Dark Knight Story

Episode 7 Departure

　It is the thing of the next day of the fight against Reiji.

　Kuroki was taking a Lecture on Lugas in a room in the Modus palace.

　I don't know how to get back to the original world, but I have no choice but to take care of Modus.

　After the fight against Reiji, Kuroki received a great deal of thanks from Modus.

　Now Kuroki is second only to Modus in Nalgol.

　It's good to be grateful, but I wanted you to say "friends of my heart" and hug me.

　And Kuroki had the reward put on hold.

　If I were to go home, I wouldn't be able to help getting paid.

　According to Modus, summoning is one thing, and it's not possible to summon it, but it won't be able to return.

　It seems to go to another world different from the original world if it does poorly, or it becomes lost in space and time.

　Therefore, it is said that the magic which should be called the return art is necessary separately.

　Unfortunately, Modus wasn't familiar with that kind of magic, and he barely could summon Kuroki.

　It was something That Kuroki didn't want to believe.

　But Kuroki decided he wasn't lying. It's too roundand, and above all, if you're going to fight a hero, there's a better lie.

　And, from what Kuroki saw, It seems that Modus is the type that what he thinks goes out to the attitude.

　I think so when I see Modus' derederattitude when I'm talking to Mona.

　Mona isn't even rough, but Kuroki is honest lying for the two ba couples.

　Kuroki heard from The Modus that Reiji had survived before noon.

　Modus was frustrated, but Kuroki was relieved on the contrary. I thought Reiji would kill me, but I didn't mean to kill him. Above all, I don't want to kill Shirone's loved ones.

　After that, I decided to study this world and magic.

　It is said that the land of Nalgol where Kuroki is now is the northern Nier region of the central continent.

　Most of the inhabitants are called goblins and orc.

　Some tribes have the same appearance as humans.

　It is called Yahu, and there are few tribes like that human being in Nalgol.

　It is said that there are other races that come out in fantasy such as elves and dwarves.

　When I hear about the races of this world, I realize that Kuroki has come to a different world.

　By the way, it seems to correspond to the god family though it is a race in this world of Kuroki.

　That's what Modus said when he saw Kuroki's ability.

　Having come to this world has changed Kuroki himself.

　His physical abilities were strengthened many times.

　You can run a distance of more than a few kilometers in an instant, and you can hold a heavy lump of iron with one hand.

　Kuroki in this world is a superhuman, and he is the same human being in this world.

　And what has changed in particular is that we can now use magic.

　Kuroki in the original world, of course, was unable to use magic.

　However, after coming to this world, Kuroki was able to use magic.

　It was as if the sealed power had been liberated by coming to this world.

　Kuroki's magic is powerful and equivalent to that of the Gods. That is why it was judged to be a god family.

　The Gods are the strongest and special tribes in this world. Among them, the gods of darkness are particularly special.

　Usually, if it is the same race, it has a similar appearance. It is the same with the gods of light.

　The gods of light are the same as humanbeings, and they are all alike.

　But the dark gods to which Modus belongs are almost no more the same.

　Kuroki wonders while studying, but the answer didn't come out.

　"Lord Kuroki, that's the magic of floating."

　Lugas says against Kuroki, who is floating in the middle of the room.

　The old man in front of Kuroki,a man with horns and ears was the best wisdom of Nalgol's prime minister.

　Originally, I had to do the political affairs of Nalgol without a teacher, but I put it in place and i'm a teacher of Kuroki.

　"It seems that the magic of floating can be used without any problems. But be careful, it's harder to use different magic while you're using floating magic. In the meantime, you don't have to fall prey to me.

　Kuroki floats and puts a small black flame out of his index finger.

"...... You need to be careful, but I was worried that You didn't have to worry about it."

　Lugas says he was impressed.

　"Heroes and really people from other worlds are a mystery. Even one of the magic of floating should need a long training. The heroes of the film used the same high-ranking magic, so I guess It's the same with Kuroki."

　Lugas says Reiji and others can now use the high-level magic that they would not normally use without long training.

　Its power is equal to that of the Gods. And Kuroki also seems to be able to use the magic of the high rank like the god family in the same way.

　I don't know why I can use It, but I don't know Why Kuroki.

　I asked a person who was born fast, "Why can you run fast?" It is the same reason that there is no way to understand even if it hears.

　Kuroki stops using the magic of floating and descends to the ground.

　"And that is the black flame. Only His Majesty and Lord Ranfeld can use it in this world, but You can use The Kuroki. But it's interesting, Kuroki can use the black flame even though he can't use ordinary magic flames. It should be the other way around."

　Lugas shakes his head with incredible.

　"But it would be inconvenient if you couldn't use ordinary fire with your own magic. Now let's use the spirit of fire."

　Lugas says something to think about. Then, a book appears suddenly in the hand.

　"Spirit magic is completely different from the magic of the past, so please be careful."

　Kuroki recalls what he learned from Lugas a while ago.

　There seem to be two kinds of magic roughly, and it is whether to use magic by one's magic or to use magic with the power of another. And, the spirit magic seems to be the latter.

　Spirit magic is a magic that communicates with invisible spirits with magic and listens to requests.

　However, in the use of the spirit magic, it is necessary to be able to have a conversation with the spirit.

　It is difficult to talk with spirits unless they have a high ability to communicate with each other by magic.

　The ability to communicate by magic is like a kind of telepathy, which means that people who do not understand the language originally communicate with each other by the power of magic.

　Kuroki was able to converse with Modus because he was unconsciously using this magical ability to communicate. In fact, we were not talking in words, but by speaking the language, we were using magic to trigger the conversation.

　Lugas explains that while magical communication is easy for those who can speak language, it requires a high level of talent to communicate with nonverbal spirits, beasts, and so on.

　"The Spirit of Fire in the Atmosphere, Listen to My Voice!"

　Lugas opens the book and casts magic.

　Then Lugas lights up when she stands up his index finger.

　Release your finger. Even if you release your finger, a small fire remains in the air.

　And Lugas lights the air as it is. The fire disappears when it stops in the place where about ten lights are lit, and it whispers again.

　"Give me the same try."

　Kuroki whispers like Lugas.

　"Uh... The spirit of fire in the atmosphere. Listen to my voice! "

　Raise your index finger and whisper like Lugas. Then, when the fire comes out of Kuroki's index finger, he suddenly flies away from his finger and flies around the room.

　"Wow! "

　Kuroki avoids in a hurry. When the fire goes wild in the room, it hits the wall and goes out.

　 says with interest.

　After that, Kuroki tried several times to manipulate the spirit of fire, but he didn't listen to me.

　Lugas says the spirit of fire is not good to use, but some people can use the spirit of water well, so Kuroki tries other spirits.

　However, it was not possible to manipulate it only by flooding the room or scattering the paper, and the spirit of light did not answer no matter how it called though it tried to use the spirit of the water and the spirit of the wind.

　One response Kuroki seems to be convenient with Orc to remember the spirit of water, so I practiced to use a little of the undine of the lower spirits, but I was quite tired. With this, it will be difficult even to call the high-ranking spirits.

　In such a situation, the only thing that could be used was the spirit of darkness.

　Shade, the dark spirit of darkness, responded to Kuroki's call and listened to me.

　However, it cannot be said that it is a spirit messenger if only the spirit of darkness can be used. At least two types of spirits had to be used to call them spirit messengers.

　Kuroki's ability seemed to be not able to communicate well with the spirit partner who was not able to speak the language.

　Kuroki heard that Reiji's companion, Rino Sasaki, can use multiple spirits.

　I'm sure she has a high ability to communicate with her by magic.

　"Let's get this far today."

　When Lugas closes the book, it disappears from Lugas' hands.

　"That Lugas..." I have a question."

　"What is it?"

　"Lugas spreads the book when he uses magic, but in any sense? "

　"Oh, I'm sure you're worried about the magic book."

　When Lugas whispers something, the book suddenly appears in his hand.

　"Kuroki, in fact, this Lugas is not really able to use genie magic."

"? "

　Kuroki tilts his head.

　"Uh... It seems that Lugas used spirit magic earlier."

　The Lugas had mastered the spirit magic earlier. Why do you say you can't use it?

　Kuroki wonders.

　"That's because I borrowed the power of this magic book. By opening the items that use the spirits of the fire of this magic book, I was able to use the spirit magic that I had just mentioned, which Would not have been used."

　Lugas explains with a book.

　The god of knowledge, Lugas, is the one who invented books in this world. And the book also includes a book of magic books. Lugas used the Spirit of Fire by using the magic book.

　"What?　In that case, if I use the magic book, I can use the spirit magic, too? "

　To be honest, If there is such a convenient tool, Kuroki wants me to say it sooner.

　"I'll try to use it."

　"Eh?　Is it good!?

　Kuroki borrows a book of magic in Lugas's words.

　I try to open it immediately and use it, but the magic book doesn't react at all.

　"When I was at Lugas, the magic book was shining..."

　"Forofo, the magic book is specially made, and it can only be used by me, who owns it."

　Lugas says with a laugh.

　"Is that so..." That's a bit disappointing."

　Kuroki says it drenched.

　In the description, Lugas has all the spells of magic, and can use healing and spirit magic that would otherwise not be available. If only the number of magic that can be used, it seems to exceed Modus.

　The Reason Why Lugas didn't go into ba.

　 I heard that the hero survived.

　At least Kuroki hears so,

(I was relieved to hear that Reiji was saved. What shall We do?)

　Kuroki was worried about Reiji.

　"Now it seems that she is connecting her life with the power of a saint. But it seems like we don't know if it will help."

　Lugas says with a laugh.

　Reiji is the enemy to the Lugas, it must be pleasant because the enemy is dying.

　But Kuroki wasn't.

(Should I go and see how things are going?)

　Kuroki opens her mouth when she thinks about it for a while.

　"Uh... Lugas. I have something to talk about."

　"What is it?"　Kuroki"

　"Actually, I'm worried about the heroes. I'd like to go and see how it goes.

　Kuroki says so, And When He tilts his head, he suddenly whispers.

　"Well, it's certainly a problem for a hero to be resurrected. I know what it feels like to go to stab Todome."

　"What?　No..."

　Kuroki says it's different and swallows the words.

(It seems to be mistaken, but let's keep silent because it is convenient.)

　Lugas is still whispering.

　"But, Lord Kuroki. First of all, let's ask your Majesty. And it's too late today, so why don't we do it tomorrow? "

　◆

　The next day, Kuroki appeals to see the hero in the room of Modus' palace.

　"Well, I'm curious about the state of Reiji, the hero of light. Okay, let's get the tools we need for our journey."

　Modus whispers.

　Kuroki patted his chest on the fact that he got the approval.

　At first, I thought it might be said that it was useless, but Modus readily consented.

　Kuroki doesn't know anything about this world. I needed help.

　"Lugas, i'm going to have what you need for Lord Kuroki."

　Lugas comes out in front of Modus' call.

　"Yes, I had a consultation yesterday, so I'm already ready. You won't know about this world, so i'll give you a guide. Nut, come out."

　When Lugas says so, someone suddenly appears in the room.

　It's a squirrel with beautiful red hair, or a mouse-like animal.

　The little animal comes to Kuroki's feet.

　"Nice to meet you, Mr. Kuroki. My name is Nut."

　A mouse named Nut bows its head and greets it.

　"Nut is a fire rat. Excellent sense of direction and concealing ability. It will help you to accompany your trip."

　Lugas introduces Nut.

　"It's Kuroki. Nice to meet you, Nut."

　Kuroki smiles and greets him.

　Then Nut looks surprised.

　"I was surprised. Rumors are unreliable, aren't they? I thought he was horrible, but it seems to be different."

　Nut says that, raises his hands and shakes his head.

　Kuroki is said to have been thought to be a horrible person, and Kuroki laughs bitterly.

　Apparently, Kuroki is scared from Modus.

　Modus is a monster-like figure, except for the monsters who are relatively similar to humans.

　Kuroki thinks it's kind of funny to be scared by them.

　However, if I have to live here for a while, I don't think it's a good thing to be scared.

　Kuroki is said to be afraid of eyes in the original world, and recalls that she stretched her bangs and hid her eyes. Thanks to that, i should have looked a little gentle.

　But in this world, appearances don't seem to be particularly afraid, so we need another way to do it.

(So what do we do?)

　Kuroki goes around thinking.

(I'm not scared, I'm not afraid- let's dance?)

　When Kuroki is thinking of such a stupid thing, Modus and others look smitu.

　"That Kuroki-den..."? "

　"No, it's nothing. Thank you for giving me the guide."

　"Then, i've prepared other things that I think are necessary, so please take a look."

　Explain the tools that Lugas's men brought.

　Map of this world. A stone that sealed the magic of transition. Precious metals, etc. that may replace the currency of the human world.

　"If there's anything else You need, I'll prepare it for you?"

　"No, I think it's enough if you just have this to prepare."

　Kuroki says thanks.

　However, because i do not understand anything about this world, I do not notice even if there is a necessary thing.

　"Lord Kuroki. Outside Of Nalgol, this Modus domination is a place that can't be reached. If you think it's dangerous, you'll immediately turn back with a transition stone."

　Modus says.

　The magic of transition is the magic that magically sets the place you want to transfer and moves there.

　The stone of transition is a magic tool that can be used only once by a person who cannot use the magic of the transition.

　"Thank you very much."

　Kuroki says thank Modus.

　Modus cares about Kuroki.

　You must be polite to the person who worries you. This is common sense in any world.

　And Kuroki left behind the viewing.

　◆

　"Where is it?"

　Kuroki looks around.

　The magic of transition moved to the dark and there was no one.

　A small structure made of stone. There are magic formations on the floor, and a little afterglow remains.

　"This is one of the defense bases in the Akeron Mountains. If it were true, there would have been a resident knight. There were many people killed or injured in the war against heroes, so we can't afford to deploy knights to this base."

　Nut on Kuroki's shoulder explains.

　Towering southwest of Modus' palace, the Akelon Mountains are the boundary between Nalgol and another region.

　The mountain is also a place protected by Wyvern riders of the Dark Knights to prevent intrusion from the sky.

　Kuroki seems to be one of the bases of defense.

　Once ready to travel, Kuroki magically moved from Modus' palace.

　If you go down this mountain, you will be in the world where man lives.

　"It's funny. Wyvern riders who will take you to the foot of the mountain should be waiting for you."

　Nut tilts his head.

　In fact, it is faster to get off by the magic of flying, but Kuroki was interested in Wyvern, so I decided to have it sent by Wyvern because it was a great deal of trouble.

　There is something sound coming from outside the stone building.

　When I went outside, I saw a creature like a lizard with huge wings.

　It's Monster called Wyvern. There was a dark knight on wyvern's back.

　The dark knight takes off Wyvern near the building and himself gets off his back.

　"Nice to meet you, my lord!"　My name is Gunedo! "

　The Dark Knight takes the axe and bows to Kuroki.

　It is a young man of the Damon tribe of the late teens to the early twenties when it says by man's age.

　Kuroki recalls the Devils he heard from Lugas.

　Devils is a generic term for Dark Lord Modus.

　The leading tribe of The Devils is Damon.

　Damon's appearance is the same as that of a man with brown skin, but it is characterized by two horns growing on his head. They are excellent in magic and are far outnumbered by humans physically.

　There are very few weaknesses, less than one-tenth of Nalgol's largest tribe, Orc.

　But Kuroki hears that the Dark Knights, made up of Damon warriors, are the strongest in Nalgol.

　I wonder if the dark knight Gunedo is nervous, his face is stiff.

　"Nice to meet you, Lord Gunedo. Don't be so careful."

　Kuroki makes a gentle face as much as possible and tells Gunedo.　

(To be honest, when I'm called my lord, my back gets a chiton somehow. I'm not that great. If you're the right age, you're not that different from me, I want you to talk more comfortably.)

　But Kuroki notices Gunedo shaking a little.

(Are you as scared as Nut?)

　Kuroki thinks so and is a little depressed.

　"Hey!　Your excellence is second only to Your Majesty! "

　To be honest with Kuroki, I didn't know if I was nervous or scared.

　However, it seems impossible to have them talk comfortably.

　"From this!"　I'm sending my Lord To the foot of the mountain! "

　Gunedo says so and encourages him to get on Wyvern's back and take the back seat.

　"Thank you, Lord Gunedo..."

　"I understand you!"

　When Kuroki rides, Gunedo flies Wyvern.

　Kuroki feels the wind when Wyvern flappes its wings.

　"Oh! " 　

　Kuroki's voice comes out involuntarily.

　It was a good feeling of flight.

　Wyvern flies in the sky, and the defense base becomes smaller in the meantime.

　The feeling of flying in the sky is very pleasant, and I think Kuroki wants a private Wyvern.

　However, the altitude suddenly decreases when it flies to some extent.

　"What's going on?　Lord Gunedo? "

　This spoils your air travel. Kuroki is a shame.

　"Hey, from here on out, the monitoring is strict, so I'm going to fly in the low sky!"

　"Surveillance?　What do you mean? "

　"Mr. Kuroki. This is already the monitoring area of Shine Knight. If you fly high, you'll find it."

　Nut explains instead of Gunedo

　Shine Knight is an elite unit made up of human heroes and angels who have pledged allegiance to Shine Lord Odis, the leader of Elios gods.

　Shine Knight, like Rena, is more hostile to Modus.

　The Shine Knights have frequently violated their airspace since the Dark Knights were destroyed by Reiji, Nut said.

　You have to fly low so that you can't find it for that.

　Gunedo manipulates Wyvern in a sloppy manner. It looked dangerous to Kuroki as well.

　"It seems that Lord Gunedo has been a Wyvern rider since it's been a short time since then..."

　The Dark Knights are currently understaffed. With few skilled Wyvern riders, Gunedo explains that it doesn't seem to be a Wyvern rider.

　"But if you're flying in this way, you might be targeted by the goblins around here..."

　"Eh goblins?"　Why? "

　Kuroki is taught to some extent about Monster when he receives a magic lecture from Lugas. The goblin is an ugly Monster who made the body of green of about 120 centimeters on average. In Lugas's lectures, their heads are harder than iron, and they're not good at music.

　I've heard there are also goblins under Modus. Why are they attacking us?

　Kuroki wonders.

　"The goblins around here are not under your majesty's control."

　"What!?　Come to think of it, isn't it? "

　In Nut's words, Kuroki recalls what he learned.

　Goblins are a race created by the gods of darkness. But goblins don't necessarily worship Modus because there are other gods of darkness.

　Most people who live in Nalgol worship Modus, and when they go outside of Nalgol, There is little influence on Modus.

　In other words, if you get out of Nalgol, it's out of Modus' sphere, so when a problem happens, you have to solve it on your own. Goblins attack us, and Orc attacks us.

　When Kuroki first heard that, he thought the Dark Lord sign was false.

　However, people in this world seem to think that Monster such as goblin and Orc is under the control of Modus.

　Because Modus is the head of the gods of darkness.

　As Kuroki learned later, Modus seems to be the strongest gods of darkness.

　However, it is not a king of the gods of darkness because it is the strongest.

　Most dark gods do not follow Modus. It is said that there is a god of darkness which is hostile far from the person who does not obey.

　When He hears that, Kuroki feels uneasy about where he goes.

　Gunedo flies Wyvern on dangerous maneuvers. We have not been able to fly low. And it's already outside Of Nalgol.

　"Oh!　Found! "

　Looking at gunedo's direction, there was a rapid lying human being with wings. That number is ten.

　The winged man wears golden armor and has a bow in his hand.

　"That's the Shine Knight of the angels! Lord Gundo! Please run away! "

　Nut makes a panicked voice.

　Angels are a race that serves the gods of light. The appearance has the appearance that the wing has grown to man.

　Angels, which are racees with wings, do not fly in the sky with floating magic, so they can fly, use magic, and use swords again.

　Ordinary people can't fight while using floating magic, so they won't be able to compete with them unless they ride flying creatures such as Wyvern or Pegasus.

　Gunedo is also riding Wyvern, but it's only a one-horse, and Gunedo is just a ride on Wyvern, and if you fight like this, you'll be shot down.

　Soon Nut says Gunedo will try to turn Wyvern, but it won't work.

　I thought that there was no other way, and Kuroki chanted the magic of flying.

　The magic of flying is the high-end magic of floating magic, and you can fly quickly through the sky.

　With this magic, we could have countered the angel with wings.

　"My Lord!?"

　"Lord Gunedo, please control Wyvern as it is. Nut is also dangerous, so I'm away from it, and I'll do something about it."

　Kuroki says that, and goes straight to the angels.

　Angels shoot arrows at Kuroki. The arrow looked very slow.

　"Ha! "

　Kuroki calls the Magic Sword and knocks down the arrow.

　"Idiot! "

　The cry of the angels.

　Kuroki makes a huge mass of black flames in the air as he flies in the sky.

　"It's a black flame!"

　A mass of black flames spreads and goes toward the angels.

　I'm not going to guess. It's just a threat. However, the effect is enormous, and it is understood that the other party panics.

　"That black flame is Ranfeld, run! "

　Angels who misunderstand Ranfeld run away.

　After that, Kuroki returns to Gunedo's Wyvern.

　"Wow..."

　I hear Gunedo whispering.

　"Lord Gunedo, the angel drove away. Please fly as it is."

　Kuroki laughs at Gunedo.

　"Ryo, I understand! "

　Gunedo bows me while biting and flies Wyvern. Wyvern cuts the wind high.

(It feels good)

　Kuroki thinks so while looking at the blue sky.

　With the angels gone, Wyvern cuts the clouds and runs through the sky.

　If you fly by the magic of flying, you have to concentrate on magic to some extent, and you can't enjoy the scenery. Kuroki thinks it would be good to ride on the back of something if it flew in the sky.

(I want a private Wyvern when I come back.)

　Wyvern flies in the sky with Kuroki on it.

　Before long, we reached the edge of the Akeron Mountains.

　"Thank you, Lord Gunedo."

　Kuroki, who had him drop off from Wyvern to the ground, thankgunedo.

　"I'm sorry! "

　Gunedo remained nervous from start to finish. But Kuroki felt a little softened than when we first met.

　"I'm here, but I wish you all the best on the road!"

　"Thank you, Lord Gunedo."

　Gunedo unloads Kuroki's luggage and takes the Wyvern and leaves for Nalgol.

　It was a walk from here.

(I'm sure the Reijius are in the South from here, in the Holy lenaria Republic.)

　Kuroki turns his back on Nalgol and looks south. If you can go by the magic of transition, it is early, but you can only move to a pre-set location.

　Of course, it cannot be used because there is no way that it can be set outside of Nalgol. I'll have to go with my legs.

　The Republic of St. Renaria is far away, but the Kuroki legs of the world can move faster. Therefore, it was sure to arrive in about two months.

　"Let's go, Nut."

　This is how Kuroki set off from Nalgol.