Chapter 372 - Eve Speed

Chapter 372 - Eve Speed


……Ahh, I see.
The reason Liz had specified this route———–
[I understand.]
I said.
[Please bring that person here.]
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[Fufu…… That’s quite the imposing attire, Milord.]
As soon as she met me, the corner of her lips rose to a smile.
[You seem well.]
Taking off my Fly King mask……
[Eve.]
Just now, I had invited Eve Speed into my tent.
[It’s been a while, Touka.]
Eve, who came to visit me, appeared in her human form.
Seemingly having anticipated the question I was about to ask……
[Erika invented a magic tool that can condense magic power itself and store it for a certain period of time. And so, using that magic tool, I can take on this form by myself.]
Eve proudly puffed out her chest.
I don’t know the details but……
Isn’t that quite an impressive invention on a global scale?
[Piggii♪]
Pigimaru slithered his way on my shoulder.
[Hmm? Pigimaru is here too huh. You’ve gotten good at concealing your presence.]
[Pigi~~♪]
[It’s been a while since we’ve met, so it seems he wants to go over to you.]
After I handed him to Eve, Pigimaru climbed onto her shoulder.
[Pinyuiii~~♪]
He happily rubs cheeks (I think?) with Eve.
[Fufu…… I’m glad to see you again too, Pigimaru.]
[……Anyhow, it’s impressive you managed to come through the Demon Zone.]
“Umu”, Eve crossed her arms with a smug look on her face.
[I’ve got several factors that allowed me to do so.]
Eve smirked, showing the white teeth at the corner of her mouth.
[After we left the house in that magic chariot, Erica immediately started working on the next one. After that, she made them for individual use. Well, this time it wasn’t chariot-shaped, being more like a horse-shaped magic creature.]
Having such credibility through analysis is typical of Hijiri.
That said, I don’t feel like my mind has gotten any sharper……
Perhaps, my “intuition” and “perception” are also derived from .
Thereupon, Eve’s slack expression disappeared.
However, what replaced it wasn’t a stern expression, but one showing concern.
[The way I see it…… I think the completion of these magic tools was also due to Erika’s unwavering efforts. Erika had already laid out the groundwork almost to completion. No matter how many flashes of insight Hijiri’s advice may have given her, without that groundwork———- I think she might not have reached her answer.]
[She believed and continued to make it after all.]
All by herself……
In the hopes of someday defeating Vysis……
So that she can be ready when someone wants to shoot their attack.
[Even after you left, Erika was immersed in research and creation. Perhaps meeting you, who were traveling to defeat Vysis, gave her hope. Fufu…… Seeing her immerse herself like that, I think it’s great that Liz and I, who support her in daily life, are here.]
Recalling something, I asked her a question.
[Regarding that recognition inhibition magic tool, was it improved to last until you left Erika’s house and got out of the Demon Zone?]
[No, as expected, just like that magic chariot, it still only lasts until I’m able to leave the Demon Zone’s deep area.]
Incidentally, it seems its effect is limited only to Golden-eyed monsters.
Also, even if it could be made, there was a limit to the number due to time and material constraints.
Thus, unfortunately, we can’t incorporate it into the upcoming decisive battle.
[So, you just pass through the rest with your own skills?]
[Umu, it’s understandable why you’re asking that.]
Back then……
“I might be perceived as a monster and not be targeted in the Demon Zone.”
She had said something like that but……
Up to the end———– That Dark Elf’s being considerate.
Also……
[Eve.]
[Umu.]
[There was no guarantee that you would safely pass through the Demon Zone.]
[That’s true.]
[With that determination in mind, you rushed over here.]
That’s why……
[I mean…… Thanks.]
Hearing my words, she closed her eyes again and with her hands on her waist, Eve slightly smiled.
[Don’t worry about it. Besides, this is also to protect this world…… the world Liz will live in from now on. If that Vysis disappears, the world will become more livable for that girl. Most of all———— I’m also a senior member of the Fly King Squadron after all.]

With eyes lit by strong determination, Eve grinned.
[If the leader heads off to the decisive battle, then as one of your followers, I must also be given a chance to shine.]
……Even so……
Is it perhaps because she’s like an early member of the Fly King Squadron?
[Hmm? What’s the matter, Touka?]
[I’m just thinking…… How should I say this———— You really are easy to talk to after all.]