Chapter 79

### Sacred Magic.

It refers to magic that can be wielded by borrowing the power of angels.

And angels are beings created by God.

Their role is to act as God's hands and feet, ensuring the smooth operation of this world.

Therefore, angels are endowed with various abilities.

"--- Agreas, Second in the Hierarchy"

The human floating in mid-air spoke these words and created countless spears made of earth.

"--- Zagan, Sixty-First in the Hierarchy"

This time, the earth spears began to transform into iron spears.

"I see, so you possess the power of a demon!"

Malkuthias was certain of this.

Interesting, not a bad opponent for the prelude to the Holy War.

"Go!"

With the command, countless iron spears came rushing at him.

However, Malkuthias was not intimidated.

Among sacred magic, the most valuable was the magic of barriers.

His barrier magic would protect him.

A barrier, resembling a magic circle, spread around Malkuthias.

It deflected all the iron spears.

"You really can use sacred magic. But it's strange. Why can you use sacred magic when you are a fallen angel?"

Even in the midst of battle, the human spoke casually.

However, Malkuthias was not so petty as to ignore the conversation.

"It's because I have delved into the depths of sacred magic."

"Depths...?"

"Yes! I am not just a fallen angel. One day, I will surpass God and take this world into my hands. It is only natural that I can use sacred magic, as I am like a god!"

"Well, I didn't mean your ambition, I wanted to know the specific method."

"Hahaha, I won't tell a mere lackey like you."

"Alright, then I'll see it with my own eyes."

Instantly, just like before, iron spears came rushing at him.

However, he had already proven that his barrier could defend against such attacks.

"Hahahaha, such a weak attack will never work on me, a god-like being!!"

"Indeed, it's quite solid."

"Ah, right. This means your attacks are ineffective against me. So, give up, boy. I won't teach you the secrets of sacred magic!"

"Then, let's see you get serious."

Serious...?

What is this human talking about?

I have already discerned that the attack just now was his maximum firepower.

"Learn to speak more sensibly."

"Let's try summoning the power of a demon to one-thirtieth of its full strength. Come forth, Crossel, Forty-Ninth in the Hierarchy."

Instantly, light emanated from the human's entire body.

When he realized it, the human's appearance had changed.

First, angel wings sprouted from his back, and his hair had grown longer. His facial features had also become more androgynous.

"I usually don't go this far in front of people because it changes my appearance, but since no one is watching now, it's fine."

With a nonchalant expression, the human, who was just a human a moment ago, said this.

I see.

He has raised the power of the demon within him to near its limit. Normally, doing so would result in the mind being taken over and becoming a demon, but this human is not ordinary.

However, there was something that caught Malkuthias' attention more than this fact.

"Did you just say Crossel?"

"Yes, I did?"

Crossel. It was a name that Malkuthias could not ignore, the name of a fallen angel.

Because—.

"Why are you speaking the name of my fiancée, youuuuuuuuuuuu!!"

"Eh..."

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What is this person saying...

I was stunned by Malkuthias' words.

Is Crossel really his fiancée?

I remember that when I summoned Malkuthias, Crossel had refused to meet and left on her own. Could there be a connection?

"Mr. Norman, that person is completely lying! Please don't believe him!"

Suddenly, Crossel's voice echoed in my head.

Usually, I keep the power of the demon I summon to about one-seventieth, but this time I raised it to one-thirtieth.

As a result, my appearance changed.

I remember the first time I summoned Crossel.

Back then, because I had absorbed Crossel completely, my appearance had changed to that of a woman.

Going that far makes it impossible to control the power, so this time I kept it more restrained.

I still have angel wings and long hair, which are influenced by Crossel, but I remain a man.

However, this form is surprisingly convenient.

Thanks to the angel wings, I can fly.

Also, it seems I have absorbed Crossel's consciousness.

"So, why is he saying such things?"

"He's my stalker. I'm really troubled by him. I only like... Mr. Norman..."

The latter part was mumbled in a low voice, so I couldn't hear it clearly. But I can imagine what she said.

"If Crossel is troubled, I need to stop him."

"That's not something I can ask of Mr. Norman..."

"If Crossel is troubled, I can't just ignore it. After all, Crossel is my important demon."

"Hau..."

"Huh? Are you okay?"

Crossel made a strange sound, so I couldn't help but worry.

"N-no, I just got a little flustered. So, don't worry about it."

Crossel said this with a bashful tone.

Since that's what she said, I'll try not to worry about it.

"Hey, what are you mumbling to yourself!"

Suddenly, I turned back to Malkuthias.

Indeed, from Malkuthias' perspective, it must look like I'm talking to myself.

"I was talking to Crossel."

"What? Crossel is here!? Where is she!?"

Saying this, Malkuthias looked around frantically.

"Crossel, tell him you don't like him."

"Crossel says she doesn't like you."

"Bullshit!? Don't lie to me!"

"It's not a lie!"

Crossel shouted loudly, but Malkuthias couldn't hear her.

After all, Crossel's consciousness is inside me.

"I've decided. I won't hold back just because you're human. I will kill you."

Malkuthias glared.

Kill, huh? That's quite violent.

"Then, let's go to Round 2."

Since that's the case, I'll also go all out.

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