“Chapter 173: The Demon Hunter Knight”


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    After returning from the demon world, Mumuruu and I made a visit to the sage’s palace.


    – You want me to tell you about the knight that killed Raigoh?


    – Yes.


    All of us together were barely able to scrape the Red Demon guardian. Yet a single knight finished him off in a matter of seconds.


    – I already told you. It’s an adventurer.


    – Yes, you did. By the way, the demon king said they’ll be extending their gratitude for that.


    Ever’s eyes widened.


    – …What did you just… Gratitude? From who?


    – The demon king.


    – You know the demon king!?


    – Yes. I can’t tell you the details, though.


    Not that I know said details about that “gratitude”.


    Tilchina and Kouya just want to live a peaceful life without the humans interfering.


    Kouya asked me to do some behind-the-scenes work, so here I am.


    I’m able to play both sides of the coin, and only the demon side knows about it.


    – Hmmm… Ah, well, no one told me to keep it a secret anyways.


    – The demon king said that they have no intentions of attacking the human world. I fully believe we can trust their word.


    – How… close are you with them!? You’re amazing.


    Ever took out a copy of a “Quest petition” from a shelf.


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    Raviola, the princess descendant from the family that built this city from scratch after the meteorite destroyed everything.


    Also the knight that defeated Raigoh in the blink of an eye.


    – You can call me whatever you want. Just don’t wall me “Princess Knight”. It’s embarassing.


    She really gives off the impression of a dignified high-hierarchy family.


    – Raviola-sama, that sword…


    – It’s my family’s treasure, Seventh Fall. A stellar sword specialized in exterminating demons. I used it to kill Raigoh, one of the Four Fiendish Guardians of the demon world.


    Stellar. A title given to weapons worthy of Level VIII feats, far stronger than holy swords. The only gear that could face a stellar weapon is divine equipment, said to be as strong as Level IX. To this day it is still doubted whether divine accessories are a myth or if they actually exist.


    – Could you please show me the blade?


    – Why? I don’t see any need for that.


    – It’s my first time finding a stellar sword. I’d like to see it with my own skilled eyes.


    I could get some very valuable information out of this.


    – Raviola-sama, with all due respect, Takaya will be the one to take care of Seventh Fall’s maintenance one day.


    – Hmm… You’re right.


    Rizerotta winked at me. I don’t think she’s aware of my true intentions, but she definitely helped me out.


    Just as Raviola was about to unsheath her sword-


    – Don’t do it, princess! How can you show the stellar sword to a person like that!?


    – Uhh, excuse me? (Takaya)


    – We don’t need you here. You can go back to where you came from.


    A girl with similar features to me stood in front of Raviola.