Where are you going? I don't mind following you all the way to the Demon King's Castle.
But as you can see, Camu's not very patient.
Leave me out of this.
Ugh...
It's a dead end...
One could not run forever. Neither the Demon King nor Liv had any idea where to go.
They fell into a trap left by Vera in panic and were surrounded after more guards arrived.
Are you after the Demon King?
He's just an unexpected bonus. We want you, Liv, the Holy Maiden of the game.
...
The Demon King also calls me the Holy Maiden. What does that really mean!?
It's the name given to those who can repair the artifact. It seems to be a special class generated by the system based on the player's skill.
Those who can repair the artifact... Demon King, is that the last resort you are thinking?
Yes. But I have never tried it myself, so...
Whoever gets the artifact gets the power of the Goddess. That seems to be how this game is configured. Whether it's the King or the Demon King doesn't matter.
Everybody has their eyes on this power.
Anyway, if we get you, we get half of the artifact. Your Commandant will bring the other half to us.
Commandant... Right, I see Commandant and Karenina's names popping up on the menu.
Wait, do you also have other artifact fragments?
Yeah, we have three, but it's only a matter of time before we get the last piece. You stand no chance, Demon King.
Vera waved her hand, sending all the guards forward.
Hmm... I'll be your shield, Holy Maiden. As long as you can get away...
No matter how far we run, they will come and get us... Courage is what we need most now.
Hah, I thought you were going to try to convince us.
I know you won't be easily swayed. If I want to help the Demon King and this world...
I must defeat you right here.
That's not going to happen.
A greatsword pierced the ground just when Liv was about to take a step forward. Camu suddenly appeared behind her.
What!?
Just stop resisting, medic!