The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 311 Heaven and Demon's Thoughts

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"…So Agni was taken down."

Deep within the ancient castle, the demon, Weiss, sensed the disappearance of his subordinate's response and let out a small sigh.

How disappointing.

"I must say... he was unexpectedly useless. Unable even to fulfill the duties of a gatekeeper."

From Weiss's words, there was not a trace of sentiment towards his subordinates.

Whether they were useful or not.

That was the only criterion by which he judged everything.

If it were Reez who had fallen, Weiss might have had some thoughts about it.

However, it was a monster that had fallen, his own subordinate.

Weiss wasn't overflowing with sentiment towards such opponents.

"There are no pieces like Agni... It can't be helped. I'll have to intercept them myself. It will mean interrupting the operation, but there's no other choice."

Weiss sighed again and took a step back.

With the interruption of magical power supply from Weiss, the magic circle deployed at his feet disappeared.

That magic circle was created to induce a stampede...

There was a problem of always having to infuse it with magic power.

In order to capture Krios, they had planned to create two more stampedes.

By doing so, Weiss was accomplishing Reez's objectives.

However, it would be pointless if Weiss were taken down before achieving their goal.

As frustrating as it was, they had to stop for now.

"And... what is it?"

"Oh, you noticed."

From the shadow of the pillar, Reez appeared.

It was an entrance reminiscent of their last encounter.

"I've said it before. I won't make the mistake of mistaking my brethren's presence."

"Hehe, I'm glad."

"So... are you here to observe again this time?"

"No, I'm thinking of lending my strength."

"Strength?"

"Being attacked by humans, the battle situation is unfavorable. So, I thought of preparing reinforcements."

"Hmm."

Weiss felt slightly irritated by Reez's offer.

Preparing reinforcements... It seemed like she was suggesting that Weiss couldn't resolve the situation with his own power.

However, clinging to a strange sense of pride and failing the plan itself would be meaningless.

If that were to happen, he would be looked down upon even more.

It wasn't just that.

This plan was reasonably important for Weiss and the others.

"...Understood. It's annoying, but I'll accept Reez's reinforcements."

"Oh, surprisingly obedient."

"I can read the situation too. Although I don't feel like I'll lose even against multiple top species... still, there's always a possibility. To eliminate that low possibility, I'll accept Reez's help. It's a reasonable judgment, isn't it?"

"Hehe, I like how calmly you analyze the current situation and choose reason over pride."

"I don't feel like I'm being praised... So, about the reinforcements?"

"First, this."

Reez snapped her fingers.

A circular shadow spread at Reez's feet, and from within it, countless demons emerged.

How did she summon the demons?

Even Weiss, their fellow, didn't know.

While Reez often took a selfless attitude for her comrades, she also had a secretive side that didn't reveal her hand.

Weiss was aware of this, so he didn't intend to ask about the source of Reez's power at this point.

What principle was it based on? He wondered, but he let it pass and threw out his words.

"Are these demons the reinforcements?"

"No. These are just extras. The main one is here... Monica."

"Yes."

Following that, Monica appeared.

Weiss was surprised even though there was no trace of her presence until just now.

He convinced himself that Reez must have done something to help her.

"Pleased to meet you, Lord Weiss. My name is Monica Eclair. I look forward to working with you."

"A human kept by Reez..."

Weiss looked at Monica with eyes that seemed to see something boring.

What could a human do?

Although he didn't say it aloud, his gaze conveyed that sentiment.

"Indeed, Monica is a human, but she's very capable, you know?"

"A human like her?"

"Yes, she's my favorite."

"Hmm."

Reez was a particularly outstanding demon even among her comrades.

If Reez said so, it might be wise not to underestimate her just because she was human.

Weiss reconsidered his thoughts.

"Well, fine. Let me borrow your strength, human."

"Yes. My master is Reez, but this time, I swear to put everything on the line for Lord Weiss."

Monica bowed respectfully.

"Well, since Reez says so. This human must be reasonably capable... Nevertheless, it would have been better if you had dispatched the Heavenly Tribe under you."

"Well... I did consider that at first. However, Iris is still hesitating... or rather, it seems almost impossible lately. It seems quite difficult to have her fight humans."

"What's that supposed to mean? If that's the case, there was no need to help her, right?"

"No, no, that's not the case at all. If she's not motivated, we just need to motivate her."

"And if it fails?"

"When that time comes, we have preparations in place."

"You're a difficult one to deal with."

"Hehe, thank you for the compliment."

Reez smiled.

That smile was innocent like a child's... yet at the same time, it revealed a cruel aspect typical of children.

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"I wasn't called, but... when you're excluded like that, it makes you want to show up even more, doesn't it? Hehehe."

At the peak of the ancient castle's roof.

There was Iris's figure.

Sitting on a small protrusion, she listened intently.

She could hear the conversation between Weiss and Reez.

As one of the top species, her hearing was excellent.

She wasn't using magic, nor was she using skills.

Due to the overly simple method, the possibility of detection was low.

"But... I wonder about the other appearances."

What is Reez plotting?

Iris considered the purpose, but quickly abandoned the thought.

There was too little evidence to judge.

She needed more information.

"However... I'm also curious about Lord Rain... Weiss, the demon. Why does he have such confidence?"

He claimed he wouldn't lose even against multiple top species.

But is such a thing really possible?

Certainly, demons are in the same category as the top species, the S rank.

The S rank means there is no higher rank.

So even if they're both S rank, there's a difference.

If Weiss stands at the top of the S rank, Rain and the others might be in danger.

However, Iris's impression was different.

She didn't feel like he had the power to overwhelm even multiple top species.

If he had such power, there would be an unmistakable pressure, no matter how much he tried to conceal it.

Weiss could feel the pressure of a strong demon, but...

It wasn't overwhelming.

Below Iris.

Maybe even below Reez?

Iris made such an analysis.

"But... that wasn't a lie or an exaggeration, it felt like he was really serious... So, does he have some kind of strategy? No... Waiting for them to attack the ancient castle wouldn't be his intention. There are no traps... in that case, it's still about overwhelming them in combat. The method... would it be through skills?"

Muttering to herself, Iris thought about Weiss's power.

While she was thinking about various things...

What would she do next?

About that, she hadn't actually decided yet.

After figuring out Weiss's ability, would she inform Rain about it?

Or would she turn a blind eye?

Or would she fight alongside them?

The answer wasn't decided.

The intention to support Reez had almost disappeared.

There was a debt of gratitude towards Reez for helping.

However, she had no intention of doing something she didn't want to do.

Reez's goal is to destroy humans.

In other words, to fulfill the Demon King's wish.

Once, Iris also wanted to destroy humans...

But now those feelings were completely gone.

Fighting with Rain, listening to Rain's words, peeking into Rain's heart...

As a result, strangely, the desire for revenge vanished.

In its place, a new feeling was born...

"Now then... what shall I do?"

TL Note- Wasn't able to post chapter on Tuesday as I was celebrating Holi and so a belated Happy Holi to everyone.

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