Chapter 63

"Vampire"

It is a race of demons that ranks high among the many demon races.

Possessing both high physical abilities and intelligence, they are an all-around race skilled in the use of magic.

On the other hand, due to their low reproductive capabilities, they are a rare race with a small population.

"I never thought you would be that vampire. I'm surprised."

"Our vampire clan was on the brink of extinction 300 years ago. The one who saved us from that crisis was King Testarossa. Therefore, even after King Testarossa disappeared, our clan continued to believe he was still alive and searched the world for him."

"Such a thing..."

Luisha felt sad upon learning that they had been searching for Testarossa, who was impossible to find, for 300 years. However, she was also a little happy to know that there were still people in this world who cherished Testarossa. She wasn't alone.

"And while gathering information about King Testarossa in the human kingdom, the person who appeared before me... was you. A human with King Testarossa's magic. In other words, you are the true enemy of King Testarossa."

"Wait a minute! Why does that make me the enemy!?"

"It's simple. There are two ways to steal someone else's magic. One is to continuously receive magic over a very long time. However, that method is impossible for you, a short-lived species."

Luisha remained silent, thinking, "But that method..." but she didn't say anything. She knew they wouldn't believe her if she told them about the Infinite Prison now.

"The other way is to take a life. By taking the life of someone with a royal crest, you can gain a bit of their power. I don't know how you did it, but you took King Testarossa's life and gained his power, didn't you?"

"No, that's not true..."

"Are you still going to deny it? It seems further questioning is futile."

With that, Iris began to gather an immense amount of magic. It was on a completely different scale from the magic she used earlier. It seemed she was serious about killing Luisha.

Seeing this, Luisha also began to gather magic.

"I can't die here. For the sake of helping your master, too."

"What nonsense... Well, it doesn't matter. This is the end. Prepare yourself, Upper Blood Cross Lance!"

Iris created a massive red spear in the shape of a cross. The spear, infused with an enormous amount of magic, was launched at Luisha, spinning at high speed.

"Pay for your sins with your life!"

Iris, being a young vampire, had never met Testarossa. However, she had heard stories about him from her parents since she was a child, and her respect for him was almost like a religion. Her deep hatred for Luisha, whom she believed to be the enemy of her king, manifested as the power of her magic.

"That's a powerful magic. But when it comes to devotion to the king, I'm not losing either."

Luisha gathered the magic of Testarossa that lay dormant in his body and constructed a spell. It was a spell that Testarossa had once favored, and Luisha had inherited it faithfully in the Infinite Prison.

"Die!!"

The spear approached with a screeching sound, but Luisha remained calm. He had faith in the magic he had received from Testarossa.

"Shine! Magic Cannon!!"

From Luisha's clasped hands, a block of magic that shone with a golden radiance was released.

When this magic collided with Iris's spell, it absorbed Iris's magic and then dissipated into particles of light.

This spell, devised and created by Testarossa, was designed to counter magic, analyzing and neutralizing the opponent's spell. It was a gentle spell befitting Testarossa, a pacifist.

"No... This magic...!!"

Seeing the Magic Cannon, Iris fell to her knees. It was because this magic was identical to the special magic of the king that she had heard about since she was a child. Even if someone had killed the king and stolen his magic, they wouldn't be able to use this spell. So who was this boy in front of her?

For the first time, Iris calmed down and asked Luisha.

"Who are you...!?"

Luisha, sensing that Iris no longer had the will to fight, approached the kneeling Iris and extended his hand.

"I am the king's disciple. Just like you, I want to help the great King Testarossa."

With that, Luisha grabbed her hand and smiled.