Chapter 101

I–or rather,『Shadow Magic』, reflexively closed my eyes at the dazzling that suddenly appeared in front of me .

Closing one’s eyes in the middle of battle was lethal .

Mahiro used his feet and the magic that he fired pierced into my abdomen .

How many times did I get poked into today .

《Master’s injury is confirmed . Exceeded permissible limit . 》

Permissible or whatever, but you’re moving as you like, so isn’t that hypocritical .

Right now, I did not have the strength to get out of the current situation, and I had no way of stopping『Shadow Magic』 .

It seems that『Shadow Magic』had saved my life, so for now, let’s obediently lend it my body .

《Mode, “Recovery”》

In the end, the hole that Mahiro’s magic made had closed up as well .

It was also strange for me to be helped by my magic .

「Haven’t you been strange since a while ago? That katana, that magic that is wrapped around your body, and that tone of voice . …are you possessed by something?」

He was indeed correct .

If I could move my body, I would clap my hands .

《I can not answer that question . 》

I thought that it wouldn’t respond, but the『Shadow Magic』replied honestly .

My body was filled with strength .

Of course, I could not exert any strength .

Mahiro’s limbs were freed before anyone realized it and he clapped his hands together .

He’s using such a powerful technique, was his magic power limitless?

However, Mahiro’s magic power that was drifting through the air had faded considerably .

「Fine . I’ll capture you and have you tell me, even if it’s by force . Originally, I had planned on only taking the princess back with me, but I changed my mind . I’m interested in you as well . 」

Even if it was a man who took an interest in me, I was not happy at all .

On the contrary, I got goosebumps .

「『Hand of God』」

An enormous shining hand materialized behind Mahiro .

That hand moved towards me as if to capture me .

Even when it was in front of me, the『Shadow Magic』did not move .

《…the stronger the light, the deeper the shadows, become stronger . I will fulfill my master’s wish . 》

It was『Shadow Magic』and not anyone else who muttered this .

However, it was definitely saying this to me .

I didn’t doubt it, but as expected, it seems that my『Shadow Magic』was self-aware .

《When you die, the magic you cast on AMelia Rose Quartz would be dispelled . 》

『Shadow Magic』held out a hand in front of the『Hand of God』 .

《Devour everything . 》

That was all that it said .

With just that, the『Hand of God』that had released an overwhelming pressure disappeared .

No, it was eaten .

As expected, even Mahiro was speechless .

《Know your place . You are not my opponent at all . 》

At these words, the dumbfounded Mahiro opened his mouth to speak .

And, there was a disgusted smile on his lips .

「Hee… . 」

From the corner of my eyes, Yoru and the others were overwhelmed and had taken a step back .

If I was in control of my body, I would have done so as well .

As expected of the demons’ second-ranked .

「What a thing to say . …you low level…」

For the first time, the smile on Mahiro’s face disappeared .

It was merely an emotionless smile that was for form’s sake, and even though it was not a beaming smile, if it suddenly disappeared, it would be scary .

「You humans would never be a match for demons . That’s how it is . 」

I hated what was fixed from the bottom of my heart .

However, there was some truth to it and what Mahiro just said was absolute .

I was the only exception . Even though the humans, including the hero, had the advantage in numbers, they were no match for the demons .

Even though we had fought that much, there was little indication that Mahiro’s magic power had been exhausted .

Aulum was no different in that regard . Though our fight concluded arbitrarily, that may not be the case next time .

《Please do not decide on something as you like . 》

However, it seems that the『Shadow Magic』was of a different opinion .

《I do not think that my efforts would always pay off . Since the world was not that compassionate . However, it would not be right to give up without even trying . 》

At『Shadow Magic』’s words, Mahiro’s vein on his forehead bulged .

It seems that he was angry .

「You humans truly don’t learn . Throughout history, humans had not won against the demons even once . 」

It’s different if it’s the hero, Mahiro added this .

Judging from his tone, there had been a human hero before .

Mahiro clapped his hands together .

The red light around Amelia became darker .

「Guaaaaaa!!?」

As Amelia’s body buckled and she was screaming, Mahiro invoked a new magic .

「You, you can eat magic, right? Then, I will fill you up to your heart’s content . 」

Each time my shadow magic ate magic or monsters, there was something that bothered me .

That was, whether it had an upper limit .

If by chance it accidentally discharged, I wouldn’t be able to stop it .

I wanted to have an understanding of my own magic, but unfortunately, there was no precedent .

Commander Saran said that my shadow magic was one-of-a-kind .

However, if so, just what was this magic .

Although I said that it had worked together in conjunction with Commander Saran’s light magic, it had erased an entire forest .

If possible, I want to avoid falling into Mahiro’s trap .

At the very least, I didn’t want it to be out of control .

…no, wasn’t it out of control right now as well .

「『Water Needle』」

A large number of magic circles were suspended in the air, and Amelia ran into the rain of water needles .

As her body was being manipulated, she did not avoid the falling needles .

As this rate, Amelia would be hit by the needles as well .

Even though I knew that I couldn’t move, I extended a hand toward Amelia .

I didn’t want to see Amelia be hurt any more than this .

《!!!》

Perhaps those feelings got through, as my body suddenly moved and embraced Amelia .

I covered Amelia with my body, my back facing the falling rain .

Though they were needles, they were almost as big as icicles .

If it found its target, a person’s body would be pierced through easily .

I didn’t want to die .

However, I did not want to see Amelia suffer any more than this .

『Master-dono!!!』

I could hear Yoru shouting .

I closed my eyes, prepared for the pain .

Seriously, just how many holes were pierced into my abdomen today .