29 Episode 29: Former Demon King, Kicking the Undead (1/2)
”Don't worry. The only place the place is twisted is the entrance, and from here on out is the normal space. We'll move when we calm down.”
Said the hooded magician.
Odette-Sray and the other two, they're sitting on the ground.
All three seem to be getting calmer and calmer.
”I'll explain it to you now. As I told you, there's been an undead in the cave we're going to. Types are low level ghosts and skeletons only. It's a low-level ghost, so if you hold it strong, you won't be taken possession of it. Skeletons, too, are the only ones in this hierarchy that are weak. If you still think it's dangerous, come and run to the aisle. There's a talisman in the aisle, so the demon hardly ever comes out.”
That's what the magician said, removing the hood covering his face.
”Let's introduce ourselves again. I am DeMetel, a C-Class sorcerer from The Sorcery Guild. Though you are the children of the aristocracy, in this' Elusion 'there is no point in that status. It is as history has proven that' ancient magic 'is very dangerous, depending on how it is used. You will know it well here.”
The point is, don't be alarmed.
Mr. Barnes took over the words of the sorcerer DeMetel.
Look around us and try to naughty close one eye. Maybe he tried to relax me. It's a tough one though.
”The twisting of the entrance place, all of which I get used to. I'm used to it.”
”Light mouth should be that far. General, it's time for everyone to settle down. Let's go.”
The sorcerer DeMetel flicks his robe and walks out.
Mr. Barnes shrugs his shoulders and laughs at us.
That's how we resumed our journey toward the upper level of 'Elusion'.
”This is the Cave of the Holy Sword.” It's where your exams are. ”
About ten minutes down the spiral aisle, the sorcerer DeMetel stopped his leg.
”It's the exam officer's job from here on out. Please explain, DeMetel which”
”Yes, sir.”
The sorcerer DeMetel thanked Mr. Barnes before looking at us.
”I'll tell you first. If you don't think you can do it, gib it up right away.
This area is also where trainees from the 'Magic Guild' come in orientation. As long as you're in the aisle, you're not as dangerous as you are. but in the cave usually demons also appear. This is an ancient site. And it hasn't been fully elucidated. Because there is also one person every few years who loses his life in front of the danger and focuses on the honor of the house, etc. Let me warn you. ”
”... there will be no such line in front of the Marquis...”
”So you're going back to the ground alone? Zilvan.”
Class C magician DeMetel said quietly.
”The passage is relatively safe, but rarely demons appear. During the battle, if you fall into a central vertical hole, you die instantly. Even if you didn't die, you can't even go to rescue if you're drawn to the lower tier. Do you know those?
”... Gu”
”If you know what I mean. Shut up and listen to the explanation.”
Zilvan was looking at his teeth, but you thought the minutes were bad, and he kept pulling back.
”Your aim is to reach the Holy Sword at the bottom of the cave. As I said earlier, only the weak Ghost and Skeleton show up. I'll leave it up to you to decide whether to fight or run. The earliest to reach the back of the cave will be the winner of the exam. Use of witchcraft is free. That's it. Any questions?
”... obstruction is forbidden, right”
The Count's Gaiel raised his hand.
Class C magician DeMetel, uh, snorted,
”Of course... but this one doesn't have eyes on everything either”
”... no”
”If I get hurt, I'll heal you. If you want to gib it up, I'll help you. This place is not like the ground. Remember that.”
”Who confirms that I followed you between the back?
The next person to raise his hand was Odette.
The sorcerer DeMetel nodded,
”I send in my own demons. That guy confirms it. Also, your use of the demon is free, but even if the demon reaches the back, I won't admit it's clear. You follow the Holy Sword yourselves.”
”Okay, I get it.”
”What about you? You got a good question for me?
The magician DeMetel saw me.
”That's a question. Speaking of the Holy Sword, I think it's an important 'ancient object', but how is that sealed here? I think it's normal for a holy sword to be in the royal palace, or deeper if it's to be hidden.”
”Huh!? What are you talking about!?
”............... I think you should read the air”
I don't know if that was a good idea.
That's why I wanted to ask.
”Because the holy sword here is useless”
But the magician DeMetel answered my question.
”That's what some 'antiquities' are. If you're interested, you should find out later when you become an official guilder”
”Thank you”
”That's funny. It's like you're looking way ahead of the exam.”
”... Huh?
”Others are thinking of completing the exam. But, Yuki-Grossalia, you don't seem interested in completing the exam. Didn't I?”
”No. I'm here for the birth and the Baron's house.”
”Right. I'm sorry. Forget it.”
So the magician DeMetel looked around at all of us.
”I'll give you the next five minutes of operational time. You can think of a tactic on your own, or we can have a meeting if you have company. Show here that you have enough wisdom and skill to be the Guardian Knight of Her Royal Highness. That's it.”
”I'm not asking you anything weird. Yuki-Grossalia”
”I'm sorry. Odet-Sray.”
During operational time.
Me and Odette-Sray were poking each other in the corner of the aisle.
”Did Yuki bring a demon?
”No. Because I didn't know what 'Elusion' was like. Odette, where are you?
”My use of demons takes time to summon... then”
Odette-Sray, Kohon, had a rough time.
”… from here on out, no salutations”
”What's your salutation?
”Until we attack the Cave of the Holy Sword, we are partners. Let's be equal. Besides, I've heard that salutations are slow to communicate information.”
”Ok...... no, ok. Odette.”
”Yeah. Nice to meet you, Yuki”
We looked at each other and nodded.
”So, what do you do with the operation?
”The cave passage is divided into two parts along the way. Direct tracks with a lot of undead and relatively few detours.”
”There are lights inside, so you won't get lost. Do you want to take a detour?