89 Epilogue: Monster Talent (2/2)

The Demon Lord Rainer is dead. His army still remains, but now that he's killed the strongest demon lord and the cannibals, the rest will fall into place. Dell is there too.

It seems that most demon lord armies are destroyed when the demon lord is killed. Senri's right, so he must be.

I'm glad to hear that the members of the merchant corps who gave me food are mostly safe.

I thought I was going to die many times, but the fight with Rynell brought me many things.

I've learned how to use my powers, and I've gotten the ”Spell Flame”. I don't want to do it again, but it's a great experience to fight a powerful enemy.

I have a lot of things to think about, like encountering new vampires, but it's okay to take a break.

After all, Senri is good. I feel very safe when I'm around her.

What vampires lack, I think, is someone to trust them. That's what turns a monster back into a human.

I was hungry. I got the minimum amount of blood right after the reunion and recovered to a certain extent, but it wasn't enough.

Senri had been worried about me even after we parted. She also feels guilty about it. I'm sure he'll give me some ...... blood.　I'm hoping for the best. I'd like to sleep in a soft coffin for a few days and hang out with Senri.

As I wagged my tail, Senri gave a small sigh and smiled so slightly that those who knew her well would have to be careful not to notice.

Barron, I'm leaving town now. You can't stay in this city. Dell's people are in a nearby city.

”............

I see. I'm not proud of it, but I can be big now. I can even carry Senri on my back. I'll be able to go anywhere where there's no water flowing.

My dog form is pretty fast. The next town is just around the corner. I'm not sure I'd like to do a piggyback ride. .......

The sky is setting, best time to go. I'm always ready. A little more blood would be nice, but I'll save that for later.

Once we get to the far city, we'll relax for a while. You need to rest. Specifically, you need to rest until your body turns white.

Apparently Senri preferred a white, pretty, bushy dog to a black, good-looking one. This is my favorite, but if Senri says so, then so be it.

I couldn't help but ask Senri, who was staring at me, eye to eye.

”Can I have some blood?

”Yes. So don't talk. It's very suspicious.

It's true that a dog that can speak is out of the question. I kept my mouth shut, wagged my tail, and followed Senri as he went through the exit procedure.

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A blessing is life itself. A demise knight who excels in the art of manipulating it can regenerate and endure far better than a mere human. They can heal broken bones if they concentrate their power and can fight tirelessly.

The third level knight, Del Gordon, was badly wounded, but not as bad as the wounds he usually sustained.

The end is outside the room. Senri and Del were the only ones in the room.

Del Gordon sat up in bed and stared at Senri.

”Geez, geez, don't treat me. ...... Senri Sylvis. When the wound heals, I'll have to go after you guys.

The Knights of the Apocalypse are a tight-knit group. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

He was a member of a group led by a knight known for his consistent mission completion rate.

”I owe that vampire a debt. ”I owe that vampire a debt, unbecoming a Knight of the End. And you can't win when your wounds haven't healed. So I'm going to have to let the ............ karma slide this time.

Dell's eyes were grim the whole time. It was understandable.

In fact, it was probably because Del Gordon was not the victim of an undead tragedy that he was allowed to get away with this.

But there was hostility in his eyes.

But it wasn't hostility towards End. It was hostility towards Senri. In a grumbling voice, Dell declared.

”But the next time I see you, I swear on the pride of the Knights of the End, and on all the victims of this tragedy, Senri Sylvis. I will kill you. No matter what the circumstances.

”Yes.

Senri didn't change his expression.

Senri was already a traitor. For the Knights of the End, he is even more repellent than their enemy, the undead, a traitor who turned to the undead despite being a Knight of the End.

My master let me off the hook once, but the others would not.

But he knew what he was doing. Senri hadn't decided to side with the End without thinking.

Dell frowned when he saw that Senri's expression did not change. The next voice that came out was not as angry as the previous one.

”Senri, this is a warning. Kill the man, the End Baron. Give him relief before he gets out of hand. You're a natural born demon knight, but that man has the gift of the monster. I'm not talking about powerful abilities. Endo Baron will be a fearsome king. In no time, he'll be the greatest enemy the End Baron has ever had.

Dell's words were laced with strong emotion.

I knew it. The End's ”sucking curse” has terrifying potential.

We don't even know what the multiple curses will do to End.

Senri once speculated that End's appearance when he transformed showed his feelings. Now, End is turning into a jet-black dog.

It showed that the young man, who was also a bit of an optimist, was not unchanging.

But even so, Senri stared at Dell and said.

”...... I won't let you.

”...... Kill me. If you still have the pride of a Knight of the End.

Dell turned away and shut his eyes.

Dell's fears were justified. From now on, End's escape would be even more difficult.

Senri's departure would spread throughout the Knights of the End, and the powerful vampire known as the Stake King's family would know of End's existence. I unleashed the Photon Delight, but if I missed even one bat, it would regenerate. Perhaps I haven't killed enough.

Perhaps purifying it would be a better way to save it. But End probably doesn't want that.

Then Senri would be on his side.

Senri made up his mind without showing it, and turned away and left the room.