Black Iron Magician

Vakala checked his watch (Made in Zex) and muttered so meaningfully. I see, it’s that time already, huh. Alright! I will do it. I can’t show an unsightly figure in front of my disciple. This Deris will do a once-in-a-lifetime big job! However, I’m worried about the compensation for the damage, so let’s get a generous congratulatory gift from the Great Eight Demons later. Yeah.

「Well then, the bride and groom―― one of them is already here, huh. I’m sorry, the bride will enter now!」

Whoosh, fire pillars were formed on the path that Vakala pointed. I’m sure that everyone thinks that it’s like an entrance scene of pro wrestling or boxing, and not something for a bride to walk through. Yeah, I think so too.

「In the west, the direction of the red dragon! Nell Lemure!」

「「「Oohhh…!」」」

Nell, who has changed her dress, appeared in a different dress from the dress she was wearing at the church. Different from the previous wedding dress, this time she’s wearing a pure white dress with light armor. No matter how you look at it, you can only think of it as a battle dress. The skirt has suggestive slits, which put emphasis on functionality, and it’s as erotic as Touko’s dress. The admiration voices a while ago are the proof.

「Nell, even though you are an enemy, you are not bad…!」

Even Lily, the eros leader of the red-light district, acknowledged it. Her style is a foul play after all. And Lily, she’s not an enemy, but an ally.

By the way, the direction of the red dragon mentioned in the introduction is this world’s version of the azure dragon, white tiger, and such. This metaphor can be changed depending on the occasion or the region. And in this case, I guess the bright red flame was adopted as Nell’s image color. And in the opposite direction of the red dragon――

「――In the east, the direction of the black butterfly! Mary Galiry!」

「I came!」

The one who appeared with the fake name was the third rank of the Great Eight Demons, Maria Irygal in a jet-black gothic dress. Probably following her 『Vampire Princess』 nickname, she somewhat looks like a princess. In contrast to Nell’s dress, she barely shows her skin, and she also wears elbow gloves and tights to cover her skin. On her head, she wears a cute gold crown that makes you wonder if it’s a real crown. ‘Is this little girl going to be the opponent!?’ Everyone reacted the same, they are surprised.

「Ara, you came in a rather plain appearance. I thought you would appear in a flashy outfit.」

「Hmph! If you wear something indecent, you won’t be able to truly fascinate others, you know? Well, Nell is still a kid, so I think it’s a bit early for you to understand.」

「Fufu, you are desperately trying to look grown up as usual―― sorry, I mean, you sure have a way with words. I can’t help but smile.」

「Wah, what a coincidence! I was thinking about the same thing~」

「「……… *Smile*」」

Maybe it’s hopeless.

「Shishō, that girl is the Great Eight Demons――」

「Ahh, she’s hiding her identity right now. As for the setting, she is a princess of a certain country and a unified world champion, which sounds like a joke, but… I’ll just say that it’s not entirely wrong.」

「U-Um…. Since she’s going to be Nell-san’s opponent, it means that she’s really strong, right?」

「First, she’s without a doubt one of the strongest people you can count with one hand. Haru, you can think that she’s one of your ultimate goals. Don’t miss this battle, okay?」

「Yes!」

Yeah, it’s not everyday that you get the chance to see the battle of the Great Eight Demons up close. That’s why I wanted to show this to Haru. I’m sure that Haru will get something out of this battle. But, I feel like I underestimated the price for this, no, it’s too late now….

「Huh? The sword on Shishō’s waist is….」

「You noticed, huh?」

It seems that Chinatsu has noticed Nell’s weapon. The sword on her waist is not a substitute for the Flame Magic Sword Pluto that she handed over to Chinatsu. It’s Nell’s beloved sword, the real Flame Magic Sword Pluto.

「At this level, your ordinary excellent swords won’t be able to endure it. So, we decided to borrow it for a while.」

「When did you…?」

Well, with the power of Alezel, it was in an instant.

「When this battle is over, we’ll turn it back into a staff and return it to you, so please be patient.」

「No, it’s originally Nell-shishō’s sword, so I don’t mind…. As the vice leader, I’ll once again speak for all the knights. Is it really going to be okay? Is the venue won’t be blown away?」

「……… Hey, worrying about the groom’s failure at such a joyous occasion is a nonsense question. It’s so unlike you, Chinatsu.」

「That subtle pause is already questionable. Even if it’s nonsense, people’s lives come first. I will proceed with the evacuation――」

「――Goddess Chinatsu, stop! That’s bad! Nell will kill me because of the lack of preparation!」

「Then, what are you going to do? …… Eh, what did you say, Goddess?」

Oops, my tongue slipped. Still, if the guests are evacuated, complaints from Nell and the Great Eight Demons are inevitable. I have to avoid that.

「You don’t have to do that. I’ll take responsibility as the person concerned! I’m also thinking about measures in case of emergency. So, don’t be hasty…!」

「Chinatsu-san, let’s believe in Shishō. We are talking about Shishō here, there’s no way he would propose such an event without any plan!」

「…… That’s right, there’s no way Deris-san would do something reckless like this without any plan. I’m sorry, Deris-san.」

「No, well, yeah.」

They are trusting me, but why do I feel that they being are a little sarcastic?

Oops, it seems that a fierce war of words was taking place between Nell and Maria while we were talking. A flame is lit on Nell’s Pluto, and the heat reaches here slightly. It’s time to seriously put up a barrier.

「「You stupid!」」

「Oh, I have a feeling this is going to be a fierce battle even before it starts! Both sides are throwing abuse at each other without taking a step back!」

「Hey, Vakala.」

「Hm? What’s wrong, Deris?」

「Let’s start this now. If not, they will start it on their own even before you declare it.」

「That’s not good. Well, everyone, it’s finally time for the super surprise battle! The rules are different from the previous battle, a contact with the barrier and the stage won’t result in defeat. They will fight until both are satisfied! Don’t worry, the groom Deris will do his job properly!」

「「「Oohhh!」」」

Hey, don’t raise the bar!

「Both of you, are you ready?」

「Of course. Just start already.」

「Ahaha, how long has it been since the last time I went all out? You should be honored, Nell!」

Did she say ‘all out’ just now? She did, right?

「Alright, let’s start it. Then―― let the match begin!」

At that moment, the earth trembled.