Chapter 529

Magi Craft Meister 529

16 The Demons Mastermind Arc

16-08 Break-out and Hostage Taking

Kyaah! What do you think youre doing!?

You bastards! What do you think youre doing with Lady Istalis!?

Yaaah! Help me, Lucas!

Lady Shion! Damn it, let go of her!

Six golems, each less than 2 meters tall, came rushing in. Their movement was slow, but they still managed to catch both Istalis and Shion while they were sitting.

Though Netros and Lucas were able to quickly dodge them, it meant nothing since their mistresses had been captured just as easily.

Two of those golems seemed to have their sights set on Jin (s Substitute Doll), and rushed to catch him as well.

What do you think youre doing?

You wont lay a finger on him.

Reiko and Ann jumped in to get rid of those golems.

Ann pushed away one of those golem with such force that it was driven into a nearby wall, while the one that Reiko attacked was shattered into small pieces.

What on earth is going on?

Understandably enough, Jin had been unable to keep up with the sudden turn of events.

If its come to this, we have no other choice. Reiko, use the Ether Jammer!

Yes, Father.

Reiko activated her built-in Ether Jammer, causing the golems that had restrained Istalis and Shion to stop moving.

But at the same time, not only Istalis and Shion, but Netros, Lucas, and the three demons from the Gospel clan all started to groan in pain. They seemed to be suffering from Ether deficiency.

This is bad Reiko, Ann, take care of the remaining golems, quickly!

Following Jins instructions, Reiko and Ann disposed of the remaining four golems in a matter of seconds. Jin then had Reiko stop her Ether Jammer.

Phew.

Istalis and the others sighed in relief.

In human terms, it was as if one were to suddenly appear at the top of Mt. Everest. The amount of oxygen in the air there is less than one third its normal ratio. Of course it would be difficult to breathe there.

It appeared that a similar thing would happen once the Ether concentration in the air was caused to drop suddenly. Since humans werent as dependent on Ether as demons, the effect on their physical condition was almost non-existent.

Fabius was lying on the floor, and seemed to have fainted on the spot.

D-Damn it

Ugh

Alectus and Milonia seemed to have regained their senses.

An idea came to Jins mind, and he quickly gave Ann a command.

Ann, restrain Alectus.

Yes, Master.

Ann twisted Alectus arm behind his back.

Reiko, use your Paralyze.

Yes, Father.

She then paralyzed Alectus while was still being held by Ann. They were going to take him hostage.

Paralyze Milonia as well.

Jin quickly issued another command, thinking it would be bad to get too noisy about it. Just in case, they paralyzed Fabius as well.

Alright, lets get out of here.

After going through the busted door and reaching the hallway, they were met by four people -probably other members of the Gospel clan- who glared at them.

Their faces were pale and their eyes were devoid of life. It made Jin feel a bit uncomfortable, but he could only afford to think about escaping for the time being.

Step aside. Dont you care about what happens to Alectus?

Buth the four demons were as if they couldnt hear Jins words, and all jumped at them at the same time.

Paralyze

Gah-

Gyaah-

Reiko unleashed her Paralyze, and all four demons dropped to the floor in an instant.

There were about 10 people in the Gospel clan. There might be two or three more of them somewhere around here. Dont let your guard down.

Just as Jin had finished saying that, two men appeared from the shadows of the hallway, each of them holding a baton over their heads.

Paralyze

Guh-

Gyaah-

But still, they were no match for Reikos reaction speed. They were neutralized in an instant.

The party advanced through the hallway led by Netros, and followed by Istalis, Shion, Lucas, Jin, Ann (who was still holding Alectus hostage), and Reiko, in that order.

Eventually, they reached a familiar exit.

Were almost out.

The outside of the cave seemed cloudy and dim.

Its cold.

Istalis and Shion started shivering.

The inside of the Gospel clans cave was about 15 degrees Celsius thanks to the caves internal heating, but the area around the entrance was closer to 5 degrees. It felt even worse due to the fact that none of them had had any time to get their jackets on.

We can change our clothes once we get back to Capricorn 1.

Trying to cheer them on, Jin instructed Reiko to contact Land 1.

Hell be here soon, Father.

Jin had been a little worried that something might have happened to Capricorn 1 during the night, but Land 1 had been on constant watch and the vehicle itself had a strong Barrier.

In addition, Falcons 2 and 3 were in charge of aerial surveillance, so there really wasnt much to be concerned about.

A minute later, Capricorn one finally arrived, and the party was able to catch a breath.

Land 1, were getting out of here, quickly.

Jin decided to keep his distance with the dwelling place of the Gospel clan for the time being.

They had reached a distance of about 10 km after going on for half an hour at a speed of 20 km/h. Alectus was tied to a passenger seat, with Reiko having her Paralyzer ready to fire at any moment right next to hi