Volume 2 Chapter 55 Interrogated by the Demon Lord
The Demon Lord Zeke treated Kirin in the fairy kingdom.
Right after that, in the village of the fairies.
The dark elf Catareba was restrained, her arm held tight by the Demon Lord.
"W-What, are you going to kill me!? Truly, the ruthless Demon Lord indeed...! But I'm not saying anything...!"
Catareba had no intention of speaking.
Better to be killed than to leak information to the Demon Lord.
"I won't kill you. But I will have you talk."
"Ha! That's pointless! Die...!"
Catareba focused her magic in her right hand.
It was a chantless ability used by higher elves.
The more powerful the magic, the longer the preparation required for the spell.
But with this ability, any powerful magic could be activated instantly.
She unleashed the immense magic [Nova Strike].
The Demon Lord was hit directly by the hellfire.
He made a water barrier to defend against it.
"No matter how much of a Demon Lord you are, you can't block this immense magic at such close range!"
"That's true, there's no need to block it."
"W-What!? What do you mean!?"
The Demon Lord had not suffered a single scratch from the immense flames.
'Wow! Truly amazing, Demon Lord! Your innate magic defense is so high that you can withstand immense magic unharmed!'
Hearing this, Catareba was astonished.
"No way... are you really a monster?"
"I have a question. Tell me about your employer and comrades."
"W-Who would say that... gah...!"
The Demon Lord punched Catareba in the stomach.
Her body folded like a letter "L," and shock flowed through her entire body.
"Geh! Gah! Ha...! Ha...! Ha...!"
"I'll ask again. How many enemies do you have and what is their strength?"
"N-No way... absolutely not...!"
"I don't want to be rough. Just talk already."
"Who would listen to your orders...!?"
Catareba concentrates magical power in her right hand.
Magic is not only used for spells, but by focusing it, physical enhancement is possible.
The dark elf possesses more magical power than humans or elves.
Concentrating all her remaining magic into one point, Catareba strikes the Demon Lord with her hand.
"Die!"
Thud!
The Demon Lord effortlessly blocks Catareba's strike with his opposite hand.
"N-no way...! To block a strike enhanced with magic...!"
Furthermore, the Demon Lord has not enhanced his body; he stopped it with his raw strength.
Releasing his grip, the Demon Lord thrusts his hand into Catareba's diaphragm.
"Gah!"
With a thud, she collapses to the ground.
The Demon Lord releases Catareba from his grasp.
"What is the enemy's number and strength?"
"Hah... hah... Y-you idiot! Thinking I'd hold back just because you think I'm a woman! Die!"
She attempts to unleash 4 consecutive grand spells.
But... the magic doesn't activate.
"N-no...! Why...!"
"I shattered your internal magic circuit."
"N-no way!? How could this happennn!?"
The magic circuit is an [invisible organ] that absorbs magical elements from the atmosphere and transforms them into magic.
Normally, it's said no one can touch the magic circuit.
'I-it's amazing... the Hand of God can even touch the magic circuit... as expected of the Demon Lord...!'
Zeke is well-versed in the structure of living bodies and knows how to heal them.
Simultaneously, he is equally knowledgeable about how to destroy them.
For a dark elf, magic is an essential skill.
If she cannot use it... no matter how strong Catareba is, her will to resist will fade.
"I-I'm so sorry!"
Catareba bows deeply on the ground.
"I apologize for opposing you! I will talk, I will reveal everythinggg!"
'Wow, as soon as she realizes her disadvantage, she turns this way. How pathetic, really pathetic.'
Catareba feels anger rising from Lilin's words, but she grits her teeth in restraint.
──I will never betray, I will feed them false information...!
That's what she thinks.
Catareba conveys false information about the New Demon Lord Army to the Demon Lord.
After all, the truth of the information is beyond the Demon Lord's knowledge.
"That's how it is!"
"...I see."
"Is this good enough!? I spoke properly, so please release me!"
The Demon Lord shakes his head and coldly says.
"You lied."
"Wha!? On what grounds...!"
"I can see through lies. The rhythm of breathing, the level of perspiration, body temperature, and other nuances. Intelligent creatures always exhibit weak changes when they lie."
Catareba was astonished by the wide range of skills held by Demon Lord Zeke.
He possessed not only the ability to destroy and heal but also other skills.
"So you did lie, huh?"
"Hiii! W-will you kill me!?"
"No, I won't kill you. ...If possible, I didn't want to resort to this power, but if you won't talk, there's no choice."
Zeke grabs Catareba's head.
"[Tame]"
"Nnngh! Aaaaahhhhh!"
Suddenly, the existence of Catareba is completely transformed 180 degrees.
The hostility and malice directed at Zeke... all turns into affection.
"Hah...hah... Sir Zeke~...♡"
With glazed eyes, she looks up at the Demon Lord.
Her expression truly resembled that of a lovestruck maiden before her beloved man.
"Sir Zeke~♡ I like you, I love you...♡"
'W-what is this... Tame. You possess the Tamer's skill as well, Demon Lord?'
"The skills of a veterinarian fundamentally combine healer and tamer. In other words, if I wish, I can tame my opponent like this."
However, Zeke had never used the taming skill until today.
Because taming is akin to mind control over another.
Therefore, Zeke had led animals by listening to their voices and respecting their wills, without relying on his skills.
'But wasn't it said that tamers can only tame animals?'
'To think one can even tame people... amazing, as expected of the Demon Lord!'
Catareba's mind overflowed with affection for Zeke.
She wanted to follow him, to be of help to him, to give him everything.
She was filled with those feelings.
"I would have liked you to speak before using such power... Catareba. Discuss the enemy's numbers and strength."
"Yes! Yes! I will tell you anything! Ahh, Demon Lord, I love you so much!"
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