In short, Ise and my other servants here won’t be participating in a game for a while.”
“So does that mean that Kiba and the others haven't played in that game yet?”
“Yeah.”
Kiba answers my question. The world of Devils is strange. I used to imagine them being evil and scary, but it looks like my imagination is incorrect. Or maybe I feel like that because I’m still ignorant of the ways of the Devils' world. Before that, there is something that is bothering me. Yeah, my position is a [Piece]. “Buchou, what is my role and traits? And what piece am I?”
“Ise, you are—”
Buchou stops there. I also know the reason why. I can feel chills all over my body. That’s because of the presence of the enemy and its intent to kill became much stronger. There is something approaching us! Even a guy like me who just turned into a Devil knows it. “I can smell something disgusting. But I can also smell something delicious. Is it sweet? Or is it sour?”
A low voice which is coming from below the ground. This weirdness isn’t normal. Just hearing its voice scares me. “Stray Devil Vaizor. We are here to eliminate you." Buchou says that. “Ketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketa……”
The abnormal laughter echoes around us. Ah, I now clearly understand. This isn’t a laugh of a human. It’s also not a laugh of a Devil that I know of. Nggh……
A topless woman appears from the shadow. But the woman’s body is floating. No. STEP
A heavy footsteps. The next thing that appears is the body of a gigantic beast. It’s a grotesque being with an unnatural form having a woman’s upper body and the lower body of a monster. It’s holding something that looks like a spear in both of its hands. The lower body of the monster has four fat legs with sharp claws. Is it a snake tail? Wow! The tail is moving on its own! From the size of it, it’s definitely more than 5 meters tall. If it stands on its hind legs, won't it be much taller? Either way, it’s a monster. Is this also a Devil? Well duh, since Buchou called it a “Stray Devil”. Man, there are things like this as well!? I confirmed it again. Devils are scary! “Leaving your master’s side and rampaging as you please definitely deserve death. In the name of Duke Gremory, I will gladly eliminate you!”
“You are cunning for a little girrrrrrl! I will rip your body, and colour it in red just like your haaaaaaair! !”
The monster barks, but Buchou just laughs with her nose. “Grunts sure do speak in a stylish manner. Yuuto!”
“Yes!”
Swoof! Kiba, who was near me, sprints ahead as soon as Buchou gives him an order. Fast. He’s insanely fast. I can’t even respond to it! “Ise, I will continue from the lecture before.”
Buchou says. Lecture? The thing about Evil Piece’s traits or something? “Yuuto’s position is [Knight]. Its trait is speed. Those who become a [Knight] have their speed increased.”
Just like Buchou said, Kiba’s speed increases, and eventually I wasn’t able to follow his movements with my eyes. The monster is using its spear to attack, but it didn’t seem like it will hit. “And Yuuto’s ultimate weapon is swords.”
Kiba stops and suddenly he is holding onto a European sword. He took it out of the scabbard, and the drawn sword is reflecting the light of the moon. SU! Kiba suddenly disappears again. Next moment, the scream of the monster echoes. “Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
When I looked, both of its arms are cut from its torso along with the spear. Blood gushes out of its wound. “This is Yuuto’s power. Speed that you can’t follow with your eyes, and sword skills of a professional. By combining these two, he becomes the fastest Knight.”
There is a shadow near the monster’s legs…… Wait! That’s Koneko-chan! “Next is Koneko. She is a [Rook]. The trait of a Rook is its—”
“Damn inseeeeeeeeect!”
STOMP! The enormous monster tries to stomp on Koneko-chan! K-Koneko-chan! Hey, she’s in trouble—
But the monster’s foot didn’t hit the ground. It wasn’t able to stomp completely. Gugugu……
The girl with a tiny body is lifting up the monster’s foot. “The trait of a [Rook] is simple. Absolute strength. And also very high defence. It’s impossible for a Devil with that calibre to stamp on Koneko. It can’t crush her.”
LIFT! Koneko-chan completely lifts up the monster. “……Fly”
Koneko-chan jumps high and punches into the monster’s stomach very sharply. BANG! The enormous body of the monster gets thrown backwards. I then remembered the word of the client that loves Koneko-chan, Morisawa-san. —Koneko-chan has extreme strength. She carried me like a princess. It’s not something you call extreme strength! That enormous monster went flying with just one punch! Yeah, I will make sure not to mess with Koneko-chan. I will probably get killed just by getting poked by her finger. Super-human girl. Scary indeed. Morisawa-san who fell in love with her is also scary. “Lastly, Akeno.”
“Yes, Buchou. Ara ara, what should I do?”
Akeno-san is laughing while walking towards the monster that is on the ground after being hit by Koneko-chan. “Akeno is a [Queen]. She’s the one who is the strongest after me. She is the unbeatable Vice-president of our club who has all the traits of [Pawn], [Knight], [Bishop], and [Rook]. “Guuuuuu……!”
The monster stares at Akeno-san. Akeno-san makes a fearless laugh after seeing the monster’s gaze. “Ara ara, seems like you still have some energy left in you. Then how about this?”
Akeno-san puts her hands towards the sky. FLASH! Next instant, the sky sparkles, and a lightning bolt strikes down the monster. “Gagagagagagagagagagagagaaa!”
The monster gets electrified violently. Its entire body gets burnt and smoke are coming out from it. “Ara ara, looks like you still have some energy in you. Looks like you can take more.”
FLASH! Another lightning bolt hit the monster. “Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! The monster gets electrified again. It already sounds like its dying. Even so, Akeno-san strikes down the third lightning. Akeno-san's face while striking down the lightning bolt looks scary and cold even though she is smiling. Uwaah. That person is enjoying it…… She’s laughing after all. “Akeno excels at attacks using demonic-powers. She could use natural elements like lightning, ice, and fire. And most of all, she is the ultimate sadist.”
Buchou confesses it like if it’s nothing. A sadist!? That’s not something you call a sadist!? “Usually, she’s very kind, but once the battle starts, she won’t stop until she calms down.”
“……Uuu, I’m scared of Akeno-san.”
“You don’t have to be afraid, Ise. Akeno is very kind to comrades, so it’s not a problem. She even said that you were cute. Next time, get spoiled by her. She will definitely hug you kindly.”
“Ufufufufufufufu. How much of my lightning can you take? Right, monster-san? You still can’t die yet, okay? The one who finishes you off will be my master. Ohohohohohohoho!”
……Buchou, I’m getting very scared of the person in front of me who is laughing very loudly.... I thought she was the one with the most common sense……
She is a Devil after all.