One-way traffic

"so?"

"But just because it doesn't affect you and me doesn't mean it won't affect others."

Bang.

The two heard a sound as soon as the words were spoken.

The sound came from the hall not far away.

"Yao, Miss Yao—?!"

"What's going on? Hey! What's happening over there?!"

"No, something terrible has happened!! Please come quickly, someone has collapsed here!"

The door was flung open, and the two saw the figure lying in the center of the hall.

It is Kasugabe Yo.

Her face was flushed, and her head was covered in unnatural sweat. Black Rabbit and some other people had arrived at her side, but her symptoms... seemed to have become more serious.

"No, that's not right! Someone has fallen over here too!"

"Here too! What... there are pedestrians collapsed on the other side of the street too?!"

"The same thing has happened to people within the Salamander Legion...!"

This is no longer just one person's problem.

"Tch...! What the hell is going on?!"

"Hmph, you're really quick on your feet, Demon King!"

Mandela and Izayoi Sakamaki, their different reactions, both illustrate the current situation.

"Woo..."

Then, Accelerator noticed something.

Standing in the crowd, the girl with the light blue twin ponytails... seemed a little off.

"Hey."

He frowned slightly and took a step to the other person's side.

Seeing this, Accelerator immediately steadied Hatsune Miku, who was swaying precariously.

"What happened? Even you got affected by this damn virus?"

"Virus...what virus...?"

Hatsune Miku's pretty face was flushed, and she looked completely confused.

If she were aware of the situation, she shouldn't have been affected by the mere Black Death virus.

However, this thing itself carries the aura of divinity and death, and it is indeed difficult for the girl to detect it with her own power alone.

Accelerator clicked his tongue and quickly began to manipulate the bioelectric and circulatory systems within her body.

In just a second, a tangible black mist appeared above the girl's head.

Are you feeling any better?

"Mmm... much more comfortable."

Seeing that Hatsune Miku was alright, Accelerator breathed a slight sigh of relief and then looked towards the direction outside the gate.

The number of people falling victim to the Black Death was increasing.

"What...what exactly happened? On one hand, what exactly is this so-called virus...?"

"That demon bastard, that brat sowed the seeds of a virus in you, which is why she's so eager to extend the Grace Game's duration and keep it running."

Not only Hatsune Miku, but everyone in the hall, including Mandela and Sandra, heard this.

"The Demon King... is that what he's thinking?"

It seems that only now has Sandra realized what has actually happened.

Accelerator turned his head and looked directly at Kasukabe Yō, who was lying on the ground.

“She has a high fever… We need to prescribe specific medication for her, but many people experience sudden illnesses, and if what we just said is true, then this person risks infecting others! We're not sure if we can prepare a suitable bed for her, but we must ensure proper isolation even with the bare minimum measures—”

"Get away."

"Huh...? Wait, wait a minute!"

The soldiers who intended to first isolate Kasukabe Yo were forcibly pushed away by Accelerator.

He knelt down in front of the girl to everyone's astonishment.

"What are you planning to do?!"

"Hmph! You can just watch all you want!"

Before Accelerator could respond, Izayoi Sakamaki burst into laughter and spoke first.

It seems this kid has already guessed what he's planning to do.

Grasping Kasukabe Yo's arm, the first person, just like when treating Hatsune Miku, directly forced the Black Death virus out of her body.

It's incredibly easy to manipulate the vectors of bioelectric currents, blood, and the circulatory structure of the mental system.

However, this is not the end.

puff-

The moment the wisp of mist tried to fly away, the first person caught it in their hand.

Like flying insects, the black mist suddenly let out a mournful cry.

"ah--?!"

This scene startled Kudo Asuka and Sandra, who were standing nearby.

"Hatsune, analyze this thing."

"Analysis... Okay, I understand."

Hatsune Miku immediately understood what he wanted her to do.

The girl then switched to the form of Snow Future 2018, and then, relying on witchcraft, easily infiltrated the seeds of the Black Death in front of her.

"I have the specific structural information. Now, I will carry out a thorough viral clearance of all infected individuals on a large scale."

"give it to you."

The other party disappeared from the spot, while Accelerator simply stood up on the spot.

Meanwhile, Kasukabe Yoh's side...

“…Huh?”

She slowly opened her eyes and, under the shocked gazes of everyone, rose from her seat, no longer in pain.

"Wow, that's amazing... They actually cleared the virus out just like that?!"

"Yao! Are you still feeling unwell?"

"No... I can't feel anything anymore. Come to think of it, what exactly was I...?"

It seems they don't even remember what just happened.

Everyone couldn't help but sigh, but when they looked again at the spot where that person had been standing—

"Gone..."

The white phantom had vanished from its spot.

Only Kakine Teitoku and Sakamaki Izayoi narrowed their eyes slightly and immediately understood something.

"Interesting, so this is how they plan to play it?"

"Looks like you can't wait any longer, huh! Don't even think about ditching us to have some fun by yourself, buddy!"

The two of them were talking to themselves.

Then, they left together.

Chapter 791 A Monster Above the World

"Basically... it's a victory, right?"

The faction that shouted such words was the Demon King's side in the two-way game of grace.

Pest, Weser, Latine, and the tall figure following closely behind, Shutrom.

The Demon King's side had only recently extricated themselves from a meeting with several major communities.

But they have now arrived in such a place.

Looking around, there was no one there except for them.

…However, it wouldn't make much sense to include them, since they weren't human to begin with.

Now, the people in the Demon King's camp have joyful expressions on their faces.

That is, the joy of the results of the discussion.

"That's right, Master's plague has been completely integrated into those people's system."

Latine stood behind Pest, embracing the demon king who had the appearance of a petite young girl.

And she also had the same smug smile on her face.

"Among those people, is there anyone capable of resisting?"

"I can't think of anyone who can do such a thing. The master's plague is filled with the power of the gods—that is, something with divine aura. It is not just a simple product of the Black Death."

Divinity—once bestowed upon someone, can make them the highest-ranking being within their own race.

And the one who possesses that thing is none other than the Demon King before us.

"…unless."

But at this point, both Latine and Wesel paused involuntarily.

They did not continue to infuse their confident of victory into their subsequent remarks.

Pest frowned, intending to ask a question, but then stopped herself from speaking.

Because they all remembered.

I recalled the things that had just happened not long ago.

Those two, relying solely on their purest power, single-handedly confronted and even suppressed the two humans who were the Demon King, Pest.

One person has white hair and red eyes.

The other person had brown hair and golden eyes.

Although they look different, they are both quite extraordinary individuals.

"...Are those two humans from the 'Salamandra' side?"

“I don’t know, but haven’t we already investigated all the members of ‘Salamandra’? Including all the communities in the entire northern district, and even that insignificant nameless one, we have investigated them thoroughly.”

In other words, Pest should know exactly whoever is in the North District.

"Speaking of which, I didn't see those two people at all during the meeting between the communities just now."

Latine's words reignited Pest's thoughts.

...No way.

They are neither a class ruler like the White Demon, nor a member of any community.

If such a person truly existed, then in Pest's consideration, they would only be a purely weak person, devoid of any real value.

Because if they were truly powerful, there would be no reason for them to suddenly appear in the lower levels of this miniature garden.

For Pest, the biggest threat comes from these two people.

"that."

Weser spoke.

He looked at Pest again, wanting to say something, but hesitated.