Chapter 85
“Are you by any chance a demon from another dimension? I heard you were human.”
“Nope, I’m human.”
“Oh, I never imagined such an extraordinary human existed.”
Have they stopped interacting with humans lately? I’m pretty average, honestly.
As we followed the demon into the castle, I noticed the elaborate decorations—creepy, to say the least.
No, not slightly creepy—absolutely creepy.
Is this what demons consider aesthetic taste?
“Every time I see it, I realize their sense of aesthetics is a mess.”
For once, Darami says something accurate.
Although, that might hurt if someone takes offense.
“Nyoo… I feel weird.”
“Oh? Your senses are sharp.”
“What does that mean!?”
While teasing Darami, who was a good target, we moved deeper into the castle, eventually arriving in a large hall where numerous demons awaited.
It looked like preparations for a banquet. But surely, it’s not what I think it is… right?
“My lord, I’ve brought them.”
The demon escorting us bowed to what appeared to be a high-ranking demon and then stepped back.
“Welcome! We’ve been waiting for you.”
“You were expecting us?”
“Of course. You’re the guests of honor at this banquet.”
A succubus, with a radiant smile, spread her alluring wings.
Succubi, known for entrancing humans and draining their life force, were said to be incredibly dangerous.
“So, I’d like to make a small request.”
“Sure, if you hand over the pass.”
“Of course, that can be arranged.”
She snapped her fingers, and another demon brought over what looked like a pass.
“This is the pass you requested.”
She handed it over immediately. Why trust me so easily?
…Is this a scam?
【Pass】
An item that grants access to the 67th floor.
Oh… it’s legit? Maybe I was overly suspicious.
“I’ll hand this over in advance.”
“You trust me?”
“Of course. Trust is the foundation of all agreements.”
The demon smiled brightly while looking at me.
What exactly are they planning to ask?
“It’s simple. Just find the demon I mention and kill them.”
Oh, that’s not too bad.
“Find and kill the ‘Demon King’ who ruled the 66th floor but has since gone into hiding.”
Never mind, that’s tough.
“Where are they?”
“Well… I don’t know?”
This woman…
Maybe I should just use the pass and run.
“You’re not thinking of running away after receiving the pass, are you? Demons always keep their promises, after all.”
“……”
She plays her cards well.
“Alright, first, give me all the information you’ve gathered.”
“Of course, I’ll assist you to the best of my ability.”
“And I have one question.”
“What is it?”
As I asked the demon smiling at me why she wanted the Demon King dead, her expression cracked.
“There can only be one demon who holds the title of Demon King. However, that individual selfishly refused to pass on the position and went into hiding. Because of that, the standing of the demon race has been significantly diminished.”
So, in short, the Demon King was a troll. I just have to find and eliminate them?
If it’s just finding them, then it should be fine.
“Alright.”
“I like how decisive you are.”
She smiled and invited us to enjoy the banquet, but I refused and exited the castle to organize the information.
“It seems likely they’re hiding in the outskirts.”
“Nika, can you sense anything?”
【Nope!】
They must be really well-hidden if even Nika can’t detect them.
Looks like we’ll have to comb through the outskirts thoroughly, which might take a while.
“Alright, let’s head to the outskirts.”
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“Master, the humans are heading toward the outskirts.”
“Continue monitoring them, and report if they act unexpectedly.”
“Understood.”
As the demon left, the figure stared out the window at the blood-red moon hanging in the sky.
At one time, they thought that looking up at the moon from this position would be beautiful.
But it wasn’t.
No, it was rather cursed.
How long would they remain bound to this world?
“I want to live in a world where the blue sky stretches endlessly.”
To achieve that, I must hunt and kill the Demon King.
For the liberation of the demon race.
And for my dream.
“Sigh, I hope the humans can handle this well.”
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The outskirts of the 66th floor can be summed up in one word: a junkyard.
There’s trash everywhere, and trashy demons to match.
When these demons spot our group, their eyes light up, and they charge toward us.
“Humans! Humans are here!”
“We’ll feast tonight!”
“Please, just give me one arm!”
These lunatics are thrilled at the idea of devouring us alive but beg for their lives when the tables turn.
They are the lowest of the low.
“If you thought of killing, you should’ve been ready to die.”
Even the faintest trace of sympathy feels like a luxury.
After dealing with all the demons, Nika detects something suspicious during our search for the Demon King’s hideout.
【There’s an unusual smell.】
“What kind of smell?”
【The Demon King?】
Oh, our Nika nailed it.
Following Nika’s lead, we discover a suspicious cave.
Should I call it a cave or a deliberately concealed location?
One thing’s for sure—the other demons would never find it.
Darami is enraged.
“Angels… It reeks of their filthy stench.”
Her usual voice is tinged with anger.
“If an angel shows up, let me have them.”
“Of course.”
“Thank you…”
Darami’s vengeance is my vengeance.
For our Darami’s sake, we need to climb to the 89th floor as fast as possible.
Only then can we sleep soundly at night.
Inside the cave, a mix of divine energy and powerful demonic energy creates utter chaos.
As we venture deeper, the aura grows stronger, and then a voice echoes.
“Who goes there?”
The voice is divine, almost as if a saint had received a revelation.
“We’re visitors.”
“Uninvited visitors are not guests.”
“Well, then, could you invite us?”
“That would be impossible.”
As we move further inside, we reach a spacious open area where a ten-winged angel greets us.
“Still, I’ll welcome you, the first humans to reach the 66th floor.”
“It’s an honor to be welcomed by an angel.”
In the corner of the open area, amidst numerous magic circles, something bound tightly in white chains catches my eye.
It’s wrapped so thoroughly that I can’t even discern its shape, but it must be the Demon King.
“So, what brings humans to this place?”
“That’s the Demon King, isn’t it?”
“Yes, the Demon King of the 66th floor.”
To think they’d go so far as to package the Demon King for me. It’s only polite to return the favor.
“Darami.”
“Nyoo!”
Spinning forward, Darami leaps ahead, controlling shadows, which leaves the angel wide-eyed in shock.
“I never expected a surviving doppelgänger.”
“When you get to hell, send my regards to your kin.”
Shadows spread out to attack the angel, who blocks them by spreading her wings.
“Wouldn’t it be better if you delivered the message yourself?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll send you and the rest of the angels to hell together.”
As the relentless battle continues, the angel’s face shows signs of panic.
That angel must’ve had their power sealed, like the giants did, after descending to this floor.
And Darami? She’s been enhanced by my skill.
“This is strange… Are you really a doppelgänger? They weren’t this strong. How…?”
“For someone about to die, you sure ask a lot of questions.”
In what seemed like an eternal clash, the angel lets her guard down for a moment, gets hit, and bleeds red.
Furious, the angel charges forward but is bound by shadows as the fight continues. Our Darami has grown so strong.
“You’ve become quite formidable.”
【Special training!】
“Nika trained you too?”
【Education included!】
So it wasn’t just training but education? She grew stronger to survive.
…Poor Darami.
“How could a mere doppelgänger…?”
“Die to this mere doppelgänger.”
In the end, the angel, pierced by shadow thorns, pleads for mercy before Darami ends her life.
And then, Darami devours her with shadows.
“I’ve finally avenged myself on one.”
“There’s still a lot more to go.”
“…True.”
Darami hesitates as if she wants to say something. Is it that?
“Hey, we don’t need thanks between us.”
“What are you talking about? Just deal with that thing already.”
“….”
Darami toyed with my innocent heart.
【Education?】
“W-what are you talking about? Education? Why?!”
“Once we return, a one-day course.”
“Nyoooo!”
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