【Demon King】Lukifel.

　I'm the one who now calls himself 【Fire Manipulator】Aim and has risen to the position of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Southern Demon King's Castle, but...
　I've never exchanged a word with that person.

　In fact, he probably didn't even give me a second glance.
　A dungeon is nothing more than a company in these days.
　It's not so surprising to hear that the president and his employees don't talk to each other.

　But that man was indifferent to even such hierarchical relationships.
　The reason I was out of his sight was because I wasn't worth it.

　The reason I was out of his sight is because I wasn't worth that much of a threat to him, and I wasn't a threat enough to pay attention to him.
　Friend or foe, it doesn't matter.

　''This guy is strong,'' a border that shakes your soul.

　In order for him to recognize me, I had to at least reach that point.

　This time, the 'Old Demon Army' was said to be waiting for the final battle of this All Heavenly Festival competition.
　However, their numbers are not large enough to be called an army.

　The reason for this was quite convincing to me.

　Only those subordinates whose names are remembered by that gentleman were summoned.

　Even so, all those who were called responded to the call.
　And the members of the old Demon King's Army who weren't summoned won't lose their respect for that person even for a moment.

　There are beings who are allowed to do such things.

　He was strong. He was very, very, very strong. It's hard to imagine anyone else who could match him.
　And that was enough.

　Some ordinary people would spit out the ridiculousness of pursuing strength in this era.
　Others laugh that we live in an era of peace, so we should do more productive things.

　That is absolutely right. You should live like that.

　We are fools, so when we see a strong man, we are not attracted to him.
　We are so stupid and fortunate that we can't help but worship the strongest beings living in this age.
　Because we are helplessly stupid, we can't stop trying to get as close to that state of affairs as possible.

　The moment I looked at [Black Mage] at Reme, I got a realization and a question.

　I can smell that person.
　Although it's only faint, it's the same quality as the sign that that person felt when he passed by.

　But why?

　Adventurers and viewers have their own evaluation standards and values. Even if the high-ranking [Black Mage] who reached the fourth place is treated coldly and forced to leave the party halfway, I wouldn't think this or that about it.

　However, it's a different story when you can sense that person's presence from a human (normal).

　Unless my instincts have been fatally dulled, that's what I'm referring to - succession.

　The strongest [Demon King] who appeared on the surface again was surprisingly - a single horn.
　Right now, the whole world is exchanging opinions on a daily basis as to who the successor is.

　Is it him?

　I don't know.
　Even if he's the most excellent 【Black Mage】 in the world, I don't think that's a direct reason for him to inherit the horn.

　If that [Demon King] Lucifer, the one who had no interest in anything other than the strongest, and who suddenly abandoned even his own castle, chose a single person (Normal) as his successor, what is the reason for that?

　I don't know when he met and when he took over.
　But at least [Black Mage] Reme was in that One's sight.

　He gave the horns that he didn't even give to his own son or grandson to a human (normal) by any means.

　If He thought it was worth it, I don't doubt His judgment.
　But I can't get rid of the desire to know.

　Oh, thank God.
　I'm so glad I was born a foolish creature with no way to know my opponent deeper than by crossing a contradiction.
　I'm really lucky to have the opportunity to fight him like this now.

''Come on, [Black Mage] Leme, show me your power--''

Yeah, yeah...

　The sign flew away with a pretty voice (,,,,,,,,,).

　Even if it just fell down, it's a big sign that could seriously injure an average person.
　The one-eyed half-giant. [Miner] Melania. She removed it from the store and threw it.

''Pfft, you got in the way in a good spot.

　【Flame Spearman】Amie is something of a flame itself.

　He's shaped like a human man, with flames spewing out of his back like fairy wings.
　In his hand is a long spear of flame.

　He calls himself a flame spirit, but apparently he's not a fairy or a spirit.
　Rather than controlling the flames, the flames themselves are like a willed being.

　I stumbled upon it a while back and have been using it ever since.
　He always treats his superiors as if they were his own bosses, but he's good at what he does.

'Strike it out.

　He's cocky and obedient, this man.

A pyromaniac with a flame.

　Amie blurts out, but swings his spear.

　The spear of fire extends and pierces the sign, changing its trajectory as he swings the spear to the side.
　The former sign, engulfed in industrial fire, will be reduced to ashes by the time it falls to the ground.

　But I didn't get to see it happen.
　Amie laughs.

''Haha, I guess it's called 'flying into the fire'.

　Yes.
　It was flying. In fact, it was probably thrown.

　Probably by the hand of 【Vandalist】 Fran.
　【Black Mage】 Reme was flying towards us as if hiding behind a signboard.

　I was surprised, but I could handle it.

''It's a little hot, to the point of scorching its body.

　My wand is a special magic tool.

　It's not just a tool that gives you strength.
　I'm not going to be the only one who's going to be able to do this.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

　If you are not a spirit contractor, a [wizard] aptitude holder will basically dabble in multiple attributes.
　As expected, there is no one as good as the second in rank 【Foresighted Wizard】 Merlin, but there are few people who can only handle one attribute even though they are good at it.

　The period of time he kept his oath - for more than twenty years.
　If we talk about simple firepower alone, it's not inferior to the number one ranked 【Red Lotus Wizard】 Michelle.

　The dazzle caused by the signboard and the strange strategy of having his own friends throw him, and his own ability to hide his magic power made it possible for him to make a rapid approach, but that's it.

　I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it.
　What's going to happen now?

　The other subordinates also started moving right after my words were interrupted.
　It's not a good idea to have a newbie with a newborn baby.
　Or [Lake Brave] Wraith will help them with some kind of water attribute.
　It's impossible for 【Miner】 Melania and 【Destroyer】 Fran to cover for them due to the distance and their speed.
　Then--.

''Yes, it's a bit hot.''

Yeah. That's what it comes down to.

　He slashed.
　His holy sword is swung down, and the 'fireball' that was cut in half passes right by him and then disappears.

　Rank number one [Samurai] Masamune slashes magic with his katana, but it's different from that one.
　Probably right from the start of the match, he poured it into the holy sword and instantly released the super high density and high purity magic power that he had accumulated.

　With a top-notch magic power output and magic power manipulation ability, and the performance of the holy sword there, it was technically possible.
　What was frightening was that he hadn't felt any of that enormous magic power until just before.

　I see, that's why many people are oblivious to his abilities.
　There aren't many people who can hide their magical power this well.

　It's intriguing to see how a young man of twenty or so managed to acquire such a skill.

　He never stops moving.
　As if he had aimed for it, a foothold forms at his feet while he is falling.

　It's an icy slope. 【Brave Man of the Lake】 By Wraith.
　Black Mage] Reme himself also slides down it as if it's natural, and the momentum is closing in on us as it is.

''But not as much as that guy's flames.

　That guy?
　Ah, that's right. He was a childhood friend of the 【Flame Hero】, wasn't he?
　I can tell from the information that comes in from the video board (TV).

　It seems that they haven't stopped communicating with each other even after he left the company.
　On the contrary, they seem to be on good terms with each other, even going to tag team tournaments to support each other.

'Yes, sorry about that.

　He catches his slashes with his staff. Magic tools are different from ordinary magic and armor. They are not so easily destroyed.
　We look at each other through our gains.

'But I think it's enough to burn your enemies.

I don't know.

　You have the face of a warrior, very well.
　And I'm sure I have a similar face.