Episode 4

**Demon** is the fifth episode of the Black Summoner anime series.

## Summary

A month after Kelvin purchases Efil, the two explore the Dark Purple Forest and subjugate many of the monsters there to level up Efil and have her gain new skills and abilities.

Later that day, Kelvin's group reported the successful subjugation of a Wicked Sagetree to Ange at the Adventurer's Guild, who congratulated them. She also informs them that one more successful quest they complete will allow them to take the Rank-up Exam. It would allow Kelvin to become Rank A and Efil Rank B. After a brief chat about Efil's last exam, Ange invites Efil to try out a new sweets store she found, and Efil asks that Kelvin come along too. Kelvin is then coaxed into agreeing to the invitation by Ange.

Eventually, Kelvin meets Ange outside by a fountain, and they're soon joined by Efil, who wore a beautiful dress that Kelvin compliments, thanks to Ange's pushy nature. Later, they sit at a table after purchasing some sweets, and Efil tries to feed Kelvin some of her cake. The act draws a small crowd of men to comment on it, which Kelvin clarifies, and not wanting to be left behind, Ange does the same with a sweet roll. More attention is then drawn to the group as Kelvin tries to handle the situation, but is interrupted by Tabra, the third Prince of Trycen, and his two guards. One of the guards suggests that Tabra use his position to discipline Kelvin for his lowly commoner status. Tabra also takes an interest in Efil and offers to forgive them if Kelvin hands over one of his "ladies" to him. Kelvin then quickly deals with the two guards and then uses a gravity spell on Tabra while asking him why he's in Parth. Overwhelmed by Kelvin's spell, Tabra claims he's there to meet with Leo about a strong adventurer he wanted to meet with. Tabra planned to have the adventurer serve him, and Kelvin revealed that he must be the adventurer and refused to serve under him. Once that was settled, Kelvin suggests they shop for more sweets, and the girls agree.

At the Holy Empire of Deramis Great Cathedral, the priestess Colette prays to the statue of Melfina, asking for an audience with her. Melfina answers the prayer, and Colette gives her an update on the Heroes of Deramis. Pleased by the news, Melfina gives Colette an oracle that the heroes need to exterminate an evil in the western continent and to stay far away from Parth. Once that is over, the heroes arrive at the scene, and Colette relays the oracle she received to the group.

That night at the inn, Efil thanks Kelvin for helping her that day, and Kelvin thinks nothing of it, but apologizes about them having to continue sharing a bed. It leads to a heart-to-heart with Efil feeling inadequate to Kelvin's taste in a woman, but he denies any of what Efil believes.

The following day, Kelvin reviews the stats of the hero party with Gerard, Clotho, and Efil. It's unanimously thought that the heroes' levels are far too low from what they expected. On the other hand, Kelvin is content that he successfully created a staff from a monster material drop, but it's said that he had many failures that led up to that one success. Gerard notes that Kelvin created a Dreadnaught Shield and Crimson Cape for him. Efil then notes that she created a Sage's Black Robe for Kelvin with her sewing skill. Claire then knocks on their door to inform Kelvin that the guild wants to speak with him.

In the Guild Master's room, Leo informs Kelvin that a Rank D Dungeon called the Hermit's Cave where a secret room was discovered containing a powerful demon inside it. Leo also mentions an incident involving the 3rd Prince of Trycen earlier that day and the troubles that have arisen from it. When asked if Kelvin would do the quest, Kelvin accepts it.

Afterward, Kelvin, accompanied by Efil and Gerard, visits the Hermit's Cave Dungeon and learns from Urd there about the situation surrounding the dungeon. The group enters the dungeon, and once they reach the secret room, and enter after they enter it, find a demon woman chained to a monolith. Another demon sitting atop a pile of bones introduces himself as Archdemon Victor. Kelvin then asks who the chained woman is, and Victor responds while sealing the room off as the Demon Lord's daughter. Melfina then informs Kelvin that there were three demon lords in the past, and the lady must be Gustav the current one's daughter. Kelvin then claims Gustav didn't have any children, and Victor informs them that Gustav didn't officially have any kids. Furthermore, Victor adds that he leads the group into a trap to eat and absorb their power. Victor lunges toward the group, but Gerard protects him with his shield, and Victor's plans are sequentially revealed to become the next Demon Lord. Melfina then comments how Kelvin's nasty habit has come to light again, and Gerard agrees. The habit is that Kelvin smiles before he faces off a strong opponent, making him a "Battle Junkie".

## Characters

* Kelvin Celsius
* Gerard Fragarach
* Efil
* Clotho
* Ange
* Urd
* Tabra
* Leo
* Colette
* Melfina
* Rion Celsius
* Shiga Setsuna
* Kanzaki Touya
* Kuromiya Miyabi
* Claire
* Sera Baal
* Victor
* Gustav (Mentioned)