The Spearmaster and the Black Cat - Chapter 375-2

After inserting a short pause, Very well. Its a battle that took place east of the great desert, close to the Great Forest of Demonic Haunts, and not at our headquarters on Mt. DamonAnun. A big fortress and a great magic wall had been built to hold back the demons advancing into mans land in great numbers from the forest. An ancient temple existed there since before those two were built there. Latifa and her followers lived there.

I suppose I can imagine it as the Great Wall of China.

Hee, a big fortress, you say? And apart from that, an ancient temple with an even deeper history than the fortress, right?

Quite so. During the era of darkness when the people continued to fight for survival against the demonic armies spilling out of the Great Forest of Demonic Haunts, that big fortress was build upon a request by the highly ambitious Lord Notoyz Seele Invail, who excelled at dirty underground work such as assassinations, in an attempt to gain control over the oasis cities belonging to Great Goldix Deserts Freedom Alliance.

An era of warring states exists in any world.

To hold ambitions to gain power over the internal affairs despite the ongoing battle against the demonshe seems to have been a very greedy man

It is as you say. Lord Notoyz was cruel, but apparently excellenthe expanded his influence by gathering the superb personnel from within the Freedom Alliance. However, the Black Witch Church cooperated with the side of a certain feudal lord, and formed an encirclement against Lord Notoyz within the alliance. Lord Notoyz was defeated during a battle in a valley of the royal family, and put under house arrest in the big fortress which carried his own name back then.

Notoyz was the mastermind of the turbulent times then? It sounds like he gathered excellent strategists and others under his banner, even taking their families hostage.

That fortress would fall even when using battering rams during the attack In the end, Latifa of the Dark Night, who was in charge of the Black Witch Churchs eastern division, invaded Fort Notoyz with a number of masters after receiving a request to do so by a certain lord of an independent city. Using Yazekaposs Dagger, she slit Lord Notoyzs throat while he was asleep, thus killing himis what was said around that time, but Latifa herself told me, Right before I could kill him, Lord Notoyz made his own body explode by holding a devilish tool of Succubus Princess Dipelyl to his chest while having countless slaves kneel at his feet.

I see

For an instant I remember the Matsunaga Hisahides suicide bombing theory which caused him to be called Bomberman. Its said he triggered a grand bomb suicide in his castles tower together with his world-famous tea utensils after putting gunpowder around his neck. Its unclear whether he really blew himself up or performed seppuku after breaking the tea utensils, though.

Yazekaposs Dagger has such a deep history that it reminds me of my previous lifes history of Japan. In that case, Magic Spear Gudorl might have a deep history behind it as well. Together with Lightning-styled La Doola, the orange blade hasnt had much of a turn recently

However, with the absence of the lord protecting the eastern wall, including the great fortress, the forces of the Spirit World marched on, and the Spirit Worlds trees invaded a part of the desert, except for the temple where the Black Witch Church stayed. The mysterious plants and animals wriggling out of those trees grew in number, and turned the area into a barren ground with their abnormal mana.

The desert and the trees of the Spirit World, huh? Maybe its themthe Torrent race, a race that seems to have fused with trees, that I encountered when heading for Sadeyulas forest in the past. They also hunted the grizbell demons.

That in itself sounds like a problem

The people in the cities were devoured as if a gust of wind had swept over themand Ive heard that the forces of Oriental Temple suddenly attacked the ancient temple. The fighters who named themselves such as Magician Arcon, Grand Thief Meyhan, or Flame Master Mela were all strong. Even with three of our masters present, including Four Heavenly Witch Latifa and her teacher Zokashy, it was a hard battle. When our side forced them to retreatthey not only used a mysterious technique, but they also used synthetic magic drugs for their spells. They were a dangerous group.

Drugs, huh?

Is Latifa-san as strong as you, Kisara?

Yes. She was someone who had investigated the Jewel Systema and the ruins of the Light God believer Abylim while overcoming many trials and difficulties.

Abylim? Ive heard about that jewel somewhere before, I think.

Abylim was a saint recognized as one of Light God Lulodiss eight greater disciples. Its said that he was awarded with the Fruit of Eden. Ive heard that hes one of the legendary saints from a Hesliphat person, but that person had many comrades who discriminated against other races. As for the Jewel Systema, I dont know any details.

Hee

Gramps Kistrin might alsohis cross-shaped Demonic Eyes

I see. Assuming Latifa-san is still alive, what might she be doing?

The same as me! Even if our headquarters got destroyed with everyone being scattered, she should wander the lands in search of the churchs messiah, or, assuming shes still at the templeshe might be waiting, continuing to believe the fairy-tale-like legend in our doctrine that the DamonAnun Bringers Magic Spearmaster would visit one from the Great Forest of Demonic Haunts

Tears run down Kisaras cheeks. Apparently overlapping her emotions with Latifa, Kisara has said that Im the messiah.

I see. You want to meet her, dont you?

Yes.

Then lets look for her whereabouts on the occasion of us heading to the great desert. I think itll be difficult since its a desert, though.

Kisara wipes her tears away.

Thank you very much. As Ive told you, the great desert is a place frequently visited by sandstorms. The sand dunes and wind-wrought sand patterns continue endlessly, and the sand flow is intense thanks to the fhns. Even buildings with elaborate designs get buried by the sand or are overrun and destroyed by demons. Even Muhgo was buried under the sand back then. You might still call yourself lucky if some traces of the disaster remain Thats why just your intent of looking for her makes me already happy.

To be honest, I dont know the desert. Because of that Ive maybe said too easily that wed just need to find her, so no need to thank me.

Okay.

At that moment, Muu walks up to us. It looks like shes interested in the witch spear which is still stabbed in the ground next to Kisara.

Muu, do you want to wield a spear?

She looks back, scrutinizing Baldok, and nods faintly. For some reason her cheeks turn red.

I see. Spearmanship, huh?

Hehe, Muu-chan sure is a strange girl. I fully understand her admiration of your martial arts and all of its wonderful techniques, Shuuya-sama. Since the first time I witnessed itmy chest

Yep, her big boobs are swaying, no doubt. No, I guess thats wrong.

I shift my eyes from Kisara to Muu. I think the Permeated Drops of the Sacred Flower would be an option as well, butit seems like those dont work againstinborn illnessesanddivine stigma.

Muu has never tried to tell me how she lost her arm and leg, or rather, she cant tell me, so I wont use the precious medicine for now since I cant tell for sure whether itd have an effect.

Besides, I think theres got to be a reason why Muu has been locked up by the vampires together with the children and elderly.

But you see, the other day I told you Id make you an artificial leg and arm since you only got one arm and leg, but I was turned down by you.

gh.

Oh? Muu is fervently shaking her head at my words. She approaches me while hopping up and down on her leg.

Hehe, Shuuya-sama, it seems like Muu-chan hasnt actually refused an artificial leg and arm, does it?

Itd appear so

Muu nods lightly.

Well then, I shall head over to Rotalz whos still being chased by Spirit-sama and Puyuyu-chan

Kisara grabs her witch spear, and jumps while turning her body around. As she flies through the air with both her legs on the spear as if surfing, she stays at a low altitude while skillfully pulling off a barrel roll. Then she extends one hand for the ground, and picks up one apple that was still laying there before flying up high into the air, disappearing. As usual, her waist and butt are pretty

Her way of straddling the witch spear is adorable, too.

nh

Oh? When I was staring at Kisaras ass, Muu leaked some breath-like words. Looking at her, I see that shes pulling a sullen expression.

Thereupon, Riedel shouts, Hero-sama, Ill leave the apples over here, okay?

Sure, thanks.

Riedel cheerfully puts the bag with the apples down at the edge of the training ground. Ive already got plenty of the apples Catiza brought back, but oh well, whatever.

What has Gramps Pal been up to ever since then?

Hes learning cooking from Old Ton. Old Ton is going to hold cooking classes in the future from now on as well! Hes going to teach me how to make sweets using Ca-chans apples and nuts! Since Arry-chan, Suu-san, and the others are going to show up as well, I invited Muu-chan to go with me, butI got the cold shoulder as always.

Muu keeps observing the conversation between Riedel and me expressionlessly.

Well, it cant be helped.

This is how Muu ticks.

Right. Okay, Ill go back now. If I succeed in making sweets, Ill bring them over, so please eat them by all means then!

Got it.

Riedels face turns bright red. After hearing my words, she turns on her heels with a smile, and leaves. The frill of her skirt is cute.

Then I turn my eyes to Muu. Muu narrows her eyes, looking at me as if glaring, but I dont pay any heed to it.

Muu, do you want to learn spearmanship?

nh. Muu nods powerfully, widening her eyes.

But, I wonder what Master Achilles would say if he were here.

Mmh, I believe I taught you all martial arts I know of. Thats why Ill also teach you how to properly do the Ra Kelada! Hed probably preach to her with a stern, or rather, smiling face.

Raglen would say, Shuuya a teacher? Hahaha, sounds like a disaster in the making. Youre not going to teach her about chest or some such, right?

Rabi-san would add, Oh my, Shuuya-sanI wonder what Leifa is going to say about this

Then I recall Leifas face as she says, Onii-chan. But, Leifas teachers are Master Achilles and Raglen.

Very well. But you must do what I tell you.

Muu glares at me.

It appears that shes unhappy.

In ancient China it was the basics of the basics to great your teacher pressing your forehead against the ground. Its not like I want her to do that for me, but Id definitely prefer her not glaring at me.

Then I wont teach you.

gh Muu furiously shakes her small head.

Then she squats down on one leg, and once she falls over, she unreasonably presses her forehead against the ground.

Wai-, hey! Did you read my mind!?

Shes not Eva, though.

Once I asked her that, she lifted and tilted her head, looking up to me. She appears confused as if question marks are hovering above her head while very closely staring at my lips. Her streaked hair is clinging to her small forehead.

Probably because shes bumped it against the ground, dirt and blood is clinging to her hair.

Good grief, youre clearly overdoing it while having only one leg

I silently cast Water Cure. At once its tiny mist droplets rain down on her head, washing away the injury and dirt.

Muu stares at the falling droplets while bewildered. Laying down, she starts to rub her forehead with her hand.

Can you get up by yourself?

gh.

I extend a hand, but Muu ignores it. She shows a rebellious spirit towards my words.

With her body being unexpectedly well-trained, she bends her torso and leg, just to get up by jumping up.

I guess you being used to a life with one leg isnt just for show.

Muu nods.

At that moment, the book she had hidden at her belly slipped out and fell to the ground. Going by its appearance, its a magic book. Various threads are entangled in great numbers, binding the front cover. And the mana within doesnt leak out to such an extent that its actually weird.

However, when I directly look at the book, I feel how a considerable amount of mana is locked up inside. Maybe its some crazy Mythological or Legendary class treasure? At the very least, its got to be Unique.

Is it one of the treasures safe-kept by Hoffmann and his gang that Moga stole?

Isnt that an item Moga used as decoration? He stole it from the vampires

nh. Muu lets her eyes wander.

And then, with a slight delay, she shakes her head, clearly looking panicked.

You stole it from Mogas home, didnt you?

gh. Muu is scowling my way as if screaming Wrong! at me.

I wont understand if you dont speak to me. Its one of the books that decorated Mogas home, right? Even though Moga stole it from the vampires, its tentatively his property.

gh Muu shakes her head in denial once more.

You want to tell me that its wrong? If you lie to me, teaching you spearmanship will become impossible. Ill immediately know once I ask Moga, right?

Muu is on the verge of tears.

Even if you look at me like that

At that point, I hear heavy footsteps approaching. Its Nemus whos ascending the place with a slope. And Moga is at her feet.

In the meantime, Muu nimbly picks up the book, and hides behind me.

Muuis there a reason why you should possess that magic book?

nh.

Hiding behind me while pinching the back of my knee and butt with her small fingers, Muu seems to have nodded.

No helping itIll trust Muu on this, and try to talk it over with Moga.