Koibito wo Netorare, Yuusha Party kara Tsuihou sa Retakedo

“Ah, huh? I was–”
Violetta looked around in confusion.
As expected, the title of Hero wasn’t just for the show.
She had broken free from Margo’s spell on her own.
“Tch, she dispelled it already.”
Margo clicked his tongue.
“Oh, my head’s spinning~”
Violetta staggered as she walked.
It seemed she hadn’t fully recovered yet.
“Lady Violetta!”
The knights surrounding her called out and rushed to her side.
Although they were concerned for Violetta, their hostility towards me didn’t diminish.
Well, the aura around me was affected by [Darkness], giving off a distinctly villainous vibe.
Compared to the Hero brandishing his sword for justice over there — it was obvious who they should trust.
“I’ll leave Violetta to you.”
Margo calmly ordered the group of knights.
“I’m afraid she’s injured, so take her to a safe area.”
“B-but what about you, Sir Margo?”
“I’ll defeat them.”
“Then, we should also–”
“No, they’re not ordinary foes. I need to use my full power. When I do — I can’t guarantee your safety.”
“Sir Margo…”
“I’m sorry. Let me handle this alone.”

Margo declared with a sincere tone.
I see, he didn’t want anyone to interfere, sacrifice themselves, or discover the true nature of his power.
Ha, suit yourself.
The knights, persuaded by Margo, led the stumbling Violetta back to the rear.
Only I, Shia, Yurin, and Margo remained on the hill.
A few knights still stood at the foot of the hill, observing us.
Probably as a precaution, in case Margo ran into trouble and needed intervention.
Well, that worked for me too.
Because “some things were about to happen.”
“Opposing a Hero like that, so you have joined the Demon clan.”
“… What are you talking about? I don’t understand.”
“Even the great Hero Knight has fallen, huh.”
“Nonsense! I’ve always fought for peace and justice!”
Margo proclaimed arrogantly.
“Your shamelessness is nauseating.”
A member of the Party that turned me into this two years ago, and he can still spout words about peace and justice?
“Makes me want to puke.”
“You control the power of [Darkness] like that, doesn’t that make you the one allied with the Demons? If so, I, Margo Rasqueda, will use my full strength to raise this sword of justice and punish you.”
In a theatrical tone, Margo brazenly condemned me.
He must be drunk on his own words.
Intoxicated by the title of Hero from the depths of his heart–
As expected of him, thick-skinned with paper-thin integrity.
“You’re giving it your all with that speech, even though no one’s listening.”
I snorted.
“[Gungnir]!”
Without bothering to respond further, Margo raised his sword and shouted.
From the sword’s tip, a spear wrapped in black and gold light appeared and shot towards me.
It was the attack spell of [Chaos], similar to Mike’s.
Before, that spear had overwhelming power, shattering the black scales from my [Fixed Damage]–
Splat…!
But this time was different. The moment the spear touched the black scales, it completely disintegrated.
“Impossible!?”
Margo exclaimed in surprise, then launched a second, a third…
The result was always the same.
As soon as they entered the range of [Fixed Damage], the black scales erased the [Chaos] spears.
“What? Is that all your justice amounts to?”
“Y-you bastard…”
Margo’s expression had changed.
He glanced at the group of knights observing from afar, clearly concerned about his reputation.
Always wanting to be revered, praised as a Hero–
In the end, that was Margo’s only motivation.
“Are you done? Then it’s my turn.”
The black scales emanating from me grew denser.
“The thing you value most, that [Hero Title]–”
Clank.
A black chain dangled from my right hand.
“I’ll crush it right here.”
Until it’s beyond salvation.
That will be the price you pay.
“Kuh…”
Margo stepped back in the face of my overwhelming aura.
In the blink of an eye–
My vision was obscured by a black mist.
“What’s this…!?”
A massive gate, hundreds of meters tall, appeared behind the mist.
A dark purple light from within engulfed me–
—
When I came to, I was standing in the middle of a desolate plain stretching to the horizon.
“Could this be… this place is.”
【Yes, you’ve entered here once again, Master】
Beside me stood a figure.
Long black hair, delicate pale skin.
A beautiful girl in a black dress, carrying herself with the air of a noble’s daughter–
【Welcome to the World of [Darkness] — [Qliphoth]】