Chapter 483
Chapter 483
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 483
Chapter Title: Killing the Demon
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"Hoh, I've seen this thing before."
When I showed the demon pebble to Risha, I got a positive response. As expected, she's the one who knows about weird stuff like this. She's seen all sorts of things over the years from her various researches.
"You know what it is?"
"I've just seen it before, but I don't know the details. Would you tell me where you got it?"
Risha shook her head as she set the pebble down.
Unfortunately, she's seen it but doesn't know what it is.
I explained to her what happened today, summing it up. Demons with some ulterior motive had crossed over into the real world, and their blood reacted with the holy water to make this.
Risha nodded slowly after hearing the story.
"Sadly, I don't know much about demons. Even if you're curious about that part, I'm afraid I can't give you answers."
"I thought you might know something. Isn't there some connection between black magic and demons?"
"Hehehe, that's a common misconception."
Risha looked at me like I was a child and touched my face.
"Black magic and demons have no connection. If they did, do you think I could open a shop in the city? I run my business legally."
"True, but still."
Black magic is recognized as a school of magic.
Being recognized means it's not evil. The only things officially deemed evil magic are necromancy and a few others.
The church folks acknowledge black magic, so that says it all.
I knew that much vaguely, but I figured there'd be at least some minor overlap. Who knew there wasn't even that.
"For demons, wouldn't the religious folk know more than me? If demon blood reacts with holy water, they'd know best."
"Hmm... yeah, probably."
Of course.
Holy knights and priests who always carry holy water around would naturally know that demon blood coagulates and bonds with it.
It'd be ridiculous if they didn't.
So, bringing this as proof of demon subjugation should be fine. I'll take it over tomorrow morning.
"Oh, right. Risha, I brought some demon blood too."
"The stuff in that canteen?"
"You knew?"
"I can sense the aura."
I'd brought enough to fill a whole canteen. I could give her half. I poured some into a bowl and handed it over.
"Here's a bottle of holy water too. It's basically a demon pebble manufacturing set."
"Hehehe, then I'll put it to good use. Thanks."
With that, we sorted the items and called it a day.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ I woke up in the morning to find my four wives clinging to me as usual. Today was their day off too, so we'd gone at it like animals late into the night. That's probably why they couldn't open their eyes.
Such cute girls.
I carefully got up and headed downstairs to wash up.
I'd told them I was heading to the church first thing, so once I'm clean and dressed, I can go. Training can wait till evening. Gotta save my mana in case I run into that fucking Hildegart bitch on the way.
Once I was ready, I stepped outside.
Walking down the quiet street with no one around, sure enough, there was a blue-haired woman waving from the other side.
"Knight! Good morning!"
She was grinning wide in a black miniskirt and white blouse. It was fucking Hildegart!
"Kim Katt dropkick!!!"
I kicked off the ground and charged full speed, slamming a dropkick into her. Whoosh. Of course, Hildegart instantly turned part of her body to mist, letting my attack pass right through.
"Kyaa!"
But today was different!
Shing!
I whipped out the dagger from the Brass Celestial Society and lunged at her. No witnesses on this empty street. Enough of this annoying connection! Evil monster that drives men to death!
I'll end your pathetic life right here!
"Ah! That's—!"
She must've recognized the dagger because Hildegart looked shocked and spread her wings. Shit. No witnesses was the problem. With no one to see, she had no reason to hold back on the wings.
"Heh heh heh! That's right! The holy blade blessed by the Brass Celestial Society! Die!"
"When did you get something like that?! Wait! This is too much! I just came to talk! Let's solve this with words!"
"Shut up, ass-Hildegart!"
I used footwork techniques to strike a vital before she could fly, but catching a succubus who handles wings freely was impossible.
Flash!
She showed insane mobility, instantly pulling back over ten meters with one flap.
Her flight skills are better than a harpy's.
After retreating, Hildegart hid behind a thick roadside tree and folded her wings. They turned to pink mist and vanished.
"Hehe, you can't beat me in speed!"
"Fucking bitch."
Her reactions were fast.
She seemed highly alert. She'd said she could sense mana levels, so she knew mine was full today.
Coming in cautious from the start—cunning demon.
"I figured you'd attack on sight, but I didn't expect a blade like that... Why does the difficulty keep ramping up?"
"That's how it always goes. You bitch."
I sheathed the dagger and approached slowly.
No matter how holy the blade or how much sword aura it had, if she outsped me, I couldn't land a hit. And using sword aura would take focus—she'd bolt the moment I did.
How do I shoot her down?
True: Without Heavenly Demon Supremacy, can I even subdue her?
Top-tier magic and mobility. She's a pain to deal with.
"More importantly, fuck. What do you want today? No, wait—running into me here means you know where I live?"
Even as I closed in, Hildegart just grinned playfully from behind the lamppost. Confident she could escape anytime.
"Hehehe, correct. I already know where you live."
No way.
She knows my nest now. No choice but to kill her no matter what.
"You fucking bitch... You're making it impossible to forgive you."
"You never planned to forgive me anyway, right? So it's the same no matter what. This Hildegart is ready to do anything to claim the man she's targeted. Basic investigation like that is nothing."
Investigative Hildegart...!
"You stalker bitch! If you want me, hand over your neck!"
"Dying's a no-go."
Hildegart leaned against the tree and sighed.
Black stockings, black garter belt—not ordinary stuff.
Even the high heels are black.
Hmm, maybe ask Cloudy to wear that next time.
No, black might suit Karin more? Silver-haired Risha might rock a black set too. Winia's pink... Nah, they all look good.
"Because of you, Knight, I can't get interested in anything else lately. Can't focus on work. Can you feel this burning girl's heart?"
"Can you feel this young man's desire to burn you?"
"Hehehe, you sure know how to talk fun. Can you say more? Human food tastes pretty good. Let me treat you. Yeah?"
"If the menu's roast Hildegart, I'd gladly go."
I spat the hatred, and she smiled sweetly.
"Oh my, you said my name right."
"Your mom."
By the time I'd reached the tree, she'd misted away. She reappeared on the balcony of a nearby two-story building.
Fuck, she can even do that.
"Knight. Aren't you curious about anything on demons? You seemed pretty interested. Don't you need my help?"
"What?"
Info on demons?
Is she trying to voice-phish me with info as bait right now?
"You traitor bitch! Planning to sell out your own kind to me! Filthy demon scum!"
"My own kind? Hehehe. What own kind?"
I can't trust a bitch who'd betray her own!
"To win your favor, Knight, I'll do anything. I can tell you whatever you're curious about. Not interested? You look super curious to me. No need for payment. Just spend some time with me and chat."
Hildegart rubbed her cheek against her hand coyly.
"Bullshit. Just fuck off, bitch. The moment you're in my grasp, you're dead."
This loathsome succubus was just a pie in the sky right now.
No way to catch her if she doesn't come close.
"Then I just won't come close? I can keep chattering nearby, right?"
"No, you shameless bitch. With all these holy knights around, you planning to keep yapping?"
"Hmm... holy knights? Yeah, there are a lot. Hiding's a bit tough, but they can't catch me. You can tell from how I've stayed free so far."
True.
With demons around and troops moving inside and out of the city, this bitch was still hanging around.
"Even that has limits eventually."
"Sure. So I'll just follow till then."
"Fuck that!"
Flash!
Fine, I'll run there then. No reason to stick around this annoying monster bitch!
I bolted toward my destination, and Hildegart descended from the balcony, following at a distance.
"Hehe, running together feels great, Knight."
"Fuck you, bitch! How is this running together?!"
Fucking hell!
"I fucking told all my wives about you. You're dead meat now, bitch!"
"Hmm... yeah, they seem pretty intense. Might get killed on sight."
This bitch? Saw my wives?
"What? You saw them?"
"No, just sensed their auras from the house. Even I can't enter a lion's den like that. I just watched from nearby. So forgive me for that. Like I said many times, I want to give you benefits, not harm. Why can't you trust me?"
Hildegart kept talking nonstop as she chased. Her running speed matched mine. Time to hit the crowded streets.
"No questions about demons? I know quite a bit."
"..."
She kept throwing out lines like that.
Of course, no reason to listen, but I couldn't help hearing.
I was pretty curious about demons myself.
If I knew their goal, it'd be easier to take them out.
But I can't trust this succubus.
No way a demon's showing goodwill for nothing.
Definitely a trap.
"Know quite a bit?"
"Got a little interested? Just so you know, pretending to listen while plotting to kill me won't work. I'm a succubus who's lived in hell."
"Fuck, caught."
Didn't expect her to be that guarded.
"Such a consistent guy. Hehe, how about in bed? You can kill me all you want there."
"Motherfucker!"
"My mom didn't explode. But since you're showing interest, you're super curious already. Yeah? Let's talk a bit, Knight."
Hildegart kept dangling info.
"..."
I'm Kim Katt, a rational man.
If she gives info, I can shelve the killing urge for a bit.
This is a human city. Even if she thinks she can flee freely, crowds favor me. Most of what she says is lies anyway, but hearing it costs nothing.
Info should always be filtered and verified before use.
"You really gonna tell me?"
"Yay, finally. You're listening to me?"
I stopped and turned to Hildegart following behind. Her smiling face was pure innocence.
Fine.
Can't kill her now anyway. Might as well squeeze out info.
"You lie to me, bitch..."
"You'll kill me? You'd do that even if I didn't."
Wait, why does this bitch know I'm just waiting for a chance to kill her, yet keep coming?
Is she really into me?
"Hehehe, wanna grab a meal and chat intimately? Oh, but don't judge if I eat a lot. Haven't absorbed essence since coming to the human world, so I'm always hungry."
"Don't care what you eat, so no meal. Let's find somewhere quiet and talk."
"Hmm..."