I’m the Demon King, but There Are Too Many Heroes chapter 174

174. Where to go

“Faster than expected.”

The deployment of the Allied Forces, which had held a raucous departure ceremony, reached Berge’s ears.

It was amazing speed.

only about a month and a half.

It was a very short time for a whopping 110,000 troops.

That would mean that his anger towards Bergé had a great will to subdue him.

“The faces are gorgeous too.”

Ballaf Dislord.

Hillen Cargill.

Roselle Charter.

Ralph Schmidt.

Gillian Aint.

Aina Diaphrin.

Wharton Colo.

Three more stars were added, and a whopping seven stars participated. It was unprecedented.

Of these, two were the most offensive.

Ballaf Thissrod and Healan Cargill.

‘There were no rumors about the Red Sword. However, there are many testimonies that Ballaf This Lord played a leading role in the dragon hunt.’

If so, was it the Balaf Dislord who had the sword, or did someone else avoid the attention of those around him and inflict fatal wounds with the red sword?

‘At least Ballaf This is not the damn bastard I knew.’

I’ve already seen your face once in Habsline. They had the same black eyes and hair, but a different face.

Still, it’s the most suspicious.

‘If they find a fake tower, it will be revealed.’

If you want to live, you will have no choice but to expose all the underpinnings.

And Hillen Cargill.

‘This damn bastard.’

I told you not to participate like that.

Of course I understood.

“I also wanted to follow the orders of the Demon Lord. However, pressure is coming from both sides of the Heroes’ Guild and the King of Hilderan…”

A guild to fulfill its duties as an Argan.

The king said to go and help Hilderan-kun.

Even the famous warriors all expressed their attendance, so the people of Hilderan naturally thought that Hillen Cargill would also attend.

The three beats hit hard and drove Hillen into the battlefield, and he couldn’t resist.

So Berge couldn’t say anything either.

just.

“If you find a tower, never go inside. After that, I can’t take responsibility for your life.”

“…it’s not up to me to do it again, but I’ll try.”

110,000 troops marched forward, but most of them were only for the purpose of finding the tower. In the end, in order to further reduce the damage, the warriors who showed absolute compatibility with the demons had to come forward.

There was a high possibility that entry into the tower would be made only by warriors. When the warriors went into the tower like that, it was impossible for Hillen to leave him alone.

“I have to take care of everything from one to ten. Not even a kid.”

『············.”

“The tower is located here. You must search for a place as far away from this place as possible. Even if you find the tower, it will take a very long time for you to get there.”

There was no such thing as a movement magic circle in Erzest. There was no better way than this, as she had to rely purely on her two legs.

“Yes.”

Berge, who pointed the direction to Hillen, left the real tower and headed for the fake tower.

Hundreds of monsters were walking in the tower. They were a waste to consume in a place like this, but it was absolutely necessary to deceive the warriors.

The problem is that it’s not a real tower, so in order to control the monsters, you have to manage it yourself.

I couldn’t eat the magic supplied by the tower, so I had to actually eat something or supply the magic.

“You here.”

“You over there.”

As I entered the tower, I saw Lavinia, who was controlling the monsters. She found Berge and ran with tears in her eyes.

“me too.”

“You want to study?”

“unfair.”

“The dwarves are having fun with the dragon, so why do you have to work alone?”

“Yes.”

Lavinia nodded vigorously.

“Hey, except for me, aren’t you the only one who can control monsters smoothly?”

In fact, she wasn’t the only one.

Gordon, who can’t leave the tower as a lieutenant, even though that’s the case, Vivian, the succubus queen, is a more reliable means.

But for some reason, Vivian couldn’t believe it. Not her level, but that fly-like personality.

‘I’m guessing they’ll say I don’t know after I put them in.’

And it wasn’t just Lavinia who controlled the monsters in the fake tower. Because the succubus under Vivian was helping Lavinia under Berge’s orders.

“But I can’t do it myself, can I?”

“why?”

“Because it’s annoying.”

“·················ogue.”

Even if you didn’t say anything, you could feel that you were swearing with your eyes.

So what. There are at most capable family members, so why am I?

Berge shrugged.

“I gave you the dragon’s corpse in return, so shouldn’t you pay the price?”

“···yes.”

Berge, who passed her droopy, looked around the tower slowly.

The tower was only two stories high. The height of one floor is about 20m, and both the first and second floors are made into a maze.

That way, it can accommodate more people and hold it for a longer period of time.

‘3rd Floor.’

I went through the second floor and walked down the stairs to the third floor. The end of the staircase spiraling around the tower was a closed ceiling.

“It’s fun.”

What kind of expressions will the warriors who have reached this far make?

It was something I couldn’t see in person.

‘The preparation is perfect.’

Now, as long as the Alliance takes away Lavinia and Succubus before they find the tower, no one will think that this tower is not the Demon King’s tower.

‘I’m looking forward to it.’

I hope this tower will be discovered soon.

Berge for the first time eagerly cheered for the warriors.

* * *

Late at night, the large army of 110,000 who had left the Traparta Alliance and started slowly moving north formed a camp in the plains and fell into a deep sleep.

“Ugh.”

“Ugh.”

A tent made for the hero of the stars, Hillen Cargill. Hillen and Granada looked at each other and groaned silently.

“Did the demon king say that?”

“Yes, it was.”

“Then you must follow. Whatever happens.”

“That’s right. Otherwise, the Demon King will never leave us alone.”

“Of course.”

The command from the Demon King not to participate in the Heroic Movement was simple, but difficult to carry out. I had no choice but to participate by crying and eating mustard, but fortunately, the Demon King suggested a new alternative.

“The location of the tower is northwest of the mountain range.”

“How the hell did this demon king change the position of the tower?”

Anyway, I’m glad I’m leaning to one side now.

The mountain range is wide and the 110,000 Allied Forces, who had experienced failures several times, decided to start over in order not to repeat the same mistake.

Three kingdoms bordering the Erzest Mountains. Horton, Korzen and Dormut.

Reconnaissance teams will set off from each direction, centering on the three kingdoms, and will overturn the entire mountain range.

All problems and damage that may arise in the process will be buried under the cause.

“We must be assigned to Horton.”

The large army of 110,000, who were elite but gathered in a hurry, had only a large frame, and there was no proper organization or direction yet.

Because of this, it was scheduled to properly divide the organization in the Iasin Kingdom, which is the turning point. Both Hillen and Granada wanted to get as far away as possible from the tower the Demon King spoke of. So it must be Horton.

“Is it possible?”

“Anyway, if the Union is divided into three parts, each commander is required.”

If you give that role to a specific kingdom, it becomes a seed of conflict. Because of that, it would be given to the warriors, but Hillen Cargill had to be one of the three.

“I strongly like Horton…”

That was then.

Hillen shut her mouth at the sound of footsteps. I felt popular outside.

“Hilan.”

“Who is it?”

“Balaf sent it. He said he would like to have a separate seat with Hillen-sama.”

“Now?”

“Yes.”

After thinking for a while, Hillen stood up.

“I will go now.”

I didn’t know why he was calling me in the middle of the night, but I thought I’d talk to Ballaf Thisslord anyway.

“Come here.”

A splendid dinner was set up in the tent that was guided by the Imperial Knights.

“Sit down and lift it together.”

“thank you.”

Hillen cut the steak that was placed in his place. I already had dinner, but I didn’t bother.

“Aren’t you asking why I called you?”

After about ten minutes of a quiet meal, Balaf opened his mouth.

“I wonder. Could you please tell me?”

“I’m curious.”

“What do you mean?”

“You are a warrior.”

Ballaf savored the wine.

“People call you the 2nd Ballaf Dislord, or you are destined to be the greatest.”

“It’s overrated. What can I do with Ballaf-sama?”

“Don’t say anything you don’t mean. For a hero who subjugated two demon kings and absorbed their power, that level of praise cannot be overstated.”

It was true. At least among the current stars, there was no hero who defeated the two demon kings. No, it was rare to even kill a single demon king.

“Honestly, I was a little skeptical.”

“What do you mean?”

“I wonder if you’re holding hands with the Demon King and messing around with me.”

“··········!”

Fortunately, Hillen’s emotional changes were not expressed externally.

“What does that mean?”

“I’m saying that because you found the Demon King’s Tower and saved the Crown Princess of Hilderan, but I couldn’t.”

“It is not. I was just following Daphner’s record.”

“Yeah, that’s right. I know too. I’ve been looking for that damn mountain range for months and haven’t found it, so it’s just a crazy delusion. To say that the hero who killed two demon kings has a bond with the demon king, isn’t it bullshit that even a passing dog would laugh at?”

Ballaf chuckled and laughed.

“I’m sorry. My emotions are getting stronger.”

“I understand.”

“Thank you for understanding.”

Silence followed for a moment. Balaf took a piece of steak into his mouth and spoke again.

“Where are you going?”

“It’s hard to understand.”

“You know that the Allied Forces will be divided into three branches, and the leader of each unit will eventually go to the warriors. Of course, two of them will be you and I, and I cannot guarantee the other.”

This is because the hero does not belong to any country officially, but not informally. They will show a movement to raise a warrior who is close to them as a commander.

Unless it’s considered superior to other stars like Ballaf or Hillen.

“I’m fine anywhere.”

“Of course it is. There is no one anywhere to stop you. But wouldn’t there be a place you would prefer?”

“Then I would choose Horton.”

“The reason is?”

“The tower I was looking for was in the center. Moving it would be one of two sides.”

“That too. But why is it Horton and not Dormut?”

“Dormut doesn’t really matter.”

hmmm.

Balaf pondered for a moment, then nodded.

“Then I’ll have to choose from Horton.”

“Until you have to.”

“Let’s just call it the willingness to be a junior hero.”

“···thank you.”

“After eating, get up. My chef is very good at cooking.”

As he promised, the dinner was delicious. In a strange atmosphere, I swallowed without knowing whether it was going through my nose or my mouth.

“see you tommorow.”

“Goodbye.”

Hillen left the barracks.

“At first, her prediction was correct.”

‘Healen Cargill is associated with Berge Deias. Whether it’s a direct ally or a simple partnership, he certainly knows where the tower is.’

‘Healen Cargill has teamed up with the Demon King? Evidence?’

‘I have no clear evidence to show you. But when did I ever speak against you?’

‘No.’

‘So ask Hillen Cargill. Which of the three regions do you want? You’ll probably choose East or West except for the center. And the opposite is where the tower is.’

‘That means you’re going to try to avoid encountering the Demon King who is a cooperative relationship as much as possible. But could it be the other way around? Rather, in this situation, he may take the lead in removing the evidence that he was holding hands with the Demon King.’

‘If that’s the case, there’s no way Berge Deias wouldn’t know. Rather, it would have indicated the position of the tower in the opposite direction. So it is.’

‘Hmm, I see.’

Ballaf tapped the table tuk-tuk.

“Healan Cargill Horton. I chose the East.”

He unfolded the map.

“I am going to Dormut.”

Fork the western part of Erzest.

“Wait, Demon King of Fire. There will be no two failures.”

I will surely cut his neck to save my crumpled face.

A bitter life formed on his lips.