Chapter 59

EP.59 Beast Slayer Yuria

Yuria’s transformation scene matched exactly what I had seen before.

The design of the suit was almost identical to Sehwa’s.

Except for the sky blue turning into light green, it was completely the same.

The difference was in the face and hair.

The braided light green hair falling below her right shoulder was incredibly beautiful.

Yuria’s blue eyes before the transformation also turned light green, but her uniquely noble gaze remained the same.

If Leona’s appearance had a spoonful of gentleness, Yuria’s looked like a knight overflowing with determination.

The light green crystal in the middle of her collarbone suited her so well. I want to dye it with my malice soon.

-This… this is…

Yuria’s voice, flustered, came through the communicator.

Can’t control your power, huh? You want to punish Astaroth, who just harmed humans.

Still, she seems to have adapted better than Sehwa.

Seeing her embarrassed in a leotard that reveals her body’s curves.

Her tall stature gives off a model-like vibe.

Ah… my mouth is watering.

Between those thighs… no, now’s not the time.

“Help Leona!”

-Ah… that’s right, yes!

Yuria descended as if using a flying spell and helped Leona, who was fighting Astaroth.

It’s a bit disappointing that she has to engage in close combat without a weapon.

Zzzzzzeng!

Astaroth, who blocked Yuria’s punch, was pushed back.

Furious, Astaroth glared at Yuria as if to kill her, then carefully observed her face and opened his mouth as if remembering something.

-The princess of the fallen kingdom…! You, the servant of the Demon King…-

Fwooosh!

Astaroth couldn’t finish his sentence.

I shot the fighter jet’s laser cannon into his mouth, fearing he might say something wrong.

Were you about to say, ‘You betrayed the Demon King!’?

From now on, when sending out strong demons, I should seal their mouths.

‘Damn, that’s tough, f***.’

Astaroth reached out to the fighter jet I was in.

Seems like he wants to get rid of the nuisance, but shouldn’t he block the heroes of justice first?

-Yahhh!

-Hah!

A perfect coordinated attack targeting Astaroth’s head and waist, as if they had been practicing for a long time.

Eventually, Astaroth had no choice but to block the two without paying attention to the fighter jet.

Kaaang! Zzzzzzeng!

-Ughhh!

He groaned, seemingly in significant pain.

Taking advantage of this, I gave orders to Leona and Yuria.

“Yuria’s transformation time is short. I don’t know what he’s trying to say, but there’s no time to listen. Focus on his arm, which was slightly damaged by Leona. Understood?”

-Got it.

-Understood.

The two pushed Astaroth back with a good combination attack.

With a deafening roar, his arm began to deform strangely.

It was transforming due to the immense shock.

Of course, Astaroth wasn’t just taking hits.

Whooosh!

The black flames he spat from his mouth hit Leona’s right leg.

With a sizzling sound, the perfect polymer burned, turning Leona’s thigh bright red and then black.

Fortunately, her boots acted as a shield below… but her thigh, without special protective gear, wasn’t spared.

Leona, who had instantly suffered third-degree burns, screamed.

-Kyaaaah…!

Leona’s groans came through the communicator.

Is this the first time the Beast Slayer has been injured?

My heart aches. My heart aches.

“Leona!”

At my urgent words, Leona somehow endured the pain.

-I’m… fine…

Clenching her teeth, she supported Yuria, who was draining Astaroth’s soul with various strikes.

While I was providing support fire from the fighter jet, the doctor approached and sat next to me, and I caressed her cheek.

“Sorry, Doctor.”

“I’m fine… I should be thanking you. By the way, can you let go of my hand?”

“Ah… sorry… I’m a bit out of it…”

“I understand. I’ll handle the weapons; you find the demon’s weakness.”

“Understood.”

The fighter jet’s support fire was highly effective.

Although it didn’t leave a scratch on Astaroth’s skin, it was enough to obstruct his vision and disrupt his attack rhythm.

If he were larger, and if Astaroth had fully absorbed the sense of helplessness to become an S-class demon, it wouldn’t have worked at all, but for him, it was a regrettable aspect.

-Kyaaaah!!

Astaroth, whose wounds were increasing due to the attacks of the two Beast Slayers.

As if making a final desperate move, he crouched and began emitting a surging black energy.

I urgently shouted.

“Energy is gathering! Yuria! Go behind him and prevent him from crouching!”

-Yes!!

Yuria quickly moved behind Astaroth and forcibly straightened his limbs.

Then, the black energy subsided, and Astaroth looked bewildered.

Normally, he could gather energy and explode from any position, so this must be confusing, right?

Marcella set it up. Now die properly.

Whooosh!

Leona’s sword grew as large as a house.

She’s using her finishing move.

“Cut his neck!”

-Okay!

Swoooosh!

Leona’s sword swung horizontally, cutting through the air.

The moment it touched Astaroth’s neck, Yuria swiftly moved away from him.

And then,

Sssssk!

Astaroth’s head was severed and began falling into the sea along with his body.

The round head falling and gasping is creepy.

Astaroth was saying, ‘Demon King… please protect your body…’

I heard your last words.

I can feel your loyalty towards me.

But you talked too much. Still, you showed a powerful form and successfully awakened Yuria… so rest in peace in hell.

I’ll pray for you specially.

**

“Jihyuk… I’m done. Heal me quickly.”

It was Sehwa’s voice from the medical device.

Her thigh, which had been burned, was as good as new.

Still red as if dyed, but it would disappear completely over time.

As I unwrapped the bandage around her thigh, I asked.

“Did it hurt a lot?”

“Yes… it hurt so much…”

Leona, who completely destroyed Astaroth’s severed body, returned to the fighter jet with Yuria and released her transformation.

And Sehwa endured the pain, shedding tears like chicken droppings in the fighter jet returning to the laboratory.

That sight was so admirable… I felt proud.

“How are you now?”

“It doesn’t hurt at all… let’s go in. Before the wound gets worse.”

I nodded silently and entered the medical device to treat the wound on her thigh that I had poked with a pen.

Coming out of the medical room, we sat down on the chairs simultaneously, slumping and sighing.

“Haah…”

“Phew…”

Then Yuria, who was talking with the doctor, chuckled.

She must be in a good mood. Well, she did catch Astaroth, who played a part in the kingdom’s downfall.

The doctor also chuckled but soon stiffened her face.

“He was the strongest among the demons that have appeared so far. Astaroth… right?”

Yuria answered.

“Yes. But… thanks to this device, we succeeded in eliminating him. In the past, we could only drive him away with the sacrifices of the magic tower mages… but this energy, Aiter… it’s really amazing.”

“Yes, it’s amazing. Aiter has already been attributed to you. From now on, you must work with us.”

There it is. That coercive tone.

Yuria responds immediately.

“That’s what I want.”

“So, about Aiter…”

“Yes…?”

Right, we haven’t explained the characteristics of Aiter yet.

I wonder what reaction will come out.

“Well…”

The doctor trailed off and looked at me and Sehwa.

Understanding that she wanted us to leave, I stood up abruptly.

“I’ll head home. Have a good talk… contact me.”

With that, I left the laboratory with Sehwa.

**

“You really worked hard. Are you hurt?”

Yoo Seunghyun’s worried voice came through the phone.

Sehwa spoke in a cold tone.

“No. I’m tired now, so let’s talk later.”

-Okay. Rest well.

Hanging up and throwing the phone on the sofa, Sehwa approached me as I gulped down water.

Wiping the water dripping from my chin, she reported what had happened today in a much softer voice than before.

“Jihyuk. Something strange happened today.”

“What is it?”

“You know Astaroth, the demon? When I arrived at the pasture, he knelt on one knee to me. And then he said something strange… you heard it too, right?”

“I heard it too. He was speaking some language I couldn’t understand… he got angry at you in the West Sea too.”

“Right. What was he trying to say? And what’s with the kneeling?”

What else? He recognized the energy within you and showed respect.

I put my arm around Sehwa’s waist and pulled her close.

“Maybe he’s a bit violent but polite… like greeting the opponent before fighting… let’s think of him as a strange guy like that.”

“Then was he angry in the West Sea because I didn’t greet him back?”

“Don’t try to understand. All the demons that have appeared so far have been abnormal. How can we understand their thoughts?”

Sehwa agreed.

Although a few people witnessed Astaroth’s actions, Marcella will handle them, and the jamming device attached to Leona’s waist disabled all electronic devices… so the Beast Slayers won’t be suspected.

That’s enough.

“But… Jihyuk.”

“Yes?”

“You know… when Astaroth knelt, I had a strange thought.”

“What is it?”

“I felt… a bit good. Have I gone crazy?”

Yes, you should feel good when your subordinates bow to you.

Over time, as you corrupt, you’ll be in a position to lead the demons. So get used to it now.

“Let’s think you were momentarily affected by his energy.”

“But…”

“He’s already dead. Forget about him. We have more important things to do.”

“Important things? Oh, right… we need to repair the suit, right?”

“No, charge the device.”

Repairing the boot on the right leg can wait,

For now, let’s use this excuse to drain Sehwa’s energy.

So she can’t think about Astaroth anymore.

“Ah…”

Sehwa’s face turned red.

I smiled and asked.

“Shall we do it now? Or rest a bit first?”

“…. Let’s do it now.”

“You worked hard today, so I’ll grant all your wishes.”

“Really?”

“Really. What do you want?”

“Then… um… let’s shoot a video for Twinkle.”

“Okay. How do you want to shoot it?”

“Um…”

Sehwa hesitated.

She must want something bold.

I smiled softly and stayed still, then Sehwa closed her eyes tightly and said.

“Tie me up… and force me…”

“Can’t hear you well? What did you say?”

“Tie me up and force me…”

Ah, she wants SM play.

I’ll even do the roleplay properly.

Nodding, I got up and rummaged through the drawer.

Did I buy handcuffs last time? If not, I’ll have to use rope.

To be continued―――――――――――――――――――――

---