Zarxys, the god of death.

　As you are meditating in the darkness, you feel someone approaching you.

'Is it Diadna? What about Dahak and Guiltal?

　Deirdre should have gone to check on the wounded Dahak and Guiltal.
　Considering the upcoming battle, the more forces the better.
　I'm still inexperienced, but I want the strength of those guys.
　That's why Deirdre had gone to check on them.

'Dahak is fine, I regret not being able to fight the Dark Knight. However, Guiltal is a problem. His poisonous tail has regenerated, but his mind has not healed, and he is not a force to be reckoned with at this point.
'Well, ....... I'd like to have as much strength as I can get. It's a shame.

　Guiltal was the strongest of the evil gods.
　That's why I'm sorry.

'Indeed. Speaking of strength, Zarxis? What about the physical side of things? Would you like to rely on your powers?

　Deirdre asks.

'Not yet. "Not yet, Deirdre, you are not strong enough. But it's not too late. I will come back to life.
Well, I'm counting on it. Zarxys.

　He laughed with Deirdre.
　I could feel the darkness spreading.





Demon King Modes.

　In the darkness, I get a report.

'I see. So Zarxys has regained his strength.

　The room between the altar and the altar that honors my mother, who hates light, is always dark.
　In front of that altar, I get a report from Lugus.
　'I think the report has brought the disgusting fellow back to power.

'I don't think he would ever think of taking revenge against His Majesty, but just in case, I'm letting you gather information about Zarxis.

　Lugus, who was reporting to the audience room, bows his head.
　The Modes were the cause of Zarxys' loss of power in the past.
　We fought him. Defeated him.
　But while Zarxys may have lost his power, he was not extinguished.
　It is conceivable that he will seek revenge now that he has his power back.

'It's possible that they could go after this Modes, I don't think they'll forgive the one who betrayed my mother: ......
"But your majesty, if you hadn't, the world would have fallen. I don't think this Lugus would have been wrong to do what you did.
'Well, ....... Thanks Lugas.

　Lugus comforts me.

'But I don't know what those who follow Deirdre and her friends are thinking. The path that Deirdre and Zarxys are taking can only be seen as the end of the world.
Perdition? I'm sure: ....... Those who follow Deirdre would not know that. They're idiots.

　With the exception of a very few, the gods who follow Deirdre are probably deceived.
　They must have been given a glimpse of something to feed on.
　It's possible because they are driven by desire.
　And then I think about Morna.
　Would Deirdona allow Mona to exist?
　Very unlikely.

'I wouldn't want to fight if I could: ......'

　He looked up at the altar and muttered this to himself.
　I could feel the darkness spreading.






◆Dancer Shenna.

　In the darkness, a terribly ugly man is hanging from a rope.

"Hmmm, Goz, I didn't expect to meet you here. I didn't expect to meet you here.

　In front of the man, Mr. Ligena holds the whip and smiles wryly.
　The rope tightens around the man's body like a turtle's shell.
　The gagged man is moaning in agony.
　This man's name was Goz.
　He was quite strong, but Regina, the dragoness (mergine), was stronger and was able to catch him in the end.
　It seems that this man named Goz is a former acquaintance of Regena-san.
　However, from the look on Regina-san's face, it doesn't seem to be a very good relationship.
　What was going on between the two of them?
　As far as Rigena-san's face is concerned, I have a subtle feeling of wanting to know or not wanting to know.
　This place is the basement of Ms. Ligena's mansion in the Republic of Ariadia.
　The darkness is illuminated by the faint light of a candle, and an ugly man tied to a beautiful woman with a whip.
　It's something of an extraordinary situation.

'It's a shame. "It's a shame, Goz. You have a magical mark on your body. There's no way you could have gotten away with it. I was surprised when your husband asked me to capture you because you came here.

　With that, Regina whipped Goz's body.

Mufu!

　Goz groans.

'Um?' Miss Rigena?

　I can't help but call out to Regena-san.
　I'm afraid of Regena-san for some reason. I have a feeling that I should stop.

'What is it? Ms. Shenna?

　Rigena turned to me.
　Her eyes were insane.

'...... no. It's nothing.

　No, I'm too scared to say anything!
　Rigena looks at Goz again.

''Hmmm, Goz. I was told not to kill you, so I won't. But I will hurt you until I hand you over to Nargol. This method of torture, which Shenna taught me, allows me to hurt you without killing you. Isn't that right, Miss Shenna?

　Rigena asked me and I nodded.

'Yes, I think you probably won't die. ......

　In the first place, the torture that Mr. Ligena is performing was taught by me.
　As a matter of fact, I have been collecting materials from the Ishtia congregation, under the orders of Lord Kuna, that describe the secret techniques of the night.
　For some reason, materials on torture were mixed in with those materials.
　I couldn't read the first part of the document because the words were scratched off, but from the illustrations, it seemed to be about torture.
　I told him because Mr. Ligeena wanted to hurt Goz so that he wouldn't live and kill him.

'I gave Lady Coona the contents of the material without checking anything, is it okay?

　I think about that.

'Hmmm, does it hurt?　Goz?　But it's not over yet.

　In front of me, Ligena is holding a candle in her hand.
　The candles, along with a whip and a rough rope, are the ones I brought out of the warehouse in the Temple of Ishtia.
　They're all made of a special material, apparently capable of hurting an opponent without hurting them.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. "These candles will not burn you because they melt even at low temperatures, but they will definitely transmit the heat to you.

　Ms. Rigena lights a candle and drips melted wax on Goz.
　Goz moans in pain and winces.
　But why is that? Goz looks delighted.
　His ugly face feels like it has a look of ecstasy on it.
　That face is too ugly to look at, to say the least.

''Ho ho ho!''

　Ms. Ligeena wields the whip, dripping candles.
　Goz grunts and moans in ecstasy.
　What is it? Without a doubt, something not good is about to awaken.
　I could feel the darkness spreading.





Dark Knight Kroki.

Kuroki. Looks like Sirone is alive.

　At the Castle of Sweets (Sweet Castle), we get a report from Coona.
　Coona can get information from Raina.
　So she tells me about Syrone.

'So ....... Thanks Coona.

　A short answer. I can't show you how happy I am in front of Coona.
　But I'm glad Syrone is safe.
　You don't have to come to yourself. If you're fine, that's fine.

'By the way, Kroki. You know what to do.

　Coona looks up at herself with expectant eyes.

'I know. Coona. Come on, young lady, come on in here.

　He takes Kuna's hand and sits him down in a chair.
　For the rest of the day, I am a follower of the Kuna. I must obey Kuna's orders.
　That is the price of making Kuna feel lonely.
　Of course, I don't give orders.
　It's just a game, so to speak. Kuna is the young lady and I am the butler.
　But I don't know what to do or how to be called a butler. Could I do it well?

Mm, it doesn't bother me.

　Kuna looks happy when he says that.
　It's a relief to see that.
　She is happy about her own poor behavior.
　I should take good care of myself. I think so again.

Come on, miss. Here is Nepenthe's tea, sir.

　Brew the tea I had prepared.
　Nepentheus was ordered from Gypsir.
　A good aroma wafts into the room.

'Kroki. Come sit next to me.
'What? Are you sure?

　I'm afraid it's not a good idea to be a follower.

'I don't mind. Kroki. Kuna says it's good for you.

　Cuna laughs.
　But orders must be obeyed.
　He sits down in the chair and Coona moves into his lap.

'Kuna?'
I don't want to be a squire. Kuroki. We'll have a cup of tea together.

　Coona rests her head on her own chest.
　I feel the soft touch of her hips.
　It makes me feel happy.

'Jack-o'-lantern. 'Jack-o'-lantern, make some tea for Kuroki.
""Hoy, Lady Kuna!"

　When Kuna gives the order, the kabochi-heads with demon fire inside fly in a fluffy manner.
　The kabochi is a vegetable native to Nargol, similar to the pumpkin.
　It is sweet and can be eaten grilled or boiled as it is, or sometimes used to make sweets.
　The kabochi has spiritual power and can be used to contain demon fire to give it life.
　A jack-o'-lantern is made by giving it a scarecrow's body.
　This jack-o'-lantern is a new power that Kuna learned from Hercart.
　She also gives the jack-o-lantern a doll's clothing to use as a squire.
　Nevertheless, I think there's something haunted about having a jack-o-lantern in the Castle of Sweets (Sweet Castle).
　A jack-o-lantern floats in the air and makes tea for me.
　Then another jack-o-lantern brings me a gocha with kabochi.

'Kuroki. Ahhhh.

　Coona opens her mouth.

'Yes Kuna,'

　He takes a piece of kabochi candy and puts it in Kuna's mouth.

'Fufu, it's delicious. 'Kroki.'

　Coona laughs.
　When Kuna laughs happily, I am happy too.
　I feel something warm spreading in my heart.