Sairin Yuusha no Fukushuu Hanashi

Elphiszark Gildegard.

I don't know where he stands in the Demon King's Army, but he's a Demon clan who had enough power to outnumber the Four Heavens.

It's memorable because he's the one who was fighting before his people betrayed him.

The fact that he hasn't changed will be due to the slow aging of the Demons.

I didn't know you were surviving that situation.

- Hmm.

Elphiszark looks at this one and has a serious look.

There was the same intimidation there that shook your opponent, just like when you once fought.

He sees me with his golden eyes.

"No way, you..."

――――

Unexpectedly find yourself in an open mouth elphiszark.

Have you realized who you are?

Elfiszark said, with a serious look.

"Have you stared so jiggly that you fell in love with me at first sight?"

"... what?"

I overheard the unexpected words.

What did he say now?

"There have always been a lot of guys who fall in love with me. Is that what you are?"

"No."

Unexpectedly, I answered instantly.

What are you talking about, this guy?

I accidentally clapped myself out of words that were too misguided.

If this is an act to break this one's pace, she's a horrible woman.

"... um, well"

Why are you looking a little bored?

Really, I'm getting anxious if it's the demon tribe I fought thirty years ago.

"... who the hell are you?"

I cut off the weird air and cut out the story.

I know who it is.

But I don't see how you were fighting the earthly demon general.

Elfiszark belonged to the Demon Nation - the Demon King's Army.

It is strange that we are fighting the same demonic army, the Earthly Demon General.

"Perhaps, as you have already noticed, I am a Demon. The name is Elphiszark Gildegard."

There's no difference between the name and dimensions I heard then.

Unexpected personality, but apparently genuine and definite.

"... If you were a demon, why were you being chased by a dirt demon general?"

"I escaped the Demon King's army. You can say it's hostile now.

That rude dragon attacked me when he saw me. "

Through the Demon King's Army, hostile, huh?

At least it wouldn't be a lie, since it was being targeted by a dirt demon general.

When you run away, that dragon will call you a traitor.

I don't intend to swallow it as it is.

"As a result, I got caught up in a trail.

That's where you came down and you managed to escape. "

That dragon would have won the opponent as well if it had been Elphiszark before, but apparently it's weakening.

The scaffolding collapsed because of the aftermath of these guys' battles?

I don't know what the situation is, but you're in trouble.

"So... who are you?"

I have no animosity towards Elphiszark asking.

So far, they're not going to fight this one.

I decided to answer her question for one second, as I stood ready to fight.

"... it's Iori. I'm here for the labyrinth."

"Well, from what I've seen, it doesn't look like you're a human being in the kingdom. An adventurer or something."

"Well, that's the place."

The more I see, the more Elphiszark nods.

"Was it your fault that the labyrinth stopped moving?"

"Oh. I got it while I was running away from that dragon"

Elphiszark removed from his nostalgia a sphere the size of which would fit in his palm.

It casts a suspicious light of thin, rainbow.

Definitely, it's a labyrinth nucleus.

"What. Was it for the nucleus of the labyrinth?"

You noticed my gaze, and that's what Elphiszark asked me as I showed the sphere here.

Somehow, we have to get the labyrinth nucleus from this demon tribe.

Answer honestly or hide.

"Then I'll do it to you."

Turning to me worried, Elphiszark has said that in a mild tone.

"... okay?"

"Oh. I brought it, but it was something I didn't need. Accept as much as you like."

Pong, and.

With such lightness as to distract me, Elphiszark has given me the nucleus of the labyrinth.

From the received labyrinth nucleus comes a vast wave of magic.

"... ok. Thanks."

"Phew."

For one thing, keep the labyrinth nucleus inside the porch.

Amazingly light, I got the goal.

"So, you said Io. Do you still have something left to do in this labyrinth?"

"No, the labyrinth nucleus was the purpose, so we're just gonna get out of here after"

Technically, there's another one, but let's put that away.

If you can use the labyrinth nucleus to regain power, you'll be able to do most of the things.

In that case, vengeance can also proceed with ease.

"That's convenient. Io, help me."

"... cooperation?"

I overheard the abrupt suggestion.

"You can call it a fight"

According to her story, the transfer team that leads outside is on the fourteenth floor.

We're on the 15th floor down there.

After taking the labyrinth nucleus that was on this fifteenth floor, Elphiszark headed to the fourteenth floor to transfer.

He was fighting that dragon on the fourteenth floor to escape.

"Perhaps that dragon will be waiting for me in front of the transfer team"

"... didn't come after me because I thought you were coming to the transfer team"

That dragon's intelligence is high because he was using language.

It wouldn't be strange to have an ambush.

Think about future actions as you indulge in Elphiszark's words.

That dragon seemed to be after Elphiszark.

I got caught up in it.

Then why don't we just get away from a different path than elphiszark?

"If you're going outside, you can climb upstairs and escape the entrance to the labyrinth."

"That's unrealistic. That dragon can use witchcraft to move freely around the ground. Running upstairs will catch you before you escape."

Besides, Elphiszark went on to say.

"That disrespectful man has a pretty nasty personality from words and deeds. Of course I won't miss you when you're there. If we do something else, after we crush one of them, we'll go after the other one."

It's like I saw through this idea.

But it doesn't seem like he's lying.

If it is true that a rock cave dragon with so much giant could be caught up even if it escapes on my feet.

"You can come to the lower level of the labyrinth alone, so will your arms stand? If you work with me, you'll have a better chance of getting out."

That's what Elphiszark says. He's giving me his hand.

His eyes say to fight together.

"... I can't use a strong attack enough to damage that dragon."

By the time I got here, I had fully grasped my powers.

It's not even at the foot of the full season.

The inherent magic that used to be used can now be used with only a few percent power, even with Demon Stones and Magic Grants.

"No problem. My magic can damage that dragon as well. I hope Io buys us some time."

Elphiszark shakes his head saying it's okay.

Certainly not a bad story.

But it's too convenient.

"... I've just met you, and don't often apply to human beings to fight together"

From this guy, I'm the first person I've ever met.

Plus, people hostile to the Demons.

Even so, I don't show any vigilance.

Whatever it is, it would be too suspicious.

What are you up to?

If it's gonna be an obstacle to our escape, should we just leave it here now?

Looking at me that way from the front, Elphiszark said:

"You saved me. Wouldn't that have anything to do with humans or demons?"

――――

That's normal. But with the look I said.

"Huh?"

It doesn't matter if you're human or demonic?

What are you talking about, this guy?

I don't know why.

"Besides, I have confidence in the eyes I see. You're human enough to fight together."

As always, Elphiszark says greatly.

It's not that I'm lying or trying to get in.

With a sincere look, that's what he said.

At least, it looked that way.

――――

Accept the story or say no.

I thought about it for a while and eventually came to a conclusion.

"... ok. Let's work together until we get out of this labyrinth."

"Uhm, that's a wise decision"

Elfiszark nodded in a dignified manner as he broke his face with joy.

…………

I didn't trust you.

Instead, earlier words made me unbelievable.

A fellow once, Lucifina, said something similar.

He said humans and demons alike.

That's what he said, and he scoffed at me, "Are you serious about that?"

If you're up to something, that's fine.

If you're going to betray me, you're superior.

Then all I have to do is betray you first.

I won't be fooled anymore.

Never again will we tread on the same footing.

Let me use it at best to get out of here alive.

◆

"Elphiszark, are you sure you can use just enough magic to defeat that dragon?"

After we calculate our way out of here, we were walking to the upstairs with the transfer team.

"Hmm, who do you think I am?"

"I'm asking because I don't know."

"Mm..."

No, I know my strength.

He doesn't seem to be the Four Heavens King, and I wonder what this guy was after all about the Demon King Army.

"Don't worry. I can't do everything I can right now, but I can still use the magic of slaughtering that dragon."

Can't you do everything you can?

Well, with strength then, it would be as easy as knocking down that dragon.

"You're going to work with me. I'm gonna get you out of the labyrinth. I hope you're in the mood for a big boat."

"... oh. I hope so."

That's what I'm saying, but how far the hell can I trust you?

I naturally think about the case of betrayal.

That dragon seemed to be targeting Elphiszark, and there would be some hands to use there.

I'm in a fighting relationship, but I'm not one of them.

We just use each other.

At the time of the demonic race, which is the enemy of man, no matter how friendly the gesture, I cannot be trusted.

... because even my fellow travelers betrayed me with ease.

When, like it's okay for this guy to change his mind, he's always on his feet.

You won't eat unintentional hits.

Conversely, if you show suspicious behavior, you can drop your neck with a single knife.

"What's up? You're looking at my behavior."

"No... nothing"

He seems to be bluffing, and he's sharp about it.

It seems to be weakening, but I still can't stay alert.

"Hmm... still you, love me at first sight"

"I didn't."

"Mm... right"

Alarm, I can't.

With that exchange, I went up the stairs.

Climb to the fourteenth floor and walk towards the transfer formation.

"We're almost there. Tighten your mind."

"... oh"

The effect of the diminished magic vegetables has completely eliminated the appearance of the demon.

Weak demons will perish, and strong demons will be looking for magic vegetables to go outside the labyrinth.

Thankfully, the only one fighting is the Earthly Demon General.

Guided by her, what was ahead of her was a large, circular room.

As in the small room earlier, the walls are made by rolling through.

Behind the room continues a path made of materials that look different and sturdy.

Perhaps there's a transfer formation ahead of that.

We stepped inside that room.

There's no sign of anything in there.

But I know.

"Are you there? Don't hide, come out but be good"

"- Hmm."

When I wondered if my voice sounded all over the room, a huge, rock-covered arm protruded from the center of the room.

Zubuzub and the earthly demon general show up while creating ripples on the ground as if out of the water.

A giant dragon, far beyond the earthspider, stood before him.

Looks like I made up my mind to be killed.

Grip the magic stone and pull out the treasure sword.

The body of the earthly demon general is all covered with stubborn rocks, and using the “demon of destruction” would not do one damage.

"Fool. You are the one who will lose to us."

Elphiszark provokes the earthly demon general with an invincible grin.

When his nose sounded uncomfortable, the earthly demon general had turned his gaze here.

"I'm a short man. And you will pay me well for my intrusion."

Like Elphiszark said, they're after me, too.

That's assumed.

"Superior, earthly demon general. Elphiszark, stay back. This guy's got enough on his own."

'... what?'

In advance, this dragon's character is heard from Elphiszark.

The words and actions from earlier also showed that this guy is confident in his power.

That's why, this provocation.

"Don't you see? I'm telling you, I'm enough alone to take away the nucleus of the labyrinth."

"- Huh!!"

This provocation seems to have succeeded.

The earthly demon general is shivering the giant into anger.

"It's Iori. I asked you to do what you planned."

"... oh"

That's how Elphiszark falls backwards.

I don't know how far you'll go as you did the operation, but let's just do it as we did the pre-op for now.

I mean, I have to fight the dirt demon general alone.

"Let's be good......"

The earthly demon general stares at this one with huge eyes and screams.

My name is Earthly Demon General Balguild! Crush it quickly, mortal!! '

The roar of the earthly demon general echoes.

Oh, you're right.

Now that we've got the labyrinth nucleus, there's nothing more we can do here.

So disappear early, earthly demon general.

Thus began the battle against the earthly demon general.