Runelord
The Origin of the Dark Mage
Today's guest is the final boss of Madou Monogatari S, Runelord. Although his presence was not foreshadowed much in the game itself, he made a sudden appearance at the last moment. For some reason, we've received many postcards requesting his appearance even though all he does is get beaten up by Schezo. Long story short, there isn't much information about him, so people are curious about him.
The Era of Runelord Has Arrived!
I never expected to interview you, of all people...
Ahahaha~ It seems that the readers of the underground edition have a much more discerning eye than you do.
Still, I wonder why now...?
Because, it is at last time for my era to begin!
But if I round it up, this game came out when I was only 20 years old...
Hey! Why are you acting so reluctant to interview me?!
I mean, let's be serious here...
You know, since you're the one who created me, you should take responsibility and promote me more proactively.
...Tch... Have it your way...
Deciphering the Obscured Words...
So, 200 years ago, you were defeated by the hero, right?
That's correct. I was the principal mage of my generation, and I held dominion over the capital of Raana.
But because you stuck out so much, you were stricken down.
Just being reminded of it makes me shudder... That ■■■■'s ■■■■ is the only thing I cannot forgive...
Why'd you censor that?
Hm, why not try and guess?
Are you planning on appearing in some other work behind my back?!
I'm looking forward to how it will turn out~...
Stop saying things that'll get their hopes up.
Ahahahaha...
Damn. For a tentative final boss, the way you talk always makes it seem like you're up to something.
I'm no "tentative" final boss, I'm a fully realized and recognized final boss.
I guess so, if that smart alecky way is what it takes to be a real final boss.
All I can say is to keep an eye on future Compile works from now on~
Quit making an ass of yourself.
Schezo as a Student ... ♥
So the Raana group disbanded after you were defeated by the hero, right?
Uuugh... To think that the capital of evil where darkness flourished has been reduced to a tourist trap and field trip destination...
I... I can't believe it...?
I think it's pretty easy to understand, actually.
Your naming sense is so...simple-minded.
Shut up.
Still, that worked out in my favor. After all, Schezo Wegey came to my beautiful city as a student because of it.
So you were waiting there as a ghost for someone who was worthy of inheriting your legacy?
I waited for someone of his talents for a century–no–a millennia.
Even taking that into consideration, Schezo turned out like..."that".
And by "that" you mean...?
Just that he's also racing down the path to becoming a weirdo.
I completely agree. He has the potential and the talent for becoming the Dark Mage, but his personality is unfortunate...
I don't think he'll ever get rid of that "creeper" title... Though, I was the one who made that happen, techniclly.
*sob* I relate to him so much that I can't help but cry.
Are You Looking Forward to the Sequel?
And with that, it seems that the end of this corner is almost here.
Well now, that was fast.
We only have room on one page, you know.
So this is the end of the "first page", right?
Huh?
If this is to be continued in the next volume, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again next month!
Wait, wait, wait, wait! We're not giving you a follow-up interview.
Why not? Of my 23 secrets, I still have 5 left to reveal to our readers...
Yeah, right. We hardly talked that much.
Get excited for another interview with me next month~ Take care, everyone!
Are you even listening?! This is the only time I'm interviewing you!
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Writer: Uemizo
Support: Ichi (And someone whose name I cannot read)