Volume 5 Chapter 2 (2/2)

”Mhm. Understood. The use of that thing is frightening. That thing is beyond any weapon. It's a weapon of mass murder; something that mustn't exist. ……and yet, I just can't contain my excitement as an alchemist; I want to see that in action.”

In reaction, I smiled wryly.

Rorono had not once expressed something like fear for the incredible weapons she had actively worked on and she had worked on truly incredible weapons like the napalm bombs, the Avalon-Ritters, and the custom-made ones for Kuina and the others.

In truth, I didn't want to use it but as we were against old Demon Lords, I could not afford to hesitate. For if I did, even for a moment, it could prove to be fatal.

These are opponents I have to challenge with all my might… no, these are opponents I couldn't defeat even with all my might so I have no choice but to rely on that.

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For the second time that day, I came to the bread factory to meet with Wight.

Wight was surprised to see me who was here just a while ago.

”What can I help you with, my lord? Did you forget something?”

”No, it's not that. I'll explain it to you in detail later but tomorrow, or perhaps as soon as today if possible, I am going with Kuina to meet with the [Dragon] Demon Lord. I want you to come with us. The [Dragon] medal I used for your Rebirth was from him so I want him to see you.”

I had decided that I would rather meet and secure an agreement with [Dragon] first before I negotiate with [Time]. [Time] was in love with Marcho but for that reason, there was that possibility that he viewed me as a threat.

Also, I had decided that I was going to bring two of my monsters. The first was Kuina who had always been acting as my guard. The second one was going to be Wight.

I had two reasons for this.

The first was that I wanted the [Dragon] Demon Lord to feel some sort of familiarity with Wight who was made using his medal.

The other reason was simply that Wight was a strong individual. In the unlikely event that the enemies who had attacked Marcho had already positioned themselves in our destinations, there was a need to breakthrough their formation. I was confident there was no monster in this world capable of stopping the instantaneous power of Wight while under the effects of [Berserk].

”Certainly.”

”Thank you. The issue now is what to do about the defense here when you and I are out.”

There was still a risk in bringing Wight.

Originally, Wight was my staff officer and was supposed to be in charge in my absence. However, if the both us were away, it would mean a drastic decrease in our defensive capabilities.

”Then there is nothing to worry about. I have an excellent adjutant to fill in for me. Pochi, Koro, and Tarou like her and will listen to whatever she says so it's alright.”

”Pochi, Koro, and Tarou? Who are those?”

”Oh, excuse me, they are Darkness Dragons. It was a little inconvenient to give them orders with nothing to distinguish them with so I gave them nicknames.”

For a moment there, I choked.

The symbols of fear that were the Darkness Dragons were given names that were pretty much for dogs.

But then again, in front of Wight who became a Black Dragon of Death, one the strongest dragons, the Darkness Dragons did act like dogs.

”I'm relieved then. I'll notify you quickly once our time of departure has been determined. Until then, take care of the handing over of the chain of command for our defense.”

”Yes, my lord. I will act swiftly.”

”Sorry to bring you nothing but trouble, Wight. Also, I can't afford to lose my magic power right now so it would seem we would have to delay your naming.”

If a Demon Lord wished to name a monster after they had named their first three—or in other words, after they had completed their [Monsters of the Covenant]—it would mean that they would have to endure the after-effects of the naming which were the loss of all of their magic power and the inability to recover any of it for about half a month.

In this situation though, that was dangerous to the point of being lethal.

I had already thought up the best name for Wight but…

”Don't mind me, my lord. This body of mine is immortal; I will wait forever if I must.”

”It gladdens me to you say that.”

After that and telling him to ready the Darkness Dragons, Avalon's fastest mode of transportation, for the impending battle, the initial preparations were underway. All that's left for now was to wait for the replies of the letters I had sent.

I had decided that in event that no reply came by the end of the day, I would go with the impolite course of action and show up uninvited.

I had been invited to visit [Wind] Demon Lord Stolas's dungeon before but that trip had always been postponed. Now that I had to go, I wondered if she'll be surprised to see me arrive on top of a Darkness Dragon. Despite the circumstances, I thought that and a smile escaped.