217. Subjugation
The torment of failure hurt their self-esteem and further awakened a fear they had forgotten.
That is why the Union had sharpened their swords before, even before.
To regain the initiative that is about to be reversed.
The sudden departure of the Empire caused chaos, but rather, we had no choice but to do our best.
Tens of thousands of elites who had never been able to perform properly in the journey of the brave who lost their wealth were reunited. More troops were gathered.
10 million.
A whopping 100,000 troops gathered in front of the lake.
There were too many to subdue one demon king. In particular, unlike Chloride, it was a lie that did not require a search for the tower.
However, there was nothing visible in the eyes of the kingdoms to restore their self-esteem that had been destroyed as soon as it collapsed.
The greater the number and the stronger the power, the less worrying about failure, so they did their best.
But it wasn’t a good thing.
If there are many sailors, the boat goes to the mountains.
It is human beings who struggle to become the leader when they form a group. What if it was an allied army of dozens of kingdoms?
In the place where the tiger was missing, the fox was king, and in the place where the empire was missing, Akan was the strongest.
Akan was the one who drew the most power, included the powerful, and received the most support from other countries, so naturally, it was right for Akan to take the commander’s post.
But this time there were variables.
Ernya Hilderan.
The Crown Princess of the Hilderan Kingdom and a contractor to the Spirit King.
The authority and power she had was already overwhelming than anyone else in this position, so no one was willing to open her mouth because she needed help to subdue the tower on the lake.
While everyone was watching, Ernyl slowly opened her mouth.
“I am not interested in the position of commander-in-chief.”
“Really?”
Some aristocrats were displeased.
“Really.”
power, honor, and state.
Originally, Ernap had no interest in such things. And it was still the same today.
But at the same time, she was thinking that she should have power, build honor, and make the country rich.
And it was never for his father.
‘For the sake of the Demon King.’
And for the people of the continent.
She thought that the conquest of Berger’s continent would surely succeed. Countless blood will probably flow in the process.
Ernap didn’t want that.
Of course, one person around you was more precious than thousands of people you didn’t know. However, this was not to say that he was neglecting the meaningless death. If you can avoid it, avoid it and block it if you can.
Therefore, you must take full control of Hilderan.
Hilderan’s status needs to be further raised.
So that Hilderan can become a trigger and break the will of the continent.
But the method is not just to assume the commander-in-chief. It’s just one branch.
This battlefield is a lake. There was no need to be obsessed with the appearance of a commander because there were so many elements that she would be active in.
Even more so because when I become a head, I can’t go out to the battlefield to command.
“Is that so?”
Duke Olten of Akan nodded calmly.
It had already been agreed upon in the first place. Instead of taking on the role of commander-in-chief, he decided to focus on Hilderan as well.
“Then His Majesty Hernán Hilderan has given up the candidate, and the rest will be decided by a vote.”
Twelve commanders representing each kingdom. And to the guild leader of the newly elected Hero Guild. A total of 13 votes were found.
The Duke Olten became the commander-in-chief.
“We will receive congratulations later and let you know our plans for the future.”
At the glance of Duke Olten, a huge transformation unfolded. It was the island in the center of Lake Gracical and its surroundings.
“In the next three days, all the remaining troops and ships will arrive here, at the Port of Thorne.”
Hundreds of battleships and ships carrying 100,000. When they arrive, the subjugation begins after a brief maintenance.
“The two most important things are: To safely reach the central island where the tower is located, and to land safely and attack the tower.”
“There is a strong possibility that there are monsters released by the Demon Lord of Lies in the lake. so···.”
The meeting deepened.
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A huge ship split the water.
In the ship’s crew full of warriors, Ernap spread her arms.
“What are you doing?”
“It feels good.”
“what?”
Ernya laughed. Berger, who had turned into a fail, asked.
“It’s just everything. The wind is good, the water is good, and the lake is beautiful. It would have been better if the Demon Lord caught him from behind.”
“There are many watching eyes.”
“cool.”
“What do you mean?”
“The fact that there are hundreds of warriors on the ship that went out for the bravery, and they are with the Demon King?”
It was natural. Because the guild put the warriors participating in this brave journey into one ship, and they were all members of the Berge family.
“Is this bravery going to be successful?”
“I can’t say for sure.”
“Are there times when you don’t even have confidence in the Demon Lord?”
is not it.
she muttered
“If you think about it, you weren’t confident from the beginning.”
“what?”
“That’s right. At that time, when he asked me to stop Hillen-sama, he seemed quite anxious.”
“·················ogue.”
I was anxious. At the time, all he had was his lieutenant Gordon and the mad dwarf Logger.
There was almost no interference that had been released, and the strength of his body was weak. I had to catch the straw.
“The Demon Dragon is always proud.”
“At that time, my eyes were trembling quite a bit.”
“My eyes are always firm.”
“You were in a panic because you didn’t know what I was going to answer.”
“I asked because I knew you would accept it.”
“really?”
Ernyl opened her eyes narrowly and pushed her face in. A sweet smell struck me.
“Did you spray perfume?”
“Is that important?”
“It smells good.”
“Is that so too? It’s my favorite. But why are you talking?”
“·················ogue.”
“You know how surprised I was then? Oh my gosh, see the princess and stop the hero.”
“Even so, they made it into the Four Heavenly Kings.”
“It was more impactful than just going out and saying something. So Hillen-sama was embarrassed, so the effect was good.”
“Well, at that time, Hillen’s expression was a spectacle. I thought the world would perish that day.”
The story of the Crown Princess and the Demon King went on and on.
“Did you?”
“I didn’t.”
“Did the demon king say that?”
“This is the beginning of the golden hour.”
“Then why did the dwarves attack with a hammer?”
“That is true. He’s the goddamn bastard who now leads the Dwarves in the tower.”
“Did you say that your expression was more attractive back then?”
“I don’t know.”
Hillen wanted to cover his ears. His first encounter with Ernyl Hilderan, or the Dark Spirit Magician, was his dark history.
A lightning bolt came to life when he was faithfully working for mankind and aiming for a guild leader. If I went back to that time, I would not have done the bravery itself in the Tower of Chloride.
“The Demon King doesn’t tell lies.”
“Good job.”
“Are you good?”
“Especially, you have to be careful about swearing by the first demon king and standard. That’s because 99% of the time you’re lying.”
“okay? Good advice should be taken into account. Isn’t that the guild leader’s advice?”
Roselle engraved it firmly on her head.
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Meanwhile, the conversation between the Demon King and the Crown Princess entered a new phase.“Then why didn’t you come to Hilderan? You said you were coming.”
“…I was busy.”
“I heard from Lavinia unnie that they had a relaxing time together in the detached palace.”
“To avoid being bothered by wizards…”
“Is that really all?”
“Then what else?”
“A strange rumor from Akan…”
The gazes of Berge and Ernian turned to the lake at the same time.
“…we should talk later.”
“Hmm, that’s a lot.”
The warriors, who noticed too late, drew out their weapons one by one and prepared for battle.
“It doesn’t matter how many there are.”
As long as this is a lake.
Ernya felt the flow.
– It’s full of living things that aren’t originally here.
The Water Spirit King shared her senses. The king of spirits was angry at the disturbed ecosystem.
– I need to sweep and purify everything.
The water responded to the king’s wrath.
The waves flowing around the ship found uninvited guests who were revealing their lives.
Ernya snapped her fingers.
A small wave occurred. That was the end. But soon, the blood that came up from below colored the lake red.
After a while, the corpses of sea monsters with holes in their foreheads floated up.
But that was only the beginning.
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The waves of water were getting bigger and bigger. The number of monsters flocking to the smell of blood increased innumerable.
“The Demon Lord of Lies has a lot of monsters.”
“Monsters, there are many. more?”
Lavinia, who had been sitting still on Cher, looked at the corpses of the rising monsters and was delighted.
“Raviani unnie, not now.”
“no?”
“Later.”
“yes.”
“Aina.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“I think the waves are going to be a little rough.”
“I will protect the ship.”
Although she was completely defeated by Ernap, the contract of the Spirit King, she was a very good water wizard. As the place is a lake, it was no exaggeration to say that she was the most certain force to protect the ship right now.
Ernya’s body floated up lightly. Aina memorized the spell. A thick barrier of water surrounded the ship.
At the same time.
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There was a ripple in the calm lake.
A vortex rose and engulfed everything. He drew water and raised it up to the sky.
Along the stream, giant monsters and monsters appeared together.
Kwakwakwaquaqua-
It was a huge grinder. The sharply forged blades of the water rotated and sharpened everything.
Blood mingled with screams splashed out in all directions.
The water churned. Waves and tidal waves flew over.
“It doesn’t matter how many of them come.”
Not everyone can get past her.
– Yes, my contractor must have that kind of confidence.
– But there are quite a few.
– That’s stupid. This one is not too far behind when it comes to numbers.
The mana of the water gathered at the will of the king divided the space.
Through the cracks wide open, the king’s servants appeared.
– It’s the king’s call!
– Defeat all the demons!
– It’s finally here!
Upper, Intermediate, Lower. More than a thousand water spirits jumped into the lake.
– Ernya! I miss you!
Except for one.
– Rumor has it that you have become sweeter with the Demon King! How far did Jindo go? Nias-sama doesn’t say anything at all! Dirty and disgusting! This is an abuse of power!
– I have the right to watch this play! You are the first discoverer! First audience!
“…it’s been a while since I’ve been there, but what is this unwelcome feeling?”
– Please understand. Even though it looks like that, it is a fairly capable high-level spirit. Nairuniel, go quickly and command the spirits. Wipe out those ruthless monsters.
– Yes. Ernya, you have to tell me when it’s over.
Nairuniel jumped into the water belatedly.
Ships passed through the red road.
Finally, an island was seen in the distance. A towering tower was visible.
“In battle formation!”
The ships that arrived comfortably formed a siege formation around the island. I can’t see anything now, but I wasn’t vigilant as it was the Demon King’s Tower.
That moment-
– ·········!
The king of spirits, feeling the strangeness, pumped up water from the lake. Gathered with the king’s mana, it became a huge shield.
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However, the hastily made shield did not play a sufficient role and disappeared.
The black flash continued as it was, with almost no loss of power.
Ernap raised her mana, and before that, a shadow blocked her and the flash.
Dark red flames overflowed.
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A huge shock wave engulfed the surroundings.
The explosion caused waves. A tsunami happened. The ships shook.
“…that’s interesting.”
Berge brushed away the shock left on his arm.
“Thank you.”
Ernya stood by his side.
In the distance, the tower was visible. The island was visible. A demon with black wings spread over it and horns sprouted from its head was visible.
No, can we limit that to simply ‘Demons’?
– That’s the Demon King.
The Spirit King declared.
“The Demon King is right.”
Berger also affirmed.
“But not the Demon Lord of Lies…”
“It’s a new arrival.”
But I didn’t know that he was going to be Jason’s dog.
No, I’m sure Jason will receive another Demon King as his family.
‘Is it because of me?’
maybe. Berger was sure.
In that brief moment of chaos, a lot had changed when I looked at the front again.
Shadows appeared next to the demon dragon, who was still flying.
it was a monster it was a monster was a demon
Countless legions of monsters were waiting for them.
on the island.
at the lake.
And in the sky.
“Oh My God!”
“Are they all monsters?”
“A lot of it!”
The murmur of the fleets following from behind penetrated Berge’s ears.
“Prepare the magic cannon!”
“Keep Formation!”
“Ready for battle!”
It was a voice tinged with fear, and at the same time, it was a determination to prepare for battle.
“Welcome is rough.”
“It’s also grand.”
“I think they are trying to deal with us outside.”
“I see.”
The tower strengthens the power of the Demon King. It’s not something that can be broken from the outside.
Therefore, it is standard to greet enemies from the inside. But why did Jason choose to face 100,000 corps outside?
“What’s your plan?”
I don’t know exactly why. But it was clear that Jason was full of confidence.
“It won’t be possible.”
Berger folded his arms.
‘I can’t use my nails or scales.’
By consuming the Dragon Heart, Berger’s mana and magic were completely assimilated. Whether using mana or using magic, the absolute amount was the same.
If I had to pick a problem, it was that I couldn’t reveal my true self. It was quite a risk to have to hide the nails and scales.
“Healan Cargill.”
He called Hillen.
“Yes.”
“Give me the sword.”
“···Yes?”
“Give it up.”
“·················ogue.”
Hillen delivered a sword made of dragon bones.
“Erny.”
“yes. Leave it to me to start.”
“No, don’t touch anything except those approaching this ship.”
“yes?”
“It’s ten thousand.”
How strong is the confidence of the Allied Forces of Humanity?
“I need to check it out.”
“yes.”
That moment-
“Fire!”
“firing!”
Thousands of magic cannons blew out all at once.
Demons and monsters sprinted and screamed.
The battle has begun.