I Was Just an Ugly Girl, But in Another World They Call Me an Angel - 9 - Don't Touch The Saintess. - Awakening and the True Feelings of the Demon Tribe

Though I said that, I have no idea how to fight.

The goddess Lumière told me she would grant me “support-type skills,” but there was no explanation on how to use them at all.

(Hey, Lumiere!? Now’s the time to help me!?)

As I called out in my heart while flustered, Verzel quietly opened his mouth.

“Don’t be so wary. Until now, I had no interest in mere humans. But today, I sensed a power that could be a threat, so I came to observe. And then—Kanako, there you were.”

Wait, why is he calling me by name again!? This is kind of scary!

“We, the demon race, have no interest in what humans call ‘beautiful’ or ‘ugly.’ However… I find your inner brilliance quite captivating. Kanako—you’re strong. My interest has only grown.”

Verzel licked his lips with a sultry air.

Staring into those red eyes, I instinctively flinched.

(This guy is completely dangerous…!!)

Then, beside him, Mr. Asphalt stepped forward in front of me.

“I won’t let you have the saintess! I’ll take you on!”

At those words—my heart fluttered.

But Verzel just laughed derisively.

“Hah. A mere human. I could take you out in an instant. Until now, I simply left you alone because I had no interest. —Know your place!”

At the same moment as his voice, Verzel raised his right hand.

A black light surged forth, striking Mr. Asphalt’s body directly!

“—Ah!!”

Mr. Asphalt was blown away, rolling on the ground.

He lay there, bloodied and battered.

“Mr. Asphalt! Are you okay!?”

I rushed over, calling out. My chest felt tight. My head was spinning. What should I do? What can I do—

Seizing the moment, Verzel appeared right in front of me in a flash.

(Wait, so close!? His face is so close!?)

I honestly thought he was going to kiss me.

Verzel leaned in and whispered right in front of me.

“Kanako. Your brilliance is beautiful. Warm and straightforward… Even a demon like me can’t help but feel this way about you—I’m utterly captivated.”

And just as he said that, I was pulled into an embrace—

A voice echoed in my head.

“Kanako-chan! Now! Raise your hand and shout ‘Purification!’ Something should happen!”

(…Huh!? What is that!?)

But there was no time to think. I—shouted!

“Pu, Purification!!!”

Then, a dazzling light burst forth from my hand!

It transformed into a massive sphere of light, mercilessly blasting Verzel away.

“Wha—!?”

Before Verzel could react, he was enveloped in light and sent crashing into the wall on the other side.

Crashhh!!

The wall crumbled, and I could see Verzel among the rubble.

He was curled up, clutching his left eye and shoulder, writhing in pain.

(…Wait, what is this? Did I just do that!?)

I stared at my hand, then at Verzel—and looked back at my hand again.

Something came out!!??