Episode 4 The Mysterious Dark Knight Appears
Brave Reiji and his companions go through Nargol, aiming for the Demon King's palace.
stars in the sky
Nargol is
While looking at the starry sky, Chiyuki, who is a companion of the hero, is reminded once again that the celestial bodies in this world are different from the earth.
Instead of the sun, the white Orgis moon shines in the sky.
Mina, goddess of the sun, and Orgis, goddess of the moon, are the creators of the gods of light.
And Modes, the demon king who rules this land, is a god of darkness who does not descend from the sun goddess.
Perhaps that is why this land remains dark.
“It’s a little bit longer, Chiyuki-senpai.”
Lino says while dancing round and round.
Her twintail hair twirls in the same way as Rino moves. Very happy.
According to what Chiyuki heard, Rino was a model in her original world and was aiming to become an idol who could sing and dance.
Perhaps because of that, she is good at dancing.
(Did you know that recently, people in this world began to call her the Goddess of Dance?)
Chiyuki thinks about that.
Reno is the center of attention because he dances everywhere he walks through the streets.
The problem is that she likes to dress like a miniskirt.
As a result, she is often exposed to the shady gazes of many men.
When Chiyuki said that, he said that it didn't matter because he was used to it, and didn't seem to care.
Modeling is probably a job that you cannot do unless you get used to that kind of gaze. It was something that serious Chiyuki could not endure.
"Yes, it's really a little longer, Reno-san."
Chiyuki nodded at Rino's words.
Chiyuki and the others should have reached the palace where the Demon King lives in a little while.
If you defeat the Demon King Modes, you should be able to return to your original world.
That's the end of this long journey.
"Oh, this painful journey is over. I'm sorry, I got everyone involved."
Reiji, who was walking in the lead, turned around and apologized.
In the first place, I came to this world because Reiji was summoned as a hero.
Chiyuki and the others were just caught up in it.
"Yeah, but it was pretty fun."
When Chiyuki says so. Reiji laughs.
"Yes. It was quite fun."
Chiyuki thinks that Reiji, who was summoned as the Hero of Light, must have actually enjoyed this world.
No, not just Reiji. everyone was having fun.
It was a year ago when Chiyuki and the others were summoned to this world by a woman named Arlena.
The goddess, commonly known as Rena, has asked Chiyuki and the others to defeat the demon king.
It's like a manga situation.
To be honest, Chiyuki was dissatisfied. What Rena did was kidnapping. It's very unforgivable. There will be a lot of fuss in the original world.
However, I couldn't tell Rena to return to my original world.
It was natural for Reiji to listen to a beautiful woman's request, and because he undertook the subjugation of the Demon King.
As a result, other girls were also dating.
However, the only one who was dissatisfied was Chiyuki, and Reiji, Reno, Nao, and others were overjoyed that they were put in a world like in the game. Sahoko and Shirone were a little confused, but in the end they didn't object.
Even so, Chiyuki agreed because he heard that it would be possible to return on the same day he was summoned.
In that case, there is no problem even if you decide after staying for a while.
In this way, Chiyuki also came to accompany him on his adventures.
Still, I was apprehensive at first.
It's a world with demon kings. Chiyuki thought it was dangerous.
However, the worry ends in vain.
Chiyuki and the others in this world are strong.
First of all, his physical abilities have improved tremendously since he came to this world, almost like a superhuman.
Chiyuki believes that this improvement in physical ability is proportional to the ability in the original world.
The reason why I thought so was because Reiji and Nao, who had high physical ability in their original world, had the highest physical ability among Chiyuki and the others.
Even Sahoko, who has the lowest physical ability among Chiyuki and the others, can throw away a few average adult men in this world.
And another thing is magic.
According to Chiyuki's research, magic can only be used by a handful of people in this world.
However, all Chiyuki and the others can use that magic. Moreover, he was able to use the highest level of magic that no human in this world could match.
According to Rena, Chiyuki and the others seem to have the same level of magical power as the strongest race in this world, the Gods.
Even Chiyuki doesn't know why, because his original world didn't have magic.
And there was something I didn't know about that magic.
Not everyone could use the same magic.
Chiyuki can't use spirit magic like Rino, and she's not good at healing magic like Sahoko. On the other hand, Rino and Sahoko cannot use magic such as teleportation that Chiyuki can use.
That was also a mystery to Chiyuki.
According to Nao, who is familiar with such games, Rino is a spirit magician and Sahoko is a healing magician. And Chiyuki is said to be a magician.
I don't know why, but Chiyuki and the others who can make full use of these abilities have become the strongest beings in this world.
In particular, Reiji's combat ability, which has come to be called the Hero of Light, is tremendous. He couldn't beat Reiji even with five people including Chiyuki. According to Rena, if it's just his combat power, he's comparable to Odis, the God King of Light.
Without Reiji, it would have been dangerous if there were only girls, but thanks to Reiji, I was able to easily overcome it.
In the end, the adventure was so interesting that I ended up spending a whole year in this world.
The trip is almost over.
Looking back on it now, Chiyuki wondered if she could have been a little more greedy.
Assuming that they would return me to my original world, wouldn't it be fine to ask for some kind of reward? I couldn't guarantee any reward because Reiji quickly made a low price promise, but wouldn't it be fine to request a reward later?
Thinking that, Chiyuki shook his head.
Because Reiji might refuse.
Chiyuki thinks that he should show his kindness to the same sex, but he doesn't seem to have any intention of doing so.
According to Reiji, men should solve their own problems on their own.
However, in Chiyuki's eyes, he seems to be helping only cute girls with pinpoint accuracy.
It may be the most annoying thing.
"I've seen the state of the Demon King's Palace~"
Nao returns from scouting.
Nao is the ace of the track and field club at the school that Chiyuki and the others attended, and has high physical ability on par with Reiji.
She is said to be a wild child at school, but when she actually started dating, Chiyuki knew that she was a pretty cute girl.
Nao considers herself a ranger or thief in game terms, and it is her role to conduct such reconnaissance.
"Nao-san. How was it?"
"Nn~ There weren't any traps in particular, and the soldiers didn't solidify their defenses.
"Strange, even though it's the last home base?"
"Aren't you afraid of us and shutting yourself in?"
Reno says optimistically.
“Perhaps there aren’t enough soldiers to protect them anymore?
Shirone said without confidence.
Shirone's family runs a kendo hall, and she herself does kendo.
She is now one of the strongest class of swordsmen in this world, and in this world, she is second only to Reiji in fighting without using magic.
Chiyuki has actually seen Shirone fighting, and her ponytail moves so dynamically that it's almost as if she's dancing.
Such Shirone wears light armor so that she can move easily.
Reiji recommended a bikini armor, but it seems he refused.
The Dark Knights that Shirone said were the opponents that Chiyuki and the others fought four days ago.
At that time, Reiji was acting separately, and Chiyuki and the others had a tough fight because they fought without Reiji.
In particular, a guy named Ranfeld, who calls himself the Commander of the Knights, was a formidable opponent.
However, Reiji, who noticed the crisis, rushed in, and the formation was reversed. Ranfeld escaped for his life.
Due to Rage's efforts, the remaining Dark Knights were almost completely destroyed, and only a few remnants of them were supposed to remain.
"I think it's best to have nothing, but..."
It was Sahoko who said so.
Sahoko has a personality that dislikes conflict more than anything else among her companions.
Sahoko, who specializes in healing magic, heals sick and injured people whenever she has time.
Chiyuki knows that Sahoko is now called a saint.
"Certainly it's best not to resist as it is, it's just annoying if weak guys show up."
Chiyuki agrees with Sahoko.
"Well, if you go there, you'll understand. Everyone, let's go!!"
""oh!!""
Rino and Nao raise their voices in favor of Reiji's shout.
In this way, Chiyuki and the others advance to the palace where the demon king lives.
A few minutes later.
A huge building appears in front of Chiyuki and the others.
"What's that? It's so big."
Reno looks at the building that appeared in front of him and rounds his eyes.
Chiyuki thought it was really big.
It was far bigger than any human city Chiyuki knew.
The black palace floating on a huge lake reflected the starry sky, and it seemed as if the night had just descended.
If you keep going, you will reach the front of the bridge that leads to the huge main gate.
The bridge is so huge that even a giant could cross it.
There is no garrison in front of that huge bridge.
"It looks like there's no one there? Are you planning on holding a siege battle? Even so, it's quiet. It looks like there's no one on the walls. What's going on?"
Chiyuki tilts his head.
"No, please wait, Chiyuki-san! Someone's here!"
The sharp-eyed Nao points.
If you look closely, you can see a person wearing jet black armor and a jet black cloak at the place Nao was pointing at.
"Dark Knight...?"
Chiyuki mutters.
It was similar to the dark knights who had fought before.
“I can’t see your face because of the helmet, but it doesn’t look like Ranfeld.”
Chiyuki nodded at Reiji's words.
The dark knight's armor was all different in shape.
The Dark Knight's armor in front of me is not Ranfeld's.
And it looked more frightening than any Dark Knight's armor I'd ever seen.
"But you look stronger than Ranfeld... It's kind of scary. The air is so tense."
Shirone said so and glared at the dark knight.
The dark knight stands quietly in front of Chiyuki and the others.
I don't know the expression because of the helmet.
The helmet's eyes glow red, as if red jewels were inlaid into them.
The red light captures Chiyuki and the others.
"There's no need to be afraid, Shirone. We're strong. Besides, there's only one Dark Knight."
As Reiji says, there is only one Dark Knight and no one else around. No matter how strong the Dark Knight in front of him is, he shouldn't be able to match Reiji, the Hero of Light.
Chiyuki thinks so and feels relieved.
"Yes. But why are you alone?"
Everyone, including Chiyuki, wonders.
(I wonder what the Demon King is thinking?)
Just when Chiyuki thought so, the dark knight pointed his sword at him.
"Brave Reiji! I want a one-on-one combat!"
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"Brave Reiji! I want a one-on-one combat!"
Kuroki, clad in the dark knight's armor, says so and stands in front of Reiji and the others.
A single sword in Kuroki's hand.
A black-blooded magic sword.
That's what the magic sword is called.
This is also the magic sword that Modes gave me, just like the armor.
This magic sword is a two-handed large sword with a red pattern on the black blade.
The red pattern moves as if wriggling. It seemed alive.
(It's a really strange sword. To change the size according to the owner...)
When it was first handed to Kuroki, it was nearly three meters long.
However, when Kuroki held it, the size changed, and in the end it was a little longer than one meter.
(As expected, it is different from a bamboo sword.)
Kuroki had wielded a Japanese sword before, and it resembled one.
Reiji pointed his sword at him with a ferocious smile.
A cold sweat runs down Kuroki's back when he sees it.
(Hey, scary! What should I do? I might lose clumsily again.)
I haven't looked in the mirror, but I'm pretty sure he looks miserable.
Kuroki appreciates the fact that the helmet hides his face.
One of the Dark Knight's armor Modes gave me is a helmet that covers my entire head, so I can't see my face.
Therefore, Shirone shouldn't have noticed Kuroki.
He also uses magic to change his voice.
Therefore, even if you hear the voice, you shouldn't be able to tell it's Kuroki.
I'm doing something stupid. He didn't want Shirone to find out about it.
Kuroki sees the heroes from under that helmet.
All of Reiji's entourage are beautiful girls.
Shirone standing next to Reiji.
To be honest, I didn't want to see Kuroki next to Reiji.
Kuroki then looks at Reiji.
He wears pure white armor with gold patterns, and wears an expensive-looking cloak on his back.
It's a fitting suit for the hero of light called by the goddess.
To be honest, Kuroki thinks it's cool.
On the other hand, Kuroki is a minion of the Demon King. And I have no friends. Only one person.
(What is this difference? Honestly, it makes me cry)
Kuroki sheds tears under his helmet.
"Everyone back down. I'm enough."
Reiji lowers his fellow girl behind.
Kuroki is relieved to see it. Because she didn't want to fight girls.
Reiji also pulls out his sword. A long sword with a long handle that can be used with both hands.
The blade shines brightly.
Kuroki thought that Reiji's sword was also a magic sword.
I feel the pressure when confronted.
(Why didn't you say no? Even though this is killing each other! I'm not prepared to die! You're an idiot! I'm such an idiot! Even now, throw away your sword and bow to your opponent! No, even if you run away like this could be good!)
Even now, Kuroki regrets it, and his heart is about to be crushed with fear.
However, apart from Kuroki's feelings, for some reason his body holds up his sword.
Even Kuroki doesn't know, but for some reason he does it.
"Finish with one blow"
Reiji smiled refreshingly. That smile is a sign of his confidence that he will never lose.
This is the second time Kuroki and Reiji have fought.
Kuroki remembers that Reiji was laughing like this at that time as well.
A few seconds after facing each other.
Time flows between Kuroki and Reiji.
Even though it was only a short time, Kuroki felt it was a very long time.
"If you're not coming, let's go from here!"
Reiji was the first to move.
When Reiji kicks the ground, he closes the gap at once. Its speed is much faster than Ranfeld.
But to Kuroki, it looked the same as before.
When Reiji comes in front of Kuroki, he suddenly disappears.
(Coming from the right side?)
Kuroki quickly twists his body and swings his sword to the right side.
Kin!
A shock wave is transmitted to the blade.
In no time, Kuroki parried Reiji's attack with his sword, using a shuffling, hip rotation, and wrist twist.
Reiji seemed to lose his balance.
"husband!"
Normally, they would lose their balance there.
However, Reiji was not the one to be called a brave man.
Reiji rotates vertically without resisting the force, and when he stands up, he prepares his posture.
(It's like a monkey's movement! What kind of motor nerves do you have?)
Kuroki rolls his tongue at the opponent's motor nerves.
Reiji straightened his stance and slashed in from the front.
Instead of catching the sword as it is, Kuroki moves sideways with a sliding foot so as not to lose his center of gravity, rotating and striking the sword.
This ground sliding movement is something I finally mastered recently after a long practice.
Reiji was about to lose his stance, but turned sideways and rebuilt his stance.
Hold the sword again.
"Shit! Don't do it! How about this!"
When Reiji's whole body shines, it accelerates its movement.
When Reiji swings his sword quickly, multiple blades of light attack Kuroki.
(Hey? How? Hey?)
Kuroki swings his magic sword and twists his body to overcome the blade of light.
"Move slowly! Are you just going to protect me!?"
Reiji gets irritated.
However, it was unavoidable, Kuroki didn't have the luxury of counterattacking.
Reiji attacks without holding his breath.
Kuroki was doing his best just to protect him.
But Kuroki notices. Reiji's attacks are getting more and more sloppy.
The sound of sword fighting resounds.
Darkness and light intersect under Nargol's star.
"Kurae!"
A blow of rage with a voice that sounds a little rushed.
It was a very crude attack.
Kuroki barely dodged the attack, making a shuffle so as not to lose his center of gravity, rotating his body and swinging his sword from the lower left to the upper right.
I can feel Kuroki's hands tearing something apart.
Feeling like time has stopped.
The sword Kuroki swung slashed through Reiji's body diagonally upward from his right hip.
I couldn't cut my body in two, but it would still be a serious injury.
Blood spurts from the wound.
"eh……"
Reiji looked at his chest and made a face of disbelief.
Then slowly fall on your back.
"Lie! Reiji-kun is going to lose!"
"Rei-kun!"
“Reiji-senpai!”
"Reiji-san!"
"Reiji-kun!"
Five screams.
Reiji's companions, they move.
Kuroki felt a bloodlust and hurriedly retreated.
At that moment, a mass of flames hit where Kuroki was standing.
Before he knew it, Kuroki was standing in front of a giant flame giant.
A girl stands next to it.
"Fierce giant who lives in the land of fire! Cross over the rainbow bridge and help Reno! Go! King of flames!"
When she screams, the fire giants attack.
Thinking that it's dangerous, Kuroki puts his left hand forward without a sword.
"Black flame!"
Black flames come out from Kuroki's hands to block the Fire Giant's attacks.
It's a magic that I just learned before this battle.
"Rei-kun! Healing wind! Heal that person's wounds!"
Sahoko Yoshino rushes to Reiji's side.
"Everyone! Gather by Reiji's side!"
The girls gather at Reiji's side at the panicked voice of Chiyuki Suioji.
"
A dazzling light bursts out with the shout.
And when the light went out, the flame giant was gone and everyone was gone.
"Did you win..."
When I mutter, my body trembles.
Just like that, Kuroki kneels on the ground.
And then, inside the helmet, he threw up as hard as he could.
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