giving them a glimmer of hope for survival.
How terrifying…
Shivering, I tremble at the Demon Lord’s terrifying power.
The Demon Lord mercilessly smacks my head.
“Foolish one. Did I not say? Those individuals are to investigate the origin of the Heavenly Revelation Sword. I merely sent them from this land for that purpose.”
“Perhaps you sent them somewhere via spatial transfer? Where?”
Ah, I see.
It seems I misunderstood.
The Demon Lord has indicated the future course of action for Magdalia and the others. However, they cannot find any clues about the Heavenly Revelation Sword by remaining in this area.
So, they expedited the process by sending them to their destination quickly?
“Did you think I would show such kindness to them?”
“Eh?”
“I do not know where I sent them.”
“Whaaat!”
“They likely fell somewhere in the world according to the lightning strike, and I do not sense them.”
“Ehhhh!”
“Kukuku, isn’t it interesting? If they fail to obey my judgment, I will kill them no matter where they are in the world. They should understand that much. However, they don’t even know where they are in the world right now. Moreover, having recovered from near-fatal wounds, they cannot travel properly without protective gear. It will be an interesting spectacle.”
“How wicked!”
As expected of the Demon Lord.
There was not a shred of mercy!
Will Magdalia and the others be able to safely investigate the origin of the Heavenly Revelation Sword…?
Given the Demon Lord, it’s likely they’d be told to investigate the Heavenly Revelation Sword, which came from the eastern lands of the continent, yet be sent to the western edge of the continent.
“You’re saying that. However, even I haven’t gone that far. Besides, if they can be used properly, wouldn’t they be of use to the Four Guardians over there?”
Ah, I see.
The Demon Lord is using Magdalia and the others to help with the problem that Lord Reed and the others are concerned about, aren’t they?
The Demon Lord and Lord Reed do not interact even when in the same place.
It’s the same during our wedding ceremony; they seem to be non-interfering with each other.
That Demon Lord is helping Lord Reed and the others.
This means that the problem plaguing the Holy Knight Academy might be deeper than expected.
And there’s a sign that Amira-san and the others might get involved with the Holy Knight Academy.
“Are Amira-san and the others okay?”
Charlotte laughs amusingly at my anxious voice.
“Elnea-kun, wouldn’t it be better to worry about yourself rather than your friends?”
“Hahaha, Charlotte. What are you talking about?”
I have no worries!
Returning Charlotte’s smile with a smile, I fully activate Spatial Jump!
Right in front of the Demon Lord!
…Eh?
“Did you think you could escape?”
“My spatial jump was interfered with!”
“Hoh, so you admit you were trying to escape?”
“Ahhh-”
Once more, Spatial Jump… I couldn’t activate it!
With all my body and soul, trying to escape, the Demon Lord mercilessly grabs my scruff.
And then, he points in the direction of the still raging North Sea.
“You still have work to do, don’t you?”
“N-no, I don’t!”
“Then, allow me to remind you.”
“N-n-n-noooooo!”
Screaming, I am thrown with all my might by the Demon Lord.
Towards the North Sea!
The sandy beach recedes in an instant.
Everyone’s figures.
Is it my imagination, but Priscilla-chan is waving at me with a smile!?
“Ahhhhhh……”
Thunder rumbles, and a fierce storm rages in the sky over the North Sea.
I fall into that North Sea.
“Glub glub glub…”
Swallowed by the huge wave, I sink into the sea.
“Ah, I’m going to become a part of the North Sea like this.”
No matter how much I struggle, the sea surface recedes further. Unable to breathe, I sink into the dark depths…
“And then I’ll be eaten as a sacrifice by the Ruler of the North Sea?”
“Now, now, I won’t do that~?”
“Really?”
“Yes, I really won’t~.”
“You won’t eat me?”
“I won’t eat you~.”
“You won’t kill me?”
“I won’t kill you~.”
“But I can’t breathe underwater, so if it’s like this, I’ll suffocate and die…”
“Elnea-boy, you can breathe continuously~.”
“…Huh? That’s right! …Wait a minute!?”
Before I knew it, I was surrounded by a large bubble.
And I could see a beautiful mermaid gracefully swimming around the bubble.
Yes, she is the Ruler of the North Sea, the mermaid Olivia-sama of the Primogenitor Race!
“Thank you for saving me from the Demon Lord’s outrage, Olivia-sama.”
“Mother Olivia.”
“Ugh.”
“Mother.”
“Ugh ugh.”
“Elnea-boy?”
“…Yes, Mother Olivia.”
Giving in to her, I call her “Mother,” and Olivia-sama shows a happy swim.
Just that alone made it feel like the raging sea had calmed down.
“That’s good. Thanks to Elnea-kun, my parent’s mood has improved.”
“Ruilala!”
Then, a huge mermaid approaches us in the sea, swimming powerfully.
It is, of course, Ruilala.
Ruilala carries large bubbles with her hands and back, and everyone is inside them.
Since it’s the first time for everyone except the Demon Lord and Charlotte to dive, everyone is captivated by the spectacular view outside the bubbles.
“Ruilala brought everyone, didn’t she? And you’re saying my being the reason Mother Olivia’s mood improved… Could it be!?”
“Elnea-boy, listen~ Ruilala-boy is in their rebellious phase and won’t call me mother~.”
“Don’t tell me the North Sea was raging because of that! The cause wasn’t Magdalia and the others, it was Ruilala!?”
Olivia-sama smiles gently at me, who is surprised inside the bubble.
“Elnea-boy has removed those who did evil to the sea~ Thank you~.”
Olivia-sama, gracefully swimming while flitting her fish-like lower body.
“It wasn’t just my power. It was thanks to everyone’s cooperation that Ruilala brought.”
“Well, well, then I must thank everyone~.”
Everyone inside Ruilala’s bubble seems mesmerized by Olivia-sama’s swimming, which captivates the viewer as if she were dancing.
However, a super-giant being emerges from the deep ocean floor, spreading a black shadow, and we gasp.
“We shall entertain you inside Knasha-chan~.”
It was Knasha-chan, an Ancient Dragon Species Nílong.
We are guided into Knasha-chan’s wide-open mouth, as if being sucked in while still in the bubble.
The sheer size of Knasha-chan and the experience of being swallowed leave my wives and Lady Shooting Star speechless.
However, only the little girl and the Primogenitor Race group are noisily having fun.
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