Witch.
This word has always been a taboo among the major nations of this continent. Under the deterrence of the Witch Cult, few dared to delve deeply into it or investigate it.
But now, abruptly learning from Suke that the Three Great Demon Beasts endangering the world were actually created by a Witch, the group felt not only astonishment but also a sense of 'as expected'.
"The White Whale, the Great Rabbit, and the Black Serpent."
"You might not believe it, but that Witch of Gluttony's original intention in creating these Three Great Demon Beasts was merely because she wanted to eliminate 'hunger' in the world."
Floating in the air, Suke lay on his side, explaining to the team of candidates riding Earth Dragons on the ground below:
"The colossal White Whale can provide a massive feast for people to gorge themselves on. The infinitely reproducing Great Rabbit can be used for livestock farming."
"As for the Black Serpent, it is purely a tool for killing—that Witch of Gluttony believed that as long as the world's population decreased, the resources allocated per person would increase, and the problem of hunger would naturally be solved."
"That is the origin of the Three Great Demon Beasts."
"How twisted and evil..."
Riding an Earth Dragon at the forefront of the formation, the armored Crusch revealed a look of indignation:
"Just like the Witch Cult, leaving aside their original intentions, judging solely by the results, those Witches were indeed all unpardonable villains!"
"If I become the ruler, I will definitely eradicate the Witch Cult thoroughly from within the Kingdom!"
By the time the candidates had assembled their respective teams and set off, it was already dusk.
After learning from Suke that their opponents might include not only the Sin Archbishops of the Witch Cult but also the Three Great Demon Beasts under their control, no one dared to be careless.
Almost all the candidates had deployed the strongest forces available to them.
The private duchy army led by Crusch and the Sword Demon, Wilhelm;
The Iron Fang mercenary group led by Anastasia;
Priscilla even personally took the field wielding the Yang Sword.
This arrogant Bloodstained Bride's strength could actually be considered the strongest in the crowd, excluding Suke, in the absence of Rei-ao-tian (Reinhard).
That guy, as a matter of course, said he had urgent business to attend to and slacked off, directly giving up on this crusade along with Felt. He was playing the role of the mysterious disconnected man.
However, Suke didn't mind. Let him slack off; in such a massive tailwind match, nothing could go wrong even without Rei-ao-tian.
Besides, he was there to hold the fort.
"Starfruit, don't sense it wrong this time."
Suke took the small yellow apple out of his embrace and looked it in the eye:
"Since you said you sensed traces of Chili in the direction of the Mathers domain at the border, then we'll just search for it on the way."
"Starfruit, Starfruit!"
(There's no mistake, Starfruit has already sensed the traces left by Chili!)
The little Junimo spoke with certainty, causing Suke to look toward the direction of the Mathers domain while feeling a bit doubtful inside.
One had to know that the Mathers domain was Roswaal's fiefdom.
That guy Roswaal, did he really not lie to him?
But that demeanor of his wasn't something that could be faked. Suke had even used Magic · [Mimicry (Mind Reading)] on him at the time; every word Roswaal spoke came from genuine sincerity.
Excluding the possibility of Starfruit and the quest description being wrong, then no matter how great the impossibility, it became a certainty.
Roswaal indeed did not lie to Suke, but he merely did not "lie."
There were many ways to make oneself believe firmly in the "falsehoods" one spoke, especially in a world where magic existed.
Was it self-hypnosis? Or memory alteration?
Or perhaps...
The one who held the existence of the Junimo Chili was someone else, and Roswaal was just a medium?
Suke began to guess at various possibilities. The process of finding "Chili" this time was truly shrouded in heavy fog compared to finding "Starfruit" before.
He had used Magic · [Hallucination] countless times already.
But under the information confusion caused by Natsuki Subaru's frequent rewinds in this world, he ultimately ended up with nothing.
"So troublesome. Roswaal, you'd better pray that Chili isn't actually in your house!"
"Otherwise, don't blame me for burning your teacher into ashes and flushing them down the toilet!"
Suke felt annoyed for no reason. In fact, this emotion had appeared many times along the way.
Mainly because Tsukishiro Yuki's replies to his messages had also been intermittent.
Although it hadn't reached the point of losing contact, when this heavy-love Great Witch suddenly stopped being heavy with her gravity, it actually made Suke quite unaccustomed to it.
When he saw Tsukishiro Yuki again, Suke would definitely show her who the true head of the household was!
He would let this Great Witch know the consequences of daring not to reply to his messages instantly!
Woooo—
"Why did fog suddenly rise?"
"Everyone be careful, this is the omen of the Demon Beast White Whale's appearance!"
"Sure enough, just as Mr. Suke said, the White Whale is here!"
Just as the group was about to arrive at the great tree Flugel, a sound like a long train whistle came from the horizon—
Accompanying it was the white fog that suddenly rose up!
"Karsten family retainers, hear my order! Fire the Night-Banishing Shells!"
Crusch, who had long been prepared for this scene, immediately gave the order, having her private army quickly set up the cannons for firing the Night-Banishing Shells from the heavy baggage train in the rear.
"Boom—!"
With the sound of a cannon blast, the night color and thin mist scattered completely, and the earth where the group stood was instantly as bright as day!
And at the same time, the body of the White Whale, one of the Three Great Demon Beasts, large enough to rival a football field of modern civilization, entered everyone's eyes from the sky!
One of the Three Great Demon Beasts that had endangered the world for four hundred years, the Fog Beast that fed on existence, and one of the culprits that caused the death of the previous Sword Saint.
"I have waited fourteen years for this moment, monster!"
The Sword Demon Wilhelm took the lead. Seeing the White Whale appear, he spurred his horse forward without hesitation!
This was somewhat different from the original plot where he waited for an opportunity to strike. Perhaps it was because the combat power gathered this time was stronger.
This old Sword Demon was afraid that if he didn't attack first, he wouldn't get a chance to attack later.
After all, the White Whale held the hatred of killing his wife, and he had sworn to slay it with his own hands!
Floating in the sky, the White Whale sprayed mist from its nose.
Woooo—
It directly ignored the magic unleashed by the human mages on the ground aiming at it, as well as the anti-air magic cannons being loaded by the knights.
Because its hide possessed magic resistance approaching immunity; even the most powerful magic landing on it would decay until not a trace remained.
Floating in the sky, it looked down at the tiny humans swarming toward it on the ground, seemingly thinking about how to have a full meal next.
Woooo—?
"Although I really want to keep you as a Boss for everyone to play with slowly, I'm rather pressed for time right now."
But when a similarly floating human figure appeared near the White Whale's eyeball, the figure abruptly entering its vision caused this massive Demon Beast to shudder in fright, and the situation changed:
"So, I'll just beat you to critical health first."
"That way, they can at least clean you up a bit faster!"
Magic · [Monstrous Strength]
Pu-pa
?!! "Woooooo—"
That was a painful whimper emitted by the Demon Beast White Whale that made eardrums ache!
A mist of exploding blood rose in the sky!
Accompanied by the bursting of one of the White Whale's eyeballs, as the peerless shockwave—powerful enough to collapse mountain ranges—vibrated its brain, the White Whale's massive body suddenly lost its balance!
It plummeted toward the earth like a falling star!
So strong!
Everyone couldn't help but look up in awe at Suke, who hadn't even used a weapon but had blasted the Demon Beast White Whale to the ground with a single punch.
Originally, some people thought that Suke gaining the upper hand in close combat against the Sword Saint Reinhard was merely due to the sharpness of his weapon.
Now, that suspicion completely vanished. Whether in magic or martial force, this man who looked like a farmer was undoubtedly top-tier!
Wilhelm: ...
The Sword Demon rushing at the front felt slightly awkward.
He had just intended to exert force and leap toward the White Whale's head in the air, but now the White Whale had fallen directly before his eyes.
He didn't know how much strength was left in the Demon Beast White Whale, which had one eyeball exploded by Suke and half its head caved in.
Should he hurry up and land a few finishing blows?
Although this counted as avenging his deceased wife, it somehow didn't feel very satisfying?
Clap, clap...
"To defeat our Witch Cult's little pet so quickly... that woman Pandora was not wrong. There is indeed value in my coming here."
However, at this very moment, before everyone could recover from the scene of the White Whale being defeated, a solitary male figure suddenly appeared far away from the group's formation.
It was a plain-looking man with short white hair, wearing a white robe. Accompanied by the action of him walking while clapping, he simply walked out of the night colored by the edge of the Night-Banishing Shells' light.
"I am the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishop of [Greed], Regulus Corneas!"
"I am the most satisfied person in this world, the most complete individual, a great existence whose body and mind are unshakable!"
"Mortals, feel honored that you are able to meet me!"
[Greed Archbishop] Regulus Corneas!
"Hehe, I smell the scent of gourmet food!"
"It looks like a rare gluttonous feast is about to unfold here. I can't wait!"
Accompanied by the [Greed Archbishop] walking out of the night was a short figure with disheveled hair and dark brown skin.
Suke recognized the other party's identity without surprise.
[Gluttony Archbishop] Lye Batenkaitos!
However, this made Suke narrow his eyes involuntarily.
The plot... has changed?
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