The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 48.5 - Double Sided

The capital of the Kingdom of Arathor, Titania. Hundreds of Holy Knights from various Churches were seen lined up neatly.

Each had a different armour and emblem on their pennants.

In front of them were all the holy castles of this Human Kingdom. The figure of a man with bluish hair was seen standing on that stage of honor.

Of all the Holy Knights of the Church that came, the one with the largest and strongest army was none other than the Mana Church.

Naturally, since Mana was the source of magic itself in this world. So everyone will worship him. And because of that too, the Mana Church became the Church with the most followers in this kingdom.

"Oi, is it true that a sea of blue flames appeared in the Southern region?" asked one of the holy knights to the companion next to him.

"I heard that too. Even up to a few days the fire was reportedly still not extinguished, even though it was hit by heavy rain." replied his colleague.

"Who exactly did that?"

"According to the Guild Master in the city, there are abnormally powerful monsters."

"The monster? Don't tell me the monster did it?"

"The news is that a Hobgoblin could even create a Trias Shield."

"Don't joke. It can't be Hobgoblin...."

"You think I believe it too? I don't want to believe it! But in reality, 80 more adventurers, including several B-level adventurers were killed on the spot!"

"Yes-that's right...."

After a while, the blue-haired man with a beautiful crown on his head spoke.

"O Holy Knights are the followers of all the Gods and Goddesses in this world! I'm sure you've heard the news of abnormal monsters appearing in the Southern region" he said so firmly.

Instantly, everyone was silent and steadfast after hearing his voice.

The voice of this man who was none other than the King of the Kingdom of mankind.

Orion Arathorn's.

Beside him was a woman in a beautiful white robe. He had a look that looked so sharp.

Her long silver hair as well as her purplish eyes only enhanced the beauty of the woman.

Although, no one would dare to approach him.

How not?

"Magic Hero, this Miss Alora Skyweaver standing beside me has confirmed it. That at the scene, there were the remnants of a terrifying pitch-black Mana!

Where of the perverts, Heretics! Those who turn away from the blessings of the Goddess Mana! Where from the darkness itself!" orion said loudly.

All the holy knights before him were surprised instead of playing.

In this era, the term 'devil' has long been forgotten because it is covered by the terror of the Ashenflare Dragon.

But the world still has a little leftover historical record regarding the demon itself.

Those who had pitch-black Mana. The mana obtained was not from the blessing of the Mana Goddess. Rather the dirty Mana obtained by seizing it from the Mana Goddess.

Therefore, they are considered as 'heretics' or 'Heretics'.

"The appearance of Heretics means only one thing! Resurrection of the darkness in this world!"

Everyone swallowed their spit in fear. The awakening of darkness, or in other words, is the beginning of a great calamity.

"1407 years ago, our ancestors saved the world by killing Ashenflare the destroyer! This time! We will prove it to our ancestors!

That we can also prevent any disaster that will appear in this world! This is a direct order from me, Orion Arathorn, King of the Kingdom of Arathor!

All the Holy Knights of the various Churches! With the help of the Royal Knights, find and destroy the source of this darkness! If we destroy it early enough, we might be able to prevent the disaster itself!"

"By pleasure, Your Majesty!"

Orion Arathorn, 22, has become a man who is not only respected and loved. But also respected many of his opponents.

Smart, knowledgeable, decisive in making decisions, and more than all that. Real strong.

There is much talk among the higher-ups in this kingdom, that he will definitely be chosen as a sword hero after the sword hero who is currently dying.

But despite not having the blessing of the Goddess though....

Orion was one of the strongest people ever born in this kingdom.

As crown prince, he always had the best education. And as someone from the Arathorn family, he obtained all the magic and secret martial arts of the Royal family.

Give him access to the knowledge and also the strongest techniques that exist in this human kingdom.

But even so....

............

There was a man in a black robe that covered his entire body, sitting casually on top of one of the towers in Titania.

The man had slightly long brownish hair and seemed messy. With a look that seems so suspicious.

He looked at the ranks of the Holy Knights as well as Orion while laughing lightly.

"My nails.... A keen observation, Your Majesty. You seem to have really learned, huh?" said the mysterious man.

Not long after, the man took something from under his cloak.

"Although that's the case, anyone can stop my demon in Arcanum huh? Well, it's only natural. There are a lot of strong people" he said, looking at the small glass bottle of black ash.

The ashes were nothing but the remains of Hobgoblins that had been burned to the ground by Carmilla.

"Whoever does it, it doesn't matter to me. But that fire...."

His facial expression changed instantly. From the previous one so bright with a smile on his face, it now looks so creepy with sharp eyes.

"Who actually made that fire?" ask the mysterious man to himself.

Blue fire is not something beyond reason at this time. Although the person who was able to create it was quite rare, but it was not news that surprised him.

The strange thing for the mysterious man was none other than the fact that a fire as strong as that could keep blazing for days more without being extinguished.

Even though a rainstorm washed over it....

Nothing else could be burned....

The fire continued to burn incessantly in the middle of the forest that had become ashes.

It would make sense if there were dozens of magicians who continued to supply Mana to continue burning the flames.

But no matter how many times he checked, not a single person was around the blaze. Other than the Holy Knights who came to inspect the fire themselves.

"I think I should be a little more careful. However, unlike Orion, I work alone" he said as he stood up from his seat.

He walked slowly down the tower while muttering to himself.

"Since Hobgoblin has been successful, should I try the next Orc?" he said while laughing lightly.

"Well, maybe a few more months after I slightly fix the cure. I don't want to create a monster that's just bloodthirsty, but won't obey my orders."

At the same time, the two sides of this world were moving in different directions.

When the side that favors the light moves to guard this world....

The side that sided with the darkness also moved. But I don't know for what purpose....