Chapter 166

Of course, there were many differences in the given conditions.

El Tesoix and Exceed Lane reached awakening while being held by the user.

Unlike him, Brecht, the demonic sword of flame, was never summoned and was not the original demonic sword.

Above all, could he attempt awakening without being in contact with the demonic sword?

“When I became a human, I awakened the demonic sword. How did Black awaken the demonic sword?”

“I have accepted the darkness of Acid Rain.”

“The way we awakened each other was different. But weren’t the circumstances similar?”

“… … .”

Shion pondered for a moment and then quietly agreed.

When Enrite was pushed back by the demon holding the artificial demon sword, it scattered bright colors and resonated with the acid rain.

Although he was consumed by death, he recalled his will to survive and brought out the darkness of the acid rain.

In other words, although he was placed in a precarious situation, he had to overcome it by awakening the demonic sword.

“Hanet-nim must have a way to awaken the demonic sword. Wouldn’t it be possible to reach it someday?”

Enritte concluded that he needed to keep an eye on Hannette some more.

It wasn’t something you could have just because you wanted it.

Hannett needed time, and an environment in which he could look back on himself should be created.

Shouldn’t he have to find an opportunity to wake up and go through the appropriate process, just like he and Shion did?

“It would be nice if you woke up, but… Shouldn’t you think about it even if you can’t do that?”

Shion also foresaw that possibility, but he couldn’t blindly follow it.

Harnette seemed unstable just by the fact that she couldn’t summon a demonic sword.

It was not always possible to awaken the demonic sword, so it was necessary to carefully decide the course of action.

“Yes, you will have to think about it. So, I am considering the worst-case outcome as well.”

“Worst case?”

“You may not be able to use the magic sword at all.”

Shion was startled and quickly turned his head.

Enrite shows a calm look and waits for Shion to answer.

“Do you see me as unqualified?”

“Not being able to summon a demonic sword can be seen as a sign of lack of quality. However, since he is using the power of a demonic sword, it is not that he is not qualified.”

“Do you think you can still use magic?”

“… You may lose your magic. Because Hanette-sama is using magic through her magic sword.”

“after… … .”

Shion twists her eyes and thinks about it in her own way.

Enritte only derived a hypothesis by referring to the given facts and Hannett’s opinion.

However, there was a point, so I had no choice but to accept it.

“It has not been finalized yet. I could be wrong.”

“How far are you looking?”

“I wonder if it would be fortunate if it ended with losing magic power.”

“… … .”

Shion instinctively remembered what Hanette had said.

I was very sick when I was young, and my body got cold and I couldn’t even breathe properly.

However, it was said that the flames suddenly erupted and the symptoms completely disappeared.

It must have been that the magic sword’s power was manifested and that Hanette’s disease was cured.

“Are you saying you could die?”

“Brecht contains the source of the flame. With El Thesoic, it would be possible, but Brecht cannot cure the disease.”

“Aren’t you alive now?”

“That’s why I made an assumption with the worst possible outcome. Brecht may be hiding something.”

Shion looks at Hanette with anxiety.

It was said that he made an assumption, but it was so plausible that he couldn’t bear to ignore it.

Maybe it wasn’t curing the disease with the magic sword, but suppressing it.

“Have you checked?”

“I took a quick look. There was nothing wrong with my body.”

“Then there is no problem?”

“Yes, no problem. I made a guess, so don’t worry.”

Shion finally felt relieved and relaxed his shoulders.

After observing Hanette for a while, Enritte broke the silence belatedly.

“The reason I told you about this is… It’s because Black is Hanette-sama’s fiancée. Shouldn’t you know about Hanette-sama?”

“Better than not knowing.”

“I could have known to myself, but that is not polite to being black. Even if it was just a guess, I thought it would be right to inform you in advance.”

“Couldn’t it be like this right now?”

“It could be. But I can’t give you a definitive answer because I’ve never experienced it.”

“If I just summon the demonic sword, I’ll be safe, right?”

“That’s the best. If you don’t die, the demonic sword won’t leave.”

“Even if you lose your qualifications, you’re not guaranteed to die, right?”

“Yes, we will know when the time comes. I think it would be better to leave it as it is for now.”

Harnette was training with all her might, holding her heart together.

If I told you this in the current situation, I would be a little confused.

Above all, it was close to speculation, so there was no reason to mention it.

“… Is that why you let me know first?”

“I can’t tell Hanet-nim, so shouldn’t the person closest to me know instead?”

“If the… Really, what should I do if something I was worried about happens?”

Shion struggles to open his mouth and shows a gloomy look.

Even if you can cut the darkness yourself, you cannot bring the dead back to life.

Even if the three great demon kings and the four great plagues were annihilated, if Hanette died, only futile feelings would remain.

“I will save you. certainly.”

Enrite slowly turns her head and shows a strong gaze.

Shion swallows the silence and quietly peers into those eyes.

The blue color was shining more fiercely than ever.

“… Yes, I will believe you.”

There was no other answer.

Even when that time comes, it may not be able to cure it.

Nevertheless, he had to trust Enrite.

Because a trusted colleague said he would save me.

“I want to see you two getting married. so… Neither of you should die.”

Enrite had the goal of living like a human being.

However, as the goal was not clear, I was still looking for an answer.

Shion and Harnette were milestones towards the answer, and they were milestones that I had worked hard to find, so I didn’t want to lose them.

That’s why, together with the two of them, he was going to move toward the end while opposing the enemies.

“Is there any reason you want to see my sister’s wedding?”

“… I do not know. I just thought I would like to see it.”

Shion drew a faint smile and understood the words.

You don’t necessarily need a reason to want to do something.

It was only accepted unconsciously by instinct, feeling, or whim.

It was a truly human action and a satisfactory answer.

“I would be very happy if White would come to the wedding.”

“Yes, I will definitely go.”

Enrite smiled and looked into the future, even for a moment.

If things went on like this, they would be able to defeat all their enemies and bring about peace.

Even the three great demon kings and demons were defeated, but what would be different if the four great disasters joined forces?

‘It will appear when the time is right.’

One who inherits the five sources, one who embraces light and darkness.

The sentences flowed out simultaneously from the seven demonic swords.

This meant that all the demonic swords resonated, and those sentences must have been the peace he was seeking.

‘Is that why I was obsessed with extinction?’

Because it was a magic sword, I could understand those sentences.

The reason the demonic sword exists is to punish demons and dragons.

El Tesoix and Exceed Rain alone couldn’t annihilate their enemies, so it might have been that they created five additional demonic swords.

‘If it fails again… Another demonic sword might appear.’

Of course, Enrite did not wish for such a future.

When it was a demonic sword, it could withstand hundreds, thousands of years or more.

However, since he became a human, he would not be able to survive more than 100 years.

Perhaps death engulfed him before he could even gather another demonic sword.

‘I will end it before I die as a human being. that’s my… It’s fate.’

* * *

The residence of the Duke of Adelaira, Zion’s room.

Lesia visited the Duke of Adelaira with a comfortable mind.

In fact, it was close to coming to play, and every time I came, I was treated with utmost hospitality.

Anything was brought to her before she even said a word, and the ladies-in-waiting treated her politely and kindly.

Since Shion and Harnet weren’t too picky, it was natural for them to relax.

“You gave me something different this time?”

“You mean tea? Cars change often.”

“Five… Is there anything else besides this?”

“There are more.”

“Can I have another one after I finish drinking this?”

“… I’ll do whatever you want.”

Harnette answered calmly and looked at Lesia gently.

Lesia was not enough to empty the teacup in succession, so she was pouring the entire teapot into it.

In addition, I wondered if I was curious about it even though it was absurd to ask for another car.

“Is that all there?”

“Why? Can’t we do this?”

“no… It’s not okay… … .”

Hannette searches for something to say, but soon falls into silence.

There wasn’t even enough to eat, but I couldn’t stop people from wanting to eat more.

Rather, it made me wonder if I should take care of the tea leaves and send them to them.

“Do you guys eat like this every day?”

“That… It is.”

“Does the food change every day?”

“yes.”

“What else would it taste like? I want to try it.”

“… … .”

Harnett gives up on thinking and raises the teacup.

Shion listened quietly for a while before speaking up belatedly.

“Lesia, how about the magic sword?”

“it? Nothing has changed. It is well written.”

“Can’t you feel a different magic power like that time?”

“Well… Wouldn’t it be difficult now? I couldn’t adapt to it then, and now I made it my own.”

“… Does that mean no interference?”

“right. I’ve disenchanted myself. Can’t you let me touch my stuff again?”

Shion had a moment of doubt, but decided not to argue.

According to Lecia’s words, the demon god would not be able to use a synthetic demonic sword to do tricks.

Of course, it can’t be tracked back, but it didn’t seem like he would take the risk because he was fatally wounded in the first place.

“Can you handle that demonic sword perfectly?”

“If you fight him now, you can be sure to kill him.”

“Didn’t you almost kill him then too?”

“That was a mistake. I wish I had used more magic power… Because he didn’t follow me well, his power has weakened.”

“… Can you use a stronger sword technique?”

Shion asked back, slightly surprised.

Obviously, the sword skills he showed back then were not weak.

However, Lesia was regretting that she had not been able to demonstrate her strength.

“I can write. Wouldn’t there be some power left after killing him?”