Chapter 32: "Radiance" and "Original Sin" (7) - "River of Light"

In the city, which was filled with death by the demon's curse, the pale golden magic that sprung up in the sky gradually dispelled the effect.

Countless rays of light are still converging, and the stars are intertwined on a roof.

It's like a river of light.

……

- "Mebis, you're sleeping in the library again!"] ”】

(Actually, I know...... )

- "Put your shoes on! Little fool! ”】

(I...... Not as strong as I think I am...... )

- "Don't be afraid, I'm fine, am I? ”】

(So...... Zela, who senses this, is always there for me...... )

- "Hiding here again with 'Phantom'?" I really can't ...... you can't do it"]

(It's because of Zela that I have the courage to get here.) )

- [Let's go!] Go to the world outside the island. 】

(I've always been the one who has been supported and protected...... )

- [I'm not worried about leaving you alone...... Let's go find it together, Fairy. 】

(This time...... )

- [Mebis! 】

(It's my turn to protect Zela!) )

……

Burying the memories deep in his heart again, the praying elf slowly opened his eyes.

Then, the light that is conceived in the soul illuminates the future for this determined girl!

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“…… This magic is amazing! ”

The words blurted out, and Yuri, who was guarding Mebis with a few of his companions, looked around in surprise, or rather, at the city.

After all, he is also a magician now, and he can naturally feel that centered on the position of the feather-eared girl, the concentration of magic in this area has reached a terrifying level.

And all of this is caused by that seemingly inconspicuous weak body.

"But after preparing for such a long time, what the hell is Mebis going to do......"

He looked quite uneasy when he spoke, and Volod already had a feeling at this time, that is, neither Zela nor Mebis was a worry-free master.

After the previous few people converged, Mebis, who learned of Zela's decision, helped evacuate the crowd while not forgetting to pay attention to the battle situation.

The development of the battle situation is changing rapidly, and the brown-haired girl who has been fighting demons and even gaining the upper hand with her dexterous mobility and powerful magical strength has inexplicably become precarious after casting the magic that makes up the pillar of light, and the figure that is barely supported in the air like a candle in the wind makes the hearts of several people rise to their throats.

The death curse that followed made several people realize that the crisis was approaching, and Mebis, who was holding the dress, seemed to have made some decision, and asked Yuri to prepare for the escort.

That's what happened just now.

……

“…… Now, I can only believe in them. ”

Wary of a possible second attack from the demon, Precht didn't turn his head.

Although the light curtain around the monster solidified again, he still didn't dare to relax at all.

And Zela's current situation is also a matter of concern for everyone.

“……”

“…… Thank you, Precht. Yuri and Volod too. ”

“——!”

A soft voice of thanks came from behind, and a pale golden halo wrapped around the feather-eared girl who had woken up.

Under the incredible gaze of the three of them, the magic of light that gathered was all concentrated towards Mebis's arm, revealing a crimson coat of arms.

(Keeping you waiting...... Zela ...... )

He stretched out his right hand and pointed it in the direction of the demon, and a solemn voice sounded.

"Gather here! O River of Light, which leads hope! ”

(Here's our ...... )

"Light up the darkness!"

("Radiance"!) )

……

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"This thing is in the way! I'm so angry with Uncle Ben! You bastard! Obviously he looks like he is dying, why do you have to struggle! ”

With a fist slammed into the restored 'Aurora Wall', the Deadwood Demon, who had to stop his spell, roared at Zela, whose hair was getting lighter and lighter.

The white light that 'disintegrates' it is gone, but the cage is stronger, and its spell-killing power is locked inside.

But after thinking about it, he thought that the brown-haired girl in front of him was buying time for her companion to escape, and the deadwood demon writhed his three eyes triumphantly.

"Ahh Ahaha! I understand! Do you think they'll be able to escape from Uncle Ben's clutches? That's too much to underestimate the demon that was brought to life by Lord Jerph! ”

"Do you think this city is the limit of Uncle Ben? It's a pity ~ the scope of my 'curse killing' is far beyond your imagination! ”

The demon, who had pressed his head against the barrier and stared at Zela's face in order to get a clearer picture of despair, continued to cry out in high spirits.

"Whether it's this city, or the owner of the light attribute magic, when Uncle Ben leaves here, he won't let anyone go!"

"But you can't see it! Yes? How about crying and begging Uncle Ben to let them go? ”

The Deadwood Demon, who kept saying nonsense, thought he was in control, no longer wasted his strength to destroy the cage that surrounded him, just waiting for the owner of this thing to run out of mana, he was slowly making everyone despair.

"Alas......"

Flying in the air, she sighed condescendingly, and the girl's nonchalant appearance seemed to stimulate this evil with a bad personality again.

"Huh?! What's that look on your face?! ”

“…… If that guy Jelf created a demon with the same IQ as you, that's a nice thing. ”

Somewhere the mana had been collected and condensed, and Zela knew exactly what that meant.

(…… I don't know how she did it...... Didn't you expect to have already completed one...... )

"Damn?! How dare you say that, Uncle Ben! ”

"Look at the top of your head."

"-huh?!"

Part of the cage was lifted, and the previously sealed space was circulated again.

"W-What's that?! When, exactly!? ”

The expression became extremely flustered, and in the face of the huge aura above his head, there was a feeling that made it very bad.

The demon's instinct resisted the force, and a part of its body smoked before it could make contact with it.

"Stop! Stop!! ”

Scattering the cage he had formed, the merciless light of obliteration was tightly strangled on the enemy's body.

The power that caused the heavens and the earth to change color simply made it impossible to resist.

"Oh, oh!!!, oh

At the screams of the demons, a huge torrent of light completely erupted, becoming a pillar of light connecting heaven and earth.

It didn't go away for a long time.

(That's it...... Is it one of the three superpowers that Mebis will use in the future...... )

Looking at all this, the brown-haired girl with the most direct perception also sighed from the heart.

(But...... With her magic now...... )

(It should be...... )

She knew that Mebis had been working in this direction, after all, the foundation of the theory of magic was explored by the two of them together, and because she had 'seen the finished product', she gave a lot of advice in it.

And magic is the biggest problem she faces.

(Forget it...... Let's talk about that later...... )

Summoning the last of his strength to land on the ground, although Zela still has many problems and troubles to solve, at this time, in the face of the feather-eared girl who threw herself into her arms, and her smiling companions, everything becomes less important.

The light broke through the clouds of evil magic, and the cheering crowd welcomed the city's new life, and it also represented a temporary end to the battle, which symbolized a turning point in the fate of several people.