Volume 6 Chapter 33 Blood Roll
Kanami spread her arms wide and looked ahead.
"Now, let's go."
Those words were words of encouragement to herself, a challenge to Nue, and at the same time, a call to a completely different person.
Kanami is a magic tool user.
Even with training like Tsukiko's, she wouldn't dramatically become stronger.
So, what should she do to become stronger? It's a simple matter.
She just needs to make her magic tools stronger.
That idea has been there since she came to Earth, and Kanami has always been collecting knowledge and modifying magic tools.
That process was accelerated by the official cooperation with Anti-Demon Official.
In fact, both Ferger and Alphaneil have improved in performance compared to when they fought Irial.
However, they still couldn't do anything against Larkan.
On a more fundamental level, Kanami needed to strengthen herself.
She is prepared to even sell her soul to demons for that.
"Oh, finally it's my turn. I've been waiting for quite a while."
Kanami and Nue. In that space belonging to only the two of them, a new voice echoed.
"Hyorororororo!"
Nue that noticed something immediately struck her with lightning. Because there was an unfamiliar atmosphere that Kanami had never experienced before. To drown it out, thunder roared.
The lightning that burned Kanami surrounded her from all sides. If she were to be hit again, it would undoubtedly end her life.
Now, sparks that illuminated the darkness like midday exploded.
'Do you think that showing me your technique once will work against me?'
When the burning flash melted into the dusk, Kanami was still standing there unchanged.
No, unchanged is not accurate.
It's because two jet black shields were floating to protect Kanami.
"As expected. It seems the mechanics have also been reproduced properly."
'Well, of course. Who do you think I am?'
The voice could be heard from Kanami herself.
Around Kanami's neck, a black choker had been wrapped without her realizing. The surface of the choker resembled a liquid crystal display, and the voice was coming out in sync with its flashing light.
"Yes, I understand your power well. That's why I made this contract with you."
'I have seen many abnormal peoples up until now, but you surpass all of them.'
The voice answered with laughter.
That's right, this guy is not someone who should be here in the first place. It was unthinkable for him to join hands with Kanami.
And this guy is an outlaw who has no grudge against the human race, manipulating Irial and Yunea.
"Don't worry, I'm not as abnormal as you, 'Tarim'..."
Tarim was told so by Kanami and laughed with a growl.
Tarim the Senai (Chaos).
He is one of the demons who cornered Yuusuke and Kanami in the past using despicable means. His true identity is a golem with a soul firmly established through magic.
Although he was defeated by Yuusuke, he was not deprived of his life and was imprisoned in a magic-sucking cage.
Why is Tarim with Kanami?
It was because of a proposal brought by Kanami after the battle with Larkan.
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"Tarim, if you continue like this, you will live your whole life without participating in any battles, just like a pet."
Tarim, sitting in the cage as if sleeping, raised his face to the voice. The magic bullet user who shot down all of his clones was looking down on Tarim.
"...What are you trying to say?"
"Let's make a deal. You are full of ambition. Even surpassing the results of the god-demon war, you have a greedy ambition to surpass even the Demon Lord. If you accept my proposition, that might be achievable."
"What a foolish thing. Do you really have enough power to match someone like me? In the first place, we demons would never make a deal with inferior humans."
Tarim said contemptuously.
Indeed, his essence was selfishness. More than the results of the war, the extent of his own magic becoming stronger was the most important thing.
However, demons and humans were sworn enemies. There should be no equal trade even if it was used for profit.
That's the difference from Earth's war.
Kanami, being fully aware of this, was even more conscious than the average human.
Moreover, Kanami's homeland had suffered great damage from the invasion of demons. Many of her close ones were killed.
If her family or close friends were to hear about this, they would think she had gone mad. If things went wrong, even being a princess, she could be brought to trial and face the possibility of life imprisonment or even death penalty.
That's what happens when humans make deals with demons.
[Death to the traitors.]
The gun pointed at Ireal previously was not a lie.
But now, Kanami stood in front of Tarim with determination, ready to abandon her position as a royal and the dignity, pride, and everything else as a human.
Even if she were to be hanged as a war criminal after the battle, even if her family were to look at her with hatred, even if she were to meet a miserable end.
What she remembers is the silver armor standing in front of "Galeo" and the gentle smile that he gives her.
If she can stand next to that person, the level of risk will not be an obstacle.
To show that, Kanami points her hand towards Tarim. Red particles spill out like blood and turn into a sheet of parchment.
"You... that is..."
"It's famous even among demons, right? It's a magic that is often manifested in the bloodline of our royal and noble families."
What Kanami invoked was her own magic.
Kanami, who is a magic item user, naturally possesses unique magic. It's a magic that is usually useless in normal combat, but as a royal, it is called "Blood Roll (Blood Pact)."
Those who have made this covenant must protect it at the risk of their lives. If defeated, they will be killed by blood retribution.
Originally, it is magic to create truly trustworthy individuals by a solitary royal family.
But now, Kanami proposed it to Tarim.
"...Are you sane?"
"Of course. The content of the contract is simply to do our best for each other's purposes. There are some details, but please confirm them yourself."
"I can even sacrifice my life to kill you."
Even if a covenant is made, it is possible to betray it with determination to risk one's life. This magic is powerful, but not omnipotent.
Kanami nodded calmly.
"If it comes to that, there's nothing I can do. Just that I, who couldn't convince you, would be incompetent."
"──"
Tarim was completely lost for words.
The one in front of him is supposed to be a hero of the human race. Proud, with beliefs, and worshiping the goddess.
Kanami's eyes, while keeping her sanity, were sparkling.
Or perhaps Tarim just didn't realize it, but it may have already gone mad.
"Now, what will you do? Will you accept the death of decadence for pride, or will you walk the path of betrayal with me? If there's one thing I can guarantee, it's that your magic and my knowledge go well together. If you take my hand, I promise to guide you to greatness."
Perhaps the outcome was already decided when he looked into those eyes.
Tarim smirked at a sensation he had never felt before.
"Alright then. Just don't become a burden."
"Yes, it goes both ways."
With the signing of the "Blood Roll," a pact between humans and demons, a cooperative relationship was born here.
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