8mi Chapter 372: Eve Speed
Chapter 372: Eve Speed
Chapter 372: Eve Speed
Ahh, I see.
The reason Liz had specified this route
[I understand.]
I said.
[Please bring that person here.]
[Fufu That's quite the imposing attire, Milord.]
As soon as she met me, the corner of her lips rose to a smile.
[You seem well.]
Taking off my Fly King mask
[Eve.]
Just now, I had invited Eve Speed into my tent.
[It's been a while, Touka.]
Eve, who came to visit me, appeared in her human form.
Seemingly having anticipated the question I was about to ask
[Erika invented a magic tool that can condense magic power itself and store it for a certain period of time. And so, using that magic tool, I can take on this form by myself.]
Eve proudly puffed out her chest.
I don't know the details but
Isn't that quite an impressive invention on a global scale?
[Piggii]
Pigimaru slithered his way on my shoulder.
[Hmm? Pigimaru is here too huh. You've gotten good at concealing your presence.]
[Pigi~~]
[It's been a while since we've met, so it seems he wants to go over to you.]
After I handed him to Eve, Pigimaru climbed onto her shoulder.
[Pinyuiii~~]
He happily rubs cheeks (I think?) with Eve.
[Fufu I'm glad to see you again too, Pigimaru.]
[Anyhow, it's impressive you managed to come through the Demon Zone.]
"Umu", Eve crossed her arms with a smug look on her face.
[I've got several factors that allowed me to do so.]
Eve smirked, showing the white teeth at the corner of her mouth.
[After we left the house in that magic chariot, Erica immediately started working on the next one. After that, she made them for individual use. Well, this time it wasn't chariot-shaped, being more like a horse-shaped magic creature.]? Could that be something easy to mass-produce? It didn't seem like it]
From Erika's tone
The recognition inhibition ability felt like it was unique to the magic chariot.
[Here, that magic tool that can store magic power I talked about earlier comes into play.]
[I don't quite see its relevance to it though.]
[Isn't Erika a researcher? She seems to have been researching whether she could make a magic tool with the power of recognition inhibition itself.]
[And while she's researching She just happened to come up with that idea?]
[In a sense, yes.]
[, Hijiri huh?]
Ahh, I see now.
The reason why Eve came.
[Fufu, you've caught on huh. As expected of Touka.]
Eve uncrossed her arms and placed a large backpack on the ground.
Incidentally, her outfit wasn't that of a Fly Knight.
Her outfit makes her look more like a commoner clothes that she received from Erika at her house.
[Changing the subject for a moment, have you already talked about this with Hijiri?]
[Yeah.]
Recalling what the Takao Sisters had told me before
"I heard that Erika-san has been working on magic tools against the Goddess over there for a long time."
"She said she might be able to complete a magic tool that could inhibit the abilities of a Deity, albeit slightly. However, she still hadn't finished it yet by the time we left."
"At that time, Elder Sister apparently gave her a hint of some sort and it felt like she got the piece she needed."
"A magic tool that inhibits the abilities of a Deity"
I was also debating whether I should go into the Demon Zone to get this.
However I judged it difficult to leave the army for several days.
I also considered asking the Takao Sisters to help me with this.
That said, I didn't know how much I should reduce our forces.
Moreover, it was only a possibility that it could be completed
Furthermore, there are also the Golden-eyed monsters from the Northern Demon Zone afterwards-
Yes, the ones Kirihara brought along.
Those and the Golden-eyed monsters that remained in the south went to fight against Seras.
At that time, something like a powered-up version of a Kuchiyose's ability was used.
It's highly likely that the Golden-eyed monsters from the southeast had also been gathered at that time.
[However, there should still be Golden-eyed monsters even after leaving the depths, right?]
[According to Hijiri, the Heroes had been previously hunting Golden-eyed monsters in the Eastern Demon Zone to earn experience points.]
I see
So at that time, the Golden-eyed monsters on the outskirts
[Also- Have you heard about the time when Hijiri was struck by Vysis' poison dagger and ran off to Erika's place?]
[I see.]
The Sisters are S-Rank and A-Rank.
It seems that Hijiri, even though she's poisoned, could fight up until they reach the depths.
At that time-
[They advanced while killing Golden-eyed monsters huh.]
When they thought they had found a new habitat and moved they were killed.
Perhaps because of this, they judged that area as a danger zone.
Yes I'm talking not about the Humans, but about the Golden-eyed monsters.
How ironic.
The Demon Zone, feared as a dangerous area where Golden-eyed monsters abound.
Now, the Southeast area of the Demon Zone has become an area avoided by Golden-eyed monsters instead.
[Thanks to that, I was able to come to Alion area without encountering Golden-eyed monsters almost at all. Well, it's possible that me being alone plays a big part in this matter though.]
When we first stepped into the Demon Zone, Liz was with us.
Liz's appearance makes our group an easy target.
What Eve said back then
"I look like a monster, so I'll probably be alright."
may unexpectedly not just a bluff.
[As a final check, Liz's familiar also conducted reconnaissance.]
[And so, with the familiar acting as a scout, you got out while finding a safe route huh.]
After that, since Eve safely passed through the Demon Zone, Liz's familiar headed our way.
[Because Erika, who had been supporting you from behind, had collapsed, it seems Liz had also been flustered herself.]
Hearing it like this
It seems understandable that Eve was able to pass through the Demon Zone by herself.
[But still, Eve.]
[Hmm?]
[If you were heading our way, couldn't you have let us know in advance through Liz's familiar? Well]
Looking at the back she brought on the ground
[Can't say I don't have any idea what the reason is though.]
[Fufu, acting based on the worst-case scenario That is something I've learned from you as well.]
A magic tool that may play a significant role against Vysis.
I don't know where Vysis' "eyes" and "ears" are.
[We've decided to keep quiet about the completion of this magic tool and the fact that I'm heading your way. Until I directly meet up with you, that is. For now, only Liz, Erika and I will know about this. Erika also said "If Touka knows about it, you might try to come and pick it up" after all. She probably didn't want to cause unnecessary consideration from you. As for whether this magic tool will definitely produce the intended effect on Vysis or not, it seems we really won't know until the time we actually use it.]
With Erika's circumstances, there's naturally no way she could test it on a Deity.
[You also took care not to burden us with unnecessary thoughts or go through effort on something that isn't absolute huh.]
Up to the end That Dark Elf's being considerate.
Also
[Eve.]
[Umu.]
[There was no guarantee that you would safely pass through the Demon Zone.]
[That's true.]
[With that determination in mind, you rushed over here.]
That's why
[I mean Thanks.]
Hearing my words, she closed her eyes again and with her hands on her waist, Eve slightly smiled.
[Don't worry about it. Besides, this is also to protect this world the world Liz will live in from now on. If that Vysis disappears, the world will become more livable for that girl. Most of all I'm also a senior member of the Fly King Squadron after all.]
With eyes lit by strong determination, Eve grinned.
[If the leader heads off to the decisive battle, then as one of your followers, I must also be given a chance to shine.]
Even so
Is it perhaps because she's like an early member of the Fly King Squadron?
[Hmm? What's the matter, Touka?]
[I'm just thinking How should I say this You really are easy to talk to after all.]