My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s

I–or rather,『Shadow Magic』, reflexively closed my eyes at the dazzling that suddenly appeared in front of me.

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Closing one’s eyes in the middle of battle was lethal.

Mahiro used his feet and the magic that he fired pierced into my abdomen.

How many times did I get poked into today. 

《Master’s injury is confirmed.
Exceeded permissible limit.》

Permissible or whatever, but you’re moving as you like, so isn’t that hypocritical.

Right now, I did not have the strength to get out of the current situation, and I had no way of stopping『Shadow Magic』.

It seems that『Shadow Magic』had saved my life, so for now, let’s obediently lend it my body. 

《Mode, “Recovery”》

In the end, the hole that Mahiro’s magic made had closed up as well. 

It was also strange for me to be helped by my magic. 

「Haven’t you been strange since a while ago? That katana, that magic that is wrapped around your body, and that tone of voice.
…are you possessed by something?」

He was indeed correct. 

If I could move my body, I would clap my hands.

《I can not answer that question.》

I thought that it wouldn’t respond, but the『Shadow Magic』replied honestly.

My body was filled with strength.

Of course, I could not exert any strength. 

Mahiro’s limbs were freed before anyone realized it and he clapped his hands together.

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He’s using such a powerful technique, was his magic power limitless?

However, Mahiro’s magic power that was drifting through the air had faded considerably. 

「Fine.
I’ll capture you and have you tell me, even if it’s by force.
Originally, I had planned on only taking the princess back with me, but I changed my mind.
I’m interested in you as well.」

Even if it was a man who took an interest in me, I was not happy at all. 

On the contrary, I got goosebumps. 

「『Hand of God』」

An enormous shining hand materialized behind Mahiro.

That hand moved towards me as if to capture me.

Even when it was in front of me, the『Shadow Magic』did not move. 

《…the stronger the light, the deeper the shadows, become stronger.
I will fulfill my master’s wish.》

It was『Shadow Magic』and not anyone else who muttered this. 

However, it was definitely saying this to me. 

I didn’t doubt it, but as expected, it seems that my『Shadow Magic』was self-aware. 

《When you die, the magic you cast on AMelia Rose Quartz would be dispelled.》

『Shadow Magic』held out a hand in front of the『Hand of God』.

《Devour everything.》

That was all that it said. 

With just that, the『Hand of God』that had released an overwhelming pressure disappeared. 

No, it was eaten. 

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As expected, even Mahiro was speechless.

《Know your place.
You are not my opponent at all.》

At these words, the dumbfounded Mahiro opened his mouth to speak. 

And, there was a disgusted smile on his lips.

「Hee….」

From the corner of my eyes, Yoru and the others were overwhelmed and had taken a step back. 

If I was in control of my body, I would have done so as well.

As expected of the demons’ second-ranked. 

「What a thing to say.
…you low level…」 

For the first time, the smile on Mahiro’s face disappeared.

It was merely an emotionless smile that was for form’s sake, and even though it was not a beaming smile, if it suddenly disappeared, it would be scary. 

「You humans would never be a match for demons.
That’s how it is.」

I hated what was fixed from the bottom of my heart.

However, there was some truth to it and what Mahiro just said was absolute.

I was the only exception.
Even though the humans, including the hero, had the advantage in numbers, they were no match for the demons. 

Even though we had fought that much, there was little indication that Mahiro’s magic power had been exhausted.

Aulum was no different in that regard.
Though our fight concluded arbitrarily, that may not be the case next time.

《Please do not decide on something as you like.》

However, it seems that the『Shadow Magic』was of a different opinion.

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《I do not think that my efforts would always pay off.
Since the world was not that compassionate.
However, it would not be right to give up without even trying.》

At『Shadow Magic』’s words, Mahiro’s vein on his forehead bulged. 

It seems that he was angry. 

「You humans truly don’t learn.
Throughout history, humans had not won against the demons even once.」

It’s different if it’s the hero, Mahiro added this. 

Judging from his tone, there had been a human hero before. 

Mahiro clapped his hands together. 

The red light around Amelia became darker. 

「Guaaaaaa!!?」

As Amelia’s body buckled and she was screaming, Mahiro invoked a new magic. 

「You, you can eat magic, right? Then, I will fill you up to your heart’s content.」

Each time my shadow magic ate magic or monsters, there was something that bothered me. 

That was, whether it had an upper limit.

If by chance it accidentally discharged, I wouldn’t be able to stop it. 

I wanted to have an understanding of my own magic, but unfortunately, there was no precedent.

Commander Saran said that my shadow magic was one-of-a-kind. 

However, if so, just what was this magic.

Although I said that it had worked together in conjunction with Commander Saran’s light magic, it had erased an entire forest.

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If possible, I want to avoid falling into Mahiro’s trap. 

At the very least, I didn’t want it to be out of control.

…no, wasn’t it out of control right now as well.

「『Water Needle』」

A large number of magic circles were suspended in the air, and Amelia ran into the rain of water needles. 

As her body was being manipulated, she did not avoid the falling needles. 

As this rate, Amelia would be hit by the needles as well. 

Even though I knew that I couldn’t move, I extended a hand toward Amelia. 

I didn’t want to see Amelia be hurt any more than this.

《!!!》

Perhaps those feelings got through, as my body suddenly moved and embraced Amelia. 

I covered Amelia with my body, my back facing the falling rain. 

Though they were needles, they were almost as big as icicles. 

If it found its target, a person’s body would be pierced through easily.

I didn’t want to die.

However, I did not want to see Amelia suffer any more than this.

『Master-dono!!!』

I could hear Yoru shouting.

I closed my eyes, prepared for the pain.

Seriously, just how many holes were pierced into my abdomen today.