"Warding Magic, Prism Sanctuary.

　While releasing the Fire Spear, the demon god Phombasque spun the spell.

　Then an invisible ward appears around Fombasque.
　The spears of flame that pierced him one after the other were sucked into the wards and disappeared.

What's the matter, you've given up already?　You gave up sooner than you thought.

　It's going to be hard to break the wards with the Fire Spear now.

　I stopped firing my Fire Spear and looked at the breathless Phonvask.

I don't think I'm going to have to deal with this anymore.

　Fombasque says, his face contorted.
　You look like you have a lot of time on your hands, but you're really frustrated.
　Fombasque uses his healing magic to heal all the wounds on your body.

Well then, how will you entertain me next?　This isn't the end, is it?
"Don't taunt me... hmm?

　Suddenly, Fombasque shifted his gaze towards Avril.
　And then, smiling broadly.

"Ha-ha-ha-ha!　So that's what this is about!　You're that guy from back then!　I was too busy looking out for the heretics to notice you!
"You mean me, ......?

　Avril pointed at herself.

"You're still alive, it seems. Well, it's a small world, isn't it? I never thought I'd see you here.
"What are you talking about? Are you out of your mind because of Kurt?
Crazy?　Haha, of course not!　After a thousand years, the magic of a heretic is cool to me.

　That's quite a big mouth you've got there.

　I feel like letting out a sigh.
　I've been trying to analyze Fonvask's magic and magic power.

　However, thanks to the healing magic, Fombasque's body was almost completely repaired.
　He was originally a demon god, so his regeneration ability was probably higher than that of a human.

"You are a heretic after all. I can't believe I'm working with someone like that.
What are you talking about? Do you know Avril?

　Avril has no memory of her childhood.
　He said that when he came to, he was able to cast even the most difficult spells with no effort.
　Fombasque told the truth in a voice that sounded truly amused.


He is the son of a ...... demon and a human!


　Fombasque's voice echoed in the throne room.

"Wow, you think I'm half demon ......?　To such an abominable being?　Hey, you demon god!　Don't lie to me. My parents are proper .......
"Huh?　That's funny. Do you remember your parents?
That's .......

　Avril was at a loss for words when Fombasque asked.

Your memories are what I have locked away. You have no memory of what happened before.

　Fombasque held up his hand.

"All right, I'll show you. The truth. See the heretic. Woe betide you for your folly in consorting with that filth!

　The spell unfolds.

　The spell gradually spreads and entangles Avril and me.
　A sepia-toned image came to my mind--

　.

"Kill the boy.

　Fombasque's voice.

　In front of Fombasque was a man ...... and beside him was a demon with a baby in his arms.

You can't do that!　This is a precious child between me and Arica. It's the fruit of our love. I don't care if you're the God of Killing, you have no right to order me around!

　The man defies Fombasque's command with strong words.

　On the other hand, ...... (probably named Arica) pressed the baby tightly against his chest.
　He seemed to be trying to protect the baby from Fombasque with his body.

It's a trivial sentiment. No, do humans call it 'love'?　A trivial emotion.

　Fombasque opened his arms and continued in an acted tone.



"Oh!　What a surprise!　It's not just the fact that demons and humans mingle ...... that gives me goosebumps, but that they can't get enough of it and turn on me with nonsense like "the fruit of love"!

　With a quick flick of his index finger, Vombasque said, "d*mn it, !

"Gah, ......!

　Suddenly, the man clutched his neck in agony.
　Fombasque is using his magic to tighten the man's neck.

"Oh, you ......!
"To those of you who would defy me with such a child, I offer you something more painful than death.

　Fombasque clenched his fists, and the man disappeared.

　Is he dead?

　...... No, this is different.

"Listen, demon-born man. The man is not dead. He just disappeared into another dimension.

　You know what that means.
　The demon woman understood and her face turned pale as soon as she saw it.

"Kakaka, you demon, you seem to understand what I meant. Yes, a man wanders in a dimension of nothingness for the rest of his life. How many years will it be before his soul is extinguished?　100, 200 years?　I wouldn't ask that. The body and soul that go to another dimension will transcend reason and live for a thousand years!

　The demon woman glared at Fombasque with eyes beyond hatred.

　The demoness glared at Fombasque with eyes beyond hate.
　She knows that if she confronts him now, he will kill her and the baby.
　The demon woman's teeth were bleeding from her bite, probably from frustration and grief.

Why ......!　I fell in love with that man. Wasn't that enough for you?　Did I cause trouble for someone else?　What the hell was wrong with me?
"If you can't see that, then you're even more foolish.

　Once again, Vombasque invoked his magic.
　This time the demoness began to suffer.

"Look. You will never know what true happiness is because you think so naively.
"Oh, you'll never know. ...... I'll miss you, demon god.

　The demoness provoked with all her strength.
　In response, Fombasque sighed in exasperation.

"Very well. You are a very interesting woman to say such a thing to me. I'll send you with your husband as a present!　Wander a thousand years in a dimension of nothingness!

　As Fombasque said this, the woman's body also disappeared.

The woman's body also disappeared.

　Only the baby was left on the ground.
　A loud cry echoed through the air.

　Fombasque approached it.

"Kaka kaka. It would make sense for me to kill you right here. But ...... you, like your parents, will be given a reality more painful than death.

　Fombasque places his hand on the baby's head.
　He is casting a spell to seal the memory.

You're only half demon, half human. You're not welcome by demons or humans. Humans won't welcome you with your inhuman magic. That doesn't mean demons won't welcome you. You're only human in appearance and magical power.

　Click, click, click!
　Fombasque's grating laugh.

　So the baby ...... Avril lost her parents at an early age and had to live alone.
　Without even the memory of his parents, he was left alone on the path of loneliness.

　.

"Aaaaahhhh!

　As soon as the video ended, Avril crouched down with her head in her hands.

"Wow, am I a demon?　No, I'm not even a demon. ...... I'm not even human. ...... Father, mother. ......
"Kaka kaka!　That's right!　I wanted to see that face!　That's why I didn't kill you!

　Fombasque looked down at her and smiled pleasantly.

"Why did you kill my parents?　You didn't have to kill anything. You didn't have to kill anything, were you that annoyed with me?
"Yes. But now it doesn't matter why.
What do you mean, it doesn't matter?

　Avril was so angry that she tried to attack Fombasque.



　But he can't.
　It's probably because Avril herself knows that she can't defeat Fombasque by herself.
　So he grits his teeth and holds on tight.

I only sent your parents to the dimension because I was bored. Waiting a thousand years for a heretic was going to kill me with boredom. Your parents put on a good show for me. Remembering that scream still makes me feel great.
"d*mn ......!

　Fombasque's expression was one of pleasure.
　On the other hand, Avril's face was stained with regret.

　Avril had been born with a peculiarity.
　The Fonvask had selfishly driven her parents to another dimension.
　People who are removed from another dimension and reason wander around in an empty space for a thousand years.
　It was as if I could feel Avril's pain.

　But then I saw such a scene.


"Fombasque, you're a fool after all. You're such a fool.


　I snap my fingers.
　The Firespear reappeared and headed for Fombasque.

"No use, no use!　I'm protected by the Sanctuary, and such low-level magic cannot penetrate me!　You're wasting your magic on ......!

　I'll be back!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

I'm sure you're not the only one.
"Ahhhhhh!

　The body was burned, and Fombasque staggered back.

　I took the opportunity to walk up to Avril and embrace her tiny body.

Don't touch me. ...... I'm half demon. I'm half demon, and you'd hate me too. ......?
What about it?
What?

　In my heart, Avril turned her tear-stained eyes to me.

I'm not sure if Avril is a demon or a human, it doesn't matter to me. I like ...... Avril herself.

　With Avril in his arms, he moved away from Fombasque.
　He lowered her to the ground and continued.

And don't worry, ...... Avril. Your parents are still alive.
"But in a dimension where ...... we don't even know where it is?
You don't know where they are?　How can you be so sure? Who do you think is in front of Avril?

　It's a shame that Vombasque went to the trouble of showing me the footage from his past.

"Avril's parents' whereabouts have been traced. If Avril wants, we can take her to see them again.
Is that true?
Yes.

　I nodded.

　In the meantime, Fombasque's body was regenerating.
　His vitality is as strong as ever. This is not enough to defeat him.

But before we can have an emotional reunion with ...... my parents, we have to get rid of that noisy guy first.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

　Gradually, the flames that surrounded Fombasque disappeared.

　With a demonic appearance, he approached us step by step.
　His appearance was no longer that of a demon god, but a god of death.
　It was a foolish ghost that had lost its mind, possessed by the desire to take revenge on me.

Let's end this tragedy.