Konjiki no Moji Tsukai
Chapter 266

Technically speaking, its still Saturday.

.even if its already dark in here, yeah, still Saturday. *wry smile*

So here is the last chapter of Arc 5.

My comments?

Wohooo! Its finally done!

Thank you for staying with me on this project!

Of course, give thanks to Aerosol who continued this project while I was MIA.

I dont know what the future may hold.

Whether its the curse of this project, or RL stuffs, or even, maybe, personal life. (Uwa I said it)

In any case, I promise to update you guys about it and keep this project alive.

With that finally said, heres the last chapter of Arc 5. Enjoy!

To begin with, Liliyn was confused by a certain doubt of hers. Why does the Core of the Founding Demon Lord still continue toexist in this world? And also, of all places, why was it hidden inside the Shanjuumon Cave?

Adams, the Founder Demon Lord, once known for her almighty power, realised her time was almost up and entrusted the country to someone she deemed trustworthy and went on a wandering trip. According to her, she wanted to replace a place suitable for her death.

Of course, everyone opposed this. She who always does the impossible, a dauntless and bold woman and yet possesses the astounding beauty that could garner everyones attention. Such a woman was the founder of Xaous and the one who led the whole race of Evila.

There were many peoplewho wanted to fulfil their lives in this country until their last breath. Yes, many were grateful to her for establishing such a nation.

However, most of the people knew she wouldnt yield in opposition to what she had decided already. Their persuasion was meaningless at all. And in front of her people, she smiled back and left the country like a wind.

There was a woman named Sharuu who had looking at such scene. She was the woman whom Adams had entrusted the country and the genuine daughter of Adams.

Sharuu Li Reysis Red Rose.

And her daughter she had given birth to in this world was Liliyn Li Reysis Red Rose.

From her mother Sharuu, she was told what kind of person was Adams. And that her magic was the same as Adams.

No one has the same unique magic in this world. In other words, somewhere along Adams travel she had entered deaths door. Liliyn also recognized this fact.

However, the fact that the Core which was said to be Adams second heart, was kept inside Shanjuumon Cave,a locationwithin the vicinity of Xaous. In other words, there was a high possibility that at least someone had witnessed Adams death.

And now, while talking with Cruzer as the main focus, she was concerned why the Core of the Founding Demon Lord was kept there and so tried to verify the truth through Demon Lord Eveam.

To be honest.Im also not well-informed about this matter.

Eveam made an apologetic look as she cast her eyes downward.

You dont know? Even though you inherited the title of the Demon Lord?

What I was informed about was that the Core of the Founding Demon Lord was kept inside Shanjuumon Cave. And that it was an unattainable treasure that no one had ever achieved in their lifetime. how about Marione?

Mu? Youre asking what I know about this matter? Lets see, I know that only me and Aquinas from the Cruel knows that the Core is hidden over there. And the one who taught me of this information was your mother, Vincent-sama, Your Majesty.

My dear mother? I see

It seems she was surprised a little at the unexpected words of Marione.

However, I was not told whom kept in such a place and for what purpose.

At the moment Liliyn thought she wouldnt replace any more information from them,

If its only the people inside this room, maybe it is fine to tell you about it.

Suddenly Aquinas opened his mouth, but everyone was so shocked by the meaning of his words.

A-Aquinasknows the reason?

He nods at the small question of Eveam.

As a matter of fact, yes.

As a matter of fact? Liliyn stared at him with a suspicious look. And she was speechless at the following words he said.

Because the one who kept the Core in that place..was none other than me.

Silence wrapped the whole room as if time had frozen. Only someones breathing entered the ears of Liliyn. She had to say something, but her mind was a jumbled mess right now.

Of course it would be. Because her elder brother had said something unbelievable.

H-how did this happen?

It was Eveam who broke the silence. Her formal tone had also changed due to her surprise.

T-thats right Aquinas! Why havent you spoken such things to me! What is the meaning of this!

Marione breaks off with an angry voice towards Aquinas. He might be angry for hiding such facts not only to his comrades but to the Demon Lord as well.

Thats because.it was her wish.

Her.wish?

At last, Liliyn was able to squeeze out her voice. Aquinas gazed at Liliyns eyes which the latter noticed a small light at back of his eyes.

Yes. You might not know of this but Shanjuumon Cave was a former mountain before.

It was mountain? Really?

Aquinas gave his agreement to Eveam who was inclining her neck in wonder.

Yes. It was formerly known as the Shanjuumon Mountain

In other words, Shanjuumon Cave was the remains of this mountain?

Yes, and there was a certain creature in that mountain.

A living creature..?

That creature was Adams first friend. And also the life she had killed with her own two hands.

Everyone hardened in their places. But no one responded and Aquinas continued.

It seems unexpected, but his friends magic went out of control, so Adams had to use her magic to stop her friend.

When you say magic you mean her Fantasy Magic?

At mention of those words, Aquinas nodded a bit and expressed his affirmation.

Yes, however, Adams was helpless against her friends berserk state. Her friend lost its temper and roared as if it feared her. And the rampage seemed to have destroyed the mountain.

So the mountain was lost and its remains were formed into a cave. All due to the monster living in that place.

No matter what she said, her friend didnt stop. However, their struggle did not last long. Because of the power of her magic, it had burdened not only the spirit of her friend but also physically..and eventually lost her life.

Thats too sad.

It was understandable that Eveam would mutter such words. Unintentionally killing a friend you have just met with your own power, its natural to feel that way.

The others also frowned in response as they expressed their own takes on this story.

After that, she suffered a lot. There was nothing she could do. It seems the creature hadnt told her much of itself or even his homage that it hardly knows. But Adams had fun playing with it as her friend. Thats why she blamed herself for killing her friend. And decide to dedicate a grave post to her most important friend.

A grave post.

Eveam muttered such small words as she grimaced unpleasantly.

For this reason, since she was aware her time is almost up, she wished to die in the same place as her friend. But before that, she decided to tour the world towards the places her friend wanted to see someday.

Adams burdened herself of inheriting her friends dream so that she could at least make up from what she did to her friend.

It was really a coincidence that I met her there. That day was the time I was guarding the borders. I suddenly wanted to see the ocean and acted on such desire. Then I found Adams..collapsed on the foreshore of the beach.

At first Aquinas didnt recognize it was Adams. It seems that her appearance wasnt that youthful anymore and her body felt lifeless as if her power was cut out from her.

The beautiful crimson hair she possessed was steadily fading in time. However, Aquinas appearance was a miracle for her.

She requested Aquinas to be taken to a certain place. Of course, Aquinas thought it was better to treat her immediately, but his Demon Eyes told him that it was too late for her. Still there are many people who will be pleased if she returned to the country.

Adams stubbornly refused even though he said so. She persistently wished to be taken to a place called Shanjuumon Cave. It was her final selfish wish.she said.

Aquinas also had an obligation to her. Liliyn had heard interesting stories regarding her and his brother. She was even the one who trained him in combat.

Thats why Aquinas respected such a woman everyone acknowledged. And made his decision. To fulfill what this woman hoped for.

Then the two who came to Shanjuumon Cave were talking a while at the recesses of the cave. Then, he heard Adams story about her friend.

He did not know how much time passed after that. Just that Aquinas listened to her story quietly. No, she seemed to be telling such stories to someone not present rather than to Aquinas who was there with her..

It was quite obvious if you asked whom she toured the world for. Aquinas quietly watched the woman who moved her mouth with a hollow expression.

Then, she coughed in pain. And light seemed to have returned to her eyes. Her consciousness returned.

At that time, she requested something from Aquinas.

I want you to make my grave post in here

When he heard that she had important attachments to this place, Aquinas couldnt deny her request. And even said, she would definitely protect this place, with a calm and happy expression.

Then, she quietly closed her eyes that had never opened again. While engrossed at the moment of her death, her lifeless body was suddenly wrapped in pale light and floated in the air.

Aquinas was confused to what that blinding light was. And then the light disappeared and Aquinas who saw such a scene was at a loss for words.

An intimate number of light blue balls was spread out before him. He realized later that this was the power of her Core

And why did such a thing happened.

She just wanted to protect that place, so that no one could come closer to it. And she entrusted the last of her magic to the Core so that no one could take it

To protect the two sleeping grave posts forever..