115 – 27. rise (6)
The absolute does not show his emotions carelessly in front of others.
For better or for worse, those who stand at the top must know how to hide themselves.
Because there is nothing more fatal than having someone figure out your true intentions.
Because of this, it was the first time Shien saw the emperor smiling like he is now.
It’s not just a gentle smile, it’s like it’s in a very good mood.
It was a truly unfamiliar sight to burst out laughing.
“Go to Lichtenau.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Perhaps if the princess were here, she would have said this. How could you have thought the same thing?”
“What is that… .”
“The child and me too. He is thinking the same thing as you right now.”
At those words, Shien sighed.
“It’s quite good. Unlike me, who listens to all the information and predictions right in front of you, you would have had to approach with only your own thoughts. You approached it really well.”
“Hwang Gong, Your Majesty. I was just making a prediction… .”
“I will ask you one question. If, as you expected, one of their mothers came all the way here. What do you think is the reason?”
At the emperor’s question, Shien thought for a moment before opening his mouth.
Without going far, without reason to make deep predictions, isn’t there a good example right now?
“I think there may have been a major change. So, like the demons, I decided that I couldn’t stay there any longer, so I led the whole group and made an escape.”
“The white owl and the eagle gave similar answers. The balance between the demons and demons is disturbed, so in the end, the balance collapsed between the demons who were left alone. We don’t know, but it’s clear that a big change has taken place.”
A big change, a light flashed in Adele’s eyes at that word.
The sense of heterogeneity that I had felt before, and the strange behaviors that the monsters were seeing.
All of those reasons were explained at once.
“So, from now on, it will be even more cruel.”
At one point, the smile disappeared from the Emperor’s face.
And in its place, only deep sadness and concern remained.
“Until now, it was a battle between those who wanted to eat it and those who did not want to be eaten. However, from now on, it will be a war for each other’s survival. It won’t be as long as it used to be, but it will be more horrific than before. So it came directly. I wonder if I got the beginning wrong.”
It wasn’t just because a lot of demons were created.
Competent commanders in charge of each corps and brave soldiers below.
It wasn’t that he didn’t trust the nobles and knights who wanted to protect their land and people.
The Emperor knows very well that this fight is more important than ever.
Winning or losing, because I realized that the aftermath could be divided by that part.
It was to go all the way to this place to watch the battle.
“As you’ve heard, the volunteer corps made up of demons will arrive soon. When they arrive, the attack begins in earnest. It’s fortunate if their parents don’t exist, and even more fortunate if they do. I can take this opportunity to let you know that crossing over here is not survival, but the road to death.”
* * *
And after a while, a group of demons actually arrived.
As soon as they arrive, those who kneel before the Emperor and declare that they want to participate in battle.
The emperor nodded and told them to follow the command of the commanders.
“… .”
Seeing those demons, Shien watched from afar.
Demon survivors crossed the border and fled to the Empire.
Of course, the number must be very small, less than tens of thousands.
Therefore, seeing my mother’s own people was more difficult than I thought.
At least it was because there was Karina, the owner of the top leg, and the demons under her command.
Shien was able to keep his eyes on the demons to some extent.
However, it had been a long time since I had seen other demons other than them.
“Would you like to go and talk at least once?”
Adele, who was looking at Shien from the side, opened her mouth.
He should be a little more acquainted with them than she is.
Not many, but still those who have fought together at least once.
If you go and say hello, some of them will probably remember.
“… no.”
However, Sean shook his head at Adele’s words and expressed his disapproval.
“Later. Now me and them too. It’s not enough to just think about the battle right in front of you. In the meantime, I don’t want to leave even the slightest gap.”
If you have a weak heart, or if they get hurt even a little more.
Even if no one was to blame, wouldn’t it be because of the meeting they had today?
Shien didn’t even want to leave such a small gap.
As much as that, the battle that was immediately in front of them was important.
“… .”
Adele was silent for a while.
Then, he suddenly took Shien with him and headed somewhere.
“Adele? Uh, where are you going?”
“There is no such thing. As long as I am.”
“yes?”
“Meeting someone doesn’t mean anything to the battle. Shien.”
“Oh, Adele? Now, wait! wait for a sec… .”
Before Shien could stop Adele, the man and woman quickly reached the demons.
Demons gathered in one place and talking about something.
Then, when he sees Adele approaching, he narrows his eyes and greets them.
“Isn’t that the first wolf? Long time no see.”
Afterwards, they lightly sighed when they saw Shien.
Her silver hair is also rare, but her red eyes are unique to the demons.
However, they did not say that their pupils were torn like they did.
Because of this, it was not difficult for them to immediately notice that Xian was of mixed blood.
“Meet the head of Liechtenau.”
“ah… yes. everyone. meet… nice to meet you.”
Unlike Karina, who took a step back from the battle, and the demons at the top.
Even after coming to the empire, they continue to wage war against demons.
They probably won’t stop fighting until the moment they die.
To Shien, these were the kindred people he felt a little closer to.
Didn’t my mother also die from the aftereffects of an injury after fighting the monsters to the end?
“You all have a lot of trouble.”
“There is no such thing as suffering. It’s something you have to do.”
“These are the ones who can do nothing but fight like this.”
The demons who accepted Shien’s words with a smile moved closer to her.
Then, looking at Shien, he spoke in a very warm voice.
“The head of the household must have suffered a lot. Because of us, you must have received hateful words and stares.”
“no. I, I was able to endure it. Rather, you… .”
“We are sinners. They did not fight to the end in their hometown, but turned their backs and retreated. They brought disaster to the people here, and gave the rest of their people a tag to follow for the rest of their lives.”
“I will fight to the end. So that there are no other victims like the family head.”
After talking a few more words, Shien said hello and turned around.
It was a very short meeting, but it was only a passing moment.
It was a very precious and warm moment for her.
It’s good to rest early for the next day’s battle.
The moment she returns to the barracks and tries to tell Adele to quit.
There was a small commotion outside the barracks.
“Let’s go out and find out.”
Saying that, Adele stepped out of the barracks.
And after a while, he returned to the barracks and was not alone.
“uh? how are you here… ?”
“It’s been a while, my lord. How have you been?”
A woman who greets Sien with a warm smile.
Not only one eye, but half of the face was destroyed.
It was Roxanne, who worked as a Wolfheddin with Adele in the past.
“It seems that he was deliberately caught by Lichtenau soldiers while wandering around.”
“I had no choice but to go here. If I go to His Majesty the Emperor, I’m sure he’ll be very angry. Why did you come all the way here with a body like that?”
Definitely will. Currently, Roxanne’s physical condition was not normal.
It is fatal to be missing one eye on a battlefield where a momentary gap can make the difference between life and death.
Even more so, the opponents are not level 3 monsters, they are the ones who can easily subdue even level 2 monsters.
If the emperor had faced Roxanne, he would have sternly told her to go back immediately.
“I want to fight, Head of Household.”
“Roxanne. I know your heart but… .”
“Please let me do that. Right away, the Demon Lord appeared not far from my house. If you tell me to be silent even after watching this, I will go crazy before that.”
At Roxanne’s words, Shien had to sigh.
At least, Adele says that her body is normal, so how can she accept it?
It was difficult to see that Roxanne’s body was in a state suitable for fighting.
“I will ask you one thing, Roxanne. Why are you trying to fight?”
“Because the demons are here.”
“Not for that reason. Anything else?”
Then, as if it was obvious, Roxanne said right away.
“Because we will all gather anyway. If it doesn’t come, it’s not us.”
swish-.
Roxanne turned her head to look at Adele and continued.
“Brankelt. Lahan. Umitama. And even Noah.”
“… .”
“Those idiots, what do you think they are doing now? Everyone will come here. Isn’t that right, chief?”