Welcome to the Impregnable Demon King Castle - Chapter 236

And that day came.

We're back in the Beginner's Dungeon.

Of course, to attend the festival.

Part of this dungeon is on loan for festive competitions.

Before entering, we can also hear a vibrant live voice at the lace party.

Now, now, here comes this day!This is the start of the All-Temper Festival competition!

The battle is divided into three stages.First, this first stage!Reduce the number of 500 parties to 100!

The second stage that follows is the tournament system!Split into several blocks for a party-to-party battle!

Only the top performers in each block can challenge the third stage - the fight against legends!

In the third stage, which is the final stage, you will receive the "Undefeated Absolute Monarch" Demon King Led by Lukifer, the former "Undefeated Demon King Castle" Demon King Army!

It's an altruistic party led by the former # 1 [Unyielding Brave]!

Two groups that once boiled the world from both sides of the adventurer and monster join hands to intercept the greatest power of our time!What party will I be to grab the Challenger's seat after all!!!

That's why!Let me start by explaining the rules of this first stage...!

That said, it is quite simple compared to the qualifiers this time.

Five parties in a single game.

No time limit.

Only the last remaining party will move on to the second stage, being thrown into the field at the same time.

That is.

With fewer parties, it will be a viewer-friendly screen.

It's a rule called "---"!

Now it's time to go with the athletes!

We are certainly the fourth to be called.

The adventurer ranked 130th party at first.It's not within 100 places, but there are only people who are sure of their strength when they come around here.

The second is a strange party consolidated by just one [position (job)].

And the third is...

Next is the "Southern Demon King Castle" Eye Party led by the Four Heavenly Kings Flame Manipulator That's right !The qualifying score is 880!It appeared on the stage with monsters of the same dungeon, including Amy, who are also Fire Class Users [Flame Spear Mages]!

I hear cheers.

"And here's the next one![Lake Brave] Lace Party!The qualifying points are "1150", which means you defeated 115 people on a simple count!

There are actually points for support, so more athletes will have left!After quitting the 4th place party, [Black Mage] Brainy is a diverse group of players who will expand their activities such as winning the tag tournament and participating in the original dungeon survey. "

Introducing Fran, Joss, and Melania.

"Brain, I like it.I used it too. Nice to meet you, Mr. Brain from my party. "

Les said in a dazzling manner.

Jos nodded well and Melania said, "I think it's perfect for Reme...", and Fran remained as usual without expression.

It's kind of illuminating.

"Welcome, my party leader."

"Ahahah, leave it to me.We're all strong.So let's win and move on. "

This stage was different from the qualifiers.

Whereas the last time it was an image of nature, this time it was an artifact.

More specifically, it is a stage that imagines this city with "Beginning and Beginning Dungeons."

It's not the whole city, but there's plenty of room for multiple parties to clash.

The second floor of the Demon King Castle was also created in the image of the city, but it feels strange.

Now all the parties are here!Now, the first stage of the All-Temper Festival competition - the battle has begun!

I was introducing the fifth party while I was talking.

"Brain Reme's plan?

As you will remember, Lace says.

"... I'll hit the enemy closest to me"

He laughed with joy.

"Okay, I like that. That's a good plan."

Here are the people who passed the qualifiers.

There is no one who can avoid battle until the end.

We'll go into battle aggressively and bump into each other.

Information about each party and how they fought in the event of a collision has been shared within the party.

Then you don't have to worry about the order.

The stage information was just too close to being known, so that's all that needs to be adjusted.

"... well, it looks like there's someone who can afford it a lot."

Les says.

You must have noticed the magic reaction.I was aware of it, so I nodded.

This is a terrace seat in a coffee shop facing the main street.

--Ah, I went to the store with Nicolas and Cash before.

What a moment I think.

Oh, my God, there was someone sitting in that chair.

It is completely visible from the surrounding area, for example, it is possible to shoot from a height such as the roof of the building.

I'm sitting in a place where I don't feel comfortable choosing a path.

"They're the closest?

"Well, there's no change to the plan."

Okay.

We will also appear magnificently.

"Oh, you're here."

She's a Magus woman.

Long, exposed hair in wine red, eyes of the same color.Considering the industry history, it is after the mid-thirties, but a mid-degree boy boasts a beauty that is likely to turn bright red just by face-to-face.

Many fans don't hide their faces unusual in monsters and want to be ejected by their cold gaze.

Dressed in a blood-dyed costume, she was one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the "Southern Demon King Castle" - [Flame Manipulator] Aim.

Earrings with stars in their ears are lowered, and canes in their hands.

The cane is designed like a snake, and the tip of the head of the snake is always burning.

Her exact Title (Job) is unknown, but I'm sure she has both the Wizard and the Trainer aptitudes.

There's a big snake at your feet and a cat on your shoulders.The cat has a burning ear and tail and is not a normal cat.

"Even if you sit there, there's no tea coming out.

Lace called out.

"Right, kid.But that's fine.I wasn't waiting for tea, I was waiting for the enemy. "

"You don't even have to go looking?That's tough. "

"It's strong. Don't you know me?"

Surrounded by [Flame Spear Magician], she also shows party members, including Amy.

"I know. You're going to lose to us."

Aim's gaze narrowed for a moment.

If you're a kid, that's the only way you're going to be incontinent.

You're so strong.

"It's strong.If you don't know, I'll tell you now. "

"That's a cute boy.I'm looking forward to it... but may I ask you something you care about first? "

Her gaze turned towards me.

The sharpness of the gaze was not the same as before.

"... [Black Mage] It was a reme, right?Why do you smell that?

――――

Only one person can think of that word.

This is something anyone familiar with her knows.

When Aim was still an unknown young man, he worked at the "Imperial Demon King Castle".

That's why I know.

Tell me directly about my master.

Previously, Rank # 1 [Storm Warrior] Aerial said:

When she met me, [Demon King] I felt a sign of Lucifer.

If I was as talented as him, I could see the signs of the Master's horn I once fought with...

Except for these exceptions, even the most prestigious don't know that.

I'm sure Master did a lot of things for me when I fixed the horns.

Ah, the corner inside my partner.I've used a lot of nostalgic techniques to masquerade.You're loved.

A dark black chick appears and says.

The one I notice is the exception.I don't know. Sixth-sense?The procedure is perfect, so I think it's just a conjecture.She also says she doesn't know what the smell means. "

I don't know if I'm very interested in the routine anymore, but it appears when it's a good fight with the qualifiers.Do you always look at me from the timing? [M]

Until using the ancient technique, the master made the human servant inherit the horn.

Beyond that, did you feel Master's scale from me? [M]

In the case of Mr. Aerial, he still regretted losing to his master in the raid fight.

If Aim is a former subordinate, is he afraid or respectful?

"No way... no way, you (...)..."

That's all, Aim shook his neck.

"No, let's do it.It's not a word, it's a matter of battle. "

Fortunately for me, she didn't speak any more. [M]

Instead, I feel a strong sense of war.

"Let's fight. Finally, we will bury you gently with a red flame."

"Yes, let's fight.In the end... uh, I didn't think it was that cool.Anyway, I'm leaving. "

Using each other's leaders' words as a starting signal, we move.

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In front of me, a man had just dried up.

After I cut off my arms, I let my bloodsucking bat suck my magic.

"Kh... sniffing blood, ghost..."

"Yes, human (normal). What's wrong with that?"

Wearing a magical body (avatar) costume dress, I glanced at my enemies scattered with magic particles like dead trees and checked the condition of my men... pigs.

Not good. Not good. Some people keep it from him, so we must refrain from calling him a pig in bulk.

"Dear Carmilla, I did what you ordered."

The Lamia woman with her eyes covered in a bandage is [Magic Eye Assassin] Botis.

The scales and long hair are pure white, and even the skin is white.

Master Lemegeton is under his direct supervision, but this time, with permission, he welcomed me to my party.

"Yeah, well done."

She stabbed her enemy in the back and pierced her heart with a knife.

Ha.

Normally I don't seem to be very good at speaking, but there are few words in the state of a magical body (avatar), but there is no problem with communication.

"Kh... I'm late...!My queen, me too!I, your loving servant, have just destroyed my enemies...!

[Skewered Lady] It's Hagenti.

She has a different tone than usual and is a bit polite when it comes to magical bodies (avatars).

Nevertheless, both have a common personality.

An exemplary pig.

"I was watching.So, you want to praise me?

I know it's more effective to tease you, so I will.

"~ ~ ~......! No!Second, I wonder if you deserve the honor of giving me a compliment like I did!

"I see. If you want a reward, contribute to the final victory."

"Yes...!

I will come back a little later than the others.

It is not sweet to be in the thirtieth place.

Using the physical abilities of vampires, I took them all the way to making five one-on-one, aiming to destroy each one.

It was a success, but it seems that all but three of us took considerable damage.

Vampire regeneration is as intact as it appears, but there are limits to regeneration.

Nevertheless, it is within expectations, and there is no hindrance to our behavior at the party.

"Now the remaining enemies are three parties.I understand that there was a collision between the lace party and the eye party. What should I do?

Hagenti says.

I also want to intervene now and join him.

But I won't.

We are not the staff officers and the Four Heavenly Kings now.

He once told me.

He told me he was a rival.

And now we're enemies.

Between the winners and the losers.

Goodbye.

"Let's start with a floating party.Afterwards, if they were still in battle, they would just interrupt dignified. "

"I understand.Everything is as the queen says. "

The men lowered their heads.

"By the way, my queen, who do you think will win?

I ignored Hagenti's words.

She is trembling with joy.

I don't have to answer that.

Still, if you dare say something.

"... this is the second time I've fought him today."

Murmur with a small voice that no one can hear.

The first time, he was still at the Phoenix Party.

As the third floor boss, I experienced the horrors of his black magic.

I have the pride of valuing him the most in the world.

... I've never met [Flame Warrior] or [Silver Ridge Warrior], but the words of the Demon King's grandfather cut through my head, but I forcibly suppressed it.

Yes, I value him the most in the world....!

Still, no, that's why we really want to fight and win.

We are aiming for each other's final match, but there is only one party to go forward.

I'm going to know how much he wants to fight his mentor, because I've seen him close by.

That's why I can't be foolish enough to let go.

It is an insult to him, and it is he and I who want a serious match.

He's my benefactor, a fellow, a sleeping companion... and a rival.

Only on this day - they are enemies.

Then [Queen of the Vampire], as Carmilla, he only fights with the whole spirit.