An Old Man Was Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party, Had His Woman Stolen From Him, and Suffered a Terrible Experience, but He Becomes the Strongest After Being Given the Ability to Use Necromancy by the Former Demon King. - Episode 4
My body feels hot as if I’m on fire.
So this is what it means to make a contract with a former demon king.
I feel something being engraved on my back.
A stinging pain runs down my back.
It’s probably a contract crest.
A crest is engraved on his body as proof of the contract.
I’ve heard that those who make a contract with a higher spirit have a crest engraved on their body. This must be the same thing.
That wasn’t the only change that occurred.
“What is this? Something is going through my head.”
“I am infusing you with my magical knowledge and combat experience. With this, you will be able to control my magic without having to ask anyone.”
Certainly, what was flowing in was something to do with magic.
This must be the result of the magical training and research that Morsilence has accumulated, and the knowledge is flowing into my head like a waterfall.
Ouch, that hurts.
My head feels like it’s going to explode.
A constant stream of knowledge.
Molsilence’s combat experience so far.
How should I use necromancy magic, and what should I do to defeat my enemies efficiently?
Along with knowledge, combat experience is drilled into his head.
Then suddenly it stops.
I instinctively fell to my knees.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead while panting.
It’s over. The contract.
“Now you will be able to use my magic, and not only that, you will also be able to summon my army of immortals.”
“An army of immortals?”
The undead army that Morsilence used to terrorize the entire continent.
I’m grateful that I’ve been able to attract it.
With this, I’ll be able to fight even if it becomes a one-on-many battle with the Demon King’s army.
“Renfri, bring me that. My treasure.”
“It’s already prepared.”
Renfri brings something wrapped in a cloth in front of me.
Is this shape a sword?
“This is my treasured and magical sword. It’s the Soul Eater. The more enemies you kill, the more souls this sword absorbs, and it is a sword enchanted with the ability to make the user stronger. Use this to absorb Niludra’s soul and bring it to me.”
“I’ll be grateful to use it.”
He took the Soul Eater, a magic sword wrapped in cloth.
When I pulled it out, the blade was stained pitch black.
The sheath is decorated with sinister ornaments, and the hilt of the sword is set with a bl00d-red gemstone. This does look like a magic sword.
“Then let’s return you to your place.”
“Yes, please, Renfri.”
“Just like when you came, grab hold of my shoulders.”
I did as I was told and grabbed Renfri’s shoulders.
Renfri begins muttering something, just as he did when he arrived.
The whole area is enveloped in a white mist.
It’s the same as when I got there.
Renfri starts walking, so I follow suit.
The muddy ground becomes flat and firm.
Eventually, the white mist clears.
Before I knew it, I was back where I started.
“Well, I suppose this is where I leave you.”
“Eh? So you’re not going to come with me on this journey?”
“I have other things to do. Besides, it’s your job to defeat the Demon Lord Nidra.”
“No way…”
“Don’t worry. You already have the magic and knowledge of Lord Morsilence. You won’t be easily defeated by anyone.”
“Well, that’s true, but…”
“Don’t worry, if we continue our journey, we’ll meet again someday. When that time comes, I’ll lend you my strength again. That said, there’s only so much I can do.”
“Well then, I’ll be counting on you.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Renfri had vanished into the forest.
Now then, what should I do now?
As I tried to think about what to do next, my stomach started growling.
For now, let’s go somewhere in town.
I need to fill my stomach.
That was when it happened.
“Grrrrr.”
“It seems there’s some work that needs to be done before then.”
I turned towards the voice and saw the Minotaur.
I never thought we’d meet again at a time like this.
Moreover, it’s bigger than the one I fought before.
Slowly pull out the Soul Eater.
It’s okay. I have magic given to me by the former Demon King.
I tell myself to keep my distance just in case.
“Gwaaaaaah”
“I won’t let you do it this time. I’ll let you win.”
He jumps to avoid the Minotaur’s charge.
Would you like me to use some magic right away?
“O dead, gather round to me. Follow me to slay my enemies. Spirits, bind my enemies. “Spirit Chain
Spirits appeared from nowhere and formed chains that entangled the Minotaur’s limbs, immobilizing it.
The Minotaur struggles violently, but it seems unable to remove the chains made of spirits.
I readied my Soul Eater and aimed for the heart.
The Minotaur was unable to dodge and died.
After a kill, the sword pulsates as if it were a living thing.
This sword is absorbing souls.
While feeling chilled by the eerie sword, I wiped the bl00d off and sheathed the sword.
The power wells up inside me.
Come to think of it, the more you kill, the stronger the owner becomes.
So now I have the power of the Minotaur.
“That’s enough.”
Break the spell and free the spirit.
At that moment, the Minotaur fell.
The corpse shows no signs of life, as if it had been dead from the beginning.
So this is the fate of those whose souls have been sucked by the Soul Eater sword. How frightening.
“It’s a terrifying power. This sword and magic I received from the former Demon King.”
But with this sword and magic, I won’t lose.
Anyone.
To the hero and even to the demon king.
I’m going to be the strongest.
I will become the strongest man in the world, defeat the Demon King, and become a hero.
A hero surpassing even the bravest.
I will defeat the Demon King and prove my worth.
That I’m not useless.
I’ll show the hero and Celia something to look back on.
To achieve this, I’ll even use my power as a former Demon King.
That’s what I decided, ever since the hero kicked me out of the party and I died.
My adventure begins here now.