Reincarnated Elf Chapter 49

 The hero of the next generation, takes command

That... was undoubtedly the most intimidating presence Jin and his party had ever encountered.

The pair of horns on its head were darker than any other demon they had faced.

As the long, dark-red hair fluttered in the wind, even the surrounding air seemed to sway with an aura of miasma.

With a nonchalant gaze, the creature's crimson eyes pierced through, and it raised its hand.

"Instant teleportation magic array deployment, the march of demons, Lafest."

As Uva spread his hand, a large black hole appeared behind him.

"Gyagyagya...!!" "Uvaaaaaa!!" "Aoooon!!"

With deafening cries, a new horde of magical beasts appeared alongside demonic entities, clad in black cloaks, presumably under the direct command of the Demon King's army.

Uva glanced at the newly arrived forces and muttered in disappointment.

"Fewer numbers than planned. I explicitly instructed to gather all forces from the entire demon realm. Gurgea Zoringer."

Standing next to Uva, a muscular demon exuded a nostalgic magical power from every joint.

"Hah. It seems personnel are lacking everywhere. Demon resources are quite scarce. Please understand. I will accept any punishment."

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 48

 The hero of the next generation, meets up with the fortress lord

The Vastela expedition this time is marked by the absence of the Demon Lord and the emergence of a core figure among the current demon race, the one who forced my father, the "God of War" Griellet Garlanda, into retirement.

On the eve of the decisive battle, Jin was invited by Lord Garius to Kukule Fortress, where he learned about the most critical figure in this conflict.

This figure, the "God of War," had guarded Kukule Fortress for twenty years and was known for being so formidable that he seemed untouchable.

He had the ability to control the will of magical beasts and demons who followed him.

Furthermore, he was considered a crucial figure, holding the key to the revival of the Demon Lord.

"The cunning demon, Uva Karma. If we don't defeat him, the crisis of Kukule Fortress and the fear of the Demon Lord's resurrection will not end. The miasma is spreading, affecting not only Kukule Fortress but far beyond. People are naturally drawn to tales of a hero who defies magical odds."

As the miasma thickens, life withers, and magical beasts grow more ferocious. The number of adventurers is insufficient to handle the increasing magical beast incidents.

In this dire situation, Jin and his companions, adept at magic effective against magical beasts, emerge.

The people turn to them, referring to Jin's effective magic as "Hero Magic."

While demons anticipate the return of the "Demon King," humanity eagerly awaits the emergence of the "Hero" from ancient legends who supposedly defeated the Demon King.

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 47

 The hero of the next generation, arrives at the destined place

Two swift years had passed since the formation of the adventurer party 'Hopeful Travelers Raglirge,' propelling them to an unexpected Rank A status. The party found themselves inundated with requests, with even Lord Garius Garlanda of Kukule Fortress extending direct invitations.

For their latest assignment, the party ventured into the Vastela Forest. This locale held special significance for Jin, marking the place where he, once known as 'Crosenar,' had completed his final mission.

"I owe my life to Master Reese here," Jin reminisced, leading the party, accompanied by Vritra soaring beside him.

Yet, the expressions of those following were less sanguine. The desolation of the land, marred by miasma, hinted at the presence of aggressive magical beasts.

"This doesn't seem like a place where wild creatures can live anymore. It might be harsh for an elf with low miasma resistance," Raidon commented, observing the duo trailing behind.

Offering reassurance, Lahab had prepared water infused with purifying magical power for the party. Anastasia, Lahab's second disciple, chimed in, "Lady Lahab will protect you under the name of her second disciple. Every ten minutes or so, we can perform body purification with a combination of her water magic and my healing magic."

"Alright, that should be fine," Jin nodded.

However, the party's concerns were short-lived. Deeper into the forest, a denser miasma vortex emerged. Numerous magical entities, each a concentration of power, stirred busily, and then...

"Guuuaaaaah! Grraaahhh! Vaaaahhh!"

Various formidable magical beasts, concealed in different directions, simultaneously attacked the party.

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 46

 The hero of the next generation, forming a party

"Mission accomplished. With this, the D-rank party 'Hopeful Travelers Lagridge' has been officially recognized as a C-rank adventurer party! Congratulations!"

Three months had passed since the two formed a party. Raidon and Jin received the proof of a C-rank adventurer party, a bronze guild button. The party, starting from the lowest rank, had advanced to C-rank in just over three months. Within the guild, they were beginning to be seen as an up-and-coming party.

Despite this celebratory occasion, the two sat at a corner table in the guild, their expressions far from cheerful.

Raidon, with a frustrated look, spoke while leaning on the table.

"We got promoted, but in the end, we've run into the same challenges as three months ago."

"I was so absorbed in completing missions that I didn't even think about the conditions for accepting C-rank party missions. Oops..."

With a wry smile, Jin looked down at the C-rank mission requests that they were supposed to be eligible for. There, he found:

[Required Condition: Party members with individual rank C or higher, minimum of three members.]

While nibbling on a piece of meat, Raidon sighed.

"There's no one crazy enough to want to join us after seeing us in action. We're a bizarre duo – he punches things and makes dirt, and this one here, boasting about being a legendary evil dragon, can only produce enough power to light a cigarette."

As he flicked a black shadow approaching the meat with his finger, a small dragon rolled over on the table, squeaking, "Nuoh!"

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 45

 The hero of the next generation, skillfully using hero abilities.

"Hero Magic, Holy Sword Morganel Fay!" the young man's sword gleamed as he effortlessly struck down the oncoming magical beasts.

"Gyaaahhh...nggh..."

A dragon, twice the size of the young man, split in half. From the wound, black particles floated and vanished.

It was an A-rank magical beast—Golden Wolf Dragon Goldrath. A type of evil dragon rapidly spreading its territory recently. Originally, it shouldn't be in the human world; it should reside deep in the forest caves as a dragon—

"Magical beasts appearing in a rural village like this is unusual. Maybe Master Reese was right; the demon lord revival might be near...?"

Sheathing his sword, the young man turned to his new companions who were waving.

"Jin! We've exterminated all the magical beasts as instructed... any injuries? Oh no, any injuries!? Ah, we spilled all the healing potions on the way here, and we have none left...! Uh, bandages! Bandages, maybe!"

Beside Jin, a girl was flustered at the sight of injuries. And—

"The remnants on this side have been taken care of by me and Vritra. You should have Lady Lahab heal your injuries. Right, Lady Lahab?"

"If you have acorns, I can heal you."

"Ah, always looking down at my feet... Well, how about Vritra? Can't we figure something out? We're out of healing potions, you know?"

"Nuh? I'm skilled at healing by roasting."

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 44

 Reincarnated Elf (108), Delving into Psychic Magic

"By the way, I find this mental contamination magic quite interesting. Though I don't fully get it, basically, you just need to channel demon-resonating magic into this crystal."

The mental contamination magic on the demon villagers shows up as a debuff in appraisal magic, but Gurgea doesn't have it.

"Hmm, I see. So far, you haven't been hit by any mental contamination magic."

I'll do a detailed appraisal magic on Gurgea.

Can't escape, can't defend, can't hide. With all three in place, I can cast magic calmly.

"Hmph, obviously. I'm no rural demon; I'm a pure demon raised in the mainland. My loyalty to the Demon Lord is unmatched. No matter what's asked, I won't show weaknesses or give in!"

Gurgea sits in seiza, tied up.

Within moments of waking up, he became more spirited. Quite a hassle.

"I see. That's reassuring to hear."

This means Gurgea isn't under any debuffs, regardless of his status.

Next, I'll carefully look at the crystal taken from Gurgea.

"Is this a magic stone?"

Near a dragon's nest in a certain country or in a miasma-filled swamp where no one can approach.

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 43

 Reincarnated Elf (108), Overwhelm

Gurgea, mounted on the battle drake, follows me into the forest. He relentlessly hurls a series of magic attacks, all of which are cast without incantation. There's no time to counter each one individually; it's quicker to evade the more straightforward spells.

"Moving around so evasively...! Your legs seem to be the only thing average about you!"

A whooshing sound accompanies a fire magic spell passing by my cheek. It's at the level of advanced magic. Nevertheless, it's surprising that he can cast such powerful spells repeatedly without depleting his magic reserves too quickly. When I appraised him earlier, the total magical power didn't seem excessively high.

"...In that case, could it be that not all that magic power belongs to Gurgea?"

I ponder while tilting my head in mid-air. To dispel such doubts, I decide to employ the ancient magic.

"Appraisal Magic × Magic Sense Magic, Mana Flow Analysis Gidacrotilus. Let me observe the movement of magic power around you from corner to corner."

Developed when the cities of humanity were attacked by magical beasts, this is a broad-range magic designed to anticipate the actions of magical beasts by analyzing the flow of mana and atmospheric fluctuations. The target is the entire forest, and I'll be observing the current flow of mana in this area.

While this magic can provide extensive insights, prolonged exposure to the high-density mana in the demon territory could lead to magic intoxication—a double-edged sword.

"Ah, I get it now. Those horns are like mana hubs."

The miasma in the air visibly transforms into magical energy, channeled through Gurgea's horns. Not all the magical power belongs to Gurgea; the concentrated mana in his horns keeps flowing throughout his body until he decides to release it. While the process follows the standard order for most magicians, there's a notable twist.