Academy’s Weapon Replicator

Chapter 146: Hell (3)

Frondier clenched his fists, and blood flowed from the inside of his fists.

Belphegor is easy-going, but Frondier is not.

“Keuuu!!”

Pain is not the only thing eating away at Frontier’s insides. Fear is also rising.

‘Is this the sense of change!’

Frondier recalled the time when he absorbed a black monster in the past. When they were replaced by mana, did it feel similar to this?

If you lose your mind even a little, you might really die.

The structures of humans and demons are almost identical. Frontier personally confirmed this.

There is only one difference.

Just wings.

“uuu… … !”

Crunch, crunch!

I can hear the sound of my bones shifting.

Originally, he used black cloth to imitate wings, but now it’s time to really put wings on his back. The bones were twisted and the muscles were stretched around the wing bones.

Belphegor called Frondier as a ‘devil’, and Frondier met the conditions to become a devil.

By contract, in order to meet the conditions of both sides, everything Frontiere has is turned into a devil.

A few seconds after my body started to change.

Ssuk, Ssuk!

The sound of the floor scraping was heard on both sides of the Frontier. I looked to the side without thinking.

‘… … !’

The growing wing bones were making a sound as they touched the floor.

He is becoming a devil. Frontier felt it.

Quaaa, the Black Heavens gathered behind me. It wasn’t just the back. All of Helheim’s mana he had was being absorbed into his body.

Now, the black cloth is no longer something he carries around as a necklace, but has begun to become a part of him.

Black Heaven is originally mana. In the process of changing the body into a demon, Helheim’s mana fuses with Frondier to obtain demon characteristics closer to mana than humans.

result.

[this… … !]

Satan made a sound.

Wings begin to grow on Frondeer’s back, most of which are black.

Frontier’s aura has truly turned into that of the devil. It’s not an ordinary devil either. A frontier who originally used an ecclexis that was clearly different from others. Even if you go from human to demon, your status does not change.

No, rather.

[It seems like you are your true self, devil!]

One of the three Moirai shouted.

Just as they thought, Frontier’s Ecclesis is truly a match for the devil.

All of his temperament, attitude, and abilities.

Maybe it’s not the devil but rather—

Sreuk.

The heartbeat subsides, and the wings lower.

Silence has come.

“… … Phew.”

Frondier sighed. The pain subsided as if the change had ended.

That means soon.

“This is what it feels like.”

It means that you have become a devil.

And a gate opened before his eyes.

[Hey, Frontier.]

Belphegor finally appeared beyond the gate. He sat down as he was and greeted Frontier. There was no dignity in sitting with your butt on the ground instead of a chair. Rather, it was more like Belphegor.

[I’m glad things worked out well.]

“What do you think the probability of success is?”

[well? I don’t know how to measure probability.]

This b*stard.

The one who is more desperate in this situation is Frondier, but Belphegor also came to kill Nidhogg. That must have been quite a risk.

But after doing that much work, you don’t care about the probability of success. This place is a gathering place for crazy people.

There Belphegor opened his mouth.

[Frondier, the contract is not over yet.]

“what?”

[You probably remember. The devil’s job is to grant wishes and take souls. I called you, so you must grant my wish.]

“… … I don’t care about your soul. “I don’t really want to have it.”

[kk. Do it your way. In any case, you are in a position where you have to grant my wish.]

Belphegor laughed with a cheerful expression.

I actually took a hit. Frondier has responded to Belphegor’s call, so he has no choice but to grant his wish.

“What is your wish?”

[It’s a simple thing.]

As he spoke, Belphegor glanced at Satan.

[Now the worlds of gods and devils are connected. Thanks to someone’s hard work.]

At that, Satan’s face becomes grim. Of course, that was what he was aiming for, and Belphegor’s languid smile only deepened that much.

In fact, due to Satan’s manipulation, the worlds of God and the devil are now connected. The proof is that Belphegor, who was originally supposed to go to hell if he falls from the Seven Deadly Sins, is in Nastrond.

Satan’s original plan was to gather the positions of the gods to become the undisputed king of demons, and since he actually became king, the plan can be considered a success.

[Kill all the Seven Deadly Sins and the main gods. That is my wish.]

At this moment, what Satan has done actually drives a knife into his back.

[what!]

[what!]

Satan and the three goddesses are surprised at the same time. Moirai, in particular, was even more surprised as he did not know that the ‘main god’ was mentioned.

[Belphegor! What on earth are you thinking!]

[What do you think? Above me, there are only the Seven Deadly Sins and the Lord. If I kill them all, I will be king. Ha ha ha ha ha.]

Belphegor smiles dryly.

Belphegor came down from the Seven Deadly Sins.

So even if you kill all the Seven Deadly Sins, you don’t belong.

But everyone here knows.

Belphegor is not interested in being a ‘king’.

There’s another plan hidden inside.

[Don’t be too scared, Satan.]

[!]

Belphegor laughed bitterly.

[Could Frontier really kill the Seven Deadly Sins? The seven most powerful demons. If you kill Frontier, everything will be resolved. What are you so worried about?]

[Hey, b*stard… … !]

Satan gritted his teeth at Belphegor’s sarcasm.

Then, his expression changed, he turned his back and disappeared.

[hmm. But my head is still spinning. I went to summon the Seven Deadly Sins.]

When Belphegor said that, Frondier looked at Moirae without thinking.

No, I tried to see them, but they had already disappeared.

“Frondier!”

At that time, Elodie’s voice was heard from afar.

I saw Selena completely dominate it, and it looks like she finally shook it off.

“… … !”

Elodie’s eyes widened as she reached Frondier.

Frontier spread its wings. Additionally, the scent of mana is different. So much so that I doubted whether what was in front of me was Frontier.

Moreover, in front of it was an open gate, and beyond was the figure of Belphegor, whom she had seen once before.

Elodie had never imagined this, but she knew it intuitively.

“… … you… … .”

Elodie looked like she was about to cry.

Frontier became a demon.

“Don’t make that face.”

On the other hand, Frondier looks at Elodie with a calm smile.

“I am who I am.”

“… … know.”

Elodie shook her head as if shaking off her sadness.

“Rudra says you will die. “I will sacrifice my life to become a soul and be sucked into Yggdrasil.”

Rudra read Satan’s plan and made the same judgment as them.

In other words, no one expected Frontier to become a devil. Except Belphegor, who prepared for this task.

Elodie smiled sadly.

“… … “Isn’t it better now than dying?”

“okay. “Better than dying.”

Frontier became a demon. This is something that cannot be reversed.

However, Elodie has seen many demons. Among them, there was one on her side. Arald, Lili, and many demons under his command were like that.

Just because she’s a devil, Elodie’s mind cannot be changed.

“… … “Elodie.”

“huh?”

“Go tell everyone. “Be prepared.”

“prepare?”

“Maybe the gods will come.”

“what?”

Frondier explained the situation to Elodie.

Belphegor makes a wish to kill the main god and all of the Seven Deadly Sins, and Frondier has no choice but to accept it.

If we think about this situation, we can infer how the gods will appear. Frontier’s words were valid.

“The idea is to attack humans and trap you in this world.”

“that’s right. And honestly, it’s a pretty effective strategy.”

Frontier has been moving to save humans so far. Anyone who has seen Frontier knows this.

So it’s the same this time too.

If the gods attack humans, Frondier will return to save them.

However, there is one loophole in this idea.

“… … “It’s this again.”

Elodie sighed. He smiled bitterly.

Frontier also smiled.

“That’s right, this one again.”

A single spear that pierces the enemy’s stronghold while the enemy attacks your camp.

When it becomes that one spear, Frontier trusts everyone and rushes towards the enemy camp.

To put it nicely, it is idealistic, and to put it plainly, it is reckless.

If you say it badly.

“It’s like you.”

“… … Sorry.”

Frontier had no choice but to apologize.

“I wanted to follow you.”

Because I know Elodie’s heart.

Elodie cast her eyes aside for a moment, looking lonely, then raised her head and smiled.

“There’s nothing we can do. Because you need me to stop the gods! “There is no other wizard as strong as me.”

“huh. Since you are here, I can go.”

“Be sure to come back.”

To Elodie’s words, Frontier would not have been able to answer just a moment ago.

I thought it would be impossible. So I couldn’t answer Ampere.

But it’s different now.

“huh.”

Frontier opens up new possibilities.

“I will definitely come back.”

Although not everything went as planned.

Although I can’t be human anymore.

As Elodie said, you can come back.

[Sorry to interrupt this sentimental scene, but I don’t have time anymore. Come over the gate, Frontier.]

Belphegor spoke there.

Frondier nodded.

“Please do me a favor, Elodie.”

“huh.”

Sigh.

Frondier crossed the gate, and Elodie waved her hand in farewell.

In front of Frontier, who was waving his hand, the gate gradually closed.

Elodie, left alone, stopped fluttering her hands, bent them slightly, and slowly lowered them.

“… … Frontier. “I have been for a long time.”

I wanted to protect you.

So I became stronger. I really did my best.

Didn’t you believe it?

Or did he laugh and say it was a stupid idea?

Or, did you stop me from doing that?

or not.

“… … “Did you tell me you were grateful?”

Frontier. It’s as you said.

I’m a strong wizard and I have to protect others.

Because that’s your wish.

So I can’t be with you.

“… … Frontier, frontier.”

… … Pron.

Okay.

Elodie covered her face with both hands.

My teeth are clenched, my shoulders are shaking without anyone noticing.

I bow my head and silent tears flow.

Just like my childhood habits.

Even crying was difficult.

“Fron… … . Pron.”

A trembling voice leaks through the crying.

I tried to protect you for such a long time.

I believed that one day I would stand next to you.

That role.

perhaps.

“I guess it’s not me… … . Pron… … .”

* * *

Frondier crossed the gate and reached Nastrond.

In front of him, of course, was Belphegor.

But Belphegor looked at Frondier and silently gestured behind him with his chin.

Let’s look back at that place,

“… … “Sorry for being late, Frontier.”

Selena rose from the shadow of the Frontier, kneeling on one knee and bowing her head deeply.

“Selena? How did you… … .”

No matter how excellent your shadow transference is, you cannot cross the world.

“… … I see “It’s been hiding in the shadows from the beginning.”

Selena nodded at him.

Frondier exhaled for a moment and then made a stern expression.

“I never called you. Selena. What were you thinking when you came down here? “This place is literally,”

“It’s hell, Frontier.”

“… … !”

“Didn’t you say you would follow me?”

Selena always talked.

The exaggerated and clichéd things she said finally came true one day.

It’s the same this time too.

“… … okay.”

To be honest, this is reassuring for Frontier as well. Selena can deal with loopholes that Frontier could not foresee. This is true in combat situations, tactically, and psychologically.

‘So it wasn’t Elodie who released the restraint, but Selena released the restraint on Elodie?’

So why?

What did Selena hear from Elodie when she released the restraints?

“Stand up, Selena. “I told you not to lower your posture like that.”

“… … .”

“Selena?”

“sorry. for a moment.”

Selena paused before speaking.

When I looked closely, I saw that she was faintly trembling.

“Would you please wait a moment… … ?”

You don’t have to show your face.

Even a child knows.

Selena is crying.

I didn’t want to show Frondier, so I just lowered my head and tears fell to the ground.

“I’ll stand up right away.”

─Selena, protect Frontier.

─Perhaps I… … .

From now on, Frontier will never know the reason.

That’s why Selena cried.