How long have you known?
Since the beginning.

　I'm surprised, though.
　This time, he wasn't hiding in Namereon Sympathy like Arnolt. .......

I didn't know you could use transference magic.

　Yeah.
　This woman just used transference magic to reveal herself to me.

"Surprised?
I'm not surprised she can use transference. I'm not surprised that you can use transference magic.

　The woman was in a very revealing and sensual outfit.
　She was wearing a jet-black swimsuit ...... and a cloak that made her look like a bat blending into the night.

I'm not sure if you can help the men who are lying there.　You might be able to help them now.
"Hmmm. If it's them.

　The woman snaps her fingers.
　Then the bleeding men burst into purple flames, and when they were gone, the bodies were gone too.

It's too late.
It's too late.

　I didn't expect to be saved from the start, so I didn't feel any particular emotion when the woman made the men's bodies disappear.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Brize, one of the Four Sages. I hope we can get along.

　Blythe bowed politely.

I heard you defeated Arnolt.
What about it?　So what? You're trying to avenge your friends?
"Well, that's very interesting. Don't get carried away just because you defeated Arnolt. He's a disgrace to the Four Wise Men. He's just an old man who was put there to make up the numbers.

　Blythe smiles.

　This woman is not lying.
　At the very least, Brize had a slightly higher reserve of magic power than me.

"Enough with the bullshit. What do you know about the decline of this world?
The truth?
That's what you call it, I hear.
I think I know a little more than Arnold. But if you want me to talk, you can go to .......

　Magic flows from Brize.


"Why don't you try to make me talk?


　At that moment.
　At that moment a binding spell was cast from Blythe, and it fell on me.

　It's the exact same spell I cast on the men.
　So much speed, so much precision in the formula.
　I see. I guess the Four Great Sages are pretty good compared to the level of this world.

Hahaha!　Did I let my guard down?　Or were you just gawking at me?　Now I can only attack you unilaterally. Now all I have to do is attack you one way and you'll turn into a pig, squealing and bleeding.

　Blythe hugged her shoulders and shuddered.
　You're the type who gets pleasure from hurting others.

"Try to move if you can.
"Okay. Well then, .......

　I draw my sword from its sheath and step forward.

"I'll do whatever you say.
No. ......!

　I put magic power into the sword and flash it in the empty space. It's a magic strike.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before.
　But...

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
"Crap!

　A small scream from her.
　The magic shot from me broke Brise's wards and hit her directly.
　Brize fell to her knees, clutching her chest.

What do you mean?　The restraining spell should have been perfectly in place,......, so how could she move?　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
"Mm.

　I move my mouth as I slowly approach Blythe.

I'm not sure I've done enough analysis to use a counterspell. This time I just used my magic to break the binding spell you were using from the inside.
"What about ......?
That was a pretty good formula. But there's too little magic in it.



　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had it.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　The amount of magic power consumed by me, which is not much, would be huge for him.
　As a result, I simply interfered with the magic formula with all my might and crushed it with more magic power, causing it to explode ...... from the inside.

I've never heard of that!　I've never heard of that!
That's true. That's right. You'll need a hundred times more magic power than your opponent.
What, a hundred times more?

　Of course, my magic reserves will not be depleted by something like this.
　I'm not sure what to do with it.

"......!　Don't you dare lick it!

　Blythe took out a dagger from inside her cloak and attacked me.
　The dagger she wielded only gave me a few scratches.

"Hahahaha!　This is really the end of the game!

　Blythe laughs as she backsteps away from me.

"This sword has been magically cursed with poison beforehand. Even a scratch on your opponent will immediately trigger the poison and you will die in a heap.

　I didn't know you could use magic.

　I see.
　A mottled purple pattern gradually spread around the abrasion.

Is that also Demon Lord magic?
Yes!　That's right! It's the sealed magic of the abominable Demon Lord!　The Demon Lord of a thousand years ago was capable of creating ridiculous magic. Such cruel magic. ......!

　I miss it.
　The curse of poison is also a well-designed magic formula.
　But sadly...

"The magic power is still low. You'll only be able to kill one wolf with this.

　At least it was a thousand years ago.

　I'll use my healing magic to neutralize the poison that's been circulating in my body.

"Why are you still alive?　The poison should be circulating in your body by now. ......!
You can't do that. I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
No!　That's impossible!　A curse is not just a poison!　A thousand years ago, it was said that only a high priest could cure it. ......!
"Then I can do what the high priest did, that's all.

　A thousand years ago, I was hiding in a dungeon by myself.
　I encountered traps that sprayed poisonous gas just by stepping into them.

　I had to be able to do the same thing as a high priest, just in case that happened.
　That was all.

"...... style. The "Four Great Sages" are not much to look at after all.

　I think it's time to end this.

"Oh, ......!　What the heck is ......!

　Blythe shouts in confusion.
　This is because ...... more than a thousand small, black, fingertip-sized insects have been summoned to surround her.

They are said to be from another dimension, not this one. Their name is the Abyss.
"No way, summoning magic?　That's impossible. ......!　Only a real Demon Lord can use such a thing!

　I'm unwilling to be called a demon king, but it's the same person.

　Brise quickly tried to run away, but by then a small dark worm (Abyss) had crawled up her leg.

"Don't you dare touch me, you filthy worm!

　Immediately, Brise deployed her warding magic, but such a flimsy wall could not stop the Abyss from invading.
　Eventually, the Abyss crawled up and almost covered her face.

"Hey!
"Hey, get this thing away from me right now!　That's an order!
"Tell me everything you know about the truth.

　Ignoring Blythe's words, he tried to extract the information.

"Wow, what I know is pretty much the same as what Arnolt knows!　Just go to .......
Just?
It is said that there is a nobleman who was instrumental in sealing the Demon Lord. Some of those nobles still wield powerful power within the empire.
"Huh?

　That's quite an amusing story.
　If the Demon Lord of a thousand years ago is the same person as me, then he's at least ...... a big fat liar.

What is the name of the noble family?
"House Fosynd. The Fosynds are the most powerful people in the empire, and they rule everywhere. And also ...... us, the Four Wise Men.


Is that all you know?
Yes, that's all I know!　So hurry up and break this ...... spell!　You filthy pig!

　There's no sign that he's lying.
　And it was hard to believe that he had any more information.
　I wanted to give him some credit for being able to curse at me even in this situation, but ...... that wouldn't change my mind.

I get it.
Yoo, you forgive me?
...... Do you think so?

　There's no way I'm letting a guy who tried to kill me get away with it.
　If you waste your mercy here, you'll just get attacked from behind like before.
　I'm not that naive.

"Ow!　That hurts!

　The Abyss loves flesh.
　To them, Brise's ample flesh looks like a nice steak.

By the way, ......, what are the names of the Four Wise Men of that house?
"...... Maynard!　Maynard Fosynd!　So, so!　You can apologize to him if you want. So... caaaaaaaah!

　A woman's scream echoed through the night.
　The Abyss will not stop moving until it has devoured all flesh.

　The assassins were vanquished, and another of the Four Sages was defeated.
　But this is not the end of tonight's party.

The main course is yet to come.

　I sprinted on the roof.

　Of course, the place to go is to the ...... mastermind who sent the assassins against me.