Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 294

Episode 294. Killing the Demon King (1)

Knock, knock.

Kikuba turned his gaze and looked at the blood flowing from his shoulder.

He had been frowning in pain, but soon smiled as if it was refreshing.

“One Royal Knight and one Knight Commander.”

He was the only one to face two of the most powerful men in the empire. Even so, Kikubad's face was composed.

Could it be because of my previous experience dealing with it? Or is it because my adrenaline is still being secreted in this situation?

“It’s perfect. For warm-up exercises… hm?”

Kikubad, who had been looking at the two of them with ease, suddenly looked startled and looked inside the palace.

“Why the palace all of a sudden……?”

As he turned his gaze, Urhar, who had been suspicious, also turned his head toward the palace. Then, what caught his eye was a terrifying number of demons pouring out.

A larger number than before. The knights also looked at the number of demons, and shadows began to fall over their faces.

“I guess it’s almost over.”

Even as he looked at those horrifying demons, Kikuba smiled. And then, even though there were two knights in front of him, he naturally returned his sword to its scabbard.

“What are you doing?”

Schwartz frowned at that and asked, but Kikubaad did not take his eyes off the palace.

“The warm-up is over. It would be best if we went back now.”

"what?"

As he said that, Kikuba turned around. Even at a glance, it seemed as if he was preparing to leave the place.

“Are you running away!?”

Schwartz said in an agitated voice. Kikubaard, who was ready to follow at any moment, just laughed as if he had seen something ridiculous.

“You’d better not even think about following. Aren’t there this many demons?”

As Kikubad, who had been kicking the ground, said those words, Schwart looked around. As he had said, the number of demons pouring out had increased.

I couldn't guess what was going on in the palace, but this was no ordinary number.

Now that other 'Commanders' are also holding their positions, if he were to leave his position and a problem arises, he would be held accountable for it.

“First, let’s think about clearing this place up, Sir Schwartz.”

Urhar approached Schwart, who was watching Kikubaad's back moving away, and spoke.

"you."

Schwarz glared at Urhar.

“Did you know this would happen?”

Urhar appeared at such perfect timing. It was such exquisite timing that it would have been impossible not to have expected this situation to happen.

“You, a Royal Knight, what have you been doing while the palace has fallen into this state?”

Urhar just bowed his head without saying a word.

“……Let’s ask about this story later.”

Schwartz, who decided that there was nothing to gain from talking further here, readjusted his sword. For now, he just had to deal with the overflowing demons. He thought to himself, “Let’s not think about anything more than that.”

***

– “Keeeeeeeek!”

The Demon King screams. He couldn't give a definitive answer about the strange phenomenon occurring in his body, but he seemed to have realized that it was me who was causing it.

With his roar, countless demons flew towards me again.

'The closest ones are the two on the right.'

Even without following them with my eyes, it wasn't hard to figure out where the demons were. Perhaps it was because the "New Swordsman" trait was in effect.

Choaaaak──!

As the first demon lunged, I decapitated it with a quick and precise strike.

Bright red blood splattered the air, and the screaming demon fell to the ground and writhe.

– “Kururuk……!”

The second and third demons also closed the distance and rushed to bite my neck. However, they also met the same fate.

The moon sword, shining softly, was soaked in the blood of demons, but did not stop.

“Huh.”

Soon, as he applied force, the Moon Sword began to emit a brilliant light that could only be seen in legends, illuminating the surroundings.

While the demons were blinded by the light, I rushed at the 'Demon King'.

Crossing of gazes. The Demon King's eyes, which were moving here and there, were clearly frightened by my 'hand'.

It seems like he thinks it was my 'hand' that caused the strange phenomenon.

Chook──!

– “Keeeeeek!”

Because of that, the Demon King lost sight of the 'Moon Jang Sword'. I quickly cut the guy's side, then quickly closed the distance and swung my sword at his abdomen.

“……Ugh!”

But before that, the Demon King's claws sank into my shoulder.

'It's not like I'm just going!'

A sharp pain ran down my shoulder. As I got closer, I could see the face of 'Yulsis' and it sent shivers down my spine, but now was not the time to worry about such feelings.

“Ugh…….”

I groaned and somehow managed to get the sword to the guy's stomach.

Once, he slashed at the guy's abdomen. Even though blood was flowing out profusely, the Demon King showed no sign of pain.

Meanwhile, the presence of demons began to be felt behind me. Those who had been blinded by the 'Moon Sword' were slowly regaining their sight.

"this."

It was a decisive blow, but wasn't this the weak point? I remember the abdomen being the weak point in every episode.

– “Kiaaaaaaaah!”

While I was feeling that anxious, I heard the demons' screams from behind. Gradually, the distance between us narrowed.

If things continue like this, we could face concentrated attacks from the Demon King and demons.

“Let me help out too.”

I felt a presence behind me. When I looked closely, I saw that Kaldrak, who had been lying on the throne, was no longer there.

Before I knew it, the guy was behind me, holding a bloody sword.

“It’s nice to remember the old days. I remember standing back to back with you guys, facing the demons in front of us on the northern front.”

Sorry, I don't remember that. By the way, the prince himself went to the front?

The Northern Front guys were really into it too. No, in this case, that guy must have been acting up and insisting on going first.

“Then, please take good care of me.”

As I said that, I put strength into my Moon Sword. At the same time, I began to feel the sounds of Kaldrak and the Demon fighting behind me.

This is where it helps. If I had known this would happen, would I have cooperated until the end?

– “Keeeeeek……!”

The Demon King, who had received the swinging Moon Sword, screamed and began to exert his strength. However, he thought it was impossible to defeat me with brute force, so he attacked using his tail.

The guy's tail brushed my cheek. I could feel warm blood flowing down my cheek.

'shit.'

Why is it that in times like this, “Open Eyes” doesn’t manifest? Chewing on that anger, I once again apply strength to my sword.

Kilik, Kilik.

Sparks fly from the 'Moon Jang Sword' embedded in the guy's fingernails.

'This kid… … .'

Is it because I'm feeling better? I feel like I'm getting stronger.

– “Kick.”

No, I can tell by the way he's smiling. This kid's getting stronger.

'The Horn of the Demon God, is it finally being absorbed now?'

It was only natural that I would be slow to digest it since I had absorbed three horns. Thinking about this, I began to intuitively feel that the longer the fight went on, the more disadvantaged I would be.

'I can't help it.'

Should I take a gamble?

With that thought, I reached out my hand towards the Demon King.

The goal is to call the 'horn of the demon' that the guy has into my body. If the 'master of the vessel' and 'Yurien' are the bodies more suitable for the 'horn', they will accept this call.

– “Kyaaaaah!”

As expected, the 'Mashin's Horn' began to react. At the same time, the creature's tail lunged at me, but 'Angelica' jumped out from within its body and defended it.

'Well done, Angelica!'

If we could somehow get the horns off the guy's body, cleaning it up would be a breeze.

'Come out!'

I steeled myself and placed my remaining hand on the guy's body.

===

⇒ Trait, the “Master of the Vessel” reacts with the remaining thoughts of the demon.

⇒ Absorbs the ‘Horn of the Demon God’.

===

As expected, the “Master of the Vessel” began to react. A while ago, when Angelica absorbed the “Horn of the Demon God,” she showed a similar reaction.

'Just a little more… … !'

When you feel the horns inside the Demon King's body starting to get closer.

Chomp!

Angelica got pierced by the tail.

"Angelica!"

Startled, I called Angelica's name, but realized now was not the time.

'crazy.'

If I let go like this, will this opportunity ever come again? While I was unable to move my body with that thought, the sharp Demon King's tail came closer.

'It's piercing!'

===

⇒ Trait, “Master of the Vessel” resonates with “Horn of the Demon God.”

⇒ It illuminates the memories surrounding the ‘Horn of the Demon God’.

===

***

My vision began to flicker with the familiar system window. Soon, when I opened my eyes, I realized that my surroundings were not the ruined throne room, but a place with a pure white background and nothingness.

'What's happening all of a sudden?'

Apparently, I was fighting against Yulsis, who had become the Demon King just a moment ago.

'however.'

I am familiar with it.

A pure white background and a strangely familiar atmosphere. This place is unfamiliar, but I've definitely been here before.

When?

‘… …Milena’s relics.’

To be exact, this is the scene I saw when I looked at the memory of the 'soul stone' embedded in the center of the necklace that Milena left behind.

“Uh, uh~”

A sudden humming was heard. As soon as the humming was heard, warm sunlight gently seeped into the room. Although it was clearly a closed space, the scent of spring was coming in through the window that had suddenly appeared.

“Ugh.”

Even though it was an unfamiliar melody, I naturally sang along.

When I turned my gaze in the direction of the humming, there was Melina. She was holding a baby in her arms.

It didn't take long for me to realize that it was 'Yurien', or rather 'me'.

“Here again?”

I couldn't understand why I was seeing this scenery again, but right now I wanted to figure out a way to go back.

If you give the 'Demon King' more time, he will absorb all the remaining thoughts contained in the 'Mashin's Horn'. If that happens, it is obvious that he will become a nuisance to deal with.

“Hmm~”

One, my eyes were drawn to her humming continuously. It was so touching that I almost cried.

“I guess we need to think of a way to get out of here quickly.”

“It’s been a long time since we last met, but why are you saying such inconsiderate things?”

Suddenly the humming stopped, and a voice was heard from behind.

That's impossible.

'Milena' is clearly dead, and the scenery that is being seen now is merely a reflection of the memories that are stuck in the 'Soul Stone'.

If the 'Horn of the Demon God' is similar to the soul stone, then I'm sure I'll remember it.

'… … But, the horn of the demon god has nothing to do with the relics.'

I slowly turned my head and looked at Milena.

“It’s been a while, Yulian. You’ve grown a lot since we last saw each other.”

Milena, smiling and talking. The warmest memories spoke to me.