We entered the Principality of Liju.

History is ancient here in a small country, dotted with ancient ruins.

Some of them may be asleep with the means to counter [chaos].

In fact, it seems that Valerie found the 'Chain of Darkness' spell from one of those ruins.

It's like grabbing a cloud, but let's find it first.

We went down the street.

"When you get around here, don't get a little cold"

Me shaking my body.

Compared to the Shardy and Larva kingdoms I've been in, it feels gutsy and cold.

"Is it cold, Master Chrome?

As I said, Shea leaned in.

"Ah... that, to warm up a little,"

"Thanks"

I'm pretty inferior to the average human being, and I'm not sturdy myself.

It was influenced by the 'Chain of Darkness' two years ago.

Weak against the cold, Shea's concern was appreciated.

"Okay, so am I."

From the other side, Lilyn leaned in.

Dressed to be pinched by two girls.

It got even warmer.

"Mmmm... maybe Yulin will have Master Chrome too..."

"Oh, I want you to feel a little more comfortable."

To Shea, who for some reason seems obstinate, smiling Yulin.

Seeing the demonic crimson glow that dwells in those eyes, I realize once again that she is no longer human.

Yurin became my [subordinate] and turned into a demon by the [darkness] skills I granted him.

Demon Man.

As its name suggests, it is a human being equipped with the attributes of a demon.

It combines tough motor skills with high vitality and immense magic.

Although not at that high a level, Yurin still possesses an overwhelming magic compared to humans because he has just become a demon.

If you work out, you'll still be strong.

Just saying 'demon man' is pretty much the same as when you were human on the outside.

Blue hair cut off by the shoulder, poor face.

Maid-style apron dress.

Speaking of differences, is the tip of the ear slightly more pointy than it is when you're a human being, and is it as bad as it sounds all over your body?

Under the moonlight I stood in front of a tree.

Shea and Yurin are waiting a few meters away.

"Well, here we go, Lakshasa"

"Anytime. Host. '

It was the beauty in black who appeared to creep out of the void.

[Darkness] 's terminal - it's Lakshasa.

Jarrari.

I gently ring the black chain that extends from my right hand.

What we are about to do now is test the performance of this chain.

Because of the increase in [darkness] in me, or a new force that has become available.

What can and cannot be done in this chain?

For future battles, we need to give it a try.

─ ─ Move.

Mindful, the tip of the chain moved to bring a sickle.

Still works according to my will.

You don't have to put it in words, you just seem to remember it in your head.

─ ─ Stretch.

Next, measure the length.

The chain took my will and went straight ahead.

It stretches about a hundred meters away and the movement stops.

They don't stretch any further.

"The approximate 'range' is a hundred meters or so..."

If you move it in that state, it moves duller than it just did.

Apparently, a long stretch weakened the power to tighten or strike.

Also, even when it comes to striking, the attack power itself is about the blow of a warrior at the same level.

If it's a damage number, it would be a number like 10 or 20.

Naturally, it cannot be compared to 9999 of [fixed damage].

After all, it seemed likely to remain to the extent that it was used for restraints such as those used in the Battle of Myka and other praisers.

Even so, black chains reach farther than [fixed damage] and are likely to be quite useful in terms of anything other than attack.

─ ─ I finished one performance test and walked over to Shea and Yurin.

"You kept me waiting."

"Good day, Master Chrome"

Shea put out a towel and wiped my face.

You were using your strength more than you thought, you're sweating at some point.

"Thanks"

"Ugh, I wanted to too..."

Yurin snapped softly.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Then it's Yulin's turn next."

Give Yulin a towel like Shea panicked.

"Eh heh, thank you"

Yulin to thank you and receive a towel.

Shia and I took turns, and now Yurin wipes the sweat off my face.

... I didn't sweat so much that I wiped them with those two.

I grinned inside, it was then.

"Those with evil signs are here to succeed and defeat!

I hear voices from the bushes behind me.

Several groups appeared.

Spears on swordsmen, archers, wizards, monks... five in all.

"Definitely seems to have the power of... [Darkness]"

"Then the turn of this brave Harold!

"Let me show you that Euno and his people are not the only brave parties!

How impetuous they were.

"These guys..."

I frown.

Two years ago, when I was still part of the Brave Men's Party, I was one of those people with some knowledge.

It's a brave party, apart from the Eunos.