The Misfit of Demon King Academy: Volume 7 [Parts 1 to 9] by SHU

Author:SHU
Language: eng
Format: epub

§ 16. The Future of Hope is Despair

The first team to finish drinking the wrath wine was Lay and Misa. The rest of the knights all stirred noisily at their victory, talking among themselves.

“The restricted world is practically the heart of the Knights of Agatha...”

“It shouldn’t have been possible for Commander Nate and Deputy Commander Sylvia to be defeated there!”

“Since it was a trial, there was always a chance they would emerge victorious, but...”

“That chance was one in one hundred thousand. Being able to grasp that single strand of hope is...”

“That man named Lay was key to the magic that defeated them. Despite being a swordsman, he held his partner rather than his sword, and believed in her to the end. What bravery...what deep love!”

“Would we have been able to do that? Discarding our sword and believing solely in our comrades... It’s definitely not as easy as it looks.”

“After mastering the sword, he let go of it... That man has reached the pinnacle of sword mastery: total detachment to the sword...”

From behind me, a cold voice spoke to cut through the knights’ praise.

“But if that love is genuine,” Shin said, “then their true challenge is when their world is sliced to shreds.”

Sensing the murderous gaze fixed upon him, Lay’s smile turned strained.

“You may test them if the chance arises. Those two can still grow stronger,” I said.

Light glinted in Shin’s Eyes. “As you wish, my liege.”

I stepped forward. “I assume you have no complaints?” I asked Diedrich and Naphta.

Diedrich grinned broadly. “The hero of Azesion truly is something else, isn’t he? It’s no wonder he was able to face the Demon King two thousand years ago. The prophecy trial has been successfully cleared. I commend your efforts.”

The Knights of Agatha straightened themselves and saluted, their swords across their chests.

“As Lay and Misa just demonstrated, a one in one hundred thousand future is still an obtainable future,” I said. “And so, there is no reason to give up. You should proceed down the path of salvation for all.”

Diedrich’s smile fell, replaced with a serious look.

“There was very little probability of this future happening,” he said curiously. “So why did I have the feeling you would be able to reach this point anyway?”

He slowly walked over to me. “I don’t mind bringing you with me to Gadeciola. But there’s one thing I’d request of you.”

“Oh?”

“Promise me you’ll give up on ending the Selection Trial.”

That was an unexpected proposal.

“Let’s hear the reason why,” I replied. “I can’t see you wanting to become the proxy of god yourself.”

“That’s right. It wouldn’t suit me anyway,” Diedrich said with a chuckle. “But there are things that I have to do even if it doesn’t suit me. I have two reasons. The first is power: if I become the proxy of god, I’ll obtain the strength to compete against order. It may be enough power to overturn a prophecy.”

“I don’t think so.”

I immediately shot down Diedrich’s words.

“Gods are order. The proxy will be no different to them,” I explained.

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