When the sun is setting, at the main hall of the castle.
The duel that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Silesie, the fight between me and Prince Freed started.
With the size of this hall, Oracle and I can even combine and be in flight form. I glanced at her and she normally cheered.
Do your best, Takeru. Remember what youāre carrying.
Well, this is a duel between heroes so wearing Oracle-chan as a booster will be a foul.
Staring at me are heterochromic eyes of blue and gold.
A born ruler. The golden lion emperor Freedās presence is overwhelming.
This is a fair duel between heroes so if you donāt come, Iāll go!
Oops!
With a boong sound, I slashed back with the sword of light.
I thought that I should wait and see what happens but heās too fast!
I canāt afford to follow the opponents initial move so I just accepted his slash and fights back.
Spark scatters as swords of light collide with each other.
The weight of the Sword of Light is almost zero.
Its power and speed depend purely on willpower and dexterity.
Freedās swordplay is truly masterful as expected of the prince but it seems that he still doesnāt understand the essence of the sword of light.
I am far above in terms of actual battle experience using the sword of light.
You really are capable, Takeru.
Prince Freed is quite good too.
Against to the right, against to the left, our sword exchange is speeding up.
An exchange of shining swords.
One mistake will cost us our life but this is getting more fun.
Whenever I swing my sword, my heart trembles with the pleasure of hitting each other.
Freed grinned.
Perhaps Iām also grinning. Freedās sword pressure swelled up from there.
Itās time to get serious, Germanicus ryu Sword of the Emperor!
Kuoh!
Freed put all his power to the sword of light.
Drastic attack will begin here.
Spirit gushes out from Freedās whole body and poured it to an intense slash.
My arms got numb for receiving it but I desperately endures it. So this is the sword of the emperor?
Ura! Ura! Ura! Ura!
His attacks intensified and were so fast as if itās splitting the air. Afterglow and after image can even be seen from Freedās attacks.
Iām still enduring Freedās attack and wait for my chance in case he overswing.
He made a big swing and I sharply penetrate his defence in this momentary gap.
Hiratsuki!
Hiratsuki.
Itās a sharp horizontal thrust where the blade is laid sideways with zero pause.
Freedās posture collapse due to his overswing but still has the ability to dodge my stab with his footwork.
Even though itās his first time seeing my technique, it looks like he already antic.i.p.ated that move. He really has a splendid battle sense.
Even if he tries to evade sideways, I can change hiratsukiās thrust to side mowing.
The sword of light made a ching sound as it was resisted by his orichalc.u.m shoulder pad.
As expected of the worldās strongest metal, the sword of light only manage to graze it.
Effective decoration.
Chi!
My step in was too shallow. If something like that happened again next time, Iāll penetrate more deeply.
But he isnāt an enemy that will allow the same attack twice.
An interesting technique, Silesieās hero. If its piercing technique, Iāll show you germanicus style.
Freed who withdrew once adjusted his breath.
This time, he took a posture like someone whoās practicing fencing and drive a thrust while running.
Germanicus-ryu, three-stage thrust!
thrust thrust thrust Freed skilfully shows of his piercing technique.
So, thereās also three-step thrust in this world. Itās a tough match but itās a good practice.
Jikishinkageryu, four-phase blast!
Because itās a one-handed sword, I was able to perform four thrusts that hit accurately.
Itās an exchange of thrusts. I was able to repel Freedās three step thrust and stab him in an acute angle with my fourth thrust that is loaded with my strong will.
Nuah!
Having been struck at his shoulder, Freed swings his sword of light greatly and checks the place he was. .h.i.t.
It seems that even the sword of light canāt pierce an orichalc.u.m armor.
However, the one whoās wearing the armor canāt be unhurt.
I may have not broke his smile but the amount of sweat Freed is giving off and the way he clench his teeth, heās obviously damaged.
My swordsmanship career is also young but this fellow was still lacking in actual combat.
If itās just a duel between sword of light users, I, who had experience, will win.
Hey Freed, canāt we just stop this duel already?
What foolishness are you talking about? Do you think you have won already with just hitting me once?
Even if I win this duel, the fact that the empire still has enough power to threaten the kingdom remains.
If that is the case, it is not the body but Freedās heart should be destroyed.
Well, then Iāll continue beating you up until you ask me to stop!
Donāt get c.o.c.ky!
The sword of light which I have put my strong will surely would have flipped Freedās sword of light.
But, what is this? This feeling.
I feel like Iām having a premonition of receiving the enemyās slash. There is a phantom pain that runs through my body.
I feel like my life is in danger and my sense of time is really slow.
Freedās right hand has the sword of light and in his left hand, a jet black sword comes out.
Freed, how can you use the sword of darkness that only demon king can use!
At the same time I was thinking about it, I received a side strike.
My sense of time returns as I violently hit the ground.
Oya, what the h.e.l.l is this demon garbage? I cut a worthless person.
Freedās ruthless voice falls on me.
Apparently, I was just flipped off and there is no abnormality in my body. I thought that the mithril armor withstood it but I was wrong.
My advance magician, Kaara, was the one who was torn down in my place.
Her body was greatly torn but there is no bleeding because her wound are burnt black.
Kaara, this is my duel, why!?
She protected me but Iām not grateful instead, I was trembling with extreme anger.
My sight is blurry because of tears. I shake it off with the back of my hand in a hurry and rise.
Takeru, youāre the one who made the condition of her ācurse slave contractā.
I was startled from Oracle-chanās voice that I jumped out.
Article 2 Kaara shall not harm humans directly and indirectly. She also must not harm humans by overlooking harm to humans. Provided, however, that this shall not apply in cases where it is contrary to Article 1.
Because of the contract, Kaara jumped and defended me because she cannot overlook āharm to humansā.
Indeed. If that surprise attack hits me, I certainly would have died.
Everything was my fault.
If I didnāt want her to help me, I should have commanded Kaara to not save me.
Silesieās hero! Though there is an unnecessary distraction, we should settle this immediately.
Freed, how are you able to use the sword of darkness!
Freed showed his extreme joy by shaping his lips.
I really wanted to teach this s.h.i.tty brat a lesson
Let me tell you about it. Itās a souvenir from the underworld.
When he said that, he removed his orichalc.u.m gloves and showed me his left hand.
On the back of Freedās hand is a comma shaped dark red bead.
What the h.e.l.l is that!?
Hahaha, youāre a hero but you didnāt even know a demon king core.
Freed heterochromic blue and gold eyes looked down on me as if ridiculing me.
The demon kingās core is embedded in your hand!?
Thatās right, Silesieās hero Takeru. Do you think that a man of my caliber will just imitate you?
A hero gaining power from the demon king, absurd
With the power of a hero and the demon king, I am now the strongest in the world!
Freed, the golden lion emperor, holds the sword of light in his right hand and the sword of darkness in his left.
Certainly, I will not be able to win against this cheat
Hahaha, this world doesnāt need two heroes. I will destroy anyone whoāll get in my way!
Wait, golden lion emperor!
What? You are
Oracle whoās wearing a big cloak stood in front of Freed while floating.
My introduction seems to be late. I am the immortal king, Oracle.
Haa, donāt say stupid things. A demon girl like you the immortal king?
Donāt be deceived by my figure, Iām bluer. Prince, look at this.
From both of Oracle-chanās hands, jet black sword like h.e.l.lās flame shows up.
The wave of darkness that has the opposite polarity of the sword of light has a feeling of pressure.
This is stupid. The Immortal King Oracle should have been exterminated by Hero Renz!
Thatās according to the legend the humans wrote but as you can see, Iām still alive. I thought that I would have to leave you because itās a duel between heroes but you hurt a demonkin using the demon kingās core. I will not forgive you!
Oracle who calmly set a pair of black swords fearlessly laughs.
Mou
Kukuku Young prince who didnāt know that I had survived, I will let you taste the legendary black swords of the immortal king, the āBratty Twin Swordā. Your body will taste my ancient cla.s.s power.
Freed gradually step back due to the pressure of the old immortal king.
As expected of Oracle, if she wears a cloak like this, there is really an intimidating feeling.
If you really wanted to preserve your majesty, I think it would be better if you stop that twin tail right away. As for me, I held my sword of light next to her.
This cannot be called a duel any longer since it two against one.
Fuh, Iāve lost my interest. Letās leave this for today.
After giving off such a mediocre dialogue, Freed withdrew on the spot.
The empireās delegation also chased the golden lion prince who had walked away. The castle was in panic.
Fuh, that was dangerous.
Oracle-chan was really awesome.
When I praised her, she seems to be embarra.s.sed.
Idiot! Its just a bluff. I donāt want to do that again.
Oracle-chan hits her twin black sword to my sword of light.
It disappeared instantly like a fireworks.
Yes, but you saved me.
Letās treat Kaara first. Itās troublesome that human recovery magic canāt treat demonkinās.
Kaara, who received a slash from the sword of darkness, suffered a terrible laceration that almost torn her in two. She was taken to the castleās emergency room.
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Oracle, howās Kaaraās condition?
Not good. Even if the sword of darkness is not effective against demonkins, her wound is too deep to be heal with magic.
Because magic power is necessary for the treatment, I gathered all my magic gems.
Nevertheless, it is not enough to close the wound of the dying Kaara.
Iām going to visit Kaara whoās sleeping on the bed.
Takeru-sama, please become a splendid demon king
Kaara holds my hand with her feeble hand. It appears that the light in her purple eyes are gone.
Iām sorry to the point of death but I canāt become one
Hey, Oracle. Canāt you help her somehow?
There is another way but can you lower the people in here with just the two of us before we can talk about it?
I did what she asked and cleared other people out of the room.
Oracle-chan and I decided to sit on the bed of the emergency room and talk.
To help Kaara, it is necessary to increase my magic power. The magic gems are insufficient for me to be able to have a magic power level that can save life.
Then, what can I do?
I somewhat understand it.
Preparing a stage where there are only the two of us.
I guess the sensitive Takeru may have already known. Iām sorry but Iām going to give Takeruās life to Kaara.
Oracle-chan exposed her sharp fang.
Yes, I knew that she was a vampire lord as she came from the immortal kingās arm.
There will be no danger in my life, right?
Iāll just suck a bit so you wonāt die. Rather, youāll feel refreshed and healthy.
I wonāt get healthy if my blood is sucked.
Well, this time, itās my fault. Iāll do what I can to save her.
Then, get naked and lie on the bed.
Why do I have to get naked?
If youāre not in the mood, just try to wrap a towel around your hips.
What mood?
Because there is no other way, I take off everything, roll a bath towel in my waist, and lie in the bed.
Iāll ask you once again. You agree to have your life absorb by me?
Donāt ask me again and again. There is no other way to help Kaara so do it quickly.
I donāt like blood collection that much.
I canāt say that.
Kaara is a demonkin and a criminal. Some might say that it is alright to use her until she breaks.
However, itāll be bad for my conscience to let the woman who protected me using her own body die.
Okay, the contract is established.
Ive been curious about it before, but are demonkins really obsessed with contract?
Something like, the demon will grant your three wishes.
Even if they deceived humans, these contracts will secure them.
Well, its not an exaggeration to say that the world is made out of contracts. It is also the reason why Takeru and I are together in bed.
Its good to be philosophical but hurry up.
Oracle-chan untied the string on her childish twin tail. She shed her long hair and shook it.
She smells of fresh soap. Looking at her like this, she looks like a little adult female.
She rides on my chest. Oracle-chan looks at me with her red eyes, sheās a bewitching, blood-sucking monster after all.
Her crimson red eyes are wet and seemed to be hungry for blood.
Why are you not feeling it even though I prepared with this much effort?
Ugh
At the moment she said that, she buries her fangs on my neck.
The pain in my neck was gone in an instant as my body gets numb. Blood comes out of my suffering body and Iām likely to faint if I donāt hold on to my consciousness firmly.
It might be good to faint as it is but fainting might have some consequence in the end.
Hey Takeru, how can you remain conscious after I sucked considerable amount of blood from you?
Haa
I canāt speak. My limbs are numb and I canāt lift them. This is somewhat a little scary.
Iām in a state where I canāt do anything. I have a bad feeling.
Fufufu, thereās something I have to apologize to Takeru for.
What are you talking about. Donāt look at me with your red eyes, itās scary.
The Immortal King Oracle is not a vampire road. The original was a succubus.
Huh Succubus, huh! What!?
A low ranked demon that sips manās vigor in their dreams. Of course, the immortal king Oracle is a thousand year old ancient succubus. The wife of the old demon king. That makes her a n.o.ble demon that can even inhale souls.
Are you serious.
Stop joking. This pattern is something that Lia had already done!
Why are you comparing me with such a young girl? Although it can be said that sheās a virgin, sheās only about 20 years old. I am 300 years old so the simulation is perfect. It will not hurt for the first time so be relieved.
If you stop now, Iāll forgive you.
We already have a contract. If I stop, Iāll have to suck Takeruās life out.
This is your first time so it canāt be helped if youāre uneasy. Just count the stars in the sky and just feel it until the end.
Are you telling me to count the number of stains in the ceiling?
When I simulated it, our first time should have been outdoor.