The Sub-Protagonist Is Retiring

74 – 071. Dungeon of Jealousy-4

The tentacles that moved sloppily tore open the space and brought a sword from within.

Aside from the fact that it was smeared with mucus, it was identical to Prach even in its pitch-black color and the location where the runes were engraved.

It wouldn’t be strange to say it was a replica of Prach.

It would be very unpleasant if there was an existence that looked just like you.

But Prach wasn’t like that, rather he was screaming and liking it.

[Heo Eok… ! Heo-eok… ! Finally, this moment has arrived!]

Prach is excited while breathing hard, like a man who came to the figure he ordered.

In reality, it’s just a demonic sword superimposed on top of a demonic sword.

If you do it like that, it will absorb itself.

“I gave you what you wanted. Now, in return, reveal the truth you are hiding.”

“I think it’s a bit wasteful to fight with one demonic sword.”

“You said it as if you weren’t greedy, but I guess that wasn’t the case either.”

“Because it’s a story I’ve never told anyone else. Even to people close to me.”

I didn’t tell Lewen, who revealed the secret of being a regressor to me, that he was a possessor.

Handing over such a secret to a devil who is not close to you, and who can be considered an enemy, with a single demonic sword?

It was crazy beyond common sense.

“Good. Otherwise, even if I take a maximum of 2 from my treasury…….”

“The treasure is fine now. Rather, I have something I want to ask of you.”

“What is it?”

“It’s still a long way off, but I’m planning to face off against the red dragon in at least two years. I want you to help me then.”

“This time, it’s a story that doesn’t pay off on my side. Dragons are something that even ancient demons like me shun. But fighting a dragon is an outrageous requirement.”

“Don’t worry. Fighting with the dragon is entirely my responsibility. You just need to give me a hint of the prospects for the operation I envisioned. If you promise me that, I will reveal my secret.”

“Um… ….”

Leviathan’s pupils began to spin without hesitation.

She was a grotesque sight, but I could tell that she was examining her balance.

Will you fight against a strong enemy you can clearly see?

Otherwise, will we face off against the same person as an out-of-spec variable?

At the crossroads of choice, Leviathan must be pondering over and over again.

“…… It’s hard for me to readily accept your offer. Therefore, I would like to make a suggestion.”

“What is it?”

“I want you to show your potential.”

“Simply put, you want to fight me?”

“But it is not a matter of life or death. When one side admits defeat, I’ll stop. I don’t want you to have the same power as a dragon. But if you prove that you will be reborn as a dragon-like being in the not too distant future, I promise you aid other than wisdom.”

“A cool and neat suggestion.”

I nodded and accepted Leviathan’s offer.

It’s enough to appeal to the existence of ‘me’ as much as possible in the fight with her.

Before coming here, mock battles were welcome to me, who had been prepared to risk his life.

“Prach, did you hear the story?”

[…] ….]

“Prach?”

Prach doesn’t answer no matter how many times I call.

Previously, when I obtained the blood demon sword, I gulp it on the spot, but this time I didn’t even absorb the sword.

Did something go wrong?

The magic sword Leviathan gave him had an ego, and he was worried that he might be fighting a new ego.

But as if those worries were for nothing, Prach’s screams echoed in her head.

[Aaaaa!!]

“Why? Isn’t this the magic sword you wanted again?”

[No, this time it’s a magic sword with polymorph! It’s a demonic sword… !]

Prach’s sorrowful sobs.

He couldn’t understand why he was sad even though he had obtained the sword he so longed for.

[Damaged! It’s so damaged that this body can’t absorb it!]

“Damaged? Does it look fine to me?”

[The appearance must be fine! However, the most important polymorph function is broken!]

“Then, even if you absorb it… ….”

[This body cannot use Polymorph… !]

Torreuk.

A drop of dew formed on the handle of Prach and flowed down the blade.

It wasn’t a strange sight at all because there was a precedent for pouring water out of it saying it was wet.

As I began to doubt what a sword was, my mood became complicated.

“Then Polymorph’s dream is gone?”

[No, there is only one way to save this demonic sword.]

“What is it?”

[Let’s go meet the founder of this body, the king of the dwarves!]

“That will come later.”

I heard that there is an underground settlement where dwarves live in hiding not far from Snow Woman’s Village.

I was thinking of stopping by the dwarven village after I finished this job well.

Suddenly, I remembered something I had to solve.

“Leviathan, I want to ask you something.”

“What is it?”

“It’s about Yukiko, can you tell me what contract you made with her?”

“A contract is something that can never be told except to the parties and the witnesses. Even if that is a wish, I cannot tell you.”

“It’s okay. Because I don’t really want to hear the details of the contract. The only reason why Yukiko is so mad is because of the cost of the contract, right?”

Leviathan nodded her head quietly.

This means that this is the information we can tell you.

“Can you change the object of the price to someone else?”

“…… It’s not impossible, but you need Snow Woman’s consent to do so. Only then can we amend parts of the contract. But if she refuses, she has no choice.”

“It’s cumbersome….”

I wanted to do something about Yukiko’s madness for smooth communication.

However, it was unclear whether she would agree to amend her contract.

She said that she wanted to live without losing her mind, and she might think so.

“Is it your wish to break the contract with Snow Woman?”

“It’s not really like that. So, don’t let the buzzing noise come out of your mouth.”

“I see.”

Leviathan licks his lips in regret.

It was not known what the price would be if a third party made a wish to cancel the contract.

There was a high probability that even the cost would go to Sherin, but this time the scale is different.

There is a possibility that a large number of people will bear the cost, so I firmly refused.

“Then let’s end the story at this point, and it’s okay to check your skills soon, right?”

“Yes.”

I bent over and picked up the prach lying on the floor.

Leviathan’s resting place has mana swirling around, so I can use magic, but if I were to reveal my full potential, a magic sword was essential.

“Are you ready?”

“It’s over.”

“Then let’s start right away.”

A Leviathan that spreads its entire body out of the jar.

After properly framing her bizarre appearance, I felt an unknown grandeur.

It was like the final boss of any worldview.

“Haha….”

“Why are you laughing all of a sudden? Am I that funny?”

“That’s why I didn’t laugh. It’s just that the current situation is absurd.”

It started as a horror game, an adventure game when I realized I was invincible, and now an action game.

I couldn’t help but raise my eyebrows at the rapidly changing genre, even though I knew that reality was not a game.

“You are a person who does not understand English.”

“Sorry for ruining the atmosphere. Let’s fight in earnest.”

Prach’s rune blinked red.

At the same time, I opened the dragon heart inside my body and amplified my mana.

My mind felt refreshed and clear. There was no dizziness even though countless magics conceived in the imagination were realized in a magic circle all at once.

“The quality and density of this transcendent mana…. I see, the reason why you had confidence even after confronting me was because of Dragon Heart!”

“You should see that. But this is not the only weapon I have.”

“It seems that there are hidden abilities beyond that. OK, I won’t use my hands. I will do my best to stand up to you.”

Leviathan opened his eyes wide and did not hide his surprise.

She said that she would accept her as her equal, but she was subconsciously looking down on me.

However, in response to my will to do my best, Leviathan began to increase his strength as well.

The tentacles of Leviathan, which moved delicately one by one, tore through the air.

Beyond the cracked space, a pitch-black space swayed very unpleasantly.

It was emptiness itself.

“What, what? What is that ability?”

“This is a power bestowed by a great being that mortals cannot oppose or understand. All I can give you is advice not to fight against unknown forces.”

Leviathan was spitting out incomprehensible words.

For a while, a ray of light flashed in the void and spewed out a meteor containing various elements.

“All things are to be created from nothing. Worship and applaud nothing.”

“…… Crazy.”

It was a spectacle that made me wonder if it was stronger than a dragon.