mtl008 Chapter 859 - 859
Chapter 859 - 859
This was inside a storage locker—a cramped space barely large enough for two people to hide in this manner.Their bodies were pressed tightly together, so close they could hear each other's breathing.
Yūyū was extremely embarrassed. There was too much physical contact, even in private areas. From an outside perspective, she was completely embraced by the handsome man she had just met. The intense shyness made her face flush bright red.
"Um... is it over now?"
Yūyū whispered, nestled against Eiji's chest.
The sound of a door closing reached their ears—likely the patrolling guards had left after finding no one.
"Don't let your guard down! Stay alert for a sudden return!"
But the handsome man seemed exceptionally cautious.
He didn't let her go; instead, his arms tightened around her.
They pressed even closer together. His breath almost spilled over her ears and neck, causing Yūyū's face to burn crimson. Her entire body grew feverish, and she instinctively clenched her legs together.
Though the weather wasn't hot, she was inexplicably sweating profusely.
"Seems like it's safe now!"
After another two minutes, when the Dark Knight still hadn't returned, Eiji sighed in disappointment—no, in relief—and released Yūyū.
The two of them stepped out of the storage locker together.
Yūyū leaned against the locker wall, breathing heavily with a flushed face and dazed expression. Her legs were unsteady—anyone unaware might think she had just been intimate.
It seems the royal guards' vigilance still needs improvement!
Eiji thought to himself. A place as suspicious as this warranted at least three sudden returns—was that too much to ask?
They hadn't even made one sudden return. Tsk, he was deeply disappointed in the royal guards' alertness!
"How did you get here?"
Eiji turned back, acting as if nothing had happened, and asked Yūyū.
Seeing his completely serious expression, Yūyū snapped out of her daze and sighed in relief.
The experience just now had been too stimulating for her—something she had never encountered in her life. If Eiji brought it up again now, she would surely faint on the spot.
"Um..."
"My name is Eiji Nangou."
"So you're Mr. Nangou!"
Yūyū was startled upon hearing this, looking at him with awe and reverence. The lingering hints of intimacy gradually faded.
Eiji Nangou was a well-known figure in Axel, rumored to have crowds following him wherever he went. In Axel, even three-year-old children and eighty-year-old elders knew of his existence.
Someone like him must have many friends, right?
How enviable!
Yūyū thought these naive thoughts while answering honestly.
"I came in with Prince Jateis and the others..."
Before Eiji could ask further, she spilled everything about the assault team like pouring out beans.
After gathering many reincarnators, including Kyouya Mitsurugi, Jateis formed the largest assault team, broke through the fourth level in one go, and was currently being pursued by the witch.
This child is so honest—not a single guarded thought!
"How did you get in, Mr. Nangou?"
Yūyū looked at him curiously.
"Me? I... sneaked in!"
Eiji thought for a moment, then declared with certainty.
"I heard about your operation and thought I should lend a hand, so I followed along!"
"I see! Mr. Nangou is such a good person!"
Yuyu gazed at Eiji with deep admiration.
To come help just after hearing about such an operation—what a kind soul!
This girl—I could trick her ten times in one night!
Feeling astonished by how easily deceived this young girl was, Eiji silently mocked in his heart.
Doesn't she question why I didn't show up openly?
Of course, even if she asked, I'd have an excuse ready.
"What should we do now... I got separated from everyone, and I don't know where they went..."
Yuyu hung her head in dismay.
After splitting up, she had no idea how the others were faring.
Had they managed to escape the witch's pursuit?
"Let's head to the Demon Lord's Hall!"
At that moment, Eiji suddenly proposed.
"If they're still alive now, they'd probably try everything to get into the Demon Lord's Hall, right?"
"O-oh, I see!"
Yuyu immediately understood but then grew troubled.
"But I don't know where the Demon Lord's Hall is either!"
"No worries, I know!"
Saying this, Eiji grabbed her by the wrist.
"Let's go!"
After peeking around the doorway to confirm no one was there, he led Yuyu out of the storage room and hurried toward the end of the corridor.
"My hand...!"
Yuyu almost cried out again but, realizing it might attract enemies, quickly covered her mouth.
Thus, she lost the chance to pull her hand back and had no choice but to let Eiji drag her along.
Although the small Demon King's Castle wasn't as large as the real one, it had been expanded significantly during reconstruction to accommodate the numerous Demon Lord Army soldiers.
Eiji guided Yuyu, smoothly avoiding all eyes along the way.
At first, Yuyu was terrified, her legs trembling with fear of being discovered by the royal guards. But after a while, seeing how skillfully Eiji evaded the patrols without a single mishap, she felt a growing sense of security.
Eventually, the two arrived before a grand, imposing hall.
"This is the Demon Lord's Hall!"
"O-oh, ohh!"
Yuyu nodded softly.
"It seems we came at just the right time—they're inside right now."
Eiji only needed to listen for a moment before hearing the sounds of a fierce fight within, occasionally punctuated by flashes of bright flames and sword glints.
"You go in first. I'll protect you from the shadows!"
Eiji released her hand and spoke to Yuyu.
"I understand!"
Yuyu instinctively clenched her hand.
Then, snapping back to reality, she nodded seriously, her face flushed.
"...Aren't you going to ask why I'm protecting you from the shadows?"
"I get it—you want me to be the bait upfront while you ambush from behind, right? I'm used to it!"
Yuyu looked completely accustomed to the idea, even psyching herself up.
Just how many times has this kid been tricked before?
Eiji's gaze grew increasingly sympathetic as he looked at her.
It seems I have a duty to bring a happy life to this child!
"I'm going in!"
After repeatedly telling herself "I can do this, I'm capable," Yuyu, though utterly terrified, charged into the Demon Lord's Hall with a resolute expression!
Having come this far, there was no turning back!
And the thought of making many friends after defeating the Demon King filled her with immense motivation!
The child didn't even question why he knew the Demon King's Castle so well.
Eiji took out a capsule house-style portable magic tool.
When he emerged, he had completely transformed.
Clad head to toe in shining silver orichalcum armor, with the symbolic skirt of the strong flowing from his lower body, and wearing a pitch-black intimidating mask on his face - at first glance, he appeared overwhelmingly powerful, enough to make one's legs tremble and heart pound with fear.
"Kekekeke! This Demon King has arrived!"