In the history of humanity, no one has ever heard of someone defeating the 50000 lesser and greater demons with only 10000 Arch-Mage and Grand Mage. But according to their record if there is a person who exists that can do this kind of feat it means that that person's future is limitless and destined to stand above others.
And now a young man not even reached the '50s of age leads the 10000 Magician and annihilated the 50000 Demons. The people will know the existence of the strongest one attributes soon when the news spread out all over the lower realms.
"We won the war against the Demons!"
"Banzai! Banzai! Banzai"
"Long live Commander Shin!"
"Long live Commander Shin!"
"Long live the City of Circe!"
"Long live the City of Circe!"
"Long live Commander Shin!"
"Long live the Kingdom of Fafnir!"
The magicians are cheering wholeheartedly as they won the war against the Demons for a while and they are now happily talking with each other as they can't believe that they survived that kind of crisis, they all know that they will die today but contrary to their expectations they survived and not only that, no one died in this chaotic battle. There is only injury, lost hands, etc. but they are all healed by the Healing Team led by Fiona.
They all looked at Shinichi with awe, amazement, and worship as he is the one who make this all possible. At first, they all doubted him and now they all looked at him as if he is the true Hero in their hearts. The old man who talked back to Shinichi that he was still a kid that doesn't know how the battlefields work is now kowtowing to Shinichi and apologizing none stop.
Shinichi humbly accepted it and raised him to stop kowtowing, he only said those harsh words to the old man is because he got irritated a little and he is the commander at the moment if they can't even listen to him what is the point of him being a leader.
As they enjoy themselves, Shinichi on the other hand has his brows furrowed as he was thinking of something.
"Why do you look so confused Shin-kun? We won the war. So, why are you still thinking?" Reina asked.
Reina, Esri, Lisa, Fiona, and Elly are now with Shinichi as they are sitting while resting.
"Hmm… Do you think it was too easy? I felt that something is still coming." Shinichi replied with a solemn voice
Esri and the others tilted their heads as they don't understand what Shinichi is talking about.
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In the middle of the forest, there are two Arch Demons who are running back to the hidden cave where their majesty is resting.
"Damn! I can't believe that those humans will be able to kill those 50000 troops that we work so hard to gather." Said by the Arch Demon on the Right
"Dammit! If we didn't get too cocky and just rested this won't have happened, when we checked on them it was already over. what are we going to tell with his majesty?" Asked by the other Arch Demon
"Fool! Of course, we will tell the truth. Do you think his majesty won't be able to learn about it? At least if we became honest maybe he will still forgive us."
"Alright then."
After running for a while, they finally reached the cave and entered. They saw a goldened horned demon is sitting on the throne with closed eyes.
"Your majesty!"
His majesty didn't open his eyes and just asked a question "How's the invasion?"
They didn't answer and still hesitated to tell the truth as they looked at each other.
"Hmm? What is it? Why are you two hesitating on reporting?" His Majesty asked in confusion as he opened his golden eyes
"What is it? REPORT IT TO ME!" Shouted by his majesty with a hint of anger.
"Y-yes! The 50000 troops that we deploy are all annihilated. When we checked on them." Said by the Arch Demon as his voice quivered
"What!? How is that possible? We intercept the reinforcement of the Kingdom, we send sacrificial pawns to delay their advances, how did the 50000 got annihilated? EXPLAIN IT TO ME PROPERLY!" Shouted by His majesty this time his anger is visible
"W-we thought that they can kill all those Humans in that city on their own so, W-we. We rested in the cave and slept but when we checked, the humans are all cheering already and we saw the bodies of our troops scattered all over the place."
"WHAT! IDIOOOTSSSS!!!" his majesty was really angry and was about to kill that Arch Demon but he suddenly stopped halfway
"Who is the one who annihilates them? Is there a Lord Mage there?" asked by his majesty
"N-no there is an only archmage and grand mage his majesty" Replied the Arch Demon and bowed as he was scared shitless
"WHAT? IMPOSSIBLE! We already checked the number of archmages and grand mages in that city, their number should not exceed 10000. How did they do it? Who leads their troops?" asked his majesty
"We don't know if what we see are true or not but they are looking at the white-haired young man like a hero so we are thinking that it was him who lead those magicians."
"White-haired young man?" muttered by his majesty
"Grrrrr…. DAMITT!! All the preparations are all gone to waste!!!!" Said by his majesty as he slammed his bulky fist to his throne and smashed it to pieces
"The empire shouldn't be arriving anytime soon; I still have the time-kill those damn magicians for the compensation for those damn 50000 troops. Their magic must be depleted by now if those troops are annihilated" His majesty murmured
"You two idiots! FOLLOW ME!" Shouted by his majesty as they went to the City of Circe
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"You're awesome! Commander no, BOSS! I can't believe that we won!" said Reiji excitedly
"What are you happily calling our commander your Boss? Did you hit your head or something? did you forget that you are the first one who wanted to run earlier?" Luli retorted
"Uggg. you don't need to remind me that it was earlier, it was different now. I can't believe that I take part in this historical battle. DAMN! I'm so pumped up" Reiji ignored Luli's taunt
"What the? I thought you were some kind of arrogant aristocrat or something, but it looks like I was wrong." Shinichi said
"Pfftt.. hahaha!" the crowd laugh when they heard Shinichi's word
"Boss! I was just scared at that time you can't blame me; my life is more important at that time for me. But this time it's different, I won't be a coward anymore. I will follow you, Boss! you are my boss and my idol in this lifetime!" Reiji said shamelessly as he bowed in front of Shinichi
"Tsk! I hope your cowardly won't make our commander suffer." Luli Retorted
This life and death battle can make the life of people change after they survive this kind of crisis. Their heart is much firmer than before and their guts will grow tremendously, they won't lose to any kind of despairing situation like their first experience. That's why in Shinichi's speech earlier those who survived this crisis will be able to reach their dream or goal because they will do their all and best with determination to achieve it with that firm heart.
As they are happily joking around and enjoying their time talking with each other. A ridiculously large amount of mana aura suddenly locked on them all. Their happy face was changed to look shocked and terrified, but it was different this time the fear in their heart is only for a second and suddenly replaced by braveness.
"So, my fighting instincts are still active in this world, it looks like I was right. Someone did come" Shinichi said as he smiled fearlessly like a battle maniac