The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 39

“With that magical tool, can we find Lady Salifa…?”

Time rewinds.

Shake off the dreadful sense of death and switch gears. Now, it’s a matter of time. We need to show Zebras Salifa, who hasn’t fully merged with the demon god, as soon as possible.

“Endens, I’m sorry! Let’s go to Zebras!”

“Alright, let’s go!”

“Firai, I’ll explain later, so please follow me for now!”

“Of course.”

Running towards the church.

Believe that there is a way to save Salifa.

I took Zebras out of the slums and descended the hidden stairs of the church. Zebras is somewhat suspicious of me because I pushed things forward a bit forcefully, but it saved us time. At this rate, we should be able to reach it before Salifa fully transforms into a demon.

“What the hell are you all!?”

The man in green attire turned around and shouted towards us. Ignoring such a thing, each person moved swiftly to take him down.

“Are you Zebras!!… Damn it, damn it!! Always getting in the way…!! There’s no helping it, the adjustments are insufficient, but…”

“I won’t let you…!!”

Endens and Firai strike, preventing the man’s actions. If they don’t activate the magic circle, there should be a possibility of Salifa returning to normal…!!

“Zebras! Can you bring Salifa back to normal…!?”

“Hmm, the demon transformation is progressing quite well, isn’t it? Well, it doesn’t seem impossible to revert it, but…”

Zebras approached the magic circle and observed Salifa’s condition. Their expression was grim, and they began to mutter something under their breath.

“Hmph, a sloppy magic circle. This is why dealing with idiots is troublesome. But well, at least they’re deploying the spell as I said without thinking. Hehehe, in the end, they’re just fools who can’t think for themselves. With this, I might be able to gather more interesting data…”

“Zebras!!”

“Ah, yes, yes. Please wait a moment.”

Hurry the Zebras that aren’t moving.

We made it here much faster than last time, but there’s no time to waste. Once the woman in the purple robes arrives, survival becomes hopeless.

“Damn it… me, of all people, to be beaten by a brat like this…”

“This side is all cleaned up! How about Salifa’s side!?”

Endens and the others incapacitated the man in the green outfit.

If only we could save Salifa…

“Alright, shall we get started?”

Zebras said that and raised his hand towards Salifa. The magic circle began to glow, and a black mist enveloped Salifa.

What does this mean?

At this rate, isn’t it the same as becoming a demon?

“Zebras…! What have you done!?”

“Hehehehe, what do you mean, ‘what’? Can’t you see for yourself?”

Bang!

With the sound of the explosion, the space trembled.

And then, a black flash erupts.

“Come on, come on, come on! This is the complete demon transformation!! Just how much will you resist, I wonder!? If you can make fate submit, I will give you my utmost praise!!”

Zebras, with their eyes gleaming brightly, are shouting excitedly.

And then, Salifa, who had become a demon god, slowly stood up.

That appearance is different from what it has been until now.

What had been a black mist had transformed into a seamless pitch-black armor. And the malevolence and oppressive aura it emitted were unlike anything I had ever felt before.

Cold sweat runs down my cheek.

In the face of such an overwhelming presence, no one could move.

“This is no ordinary matter, is it?”

In the hushed space, a woman’s voice echoes.

Ah, the woman in the purple robe has come. But that doesn’t matter anymore. Salifa has become a demon god.

“Zebras, why are you here?”

“Hehehe, now why could that be? Well, I’m not in the mood to deal with witches again, so I’ll take my leave. You can play with this demon.”

“Wait, wait!! Zebras…!!”

Endens came to his senses and tried to stop Zebras, but it was already too late. Zebras vanished into mist, just like last time.

“Sigh, that man is really troublesome, isn’t he? And…”

The woman in the purple robe looks at the demon.

“He’s left behind something truly outrageous.”

Before he could finish saying those words,

The demon appeared behind the woman.

“Ugh…!”

In an instant, the woman casts a spell at the demon.

However, the demon was no longer there.

What incredible speed.

We are toying with that woman we couldn’t handle.

The battle from there was so high-dimensional that it was beyond my understanding. The aftermath of the battle caused the underground space to shake violently.

“Lady Tiarola, over here!”

Called by Firai, I am startled.

I was captivated by the intense battle, but at this rate, my own safety is at risk.

“Excuse me, Firai. And Endens too…”

“That’s fine. But, how should we proceed from here…?”

Endens looked up at those who continued to fight with stern expressions. The woman in the purple robe floated in the air, casting advanced magic in multiple layers. And around her, the demon moved at such high speed that it seemed to blur, launching attacks.

Around them, sparkling ice crystals danced in the air. It was a scene that could be described as nothing short of magical.

Suddenly, I feel a sense of discomfort.

Something is stuck, but…

“Honestly, this is going nowhere.”

The woman in the purple attire suddenly murmured.

“To begin with, dealing with the demon god was never my job. With that power, destroying the imperial capital would be no problem.”

The woman’s magical power was rapidly increasing, even visible to me. That magic was dense, almost tangible.

“Now go ahead and rampage as you please.”

With those words, destruction swept through.

“Light Shield!”

In an instant, I cast a barrier with magic.

However, in the face of this destructive power…

“Ugh…!!”

Cracks are forming in the barrier with a cracking sound.

It won’t last much longer.

“Excuse me, Endens, Firai…”

If I had been stronger, I could have protected it.

“No, I’m the one who couldn’t do anything… I’m sorry…”

“It is not something Lady Tiarola should apologize for.”

They say that, but I feel pathetic.

The barrier of light shattered.

Ah, with this, it’s already… this time…

Immediately after, the surroundings were surrounded by an ice barrier.

“Eh…?”

Ice, it’s ice.

Yes, this is undoubtedly Salifa’s magic.

I thought it was strange from the beginning.

The demon had only used what seemed like dark magic until now. However, the magic that had been shimmering around them was clearly ice magic. I thought it might belong to the woman in the purple robes, but I was convinced from her earlier attack magic that her attribute was wind. Therefore, the only one who could have been using ice magic is Salifa.

Is this a desire?

Eventually, the magic of destruction subsided.

The surrounding silence returns, and the ice magic is dispelled.

“Sali… Fa…?”

What stood before me was Salifa, transformed into a demon.

However…

Salifa was piercing her own heart with her own hands.

“Salifa…!!”

I hurriedly ran over to Salifa.

Why, like this…

“I’ll treat you right away…!! !!”

“……Ugh, ah. Tia, Lola…… I’m sorry……”

Ah, it’s Salifa’s voice.

Even though it was Salifa’s voice that I wanted to hear so much.

“Pl-please don’t talk! I will definitely help you!”

“……That’s not good. I’ve almost exhausted the demon’s power, so I’ve taken control. If it recovers, the demon will come out again……”

“That…! But, I didn’t want to let Salifa die, and for that reason alone…”

Even though I’ve been trying so hard, I can’t treat her? I’m just watching Salifa die.

Tears are welling up.

“……Don’t cry, Tiarola. It seems the demon hates your saintly powers. Thanks to that, we were able to talk like this one last time.”

“Please don’t say it’s the last one…! More, more…”

I can’t find the words.

I can see that Salifa is gradually losing her strength.

“……Thank you, Tiarola. Thanks to you, I was able to live very happily……”

“Well, well, it’s on me… Because, it’s because of Salifa that I…”

Thump!

Salifa’s body jolted, and the ominous presence grew stronger. Could it be that the demon lord’s power is returning?

“……It seems like there’s no more time.”

Saying that, Salifa looked towards Endens and Firai.

“……Endens, thank you for coming. You should move forward.”

“Of course…!! But, Salifa, I won’t give up!!”

Endens is also shedding tears.

However, those eyes emitted a powerful light.

“……Firai, holy knight, congratulations. So, very beautiful, you are……”

“Lady Salifa!!”

Phryne is also shedding tears profusely.

Endens and I still feel there is hope. But Firai…

“……Firai, one last favor. Before I turn back into a demon, please… put an end to it…”

Thump!

The presence of the demon has become stronger than before.

Salifa’s consciousness was already gone.

“Lady Tiarola! Lord Endens! Is there truly no way left to save Lady Salifa…!?”

I fall into silence.

The solution is something we do not possess at the moment.

“I’m sorry, Firai… I’ll take care of Salifa here…”

Firai weakly shook his head.

“No, Lord Endens… I have shown you a disgraceful sight… Lady Salifa’s last wish is for me to…”

Firai staggered over to Salifa.

“Lady Salifa…!! Thank you very much!!”

I stabbed that sword into Salifa.

“Ah, ahhhhhh…!!!!!!!”

Firai lets out a roar.

The demon was somehow dealt with.

But, I’ve had enough of such sad endings.

From here, what I must do is…

Thump!!!

“Wha…!?”

Centered around Salifa’s body, where the sword had pierced, the power of the demon god rapidly increased.

And then, the power of the demon god erupted explosively, destroying everything.