Invincible Saint ~Salaryman, the Path I Walk to Survive in This Other World~ - Volume 15 - Chapter 380

380 Summoning price

　I was blinded by the red-black light, but it didn't seem to have any effect on my body.

　Apparently, the red-black light from earlier wasn't an attack.

　I immediately turned around to check on everyone's safety, but my vision was covered in a black-purple miasma and I couldn't see everyone, so I had no choice but to activate a purifying wave with the image of it spreading around me.

　Then, I could see a little bit of what had been obstructed, and everyone seemed to be safe as they approached me.

"Luciel, something doesn't feel right here."

“Luciel-sama, there is a possibility that the battle will be hindered, so please prioritize securing your visibility.”

　Sensing that my master and Lionel were both on high alert, I followed their advice and reversed the Sanctuary Barrier, amplified it and activated the purifying wave to secure my visibility.　

　After that, my vision became clearer, but I was confused by the change in the situation.

"where is here?"

　Although it looks very similar to the throne room we were fighting in earlier, all traces of the battle have disappeared as if nothing had happened, and the throne room is in a room with gorgeous decorations. It didn't exist.

"Luciel-kun, Lord Kamiya is missing."

　As Rumina-san had said, there was no sign of the man, but I was relieved to find Lord Mainrich.

　If Lord Mainrich hadn't appeared, I would have put him in danger because of my hesitation.

"Not only that person, there must be an evil god behind that door."

　However, before I could answer Rumina-san's question, I answered while looking at the door that appeared in the place where the mirror that the Pope had punched out with magic was.

　I decided to move forward when I saw the door that was closed again but the miasma was leaking out, and then I spoke.

"Well, what we'll do remains the same. In order to realize a peaceful and calm world, we'll remove the biggest obstacle. That's all."

``It's true. Because of that evil god, I lost to my disciples, Garba and Gurga laughed at me, and I've been through a lot of trouble, but I need to end this trouble quickly and get back to the fun times.'' ”

　I felt like my master's words had some disturbing meaning, but I'm sure it was just my master's encouragement.　

``It's true that the evil god has caused a side attack and I have to live with my fighting instincts restricted, but above all, I have to protect the world where people with a future can live happily.''　

　Lionel must have thought of his family, which he should protect as a man, rather than me, who had given priority to him. Even so, the fact that Lionel was still suppressing his fighting instincts made me feel scared that Lionel was at full strength...

"No matter how much time passes, the memories of my hometown will never disappear. That's why this time, I will fulfill the responsibility of being born as an aristocrat of the Duchy of Brange."　　

　Ever since Rumina-san saw the Duchy of Brange, which had completely changed, she had been feeling a quiet anger, but she was probably more angry than anyone else.

“This time, my concubines will protect the time of peace that my father gave me.”

　I felt a strong will from the Pope as well.

　I carried Lord Mainrich to the hermit's coffin, thinking of everyone, and before opening the door, I put up a sanctuary barrier, waited for me to recover his magic power with the magic crystal ball, and then my master and Lionel I opened the door...but it was a familiar place to me.

“Master, Lionel, did you feel the magic being absorbed when you opened the door?”

“No.”　

“I didn’t feel the same way.”

"Actually, this space is very similar to the sealed door where the reincarnated dragons were sealed. The area where you go down these stairs is also the same as the place where the holy dragons were sealed. is"

　Then, instead of being wary, Master and Lionel's expressions changed from their serious expressions just now, and they smiled fiercely.

　He must be thinking that he has finally found an opponent he can fight with all his might.

　Even so, although the miasma seemed faint, it was as if it was an illusion that it was overflowing from the door.

　Master and Lionel are cautious, but unlike before, they walk down the stairs with light steps, and I, Pope-sama, and Rumina-san follow behind them.

　As you go down the stairs, there is a place on your right side where you can look down at the top of the stairs, and when you see Master and Lionel looking at the situation from there, they tell you with bored faces.

"Luciel, there's a group."

“It’s a group of people wearing rather suspicious-looking black robes.”

　I see, I understand.

　So I decided to take over from here.

　My master and Lionel gave me a place where I could look down on it, and I first took a look at the situation.

　As reported, there were people wearing black robes with hoods covering their eyes, forming a circle and chanting toward the center.

　However, not only humans but a wide variety of other races are gathered in the center, and although they are fiercely resisting, it seems that a barrier has been put up and they cannot get out.

"I'll help you with magic from here."

　Seeing the disgusting sight, he declared that he was going to launch a surprise attack and tried to unleash a dragon sword using the magical power of a dragon.

"Luciel, look carefully. That's an illusion."

　However, my actions were controlled by my master's words, and he continued down the stairs.

　When I check the situation below again, I see that the people wearing black robes and those resisting have become thinner, similar to the illusions that man was using.

　What do you mean by showing me something like this?

　With that in mind, I followed my masters and descended to where the black-robed group was.

　A magic circle appeared from the ceiling centering on those who were resisting, and when it spread to where the black robes were, many people from among the black robes tried to escape outside the magic circle. .

　However, the magic circle evenly absorbs the magical power of those who tried to escape, rendering them unable to move, and then absorbing life as well, and finally absorbing everything, and a mysterious red-black light is emitted on the spot. Only the magic circle remained.

"That magic circle...doesn't it look similar to the one in the sky?"

“Don’t most magic circles look similar?”

“If they have the same attributes, they look the same.”

　Master and Lionel aren't very familiar with magic circles, so it would have been nice if Bazak was here, but I guess that was the cause of the conflict.

“Basically, the color of a magic circle represents its attributes, the text represents magic power consumption and event interference, and the size represents its power.”

　I see, that's easy to understand. If the magic circle becomes larger, not only the power but also the number of characters can be increased, which means that event interference can be set more precisely.

　As expected, you're knowledgeable about magic, Mr. Pope. in that case…….

“Pope, can you read that magic circle?”

"Space... Summoning... Slavery... It's impossible without investigating the rest."　

　No, it is usually impossible to decipher the magic circle. I'm sure our feelings, including Rumina-san's, are the same.

　No one wants to meet the Pope except me.

　As I was thinking this, the door I had seen in the back opened and a group of people came in, but it turned out that this group was also an illusion.

　It looked like a soldier from somewhere, but he seemed confused that no one was there.

　At that moment, the magic circle on the ceiling once again emitted red-black light and shined, and the soldiers began absorbing magical power in the same way. Just as red-black lightning fell from the magic circle, someone came from behind the door again. .

　At that moment, the magic circle began to rotate, and at the same time as lightning struck from the center of the magic circle, the evil god of despair descended.

　However, unlike the previous illusions, it felt like if I let my guard down due to its overwhelming presence, I would shrink and become unable to move.

"Even more than the last time we met..."　

"Ah, it seems overwhelmingly strong."

“If it was this evil god that Lord Rainstar defeated, it is no wonder that humanity feels that it has become weaker.”

　We have faced the evil god before, so we can still have a normal conversation, but I feel a little intimidated by the Pope, and from Rumina-san, I can sense that she is trying to protect the Pope at all costs.

　The man who came from inside was trembling as he saw the overwhelming presence of the evil god, but after several exchanges with the evil god, the evil god gave him a miasma, and the evil god disappeared. .

　For a moment, I felt like our eyes met, but since he was a god, it wouldn't be strange if he could see through time and space.

　After that, the man who was given the miasma changed into a demon-like appearance, but apparently he was able to return to his human form, and he happily walked out the door in the back.　

　The magic circle had already finished its role, and instead of glowing, it had collapsed due to the appearance of the evil god, and there was no trace left.

"There is no doubt that he is being guided. There are questions about who and why, but we have no choice but to pursue him."　　　

"I see. It's starting to be fun to see how strong the evil god will become from that stage."

“If it doesn’t turn you into an undead person, it’s going to be interesting.”

　Master and Lionel were probably trying to motivate themselves by speaking, but it was reassuring just to see them as usual.

"Luciel, you two too. You don't feel any fear in fighting that evil god, do you? How can we overcome it?"

　As expected, the Pope was frightened. Well, I think it's natural that he would be afraid if he actually saw an evil god.

"I think it's different for each person. However, fighting an evil god is scary. But more than that, I feel like I'm supported by something that I don't want to experience again."

　I don't want to experience that sense of unreasonable loss, including my own life from my previous life, ever again.

``Fighting is scary in the first place.If there is a reason that outweighs the fear, then it would be better to fight, and if there is no reason, then it would be better to choose not to fight.''

　The master said it a little harshly, but this was the master's kindness, and I had no choice but to agree with his words.

　No matter how light a life is in this world, everyone is actually afraid of taking a life or being taken away.

　That's why I need a reason to give my heart an indulgence.

"Well, don't worry. Even if the Pope doesn't fight, Luciel-sama and I will save the world on our own. We may ask for some help, but..."　

　Lionel said this in a playful manner, but it seems like he really meant it to be defeated by the three of them.

“Well, unlike Lord Rainstar, we have no intention of fighting the evil god alone.”

"With this, you're tied up even before you fight."

"The Pope please provide support. Rumina-san, please protect the Pope."

“Actually, I was planning to take revenge on the evil god, but it seems like it would be easier for Luciel-kun and the others to fight if we focused on protecting the Pope... so please...”

"Yes. I'll leave the rear to you."

　I announced that I was going after the man who had received the miasma from the evil god, and with my master and Lionel escorting me, I sneaked through the open door at the back and proceeded through the dimly lit hallway, only to find my master and Lionel fighting. It led to the square outside the castle.

　However, it seems that the past is still being shown to me, and I couldn't see the magic circle I had sealed in the sky, and there were no undead or demons in the square.

　Instead, there were more people in the square than could fit inside.犇HishiThey were in love with each other.

“Rumina-san, do you have any thoughts about events where so many people gather?”

"Unfortunately... I've never heard of this many people gathering even when a prince was born in the Principality."

　I don't understand why so many people gathered together that they couldn't fit into the plaza, and I've lost sight of that man.

　Even if Master and Lionel can detect signs, or the Pope can detect magic, there are so many people that they won't be able to tell.

　Just as I was thinking that, a group appeared from the center of the castle and rode down the central street towards the exit.

　It seems like they may have been gathered as a send-off party for a hero or something.

"It's strange. The hero's group has such evil magical power."

　After Rumina-san told me that, I realized that the miasma man was mixed in with that group of heroes.

　However, nothing happens and the hero's group is seen off by the public and leaves the square, and the public also follows the hero's group out of the square.

　We watched the situation for a long time, wary of it, but before we knew it, a huge magic circle appeared on the ground and in the sky, and a small sphere of black-purple light appeared in the middle between the two magic circles. I could see it, but it seems like it's getting bigger and bigger.

　As I was paying attention to that sphere, demons and monsters jumped out from the magic circles above and below, but I realized that none of them were past events or illusions, but that I was facing the real enemy I had to fight this time. did.

　The proof of this was not that his body had changed due to taking too much miasma into his body, but that he had already transformed into a non-human form and was provoking me.

Thank you for reading.

I am rewriting it while feeling a lack of ability.

I'll do my best anyway.