Chapter 31

By the way, I had forgotten to ask Crossel why she said she was bad at dealing with Focalor.

Well, there’s nothing I can do about it, I guess.

"――I hereby command you, in the name of Norman, to appear as swiftly as the wind and show yourself within the magic circle. Come from wherever you are in the world, and answer all my questions rationally. Appear without delay in a form that seems peaceful, and make my wish a reality. Come forth—Forty-First, Focalor!"

As I finished reciting the spell, the magic circle began to glow.

Then, a figure appeared.

"Huh? An angel?"

Such words slipped out.

This was because the figure seemed to have angel wings, just like Crossel.

"Hehehe… Do I look like an angel to you? Indeed, wings are a wonderful thing."

I thought her way of speaking was monotonous.

Then, the light faded, and the figure of a demon became clearly visible.

She did have wings.

However, they were completely different from angel wings. They were more like the wings of a monster.

It was as if the wings of a monster had been attached to a human form.

Her hair was messy, giving a different impression from the neat and tidy Crossel.

"So, why have you summoned me…?"

Her way of speaking was indeed monotonous.

"Well, I called you, Focalor, because I want to learn wind magic."

"Indeed, I am skilled in wind magic… However, why do you want to learn wind magic? Please tell me your reason."

Reason?

When asked like that, nothing comes to mind.

Right now, learning magic itself is fun, so I can’t really give a reason for it.

"I want to become an excellent magician by learning a lot of magic."

I answered cautiously.

"I see, then I must refuse. I do not wish to teach you magic."

For some reason, I was rejected.

"Um, could you tell me why you refuse?"

I can’t just back down without any results.

At the very least, I need to hear the reason and come up with some kind of plan.

"My power can kill many people."

"Huh?"

"That’s why my power should not be taught to just anyone. Because killing people is evil."

What do you mean by that?

Killing is evil? What is this demon talking about?

Demons are supposed to be all about killing, right?

"Um, Focalor, you are a demon, right?"

"Yes, I am a demon, but…"

"Isn’t it quite unusual for a demon to condemn killing as evil…?"

"I am in love with angels."

A demon in love with angels?

What a strange thing to say.

"These wings, I took them from a gargoyle to get closer to an angel. Hehehe… Don’t they suit me? Oops, I didn’t mean to smirk. I must restrain my smile, just like an angel."

Saying this, Focalor pressed her fingers to her lips.

This demon, who claims to be in love with angels, is indeed strange, but her actions are demonic. Taking wings from a gargoyle, for instance.

"That’s why I want to become a guiding presence like an angel. Therefore, I cannot teach you my power to kill people."

"But I don’t want to kill anyone."

"You said you want to become an excellent magician. I know that magicians sometimes kill people in wars."

Focalor is right.

There’s a long history of magic being used in wars.

Now, how can I convince her?

I thought about it, and one idea came to mind.

"Hey, Focalor. You say you’re in love with angels, but do you actually help people?"

"Well, um, I have helped people before."

Focalor said this, her words trailing off.

As I expected, she doesn’t help people much. After all, it’s not easy to help people in the demon world.

"Focalor, how about we start helping people together?"

"Helping people?"

"Of course, you wouldn’t refuse, right?"

"No, I wouldn’t refuse helping people."

Focalor agreed.

Here’s my plan.

If I make Focalor help people and show her how useful magic can be in helping others, she will likely teach me wind magic.

So, it was decided that Focalor and I would start helping people together.