01x02 - The Witch of Destruction

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Did you say "peace"?

After all that's happened, do you
really think I can trust such a word?

Just how many humans
have you k*lled until now...

Demon King Anos Voldigoad?

Let me ask you, Hero Kanon.

Just how many demons
have you k*lled until now?

Humans seem convinced that by defeating me,

they can bring peace to the world,
but is that really true?

It must be clear to you by now.

That until either the humans or the demons are
rooted out for good, this w*r can never end.

Even if the demons do get wiped out,
humans are just going to make new enemies.

The spirits, the gods... until finally,
you humans turn on each other.

It's true that humans can be weak.

But I want to believe in them!

I want to believe in human kindness!

Do you think there's kindness
in demons, as well?

If you're a hero,
why not trust me for once?

What are you going to do?

Isolate all the species from one other
and snuff out the spark of w*r.

Put up walls between the Infernal Realm, the Human
Realm, the Spirit Realm and the Heavenly Realm,

and install a door that won't open
for at least a thousand years.

If I were to convert all of my life into
Magic Power, and join forces with all of you,

we could then activate
an immense magic spell.

You mean you'd die for the sake of peace?

It's not as if I'd be wiped out completely.

The soonest I could be reincarnated would be
two thousand years from now, give or take.

Kanon, I've had enough of this.

Do you want to continue?
With this tedious tragedy?

Fine.

I'm going to put my trust in you.

Thanks.

I never thought I'd see the day
when I'd be thanking the Demon King.

And I never thought I'd see the day
when I'd be thanking the Hero.

All right, let's get started.

Hero Kanon, let me thank you once again.

If you ever happen to be reincarnated
two thousand years from now...

Then...

it will be as your friend.

Yes.

Look... Look at that, dear!

It's our baby!

Right.

Okay, your name is...

Anos Voldigoad.

- Did he just talk?
- Did he just talk?

THE WITCH OF DESTRUCTION

"Misfit"?

Is that really worthy of gossip?

Only the descendants of the founding ancestor
are allowed to enroll at the Demon King Academy.

So, until now, no one from the Demon King clan has
ever been rated as unfit to become a Demon Lord.

You're the first misfit, Anos.

That's odd. I don't remember
making any blunders in the aptitude test.

Misha, do you know the name
of the founding ancestor?

But we're not supposed to say it.

You can just think of it.

The Demon King of Tyranny, Avos Dilhevia.

Avos? Who could that be?

There's no one in the Demon King clan
who doesn't know the Demon King's name.

I see.

In other words, for the last two thousand
years, the wrong name has been handed down, huh?

What do people say
the Demon King of Tyranny is like?

Both ruthless and benevolent,
always thinking only of the Demon clan,

he fought without any regard for himself.

He sounds too perfect to be true.

The closer your mindset and emotions
are to the founding ancestor's,

the greater your aptitude is
for becoming a Demon Lord.

The person here considered to be an especially
close match to the Demon King right now is...

I'm the homeroom teacher for Class .
My name is Emilia Rudwell.

First, I'm going to divide you into teams.

Please announce yourselves
if you wish to lead a team.

Just remember, you must be able
to wield this magic.

I'm talking about the Troop Magic, Gyze,
which boosts the group's overall combat power.

When you activate Gyze,

each member of your team will be assigned one
of seven classes, King, Guardian and so forth.

The spell-caster becomes King,

and since the King must constantly supply
his subordinates with Magic Power,

he is weaker on his own.

A week from now, I'm going to have you
use Gyze in the team competition.

Now, then, candidates, raise your hands.

Anos, was it?

I'm sorry, but white uniforms...

That is, hybrid students aren't eligible.

In that case...

all I have to do is prove that hybrids
are in no way inferior to Demon Royalty.

Let's seal that with a Zecht.

If you fail, you'll have to apologize for
your disrespect and drop out of this school.

Zecht.

Zecht.

Was it Demon Royalty who drew this up?

Huh? Yes.

It's flawed.

Ridiculous. That's not possible.

For the past two thousand years,
no flaw has ever been...

Well,
I did catch it before I was reincarnated.

Impossible! Just by altering it slightly...

Is this . times the magical effects?

So close.

It's double.

Well?

You may declare your candidacy.

- Who's that guy exactly?
- I thought he was a misfit!

Quiet, please!

Start splitting up into teams.

I'd like everyone running for leader
to introduce themselves.

I'm a member of the Necron Family and a direct
descendant of one of the Seven Elder Demon Emperors,

Ivis Necron...

The Witch of Destruction, Sasha Necron.

Pleased to meet you.

Necron?

My big sister.

So, do you have
either a different father or mother?

Our parents are the same.

Then, you should both be purebloods.

Why are you wearing
that white uniform, Misha?

It was a family decision.

Anos, it's your turn now.

I am Anos Voldigoad,
the Demon King of Tyranny.

I hate to say it, but the name of the Demon
King you all believe in is an utter fake.

Please go join the leader
you wish to serve.

If you want to join your sister,
it's fine with me.

I'd rather be on your team, Anos.
Because we're friends.

That's right, we are.

Anos Voldigoad, was it?

That's right.

Looks like you only have
one teammate so far.

And a defective little junk doll, no less.

Did you know?

That girl there is not a demon.
She's not a human, either.

She has no life, no soul, no will.

She's just a doll made of odds and ends,
animated by magic.

So, what if she is?

What do you mean?

If you think that enchanted dolls
have neither life nor soul,

then your grasp of magical concepts
is too tenuous.

You need to strain your eyes more
and peer into the abyss.

Misha, that's quite an intriguing
comrade you've found.

Anos is my friend.

Well, good for you. But wouldn't you say
he's a bit too insolent?

No?

I-It's the Demonic Eyes of Destruction!

Now he's in for it!

No effect?

How can you...

Did you think I couldn't do what you can?

What's going on?

Your magic level isn't half bad,
Sasha Necron.

What do you say? Wanna join my team?
You can get closer to Misha, you know.

I've never thought of that doll
as my sister, not once!

Are you going to be all right,
sleeping through class?

Sure. That was some seriously boring drivel
I got bombarded with.

You've changed your mind?

Let's duel.

The team competition exam.

Whoever loses has to do
whatever the winner says.

If you happen to win, I'll be glad
to join your team as you requested.

And if you win?

Then, I get to own you.

You will obey my every
command without fail.

And no backtalk from you,
no matter how trivial.

I'd be fine with that...

since I'm going to win anyway.

I'll have you know,
I'm the type who cherishes her belongings.

And I'll be sure to dote on you, as well.

That woman is pretty trigger-happy
with her Demonic Eyes of Destruction.

When she gets worked up,
they just come out.

Meaning she can't control them, then.

Are you ready to go down?

Who are you talking to?

Oh, never mind.

You do remember
what you promised, right?

Sure. Do you want to seal it with a Zecht?

All right. Have that girl there do it.

Me?

It's fine.

Zecht.

Zecht.

The team competition exam between
Team Sasha and Team Anos is now underway.

The match will be decided when the King is
knocked out or else unable to maintain Gyze.

What's our strategy?

I can't get around the fact that there are
only two of us. What do you think, Misha?

My class is Guardian.

Barricading ourselves with Iris
would give us the upper hand.

- Which is what they'll be expecting us to do.
- Then, what should we do?

Outmaneuver them.

Iris.

Lady Sasha, three castles
have just been built in enemy territory!

Two of those are probably traps.

Misha couldn't have built a complete
Demon King Castle in such a short time.

They're buying time
to fortify their castle.

But we're going to strike first!

I'm sending a vanguard unit into
enemy territory! The formation will be...

Lady Sasha!

Is something the matter?

Th-This could be trouble!

The King...

Anos Voldigoad...

has shown up in front of our castle!

When did that happen?

I don't know!
I swear it happened so suddenly!

He didn't come via Gatom, did he?

Whatever. Coming here alone...

Show him that he's confusing
strategy with audacity!

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

What the... What's going on?
He can hear all of our Leaks?

Your encryption spell's too flimsy.

You might as well be
begging me to eavesdrop.

- No way!
- It doesn't matter.

Let him eavesdrop all he wants. At the
end of the day, he's a king working solo.

He can't possibly breach a castle
built by such a large force!

You're wasting your time. We've cast
multiple layers of anti-demonic magic.

Pretty lightweight castle.

If all you're guarding against is magic,
then clearly, you have no clue about battle.

I-I don't believe this!

He's lifting up this castle!

No way! How can he have so much power?

Please,
I'm just that much stronger than you.

Now, let's see you break your fall.

Or else this will k*ll you.

Did I go too easy on them?

We're going to use Jio Graze!

B-But the success rate for Jio Graze
is miniscule! If we fail...

This is no time to cower!
Acknowledge our enemy's power!

Unless we go for the ultimate
fire element magic spell, Jio Graze,

we'll never defeat Anos Voldigoad!

You didn't enroll at the Demon King Academy so you
could be humiliated in a place like this, right?

So get ready to make a last-ditch effort!

Let's see your best magic!

We're going to flaunt the pride
of Demon Royalty before that mongrel!

Yes, Lady Sasha!

It's a shame that she's the enemy.

Jio Graze can only be realized
by diligently studying magic techniques.

In the week since you formed your team,
you must've honed it to this level.

It's a team spell that maximizes
each member's unique abilities,

while increasing everyone's
Magic Power more than tenfold.

That's the true power of Gyze.

I'm going to take charge
of your power now, everyone!

Lady Sasha!

Let's show him!

Here we go!

Jio Graze!

Excellent.

I'm giving you a reward for that.

Did they get canceled out?

Lady Sasha, the other one is still viable!

Everybody, retreat!

Fless!

Wh-Who knew you could use Jio Graze
all by yourself?

That wasn't Jio Graze that I used.

- It was Grega.
- No way!

You did that with the lowest-level
fire element spell?

Didn't I tell you?
I'm that much stronger.

You remember your promise, don't you?

You have potential.

Come serve under me.

Die!

Hard pass.

Then, go ahead and k*ll me!

You're a headstrong one.

Never mind, just take my hand.

I'll never forget this humiliation!

Someday, I'll get stronger,
and then, I'm going to k*ll you for sure!

Hate to break it to you, Sasha.

If k*lling me were enough
to make me die,

I would've already perished
two thousand years ago.

And besides, it seems that your little
sister wants to be on the same team as you.

Sasha, you're hurt!

I'm all right. This is nothing.

Fine! After all, it's not like
I stand a chance against you,

not to mention I can't go
against our Zecht, can I?

But just remember this.

This is just a contract, nothing more.

I don't recall ever selling you
my soul, either.

Right. I look forward to this.

So,
you recruited me for your friend's sake.

How very kind of you.

- That's not the only reason.
- What else, then?

Your eyes were so beautiful.

They harbor immense Magic Power.

I mean it.

I've never seen such beautiful
Demonic Eyes before.

Are you listening?

Of course I can't hear you, idiot.

So incredible of you, Anos!

I mean, you're only one month old!
And you defeated your bigger friends!

We're having a feast tonight, okay?

Right, and I also brought
some company with me again.

Oh my! Welcome, Misha!

Hello, I'm Sasha Necron.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

O-Our little Anos! Our little Anos!

Look, he brought home Bride Number !

What's that?

Hey, Anos! Even your old man
has never brought home two!

What's all this?

This is my home.

Do you like Anos?

I do.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

- Let's go, then.
- And what's that?

Mom wants you to take home this gratin.

How many meals are in there?

Looks good!

This is us.

So, you got to make up, then?

I'll tell you tomorrow.

What are you whispering about over there?

Oh, I was just thinking it would've
been faster to see you home via Gatom.

It's fine. I was in the mood for a walk.

Is that right?

Thanks for going out of your way.

Good evening.

Okay then, goodbye.

Right, see you tomorrow.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Thanks.

Thanks to you,
I was able to make up with Misha.

I didn't really do much.

That's not true.

No one but you would ever be reckless enough
to say something like, "Come serve under me."

Do you mind if I ask you a weird question?

What is it?

What would you do
if your fate was already sealed?

I wouldn't stress about it
if it wasn't a big deal,

but if I didn't like it, I'd change it.

You think you can change fate?

Sure, it's simple.

All I'd have to do is destroy it.

Hey, come over here a second.

Pass.

Wh-Why would you pass on that?

I just don't like being ordered around.

Really! You're so childish!

Would you mind coming over here, please?

No problem.

What are you doing...

Th-That was a kiss between friends!
Just to thank you, all right?

Still,
I've never done it with anyone but you.

Then, you've given me
something quite valuable.

Thanks.

What a weird mongrel.

All right, see you tomorrow.

Right.

Hey, Anos...

One last thing...

I'm glad I got to meet you.

SASHA'S TRUE INTENTIONS