Chapter 106
Chapter 106 – Deathscythe
[The magic beasts are attacking?]
Ares put down the report after reading it, then turned to George .
Everyone else also turned to George on the spot .
[Yes . As of now, the magic beasts in the east and west have been mostly under control… but, this time it seems that they come from the central area . ]
[That’s strange . Since the central area is under Lilith’s command, the magic beasts shouldn’t be attacking…]
So he turned to Lilith next .
[I’m wondering about that as well… ah, could it be?]
Lilith frowned as she seemed to be unaware about this as well, then she suddenly raised her voice .
[Could it be a huge black horse magic beast with a large white scar on its body?]
[That’s certainly what the report said . Do you have any idea about it?]
Lilith promptly responded to George’s question .
[That magic beast is called Deathscythe . Because the white scar on its body resembles the『Grim Reaper’s Scythe』in shape, the demonkins call it with that nickname . ]
Lilith then turned to Ares before continuing to speak .
[Deathscythe might be just a horse magic beast, but its magic power is comparable to a demon lord… originally, it’s not a magic beast that resided in the Land of Demons . It moved in sometime ago . I heard that usually, it doesn’t flock together with other magic beasts, as it prefers to act like a loner…]
[Is there any reason for it to do otherwise?]
[Yes . I heard that Deathscythe is temperamental . It occasionally attacked other magic beast to eat their meat . Also, it’s not afraid of dragons thanks to its immense power . And the wound that became his namesake… I heard that it was caused by a dragon . ]
[It fought against a dragon? That’s not normal… what actually happened?]
Intrigued, Ares asked for more information .
[It is said that Deathscythe won the fight… afterward, it ate the slain dragon’s meat . Most believe that’s how Deathscythe gained its immense magic power . ]
Lilith resumed while giving a look at everyone in the room .
[Deathscythe is the only magic beast in the central area that isn’t under my control . I’ve dispatched my subordinates to subjugate it, but they haven’t reported back to me . I would suggest to take immediate action, but…]
George immediately made a follow up .
[Lilith-dono’s suggestion is sound . I’ve heard that it also attacks the anime we experimentally release to live in the land of demons . It must be subjugated immediately . ]
Listening to their words, Ares stood up from his chair .
[Very well, let’s send out a subjugation force . Since the enemy this time is fairly strong, then I should go myse…]
[Rejected . ]
George cut in before Ares could finish .
[I’m not done talking, you know!?]
[Ares-sama, aren’t there a lot of documents that still need to be dealt with?]
Everyone’s line of sight spontaneously turned to the towering pile of documents…
[It’s no use trying to escape your duty . Finish that first . ]
[……… . Satan… . ]
Ares promptly lost his spirit .
[It’s for this kind of matter, that you have both Sigurd-dono and Darius-dono . ]
[Allow me to go . ]
Darius who had been listening silently, suddenly raised his voice .
[Recently, I couldn’t help but feel my body becoming dull . This should make for a good workout . If it can benefit our people, then all the better . ]
On the other hand, Sigurd didn’t stay silent as well .
[Wait right there, Darius . I haven’t said that I’m not going to go…]
[But can you really afford to go?]
Darius looked back at Sigurd with a chuckle .
[Your hands are already full as it is with training the dragon knights and the second corps, aren’t you? Not to mention the newly joining demonkins . I have nothing to do in that respect . ]
[But you also have to train the third corps!]
[I’m done training the third corps . I’ll leave the rest to you . Well, my training was a bit too strict, they might desert if I continue… so it’s all good . ]
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Darius then did a knight salute toward Ares .
[Milord, this Darius Grants shall subjugate the magic beast . ]
And like that, Darius forcibly made himself to take the task .
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[Boss, Boss! You’re going way too fast!]
Dirk was desperately trying to chase after Darius .
[Darius, toofast . Evenagiantlike, canbarelykeepup…]
Running in front of Dirk was the giant Kyumir . While carrying the baggage such as camping tools etc, he ran while mowing down the trees on his path . He was breathing harshly, but finally managed to catch up to Darius .
[Geez, why am I doing this…]
Dirk, left alone at the back, sighed .
Yesterday, Darius suddenly jumped into the building .
[Oi, we’re heading to the Land of Demons, so get ready!]
and promptly started running, up until now .
[At least, would you please tell me why…]
Just when Dirk muttered that,
[The reason is THAT . ]
Darius suddenly stopped and pointed forward .
Due to the sudden stop, Kyumir tripped himself and fell over, which in turn caused Dirk to be tripped by his body .
[Ouwwwiie…… what did Boss just say earlier…?]
Dirk looked forward as he said that… and saw a gigantic horse with a large scar on its back .
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[Hou, this fellow is surprising . I actually feel a little pressured from it . ]
Darius grinned in joy .
On the other hand, Deathscythe never took his eyes off Darius . Whilst making a rough nasal breathing noise, magic power began to pour out from its body .
[ThathorseisDeathscythe . Can’tdoit, I, let’srun . ]
Kyumir’s body shook heavily, then he began to flee the place .
[Then, me too . ]
Dirk tried to follow .
[Dirk! Bring me the thing that was inside the box Kyumir is carrying!]
Hearing that, Dirk’s face turned ugly .
On the other hand, Darius approached Deathscythe with a ferocious smile on his face .
[But, Boss . It’s dangerous, no matter how you think about it… wait, what are you doing…?]
Ignoring Dirk’s warning, Darius went on… until he stood right in front of Deathscythe .
Deathscythe was also standing there, watching him coming without as much as blinking . However, the magic power leaking out from its body became stronger and stronger to the point that even Dirk could see the red light .
Darius reached out with his hand, slowly and steadily towards its cheek…
[It’s a hit!?]
Darius outstretched hand turned into a fist that hit Deathscythe squarely .
Deathscythe didn’t stay put . It immediately stood up and tried to kick Darius with its hind legs . Darius seemed to be about to take the blow head on .
[AAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa!]
when he actually countered with a throw .
[It’s fight between monsters…]
Watching the battle, Dirk couldn’t help but mutter to himself .
Unloading the luggage that Kyumir had left on the ground, Dirk sighed as he watched the battle that was unlikely to end any time soon .
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How long have they fought?
The grounds around them were flattened, trees toppled . And at the center still stood a horse and a man .
The battle was still ongoing . But it seemed that the duel was about to come to an end .
[Yo, I acknowledge your strength . You’re strong, even if you’re just a horse . ]
As if understanding Darius’ words, Deathscythe also neighed in response .
[You also acknowledge my power? Then how about this . How about you come with me? Don’t you think it’ll be more exciting?]
Saying that, Darius approached Darius in a relaxed gait . Then as if nothing really happened before this, climbed up to its back . Deathscythe didn’t show any signs of dislike as well, as it first walked around then started running with Darius on its back .
[Haha! Truly amazing! This is the first time I have a horse like you!]
After saying so, Darius turned to Dirk and said in a loud voice .
[Oy, Dirk! Bring me the thing inside that bag!]
[This big bag? Isn’t this a saddle!?]
Darius climbed up on Deathscythe’s back once more after he put the saddle on, then started galloping right away .
[Faster, faster! Run like the wind!]
And thus, Darius finally met his lifelong steed .
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Even though the more convenient automobile was invented later on, horses are still indispensable when talking about heroes .
Ares had the 『Kirin』 Saint .
Sigurd had his dragon partner 『Ancient Dragon』 Zephyr and the magic beast 『Fire Horse』 Brad .
And Darius had his beloved 『Black Horse King』 Deathscythe .
In addition to Darius’ own brutal fighting power, coupled with Deathscythe’s speed and power, two of them were said to be enough to overturn an entire war .
Although it was originally a wild magic beast… after becoming Darius’ steed, it became unusually docile, often seen playing around with the children in the neighborhood .