The Elemental Sword Demon King

Episode 264: The End of Rest

The floating soap bubbles gradually expanded. Then, an unknown sensation coming from his back made Kaizo very frightened.

"Kaizo, what's wrong?"

"N-Nyx, tell me, you-you touched my back."

"Of course, because I washed your back, Kaizo."

"No-no, that's not what I mean, your chest..."

Nyx tilted her head in confusion and pressed her foam-covered body closer.

This situation is very bad. It was really horrible. Although Nyx had no such intention, the small yet highly elastic sensation on Kaizo's back was extremely dangerous in many ways.

"To-please, just rub it with your hands normally."

As Kaizo was serving his sentence, he pressed his body tightly against her, Nyx whispered in her ear, "Kaizo, please listen to me."

Her tiny lower jaw rests on Kaizo's shoulder. The wet silver hair covered and stuck to his hot smoldering skin.

"The nyx?"

"Kaizo, you have accepted my destiny as a cursed demon sword. Therefore, as your sword, Kaizo, I will accept your entire being."

Nyx turned her facial expression into seriousness.

"Even if you are the reincarnation of the «Devil» King, Kaizo, my feelings will not change. I am your sword, Kaizo, and your will is my command. Promise me you'll really win."

These were the thoughts and feelings that were invested in this sword style by the sword spirits that were usually calm and collected, now voiced out loud.

To respond to Nyx's feelings, Kaizo replied, "Yes. I'll count on you, partner."

Kaizo turned to his shoulder to face Nyx and nodded excitedly. Then in the next second.

"Gerrr, grrr!"

Just as the Salamander call was heard from outside, the door to the shower room was forcefully opened.

"Uwaaaah, y-you, what did you do to poor Nyx!?" Victoria appeared, screaming with a flushed face.

"Kaizo!"

Following behind him were Eve, Tiana, and Aura, both stunned by the scene presented in front of them.

"N-no! It's because..."

Kaizo tried his hardest to explain, but a situation where he was accompanied by the spirit of a beautiful girl wearing only knee-length socks, was all covered in soapy foam. He was unable to find a reasonable explanation at this moment.

"You are perverting s*sexually!"

"Shameless, really shameless!"

"Huh, Kaizo is indeed the Daytime Demon King."

"You're really mean, I'll make you a ham sandwich!"

Facing the anger of the young ladies, Kaizo's face twitched.

****

After breakfast at the castle residence, Kaizo and his group gather in the lobby.

Next, the group will meet with the princess maidens sent by «Divine Ritual Obsession» to lead the way by foot to «Gate» transport at a certain distance.

Kaizo carries the luggage of the entire team alone. Although the weight of luggage allowed into the field was limited and therefore no one could carry too much, the amount of luggage five people were quite burdensome. Especially Tiana who used ritual magic, her bag was filled to the brim.

"Say, what's in this?"

"Wax quarters, large mirrors, wooden stands without varnish, as well as all sorts of ritual clothing."

"I see, so that's why it's so heavy." Kaizo shrugged helplessly.

"This is your proper punishment. Bring the luggage properly."

"Just treat this level of exertion as an exercise for your back and legs."

"That's all because you're too pervert, Kaizo!"

In addition, Nyx has returned to sword form and hangs on Kaizo's waist. The exposed blade reflected the light coming through the window, glittering with dazzling brilliance.

The lobby is not only occupied by members of «Team Salamander». Various members of the Neidfrost family were also present to escort them away.

"Sir Aura, you must save Seria's sister."

"Don't worry. We will definitely gain victory in this sword style and meet «Hope»." Aura gently stroked the head of her sister, Minerva.

«Hopefully» is to save her other younger sister, Seria Neidfrost, who has been sealed forever in the ice cursed by the enraged Water God Elemental.

Of course, not only Aura but also everyone on the team, all of them shouldered their respective excuses that forced them to win in this battle.

"Onii-sama, please remember to protect big brother." Minerva smiled lightly towards Kaizo again.

"Ah yeah, wait a minute, I'm not your sister."

"I-that's right! Without Dad's permission, that kind of thing..."

"But lady, when I reported to Fredin Neidfrost yesterday the day after tomorrow, he used to praise Mr. Kaizo."

"Lesley, y-you, w-what are you talking about!?"

"Silver..."

Blushed in embarrassment, Aura swung her fist at the incompetent servant's back. The final battle was clearly imminent, but the current scene felt no different than usual.

(Alright, it's more like us.) Kaizo smiled wryly inside.

"Kaizo?"

He suddenly found someone pulling his uniform from behind. Turning around, he found a young girl in an adorable maid uniform standing there.

Dark brown hair is a little wavy. Her Herochromia eyes were beautiful. She is the former leader of «Division Rupture» and is currently a personal servant serving Minerva, Karmila Freya.

"Karmila, thank you so much for the information you gave us yesterday."

In response to Kaizo's thanks, she said, "I just did my part naturally as an ally of «Team Salamander»."

Karmila silently shook her head and called out to Kaizo in a worried tone, "Kaizo..."

"Hmm?"

"Please, come back safe and sound."

"Yes, don't worry. We will definitely return with a win."

"Mmm, seriously, Karmila, is that all you're gonna say?"

As Minerva teased Karmila jokingly, Karmila immediately blushed in embarrassment, "A-what are you talking about!?"

"The princess maiden responsible for the lead has arrived. Time to go."

"Understood."

Saying goodbye to Karmila and the others in front of the castle residence, «Tim Salamander» departs.

****

Following the lead of the princess maidens leading the way, the group walked inside the forest. Since special transportation magic is being used this time, the transmission location is not at «True Sanctuary» but at the four temples within the forest.

"Everyone listen carefully, let's make a final confirmation." Victoria walked over while raising her index finger.

"After being moved to the field, we should prioritize meeting with teammates. Before our team is assembled, try to avoid unnecessary battles as much as possible. This applies even if the enemy is alone."

Their main strategy was discussed in the meeting last night. Other than Kaizo, all other teammates should avoid one-on-one combat as much as possible. They had to fight as a team from start to finish.

Even though Victoria and the girls were great Spirit Contractors, they still faced great difficulty going head-to-head with the ace-level Spirit Contractor participating in the current «Steel Sword» Festival.

Let alone Rei Assar, as soon as one of them faced Mia si «Queen» from «Instructional» School, Dragon Knight Viona or Paladin Luna Airis, the chances of winning were slim.

...

*Connected.....

*Note: This story is fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene, or the story, it is a mere coincidence and there is no element of intent.