47. A hero faces death ⑴
Deus twisted his lips.
“Just because an angel is not good.”
“We are only warriors for the Lord.”
“Then gather your energy. “I will go and see.”
Deus tried to get past Skarthul. At that moment, beings in human form appeared around Deus.
“We are the seven descendants of Michael
. Do not interfere with God’s work. “You dirty being.”
They were wearing white robes.
The hood covered the face, and the sleeves hid the hands.
However, his eyes shone like a morning star. So much so that one can believe that he is an angel even though his wings are hidden.
As soon as the seven angels appeared, Skatul mounted his horse and began to chase after Zeke.
The moment Deus tried to ignore the angels and run, he was blocked by a powerful curtain.
“You cannot pass by.”
“Wow, these days, babies are growing like mushrooms that make me realize why I am the devil. “I hate you angels instinctively.”
“Go back. To your battlefield. “The victorious monarch presides over this place.”
“Is this still the Demon World? It’s officially my land, right? Could you please get off my land? please.”
The seven angels drew their swords at the same time.
The sharply forged swords all pressed down on Deus’ neck.
“I will not allow you to get involved in the warriors’ affairs.”
Deus laughed. He burst into laughter, but by the time the laughter died down, his expression had hardened.
“I can’t be ignored by not only an archangel, but even his subordinates. Alright, attack all seven of them at once. “I’ll crumple them all into one lump!”
On the backs of Deus’s hands, the symbols of a white tiger and a genus emerged.
It disappeared in an instant and appeared behind an angel.
Puff! Ssangkwon hit the angel’s back
and made a loud noise.
The angels turned and aimed their swords, but his figure had already disappeared.
The angels looked around in confusion. However, they could not follow Deus’ movements with their eyes.
“Why did you become stronger? “You must be exhausted!”
An angel shouted in astonishment.
Another blow from Deus struck, and one angel fell to the ground.
The spine is crushed and the body collapses. Although he wasn’t dead,
it didn’t seem like he could get involved in the fight right away.
“I folded one and the remaining six. “I will engrave in your bones what you fought for!”
The higher the horse Zeke rode, the more tired he became.
If the passage wasn’t narrow, it would have been better to call Suzaku and fly away, but now I had no choice but to rely on this tired horse.
Even after climbing for a while, I couldn’t catch up with Regin.
Regin and Lexia each
took turns riding three extra horses.
If Lexia hadn’t sagged because she was paying attention to the SIGNI strapped to her back, the distance would have widened further.
Zeke endured his frustration in silence.
Please don’t be late!
Regin was currently trying to cut off the sword-shaped lump on Signy’s back.
But what was inside was life.
Even if it is the devil’s child!
The devil’s child is the devil.
If he hadn’t met Deus 10 years ago, Zeke would have been living with the same thoughts as everyone else.
Now his thoughts have changed a lot.
The devil is the enemy of mankind. However, not all demon kings have one mind.
Should we kill a newborn child just because it is the devil’s child?
The child may believe in coexistence with humanity.
Besides
Deus not being interested in war .
Is it right to ignore the possibility and just kill them unconditionally?
That child is even Signy’s child.
Regin must not be allowed to kill Signy’s child.
It is a tragedy for both Signy and Regin.
The tired horse stopped walking.
Zeke jumped off the horse and started running.
I don’t know how long I have left, but I hope it’s not too late…
Even though I was going against God’s will, I was praying to God at this moment.
The entrance to the Demon World was located beneath a huge rocky mountain.
Next to a cave with a radius of about 5 meters that led underground, there was a flat stone block, which was the altar of sacrifice.
The Altar of Sacrifice was a stone placed as a tombstone on the ground where the first saint died.
Since then, a memorial service has been held every year to honor the first saint. Before we knew it
, it was also named the Altar of Sacrifice.
Lexia carefully laid Signi down on the altar.
I looked again at the lump on her back.
Jet-black veins were exposed and writhed. The areas where the blood vessels did not pass were covered with hard bone skin that felt like bone.
The name ominous or cursed was very suitable.
Regin held his sister’s hand as she lay on the altar.
I was sweating and feverish. Every time he moaned, he would squint his eyes as if he was in pain.
Regin couldn’t take his eyes off Signy’s face.
Lexia said.
“I think we’d better hurry. “Perhaps because of Signi’s curse, nearby ghosts have begun to keep an eye on this area.”
The entrance to the demon world was filled with the resentment of death.
Many warriors and demons fought and died in the fields in front of this place.
Cursed land.
Because it is a place where not even grass grows properly, ghosts often wake up and wander around.
Usually, one of the Zodiac Knights was in charge of the entrance to the demon world.
His mission was to monitor the movements of the demons and eliminate those who could not die, such as ghosts and skeletons.
Regin nodded.
“Sister, I will free you from pain.”
Regin let go of Signy’s hand and moved to a place about 20 meters away from the altar.
“Lexia, please guard the cave entrance. “Something evil might creep up and ruin the work.”
“okay. “I won’t let anyone pass by.”
“No one is allowed to disturb the ritual while the Flambé fire camp is being summoned.”
Lexia nodded repeatedly and walked towards the entrance of the cave.
When preparations were complete, Regin put down his sword in front of him.
He got down on both knees and bowed his head in front of the sword.
“Michael, the victorious prince who sits at the right hand of the Almighty.”
I quietly recited a prayer-like spell.
When I met Michael, the spell was already engraved in my mind.
Around the time the seven words were said, a red light began to appear on the ground.
The sword rose, stood upright, and spun in place.
Flames rose up.
The flame of purification drew a huge magical shape along the ground.
Symbols of stars, moon, and sun were engraved,
and numerous letters glowed red. The ceremony continued for quite some time after that.
The sword sped up and turned into a single burning pillar.
At the same time, the magical energy gathered into the sword also increased exponentially.
It was the power of an angel.
Originally, angels were righteous beings who helped humans, but humans could not help but tremble at the raw power they possessed.
Even though both Regin and Lexia were warriors and saints whose aptitude was comparable to that of the Last Man, they
were frightened by the power of the angel.
Although trembling with fear, Regin continued to chant the spell.
The flames raised red clouds in the sky.
The sword that received Michael’s protection disappeared in the clouds.
When it reappears, Signi’s curse will be lifted.
At that time, footsteps were heard in Lexia’s ears.
Someone was running from inside the cave, stepping on the ground roughly.
Lexia raised her wand and chanted a spell.
The magic of absolute defense.
The entrance to the cave was blocked with a powerful force field that no one could pass through.
The footsteps got closer and closer.
I swallowed nervously.
After going around the last corner, the opponent appeared.
At that moment, Lexia was lost.
“Zeke…”
“Senior Lexia!”
“Zeke!”
Regin, who had been praying, raised his head and shouted.
“Miss Lexia! Come to your senses! He is the enemy!”
“That’s it!”
“1 min. Please hold on for one more minute. The magic will be complete.”
There was no way Zeke couldn’t recognize Regin’s voice.
“Regin! stop! “That’s not a curse or anything!”
“Shut up Zeke. It’s because of you, the immoral person. Because of you, my sister became like that. “I will free
you from pain .”
“There’s no way you can escape the pain just by cutting that lump with a sword!”
Zeke shouted and ran forward.
However, he was pushed back by Lexia’s force field.
Zeke pulled out his sword.
It was a magic sword brought by Deus.
As for the demonic sword Asmodeus, both the body and the blade were pitch black.
As soon as it came out of the sheath, Vansh let out a scream.
Just hearing that sound made Lexia’s fur perk up.
“Who can believe you, who holds the devil’s sword and joins hands with the devil? “After freeing Sister Signi from her pain, your head will be next!”
Regin closed his eyes tightly and began to recite the mantra again.
The clouds in the sky slowly rotated, creating a spiral pattern.
In his haste, Zeke swung his sword and tried to cut down the force field.
But it wasn’t easy. Because I
was so anxious, I couldn’t apply enough force to my sword.
“Senior Lexia! “Please take this away.”
“What is that sword?”
“It’s a magic sword. Deus lent me his sword to express his apologies for breaking it.”
The surface of the magic sword had a red bird pattern. Since it contained the power of Suzaku, it was closer to a divine sword than a magic sword.
However, despite Suzaku’s power, the magic sword almost maintained its original form.
This was proof that it was a powerful sword. Meanwhile, Lexia, who was unaware of the situation,
frowned at the mention of Deus’s magic sword.
“Zeke! What does that mean? You borrowed a magic sword from the devil! Are you still taking his side?”
“That’s not it. There are circumstances to this. “I lost my sword while fighting the Demon King, so I just borrowed it temporarily.”
“Regardless of the circumstances, I cannot forgive you for acting as if you are on the same side as the Demon King. Zeke, you are truly cursed!”
The agony that was shaking Lexia’s heart subsided.
The Rodemwood Staff of Destruction
gave off a brilliant light.
That divine power made the shield stronger.
Zeke’s gaze went from Lexia and Regin to the whirlwind cloud in the sky.
“Senior Lexia! “Please trust me!”
“According to the angel’s arrangement. “That would be the best outcome for Signi, you, and Regin.”
“Senior, you don’t know anything!”
Zeke shouted and raised his sword again.
The power of the blue dragon was transferred to the sword.
The two divine beasts, Blue Dragon and Suzaku, inhabited one sword and began to resonate.
The glass trembled loudly and then became quiet again.
As soon as the sword stopped, the world began to shake.
The wall of the cave cracked, unable to withstand Zeke’s spirit.
I pour all my remaining strength into this strike.
With that determination, Zeke lifted his sword and brought it down straight.
No matter how strong the magic barrier created by Lexia was, it was human power.
With the addition of the two divine beasts, Zeke’s power had long since surpassed that of humans, to the point where he could even fight the Demon King alone.
The shield was broken by the sword.
Lexia collapsed due to the shock wave.
I was worried about her, but right now, Signi came first.
Zeke ran to the altar of sacrifice where his brother was lying.
but.
Even if he becomes several times faster than now, he won’t be able to chase the angel’s sword.
