Ankoku Kishi Monogatari ~Yuusha wo Taosu Tameni Maou ni Shoukansaremashita~-Chapter 181: The Boy and The Wolf

Yasab’s voice was filled with disbelief.

His sword’s trajectory had shifted mid-swing. It was the same technique he had used against the elf big sister earlier. But I knew how it worked.

Kuroki-sensei had taught me the principle behind it.

The moment Yasab swung, I twisted my upper body—shifting just enough to avoid the changing trajectory of his blade.

I never would have noticed it on my own.

Without Sensei’s explanation, I would have been cut down right then and there.

At first glance, Yasab seemed like a brute who relied on raw strength, but Sensei had told me otherwise.

His movements were those of a warrior who had never neglected his training.

One misstep—and I would die.

「I see now, pipsqueak. That man taught you, didn’t he? That’s the only reason you’re dodging my attacks.」

Yasab’s sharp eyes studied me.

I nodded.

Kuroki-sensei was truly amazing.

He had seen through Yasab’s technique in an instant. That was something I could never do.

My dear Mother had told me—My dear Father was a great swordsman.

Perhaps he was a swordsman on Sensei’s level.

If I wanted to become like my father, I had to aim to become like Sensei first.

I adjusted my stance, gripping my sword firmly.

「I won’t be defeated by a pipsqueak like you!」

Yes—perhaps the current me couldn’t defeat him.

But I wanted to become a swordsman like Kuroki-sensei. That was my goal.

With that in mind, I pointed my sword at Yasab.

「Interesting! Let’s do this, pipsqueak!」

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◆Elven Princess; Luusien

Kouki fought bravely against Yasab. No ordinary human could ever hope to face a wolfman head-on in battle.

Even the Elven Knights, who were known for their exceptional swordsmanship, struggled against the raw strength of wolfmen. And against Yasab—none of them stood a chance. ℞𝓪ℕǑ₿Ë𝘴

That was how fearsome Yasab’s strength was.

I had read about him in the dwarves' records, but seeing him in action was another matter entirely.

The Blood-Stained Red Wolf, Yasab—blessed by the Wicked Beast Ferion. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

The reason Kouki could stand toe-to-toe with such a monstrous warrior…

Was because the blood of greatness flowed through his veins.

But even so, he couldn’t fight alone forever. We had to support him.

I turned my gaze toward Kajiega.

Kajiega, the White Wolf, was no ordinary opponent. As the shaman of the wolfmen, her magical power was formidable.

But I was a High Elf. I would not lose to a mere wolf.

「O CRUEL ONE WHO DWELLS UPON THE FREEZING PEAKS! HEED THIS OLD WOMAN’S CALL—WIND OF SNOW WOLF!」

Kajiega summoned a massive snow wolf with her magic.

「Luusien-sama!」

「DON’T WORRY, TESS!」

I knew what had to be done—even without Tess’s warning.

「O ENVOY OF THE WARM SUNSHINE! HEED MY CALL—GOLDEN EAGLE!」

If Kajiega’s magic represented the cruel chill of winter—then mine represented the vibrant renewal of spring.

The snow wolf and the golden eagle clashed in midair.

「YOUR HIGHNESS, WATCH OUT!」

Suddenly, Oleora rushed to my side, knocking something out of the air.

A throwing star.

It had been launched from an unseen attacker.

Which meant someone was using stealth.

「SHOW YOURSELF, WOLF!」

Piara unleashed a gust of wind magic, exposing the hidden enemy.

A figure emerged—a grey-haired wolfman.

A Shadow Runner.

Their numbers were greater than we had anticipated.

「As expected of Napaia, our arts don’t work against you.」

One of the Shadow Runners stepped forward, drawing his sword.

There were four of them.

A small number, yet incredibly troublesome in this situation.

Tess and Piara weren’t suited for close combat.

Oleora was capable of fighting head-on, but she was already locked in battle with a wolf warrior. And I had to keep my focus on Kajiega. I had no room to fight them as well.

「Tess, Piara—buy me some time. We can only hold out for so long.」

「Understood, but— Eh?」

Piara’s words faltered as something unexpected happened.

Something came flying from behind.

A Shadow Runner swiftly deflected it with his sword.

It was a kunai.

A double-edged knife with a hole at the end of its handle—designed for versatility.

Like the throwing star, it was a hidden weapon.

「DON’T MEOWRY!」

Five figures emerged from the shadows.

Catfolk.

The Night Eyes—an espionage corps, just like the Shadow Runners.

They had come to our aid after sensing the disturbance.

「REINFORCEMENTS?! BUT WE CANNOT AFFORD TO BACK DOWN—WE WILL WELCOME THE GREAT ONE!」

Kajiega roared.

But we couldn’t afford to back down either.

The tide of battle had shifted. Now—we could fight them properly.

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◆Dark Knight; Kuroki

「DARK KNIGHT!」

「LEAVE IT TO ME!」

I cleaved the Managarmr that lunged at me from behind the moment I heard Heibos’ voice.

As the superior species of Garm, the Managarmr took the form of a giant wolf.

These wolves, born from Ferion's blood, continued to obstruct our path.

I had been fighting alongside Heibos ever since we entered the second basement floor. But the Managarmr weren't the only threats lurking within these depths.

Evil Eyes—monsters with enormous eyes—appeared frequently, watching our every move.

We pressed forward, leaving the corpses of Managarmr in our wake.

「They were supposed to be wiped out last time, yet here they are again. Nargol’s kin truly are a mystery.」

Heibos muttered while surveying the lifeless Evil Eye before us. These creatures existed outside of Qtar as well, but the ones here were abnormally large.

The same was true for the Gargoyles.

Their ecology remained an enigma.

Perhaps in places where the magical power of darkness was dense, they would continue to appear endlessly.

「Haah, this is becoming a real headache. I wonder how things are faring above ground?」

I murmured, glancing upward.

What was happening above, where Rena and the others were battling the wolves and the rampaging golem?

I couldn’t help but worry about Kouki as well.

「This situation was inevitable. Besides, the place we're heading to is far more dangerous than anywhere above ground, Dark Knight. This is where the Wicked Beast is sealed, after all.」

I nodded at Heibos' remark.

「You're right. Let’s keep moving. The gate to the third underground floor should be just ahead, correct?」

「Yes, it's just up ahead. And since Cerberus, who was supposed to guard the gate, is in Nargol following Modes, we should be able to enter without resistance.」

The Cerberus Heibos mentioned was a massive, three-headed demon dog. Though they were Ferion’s kin, they had long since become subordinates of Modes.

I had encountered them before, and personally, I found them to be rather agreeable creatures.

We continued our advance aboard the skyboat.

Finally, a temple similar to the one on the first floor came into view. That should be the gate leading to the third floor.

「Hm?! Dark Knight, do you see that?! There's someone ahead!」

I turned my gaze forward, confirming Heibos' words.

A figure stood before the gate. A massive, bipedal wolf.

No—he was a giant wolfman.

Wings sprouted from his back, and a pair of horns jutted from his temples. His appearance was almost devil-like.

And he wasn’t alone.

Four more devil-like wolfmen stood alongside him. Each one brandished a weapon as if they had been awaiting our arrival.

「The ones sealed alongside the Wicked Beast… Have they awakened?!」

Heibos gasped in shock.

The demonic wolves of Ferion were rapidly closing the distance.

「It seems this won’t be as simple as we hoped.」

I leapt from the skyboat, gripping my demon sword tightly.

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