Chapter 240 – 67. Qualifications of the Heir (1)
‘Easel tier…’
The guy and his companions came crashing in. All the guards in the banquet hall headed that way.
I participated in the banquet as a security guard, so if I don’t move, I’ll be suspicious. He was using the full power of the dream magic through the already boiling demonic energy.
‘I erased my presence with the power of dreams.’
So the other guys don’t know what I’m doing.
This should earn you a few minutes. My demonic energy is being absorbed by the tears of an angel. I focused all my mind on it.
A large amount of mana created through the fusion ceremony. In an instant, I was absorbed into the statue, or more precisely, into the Bible that the statue embraced.
At the same time, the notification window of the system was activated.
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“Living as the successor of the Demon King”
: The former quest has been released by satisfying the following conditions.
* Pre-conditions
: The blood of the Demon Lord family / 5th tier dragon heart / Possession of advanced demonization characteristics (Advanced dreamer – A)
: All prerequisites have been met.
* 2nd Job Change Quest “The Demon King’s Successor”
: A sub-quest of the former quest has been created.
: Acquired Riel’s last sheet music.
: Credentials to become the successor of the devil begins.
: 「… 22%」
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‘It’s just as I thought.’
The first former quest that created the Dragon Heart, the Demonicization. With the contact with Cecilia, the demonization was all completed.
Now the second job change quest is possible.
Of course, since all the prerequisites have been met, there is no problem in proceeding with the quest.
‘No. In fact, if I hadn’t prepared properly…’
The shape of the Bible the angel is holding in his hand is changing. From a statue, it is becoming a paper book with substance.
In the process, a huge amount of mana and magic is being absorbed.
Perhaps, if it wasn’t for the fusion ceremony and the 5th tier dragon heart, the mana heart might have been damaged by exhaustion immediately, no, the recoil.
‘Have you left such a dangerous object behind? Father… Lucifer is.’
But now I can handle that power.
Above all, using alchemy was the correct answer. High-purity manalite. He was properly benefiting from the fine structure created by the mana light threads.
Even if the same amount of mana was injected, the injection speed was different. I diligently blew the magic with the mana light thread.
In the meantime, the battle between the guards and the chase team began.
‘Did Izeltier and Renée… And the other members also break in?’
Still, the troops protecting the highest power in the empire. They were buying some time.
Of course, the killing squad wouldn’t put all their efforts against those guards and guards. Because their goal is always the tears of an angel.
‘It doesn’t matter if you take it or not. At least come after this job change quest is completed.’
But I think it would be a bit risky. A scream of despair was heard from afar.
“A monster… A monster, this bastard! Ra, Light… Where is Sir Light!!”
“Sir Wright is already dead… That… That giant blew Sir Wright’s head!!”
And, as expected, the High Knight who quarreled with me must have been killed by Iseltier.
It didn’t feel that great, but that article was an Auror Expert.
‘That’s why the skill of an easel tier is at least an Auror Expert level.’
If I confront him in a state where I can’t use mana like now. It means I can’t even guarantee my own life.
And that moment. The battle between Lucia and Leicester has begun.
‘Go Lucia!’
Also, Leister is just as dangerous as that easel tier. He cast his gaze toward it.
In an instant, Leicester rushed towards Lucia.
[The dancer in the filthy clothes. I am not a normal human being.]
Erti’s words were true. A thin dance costume that reveals all of her naked body inside. The dance dress itself was a weapon.
[It looks like clothes made of very special threads. Those sleeves themselves are like very sharp weapons.]
Just like Erti said, Leicester started dancing again. It was completely different from the strange dance a moment ago.
A surprising attack followed, so much so that ordinary body vision could not keep up with it. I could hear the sound of the hem tearing through the air.
But Leicester met the wrong opponent. Because that person was Lucia. I said to Erti in my mind.
[Well, it will be fine for a while though.]
[You are right. Although the attack of that lewd dancer is bizarre and surprisingly fast. Because Lucia is catching up with that attack.]
In other words, for the time being Leicester can’t kill Cardinal Grius. Lucia already knew who Leicester was.
From the moment his identity was discovered by the opponent. It’s as if an assassin’s weapon is missing. Still, I was worried about Lucia.
‘I’ll have to hurry up.’
The notification window of the system, the progress of the quest rose to 72%. The remaining time is probably about 3 minutes.
But at that time, Izeltier arrived here faster than I expected.
***
“Hoo. It’s a familiar face! Isn’t that George of Suderborn?”
Izeltier gave me a fishy laugh. A gigantic figure that seems to be 2m tall. And the top that was about to explode with her muscles was soaked with blood.
“It was boring. It’s the Imperial Guard, and they say something about High Night, and they wield such nonsensical auras. It was a waste of time.”
Then, Izeltier pointed at me with the greatsword.
“But I thought the big fish was here! But. With a holy relic of this size, it’s only natural that someone as strong as you would guard it. Isn’t it?”
I think he misunderstood my intentions. It didn’t matter.
‘Damn it. If Magi could afford it, she would be able to hide herself with the dream magic trait.’
Even the Magi used for that disguise is now being used for quests. Only his face was disguised as George.
In any case, it meant that I had to confront this guy directly. I exclaimed.
“What are you doing? Easel tier? It is the banquet hall of His Excellency Grius. Raising a sword in his banquet hall would be tantamount to treason against the empire, right?”
“Hoo. How can you sound so sincere? What is treason If something doesn’t belong to the same owner, finding a new owner is the right thing to do. It’s legal.”
Izeltier hit the mark unexpectedly. In fact, neither the current emperor nor Grius were qualified to lead the Holy Empire.
“And priests and nobles who are having fun with demon women like that. Rather, aren’t Cardinal Grius and those idiots who should be punished through imperial law?”
Izeltier was unbecoming of his size and was logical. Of course I need more time. Rather, it was a good thing.
“So what? Didn’t you infiltrate here to play a part in the end?”
“Is it. But. The captain said that our employer would pay us a fair share if we brought him some of those angel tears or something. He said he would pay more money if he slit the head of Cardinal Grius over there.”
“Employer? Who instigated this?”
Bonama or Duke Pedro, though. Pretending not to know, she spoke to Izel Tier.
“Can you tell me that? Even so, I’m a pretty heavy-mouthed mercenary.”
“What. I get it. No matter who Anyway, you and I seem to be enemies here.”
At my words, Izeltier smiled broadly.
“Yes. My client seems to covet that ugly statue. It doesn’t matter to me. Actually, I’m not really interested in how much money they give.”
Saying that, he pointed his greatsword at me.
“That’s not what’s important. All you have to do is find someone who looks strong like you, and continue to blow his neck. Then you know, the money will come. Even if you are not obsessed with money.”
“If that is possible. I’ll probably go back penniless.”
“Hoo. After all, I am confident.”
Izeltier’s momentum has completely changed. In an instant, the air around him changed like a sharp blade and pierced my entire body.
‘It’s crazy.’
It’s like the murder of high-ranking witches seen in Roia’s trials. However, I didn’t feel the magic power unique to demons or demons.
‘It looks like Leister has already become a Mine. Is the easel tier different?’
But. Even though they were the same pursuers, their tendencies were completely different. Even so, easel tier is a swordsman who pursues pure strength.
Because of that pride, he may not have borrowed the power of the Mahon Stone.
‘That’s why he’s a more tricky enemy.’
It’s because he’s a strong man who spews out such a terrifying life force without being stained with magic power or demonic energy.
I checked the remaining time, unaware of the cold sweat flowing down the back of my neck.
‘1 minute.’
That’s enough. Even if you can’t use mana, there’s a way to buy time. It was worthwhile to chat with Izeltier.
“Anyway, I thought I would only meet you in the finals of the tournament. No, since you invaded the Great Hall like this, you won’t be able to openly participate in the tournament. Good for you. That tournament was so frustrating because they told me not to use mana.”
At the same time, Izeltier shouted.
“Anyway, stop chatting here! Let’s fight right now! The finals are about to begin!”
With the sound of tearing the air, Izeltier’s greatsword swung. I reflexively drew the imperial sword.
***
The swords of the two collided in the air with a caang sound.
“Hoo. This?”
Izeltier looked at me in amazement. His greatsword is shining silver. After all, it was an aura blade that went beyond mana.
‘To wield a blade on that ignorant greatsword… What a madman.’
It was an ignorant attack, as if a part of his body would explode if he even brushed against it.
But his first blow was blocked by me. No, he spilled his attacks.
“It’s the same as last time. This time it had an aura, so it would have been difficult in the same way.”
Before his attack was complete, my imperial sword reached him faster.
“For the subject of drawing the sword later than I did, are you saying that you have already read my sword path and blocked the path in advance? Kkeuk. Amazing. So amazing!!”
It seemed that I was genuinely amazed. He laughed cheerfully
“A sword with an aura, a sword without a single mana. George of Suderborn. How could a prosecutor like four be obscure? It’s amazing too.”
But there was no time to kindly answer the question. 2 strokes, 3 strokes. One after another, his attacks continued.
“Don’t be lazy! Either mana or come, take it out!”
It wasn’t about relaxing. The sincerity of Izeltier was completely different from before.
‘Because I’m better than before. I’m sure.’
It’s a fluke to let go of his attacks like this. If he puts a little variation on swordsmanship. With a sword without an aura, the sword will be destroyed before shedding it, or I will suffer the opposite.
‘Damn it. I need another 30 seconds.’
As much as he confronts Izeltier, his concentration to send out demonic energy is disturbed.
In this state, let alone dealing with the easel tier, the job change quest might fail. At that moment, I thought of a way to buy time.
[Erti! Please earn 30 seconds by possessing my body!]
[Possession? But against such an ignorant man for free…]
[Because Erti will listen to anything he wants. Hurry!!]
[Anything? Like. Then.]
For a moment, I felt a sense of alienation entering my mind. I handed over control of my body to Erti.
Then my body started to move against my will. Erti faced Izeltier.
‘If it’s Erti, you can hold out for 30 seconds. And I’ve already injected enough Magi into it. All that’s left…’
I focused all my attention on the angel’s tears, the scripture.
‘The son of Demon King Lucifer. Julian von Reinhardt orders it.’
At the same time, the angel’s tears began to resonate. The angel’s tears, the divine power exuded by the holy relic, and the demon’s demonic energy were in equilibrium for an instant.
Then a very dark fog arose from the bible, and it began to flow back to me. At that moment, a notification popped up on the system.
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“Living as the successor of the Demon King”
: The 2nd job transfer quest has been completed.
* 2nd Job Change Quest “The Demon King’s Successor”
: The ownership rights of Riel’s last sheet music are all passed to you.
: Complete the contract by shouting the sheet music’s true title.
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‘Is this the true title?’
And the rosary of Agnes, hanging from my neck, resonated and announced the title to me. I shouted the title inwardly.
‘Devil’s Book Lemegeton. Go beyond Lucifer’s name and come to me!’
That moment. Intense demonic energy raged in my mana heart.
