Chapter 37 – The Most Powerful Demon King in History. Saves Lumiel.
“Your blade actually reached me, not bad.”
But it didn’t pierce me. It ripped through my clothes and stopped with a light wound on my skin.
“It was a great opportunity, wasn’t it? You may not get another chance, huh?”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
“No need to apologize, what happened?”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
It was Lumiel who tried to stab me from behind.
Even if there was a chance, I usually can’t be stabbed.
However, Lumiel is a Hero. Her ability to erase her presence is extraordinary.
And I was momentarily distracted.
In addition, the pain from the zombie’s self-destruct wound distracted my concentration.
That’s why Lumiel was able to stab me in the back.
“But why stop the blade? If it was Lumiel’s arm, wouldn’t you have been able to pierce through?”
Lumiel had taken full advantage of the opening.
Even so, only my clothes and skin were damaged.
When I turned around, I saw Lumiel standing there, her knees shaking.
Lumiel was firmly gripping my sword with both hands.
(Looking at it again… it’s a good sword.)
As expected, it is a sword left by the Dragon King Jormungandr.
Not only is the blade itself made differently. There is a lot of magic in the sword.
It’s probably a legendary sword that has been passed down since ancient times.
With this sword, she should be able to slash through even Jorm’s scales.
Lumiel is unaware of how powerful that sword is.
If Lumiel had seriously stabbed me, even I wouldn’t have survived.
“Did the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s Army order you to do this?”
“… The Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s Army?”
Judging from her reaction, it seems that Lumiel doesn’t know about the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s Army.
“…… I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
While apologizing, Lumiel closed the gap and swung her sword.
However, Lumiel’s sword was slow.
It was different from the movements she showed when she fought the Orc Lords and the Dragon Zombie.
Without using any magic, Lumiel attacks only with her physical abilities.
“Lumiel, you’re too hesitant to attack. You can’t kill me with that.”
Lumiel is a Hero, albeit an immature one. She has a great sense of combat.
However, Lumiel’s sword now conveys that she does not want to kill.
She would rather be killed herself. That’s what she hopes for.
“I see. Lumiel. I understand.”
Lumiel was ordered to kill me.
And in a way that she could never disobey.
They must have taken Sirene hostage and are watching the fight from somewhere.
In that case, it’s best to incapacitate Lumiel for now.
I dodged Lumiel’s sword, grabbed her right arm, and crushed it with force.
“Tsu!”
Lumiel cried out in excruciating pain. Her radius and ulna were crushed and broken.
If you crush the bones of the arm, you can definitely reduce the combat power. Moreover, they rarely die immediately.
That’s why I often use arm-breaking techniques when I don’t intend to kill.
Even so, Lumiel switched his sword to his left hand and continued to hold it at the ready.
“That spirit is wonderful, but…”
Even with her left hand, Lumiel wields her sword with skill.
However, as expected, her left arm, which is not her dominant arm, is not enough.
Immediately, the bones in her left arm were broken just like her right arm, and she dropped the sword.
The breaking of both arms seemed to have broken Lumiel’s heart. She dropped to her knees and hung her head.
“…It’s my loss. Do as you please, Master. I don’t care how badly you treat me.”
Lumiel, who had both arms broken, was sweating from the pain.
However, she looked somewhat relieved.
“Such a stupid notion. I would never do such a terrible thing to my dear disciple.”
I then crouched down near Lumiel, who had her arms on the floor.
“So, Lumiel, do you have anything to say?”
“………… I am sorry. No matter what happens to me…”
Lumiel doesn’t ask for help.
“Who ordered you to kill me?”
“………………”
Lumiel doesn’t answer. I guess she’s forbidden from answering.
“Then you don’t have to answer… oh?”
At that moment, five men entered the room. The men frown at the stench wafting through the room.
“Who are you?”
When I asked, they only glanced at me and walked straight towards Lumiel.
“Her Royal Highness, First Princess Lumiel Ortville, Commander of the Third Knights Order, is under arrest on suspicion of conspiring with the Demon King’s Army.”
Apparently, they were officials dispatched from the Royal Palace.
“I’m not involved with the Demon Lord’s army…”
“Please explain yourself in court.”
The two officials grabbed Lumiel’s sides and forced her to stand.
“Ugh.”
Lumiel, her arms broken, grimaces in pain, but the officials do not care.
“Gentlemen. Don’t enter my room without permission and do as you please.”
“We’re taking Her Highness by order of the King. Please don’t interfere.”
“Okay. Why don’t I just take her to the king? You can leave it to me.”
“Huh? What in the world are you――”
With a suspicious look on their faces, the officers tried to put their hands on me.
“Stand down, lackeys.”
I let my magic power flow through my words. The air trembled, and the officials trembled.
The violent shock even caused some of them to fall on their rears.
“Now, Lumiel. Give me your arm.”
“Yes.”
Lumiel obediently held out her arms, which were red and swollen.
Lumiel trembled a little, probably thinking they would be bound or cut off.
I gently touch Lumiel’s arm to cast a healing spell.
The swelling in her arm recedes quickly.
“How’s the pain?”
“…… It’s gone.”
“Good then. Pick up your sword and follow me.”
“Why? What I did to Master—”
“Assassination attempts are no great matter to me. Besides, it is a long-cherished wish for a disciple to surpass their master. If you want to challenge me, you can come to me anytime.”
I smiled to let her know that I wasn’t angry.
An assassination attempt without the intent to kill really doesn’t matter to me.
However, Lumiel’s mouth was open, as if she did not expect to be pardoned.
“Now, I am going to the Royal Palace. I have just been summoned by the King of Ortville for tomorrow. It doesn’t make much difference if we arrive a day early. Let’s go together.”
“Eh, but…”
“It’s already late. It will be faster if we go on Jorm’s back. Lumiel. Jorm is in Sirene’s room. Please follow me.”
And then, I started walking toward Sirene’s room.
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