- Now that you've deduced that this Mesopotamian kingdom is the work of our THE 5, it should not be difficult to see what we are going to do next.

- So, let's start the game.

…… Something was wrong, so the cherubim remembered what Glenn had left before leaving. At that time he did not affirm the cherubim's speculation, nor did he deny it. That is to say-

"Duenhardt, immediately send an unmanned helicopter to the place where Kanna-kuni are! Fast! ”

"Huh......? Cherubim, that's—"

“…… THE 5 IS NOT ABOUT WITCH HUNTING. ”

--

Since refusing to cooperate with the cherubim, Morax has rarely contacted Baal and Ashtaroth, and he is not the one who will actively contact him, and later due to various factors, they lost contact for a while.

After all, if you don't grasp the current situation and changes in the world, you will become a loser. That's right – while the survivors have saved their lives, they're still desperate.

It is precisely because of the destruction caused by the mythical project of the 22nd century that everyone has returned to square one, and if we don't seize the opportunity now, it will become the same as in the past—even worse.

And this is exactly what every duke needs.

All the dukes are forced to embrace this world under the premise of not being deeply involved in the world, and they will have to face the mythological plans of the 22nd century in the future, so this level of social competition comes at a good time.

Priests, ceremonies, journalists, workers, postmen, animal trainers, street performers, writers, teachers, programmers, costume stylists, barbers – Morax has worked many jobs as Ryuji Fujimiya.

Now, he's been offered a job in an underground deal that pays a lot of money, but there are two startling discoveries in the bodyguard killers hired by the gangs on both sides.

One of those points is –

"I didn't expect to meet you again here, Ryuji."

When the matter came to an end, a friend who hadn't seen him for a long time came over with a hearty smile and accosted him. This expression was incompatible with the bloody scene at the moment, so Morax still did not take it lightly and acted cautiously:

"That's what I'm going to say, and don't call me by that name."

"You're surprised that I'm going to accept this kind of underground commission?"

"Don't pretend. You will voluntarily accept this commission after investigating my whereabouts. ”

"I'm not going to ask you what you're doing these days...... After a while, you have changed, not only have you become stronger, but your judgment has also become more accurate. ”

Baal's tone was not angry at all, but as gentle and patient as ever.

"Actually, these gang grudges are really aimed at our duke, right? The urban development of Mae Sot is still in its embryonic stage, and many policies and orders are still being applied for and reviewed, and the so-called underground transactions will be a cover. ”

"That's right, as Ryuji said."

"It seems that in addition to the cherubim and the five wise elders, there is another group of people who know and covet the hidden power of the seventy-second duke. There is no attention outside because of the bloody battle in this underground parking lot - is it the relationship between Yastalu? ”

"That's right, I miss you too. Would you like to talk to her later? It's been a long time since you've seen each other. ”

"I don't want to be your light bulb."

"Why, Ryuji, I believe in you so much."

Thinking that the cliché reason could prevaricate Baal, and it seemed that nothing could be hidden from him, Morax confessed:

"There's no way I'm going to get stronger with you, and I've actually heard of an organization called THE 5 that will be operating in the near future."

“ＴＨＥ ５？”

"That's the information I shared with an informant in the inner world. They are also coveting the 22nd Century Mythology Project, and they were all former Edenites just like us. ”

"In other words, we have a lot of enemies."

In the face of Morax's serious suggestion, Baal had an expression on his face when he heard the news of the year-end sale, which he could accept or act as if he didn't know. Morax sighed, thought for a moment and said:

"You're pretty much the same."

"What-oh! Lu and I have already decided that we will get married next month and become husband and wife. ”

"Congratulations."

"But that's not what you're trying to say."

"Then it's up to you to hear it."

"Huh...... That's true. ”

In an instant, a cold blade of wind broke through the limits of human speed, all the way from Morax's palm to Baal's throat.

"So you've been listening, sirking. The determination to defeat you has never changed, and I have clearly realized that I am not enough. ”

"To be honest, I was really distracted when I heard that you were concerned about me and Lu. If it was a split-second move, maybe your goal would have been achieved earlier, Ryuji. ”

Morax - Ryuji can't guess the current Baal thinking, but from before to now, he hasn't been able to figure it out once, maybe it's this mystery that makes Ryuji always have the desire to challenge this No. 1 ranking.

"That's what you see, King Baal."

"Maybe!"

It should be a very casual after-dinner reminiscence, Baal's eyes suddenly dimmed, and Ryuji couldn't help but retract his chin. Because he had never seen Baal look like this.

"Ryuji, did you volunteer for this underground job?"

"What's wrong?"

"No, nothing. It just made me discover something. ”

"Really? In fact, this job was my first illegal job, and it was also the first job where there would be bloodshed. The result is the same as you see. ”

"But, Ryuji, if you really want to fight me or Lu, bloodshed won't just be a process."

"I can't argue with that."

"May I ask you about your original intentions for the fight?"

“……”

Again, Ryuji didn't know how to answer this question. Could it be that this is what Baal discovered? The original intention - not the same as habit, some people will change because of the change of time, environment and connections, and sure enough, what did Baal see?

"What do you mean, King—"

"Well—I don't mean anything else, because I think you're good like that. Ryuji, compared to murderers like me and Lu, you are one of the few lights that can be learned, so I hope you can keep it up. ”

At this time, Ryuji only remembered the agreement with Baal back then, and did not think that this sentence had another meaning, and this level was about to befall him.

Maybe a lot of things happened after that-

Rescue Fuji from the hands of the out-of-control Vision-

In order to challenge the underworld, he went forward alone-

Suppress lawless beings like Lilith—

Accept the invitation to serve as one of the five sages of Adsk -

Block pills' attacks—

Fight Meratra –

Being able to come here, Ryuji would not feel that this was a series of miracles or relying on his own strength, but that countless miracles and great power had brought him to this level.

So, thinking that it was time to make a decision, he was stopped by Baal before he left.

"I don't remember that I had an appointment with you, and I just came back, so you have something urgent to look for me?"

"You're not a talker, are you? When you were going through the discharge procedures, you also disliked her for talking non-stop as soon as she stepped out of the hospital chatterbox. ”

"What's the matter with you?"

"Huh...... All right. ”

Baal seemed to see something, but as usual, he did not choose to puncture, but to take it alone with mercy of magnanimity.

"Ryuji, you're going to fight the Mist Blade?"

"That's right, and you'll be next."

"What a pun."

That's right—this phrase does mean two things, but to put it in one simple sentence, that is, whoever wins among them will be rewarded for fighting Baal.

"Okay...... I don't have much to say, I wish you all the best. ”

"With your words, it's enough."

“……”

“……”

"What's wrong?"

“……”

"If you're worried about recording, don't worry. She was ready for the day, and so was I. No matter what the final outcome is, we husband and wife only hope that you and Mist Blade will not leave regrets in their hearts, and do your best to fight each other! ”