The Story of Demon Hunter

The Golden Backed Abyss Crocodile

Meanwhile, at the place where Arima was.

“Until when will you keep your mouth shut, Old Man? If you say it, I will end your suffering.”

Arima crouched down with a lazy expression. The iru man stared at the snake demon figure in front of him. The bottom of the creature's body was a snake, the top was human-like but covered in scales, and the head part resembled a king cobra.

The condition of the demon in front of Arima was without bad. His entire body was tied up with fiery red chains. The outside of the scales is scorched. The smell of burning skin spreads.

Not only was it red, but the chains used to bind the creature were also created from special talismans. Almost like iron heated in high temperatures and then used to bind the body of a demon or evil spirit.

“Until whenever the devil won't tell the truth, Arima. We better finish him off and leave this place soon.”

Tsubaki said in an impatient tone. He felt very upset, not at all expecting that their pursuit had become futile.

After chasing for so long, it turns out that Division 6 was fooled by the Demon King's trust general and his partner. They use special techniques to trick by changing their appearance.

So after being chased and defeated, it turned out that what Division 6 was after was not a real Demon King, but a fake one. While the whereabouts of the original Demon King who was heavily injured was completely unknown.

“Go from this place? Looking?” said Arima with a lazy tone. “It was in vain, Tsubaki.”

“Then what do you want to do?” ask Tsubaki.

“After chasing this far, this old demon should have assumed that the Demon King had escaped and the mission was over. That means, he doesn't care about his life at all.

On the other hand, only this old demon knew of the existence of the Demon King. Where is he now and where will he go.

We have to find out his whereabouts or our pursuit of weeks is completely futile.”

“...” Tsubaki just looked at Arima in silence.

“Then when will you interrogate? It has been weeks of chasing, want to spend longer time to ask?”

Hearing the complaint, Arima was silent. He realized that Tsubaki was worried that the Demon King was running away and was no longer being chased.

The problem is that time has passed for a long time. It was only fitting that the Demon King had escaped to another place. So, what they need to do now is gather as much information as they can.

Gather information, prepare for the chase, then fight against the Demon King before the creature fully recovers.

Glancing at the annoyed Tsubaki, Arima said in a lazy tone.

“Remember, Tsubaki. Success only comes to those who want to try. Enlightenment will come to those who are willing to be patient.”

After saying that, Arima turned his gaze back to the one of the snake demon generals in front of him.

***

Meanwhile, in a horse carriage that led to Blackriver City.

“Have you not forgotten about it, Boss? Shouldn't you be the most powerful person among the three of us?”

Seeing Arthur lying down with a blank expression as if losing the light of hope, Joe persuaded him.

Lily herself just sat quietly while giving Arthur a lap pillow. Gently stroked the young man's hair without saying anything.

Looking at the ceiling with an empty face, Arthur muttered.

“After what I went through? How can I be excited, Joe?”