𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝟗: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚
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Thirteen was revived thanks to Kyrie, and managed to reunite with his estranged companions.
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“So, Thirteen. What will you do from now on?”
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Chatura asked Thirteen.
He responded firmly.
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“I will not return to Ouma anymore. From now on, I will live with my companions.”
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His companions, a group of small monkeys, happily screeched at his words.
Vajra watched this and expressed a stern opinion.
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“However, you were once a Guardian of Ouma. By all accounts, you’re a traitor. There’s a possibility that you could be eliminated. You, and your companions as well.”
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The possibility was quite high.
He had already disgraced Ouma once, forcibly given blood, and turned savage.
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If defeated in that state and seen as a traitor, he could be killed or something even worse might happen.
Thirteen looked at his monkey companions and approached Kyrie.
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Kneeling, he bowed deeply and said to Kyrie,
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“Could you please take me under your wing?”
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What Thirteen chose was to serve under Kyrie, who is of the same Demon King species as Ouma.
He knew well the power of the Holy Demon King, Kyrie.
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If he stayed under her. . . . . .
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“I will work for you until I’m worn out. So please, protect my companions at least. . . . . .”
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As the Holy Zodiac watched. . . . . .
Kyrie approached Thirteen and touched his shoulder.
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“No.”
“. . . . . .! Why . . . . . .”
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But Kyrie, who refused, said with a smile,
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“I dislike having subordinates. If you want to be a friend, you’re more than welcome.”
“Friend . . . . . .”
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. . . . . .The other side is a Demon King.
The strongest monster in the world (though Kyrie is human).
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Most Demon Kings, due to their strong power, have quite arrogant personalities (like Anila).
But. . . . . .Kyrie was different.
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She’s offering friendship to someone she barely knows. . . . . .who even aimed for her life.
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“Uh, a. . . . . .aaaa . . . . . .”
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What a kind person she is.
Thirteen cried at Kyrie’s kindness.
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“So, shall we become friends, Mr. Thirteen?”
“Yes . . . . . . Kyrie-sama . . . . . .”
“No need for ‘sama.’”
“Then . . . . . . Big Sister Kyrie?”
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It still seemed distasteful, but probably better than ‘sama.’
Kyrie nodded.
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“Hey, everyone! Big Sister Kyrie is taking us as her companions!”
“””Eekeekee!”””
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The small monkeys happily hopped around.
Thirteen and the monkeys bowed their heads.
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“Nice to meet you, Mr. Thirteen.”
“Kyrie, may I have a moment?”
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Vajra raised her hand and spoke.
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“I would like you to give him a new name. Thirteen is a name given by Ouma. As long as he has that name, he won’t be free from Ouma’s curse.”
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Between a Demon King and a named monster, a kind of bond forms.
If Ouma noticed Thirteen’s betrayal, he could use that bond to harm Thirteen.
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Hearing the explanation, Kyrie nodded and thought for a moment before speaking.
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“So. . . . . .it’s Mr. Makola then.”
“Makola. . . . . .”
“Yes. It was in the diary left by Ellison-sama. She named the monkey demon protecting her ‘Makola.’”
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At that moment. . . . . .
Thirteen starts to glow.
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With a new name, the empowered Thirteen. . . . . .
Transforms into the guardian, Makola, through existence evolution.
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He evolves into a tall, handsome figure.
At first glance, he looks human, but he has a tail and long sideburns.
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A golden halo is placed on his head.
Martel, who has appraisal skills, mutters as she looks at Makola.
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“He seems to have existence-evolved into a demon of the Gokuu species.”
“Uki. . . . . .Gokuu. I feel. . . . . .lighter than before.”
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With a thud, Makola performs a backflip on the spot.
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“It seems you can use various spells now.”
“Uki. . . . . .! Thank you, Kyrie’s sister!”
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Kyrie smiles and says, “No problem.”
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“We have to name the remaining little monkeys too.”
“Is that okay?”
“Of course! They’re all friends.”
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. . . . . .Ah, Makola thinks.
I’m really glad to have become this person’s Guardian. . . . . .
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And so, Makola resolves to work hard for this person’s sake for the rest of his life.
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