Episode 19. Operation to exterminate knapul (1)
The 4th Corps controls the southern area of Pandemonium.
There, demons were using magic or wielding weapons at each other. Seriously, it was the momentum to kill the opponent.
There was a clear intent to kill in the movements that didn’t even feel the slightest hesitation.
“Kwaaah!”
A demon’s forearm was cut off and screamed. It is then cut to the neck. One of the demons collapses helplessly. And the demonic energy of the fallen demon was absorbed into the body of the demon standing leisurely.
Asmodians can become strong just by training like any other race, but there was a way to grow more efficiently than that.
It was to kill one’s own people. By killing opponents and absorbing demonic energy, he was able to grow very quickly.
Currently, this kind of scene was taking place in all corps.
The reason why this situation happened was because after Pero’s death, the demon king gave the order to strengthen the legion as quickly as possible.
Habito was watching the battles of the demons while humming. He lazily shakes a wine glass with human blood.
“Whoops, stay strong like that.”
He was just about to take a sip from his wine glass. A buzzing sound came through his head. It was transmission.
[Mr. Habito.]
“What’s going on?”
I stopped the moving glass and asked.
[Currently, Prause, his disciples, and the Spirit Kings have moved to the Aium Kingdom.]
“Prause to Aium Kingdom? The reason is?”
His brow furrowed.
[It sounds like they are going to resolve the conflict between the two countries over resources currently on the border.]
“Why would a hero solve that? Isn’t that supposed to be settled between nobles?”
[I’m not sure about the exact details. Sorry.]
His own limbs apologize in advance.
Unlike Aium Kingdom, it was not as easy as I thought to obtain information in the Empire. It was because in a city with anti-anti-magic magic, even if you use magic to make use of magic, it will become Haeju.
Habito questioned for a moment and quickly came up with an answer.
“I see… …. Is it because we don’t even have to care?”
Clang!
The glass in his hand broke and shattered. She shattered the glass and pierced his skin, but she was unscathed. There was only human blood on his hands.
“You are very proud of killing Pero. On human subjects.”
Habito said that, but inwardly he was still wary of Prause. It was because his potential was unmeasurable.
Now, I heard that Praus officially killed the 11th ranked Black Dragon, followed by the 7th ranked Pero, and even delivered a proper blow to the 2nd ranked Peremus, so Habito couldn’t dare imagine.
‘But before, Stella said that the body is no different from that of an ordinary person… …. How the hell did they kill Pero and give Peremus a shot?’
[How can I do it?]
His tongue clenched at his subordinate’s words, he said, trying to suppress his irritation.
“How and what. If you go to the Aium Kingdom, I’ll leave it to Kyo-Kyo.”
[…] … Will ‘brainwashing’ work on him?]
“It probably won’t work. So…… Okay. It might be better to try to solve it the human way.”
[Human way?]
He smirked at the brilliant idea that had popped into his head.
“I will direct her directly. Understand the dynamics of the empire as you have done so far.”
[I will follow your command.]
The tone cut off at the end of that answer.
Harbito licked the blood on his hands with his tongue, a smile on his lips.
It was then.
“…… Is it Prause?”
“Stelline Street.”
Habito glanced sideways at the voice he heard from the side. Stella Forna was standing there.
Under the glossy blonde hair, dead eyes, deep dark circles, and pale skin harmonized to reveal a decadent beauty.
“You must have become quite good at hiding your presence.”
“Because I had to kill them.”
Habito smiled at the reddish stain visible over the black suit he was wearing.
It was a while ago that I had killed a high-ranking demon in the corps. Harbito was satisfied with the magi that was much thicker than before.
“With that momentum, I’ll rise to the 7th place in no time.”
“That’s okay, can I go to Aium Kingdom?”
“… For what?”
“…… I owe that man.”
“If you are talking about killing that clone before… ….”
“No. I have an answer to give to that person. Along the way, I’m also trying to destroy some of the noble families who agreed to sell me into slavery.”
“…… Is it. Then how about this one?”
Habito explained to Stella what had just popped into his head. Stella said, “I don’t know if that means much, but I’ll do it for now.” ‘, He replied with a smirk, and immediately turned around and walked forward.
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‘Let me go to answer that question. Prause.’
He muttered in a low voice as he stared at Stella’s back, who exuded an incomparably more ferocious and intense energy than before.
“An unreliable warrior… …. This will be fun.”
* * *
“No matter what happens, you must never buy or hit anything. Do you understand?”
In front of King Aium’s throne room.
The person who appears to be the representative of the delegation is begging me for trust.
“If anyone sees it, they’ll think they’re having an accident.”
When I reply with his snort, he looks at me dumbfounded.
What, why? I’ve never bought anything Is it purely because of filtering?
He sighed and looked around at his party.
“I hope other people will be careful too. Be sure not to speak until the king gives permission, and wait calmly. Again, we are meeting the king of a nation. Do you know?”
It was already the third time. Gradually, the companions began to listen. He let out a sigh of relief from the ground. He examines us nervously, then turns his head towards the knights in front of the door.
“I am ready.”
“Good. I think the story is over, so let’s go in. Be polite to Your Highness.”
The knights guarding the door of the throne room watched us without expression, then raised their hands to the door of the throne room.
The inside of the audience room visible as soon as the door is opened.
The interior was small compared to the emperor’s throne room, but looking at the murals, chandeliers, and glittering metal decorations, it was as luxurious as the imperial palace.
And there, knights and nobles were waiting for us in line.
Stomp on the red carpet and enter confidently. The warriors did not look around awkwardly, as if they were used to it, and walked while staring straight ahead.
“Welcome. I was waiting for you.”
As we approached, Luke Aium, the king of Aium Kingdom, spoke. This nobleman, like the emperor, was a man with gray hair.
Immediately following Luke’s words, the delegation bowed their heads, and the representative opened his mouth.
“Thank you very much for allowing me to have an audience this time, Your Highness Luke.”
He speaks calmly and glances at me.
It was to notice me, who was still stiff and not lowering my head. I just lowered my head, afraid that useless words would come out if I opened my mouth for no reason.
“Yes. I’ve heard the story. You are Prause. About your reputation, the kingdom is already on the side.”
“… ….”
“…… ?”
The king tilts his head. Looking at me sullenly
“Hey, Your Highness is talking!”
I couldn’t stop talking forever, so I opened my mouth with resignation.
It is an honor to meet you. His Highness Lufen.’
“Nice to meet you. Are you a king?”
f*ck. I knew it would be like this.
Tak!
The representative of the delegation standing next to him slapped his forehead. I see him swearing at me with his eyes.
Aristocrats and knights who were present looked at me in awe.
“Poop!”
A small laugh broke out in the silence of the audience room.
Looking back, Phoenix was desperately suppressing laughter. Ariel, who was next to her, nudged her in the side.
“Phoenix… ….”
“No, Prause always tells us not to get into trouble. You get tired every day. Really funny!”
“Where did you learn and use the word funny… ….”
By the time Ariel was reprimanding her, the knights who had regained their senses began to protest, putting their hands on her swords.
“Such rude…… !”
“How dare you say this in front of His Highness Luke!!”
That’s why I didn’t want to say it.
But the water has already been spilled.
It’s not the first time or two that we start with the worst image, so we had no choice but to keep going.
“I am not here to meet the king, but to make a deal. Make your purpose clear.”
“Such a cheeky bastard!!”
“You bastard! Request a duel—!”
“Quiet!!”
The knight commander next to the king shouted. With one loud voice, the actions of the knights were restrained.
“…… Praus, I know that your performance is enormous enough to stir up the entire Physis continent. But there are courtesies that must be observed. Are you proposing a deal regardless of your status?”
It was a theory.
In the world of social status, my actions were like defying common sense. Among the people living in this world, there would be no one who could understand the situation in which a commoner speaks unkindly to the king.
“There is no state, whether empire or kingdom, that condones acts that undermine the hierarchy. Be careful.”
After the knight commander’s words, there is a moment of silence.
The gaze of the king sitting on the throne fits perfectly. It’s the gaze that makes me feel displeased.
“Go back and tell them. We will not give up resources on our borders.”
The delegation’s face is turning gray. He sent me a lot of resentful glances, but I ignored them lightly.
It was unreasonable to go back without any results after coming to the Aium Kingdom anyway.
I took a step forward. Then the knights try to move. It seemed that he expected that he would harm the king and was preparing for it.
“Let me tell you something.”
“…… ?”
Luke’s eyebrows narrowed slightly.
“At the time I came here, the demons hiding in the Aium Kingdom are on the move.”
I killed two of the higher ranks.
I’m probably the one I’m most wary of in the Demon Realm. He must be watching every move from somewhere. Whether it be an empire or a kingdom.
So I thought of taking advantage of it.
“What?!”
He has a seizure and stands up. The aristocrats and knights in this seat were perplexed.
The demons’ gangsters in this place must be embarrassed.
He must be anxious at the thought that he might end up like the Forna Counts. Whether it was threatened or brainwashed, just getting involved with the demons was an immediate death penalty.
But I’m not going to taunt the guy behind him. These guys got scared and opened their mouths, hoping that they would deliver it to the demons.
“My purpose is to hand over all the resources on the border between the Pretium Empire and the Aium Kingdom to the Empire. If you accept this condition, I will find the nemesis of the demons remaining in this kingdom and subdue them all.”
If you can’t make an offer regardless of your status, you can make an offer you can’t refuse from the beginning.
“Now, make your choice. Will you be attacked by demons without knowing why, or will you keep the kingdom safe with my help?”
“Don’t talk like you are anything!!”
The knight commander finally pulled out his sword. He points at me with the tip of his sword and threatens me. The other knights also drew their swords and posed as if they would attack me at any moment.
“Ha!”
As I snorted, the knight commander flinched.
“I think you are misunderstanding something. I’ve already killed two high-ranking demons. What no one else has ever done, I have done. Do you think you have enough right to speak?”
“Awesome!”
As if he had nothing to say, he gritted his teeth and glared at me.
Feeling that everyone’s attention was focused on me, I slightly raised the corner of my mouth.
“Now, which one will you choose?”