The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter

The enemy composition of ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱ 「Final Act, Evil God Subjugation」 was as follows: the final boss, Nephid the Evil God of Destruction, the mid-bosses, Angray Mainyu and the Apocalypse Dragon Azhi Dahåka, and the Evil God’s created minions, the Black Flame.

Unusually, as seen in the Trial of Frost, the final boss led from the front.

The Evil God couldn’t be defeated without Ian. In other words, the basic strategy was for me to push the Evil God to her limit, and then Ian Fairytail would decapitate the demon.

When the battle reached Phase 2, I remember the mid-boss levels jumping from 200 to being censored as ■■■. Each one was as powerful as the Abyss from the「Alice Subjugation」.

Aside from me, the only human who could inflict real damage on them was Ian, who could wield Divine Power, the weakness of demons.

Even the Black Flame ranges from level 180 to 190. And they would come in swarms. Everyone would have to be ready for death.

Furthermore, Mephisto the Contractor would definitely join the fray. We needed to prepare for that demon as well.

“We must prepare for heavy casualties…” Emperor Carlos solemnly replied while stroking his chin.

I explained everything in a way the others could understand, obviously excluding any game elements.

Gathered around me were the most influential figures from nations across the world.

Carlos, the Emperor of Zelver.

Bianca, the Saintess of Bardio, and Pope Zion.

Miya, the Priestess of Horan, and their leader, Miro.

Even the true forms of the Elemental Kings from each country.

The tension among the Royal Guards, who stood in an orderly fashion, was palpable. Chief among them, Jacule Calix, seemed filled with awe and reverence at the sight of us gathered here.

The topic of discussion was, of course, the Evil God.

I had sensed the imminent resurrection of the Evil God, which led to this secret gathering of all these leaders.

Though it felt awkward to say it myself, I now stood at the pinnacle of humanity, beyond any nation’s king. No one among humanity could defy me.

From the start, with the fate of the world at stake, it was clear that everyone was willing to cooperate.

“So, in the end, the key is the Child of Light,” Jaul Dragoniac, the Lightning Sovereign, said this as he looked at the island map on the command table.

“Yeah. If we can’t protect Ian, it’s over. That’ll be our defeat.”

“Now we have to fight a being called a god… and we can’t even guarantee victory?”

As Water Sovereign Siren Silivian shrugged and complained, I nodded.

“If we lose, we all die anyway. But if we defeat the Evil God, the demons will be wiped out completely. The source of all demons is the Evil God, after all.”

I adjusted my glasses as I explained.

“Who would’ve thought that the mystery of the demon’s origin would be revealed like this… Truly, since your arrival, so much has changed. One day, perhaps we could make history together, even in bed…”

“Cut the vulgar nonsense.”

When Water Sovereign Siren closed her eyes and smirked suggestively while touching her cheek, Erin Campbell, the Wind Sovereign, rebuked her with a cold expression.

The Water Sovereign’s preferences leaned heavily toward young, inexperienced men. Ever since my true identity had been revealed, I seemed to have become her primary target.

Only my abilities and Erin’s constant warnings kept her from crossing the line.

“So, to sum it up, Senior Isaac will hold off the Evil God, and the rest of us will help Senior Ian take it down?”

[Are you sure you can handle the Evil God alone?]

Priestess Miya summarized the main strategy, and next to her, Mae made her concern known.

“The Evil God can easily destroy the world. If I don’t hold it down, we won’t be able to do anything, and we’ll be wiped out.”

In other words, if I didn’t hold the Evil God, the damage would only spread further.

“The bigger problem is you all. While I’m fighting the Evil God, you’ll have to deal with Mephisto and two demons on the same level as the Starry Sky Demon that appeared last year and without my help at that. You’ll need to risk everything to support Ian. And you’ll also be up against the powerful Black Flame army.”

I looked around at the influential figures from each nation. A heavy tension filled the room.

I removed my glasses, wiping the lenses with a dry cloth as I lowered my gaze.

“This is just the strategy for now.”

“…”

I put my glasses back on after cleaning them.

“I know it’s selfish to ask, but try not to die, everyone.”

I hadn’t said much, but their eyes widened in surprise.

Beyond the nation’s scale, everything operated by the logic of power. And among them, my power held hegemony.

It seemed that even a single altruistic statement from someone as powerful as me easily moved people.

“…We’ll do that. You make sure you don’t die either.”

The Fire Sovereign Andersen closed his eyes and nodded his head in agreement.

One by one, the others nodded with determined expressions, except for Siren, who gave a twisted smile.

***

In the peaceful time before the storm, I moved busily.

I pretended to teach Ian Fairytail Domain Expansion through an unknown power, then helped him train to establish the Domain of Light.

All the island’s residents, except for Monon, the owner of the secret shop, had been evacuated. It was something I had carefully verified.

I went to see Noah Bartin. He had already become a powerhouse with iron mana. I sought his cooperation, and he gladly accepted.

I issued orders to Düpfendorf and the forces of Wonderland. We had to gather all the capable forces we could.

However, concentrating all our key forces on the island could be a suicide move. If the island were to sink, everyone there would lose their lives. So, we decided to disperse our forces.

The countless connections I had forged since arriving in this world had now come together as the Evil God Slayers.

The wind was cold. The leaves had fallen, and we were deep into the chilly season.

I sat on the railing and gazed at the sea. The pale winter sun was sinking below the horizon.

My breath, warmed by my throat, drifted out of my mouth, briefly turning the dark air white.

Lowering my head, I saw the familiar streets paved with macadam, aesthetic sculptures, and buildings that had become familiar to me over time.

I was sitting on the rooftop of Bartos Hall, the center of Märchen Academy’s First Campus.

I wore the clothes given to me by Monon, the secret shop owner, and draped the Cloak of the Radiant Wolf over my shoulders. I finally felt like the true Ice Sovereign.

My condition was perfect. It felt like a day when everything aligned.

Behind me, a red magic circle transcending space and time had appeared, scattering an unnatural light. It was a sign of the Evil God’s impending resurrection.

The island was silent. The air was heavy and everyone gathered here held their breath.

Düpfendorf’s legion, including elite soldiers.

The Paladins and soldiers from Wonderland.

The Elemental Kings, and the strongest warriors from the nations they ruled.

Zelver’s Royal Guards and Imperial Knights, led by the Archwizard Charlotte and her wizard legion.

The Holy Knights of Bardio.

The warriors and sorcerers of Horan, and the Priestess Miya.

Noah Bartin.

Michelle.

The women I loved.

Stone Turtle Gormos, who would defend the rear.

And… Ian Fairytail, who wielded the Luminous Sword.

All of them stood in formation, silently awaiting what was to come.

[Kyuu?]

“Hmm?”

The small golem, Eden, sitting next to me, spoke up.

“No… I’m not really scared. It’s strange. I thought I’d be.”

[Kyuu kyuu.]

“Maybe, I’m feeling a bit sentimental?”

I still couldn’t understand Eden’s words, but we shared emotions and intentions, so language wasn’t a barrier between us.

Semester 2 Year 3, the end of the term.

My journey ends today.

I still didn’t know what destination awaited me after the battle with the Evil God.

[Today, everything you have been worried about will come to an end, Master.]

Hilde, in her human form, crossed her arms and leaned on the railing next to me.

We quietly watched the winter sun as it disappeared from view.

“…Yeah.”

[Master.]

“Yes.”

[What do you want to do most when you defeat the Evil God?]

“What kind of question is that…?”

I let out a small laugh.

What do I want to do?

Doing naughty things with my favorite girls, being lazy, eating tons of delicious food, traveling the world… There were plenty of things I wanted to do.

But the thing I truly wanted to do most, unexpectedly, wasn’t something grand.

“Honestly… I just want to take a long nap without thinking about anything.”

Just a nap.

Lying in a corner of the Butterfly Garden, looking up at the stream-like sky, watching the thin clouds slowly drift by until drowsiness sets in, then closing my eyes and enjoying the gentle breeze as I drift off to sleep.

I missed that kind of luxurious peace.

[That’s a simple wish.]

“Is it?”

Hilde and I exchanged smiles.

Soon, the winter sun sank below the horizon, and dusk fully enveloped the island.

A beautiful deep blue sky filled my view.

The thick tension gripped the academy, and the Evil God Slayers swallowed nervously.

Rumbleeee.

Suddenly, it felt as though gravity had intensified, as astronomical mana pressed down on the academy.

So it’s begun.

I stood up on the railing.

Turning towards the rooftop with my familiars, I saw crimson flames flare up, tracing the brilliant light of the magic circle.

Gradually, the sky was dyed a vivid red.

The once-ordinary classroom buildings where we had taken lessons, the tall clock tower that told time, the familiar streets, all were now bathed in an eerie red, as though flames were engulfing them.

It was the color of the end.

The strange flames engulfed the structures along the edges of the rooftop, forming the shape of black insects.

Soon, red mana surged from the resurrection magic circle etched on the rooftop.

BOOOOM!!!

With a deafening roar, a red pillar pierced the sky. I froze my feet, the railing, and the joints of the railing to keep myself from being blown away.

At that moment, the Elemental Kings and the leaders of the Evil God Slayers activated amplification magic and shouted loudly, “Everyone!! Prepare for battle!!”

The sound of weapons being drawn echoed all around simultaneously.

Countless high-level magic circles, pre-calculated by elite wizards, lined the sky.

The large magic devices installed by renowned magic towers activated, and from floating platforms, energy cannons charged with enormous mana aimed directly at Bartos Hall.

Evil God Slayers. We were the most powerful force in this world.

On the rooftop of Bartos Hall, thick darkness swirled and descended. It rippled heavily like the sea.

Countless glaring eyes emerged above it.

The center of the darkness rose from the red pillar of light, taking the form of a female demon.

Darkness became the demon’s dress, slowly rising with her.

The enormous hem of the dark dress descended like a veil, fully revealing its massive size, large enough to cover all of Bartos Hall.

“We finally meet.”

I smiled.

I could feel her gaze on me from within the pillar of light.

I raised my right hand, and ice mana flowed through it. I was ready for battle.

FWOOSH!!!

Five massive pairs of fiery wings unfurled, creating a strong gust of wind. The pillar of light gathered in the sky, forming a thin but wide disk.

An overwhelming mana, strong enough to tear through my body like blades, surged directly toward me like a gale.

Every hair on my body stood on end, but for some reason, I was excited.

The end of my relentless journey was finally here, engulfed in crimson flames, filling my vision.

[The Evil God of Destruction, Nephid]

Lv: ■■■

Race: De■■■

Elements: Dark, Fire, Void

Danger: M■x■m■m

The Evil God Nehpid.

The god of demons had arrived.