Chapter 28 – 27. Trial (5)
Arthur’s words that there is a prayer that can weaken the devil.
Aris immediately recognized that this was the key to conquering the Demon King, but since Arthur’s life was the price, he was not very attracted to it. Even if it’s a fake Arthur’s life.
“Don’t worry, Arthur. Still, my attack worked on the Demon King. I think it will be enough as long as you restrain it well.”
Yes. With my skills, I can do it. Even the Demon King couldn’t break Arthur’s bonds, so if he protects himself well, he might win easier than he thinks.
“Arthur? Is it possible that the Demon King can break free of his bonds on his own?”
“Well. The restraints also have the effect of weakening the target. I don’t think I can break them.”
Hmm. It certainly seemed like the Demon King couldn’t break the restraints, so he must have killed Arthur first.
Aris thought positively and decided to clear with Arthur alive.
“Okay. Then I’ll explain the strategy first, Arthur.”
“First, in the case of the Demon King, his movements are too fast, so if we fail to restrain him, we will definitely die. But don’t worry too much. At first, the devil is let down, so you can at least buy time to pray.”
As Aris explained the entire plan in turn, Arthur nodded to her.
“You must remember! “We have to win at the beginning.”
Arthur, who had made up his mind, answered with a solemn expression.
“Huh! I understand.”
“Huh… Then let’s leave, Arthur.”
There was no point in delaying any more time, so Aris held Arthur’s hand and headed to the Demon Castle once again.
…
An unpleasant space where ominous energy can be felt from all directions.
As Aris entered the Demon Castle once again, bad thoughts kept appearing in her head.
No… I’m sure it’ll be okay. We’ve already come this far, so don’t worry anymore.
“Arthur, we’re going in now. When you enter, there is a demon lord in the middle, so when I give the signal, use restraint immediately.”
“Yes.”
Arthur, who was very nervous, answered quietly.
ㅡRattle.
When I opened the door and went in, I saw the devil sitting on a chair.
It’s the same up to this point. Don’t be nervous.
“Is it you?”
The same question from the devil as last time.
“Yes, I am a hero.”
In order to eliminate variables as much as possible, Aris increased his momentum as before.
“Wait a minute, why don’t we just talk?”
Good, everything goes according to plan up to this point.
Aris immediately sent her signal to Arthur.
“Conversation? “Tell me something.”
At Aris’s words, the Demon King began to open her mouth.
“. I’m curious…”
However, before the Demon King could finish his words, her face began to distort.
“You’re using that power openly in front of me.”
The angry demon king immediately raised his hand and fired two spears made of demonic energy at Arthur.
However, Aris, with her holy sword drawn, stood in front of her to protect Arthur.
Thunder Dragon Nine Style – Type 5 Eddy Current
In an instant, the electric current blooming from the sword began to swirl around Aris’ sword, and when she swung her sword towards the Magi’s spear, it ‘ricocheted’ before it reached her.
ㅡChrrrrva!
As Aris blocked the Demon King’s attack, golden chains immediately began to bind the Demon King’s body.
However, the Demon King’s expression was calm. As if it was no big deal.
“Wow. You’re using amazing technology.”
Aris responded calmly to the Demon King’s words.
“Okay? Then I’ll show you something even more interesting.”
Thunder Dragon Nine Style – Type 1 Seonjeon
ㅡPow!
Moving like lightning, Aris plunged her sword straight into the demon king’s heart and immediately chained the next technique.
Thunder Dragon Nine Type – Type 3 Depth Charge
ㅡKwaaaaang!!
ㅡPatter.
The Demon King, who was shattered by Aris’ attack, was reduced to a piece of meat whose original form was no longer visible.
“Ugh…”
Aris also naturally frowned because the scene was more grotesque than expected.
Still, I won more easily than I thought… It is definitely advantageous to fight knowing the future. It was an opponent that was almost impossible to beat…
“Arthur! We won!”
Aris approached Arthur with a smile without thinking, but her expression was stiff.
“Aris. Something is strange. Look at that.”
Arthur, who was not moving from his position, pointed with his hand to the place where the demon king was bound.
“What. Why is that still there? You can untie it now, Arthur.”
Looking where Arthur pointed, I saw a chain wrapped around her.
“Well. Well. Binding is a technique that is automatically released when the opponent dies.”
“!!!”
At Arthur’s words, Aris quickly checked the pieces of meat that were the Demon King, and she was seen writhing and gathering.
While Aris was talking to Arthur, the pieces of meat that had gathered together to form a shape began to ooze magical energy.
Even though it looked like that, it didn’t die? Is it possible to kill him in the first place?
Aris continued to attack to prevent the meat fragments from gathering, but she started to protect the meat fragments with the Magi, and in the end she was unable to stop them all from gathering.
Not yet. If you haven’t found the original form, now is your chance.!
“Arthur!! Quickly, use restraints over there again!!!”
Aris hurriedly shouted at Arthur, but Arthur’s expression was filled with embarrassment.
“Ah, Aris… That skill can’t be used continuously–“
But before Arthur could finish his words, a voice that should not be heard was heard.
“It was a little dangerous this time.”
At the sound of her voice, Aris’ eyes naturally turned to the source, and she could see the Demon King standing there looking at her.
“If my demon energy wasn’t infinite, I could have died.”
The Demon King’s gaze shifted to Arthur behind her.
“You disgusting bastard, I will make you suffer as much as possible.”
As soon as he spoke, a huge amount of magical energy flowed out from the Demon King’s body, and before Aris could even step forward, hundreds of magical energy spears were created in the air.
First, we have to protect Arthur first! I’m just biding my time until Arthur can put her restraints back on.
Aris made a quick decision and raised the sword in front of Arthur again.
…
“What do I think?”
“Fuck you.”
Aris, whose limbs were pierced by the demon’s spear, was kneeling before the demon king.
“Huh… Hhhhh!! Ahhh!!!”
Behind her, Arthur was crying, her limbs slowly rotting away as she was eroded by demonic energy. Even after being subdued, Arthur continued to recite her prayers and had his tongue pulled out by the devil.
The whole situation was the worst. Arthur could no longer be used with all his might, and he had exhausted all his mana and stamina while protecting Arthur, and even his physical condition was in ruins.
I should have just given up quickly and stabbed myself in the heart!
Aris continued to regret, but the situation was already irreversible.
“Then I guess I should start sealing it.”
“At least release Arthur. Then I will cooperate.”
“That guy will suffer the pain of rotting flesh in a body that cannot even die for the rest of his life. And since there is no chance of my seal being broken, there is no need for cooperation.”
“…”
In the end, Aris, with no means left behind, tried to commit suicide, but she failed due to the devil’s interference.
Afterward, Aris was sealed by the Demon King and her mind became faint, but after a while, she began to see familiar landscapes and writings in her eyes.
[Life remaining: 1]
“Aris.? Are you okay?”
There was only one chance left for her, and Aris’ mental strength was already at an all-time low.
“…”
“Arthur, listen to me carefully. “Do you have a prayer that greatly weakens demons?”
Arthur’s eyes began to widen at Aris’ words.
“Uh. Yeah, that’s right…”
“I think I should use that prayer.”
“Ha, but.”
Arthur showed that he did not want to use it, but Aris, running out of patience, pushed him away.
“Know. Still, I have to use it. Because-“
So Aris told Arthur that she had fought the Demon King many times with her warrior power, but she had been defeated in all of them.
“Don’t worry though, Arthur. Is there a book from the First Hero that you haven’t given me yet? I read it, and it also showed a way to bring you back to life by just killing the Demon King.”
Aris began to deceive Arthur in order to catch the Demon King.
“I see.”
“Yes, so will you trust me?”
Arthur also had no choice but to believe when he saw Aris smiling brightly and holding her hand.
“I will believe you, I love you Aris.”
With her words, Arthur hugged Aris, and he could feel her shaking body. It’s probably trembling due to fear of death.
Aris was constantly managing her facial expressions to deceive Arthur, but even though she was fake, she felt pain as if someone was cutting out her chest because of her guilt for deceiving Arthur.
After that, things went smoothly. The plan was the same as before, and all that was needed was for Arthur, who had placed the bindings at the end, to weaken the Demon King through prayer.
“Arthur, I’m going in.”
“…”
Arthur just nods without answering.
After checking Arthur’s condition, Aris immediately opened the door and went in, looking at where the Demon King was.
Afterward, the conversation with the Demon King went according to Aris’ plan, and he was able to successfully bind the Demon King once again.
“Arthur, now use that prayer.”
Arthur nodded and began to recite the prayer without hesitation, and the Demon King’s face began to become thoughtful.
“Mmm. Stop!!”
“Arthur, ignore it and continue.”
As soon as Arthur’s prayer ended, a large golden circle appeared on the floor where the Demon King was bound, and a tremendous amount of light erupted and struck the Demon King.
“Kaaaaa!!”
Aris also felt the Demon King’s energy weakening in real time, and she turned around to face Arthur.
“Arthur?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you. “For trusting me.”
“No… Do you have to win and bring me back to life?”
Arthur’s complexion deteriorated rapidly, but he didn’t stop talking to her.
“When I come back to life, there are a lot of things I want to do… Go on a trip with you, eat delicious food… And…”
But her words did not last, and Arthur closed his eyes.
I’m sorry, Arthur… It’s all a lie. There’s no way that would work. Actually, you knew that too, right? There’s no way you wouldn’t have known because you’re so smart… You didn’t even ask how to save it…
Okay… Let’s forget it, it’s all fake anyway. Because there is a real Arthur in reality.
Aris barely came to her senses and her eyes turned to the Demon King.
“This. This guy!! “What have you done!!”
In Aris’ eyes, all he could see was a shabby demon king.
‘Status window.’
ㅡㅡㅡㅡ
Name: ?
[Abilities]
Stamina-45
Strength-45
Dexterity-45
Magi-0
ㅡㅡㅡㅡ
“This is really bad.”
Even Aris herself couldn’t tell whether she was speaking to the Demon King or to herself.
“I’m sick of it now. Let’s never see each other again.”
Aris slowly raised her sword and swung her sword at the Demon King, and the weakened Demon King was unable to react properly before her body was cut down.
ㅡSuddenly!
In the end, Aris’ attack cut off the Demon King’s head, and her torso fell to the floor helplessly.
Considering the possibility of his being resurrected, she told him to burn them all with her remaining magic power, but her demon lord’s body turned into black smoke and disappeared.
“…”
ㅡJump, jump, jump.
Aris looked inside her to find her elixir, and she was able to find a small box.
When I opened the box, I saw that it contained a potion decorated with colorful jewels.
“I guess this is an elixir.”
As soon as I spoke, words appeared in front of my eyes.
[Congratulations on clearing the ordeal.]
As Aris felt her body becoming increasingly blurred as her words appeared, she remembered what her instructor had said before entering her ordeal.
It is certainly not wrong to say that trials do not evaluate power. Because it seemed clear that this ordeal was testing whether I could give up what was most precious to me. Of course, I don’t know what that has to do with potential.
“If only I had been stronger, Arthur wouldn’t have died…”
With her mumbling, Aris’ body disappeared.
