My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 192 Demon King: I owed you something in my past life, okay?

Götze remained silent for a long time.

After Roland watched as Allen was carried back to the ship and the two disappeared from his sight, the gauntlets hanging from his waist made a silent sound.

"You kid, what you're saying is completely out of character for someone your age."

"Oh? What did you think I would say, Mr. Demon King?" Roland asked curiously.

"For example, I would guarantee his safety, and so on. Making promises I can't keep, arrogant and foolish." The Demon King finished speaking and chuckled.

Roland shook his head: "You've met me before, and I wouldn't say something like that to a man."

"Women only?"

"For pretty girls only."

"Hahahaha, this is interesting!"

After a burst of laughter, the Demon King asked, "So what question do you want to ask me, that you have to avoid people?"

"Why don't we spend some time with that cat and that demon girl? They're both asleep now, it's the perfect opportunity!"

"And it's one thing for you to ask questions, but after bringing me here, you haven't said a word and are just standing here striking a pose and trying to look cool. What's the meaning of that?"

Roland: "..."

"First of all, it has nothing to do with me that Cherlinina and Nash are sleeping."

"Secondly, I did want to ask you a question. Who knew that guy named Allen would come to this ship at this time?"

"The weirdest thing is that Götze didn't leave either..."

"But now it's all good, those two probably won't be getting off the ship anytime soon."

Seeing that no one was around, Roland asked in a low voice, "Do you know what blessing is?"

"Protection!?"

Upon hearing those two words, the Demon King's emotions surged instantly, and his voice even cracked.

Roland had never seen the Demon King so excited before.

"Hey... is it really necessary to get so worked up? I was just asking casually."

"Ha! Do you think I don't know you? Every time you ask me a question, you deliberately choose such a remote place. It's probably related to some secret about you."

"So tell me honestly, kid, have you been blessed by the will of the Great Source? Speak!"

Hearing the Demon King's somewhat aggressive tone, Roland sighed: "You're quite something. I do have a blessing, but I'm a little confused about it."

"What kind of blessing? Tell me about it."

"Hey, shouldn't you explain to me what blessing is first?"

The Demon King sighed, "Alas, human magical education is still inadequate!"

"The Great Source's will has clearly bestowed many blessings upon humanity, yet humanity has absolutely no record of it?"

"Alright, alright, let me give you an analogy."

"Don't you human mages like to cast a bunch of enhancement spells on yourselves when you're in melee combat?"

"Just think of this blessing as a strengthening spell personally cast on you by the Great Source's will."

"Although there are actually quite a few differences, this is the general understanding."

Roland was even more confused after hearing the explanation: "But I didn't feel any change."

"Oh dear, I already said there are quite a few discrepancies." The Demon King said with a hint of exasperation, "You're so clever at other times, but you always become so clueless at times like this."

"The biggest difference between blessing and enhancement magic lies in this."

"Enhancement magic is the release and amplification based on your own needs."

"But as for protection... to put it bluntly, it depends on whether the Great Source Will thinks you need it or not. That's usually how it is."

The Demon King continued, "My memory isn't complete. But I still remember some key points."

"For example, when the recipient establishes a direct connection with the Source, they can freely activate their own blessing."

"You haven't even reached the seventh ring level yet, and you've already received a blessing."

"Then when you reach the seventh ring and are able to sense the Great Source, you will be able to freely control the protection."

After explaining, the Demon King added sourly, "I don't know what it was about you that caught the eye of the Great Source Will."

"They're actually willing to bestow their protection upon you..."

"Tsk tsk tsk. Sigh, biased."

"So what is your blessing, kid? You can tell me now to satisfy the poor old demon king's curiosity, right?"

After hearing the Demon King's explanation, Roland still didn't understand what level of blessing he had received.

But since it's a blessing of enhancement given by the Great Source Will, which is similar to the will of the world... it shouldn't be too weak.

"The protection of steel. Have you heard of it?"

After Roland uttered the name of the Blessing, the Demon King's remnant soul fell silent.

It's just like having a teammate disconnect halfway through a game.

After a long silence, the Demon King manipulated the gauntlets to detach from Roland's belt, then flew to Roland's Moon Spirit Essence Gloves, extending his fingers to release a wisp of power.

Sensing the Demon King's aura, the Silent Sword immediately began to change shape automatically.

Roland's gloves instantly transformed into a jet-black longsword.

"Hey! What are you doing? Didn't I tell you about the Sword of Silence? Don't let your aura get tainted by it. When we were fighting Kasius in the old town, the power of this holy sword almost went out of control."

Roland, still somewhat shaken, forcibly transformed the Sword of Silence back into a glove, while still verbally sparring with the Demon King.

The Demon King sighed, "I guess I have to accept it."

"This trench must be cursed against me..."

"Didn't I tell you before about the story of this sword's first owner..."

"He is a rare person who is protected by the will of the Great Source."

"The protection he receives is the protection of steel."

The Demon King's tone turned helpless: "His martial arts are indeed unparalleled, and his strength far surpasses that of any other royal ruler, even not far from my own."

"But even so, it's not a reason why he could break through the royal army's defenses, take a hit to the face from a 'Boundary-Breaking Spear' fired from a main cannon-level amplified magic cannon, remain unharmed, and then storm the Demon King's castle."

"Damn it, even an evil god would be injured if hit by one of those cannon shots!"

"The blessing he possessed was the reason he was able to do all this." "If the blessing hadn't suddenly failed during his entanglement with the Blood Lord and the Gargoyle Lord, I wouldn't have had the chance to kill him so easily."

"Even if he can't kill me in the end, I won't let him live."

"So kid, don't trust the blessing too much... The will of the Great Source can give you a blessing, and it can also take it back."

"Great power will ultimately return to oneself."

"But kid... do you really have any flaws?"

The gauntlet floated up to Roland and began to complain: "You're just like the protagonist in those legendary stories."

"Growing stronger and stronger, he was invincible... and finally slew the evil demon king who threatened the world, and was hailed as a hero by everyone."

“I’ve heard about you from that flat-chested elf and that little girl named Kalia.”

"At the beginning of December, I was just a second-circle mage."

"Now... you're already on the sixth ring road."

"It hasn't even been a month."

"Although there have been similar exceptions among humans, the same is true for that Knight King. After obtaining the Holy Sword, his strength increased by leaps and bounds."

"In just one year, he has made the leap from a three-ring warrior to a nine-ring legend."

"But your speed... is faster than his."

The Demon King then sighed, "Never mind, I'm already a dead man anyway, and it's questionable how long this remnant soul can even exist."

"The future is destined for you, kid."

"Let me see... how far you can go."

"Oh, right, don't forget our agreement: dismantle all those damn mechs."

"If I can keep some parts, I can make you a new suit of armor."

"If you don't mind."

Listening to the Demon King's rambling, Roland asked, "Your attitude towards me... seems a little too enthusiastic."

"That's about how my father treated me."

"Although I have never doubted you, but... there's no smoke without fire when it comes to favors."

“State your intentions, Mr. Demon King, otherwise I will find it difficult to accept your sudden show of goodwill.”

The Demon King chuckled: "Not bad, kid. I thought you'd be very touched, but I didn't expect you to still maintain the most basic level of vigilance?"

"But you're overthinking it."

"You've probably guessed why I've done so much and why my attitude towards you is so special."

"Although I can't say exactly what the crisis I was trying to resist was, it was clearly related to those evil gods."

“You know the truth, you intend to stop it, and you have the potential to do so… then I don’t mind paying a price.”

"Although our ideologies are worlds apart, and we are not even of the same race."

"But the paths lead to the same destination."

"So keep it up, kid... Oh, and don't rush into the Star Ring Law ritual."

"If you really want to stop the disaster, listen to me."

"I think that flat-chested elf would give you the same advice on this."

"Alright, you should go and rest for a bit. The pollution is already this bad even before we've gotten close to the descent ceremony site. Tomorrow's operation won't be easy. You better not die in this hellhole."

……

"Storms, tsunamis, torrential rain... Is this the ocean you once talked about?"

Cellina stood on a lookout tower within the base, gazing out at the distant sea.

She was no longer used to saying the name of the old friend she had forgotten for decades.

Even though she had remembered her name, she could no longer say it fluently as before.

Now, Celinina is just one step away from finding her partner.

"You're here? Where's Nash?"

A familiar yet unexpected voice sounded behind Cellina.

She turned around in surprise to look at Roland, who had arrived at some unknown time: "Nash is already asleep. That guy gets sleepy whenever he sees a fireplace."

"How did you find your way here? Is there something you need from me?"

The words had barely left her mouth when Cellina seemed to realize something, and then said, "Ah... I'll do my best in tomorrow's operation, I'll protect you. Don't worry..."

"Shh." Roland raised his index finger to silence: "Wrong answer."

"Huh?" Cherlinina tilted her head, somewhat puzzled. "Then why did you come to see me?"

Roland laughed, relaying the words the Demon King had just spoken to him to Cellina: "I just wanted to tell you something..."

"Be careful. Don't die in one of those godforsaken places."

"In critical moments, you should think more about your own safety."

"I have special methods; I won't die."

"This situation is special, and I was mentally prepared for the loss of those special means."

"Your safety is more important than any of those things."

Do you remember what happened in the cafeteria?

"At crucial moments, silently recite SOWILO, the true name of the runestone. Recite it to unleash its true power."

"It will protect you."

After saying that, Roland turned and left. Before walking out the door, Roland turned back and smiled at Cellina: "Get some rest."

"There's nothing to see on this dark sea. Let's conserve our energy and set off once the storm subsides."

Cellina: "Hmm..."

Watching Roland leave, Cellina subconsciously placed her hands on her chest.

For a fleeting moment, she felt that her mindset... underwent some peculiar change once again.

A change she had sensed long ago but had deliberately ignored became impossible to conceal at this moment.

(End of this chapter)