EP.32 Shouting Regret at the Bottom of Hell
Paladin Amelda.
In her life, she had several principles that she set herself.
Accept what is considered unavoidable without resistance.
and..
In the flow, he concentrates only on sucking the sweet water.
That was the carelessness of an elf named Ameldah,
These rules contained in her heart are always one way whenever she makes a major choice.
It made me choose the path of conformity and compromise.
When I first received a divine call and became a paladin.
Even when I entered the hero's party with the expectations of the people around me.
Even when I was swept away by the waves of worldly pleasures that Torare told me.
And... even when the opinions of colleagues to abandon the hero came out.
She has always focused on taking her small advantage while not going against the will of those around her.
But.
this moment right now.
She has always lived a life of compromising and conforming to the flow…
Her life, which has been pursuing only personal bosom in the current trend, is...
Caught on such an unexpected reef, he fell into the abyss in an instant.
- Chijijik!!!!
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!
A piece of hot iron supporting her chest.
Amelda let out an anguished scream in the worst pain she had ever experienced since she was born.
A terrible sound and a terrible odor from burning raw flesh.
And the ghastly sense that is the root of all of this.
Seeing Amelda vomiting pain in it...
That person.
Achilles, the general of the Empire, who Amelda knew well, said in a cold voice.
"There is no need for mercy. This year is the servant of the evil Pope who has deceived and exploited many people with false doctrines. Make sure you pay the price for the sins you have committed."
"yes! General!"
With those words, the soldier begins to bring a heated iron again.
Seeing this, Amelda began to shake her head slowly, trembling in fear.
"I don't like it… Stop.. Now.. Now, please, please, maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa have to have to please!!!"
A hot pharynx dripping onto her chest before she could even finish her words.
Her precious place, made of fat, is being harassed in the worst way possible.
At this, Amelda's mouth began to vomit again, a scream filled with pain.
.
Seeing her like this, the people present did not show even the slightest bit of compassion.
They do this by obtaining a certain confession from Amelda.
It wasn't to force her to do anything.
The reason they are tormenting Amelda is just to make her suffer.
It was to express his hatred and hostility toward the elves, who could now be said to have become de facto enemies.
Torture that continues endlessly, showing no signs of cessation or weakening.
All Amelda could do in the midst of that was just scream and cry in pain.
and…
It was just meaningless regrets for her past that had already passed.
*
"Heh heh heh... Whoops... Heh heh heh... "
Severe torture that continued to the point where I couldn't even tell how much time had passed.
After about four days in reality, Amelda was thrown into solitary confinement with her body handcuffed and handcuffed.
A narrow and drab place where only a hazy light enters.
There, Amelda was still gasping for breath in unquenchable pain, showing her empty face.
But.
this moment. The greatest pain tormenting Amelda is,
The physical pain that gnaws at my whole body.
It wasn't even the pain of a miserable future that couldn't see an inch ahead.
The cause that troubles her heart the most.
that.
At this moment, the fate that the existence of her met at the end of the trajectory of her life.
The present reality, which is so miserable that the existence of her is far away,
It was about the past that made it happen.
'From where... is it wrong?
Amelda has always chosen the path she considered best for herself.
But,
At the end of this worst ending...
The ending is like a hell where you can't see even an inch of light.
To her... I feel as if my entire life has been denied...
No, in fact, she was telling me that her whole life had gone wrong.
'I've always been choosing the path that I thought was the best... as safe as possible... I have chosen a path that does not go against the trend... The result is why... why is it like this...'
Even though I did my best to prepare for the exam, it was not enough to get 0 points, so the result was no different from being delayed.
In Amelda's mind, who was tormented by that fact...
suddenly.
The words of a man who pointed out her life began to come to mind.
- "Aren't you a paladin? Please make me move more proactively."-
that…
The words of a man who always talked to her about complaints that served as advice.
She had the strongest human power she had ever seen, but...
Always speak directly to others
The words of a man who has always insisted on a restrained and upright path.
now dead and gone
the warrior's words.
When I heard this story,
Although he did not express Amelda openly, he only felt feelings of irritation, repulsion, and disregard in his heart.
Up until then, Amelda believed that her way of life was not wrong.
The sweet fruit of pleasure that Torare gives and the way of life faithful to her desires has become a factor that only reinforces her dislike for the man and makes her useless nagging about the warrior's words.
After all, with the strength of that warrior, the war will be over.
It was her idea that she only had to eat the fruit that fell after she satisfies his stomach in moderation.
However, apart from her thoughts, the warrior's nagging continued, and this resulted in Amelda's further diminishing the affection for the hero, which was still low.
Because I had those feelings,
Amelda was able to actively agree with the opinions of her colleagues to purge the warrior.
At the same time, it is a bonus that he planned to design a plan to design a sweet life with Torare.
But.
As a result of this series of actions,
In Amelda's head, who has fallen into a depth of hopeless dreams and hopes as it is now.
The man's unfiltered advice that he had automatically given to him began to come to mind.
It was similar to automatically recalling the nagging of parents when a person is driven to the end of their life.
If I had walked the right path in deep despair, it would have produced a different result... thinking to do.
Naturally, this was causing a deep feeling of regret in Amelda's heart.
'what if… If I had listened to you... As the warrior said... If I had walked my path straight without being swayed by the people around me, I would have reached this point... '
In fact, no one could be sure how things would have turned out if her choices had changed.
However, for a person who fell to the bottom, it was very natural to recall the small possibilities of the past and to lean on them.
In addition, the mental exhaustion caused by the aftermath of excessive torture and the despair of a reality without dreams and hopes.
And even a sense of guilt for the sin that had been neglected.
These complex emotions
He began to make Amelda think more like exaggeration and delusion in confusion than normal thinking.
And as a result.
In Amelda's head, automatically, the If about the final decision with the demon king who decided her fate, in a twisted form... In fact, it began to grow in a form that was separated from the past reality in many ways.
'At that time, if I had refused Torare's hand and continued to remain on the side of the hero. If you really decided to help the hero instead of just putting on candy... Maybe they didn't come to this conclusion.'
In fact, their strategic goal in the final battle was extremely simple and selfish for preparing for the final battle of a long journey.
The plan is to unilaterally fight the demon king and the hero, taking out the strength of the hero as much as possible, and letting the warriors who have lost all their strength together.
But…
If they didn't plan on chasing the hero here, but really only made a plan for victory.
If the plan was to organize the strategy more carefully, defeat the demon king's subordinates individually, and work together to defeat the demon king...
Maybe Amelda... He might not have been treated as a hero who ended the war, rather than as a wretched criminal subjected to ruthless torture as he is now.
Also, my beloved motherland, the Elf Kingdom, probably did not fall into such a great crisis as it is now.
'right. Perhaps the hero's savvy attitude and hard warning words were meant to prevent such a situation... '
If you think about it, at the last moment, the hero marching towards the Demon King alone seemed to have given up something.
At the same time, it was hard to see because it was behind him, but for some reason, a subtle smile lingered on the corner of the warrior's lips.
Amelda thought it was simply a sign of her confidence in victory, but now that she thinks about it, it seems that it is not.
Maybe the hero's smile...
Wasn't it because she had a glimpse of the subsequent failure of the demon lord subjugation and the possibility of her miserable fate?
Those thoughts soon began to solidify into conviction in Amelda's mind, which had never been so unstable.
As a result, voices of remorse and apology automatically began to flow from Amelda's mouth.
"sorry… do
Warrior, I... I should have listened to you... As you advised... I should have calmed down earlier... Because of my stupidity...
Because of me, who was indulging in pleasure without knowing anything and panting like a dog... "
It was Amelda, who was guilty of tarnishing the honor of the warrior who died fighting for them from the beginning to the end.
Although that feeling had been forced to slay for Torare's plans, now it again crawls out of the tomb and begins to mercilessly scratch Amelda's heart.
Along with the excessive overestimation of the existence of a hero, made in a twisted thought.
"wrong… I did… I... I was wrong, Hero... "
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world view map
Most of the Falcon Empire is plain.
Most of the wizarding countries are cold regions except for the south.
Elf kingdom is half plain, half forest
Most of the hydrophobic countries are tropical Malam region + southern desert region
The Demon Kingdom is a rather large island country. There are many plains, but there are also moderately mountainous terrain that is easy to defend.
EP.33 For the dead warrior!
"wrong… I did. I was wrong, warrior... Don't know what you mean... Not knowing its sublime meaning, and doing something that was not as good as that of a dog… "
Amelda spit out words of apology and regret to the hero who was not already here with a voice full of despair that was so empty.
However, it was shameless and disgusting to even think about it, to spit out words of apology and regret that could not be reached at a time when everything was already over, even to a dead person.
has no meaning,
nothing could be changed
All that's left is the wretched self, who has plunged herself into a pit as a result of betraying everyone's expectations, obsessed with drug-like pleasures, and an emptiness of regret.
like that,
in regret too late.
Amelda is shameless and abominable,
Nevertheless, it was at that time that she was shedding tears of repentance that came from her sincerity.
-Easy profit...
"!..."
The door suddenly started to open.
At this, Amelda naturally began to shrink, thinking that people were coming in to torture her again.
Her breasts were full of burn marks from the already endless ironing,
Countless wounds remained on the back as a result of the harsh whipping.
On the knee side, pieces of broken glass were laid on the floor, and as a result of being crushed with rocks, it became a scarred rag.
The joint joint of the left hand was horribly twisted and cut, unable to function as a normal hand.
There... A few teeth in the mouth were pulled out alive.
Although he had not yet sexually assaulted her, Amelda knew well that it was not far off.
'perhaps…
Maybe it will be today. That... yes. It doesn't matter anyway Maybe it hurts less
I don't know... Even if trash like me is rolled like a street prostitute in the first place. no longer worthy of shame
Because he's a guy... '
Amelda begins to think of the miserable future to come amid such deep resignation.
By the way.
"… uh?"
Contrary to what I thought the next moment would come in rough,
Someone's hand comes through the slightly opened door.
It was hard to see, but the hand that was wearing the gloves worn by the witches had just thrown something in front of Amelda and disappeared without closing the door.
next
What Amelda began to see was a small metal object that had fallen on the floor.
As soon as she recognized what it was, Amelda's eyes began to glow with surprise.
'this… This… key?'
Judging from the shape, the key that seems to be able to unlock the magic-suppressing handcuffs in her
So Amelda used it as it was, just in case.
and…
-click!
"!"
Amelda's handcuffs were loosely untied.
Amelda wasn't quite sure what was going on, but at least she knew what she had to choose at this moment.
Immediately after that, Amelda begins to use recovery magic to restore her messed up body, albeit incompletely.
As she healed her body that had been difficult to even stand up, let alone walking, the first thing that came to her mind was doubt.
'Is this a trap? Someone pretends to let me escape and tries to catch me again... '
A question that can only be automatically recalled as it is a body that has already been caught in a trap once and has been caught trying to escape.
But.
Amelda soon began to make a quick choice while shaking her head against that thought.
'No, even if
Even if it's a trap, try moving it first. A dead life anyway... For now, let's try our best to escape anyway. and… and
If we succeed in escaping, we must show the noble will of the hero to this world... '
So, with a determination to hold on to this, perhaps the last chance, and a sense of duty to do anything for the honor of that person,
Amelda carefully pulled out of the prison with her imperfect but manageable body.
As if someone had arranged it beforehand, Amelda passed the stunned guards and came out.
The time is different from before, and the darkness can be used at night.
At this, Amelda began to move cautiously, hiding herself in the shadows as much as possible.
Fortunately, unlike before, it seems that it is not a trap, and there is no sign of someone tracking down or anything.
Feeling relieved by that fact, Amelda continued her actions using the agility of an elf.
Although there were many times when I almost got caught while facing some dangerous situations along the way.
However, each time Amelda calls out the man's name in her heart.
By calling the name of the hero who was an apostle of justice who inherited the will of God, he was able to correct his nervous mood and manage to overcome the crisis.
As a result, after going through several dangerous hurdles as it is.
Amelda was finally able to get out of the city.
'I did it! I… I did it! iced coffee… Thank you, warrior!'
Amelda managed to escape from a place that was like hell for her.
With such intense joy and gratitude to the hero who had been his spiritual support throughout his imprisonment, Amelda threw herself into the forest and disappeared completely.
and.
About a week after that.
I went to jail like a beggar
At this moment, Amelda, again dressed as a paladin,
to the multitudes in front of their eyes.
In the presence of the Archbishops of the Elven State, the highest paladins and the Pope...
She began to tell the full story of the incident she had experienced without filtering.
Of course, the twisted 'truth' created by her twisted thinking is also included.
"like that…
We failed. The hero who rejected the noble and noble will of the hero to defeat the demon king with all his mind, ability and will until the last moment.
result… Our hero's party is a golden opportunity that God has bestowed on us through the hero. Forsaking the opportunity to end this long war
It's over."
"Something like that… "
"I said something suspicious, did you mean there was such a story?"
"In the end, the ugly selfishness of those imperial humans ruined everything… "
The high-ranking people of the Church are greatly shaken by Amelda's words and begin to spit out words of astonishment and anger one by one.
But the next moment.
Toward them, Amelda continued to speak with a firm voice.
"However, this
I'm not only swearing at humans, I'm also a sinner who was caught in the lust of the moment and misunderstood the will of the hero and committed a sin... When the time comes later
I will surely pay the price for that sin, and then, all of you in this room, please condemn me! But before that... follow God's will
I would like to make a sincere request to all of you in the country you are in."
Amelda once again drew the attention of everyone here.
Then she…
In a voice that could feel even religious as it is, he exclaimed in a earnest voice with his arms outstretched in front of him.
"everyone. Please protect the honor of the hero who dedicated himself to the peace of the continent! for his own power
Just punish the evil Falcon Empire for tarnishing its noble name! According to God's will! Noble and Noble Justice
Incarnation, in the name of the warrior Ellen Savior!"
Amelda's declaration to deny the emperor, who is currently accusing the Kingdom of China under the pretext of the Brave Party's work.
Therefore, those who were there began to send an enthusiastic response to her, who was telling them what they needed at this moment.
The sound of applause filling the conference hall and the cry of protest filled with determination.
Until Amelda spoke, they were caught up in confusion and anxiety due to the 'discord of the trust'.
In the firm cause of 'justice' given to them,
Now, through 'death', the name of the hero, who has become a symbol of justice, has begun to show strong will again.
and.
Seeing them like this,
Amelda made up her mind as she recalled the face of the man who had been begging for forgiveness in the depths of hell.
'Please watch, warrior. I will surely restore your noble honor. and… When everything is over, please. My apology to be made in another world...'
*
The revelation of the 'truth' accompanied by Amelda's heartfelt confession speech.
Based on this,
The Elven Kingdom has officially published a statement about the defeat of the Hero Party.
The main point of the statement is that this is not because the oracle is wrong, but that it is the fault of the members of the warrior party who held him by the ankle rather than helping the hero.
in it
Eileen, the Imperial High Priest and a female warrior from the ex-Brave Party who immediately messed up the divine oracle, and the Imperial porter who instigated her.
It contained a request to behead Torare, and an attempt to conceal this truth and use it as a political tool.
It also included a statement asking the emperor to be responsible.
Originally, this
Criticism of the other two people who took part in the work should also be included, but if they are included in this work right now, there will be no answer from the standpoint of Kyo-guk.
Inevitably, we negotiated internally to focus on 'the main enemy' for the first time.
In this way, it was originally a position where it had to be beaten unilaterally while showing the fatal weakness of 'failure of the oracle', but based on the defense measure of Amelda's testimony, Elven Kingdom started a massive counterattack.
But…
In response to this, the Falcon Empire started to criticize the Elven State and the Pope even more harshly, rather than apologizing for it.
elven country
The claim is simply nonsense for the Pope, a false messenger of the gods, to hide his sins, and at the same time, it is the story of the heroic party who worked for peace on the continent.
It was said that he insulted the warriors and the porter Torare who sacrificed their lives to save them.
frankly the empire
From her point of view, Eileen is the same. Even though her wife actually pointed out the culprit, Torare's life had nothing to do with it, but in the first place as a pretext for fighting.
It is a situation where I have no intention of taking a step back as I am in a position where I have been working.
At least to this
The Demon Kingdom and the Beast Kingdom maintained their position to observe the situation for now, but their neutral attitude was also aimed at the destruction of the Demon Kingdom.
There was no way to prevent a great rift within the racial union that had been formed.
In the end, this situation escalated into a riot between the empire and the border between China and the Empire.
Although small, the spark of confrontation between the two countries is starting to show signs of continuing to the full extent of the two countries.
But.
Contrary to what they all expected, the unrest at the borders of the two countries did not lead to an escalation 'instantly'.
A sudden blow that seemed to hit the back of the head of the leaders of both countries, who were prepared to put an end to each other on this opportunity.
that…
Massive losses at Rob, the main Allied logistical base.
And, it was because of the news of the massive counterattack of the Demon King that started immediately after that.
Wearing black armor...
Along with the story of the emergence of the 'Demon King'.
EP.34 A different style inside and outside the house
The wide corridor of the Demon King.
As I was walking there slowly, I was feeling quite a bit of tension.
'It's the Demon King's meeting... I did not know that the day would come when I would attend as a hero at such a position.'
According to what was heard, the current demonic leaders were planning a large-scale counterattack under the orders of the demon king.
The achievements of me and Elisha in Rob the other day,
The aftermath of burning the logistical of the Tribal Union was already occurring in various places in the Allied Forces camp.
The offensive of the gnomes, which had been carried out on a regular basis, was suddenly cut off, and the atmosphere in the occupied areas was noticeably quieter.
Literally, it seems to be clearly showing that a fight cannot be waged right now.
In addition, according to another news that has recently arrived, it is said that an internal conflict is suddenly taking place within the current tribal union.
This was a situation that could be said to be a chance for a counterattack that would never come again for the demons who had been focused on defense all along.
At the same time, it was a golden opportunity for me, who wanted to do something for my demon king sister.
'Like Rob, we have to show something very clearly on this occasion, especially since most of the other executives and corps commanders will participate this time... '
Perhaps it is a story that can be said for granted, but there were still quite a few people who doubted me among the high-ranking demons.
Thinking that I had to do my best to get rid of this as much as possible, I moved to the place where the conference room was.
at that time…
"yes?"
"Are you a warrior? Long time no see."
As I turned the corner along the hallway, I saw a familiar figure in my eyes.
A demon possessing the appearance of a small girl, with silvery hair and short stature that must be looked down on.
Watching Elisa, who had been working with Rob the other day, I opened my mouth, feeling awkward and a little happy at the same time.
"It's been a while, Elisha. How have you been?"
Unlike the purple armor that completely covered her body before, she was wearing a pure white uniform.
To be honest, I had the thought that it was a bit cute when I saw the appearance that gave the impression that a young girl was wearing a cosplay.
And, looking at me as I was thinking like that, Elisha said with a light smile on her lips.
"What… I'm fine, I'm having a good time. You, such a hero, seem to have had a very good time. I think the color is better than it was before."
"… I can't say no. Obviously, thanks to the grace of His Majesty the Demon King, he is living comfortably in a way that cannot be compared to before. It's completely different from when we were at the Brave Party."
"It's natural
isn't it a job? In our Demon Kingdom, it is a very natural principle that talented people are treated accordingly. me too
People like you are deserving of the treatment you deserve."
Rather than being sarcastic, Elisa speaks in a tone that is surprisingly sincere.
Looking at her like this, I could automatically recognize that her attitude toward me had become considerably less than when I first met her.
'but… It's because they fought back to back together, and even saved their lives in the narrowest way.'
To be honest, when we first started the mission together, it was Elisa who felt more like a guard than a colleague.
In addition, there was a high possibility that she was actually given a mission of that kind in secret, but I could feel that she was showing a slightly friendly feeling compared to that time.
It wasn't really my intention, but while recognizing the fact that Elisa's liking for me slightly increased,
I started walking along the hallway towards the conference room with Elisha.
"By the way, didn't I mention that not only the 4 Heavenly Kings of the SS, but also the corps commanders would participate in this meeting?"
"Yeah right,
Personally, he has a fighting power equal to or slightly inferior to ours, but unlike us, he also has the right to command the army.
guys. However, not all of them can come. Most likely, as it is a call from His Majesty, most will be present."
"Right… "
As I listened to Elisha's words, I suddenly remembered the memories of the past...
To be precise, I started thinking about this and that in relation to the parts I knew in the original game.
A corps commander who felt like the middle boss of the Demon King's army.
According to the setting, there were about five corps commanders in total, but as the story progressed, I was dealing with only one of them.
game enemy
It is permissible, but anyway, he was a character who had a lot of trouble with the Hero Party, which was still at a low level because he was in his early days.
Existence who made a meeting with YOUDIE for users, including myself, with no regrets.
Even at the last moment, just before he was put to death by the sword of the hero, he escaped, exuding immense hatred and vowing revenge.
The demon corps commander was a person who showed that he was this strong.
Asmodian 2nd Corps Commander
Elias
As there was a rice cake, I personally wanted to come back later, but remembering the figure of him who finished his appearance without even revealing his face until the end,
Suddenly, I started to feel a little bit of anticipation.
'This meeting... Maybe we can see the real Elias here? Personally, if there is any dummy data, I want to check it out.'
The difficulty was quite tough for a mid-boss, but thanks to that, he left a strong impression in many ways.
It was at that time when I was curious about what his true face would look like and the expectation that it might be resolved soon.
"Oh… Elisha."
A woman's voice suddenly came from behind us.
So, Elisha and I looked back.
The person who started to come into my eyes immediately after that.
He was a female demon wearing a uniform reminiscent of a black mourning robe.
A demon who is quite tall, has red hair and brown eyes, and has a single horn like Elisa on her forehead.
The overall body shape was relatively slim, and the face contained a feeling that could be expressed as maturity and deep compassion.
A person who gives the impression of being generous and calm, who seems to embrace everything
If I had to use an analogy...
"mama!"
"Eh?"
The next moment, with a bright voice, Elisa falls into the woman's arms as it is.
I couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed by the appearance of Elisa, who had lightly thrown away the feelings of 'my own solemnity' that she had just shown me.
"Okay.. How have you been, sweetheart?"
A demon woman holding Elisha's body tenderly and talking.
To this, Elisha answered with her face buried in her chest, showing bright eyes.
"yes! Good job, but... I missed you mama. Elisa said that she worked hard while being away from Mama, but honestly, she said that it was very difficult."
"Sorry. Was this mom too busy? She should've sent her a little more frequent letters, but she couldn't. I will pay more attention in the future."
"Hey, I promise… are you doing?"
"Yes, I promise."
To be honest, if you look at the image without all the other external parts, there is no sense of incongruity.
However, such
The fact that the person who was having a conversation where I could hear the sound of a komaengmaeng was a member of the Demon King's bodyguard, who was holding weight in front of me just before.
It was making me feel really subtle.
'What… please
Although the image is not the same when it is outside and when it is inside. Still, this seems to have a bit of a gap... by the way. mama?
I don't think it's a simple title, but is that woman really Elisa's mother?'
Her hair color was slightly different, but she had an appearance that was quite similar to Elisa.
Seeing this, I began to approach the two carefully, thinking that it was possible that the woman was actually Elisa's mother, not just a simple name.
at that time…
"… ..Oh my.. Who is this?"
"!"
The next moment, she slowly put Elisha in her arms and looked at me.
Immediately after discovering my form, she immediately erased the warmth of holding Elisa in her arms, and at the same time began to show a sense of living that was not very clear.
A clear enemy that can be seen at a glance.
This sudden reversal of the atmosphere made me reflexively wary...
Seeing me like that, the woman raised her blade and spoke in a cold voice.
"this this… Aren't you a warrior? The ugly blade of that filthy race union. What the hell did you come here for?"
She shows off an eerie smile that is so different from the warm smile she had before.
Even though I felt that her pure fighting power was lower than mine, nevertheless, I had no choice but to frown at the hostility as a pure person that I felt in her.
By the way…
"Don't do that, Mama, even if you look like this, you're an ally that the Demon Lord recognized, right? Also, fighting in places like this is prohibited."
"… ha.."
"Then, hero, well.. First of all, it may be spherical, but let me introduce you."
'Mama' begins to put to rest the ugliness of Elisha's words.
Then, Elisa tried to introduce her formally,
I began to feel a little relieved that the atmosphere had subsided.
By the way…
"This is my mother, Elias-sama, the commander of the 2nd Corps."
"ah… Right. This person is... What?"
At Elisha's next words, I couldn't help but feel as if I had been hit with a hammer more than I had been before.
EP.35 A surprise attack by the demon corps commander?
A demon woman looking at me with an undesirable expression in front of her.
The mother of Elisha, whom she worked with me,
The moment I realized that it was Elias, who had a close battle with the Brave Party in the original story.
I couldn't help but feel quite complicated in many ways.
'Obviously, in the original story, he was just a very capable demon corps commander...'
frankly elias
So, after watching YOUDIE quite a few times, I automatically realized the identity of the being that covered my body with that red armor.
The sloppy appearance… Or, I thought it would be a male demon with a fairly cold impression.
In fact, starting with the fact that the altered voice was closer to a man.
In the portrayal of the existence of Elias, there was almost no feminine aspect to be found.
The terrifying majesty of riding a horse red as blood and wielding a huge ax that almost resembles a spear with great force.
And, the existence that disappeared with the promise of revenge, even at the moment of the accidental escape, the final resistance to the devastating battle and the collapse of the ground.
Although it was an enemy to be defeated, the impressive appearance of the red knight stimulated the so-called romance of a man.
Aside from the fact that the attack was difficult for me too, I felt a bit of a thrill in seeing Elias like that.
But..
In this way, the existence that made me feel the romance of a man is a woman…
The fact that she was also the mother of a child gave me a heavy shock in many ways.
'No, as was the case with the Demon King earlier... This time with Elias as well. Why are there so many people with this kind of twist in this world?"
As a result of such an unexpected situation, I felt quite dazed.
So towards me, that mama… No, Elias said in a voice of clear hostility.
"By the way, what did you guys come here for? No matter how much you surrendered to the Demon King, you are truly human, aren't you?"
Although she has softened a little thanks to Elisha's intervention, she still stands up.
Regarding this, I felt deeply confused, but for the first time, I suppressed this awkward feeling, and after calming myself down as quickly as possible, I answered.
"I, too, only participated in this event after being called by the Demon Lord. There is no suspicious reason you think, so rest assured."
To be honest, you really are Elias. Elisha really wanted to ask her if it was your daughter, but I knew she wasn't in a position to do that right now.
What's important right now is her...
As a 'gamer' in the past and as a 'hero' of the present, it was to dispel the doubts of the commander who fought with me and create a finite atmosphere as much as possible.
so as not to cause any mishaps.
"… Is it the Demon King?"
"… ."
Elias reacted as if he could not believe what I said and turned his head to Elisha.
In response, Elisha nodded her head as it was, confirming that my words were not false.
"If the Demon King was like that, there would be nothing he could do about it. But keep in mind, no matter how much the Demon Lord trusts you, I will continue to watch over you."
With those words, Elias passed right in front of me and disappeared along the hallway.
Seeing her like this, I suddenly turned my attention to Elisa, who was next to me, looking at her 'Mama' with a look of regret.
'By the way, when we first went on a mission together, did Elisha say something similar? From this point of view... After all, the mother is the daughter?'
It's a little toxic now, but when we first met, Elisa was always wary of me.
From that point of view, I started to think that Elias, who was growling at me right away, might one day be able to build a more comfortable relationship.
But… Another fact that came to mind a little late right after that.
Regarding this, I opened my mouth while looking at Elisa next to me, regardless of the situation at the time.
"… sorry."
"yes? What do you mean?"
Elisa shows suspicious emotions at my sudden apology.
Seeing her like that, I continued to speak with sincerity.
"Anyway, I almost killed your mother in the past anyway. We were enemies at the time, but now that we are allies, I want to apologize for that."
"ah… "
Elisha responds that she only recognized the meaning of my words.
However, unexpectedly, about my apology, she said with a light smile on her lips.
"I don't need an apology like that."
"uh… why?"
The figure of Elisha who answered in a more calm way than expected.
I was more embarrassed by this than she was annoyed...
Toward me like that, Elisha spoke in a voice that was serious but did not contain any uncomfortable feelings.
"At that time
Hero, you were our enemy, a being who has a duty to win against us. From your point of view, Mama is definitely
He was the one to be defeated, and you did your best to achieve it."
"Yeah… but."
Elisa has the appearance of a young girl, but she talks with a sharp feeling.
Feeling a little cute in that figure, I continued to listen to her for once.
"Of course, that
Now that you suddenly became an ally, I and Mama have no choice but to be suspicious. However, since this is always an ally, trust is
It is my understanding that there is no need to be dissatisfied or resentful about your actions when you were an enemy because it has become a relationship where you have to have things.
thought."
"Ummm… "
Contrary to how it looks, it's quite mature... Still, Elisha's words give a very detached and noble feeling as he is in a high position as the bodyguard.
In response, I had no choice but to nod my head automatically, and with those words, our eyes began to turn toward the conference hall again.
"Then let's finish this story and let us hurry. We must not make His Majesty the Demon King and the others wait."
"I get it."
*
A large conference hall located in the deepest part of the Demon Castle.
In the space centered on a huge oval table, me, the Demon King, and 4 members of the bodyguard and 5 corps commanders were gathered in one place.
"Then, from now on, we will proceed with the strategy meeting according to His Majesty's orders. The main goal is how to drive out the allied tribal forces that are currently inside our Demon Kingdom."
The executives of the Demon Kingdom focus their attention on the words of the Prime Minister of the Demon Kingdom, Belze Beauty.
In the words of Belze Beauty that followed, the contents I already knew to some extent,
It contained more detailed issues about the loss of a logistical base and the weakening of the tribal unity due to infighting.
and…
Immediately after her story ended,
In our ears, we began to hear a voice that felt like it was loud just by uttering it.
"If it's such a good opportunity, wouldn't it be right to advance right now?"
A male demon occupying a fairly large area on one side of the conference hall.
barely in size
Its height is 3m, its whole body is covered with thick muscles, and it has a thick beard on its face.
The demon warrior exuded, exuding a strong warlikeness that seemed to burn, spoke.
"Captain Samson will take the lead! Your Majesty, give orders to wipe out those filthy racial confederations immediately!"
"The director is thinking the same thing. They are weary and confused by hunger and infighting. I think now is the right time to drive out the enemies!"
The two corps commanders show a strong attitude and urge the battle to be carried out immediately.
As they listened to their belligerent and passionate remarks, the atmosphere slowly began to heat up with enthusiasm for battle.
at that time..
"I'll tell you what the director has to say."
A calm and clear voice that interrupts the two of them.
At her words, as if pouring cold water on them, people's gazes were just that way...
I started to lean towards Elias.
Then she began to speak in a calm tone.
"I too
We agree that action must be taken as soon as possible. But no matter how tired and hungry they are, unless they are fools
You must have thought of a number. I think he needs a little bit of leeway and a more nuanced plan."
Elias is prudent. In response, Samson, the commander of the corps, shouted with a voice like a child, showing the momentum to drive the horse and run.
"Elias! Don't you know that you can miss an exhalation by simmering like that? When dealing with weakened enemies, there is no way that the brave warriors of our Demon Kingdom will be defeated."
"Even a mouse bites a cat when it is cornered. If you don't lose your prudence until the very end, you may end up suffering from defeat."
"under! So, did such a handsome person fail to stop the hero's party and be defeated in an unsightly manner? No matter how much His Majesty has forgiven you, have you not forgotten that you are the battlefield leader?"
"I want to tell you that the case is different now than it was then, right?"
The appearance of Elias with blood on his forehead slightly rising at Samson's words.
However, listening to the story, I, who is actually the other party, knew very well that, frankly, what Samson was talking about.
In the original work, Elias was not only strong in strength, but also showed the courageous figure of using clever tactics to disperse the warrior party and use various traps to destroy all kinds of battles.
If the individual strength of the hero party was a little weaker, or if the warrior's fighting power was not so overwhelming, they might have been caught up in Elias' scheme and suffered a reverse defeat.
'But there are always people who talk without knowing this, especially those who are so strong and ignorant... '
As I was thinking like that, for now, as the only human sitting here, and in fact, as a newcomer, I kept quiet.
By the way…
"There is that hero right here, so I want to ask you, hero. What do you think? Do you see any reason for us to lose against those weak humans under the present circumstances?"
'Eh?'
Samson suddenly turned an arrow towards me.
As a result, I felt as if I had been attacked, and I began to feel the eyes of those in the conference room gathering towards me.
EP.36 What nigga?
Samson turned the conversation toward the hero.
Elias was automatically frowned upon at his sudden move.
'Whatever it is, handing over the right to speak to the hero in a place like this? After all, a thoughtless guy does useless things... '
Although they were on the same side under the guarantee of the Demon King, nevertheless, Elias still remained vigilant about the hero.
As someone who has fought directly with him in the past,
Elias was aware of the immense power he possessed, and at the same time was well aware of the fact that he was a man who could use his brain as well as his mere force.
A very dangerous being who has both ignorance and resourcefulness.
Since no one knew how things would turn out once such a person started to gain momentum, Elias felt it was right not to give him a chance to stand out if possible.
However, that muscular-brained Samson, who had no way of knowing this situation, could not engage in their conversation simply because he had a binary history.
In this important conversation that could determine the future fate of the Demon Kingdom, he hastily committed the act of inviting the hero.
In other words, Samson's reckless remarks opened the door for the hero to exercise his right to speak in state affairs in the future.
'Once
I gave permission to speak, so with this, the hero will be able to freely express his opinions in future meetings. samson me
A muscle-brained guy.. What if a hero gives him a chance to solidify his position like this?'
While being wary about the future,
Separately, Elias thought that this would somehow quell the backlash of the hardliners, including that foolish Samson, a little.
'If you are a hero here, you will definitely support my opinion. Even the author is well aware of how stupid the battle at this point is... '
Since the hero is also a person who knows how to use his brain, he must have come to the same conclusion as himself.
Rather than relying on such trust, he predicted Elias's hero's move through pure calculations.
and.
The words that came out of the warrior's mouth after thinking for a while.
"I also think that it is better to launch the attack as soon as possible as the commander of Samson said."
'!?… What man?'
*
Samson's remarks suddenly dragged me in.
For a moment, I could not help but feel deeply perplexed about this situation, as if one of the two men fighting fiercely in the middle of the road suddenly dragged the onlookers into it.
'ah… No, why is that guy suddenly biting me? If he wants to fight, he will bite and rip each other..'
However, apart from this sudden situation, I had no choice but to try to regain my composure as soon as possible.
currently in fact
For me, who is sitting here feeling like an observer and new employee, the current situation is what kind of existence I am to the demons in the future.
It could be said that it was an important situation in determining whether it would be viewed in this way.
although the devil
Although he was in a position of being protected, he acted only by trusting the trust of one person in such a way in the political arena where the power of a country comes and goes
The case of destruction was already well known throughout the history of the original world.
'Besides, I can't make a good first impression in many ways because of the racial limitations of being human. Either way, you have to give an answer that is as smooth as possible... '
Feeling such a heavy burden in so many ways, I began to decide the answer I should give after trying my best.
To be honest, if I only looked at the situation from my subjective point of view, the one I had to choose here was Elias.
As she said, it was never a wise choice to hit enemies without thinking at this point.
In an emergency like now, the tribal unit garrison must have been firmly defending itself by mobilizing all means in fear and vigilance of when the demons might attack.
In addition, no matter how much supplies were cut off, even if their numbers were small, they were almost three times the size of our allies.
Depending on the situation, I was judging that this hasty attack could rather be an opportunity to open a way for the enemies.
But..
"In my limited opinion… "
apart from these parts.
"I also think that it is better to launch the attack as soon as possible as the commander of Samson said."
Words supporting Samson, who can be called radicals, came out of my mouth...
"Huhuh."
"… "
Samson, who received my support for this, had a deep smile on his face for a moment.
On the other hand, Elias's face began to show a rotten expression that literally contained the emotion, 'What is this bastard?'
*
After that, the meeting continued for a while.
Although the warrior
Although the atmosphere was immediately inclined to wage war due to the punitive remark, it was nevertheless the
Due to desperate opposition and mediation from the Demon King, the meeting was temporarily closed with resuming the conclusion tomorrow.
"Mom, you worked hard."
"okay. Elisha, you worked hard too."
"I really… That brave guy, he seemed to have a pretty good head the other day, but why did he say that today? Is it really because, as Belze Beauty said, he turned his attention to his major?"
"Ummm… "
Elisa complains a little about the fact that the hero she believed to some extent expressed a different opinion from them.
As he listened to his daughter's words, Elias couldn't help but frown slightly without giving a clear answer.
Similarly, as Elias who expected the hero to be cautious, he felt suspicious in many ways about his actions during the meeting.
Of course, as Elisha said, it could be that he simply turned his eyes to his major and showed such a figure, but Elias was thinking that it was not just that.
'Is it really that brave guy, are you doing this to induce the defeat of the Demon Kingdom like this? no… Anyway, I think that's a bit too far-fetched, but still... '
As their suspicions about the hero grow again, Elias and Elisa feel tired and want to go back to their house.
at that time...
"yes?"
"!… "
The next moment, a familiar face appeared in front of them, who were just about to go out.
At the appearance of the very hero they had been thinking about for a while, the two stood still in their place.
"Warrior? Why are you here... "
Elisa tries to talk bluntly with feelings of dissatisfaction.
At that time, while blocking her way, Elias looked at the warrior with a cold expression on his face and said:
"Is there something you want to talk about?"
"Yes. no… Yes, it is."
A warrior who speaks with a little respect while looking at Elias.
At this, Elias looked at the hero with a more serious expression than before and asked.
"Looking at it, it doesn't seem like a topic to talk about openly. Would it be okay if I could spend some time in a quiet place for a while?"
"Yes, please."
The hero nodded in response to Elias' words.
At this, Elias headed to a nearby private room with him, thinking that the suspicious part she had been feeling all along could be resolved.
*
next day. The commanders of the corps and the bodyguards gathered at the conference hall again.
Today, when we decided to conclude yesterday's story, it was Samson who opened the door first.
"I've been thinking about it all last night, but the warden's mind remains unchanged, Your Majesty. As soon as possible, please grant me permission to wipe out these weakened dogs of the racial union from this demon kingdom."
"Please give me permission, Your Majesty."
"Ummm… "
The Demon King who seems to be worried for a moment at Samson's words.
Then, her gaze turned to the hero who supported Samson's will yesterday.
"Hero, is your will still unchanged? Do you, too, see this as a golden opportunity for us to launch a large-scale offensive?"
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty."
A hero who answers the demon king's questions without hesitation.
Seeing them once again making the same argument as yesterday, the Demon King began to think that maybe the meeting might not end today.
Then, the demon king turned his head and looked towards Elias.
Yesterday as well as decisively protesting until the end, the Demon King asked a question while thinking that the same answer would come out of her mouth anyway.
"Sir Elias, what do you think?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. I also came to the conclusion that it would be better to continue the war as the other corps commanders said."
"Right. Also you... yes?"
Contrary to what the Demon King expected, Elias expressed a completely different opinion from yesterday.
Seeing her like that, Samson and other hardliners automatically put a question mark above their heads, but at first they started to accept it with a little bewildered feeling.
And at that moment...
Elias looked at him and thought in his mind, looking coldly at the hero who was smiling lightly.
'The annoying guy... '
EP.37 It's Easy to Give Up
What is going on,
In particular, when it is not carried out alone, but in collaboration with several people,
I have one
I knew a very important principle that must be followed.
-quick give up-
I don't have any regrets about things that shouldn't be done. It was a much more realistic and wise choice to think about what could be done with it rather than trying to force it.
And in that sense…
Samson and other hard-line demons could be said to be just that kind of bastard.
These stubborn guys with a strong muscular brain don't know what compromise is.
I knew very well from the human figures I had seen in real life or in games so far that it would be impossible to convince these guys with rational words in the first place.
'Even if I had sided with Elias there, they would have had more seizures rather than change their opinions anyway. Going further, I might be drooling over the fact that I am of human origin...'
Of course, there was no way to forcefully break their opinions.
However, I knew well that it would be a wise way to give up in advance, and to think about what to bring and how to use it.
And in this regard, I tried to contact Elias right after the meeting was over.
As a result..
*
"Then, since everyone has agreed to start a war as soon as possible, let's discuss concrete plans for the future."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Feeling that he was surprised by the quicker-than-expected consensus, the Demon King ordered a more detailed discussion.
And right after that…
"I would like to say something from the director about that, but would you mind?"
Elias immediately asked for the right to speak as if he had been waiting for the demon king's words to fall.
Regarding this, the Demon King said as he looked at Elias, thinking that there was something too.
"If you have a good opinion, let me know."
"Thank you, Majesty. From now on, I will tell you about the path of advance of this war that the warden has envisioned."
With those words, Elias looked at Elisha and nodded lightly.
As if waiting for this, Elisha unfolded the map prepared in advance and spread it out in the center of the round table.
A map of operations marked with such and such marks.
With this in front of her eyes, Elias immediately began the 'briefing' she had prepared.
"everyone
As you may know, our ultimate goal in this battle is to drive out the tribal confederation that is occupying all corners of the Demon Kingdom. and the first for this
As a first step, the warden proposes an attack on Antioch, here and here."
Elias brings his map and expresses his opinion with thorough preparation.
Regarding this, the corps leaders, including Samson, reflexively showed a slight bewildered look. Still, they didn't say much about Elias leading the operational meeting.
up to the map
Unlike Elias, who had thoroughly prepared while bringing it, they focused only on expressing their opinion that we should start the battle right away.
They didn't have any particularly good ideas, and above all, once their opinions were accepted, they were much more concerned about what happened afterwards.
Because it had no choice but to soften.
'It's Antioch... It's a long way to get there, though. Well, there must be some reason. After all, it's all us, as long as we fight without a circle, that's enough...'
'It's war! Antioch or anywhere, it doesn't matter! Anywhere I can wipe out the dirty confederates!'
I don't know the exact reason, but the demon corps commanders decided to start the attack from the place Elias claimed.
Meanwhile…
Seeing them obeying their opinions without much resistance, Elias nodded slowly, feeling relieved inside.
'Indeed, as the hero said, the effect of taking a step back from this side is clearly visible...'
The commanders of the corps would have heard such and such a roar even if they had been up to this level normally.
However, from the standpoint of the hardliners, including Samson, for now, they had no choice but to take a step back to Elias, who had made 'concessions' according to their wishes.
Both politically and psychologically.
So, as a result, as you wish…
To be precise, Elias succeeded in correcting the attack points and movement routes of the hardliners, including Samson, as the hero told her yesterday.
Reassured that it had been successfully accomplished without any fuss, Elias looked at the warrior seated opposite him, contemplating what would come next.
A hero who smiles and nods his head while looking at her with success in his primary goal.
Seeing him like that, Elias turned his gaze away, thinking that, regardless of the success of the plan, that man was unlucky in many ways.
'It's something I've felt since we first met, but he's still the kind of guy I don't like... '
*
antioch
A city located in the southern part of the Demon Kingdom, a saint city built in the heart of a vast plain.
Until the tribal union took over, this area served as the granary of the Demon Kingdom and was a transportation hub that served as a gateway to the Black Mountains that crossed the center of the Demon Kingdom.
Its importance did not change after the Union took over.
But,
Due to these characteristics, this place has always been bustling and lively. Currently, he was caught in a gloomy atmosphere as if there was a thick darkness.
"Did Timothy ask for more food?"
"yes… Yes, General."
"The same request came from Galatia. He said there is a risk that all the soldiers will starve if they stay like this... "
"ha… "
Requests for food aid are constantly coming in today.
In this regard, Parisect, the general in charge of Antioch, was automatically forced to frown.
"It's frustrating, the company has a limit to the food it has stored up, but the situation is getting worse… Is there still no news of support from your home country?"
"Sorry, we keep asking for support, but it looks like we need more time."
"Ummm… ."
Feeling his head throb at the words of his subordinate, Parisect frowned as it was.
Although it was inferior to the 3 Knights of the Falcon Empire, Parisect possessed considerable force.
However, he could not come up with any alternatives to the supply situation that was deteriorating every moment like now.
'Damn... if that woman, Cassandra, had not been vigilant, things would have gotten to this point... It means that we are not overflowing with food.'
Parisect is helping other regions with the food it has been hastily procured here.
But… Despite his progress, the situation was getting worse now that the logistics from Rob were cut off.
There was a limit to local procurement, and no matter how forcibly resolving food, there was no answer to the shortage of supplies, including weapons.
For this reason, the Allied Forces currently in the Demon Kingdom were taking care of themselves while maintaining a defensive posture as much as possible, and no provocations towards the enemy were allowed.
It was a situation where those who came to fight had to be crouched in the house, tied up,
Meanwhile, Antioch was in a situation where he had to provide support to other regions because he had enough food.
And in this regard, the dissatisfaction of his subordinates, including Parisect, naturally,
He began to turn to General Cassandra, who was responsible for Rob's actual cause of the incident.
"It's frustrating, if Cassandra had just done things right, things wouldn't have gotten to this point."
"That's right. How could a whopping 3 Knights of the Empire make such a fatal mistake... "
"Even if there was an attack by the Demon King, who would have thought that supplies would be blown away like that? It is very disappointing."
Parisect and his subordinates are solving this frustrating reality by disclosing a superior who is not here.
In particular, in the case of Parisect, who was pushed into the 3rd article by Cassandra, he was secretly expressing the feelings of dissatisfaction he had kept in his heart.
"He was still quite capable in the past, but since he was only in the back, he fell in love with it. It means that the name of the 3rd Knight is worth the price."
"We think so too."
"Of course, Parisect-nim should have become the 3rd Knight."
The subordinates expressed their sympathy with the words of their direct superior with a little flattery.
Looking at them, Parisect began to wonder if this event might give him an opportunity as well.
'However… Now that Rob has taken a hit, I think the growing importance of Antioch here might be an opportunity for me... If we can get through this crisis well, maybe... '
In addition to being a strategic military base, Antioch was one of the few regions that could be self-sufficient in food from the standpoint of the Tribal Allied Powers, which has been carrying most of its supplies from their home countries.
From the point of view of the Tribal Union, where supplies that were coming to the front are cut off like now,
It was here in Antioch that it became an important place that must be defended in order to apply even the slightest amount of pasting to the mouth.
Now, when the eyes of allies are gathered like that,
If something happened here, it might be a project that would greatly promote the name of Parisect.
'If the demons
If they invade this place, the Allied Forces will probably try to protect it with all their might. And at the center of it all, this Parisect-nim will stand...
If that happens, I might have another chance to stare at the 3 Knights of the Empire.'
Parisect, who wants to proceed with the food procurement issue that needs to be addressed now, with its own greed in the midst of such a crisis
at that time…
"Come on, General! General Parisect!"
"What's going on?"
"I… Enemy! A large army of demons is coming here!"
"!"
A soldier who is gasping for breath and talking urgently.
At this, Parisect's face began to show a complex, yet somewhat joyous, emotion.
Is EP.38 trying to fuck me as a group of cubs?
A large army of demons in front of your eyes.
As he watched the 20,000 troops marching over the mountain this way, at the most, a deep tension began to spread across Parisect's face.
"Those guys… I was expecting it, but it seems like you've been very determined."
"Uh… what would you like to do, General?"
"They are too many. Can we really stop it?"
The generals under his command ask questions in a voice filled with deep anxiety.
In response, Parisect began to think about what he had to do, trying to remain as cool as possible.
About 7000 troops remain here.
Originally, 10,000 troops were stationed there, but now a considerable number was called out because of the mobilization of troops to transport food and escort them.
In other words, as a result of the surrounding conditions, there was a significant vacancy in Antioch's troops at present, and in this situation, it meant that they were attacked by a large-scale enemy that had never been seen before.
'There
Antioch is not a very favorable area for defense. Aside from its importance and the advantage of being a transportation hub, this is a plain area with open spaces on all sides. enemy
The greater the number, the more disadvantaged you will inevitably be...'
In fact, in the worst case, the worst possible way to face the enemy.
But…
That is why Parisect did not just look at the current situation in a negative way.
Antioch was the last bulwark to obtain food in the situation of the current tribal union, where supplies were cut off immediately.
In other words, even for their survival, this place must be protected,
Therefore, when it was announced that Antioch was under attack, they would undoubtedly release their defensive posture and advance there as quickly as possible.
That time is at most two days.
It was never a long time,
If the reinforcements arrived like that, the unfavorable charter could be reversed in an instant.
In addition, the gain to be gained if the defense succeeded like that was making Parisect even more motivated.
'Clearly the current situation is not easy, but... Conversely, if we overcome this current crisis, we will definitely be able to raise the value of this body's name and the reputation of Parisect-nim.'
As much as Cassandra's particles are still shaking, if you stand out in the same situation as you are now, you might be able to rise to the position of the 3rd Knight of the Empire you dreamed of.
Burning hope and desire even in such an unfavorable circumstance, Parisect immediately gave orders as the commander-in-chief of this place.
"You guys should leave this place right now and ask for reinforcements. It is said that a large army of demons has attacked this place in Antioch."
"yes! General!"
"I will obey your orders, General!"
The messengers set off on horseback in accordance with Parisect's orders.
Immediately after that, Parisect immediately locked the gate and prepared to start the siege battle.
"Come here, you filthy demons. This will be your graveyard! This Parisect-sama will wipe you out!"
*
The fortified city of Antioch began to appear before my eyes.
As it appeared in the original story, seeing with my own eyes a city in the center of a vast plain, I was a little amazed inside.
'It's really spacious. Indeed, it is a place that fits the phrase "the granary of the Demon Kingdom". Because of this, it must be possible to procure food and supplies to other regions even during this war.'
For me, who was born and raised in a country where I can see mountains when I turn my head, it was almost the first time I had actually seen such a vast plain.
It felt as if something stuck in my chest was being ripped open.
However, apart from the feeling of being on a trip, at this moment, I knew very well that my current situation was not the time to look at the scenery like this.
"Set up your camp and prepare to attack!"
"The battle will begin tomorrow morning. Lastly, check your weapons and make sure you know where they are."
The soldiers around them are noisyly preparing for battle.
In this overly complicated place that literally shows what a battlefield is, after a brief moment of appreciation, I slowly looked back.
There were about 100 demons wearing armor and checking their weapons, and they were supposed to be under my command in this battle.
To put it a little grander, they could be called my direct subordinates.
Strictly speaking, their combat power was only on the level of average demon soldiers, and without joking, it was only at a level that I could easily defeat even if I made up my mind to fight alone.
In addition, due to my nature as a human being, if I consume them without thinking, it is power that I have to use sparingly as much as I can get rid of insults as it is.
However, apart from these risks, there was a huge difference between 1 person and 100 people.
In this regard, I started to seriously think about how to use them, given the power I have been given.
at that time…
"Heroes, General Samson has called a meeting. I think you should come soon."
"Yeah, I got it."
Samson seemed to be holding a final meeting before the battle, so I headed to the commander's barracks where Samson was with the lieutenant who came to tell the story...
To be honest, I didn't really expect anything while moving.
'I don't know if there is a person like Elias as the commander-in-chief... To be honest, it's obvious that the meeting was organized by such a guy.'
Elias had not come here under the 'name' of protecting the Demon Castle just in case.
Fortunately, among the corps commanders I've met so far, she doesn't have the smartest woman, so I could see clearly how the next meeting would go without even looking at it.
and…
"There is no need for complicated explanations. The number of enemies was small and even supplies were cut off. Charge them at once and finish them off."
"You are right. It is to show the power of our demons to those foolish people."
"There is no need to delay as you never know when their reinforcements will come. Let's see the end in no time."
A meeting scene of the muscular brains showing an image that does not deviate even an inch from my expectations
They don't have an exact strategy, and they're just thinking about ignoring and smashing enemies with force.
And, seeing them like this, I couldn't help but smile a little bitterly inside.
'What… I knew it was going to be like this, but it's really funny to watch it happen like this.'
A scene that literally shows that no matter how many muscles and brains gather, the conclusion is already set.
But… I did not feel particularly dissatisfied or concerned about their appearance.
it would be too. At first, Elias… To be precise, I chose this place as a battlefield because I had these tendencies in mind.
Antioch is located in the plains where it is relatively difficult to plot or ambush.
In addition, due to the nature of this place, where food is currently being transported for the Allied Forces of the Tribe, the main force had to be left out considerably.
'Of course, if we don't capture it as soon as possible, quite annoying things will happen... That alone can be said to have achieved our purpose.'
The overall battle plan was already clearly planned in advance.
All that was left was for me to get the most out of the process.
'After all, in times like these, it would be the right answer to intervene by observing the flow in moderation. First, wait for the other demons to drain the enemy's power, then squeeze through the gap... '
As there are many ways to use an ally that charges without thinking, I began to think of ways to use them to fight effectively.
By the way…
"Well, now we have to decide the vanguard, but who wants to take the lead?"
Samson asks a question with a strong voice.
But in this regard, I didn't pay much attention.
'It's a spearhead... It's a so-called honor or something, but it's actually a role that's like an arrowhead.'
It is often said that this is an honorable place among the generals, but such an honor was less than the loaf of bread I ate this morning from my point of view, pursuing the realities.
On the other hand, there must be a lot of people who want to do it anyway, since they are only those who hang their heads for such glory due to the nature of the guys here anyway.
With that thought in mind, I remained as silent as ever.
By the way...
"The warden is thinking, how about sending out the hero as a spearhead!"
'!?Eh?'
"The director thinks the same. I heard that the warrior's dance is not normal, but I want to see the power clearly with our own eyes."
'Hey, wait a minute...'
"I think so too. As everyone wills, let's give you a chance, hero. As long as you have become the warriors of our great demon kingdom, let's go wild for once."
'Oh shit... '
In that way, the situation in which the painting of entrusting the spearhead to me was completed very naturally after Samson's nails.
At this point, I thought that I would like to pour out double swearing as it is, but in the current situation, I couldn't even say a word of refusal, let alone cursing.
In the first place, my right to speak is not strong,
Moreover, it was a situation where the image of the existence of a country that is possible now had to be well packaged.
Rejecting this here is tantamount to tarnishing the name of a hero.
I felt my stomach churn in the position of being put in an outcast in such an instant.
At the same time, at the previous meeting, I wondered if these bastards were trying to fuck me as a group.
I said with a forced smile on my lips.
"It is such an honor for me… thank you for giving Under the name of His Majesty the Demon King, we will surely cool their conversations."
*
Samson and his men entrusted the spearhead to the hero.
To be honest, those who are here at this moment are feeling really sorry for this fact.
'In my mind, I want to be at the forefront... '
'The joy of breaking the brunt of the enemies and being the first to meet the sword is the best, but this time, I have no choice but to concede this opportunity.'
As an honorable general in the Demon Kingdom, starting a battle with his name first is something anyone can covet.
However, in this regard, Samson and other demons were judging that it was right to give this glory to the hero.
It wasn't for complicated reasons like political intent.
In the first place, there were no people here who could think of such a thing.
They made this choice out of pure goodwill.
'When I had a disagreement with Elias, he was thankfully on our side.'
'Certainly, it means that the hero is also of the same kind as us. As a general, he must have wanted the vanguard in his heart.'
'You say you have great power, but as a senior, you have to give the newcomer a chance. I'll be able to see a good sight in a little while."
Although they were born as human beings, the existence of a warrior as a person who reveres strength and honor was an existence that made people feel instinctive intimacy.
Even in the previous meeting, they were on their side, so they are feeling favorably to some extent.
like that,
Samson and his companions, who are quite naive in this respect, are willing to give the new warrior a chance, unlike anyone who is suspicious of them right away.
Without doubting that the warrior must have been hoping for this,