The Maou Gakuin No Futekigousha Shijou Saikyou
chapter 99's

Everything quiet.

Even though it was in the middle of a battle, the air around us was calm and silent.

Avos grabs his mask and releases it which shows Ray's undeniable face.

“How do you know?” (Ray)

Ray's usual voice came out. I guess the mask was to change his voice.

“Ray Grandori is a reincarnated person. The possibility of that being true is very high due to the fact that you did not inherit the secret technique of the Iesta family that might be caused by the use . In addition, your sense of worth is very different for this era and sometimes you show me familiar gestures as you know me. “(Arnos)

At this point even though I believe he is a reincarnated person, I just assume he has no memory.

“To hide the fact that you are a Canon, you play the role of a reincarnated person who will know me. You pretend to be my right hand Shin whom you have fought in the past. You may also be able to use magic quite well but if you do, your Mazoku body will show holy power which is another convenient reason to pretend to be Shin. “(Arnos)

Shin was weak with magic so by pretending to be him, he could hide his magic. Hiding his magic by keeping him weak would also make his holy power undetectable.

Also, because of his skill in root magic that is superior to mine, he can hide his origin from my demonic eyes.

“Nearly after we came to Gairadeite, you gave Misa that clam necklace. Remember asking the shopkeeper if he had one shell? The thing is, they are one shell divided into two necklaces usually but you know to ask for one that is unbroken. You shouldn't know that. “(Arnos)

At the time, it wasn't hard to assume that Ray had at least some memories from his past life.

“Gesper on that necklace too. This is a design not found in Deiruheido but you easily know how to undo it. It was a bit strange because Shin did not care about accessories. If it was a Deiruheido item that he might remember but he would not consider an Azeshion item worth remembering. “(Arnos)

I wrote it at first because I didn't know everything about Shin so there was a small chance he could know but it still surprised me.

“I asked you after that test if you remembered anything since you mastered the unique sword. “(Arnos)

But Ray said no.

“Shin's mind should remain on his blade and once they find the same origin, it will move to you but you say no. If you do not receive any memories, how do you know about the necklace? ” (Arnos)

Mazoku has not interacted much with humans for nearly 2000 years so it is hard to imagine Ray going to Azeshion to find a cure for his mother where he might find the necklace. Also, I explained about it in class after Ray gave it to Misa plus she fell asleep and kept showing up in that class.

“In other words, you are not Shin and you are clearly lying about having no memory. “(Arnos)

Ray once told Misa that he was a liar. I think he meant it.

“But if you're not Shin then who are you? No one else by my side 2000 years ago could wield a holy sword and a unique sword. However, what if the hero of Kanon has been reincarnated as a mazoku? I'm sure he can use both. “(Arnos)

That's when I hypothesized that Ray was Kanon.

“What I don't understand is if you are a Canon Hero then why not tell me? Now that we have peace, there is no reason to hide it from me. “(Arnos)

I just realized the reason on the hill Eiyan.

“You realize that if you tell me that you are a Canon, I'll see that you have only one origin. “(Arnos)

No matter how good Kanon was with root magic, some things could not be hidden and she only had one origin would be one of them.

“No matter what your reasons are, I still wonder where the other six people have gone and it didn't take long to connect them with the seven old demon emperors. Of the seven only Melheys were not taken over. “(Arnos)

It's not enough for me to think that they've just been arrested.

“Six demon elders fused with the origins of Avos Dillheavia leaving only one. The same number of heroes that Kanon has. The numbers will be exactly the same. Too good to be a coincidence. “(Arnos)

Ray silently listened without denying a word.

“Therefore, you cannot claim to be a Canon because I realize you are Avos. “(Arnos)

Of course, there were some unexpected situations. His mother's illness and the whole competition of the sword tournament for example.

I have some doubts about the sword tournament but this is not the time or place to ask about it.

“I think I've got an overview of Kanon, but what happened 2000 years ago?” (Now)

I asked her directly and Ray smiled with a much more mature look than before.

“Persis as Eleonor, Arnos said. Jerga-sensei and the demon lord Gairadeite subjugation army set up a hero academy so that they can destroy you while you reincarnate. I was very against it but no one would listen to me. You were right that day. Killing the demon lord did not make the world peaceful. The battle has ended but the war will start again in 2000 years. ” (Ray)

The battle will continue until one side kills the other. Those are the words I said to him.

“I was killed by a Jerga-sensei supporter. I pretended to be dead and immediately got back up but I realized sensei's plan couldn't be stopped anymore. ” (Ray)

I don't think he can do it. The hero of Kanon did not have a sword to use against humans.

“Man made a mistake 2000 years ago. They make a plan to destroy the demon king Arnos who threw away his life to bring peace to the world. I can't let this unfair story unfold. I have to correct their mistakes. ” (Ray)

“That's the reason… . ? ” (Arnos)

Ray nodded.

“I created the fictional demon king Avos Dillheavia. A fake demon king for human revenge. ” (Ray)

“How do you remove my name from mazoku?” (Now)

“We talk and sometimes we fight but my mazoku is much more understanding than human. Or rather than understand it is their deep love for you. Eventually, everyone believed in me and decided to forget Arnos Voldigod. ” (Ray)

Forget about me voluntarily.

“Evans Mana is a sword made to destroy you. It can even decide fate so 2000 years ago I decided your destiny. The fate of the reincarnated tyrannical demon king. ” (Ray)

“Is that why you changed my name?” (Now)

“…. . Only the gods know what will happen when you decide someone's fate but it seems everyone's mind is answered. I think I won the first bet. ” (Ray)

My name was also changed.

That's why even while using Time Manipulation in Aivis, I couldn't find my name.

“Your right hand Shin Reglia along with other trusted advisors have not forgotten your name. Instead, they reincarnated and moved away from Deiruheido. Even the powerful Mazoku Tribe that did not match you or follow you during the Great War agreed to remain silent until you returned and it was all over. ” (Ray)

I saw . So that's why my mazoku 2000 years ago has never appeared before me.

So it was not the work of Avos Dillheavia but all done of their own accord. He's as good as ever. Even though he is a human, he gains the support of my mazoku.

“…. On the other side of the wall, the hero academy learned that the name of the demon lord had changed. They thought that Arnos Voldigod was trying to change his name and escape from their scheme. Of course, that's what I'm after. ” (Ray)

Human life is short. Over the years, Arnos Voldigod's name would disappear and only Avos Dillheavia remained.

Normally it wouldn't fully succeed but the holy sword that decided my destiny would confirm it.

“I combine my 6 origin with seven older demon emperors. Of course, it was with their consent and their memories were voluntarily erased as well. 2000 Years later they know you will make contact with them and notice the fusion so they erase their own memories because they cannot lie to you. ” (Ray)

They did that to protect me from human plans?

“It left me with my own original origin. I reincarnated many times and little by little I gained a body with more mazoku blood. This was my first time being a pure-blooded mazoku. ” (Ray)

The Canon Hero has reincarnated into a body that completely took my blood while I was in an almost human-like body.

To truly inherit all of his strength in a body that did not have a single drop of his old blood was impressive. He is indeed much more skilled in root magic than me.

“And this war is a cleanup of your 2000 year plan?” (Now)

Ray nodded.

“Hate of man will not disappear. Tyrannical Demon King? A human? This war will continue until one of the parties is destroyed. No matter how merciful you are, you will have no choice but to continue eradicating the falling embers and I cannot take your life again ...... “(Ray).

Eleonor's prediction was wrong. Despite being killed by humans, he was still a noble hero.

“Therefore you will be killed? As a tyrannical demon king by humans. “(Arnos)

Ray nodded.

Will that stop him? (Now)

“ might instill madoku hatred in its users but in the end the source is of Jerga-sensei origin. The one who became Sensei's grudge above all else was the demon king. If the demon lord falls then the magic will also disappear. I strongly believe that. Sensei is not that stupid to stay. ” (Ray)

The serious look that Ray gave me really reminded me of Kanon.

“This may not be the path I want, but I am still a hero. As long as there are still people who call me a hero, I will make amends for them and make amends for the past heroes. You risked your life 2000 years ago and made this peace possible. It's a really beautiful world now. It's almost unthinkable what it was like when you were alive. Even now the world is getting better. ” (Ray)

Unlike me, Ray had seen a changed world as he repeatedly reincarnated.

“The demon king Arnos. ” (Ray)

Ray spoke as we talked 2000 years ago.

“Man is stupid but I still believe in man. I'd like to show you the beauty of the human being and the true peace you crave. ” (Ray)

“Hero Canon. “(Arnos)

I, too, speak like 2000 years ago.

“There is no reason for you to do that. You've had enough of a fight. Will you continue to sacrifice yourself for that boring human being? ” (Arnos)

Ray slowly shook his head.

“I still remember our promise that day. This is the peace you pursue, create, and protect. Although I am reluctant in this form, I still want to fight but as your friend this time. ” (Ray)

How what? I can't ask now.

“It takes a long time and you have made some great preparations but you are definitely sometimes confused and anxious, but even so, you go ahead and make your plans come to fruition. Your thoughts over the last 2000 years are not cheap enough to be moved by my words, I know that. “(Arnos)

I wouldn't tell him to stop.

Those words would become too light in the presence of Ray would.

“It's not even one seashell necklace but a Mishens necklace. “(Arnos)

My explanation at the academy crossed my mind.

2000 Years ago in the early days of the war, most humans never returned from battle so they wished for the Mishens necklace to be tied together with their lover and reborn together in another age.

Mishens shells that live in the Gairadeite lake are divided into two and made into two necklaces. One is given to lovers and the other is worn alone when they go to war.

Mishens shell lives by drinking holy water from the lake and is said to be the messenger of the gods. The two shells are said to guide each other's origin of the dead.

The heroes of Kanon/Ray have feelings they cannot convey so they entrust them to the necklace and say goodbye to their loved ones.

“If you want this necklace back, you should try with all your might. “(Arnos)

“I think you'd say that. ” (Ray)

Ray hung his mask on his waist and drew a magic formation.

The heavenly light overflowed and turned into a holy sword. Mana Evans who was in the demon king's castle was summoned here.

This man also understood I could not move him with words.

“Let me go so I can protect you. ” (Ray)

The hero prepared the sword of the spirit god.

I stretched out my arms and stood in front of him.

How many times have I fought this guy? Still, this was the first time I felt this way when fighting him.

“I won't let you go so I can protect you. ”