Chapter 88: Clash! King and Four Generals
"Floria-sama!"
Numerous lights burst forth, the impact becoming a bullet that shattered everything in its path.
What was unfolding on the top of the Palace of Light was a battle between those who transcended humanity. In the face of this mythical battle, I just stood there, unable to even become the king's sword, despite my position as a knight of light.
No! I cannot just stand here.
"I will initiate the charge."
I unleash the power of the Holy Sword. The power of my holy sword "Whiteout" is the ability to absorb an inexhaustible amount of mana in the surroundings.
If the user's limitations are not taken into consideration, it is theoretically possible to generate a mana that exceeds the king's power.
Of course, this is no easy task, but in this place where such intense mana collides with each otherーー
In order to become Floria-sama's sword, I surpassed my limits and absorbed the mana from "Whiteout".
Of course, the mythical battle was still raging.
"You have improved your skill. I am very happy."
Her white hair swayed in the wind.
The one facing Floria-sama had snow-white hair and eyes.
She is petite and looks like a young girl. Of course, that is only the appearance. The power of the curse overflowed from her body. She was probably a spirit who had lived for a very long time.
Floria-sama smiles in front of the monster. Even after such a fierce battle, her elegance, as if she were dealing with a gentleman in a social setting, is most reassuring.
“Ha. I'm very flattered to receive your praise. But what's with the outfit?"
"Hmm? What? Kasadora-dono suggested that I should dress up now that I'm back in my original form."
The snow-white spirit turned around on the spot. The skirt of her pure white sailor suit floated.
"Well, it's not strange. Rather, doesn't it suit you?... It's not like I understand though."
"Ufufu. Thank you for that. Floria-chan also looks good in that dress."
"Tch. Stop calling me chan. I mean, you've changed your way of speaking a little when you turned back from being all bones, you know."
"Fumu. It's boring to talk in the same way when I'm in a different form, you know? I'm a hard worker. I'm trying various things to improve myself. The way I speak when I'm still all bones is based on my mother's."
“I don't know about your mother, but I know you're a hard worker, and I don't get it. Why are you fighting me now?"
"Our Lord wants to see you. Will you please follow us?"
The one who answered was the demon behind Floria-sama.
"Hah. I knew you guys were playing Satanalia's subordinates, but I didn't think you'd attack me as Satanalia told you to. Or is it your decision?"
"Aren't you willing to follow us quietly? I don't think you think you can win against me and Honea at the same time."
“As for me, I would like to play with the cute Floria-chan for the first time in a while… but it’s true that you can’t win in this situation. I advise you to surrender......."
Floria-sama's smile, its quality changes completely. From the smile of a graceful lady to the smile of a ferocious beast.
"I have a certain amount of respect for you guys... but, how long have you been looking down on me? It's different from 300 years ago. If you keep on acting like this, I'm going to kill you for real."
Floria-sama's body radiated pure white mana. In front of the noble radiance that does not allow any impurity...
"Your bravery is as good as ever."
The demon sighs.
“I love that about you, Floria-chan.”
The spirit smiles.
Immediately afterward, the three of them disappear from my sight. They are too fast for me to see them.
Hundreds? Thousands of times? At the end of the collision, the three reappear.
Floria-sama had no noticeable external injuries, but her dress was torn in places and one of her breasts was exposed. And two of the four generalsーー
“I am surprised. I didn't expect you to strike a blow at Urnast-dono."
"As expected of Honea's beloved disciple."
The demon wiped the blood from her mouth. The spirit lifted up her skirt, which had a slight cut in it.
"I don't intend to tear the clothes that kasadora-dono had prepared for me...... but it's a great thing. I'm impressed."
“Then, shall I stain it with blood?”
"I'm fine. How is it? Floria-chan. How about drinking with us after a long time?"
"If you want to do it here in the palace of light, I'll think about it."
"Unfortunately, that is rejected. Floria-chan will follow us."
"Keh, don't talk in your sleep."
"Honea, we are running out of time. Let's finish as soon as possible."
"Well, it can't be helped."
“Finish it? Don't underestimate me. You guys are the ones who will get finished."
"I'm not underestimating you. We will win if we have to win. That's all."
The black cloth covering the demon's eyes came off by itself. And the one who was caught by those exposed eyes was... me?
"Eh?"
By the time I thought about it, it was already after I slashed at Floria-sama.
"!? You."
The power of the "Whiteout" had brought out my physical abilities beyond their limits. Despite the surprise attack, Floria-sama dodged the holy sword just in time.
Not good! She is completely in control of my body.
I screamed.
"Please kill me. Floria-sama."
"Urnast of the Evil Eye". Wary of the unusual power we heard, we equipped ourselves with a number of magic tools that has the highest level of mental protection, but all the protection I had on has no effect at all.
I didn't think we have this large gap in abilities.
Now that the situation had come to this, I had no choice but to have Floria-sama kill me before I could slow her down any further.
The mana converged in Floria-sama's fist. When it is unleashed, it will be the last time in my life.
Dear, forgive me for not being able to support you.
I remember the meeting with my beloved husband. Ah, I have good memories of going out with my sister-in-law, Eluina-san, and my husband. I had to distance myself a bit so as not to disturb them, who apparently had not seen each other in a while, but it was an appropriate first date for my embarrassed husband and me. Unfortunately, I had to leave them early due to a call from Shudoji-sama, but I wonder if my husband and Eluina-san were able to make up for the time they missed.
Floria-sama waved her fist.
An unseen lightning-fast blow knocked out... the holy sword.
"...Floria-sama? What are you!?"
"Stay still."
The enchantment that followed restrains my body.
No, Floria-sama is going to incapacitate me without killing me.
I am glad about that sentiment. But at the same time, as a knight, I knew that that kind of gentleness in front of an opponent of the same rank would only be a weakness.
"Fumu. How about this?"
As if to demonstrate my concern, the demon snapped his fingers. Then more than ten soldiers appeared on the roof of the Palace of Light.
"You people!?"
I recognized the faces of all the soldiers who appeared. They were one of the few Kingsguard assigned to protect Floria-sama in the palace.
They have the highest level of loyalty to Floria-sama and fighting ability in the Kingdom of Light, but right now, they look as pathetic as children frightened of the darkness.
"F-Floria-sama! I'm sorry! We are being manipulated."
The captain of the Kingsguard shouted. That was all it took for me to understand their current situation.
"Keh, coward."
“You don't mean to call me a coward, do you?”
Floria-sama snickered at the demon's question.
"There's no such thing as cowardice in hunting."
"I'm relieved. If you whined, you will be eliminated from the hunt."
The demon waved her hand, whispering something incomprehensible.
Then the kingsguard attacked Floria-sama all at once.
"Do you really think you can defeat me with this kind of trick?"
Floria-sama restrained the kingsguard one after the other with the speed of light.
"How can you move at that speed and barely injure the target? You have become very good at these delicate techniques. How about this? Those who are bound, harm yourselves."
The next moment, I was manipulating my mana to crush my own heart.
"Eh!?"
And before I knew itーーーー I should have died.
"Gahaa!? Cough*, cough*!? T-this is!?"
The heart, which should have been crushed, was being restored at a tremendous speed by magic. The whole area was glowing white when I looked at it.
"D-don't... cough*, cough*... F-Floria-sama."
When I opened my moistened eyes, I saw that Floria-sama had been swarmed by the kingsguard.
“If you resist...... you will know what will happen, right?"
The demon's voice, however, Floria-sama does not answer. No, she could not answer. I am not the only one who committed suicide. In order to heal all the kingsguard, Floria-sama concentrated her consciousness to the utmost limit.
"Hoh, that's amazing. I never thought you would be able to use such a high level of healing magic on such a large scale. I'd love to have a proper hand-to-hand combat when we get back...... hmm? Urnast-dono, is there something wrong?"
“No, I caught her, but there's something lacking about this victory. Is it...... a visual problem?"
I got goosebumps from the demon's words.
"Cough*, cough*. W-wait! What are you going to do to Floria-sama!?"
Ignoring my words, the demon ordered the guards.
"You guys, rape Floria."
Riiip*!
One of the guards holding down Floria-sama tore her dress.
Both of Floria-sama's ample breasts are revealed. The others spread Floria-sama's legs wide open.
"What are you... stop it! Stop it!"
One of the guards rips off Floria-sama's underwear. Her vagina, protected by a thin but shiny golden pubic hair, is exposed.
"Stooop."
"Kill me! Floria-sama, please kill me!"
"Damn it, why, I can't stop."
The loyal Kingsguard shed tears of blood, but their body, deprived of its freedom by the demon, took off its own clothes against the owner's will, exposing its male genitalia.
The white light that had been shining around disappeared, and Floria-sama, who had finished healing everyone, opened her eyes.
Floria-sama, who was restrained, takes a look at the guards who are exposing their erect male genitals.
"P-please. Floria-sama. Please kill us."
"W-we don't want to do this."
"Please let us die. Please."
Tears streamed down the cheeks of the guards. But Floria-sama's eyes were calm as she watched them.
"Tch, shut up. I don't care if I get raped, so don't worry about it either. I've been watching you guys since you were kids. I know how you feel. So don't be so pathetic."
Floria-sama's words seemed to push them away or scold them. The tears of the guards who received it stopped like it was a lie.
Then, as if to offer some resistance, they removed their eyes from Floria-sama's body and looked up to the sky. Then they shouted.
"Eternal loyalty to Floria-sama."
"Eternal Loyalty."
"Eternal Loyalty."
Even while they were shouting, the guard's bodies did not stop. The guard, in front of Floria-sama, his penis in contact with Floria-sama's vagina.
"No, as expected, I don't like this."
The spirit's fist slammed into the demon's cheek. The demon is blown away at a blinding speed.
"You guys go to sleep"
Then, when the white spirit waved her hand, the guards fell on the spot like dolls whose strings were cut. Andーー
"Well then, Floria-chan. Let's talk more slowly later."
“Tch. I guess... teacher Honea."
"Floria-chan got stronger. I'm very proud."
Then the fist of the spirit hit Floria-sama's chest. The spirit gently held the unconscious Floria-sama in her arms.
"No matter how many times I look at it, growth is so beautiful. Especially when it's a child I've given a great deal of care and attention."
The spirit caresses Floria-sama's cheek lovingly.
"Is it over?"
Then the demon who was punched away came back as if nothing had happened.
"Urnast-dono. I'm sorry for hitting you. Are you angry by any chance?"
"I'm not Kasadora, and I'm not going to get angry over something like this. We have achieved what we set out to do. Shall we move on?"
"Understood. I will carry Floria-chan like this."
"...It doesn't matter."
"Wait. Let Floria-sama go."
The demon stops at my words. However, when the spirit said, "Let's go" and tapped her on the shoulder, the demon and the spirit disappeared without turning around.
"H-how could this happen? We have to hurry and organize a rescue team."
But is there really anyone in the Kingdom of Light who can stand up to a being of that caliber? If there was, it would beーー
“Sharna-sama!? What is this!? What happened? Where's Floria-sama?"
The one who appeared was my attendant (though I don't need an attendant in the true sense of the word, as my job is to protect Floria-sama, so I mainly have her gather information).
"I'm going to hear your report first. What's going on?"
She, who was not good at fighting, had appeared at this place where there had been such a fierce battle just a few minutes before. Something must have happened.
"Y-yes. Report. A black dragon has appeared in the Kingdom of Fire. An army of demons numbering up to one million has begun to invade the Water Kingdom. Both countries will not be able to send aid to our country immediately. In addition, Shudoji-sama, who went to the Kingdom of Water, was attacked by someone and is missing. The Kingdom of Earth is still unable to provide assistance, as its first priority is to find Shudoji-sama and protect its own land.
“…………What about the adventurer's Guild?"
"The Adventurers Guild is dealing with the large number of demons that have appeared in various areas. Also, it seems that the King of the Wind is not in the central continent at this time."
"I see……"
The balance has continued for 300 years since the Daimaou's sealing. But I can feel it collapsing.
Correctly understanding the predicament of our country.
“Um, so where is Floria-sama?”
"She became our shield and was taken away."
"That's!?"
Knowing Floria-sama's absence completely changed the complexion of the attendant, who was still somewhat relaxed despite bringing such a report.
"S-Sharna-sama. Can we win?"
"I don't know. But I... we still have my husband."
"Yes....... ha? Eh? S-Sharna-sama? Are you married? Eh? When? Why didn't you tell me?"
"I'm sorry. I didn't have time to tell you. Um, I'm sorry to bother you at a time like this, but could you please take this out for me?"
“This is……… a marriage contract!? The partner is......... eeehh!? Bonvoul family, that bas... no. The eldest son?"
"Yes, that's right"
"Eh!? You should reconsider, or rather, have you talked to your families? If not, I don't think it's possible to decide Sharna-sama and Bonvoul-sama's marriage with this piece of paper. But."
"I have spoken to my house, but not my husband's house yet. He's a troublesome person. I think that I, as a wife, have to support him in this part as well."
"Hm!? Hmm!? N-no, but then as expected, um, it's impossible."
"It's an emergency. Can you do something about it? My husband and I may both fall in this battle. At least I want to leave at least this contract as proof of our love."
“Sharna-sama… understood! I'll do whatever it takes to keep it."
“Thank you. Now I can fight without any worries."
It is the duty of the wife to clean up the daily trifles for her husband. I'm sure he will be pleased.
"Sharna-sama. What will happen to the world from now on?"
"I don't know. But it is certain that the peace that lasted for 300 years has ended... it's about to begin. Founder-sama and the Daimaou. The battle to decide the new ruler of this world... Light-Demon war
Looking forward to the genre shift next time.
ReplyDeleteWhy is the author doing this after the spoiler that Founder will die at the end anyways. What’s the point of building the hype? So author can mindfck everyone that he didn’t actually die? Well, i guess we’ll never find out since this novel is on hiatus. Sigh…
ReplyDeleteNo, the Founder didn't die but got defeated. The one who died on the apocalyptic beasts was Aquim. After the apocalyptic beasts got defeated, the Daimaou (I think it was Amaterasu) defeated the Founder. Based on Chaos' personality, it was all just a game. And remember, Arama didn't want Chaos killed xD
DeleteTo be fair, that chapter was told from Laura's perspective. And she's the most clueless about what's really going on despite being near the center of things.
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