LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 50
It cant be Sir Priest? Cortina asked in a state of shock.
At his feet, there was a girl with a gag shoved in her mouth and several childrens corpses.
A few other children could be seen in a corner of the room by candlelight.
In the middle of this dreary room lay a huge magic circle inscribed with red paint.
The priest stood grasping a bloody spear in his hands.
Oh my, Ive already been sniffed out? As expected of the heroes, what sharp senses you have!
You- how could. The children Cortina asked while holding back her sobs.
The priest in front of me didnt appear as sociable as he did during the day.
In fact, I could see a hint of madness drifting onto his face.
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Its a sacrifice, cant you tell?
Im asking because I dont understand! How could you, to those, that child, they trusted you!
The outraged Cortina took a step forward, at that I hurriedly held her back by the shoulders.
Hes holding a spear. She wont lose to an amateur, but this guys still dangerous.
He shrugged his shoulders playfully watching Cortinas outburst.
Thats exactly why, its great. The deeper their trust, the deeper their despair. Its those kinds of souls the demon is drawn to!
Demon!?
There are gods in this world.
But beings called demons dont belong to the gods. That refers to something from a different world.
In some cases, they can even defeat a god, its possible hes trying to summon such a being.
Why, something like
Why, why, why! Youve got nothing but questions dont you. Well, lets answer you then! He said as he raised the spear over his head and swung it down.
It pierced the corpse of the girl at his feet and skewered it to the floor.
In this world theres something called the world tree, everything in this world is born of it, lives, dies, and returns to it. That is the cycle of the soul.
And then the tree purifies the soul and it returns to the world again.
Thats the cycle of reincarnation. A thousand years ago, however, a god destroyed part of the world tree!
In the battle between god and the demon king that once existed, the world tree was split in half. And here we are in the present.
That destroyed the cycle of the soul. They say souls born from the world tree seep out of the world when they die and get sucked up through the roots.
The souls are sucked up by the world trees roots and return to the worlds source that way.
At first glance it looks like the same process, but while moving through the roots impurities are introduced into the souls.
Then there are those born with those mixed impurities, half-demons like me.
Born carrying impurities mixed in by cutting corners, carrying fragments of a demon into the world.
We continue to be held in contempt, its not rare that we are the subject of discrimination.
You get it, dont you? How much have they oppressed us!? Shouting so, the Father grabbed at his own hair and ripped it out, no, should I say, he tore it off?
A wig?
The priests hair was just a wig. Under it he had a bald head with small horns.
His dark skin is the opposite of my pale self, but theyre clearly there, the distinct remnants.
Half-demon
Thats right! Im someone persecuted by the world, just like him! The only difference is Im powerless!
Ive earned the title of hero, but even before that I was publicly viewed as being strong.
But even now, those who lack power, who are viewed as weak, are constantly discriminated against.
As someone born of this world, we should have the right to live like anyone else! Yet others wont let us! So if thats the case, well just have to make them!
Stop!
He roughly stabbed and crushed the corpse of the girl under his foot.
Cortina screamed at the sight.
But he didnt hold back, a huge shadow rose from the pool of blood spread out on the floor.
A giant larger than 3 meters, its head almost hit the ceiling.
A goat head and hooves, carrying two huge swords.
Demon!?
I never expected you lot would conduct an observation on the day of the dragon constellation, but I couldnt afford to miss this chance. Finally, Ive done it!
Sure you committed a sacrifice But still, no chant?!
I shouted in astonishment. He just inscribed a magic circle and offered a sacrifice.
No spell, no ritual. But just that was enough to call forth this demon?
From the power I could sense coming off it, its pretty strong.
Cortina is intimidated by the demon and squeezes her fingers, causing her whole body to start trembling.
Tina
.
Cortina doesnt react to my call.
With just a slight glance, her body trembles and she slumps to the floor.
Cortina!
Eeek.?
At my shout, Cortina finally regains her senses.
That doesnt solve the problem though. If this demon were to get out, this village would be done for.
I dont think I could do it on my own.
Go get the others!
If those three are together, theres nobody that can defeat them.
Its about 20 kilometers from this village to the town where Gadiuss inn is located.
Cortina is faster than a normal human as a Cat Person, and because shes trained as an adventurer, her stamina is real good. It should only take her an hour to reach them.
But Cortina didnt want to listen to me.
B-but with that thing.
Go! I can handle it for an hour!
I, If thats the case I will!
And whos going to get the others if you dont go!
Then lets
At that Cortina noticed the problem.
The children bound in the corner. They were tense, trembling, having lost control of their bowels from fear.
If we were to escape, those children would surely be sacrificed.
With a swing of my arm, I cut the restraints on the children using the thread Id sneaked through.
Yet no one could stand.
They couldnt move because of the demons intimidation.
, get going. Hey! Over here!
As long as the children are unmoving I have to get the demons attention.
To do that, I launched an attack at the demon.
Recognizing what my intention was, the priest gave an order to the demon.
I wont let you! O Demon, let none escape, annihilate them all!
Like hell!
As soon as the priest finished speaking I swung my thread.
The priest who seemed to have a penchant for summoning magic had no talent for combat, so he takes my thread slashes straight on.
His neck and limbs are severed and blown off.
But his face was gleeful till the end.
Gyaaaaaaagh!
The orders the priest gave at the last second managed to reach the demon.
I knew he was stalling for time so I was already trapping it with threads.
I was copying Cortinas tactics.
Tina, you hurry and get going too!
Cortina finally started moving at my exclamation.
Ah, geez! You better stay alive! Ill make it back with everyone!
Quickly, please!
While saying that I cast a net of thread to stop the attack of the demon.
It was made to surround the kids.
Seeing that, Cortina finally bolted from the room. Did you see that and think I could buy time with it?
The mythril thread caught the demons sword, the net held strong against the demons swing.
It seemed to understand who was doing it. This guy might not be able to communicate but hes not bad.
Sorry, but I wont let you.
Gururr
Knowing his attack wouldnt reach the kids, the demon shot a look this way.
I could clearly see the frustration in his eyes.
Come then. You wont be able to lay a finger on the kids unless you can bring me down!
I put on a fearless smile on my face to psych myself up.