110 – 27. rise (1)
From early morning, Lichtenauer’s vassals were summoned.
Unlike usual, they didn’t smile, and they didn’t talk to each other.
Everyone was waiting for the only seat left in a firm atmosphere.
“The lord is coming.”
When the owner finally entered, everyone stood up.
Unlike the previous head of household, a woman with silver hair and red eyes.
The family head, who inherited half human and half demon blood, sat down.
“Everyone please have a seat.”
At Shien’s command, the vassals all put their butts together.
Shortly after Adele sat next to Shien, the meeting began.
“Last night news came from the central border area. It is said that seven second-grade demons and one undetermined demonic spectacle occurred in a relatively small area.”
“How many demon beasts do they say?”
“According to the news that I just received, it is said that hundreds of monsters have filled the surroundings. However, even though the imperial army formed a defensive line, there was no significant movement.”
She didn’t move, at that point Shien tilted her head.
It was impossible for the magic beasts to leave the defense line surrounding them unattended.
In order to create a place to break through, let alone a part to break through the siege and escape.
Before the defense line is created, it is bound to attack anywhere unconditionally.
However, the news that has been delivered says that is not the case.
While the Imperial Army formed a defensive line surrounding the eight demonic realms.
They greeted the morning without any movement.
“Looks like you’re waiting for something.”
Adele, who had been listening quietly, opened her mouth quietly.
Originally, it wasn’t a place he could fit in.
Under the current circumstances, he would have more influence than anyone else.
“I’m waiting for something.”
“As everyone here knows, witches do not act independently. Even if it’s a minority, it’s definitely a group of lower. And there is a captain who leads the group.”
“Are you saying you’re waiting for a captain to lead the group?”
“It seems to me, yes.”
Adele’s words made a lot of sense.
Some retainers nodded, but Shien opened his mouth again.
“But Adele. I know I’ve never had anything like this before. Originally, if you were the leader of a group of monsters, wasn’t he always the first to lead the group?”
“That statement is also true. So I can only guess.”
The leader of the pack must always go ahead and go first.
Only then will the group following follow them trust and follow the leader.
There has never been a case in which the whole group was sent away and came later.
“Do it. It seems to be related to the Demonic Realm, the grade of which is not yet known.”
“I think so too, Head of Household.”
“I also agree with Sir Adele.”
Some retainers agreed, and Shien nodded as if he did as well.
“Captain of the Rascal Guard.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“What is the state of the Imperial forces that have built the current defense line?”
“It is said that two armies have already been mobilized. All are elite soldiers in the central region, and reinforcements will continue to be dispatched. I heard that even the Imperial Knights are preparing to launch.”
It was almost certainly possible.
Seven 2nd-class Demonic Worlds appeared that would cause an uproar even if only one appeared.
This level was beyond what even elite soldiers could handle.
Even the knights of all nearby noble estates, except for the minimum number of people, must be dispatched.
If the defense line were to be breached, a disaster on a different level would be created.
“Our knights.”
“Everyone is ready to launch.”
“How are the soldiers?”
“We announced the news and gave the order to assemble. I even told you to say goodbye, so I think everyone will be ready to go out around noon.”
Huh, sighing, Shien tapped the conference room table with his finger.
Seven second-class Demonic Realms, this is truly one of the most unheard of disasters.
Even during that terrible period of great war, there has never been a time when multiple 2nd-class demon spectacles appeared at the same time.
Of course, even the ignorant monsters corresponding to him must be scattered.
The probability of a tragedy that was incomparable to that of the past was very high.
Could everything that has happened so far hint at today?
The two level 2 demonic avalanches that hit Lichtenau, and even the one that devastated Fiore.
Of course there’s a chance it won’t, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter.
“When did you say that reinforcements from the nearby territory will depart?”
“They say the furthest away will arrive within three days.”
“If the defense line is breached right now, the central area will be in danger, but the northern area will also be in danger, so everyone will do their best to maintain the defense line and destroy the Demonic Beasts.”
“According to the news that we heard earlier, Lord Derry himself is leading the knights.”
As the situation was so serious, everyone had no intention of saving their strength.
If the line of defense that was set up was pushed back, from then on, hell would truly come.
“We shouldn’t be late either. During this afternoon, reinforcements will be dispatched to the defense line unconditionally. As the situation is the situation, I will lead it myself.”
“My lord. Wouldn’t that be too dangerous?”
“Why don’t you stay here just in case?”
Despite the opinions of his vassals, Shien calmly shook his head.
“I have to go myself to get a more accurate view of the situation. That way, no matter what it is, there is no blockage in making decisions and moving.”
“but… .”
“The meaning has already been decided, so I won’t listen to disagreements. Everyone except for the minimum number of defenders will have to go out to the castle, so make sure to prepare well.”
* * *
After the vassals retreated for a while to make their own preparations.
Remaining in the conference room, Shien carefully looked at the map on the table.
“… What do you think, Adele?”
“It’s not a bad start. It was a terrain where it was difficult to build a defense line, but luckily the Witchbeasts had no resistance, so it seems that the siege was completed.”
“Yes. Thanks to this, the monsters leak out, so I don’t have to worry about the rear border or the nearby Imperial territories. That part is very fortunate. I’m glad… .”
As if something bothered him, Shien bit his lip.
First of all, the response of the Imperial Army can be said to be excellent without any flaws.
They say there is nothing more dangerous than moving troops at night.
Didn’t you manage to do that and form a defense line before the sun rises in the morning?
In addition, the neighboring nobles were sending reinforcements regardless of gain or loss.
Everyone should know how powerful the powers of knights are.
The blue light that cuts down monsters, chakra was like a gift from God.
In addition, several legions of the Empire are also moving.
He even said that the Imperial Knights would go out.
Although the terrible situation occurred, that there were a total of seven second-class demons.
The Empire would not be wiped out by storm as it was at the beginning of the Great War.
‘Nevertheless, why am I so anxious?’
Throbbing-.
It wasn’t just tension, it wasn’t even fear of demons.
What the hell is this unexplained anxiety?
Shien bit his lip and tried to calm his beating heart.
“Shin-nim.”
At this time, Adele steps forward and holds Shien’s hand.
Warm yet incomparable to anything else, firmness and toughness.
As all of this is conveyed to Shien, things gradually become more stable.
“Adele.”
“You don’t have to worry. The Empire isn’t that weak, and it’s not that it didn’t foresee this. Blood will certainly flow, but the hell that used to be will not happen.”
“I guess so. I know. but… Even so, this time is too sudden.”
“Certainly, there has never been a time when seven 2nd-class demon spectacles occurred at the same time.”
As a bonus, a higher demonic realm never appeared between them.
Adele didn’t bother to tell Shien.
“The Imperial Legion is not a group of kids. In addition, knights from nearby territories will gather to form one huge group, and demon volunteers will also participate in the battle.”
“Asmodian Volunteer Army… What?”
“yes. These are the ones who always appear when a large-scale demonic avalanche occurs. I’ve met them a few times, but even if they’re not as strong as me, they can be said to be strong.”
At Adele’s words, Shien nodded and said “Ah”.
Even if it was my mother’s own people, all I saw was Karina and the demons of the upper ranks below her.
This time, I wondered if those who belonged to the volunteer army would be able to see it.
“and. I feel like this.”
“What do you think?”
At that question, Adele gave a gentle smile.
“It happened so big. Rumor has it that there are prey everywhere. No matter how much I leave, there will definitely be wolves who will not be able to pass by and come back.”
will come If you smell it, you will definitely come.
Because that is the inevitable fate of us wolves.
Adele thought so and patted Shien’s hand.