170 – Mhahahaha! I am Gyro, the Swordmaster of the Kingdom of Entica!
The children of the Archduke and the S-class cadets ran straight to the cave the girl mentioned.
A cave that gave off a gloomy atmosphere at first glance was located deep inside the forest.
The cadets entered the cave immediately.
“······.”
However, the inside was already full of human corpses.
Of course, these were corpses decorated with some illusion magic and imitation, but they could not have noticed.
This is because it is a corpse that has been designed and decorated by the top of each field (Machine – Ed, Makeup – Eve, Magic – Elena, Dungeon – Emperor).
“···Damn, it’s late.”
The cadets chewed their lips as they looked at the scene of hell unfolding inside the cave.
Without any awareness that this was a decorated space.
“···By the way, where are the goblins?”
At that time, Lucas looked around him in doubt.
Isabella, who was still suspicious about that, also looked around her and replied that she was still looking for her.
Strangely, this place was full of corpses and there were no monsters to be seen.
“Let’s go inside.”
Enya suggested that we search the dungeon.
Then most of the S class cadets shrugged their shoulders and answered yes.
At best, it’s just a goblin, so there’s no need to explain it, and it’s better to deal with it properly to prevent future accidents.
“····I said it’s not an ordinary goblin, so be careful.”
At that time, Lucas warned me with a serious expression.
Everyone seems so relaxed right now.
It doesn’t seem to be a typical goblin den.
“hahahaha. “Lucas’s personality has really changed a lot?”
“Is it since you lost to Ed? “There is no need to be afraid of goblins.”
However, most S-class cadets seemed to ignore this.
That’s because even two or three of the goblins here are enough to wipe out a lot of them.
“This doesn’t look like a typical dungeon, so be careful. “Let’s go first.”
Just like that, 13 cadets entered the dungeon.
The human flesh and pooled blood scattered everywhere added to the sense of reality, but the cadets seemed to not care.
Well, it’s just something goblins did.
“······?”
However, when they went deeper into the dungeon and encountered the hellish monster Ed had sculpted, their expressions could not help but harden.
This was because where a goblin should be, a type of monster I had never seen before was eating a corpse.
“···What is that?”
“Krrr…”
A demonized monster that shows strong hostility as soon as it discovers a cadet.
This is an ‘infectious species monster’ created using Ed’s memories as much as possible.
It is originally a wolf-type monster, but its insides have been infected with parasitic hell energy, giving it a strange shape with six eyes and sharper teeth.
“Krrr!”
Soon, elaborately designed demon monsters rushed towards the cadets.
The cadets each demonstrated their own special skills and moved efficiently, and were able to subdue the monster quite easily.
“Krrr!!”
But that is only for a moment.
Soon, more monsters began to flock from inside the cave.
As much as Ed had prepared, several types of infected monsters came in large numbers.
“Damn it!”
From this point on, the cadets began to feel a sense of crisis.
This is because demon monsters are much stronger than regular monsters.
Just as ordinary humans can gain powerful power when turned into demons, monsters can also gain more than double the power.
And Ed designed and produced the monsters in the dungeon with these points in mind.
“We have to escape the dungeon! “Everyone, step back!”
Lucas, recognizing the serious situation, immediately ordered a retreat.
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However, his order to retreat was rendered meaningless as demonic monsters lurking throughout the cave began to emerge from all directions.
The cadets looked around with puzzled expressions.
“W-what is this…What nonsense…!”
Monsters that are different species but move in groups.
This was originally something that could not have happened.
It is not a species that is related to canines and wolves.
Monsters of completely different types, such as crocodiles and sparrows, have gathered in groups to block the escape route.
Could it be that the monsters that move based on instinct are receiving orders from someone?
“Kyahaaa!”
“Cooooo!”
However, there was no time to think.
We are now completely surrounded by monsters reinforced with demonic species.
The priority was to survive.
-Paaat!
So the cadets did everything they could.
Lucas used the art of space to confuse a group of monsters, while Enya marked dozens of monsters and fired small sword strikes.
Isabella also released negativity, rendering a large number of monsters incapable of combat.
Claire supported everyone using the Bernhard family’s unique buffer and aura.
“Khaaa!”
However, the amount was too much.
Furthermore, it was more than twice as strong as a normal monster, making it difficult to deal with.
Because of this, cadets in the lower ranks of the S class began to collapse.
“Everyone, come to your senses! Make the most of what you’ve learned!”
So Lucas began to lead everyone.
I started to form the formation I learned from a strategy & tactics expert instructor.
Form a formation so that the attack ranges and movement lines do not overlap, and place the buffer and healer at the very back.
The strengthening technique that can play a tanking role is at the forefront.
A magician who can provide fire support was placed behind him.
‘Wow…You’ve improved a lot, Lucas.’
Meanwhile, Ed, who was watching the whole situation, was smiling with satisfaction.
This is because the academy cadets’ growth is stronger than expected, and they are overcoming crisis situations more easily than expected.
It was good news for Ed, who had to prepare for the devil’s invasion one day.
‘····But I’ll have to go through some trouble today.’
But no matter how hard they struggled, this was a trap set with great intention.
No matter what you do, you have no choice but to suffer.
‘····This should be enough.’
When the monster robots he had prepared were swept away and a lull occurred.
Ed wore the boss monster suit he had prepared.
And the appearance of the suit Ed wore was like when the ‘Cardinal’ level of the Devil Church had completed complete demonization.
‘····It would be a shame if it stopped at the level of resembling only the exterior.’
However, Ed has implemented not only the appearance but also the skills and power that a Cardinal-level player can demonstrate as much as possible.
It takes a lot of effort to provide a proper impact to the cadets.
“Then let’s go.”
So Ed put on the suit and went outside.
Now it’s time for the live broadcast.
***
“Heo-eok… Heo-eok… Heo-eok…”
A scene filled with the blood and intestines of monsters.
The cadets were breathing heavily and trying to catch their breath.
Although two of the 13 cadets were seriously injured and three were depleted of mana, they somehow succeeded in killing a large group of monsters.
“Haa…Haa…Let’s get out quickly. “You never know when monsters might come again.”
However, it is still too early to let down our guard.
Given the circumstances, it seems like a group of monsters are under someone’s control.
I had to escape from here as quickly as possible.
【Pretty impressive.】
But at that time, a deep and gloomy voice echoed throughout the hall.
I quickly turned my head in the direction of the voice, and saw someone with a black figure walking towards me.
【Kkeukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Are they really Imperial Academy cadets? But that alone is not enough. You need to become stronger.】
A strange man who walks heavy steps, step by step, while reciting meaningful words.
Soon, an unidentified man appeared.
He has muscular gray skin and horns on his head.
Furthermore, both eyes were completely red and bloodshot.
It also had wings reminiscent of a bat on its back.
It was the perfect devil that we only saw in myths.
“····Devil?”
One of the cadets muttered that at the sight of the devil’s invincible appearance.
Then the stranger shook his shoulders, smiled sinisterly, and spoke with his eyes flashing.
【No. I am an evolved human being. Only humanity that has evolved into this form can survive the future great war.】
Ed said a rather typical line and clenched his fists.
Then Elena, who was hiding in an invisible state, created a black sphere above Ed’s fist.
Ed smiled and said to the cadets.
【You guys are fully qualified. So far, I have wiped out all the monsters that were under my control in this forest. So I will bestow upon you all this glorious power. You will be able to become twice or even several times stronger than you are now.】
And then he continued to spit out lines that seemed suspicious to anyone who heard them.
Isabella said, her eyes turning black.
“So you’re saying you controlled this monster?”
-Puhuaaa!
Black vapor emanating from Isabella’s body.
Soon, the black steam rushed towards Ed.
In order to attack the mental world, they surrounded Ed and tried to squeeze in.
But at that moment.
【It’s no use.】
-Pow!
A strong shock wave spread out, and black vapor scattered in all directions.
Of course, this was also Elena’s work.
However, Isabella, who did not know this fact, was looking at Ed with a somewhat shocked expression.
Even though I spewed out a considerable amount of negativity, not a single bit of it worked.
“Step back!”
At that time, Isabella reflexively moved her body to the side when Enya shouted out of nowhere.
Then Enya took a stance and fired a fierce sword attack at Ed.
-Paang!
“·····?”
But when Ed extended his hand forward, the fierce sword energy scattered into the air and disappeared as if it had never happened before.
This was also the result of Elena using her magic spell to distract the mana cut by her sword energy.
Currently, Elena is at the level of the strongest in the world that no one can approach, so she was able to easily handle the cadets who were still in their growth stage.
【You’re showing quite a cute rebellion.】
However, Elena did the trick and Ed did the condescension.
Ed let out a typical villain’s laugh and spoke to the cadets.
【There are two options left for you. Either you die here, or you can be granted my power and obey me.】
“······.”
The cadets are in a cold sweat due to Ed’s powerful performance.
Soon Lucas spoke.
“Who are you…? “What on earth are you planning?”
First, Lucas tries to talk to buy time.
However, this conversation was what Ed wanted.
There is information that must be imprinted on the cadets.
【Mhahahahaha. Everyone will either die or become my subordinates anyway, so listen carefully. My name is Jairo Pelender. He is the sword master of the Kingdom of Entica.】
“······?”
Jiro Pelender of the Kingdom of Antica.
As soon as they heard that name, the cadets’ faces turned into astonishment.
That’s because every cadet knows what a swordsman is in the ranks of sword masters.
But why does Sir Gyro look like this and do this?
【You look like you have a lot of questions. However, just one thing you need to know is enough. The destruction of the human world. My master will descend on this earth and wipe out all of humanity.】
“·····What?”
【You guys should also take the lead in that grand plan. I’ll say it again. Either give up your life, or accept my power and swear obedience. I will give you the honor of evolving into a new human being.】
No matter what you hear, Ed only says things that a crazy psychopath would do.
Thinking he had bought enough time, Lucas looked around him and checked on his friends.
Except for the injured, it seemed like everyone had recovered enough to fight.
“These are the specifications. “It looks too ugly to be considered a new human being.”
Lucas moved mana and used the art of space.
Several daggers stuck to his waist floated into the air.
Enya and Isabella. And Claire also finished preparing for battle.
【Yes. Power is given only to those who are desperate.】
As the cadets took up a fighting stance, Ed spat out plausible words and stormed out of his room.
Then, using the speed jutsu used in the ‘Kamen Rider’ suit, he instantly snatched up a cadet and pinned him to the wall.
However, the walls of the dungeon moved slowly as if they were living creatures and swallowed the cadets pinned against them.
A scream echoed from inside the wall.
【I will make all your friends my subordinates.】
Ed said that and started kidnapping the cadets and throwing them against the wall in the same way as before.
The wall slowly swallowed the cadets and trapped them inside the wall.
This is because the Orserk clan’s artifact ‘Inventory of Creation’ changed the nature of the dungeon.
“Damn it! “I can’t chase you!”
Ed rotates around at incredible speeds and kidnaps the cadets one by one.
Like this, the children of the Grand Duchy were unable to properly follow Ed’s movements because they entered a dungeon that drastically lowered their basic abilities.
Moreover, Ed was helpless as he moved at a speed accelerated several times by combining mechanical engineering and ancient techniques.
“······.”
Isabella was worried.
He said he may have to release a lot of the negativity he has accumulated.
However, after making a big decision and trying to open 30% of the negative, the flow of mana was suddenly blocked.
This is because Elena used her control spell to block Isabella.
“Ugh…! “Kkeuch…!”
【It’s no use struggling. Those of you who have not evolved into new humans cannot defeat me.】
However, Ed said that, extending his hand forward as if he had blocked Isabella’s mana.
And then─
【Desperate.】
-Pushyyy!
The hypnotic liquid mounted on the arm of the suit was ejected as gas.
Purple smoke spread in all directions and began to penetrate the Archduke’s bronchi.
“Inhale!”
Accordingly, the children of the Archduke family used mana to block toxic substances penetrating into the body.
However, Ed, who could not stand to see this, immediately rushed at them and inflicted a physical blow.
Then, my breathing became disturbed and I had no choice but to inhale the gas.
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【Now, look at your friend who is becoming a new human being.】
Ed, who had subdued all the Archduke’s children, snapped his fingers and said so.
Then the walls of the dungeon began to wriggle like human organs, and people began to come out from within.
These were cadets who were in the process of being demonized.
Of course, it is a counterfeit product that Ed prepared in advance.
“Ah… Ah…”
However, for the children of the grand duke family, this whole scene was a nightmare itself.
I may be a little flattered, but the friends I went through hardships with are turning into monsters.
In the meantime, Ed said.
【I’ll make it like this for you too. I will become the new emperor over the ruined empire.】
Ed said and extended his hand to the demonized cadet.
Then the cadet, who was demonized like a doll, started walking towards Ed.
Soon, the cadet arrived right in front of Ed and laid down in the upright position according to Ed’s orders.
【Then, let’s enjoy a dinner for the future. You too will enjoy human flesh someday.】
Ed said and bit the cadet’s thigh.
Of course, this was an elaborate replica that Ed and Eve made all night long, but in Lucas and Enya’s eyes, it was a perfect replica.
While Edgar was devouring the sausage-flavored imitation, the consciousness of the other archdukes began to blur.
This is because the emperor drastically lowered the oxygen concentration in the dungeon and Elena used a sleeping spell.
Like that, Lucas and Enya. And Claire lost consciousness in the hellscape.
***
“Gasp!”
2 Hours later.
When the cadets regained consciousness, the entire situation had been resolved.
From rescuing the cadets to destroying the dungeon, Ed finished it all.
“Uh, what happened?”
So the cadets asked the whole story.
The last memory of the regular cadets was being trapped in a wall, and the last memory of the children of the Archduke family was fainting while surrounded by friends who were turning into monsters. How come they are all safe?
“····Actually, I’ve been researching demons for a long time.”
Ed was investigating the devil, so he said he knew it was the devil as soon as he got the call.
Because of this, he urgently called Elena and told her that he came here as quickly as possible and that after a bloody fight, he was able to save everyone.
“···But, why are the kids…?”
However, there were unresolved doubts.
How were the cadets who had been demonized able to return to their original form?
In regards to this, Ed said he knows ‘how to purify.’
He explained that if it has not been consumed by demonic energy for a long time, it can return to its original form just by removing it.
Soon, the cadets were convinced by Ed’s explanation and nodded.
“What are you going to do, Swordmaster Gyro?”
However, there was still one thing left to be done.
Gyro, the sword master of the Kingdom of Entica.
What should we do with the guy who ran away to his home country?
Ed slams his fist! He answered by slamming it down.
“You have to take responsibility. “No matter what it takes.”
***
“What?”
Gyro, the sword master of the Kingdom of Entiga.
As Hell’s oldest stooge, he never had a headache due to stress.
That is because, under the orders of the Archduke of Hell, he attempted to make Max Sigmund his incarnation, but Edgar Fix eliminated him quickly.
“What did you say just now?”
“The Empire… Requests the attendance of Mr. Gyro… “If we do not receive judgment from the Supreme Court, we will declare war on the Kingdom of Entica.”
I was so busy looking for an alternative incarnation, but then some strange news came.
He hasn’t done anything wrong, but he suddenly appears in the Supreme Court to be judged.
What kind of bullsh*t is this?
“Declaration of war? “What on earth did I do?”
“····I don’t know either.”
“······.”
This is such an absurd situation that the word “f*ck” Comes out.
Anyway, something happened, so Gyro took his coat.
After asking his deputy to follow him, he went out the door.
It is time to find out about this absurd situation.
Gaslighting that swordmaster like a champ