Something humanoid, with black wings, about two times larger than me, much like Mammon, the demon I had defeated earlier, was standing in front of me…
“This smell. A human ……? It seems there’s something different here too.”
It spoke in broken language.
Since normal monsters do not speak, it must be either a demon or a devil.
“[Ice Javelin]”
Perhaps because I had become more cautious, Ellie suddenly released her attack magic.
However, the ice javelin created by Ellie slipped through the black demon’s body and flew away.
“I-Is my magic not working on this monster?”
“That’s not it! Perhaps, it is a phantom …… its main body must be somewhere else.”
“This is …… An Elf, huh. You guys, must be the reason …… that we couldn’t get any report.”
I see.
I defeated the demon Mammon and the Four Heavenly Kings of the Earth, Bernhard, and they lost contact with the Fourth Demon Territory, so that’s why another demon came to check up on the situation.
But I think it’s pretty amazing that they can see us and talk to us through illusions.
The Mammon I encountered before could be defeated with a series of Paladin attack skills, but if he had attacked me with magic from a distance, I might have been in trouble.
Thinking about that…
“So it was an illusion …… Tsk! You startled me so much that I leaked a little!”
Monica said something I didn’t understand and slashed at the black devil.
Then, the figure slowly disappears, perhaps vulnerable to physical attacks, or perhaps the magic or skill was removed when the illusion’s role ended. The figure slowly fades away…
“…… I am Beelzebub. Next time, I’ll come with my main body ……”
As it disappeared, the phantom of the demon who called himself Belzebub disappeared completely, saying that the next time, he would come with the main body.
He’s probably an opponent skilled in magic, and also flying in the sky. I’ll have to take some countermeasures.
“B-Big brother! It was really scary!”
“Don’t worry. No matter what comes, I will definitely protect everyone.”
I patted Nora, who was trembling and hugged me, to reassure her…
“Let’s finish the house on schedule for now. I’m sure the guy who just came won’t be coming anytime soon. But he’ll be flying to get here, after all …… I’ll talk to Shelly about it later.”
I told them to resume their work.
Nora still looks a little anxious, but when the work is resumed again…
“Big brother. What should we do with this shield? I made it in a hurry for now.”
Nina brought me a slightly smaller shield.
When I held it, I found that it was much lighter than it looked, but it seemed to be strong enough.
“Um, I made it so that it can be detached from the belt so that it won’t get in the way while big brother is working.”
“Oh, that’s great! You’re really amazing! Thank you. I’ll make sure I keep it on me at all times.”
“Hehehe ……, you’re welcome.”
I thanked Nina and patted her on the head…
“M-Mr. Alex. This is an amulet passed down from the elves. If you would be so kind as to carry it with you.”
Lydia brought a small branch.
“What? But isn’t it something precious to Lydia?”
“Yes, it is. But since I took the trouble to make it…”
Ah, I see.
It is not something that Lydia had before she was enslaved, but something that she made herself after coming to this demon territory.
“I understand. Then, I’ll attach it to my jacket. Thank you.”
“No. I’m glad you’re wearing it, Mr. Alex.”
The little branches were made to be fastened like pins, so I put them on my jacket, and Lydia hugged me happily when she saw them.
“Kuh …… This is the flow where I’m going to give Alex something that he’ll wear forever! But I don’t have anything like that! Nora built a house that Alex is going to live in …… Kuh, I’m so jealous of those with production jobs!”
“Well …… Miss Ellie, you’ve still got a long way to go.”
“…… Do you have something, Miss Monica? But, like me, you’re a combat type, and the alcohol isn’t finished yet, right?”
“That’s a foolish question. I’ll make Miss Ellie say, “That’s one way to do it too”!”
I wonder.
Ellie and Monica are whispering to each other over there …… Those two are so extreme these days, after all.
I hope they don’t do anything reckless.
Oh …… Monica is approaching us.
“Master! I have a present for you too! Please accept it!”
“What? T-Thank you …… wait, what are you doing!?”
“Like I said, my present …… is this! A freshly undressed panties that I took off right in front of you!”
“………… a yellow stain is on the white panties ……”
“Oh! I got a little bit of it out earlier …… But I’m sure you’ll find this tasteful too!”
“Well then, Nora, We’re almost there, let’s go for it! Just tell me what to do.”
“Master!? Master!? You’re ignoring me again!? I won’t go so far as to say to cover yourself with it, but …… Sniff sniff…….”
What do you mean “Sniff sniff”!
I decided to do my best to avoid Monica who was coming at me with freshly undressed pants and try my best to help Nora.