147-Episode 134: Sage Searches for the Legendary Beast




A ride? What kind of ride would hold six hundred people...

 Mattelus twisted his head.
 It was Mucha who called out further.

''Could it be that senior Lacelle is making it?''

That's possible. You know, to find the right ingredients.

I can do that.

 A thousand years ago.
 In the Pre-Ertorian period, when the first magic was at its height of prosperity, we hear that such vehicles existed.
 It is said that there were vehicles that floated heavy lumps of iron and vehicles like a carriage that ran on oil.

 Hmmm..... Interesting.
 I'm sure it would be fun to make my own.
 I'm sure there are many parts of the first magic that I don't know about.
 I'm going to look into it in detail next time and try to make it.
 It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

"You guys make a good point.

 I give them a thumbs up.
 I see a good look in their eyes, a good look in mine.
 Mucha and Mattelus look at each other and tilt their heads to each other.

'But it's incorrect. In the first place, if we were to build a vehicle now, the 'number kids (numbers)' might attack us, right?

So what kind of a ride is this?

That will be a surprise when we get there.

 I grinned.
 We headed north on the street.
 By the way, I've got permission to go out.
 I didn't tell you where we were going, though.

'Come on, let's pick up the pace, we'll be running for five days. Follow me, you two.

'What? Five days...!

'What, Mattelus. You're not sure?

 I twisted the edges of my mouth provocatively.
 Mattels' face turns red.

'I'll follow you! I don't want you to lick a demon!

I'll get it.

 Hmmm....
 They're simple guys.
 These guys are going to be worth bullying too.

 As declared, we pick up the pace.
 We started running north.


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 We've arrived at a village near the border.
 The long mountain ranges are linked together like a solid wall.
 These mountains must have protected the kingdom of Vila Amst.

 Finally, I slow down.

"Do you want to come to the village to share water and food?

 Looking back.
 Both Mucha and Mattelus were breathing hard and repeatedly.
 Materus had his hands on his knees, sweat pouring from his forehead.
 Mucha was doing the same, placing his hands on his chest and catching his breath.

'What's wrong with you guys?'

What's the matter with you? Senior, you're too fast!

Hmm? Okay. I thought I was running slow.

 In contrast, I wasn't distracted by my breath at all.
 I wasn't even breaking a sweat.
 As for me, I was only going to skip it........

 Is this the extent of being a demon?

You're too much of a monster!

 Aside from Mattelus, I was even pissed at Mucha.

 Strange.
 Let alone Sheila, even Cecil and the others would have plenty of time to arrive at that kind of pace.......

''How much on earth are you seniors training?''

Hmm? Didn't I tell you that before? A good diet and moderate exercise can make a man strong.

 Mathels and the others were taken aback.
 They didn't say anything more.
 Well, if we can destroy the 'Numbered Children (Numbers)', we'll train these guys in that space too.

 We'll get water and food from the villagers.
 Then the chief told me a strange story.

"Are you going to the mountains?

Yes..... Well--

Don't do that. There is a terrible beast that lives there.

A Hexenbiest?

 It was Materus who asked, drinking the water in one go.
 The village chief's story continued.

The chief continued his story: "Recently, a strange man came in at a whim. He went into the mountains. Then we began to hear the howling of a magical beast coming from the mountain. At one point it was making a terrible sound. I'll say nothing bad," he said. Better stay away from it.

Thank you for your concern.

 I thank him politely.

'But it's that hexenbiest that I want.

But that's not... My great-grandfather told me that a monster more fearsome than the Demon King is sealed up there. My great-great-grandfather told me that a beast more fearsome than the Demon King is sealed up there.

''Well, I'm more terrifying than the Demon King!

 Mucha and Matelus were screaming bareheadedly at the same time.

'It's all right. Then we'll be going now.''

Hey, sir! Let's go get some more rest!

What, you're tired already, Mattelus?

Bate-... No, no! I can still do it. Demon Lick...

 Mattelus takes an eye thrust to Mucha.
 He took a direct hit to the various parts of the body and struck a hollow.

 That was Matellus' fault.
 Because he says the word "Majin" in public.

'Majin? What the hell is a magin...?

 It can't be helped.
 Shall I rewrite my memories with the [Compulsory Recognition] magic?

 With a sigh of relief, I activated my magic and this time I was aiming for the summit of the mountain.


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'I was reminded of that when I heard the mayor speak earlier.

 While running up the mountain, Mucha muttered to himself.

''Three hundred years ago, there was a demonic beast that didn't give in to the side of humanity or the demon race and was running rampant...''

Yeah. I've heard of it. I've heard that he killed a thousand demons with just one animal. The human knights who came to defeat you were wiped out in an instant. Honestly, that's unbelievable. If he's still alive today, he's a monster beyond the disaster grade.

'I hear that even with a brave soul, they had no choice but to seal it up.

 It's a lie to say that we had to seal it up.
 That (sic) wasn't sealed for the sake of it.

'Senior Lacelle, do you know anything about this?'

 Mucha glances at me with a sideways glance.

 Oops..........
 It seems I've unconsciously said it.
 I have to be careful.

''No, it's nothing.''

Is senior Lacelle's goal still that magical beast?

Oh. Don't worry. You'll meet him, and he's probably better than you think.

 Finally, they come to the top of the mountain.
 What was there was a seated darkness.

''What is this...?''

 Mucha's voice shook.
 Mattelus didn't seem to be able to even speak.

 Then two red dots float in the darkness.
 Eyes.
 They crackled and blinked.

''Who are you guys?''

'What? What is this?

The voice goes directly to the brain.

 Mucha and Matelus panicked as they held their ears.

''Could it be sensory magic........''

Such second magic, so easily.

We're demons. You think they were able to penetrate your mental defenses like that?

 The two horrified demons reflexively took their distance.
 Sweat was already floating on their necks.
 I stared at it.

''You guys, I feel bad. You're here to hurt Chrome.''

 The darkness stirred.
 Nuccessfully, it reached up from the ground.
 Then it sent the black darkness flying.
 It was a black feather that fluttered down.

 The wings spread out with a bang.
 Large.
 It hides the sun in the sky and envelops us in darkness.
 He thrusts his big beak into the sky.

'Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!'

 The neigh of the house.

 Mucha and Matelus noticed.
 It was no darkness.
 His voice trembled and Mucha muttered.

''Raven........''

 That's right.
 It was a raven....
 It was a supersized raven.

'Hey! Senior Lacelle, this guy is in trouble. Let's run away.

Running away? What are you talking about, Mattelus?

Yeah?

You two are going to take it down.


 This big raven....