Volume 8 Chapter 12 Did You Not Learn Not To Carelessly Be Kind To Women Of Marriageable Age？
"Is this Hitogata?"
"Yes, it is. I have some data, so I'll show you."
The day after Tsukiko fought the "Mystery," Kagami-san came to my house and showed me a video.
I took the tablet and played the video so that Lisha, who was sitting next to me, could see it too.
What appeared on the screen was a black silhouette that seemed to forcefully materialize shadows.
What is this?
"Is this Hitogata??"
"Yes, the one I fought had a form like a gorilla."
Tsukiko, sitting next to me, nodded.
Upon closer inspection, each entity had different details, and their combat styles were also different.
"What do you think, Yuusuke-kun?"
"It's a discussion about whether it's a demon (mazoku) or not. In that case, I think it's different."
Since Tsukiko was fighting nearby, I actually sensed it through my magic power. At least, demons have a different quality of magic power.
"Yeah, right, Kanami."
"Yes, even from my perspective, I thought it was different from demons."
"But it doesn't feel like it just naturally occurred as a 'Mystery,' right?"
"Yeah, exactly... I apologize, but even with 'Shayka Eyes,' I couldn't see any sign of the magician."
In response to Kanami's words, the choker around her neck trembled as if expressing dissatisfaction.
Currently, Tarim, who has a contract with Kanami, has been deceived by Kanami's eyes in the past.
Kagami-san crossed her arms and made a complicated expression.
"Then, what is it, I wonder. It's clearly abnormal as a 'Mystery.'"
"Have you ever encountered this kind of 'Mystery' before?"
"No, never~. Most 'Mysteries' have clear reasons for their occurrence, but with this one, we don't even know that."
Hmm...
If so, they must be a magician.
And if their level of ability is that high, there's no doubt they're a member of the executive class in the Try Order.
Considering the presence of Shikin and Kushina, the Try Order has magicians that rival demons in their midst.
For them to make such a major move, there must be a purpose behind it.
Kushina tried to secure Sharla. The next possible step would be to retrieve Lisha and Yunea, who are also "keys."
Or perhaps they have started moving to eliminate me, just like what they did to Hinata.
If I were to actually fight against a Hitogata, would I be able to understand something?
It was at that moment when I was thinking about such things.
"Hey, I'm here to interrupt."
With that voice, a man entered the house.
He was a beautiful young man with tanned skin, wearing a black fur coat. With each step he took, the golden rings attached to his limbs made a light, tinkling sound.
Kougarou Efitona. He is one of my comrades who fought alongside me to defeat the Demon Lord.
The man appeared suddenly, then disappeared just as quickly. He was like a wild beast, unpredictable and untamed.
As I watched Kanami rush off to prepare some fresh tea, I called out to him.
"Long time no see. Where have you been all this time?"
"Why do I have to answer that to a guy like you? Ugh..."
Kou responded without a hint of remorse, then turned his gaze towards a bewildered Kagami-san.
Uh oh, this doesn't look good.
Before I could even think it, Kou gracefully approached Kagami-san, moving like a cat.
"I'm Kougaru. And you, what's your name?"
"Um, um... I'm Kagami Ayaka."
"Hmm, the sounds of your name are beautiful."
As Kou said that, he leaned in closer, staring into Kagami-san's eyes. Kou's eyes, filled with exotic charm, had a mesmerizing allure that drew you in.
That's how I've seen countless women fall for him in just a minute.
"Hey, cut it out. Don't try to powder a person who helped you."
"Huh? I didn't do anything."
"If you're not self-aware, it's even more annoying!"
Look, Kagami-san's face is turning all red, you know? That guy's been going through a lot, so he's acting all flustered. Can't you take responsibility?
As I watched with cold eyes, Kou, as if there was no helping it, distanced himself from Kagami-san.
"H-huh, s-sorry. You're Kou, the one Yuusuke-kun was talking about, right?"
"What? You knew, huh? That's right, I'm Kougarou Efitona."
Kou nodded as if he was someone important. He's always got this attitude with everyone, so there's no point in getting worked up about it.
"By the way, where were you really? We were having a tough time here."
"Huh? Tough time with what?"
As Kou said that, he looked around the room and seemed to notice an unfamiliar person.
"Hello."
"What? Did you add another girl to your collection?"
Kou looked at Hinata and had a smile on his face.
"Oh, a girl...?! I'm her senpai! But not in that way!"
Why are you nodding so happily, Hinata? That story is still in a stalemate. Until a conclusion is reached, you and I are not in that kind of relationship.
Or are you asking for an answer...? Could it be that the current me is such a scumbag that I can't even make Kou laugh?
Involuntarily, I glance at Hinata. She tilts her head and shyly smiles.
She's cute.
"Yuusuke..."
"Yuusuke-san..."
"Huh."
Feeling the cold glares from both sides, I hurriedly shift my focus.
Now is not the time to think about that kind of stuff.
"What, did you really add another girl? Quite daring in the middle of a battle."
"It's a misunderstanding, and I don't want to hear that from you."
"No matter what, in this situation, a warrior wouldn't involve a woman, right?"
Kou said that, lifting his face, and narrowed his eyes. He seems to have noticed something off about Hinata.
"You——"
"Finally noticed, huh? Mad Beast is unexpectedly dull."
In just a few seconds, Hinata had transformed. She smirked provocatively, like a seductive temptress.
"...Paranoize'? What kind of reasoning is that?"
"Well, I don't really understand the specifics either, but right now I'm sharing my body with this girl."
"Tch, the magic power I sensed earlier was yours. I had a feeling it might be."
Kou muttered.
"So, you did notice about Noire after all. Why didn't you come to help?"
To be honest, I had wondered about that.
Kou's magic power detection is wide. It's not like Kou to have no reaction when Hinata was captured.
Kou sat down on the spot and let out a slow breath.
"Well, I was dealing with troublesome folks on my end."
"Troublesome folks?"
"Seratie."
"What?"
At the unexpected name, I momentarily couldn't understand what was being said.
The "Seratie Lord" is one of the lords, a peculiar demon among them.
Lord changes with the times, but Seratie always exists in every era. And it is said to be the same person.
In the past, I thought it was a dubious claim, but Shikin was also like that.
I don't know much about Seratie. That's because I've never fought against him directly.
It was Kou who fought against Seratie, and he should have won.
"Did you not kill him?"
"Don't compare me to you. I definitely killed him with my own hands."
"Then, is he a different person?"
"There's no way I could have mistaken him."
That makes sense too.
There's Larkan as an example, where even if I thought I killed him, he end up alive. It's a common story on the battlefield.
But Kou has never failed in such matters.
In the country where he lives in harmony with nature, a single mistake or weakness can quickly cost him his life.
Next to me, Lisha muttered, "Seratie..." and Kanami whispered in his ear. Our Saint is too sheltered.
"Well, let's put aside for now how Seratie managed to survive. Why did you fight?"
"No, we didn't fight. He wasn't in the mood."
"Then why did he show up?"
"How should I know?"
Kou said dismissively.
Seratie is a mysterious magician.
I think it's related to the God-Demon War, but with the presence of the Try Order, it's getting complicated.
"The problem isn't there."
"Did he say anything?"
"Yeah, he lets slip that he didn't participate in the God-Demon War."
"What?"
It makes even less sense now. There shouldn't be any reason for a demon to be here unless it's related to the war.
Kou, dissatisfied, explained the situation at that time with a face that showed he didn't agree.
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