Episode 32. Ilgito (2)
After Prause left the spirit realm, the warriors started training to break through their limits as soon as possible, but their thoughts kept coming back to them. Grabbed the ankle of
“…… I can’t either.”
Tina jumped up from her seat while looking at both ends.
“World Tree.”
“Yes.”
Yggdrasil, who watched the growth of the warriors on behalf of Prause, was puzzled. Tina drew her sword as she approached her.
“Please send me to the human world.”
“Didn’t Prause tell you to come after breaking through here?”
“I want you to send me too. Master alone cannot stop the demons. I have to go too. Growing up will be fine if Iris and Maria do it first and then take turns.”
“Ummm… …. Unfortunately, that won’t work.”
Yggdrasil shook his head from side to side. She, too, thought Prause’s judgment was correct.
We had to break through the limits before the battle of man and horse became intense in earnest so that we could launch a counterattack.
Prause knew that, so he left the warriors here and went alone.
“The only time I send you to the human world is when the three heroes succeed in breaking through their limits. There is no compromise.”
Yggdrasil pretended not to see Iris and Maria, who began to focus on her own words, she said.
“Why…… ! I don’t know if I can go to the human world and achieve a breakthrough.”
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Yggdrasil let out a sigh at Tina’s irresponsible words.
“Don’t expect such uncertain odds. Prause just chose the best move. He is for the good fortune of mankind.”
“If you do something wrong, the teacher could die. If I stay here like this, I won’t be able to concentrate, and I won’t be able to do it properly.”
“If you have time to talk like that, I wonder if it’s better to focus on reading the essence. If you really think that every minute and every second is a waste.”
“…… sh*t.”
Tina clenched her fists, biting her lower lip.
“…… If.”
“Yes?”
“If my master dies, I will never forgive him.”
“…… Prause is a strong person. He will not be easily defeated.”
At Tina’s hostility, the World Tree tried to smile and said, For she could never have imagined that the hero of her own blessing would harbor her enmity against herself.
Eventually, Tina reluctantly returned to her seat.
She tried to keep Iris and Maria as unobtrusive as possible, but she couldn’t completely hide her uneasiness.
“…… I might die, so please stay alive until the warriors go. Prause.”
Yggdrasil closed his eyes, feeling the huge demonic energy that was drawing closer to the roots of the human world.
* * *
“You look so ugly.”
As the corps approaches, it seems like you can feel the vast amount of demonic energy. I couldn’t gauge its size because I couldn’t see it with his eyes, but just breathing in it made the inside of his throat vibrate and tingle.
“Is there a chance?”
Urca stood next to me and asked.
“No.”
“That is really hopeless.”
Urca grumbles and grumbles. But what about the real thing?
I may be able to stop the Legion, but it is impossible to stop it by myself. Probably 95 percent of the soldiers in this position will die.
I didn’t say it for the morale of the knights, but I felt sorry for them. No one will know that you will die here.
“Urca, fight the demons until the 2nd Legion breaks through the wall, then return to the Aus Territory. Save your stamina.”
“What about Prause?”
“I will follow soon.”
I don’t know who the next vice-captain will be, but it won’t be as annoying as Pero.
Originally, I tried to block the advance of the 1st Corps by attaching Iris to Urca’s side, but I couldn’t.
So I was thinking of killing as many Lichens as possible, reducing the number of people in the 2nd Corps, and then fleeing to the Aus Territory.
Since the advance of the 1st Corps was more frightening than the 2nd Corps, I had to stop Peremus in the Aus Territory with Urca.
“Ariel, install the teleport spell in advance.”
“Yes. I’ll have it ready.”
There are only a few hours left until we see the demons invading the empire. I don’t know if the warriors are doing well…….
“Hey, Prause.”
“Huh?”
A rough male voice comes from the side. There, a blond, tanned muscular man was carrying his greatsword on his back.
“…… Incuro, why did you come?”
“Your bastard is going. There’s no way I’m stuck in the rear.”
Look at your pride.
At first, he looked like a golden sun coming out of a creative work, and I didn’t really want to see him because he was crazy about women. Of course, he might be a reliable ally on the battlefield.
“Isn’t it particularly boring? Everyone fears death.”
“Then why are you here? Are you a warrior?”
A warrior…….
It’s a really good status to use in this world, but during the Great War, there was no such thing as the worst status. For being a hero, you are always forcibly sent to the front line.
“I cannot play a grandiose role like a warrior. The people who will play that role have already been decided.”
“What bullsh*t?”
What are you talking about?
It means that you will just pretend to be moderate and fall back.
“The ignorant will never know.”
“What?!”
When Incuro tried to attack me like a bull, Urca dug in between them.
“Don’t touch Prause. It’s a pig.”
“What are you talking about, Pingchang b*tch?”
“Phi, Pingchang?! I will kill you first before I kill the demons!”
“The desired sea!”
I sighed as I saw the two of them actually fighting, taking out each other’s weapons. There is really no such thing as reconciliation.
“Oh, come to think of it… …. Hey Prause. Are you coming that year too?”
A brisk Incuro asked while removing Urca.
“That b*tch?”
“Stella. The woman I tried to buy as a slave years ago.”
“…… Oh, you were interested in Stella. But years have passed and she still hasn’t given up.”
“Of course not. That kid is mine.”
This is not NTR, but pure love, right?
“That guy is a demon. He tried persuading me once, but his resentment toward humans was so strong that he didn’t even think to listen.”
“Have you been talking?! This bastard! This is the year I first wanted! If you touch me, I will kill you.”
“…… Be not interested in. To begin with, Stella is not the slave you know.”
“It doesn’t matter who ate it. Originally, non-virgin tastes better. You don’t know what.”
You’re crazy. Anyway, golden sun cub…….
I cursed inside and looked at him pitifully, then said in a low voice.
“…… Stella will go through the Forest of Beastmen and Elves to the Aium Kingdom. He is expected to make a detour from the Aeum kingdom and move toward the Calus domain.”
I already told you the expected movement of the demons in the meeting room of the nobles, but I mentioned it once more.
“You know?”
“I meant to ask you to meet him if you are still interested in him.”
“Huh. There’s no need for that kind of nonsense. I do it on my own.”
“You’re on your own, but you won’t be able to face the Legion alone. Princess Ceri said that she had already sent an envoy to the Aeum Kingdom, so she will get permission to cooperate soon. I think it would be good to move then.”
“Okay. Then until then, we’ll have to beat those knights who are cutting through the forest over there.”
This guy was also very consistent.
* * *
Like that, time passes and it becomes night.
As I looked up at the sky with a full moon, Ariel approached and whispered.
“Prause.”
“Yes. You can see it.”
I muttered as I looked at the armor shining in the moonlight. I thought it would take half a day longer, but it arrived much sooner than I thought.
It took less than two days…….
It seems unavoidable to fight without a hero.
I clenched my fists and then opened them in the sense of tension. Then my palms were wet with sweat. I stretched and wiped it on my clothes moderately.
“Pasma, how are you?”
[No problem. How about Prause?]
“Worst.”
This is really bad.
Originally, ordinary people who should have evacuated before the war are on the front lines, so what could be worse than this?
If you can fully use the power of the World Tree after the facial expression management is solved, there will be no complaints.
[I see. However, since you have always overcome this crisis well, I will believe you.]
You put a lot of pressure on me.
[It’s probably stronger than any demons you’ve dealt with so far. Probably on the Peremus level.]
“I know.”
Since I had already told him what I was going to do, he seemed to be determined.
[I use all my energy to move your body. I want Prause to do her best to come up with a solution.]
“There is no workaround. The situation right now is worse than I ever thought. Although there is a way to definitely reduce the power.”
In order to comfort the sacrifices of the knights on the border, I was thinking of cutting more than double the power.
“The movements of the Demon Knights have stopped!”
A knight on top of the wall shouted.
The man in black armor in the lead raises his sword high. It pulsates ceaselessly as if it were a living sword, and its pupils stare at us.
I stood on the ledge of the castle wall just in time.
“Don’t let anyone follow me. If demons approach the wall, don’t hesitate to kill them. I’ll leave it to you,”
Jump down the wall. Ariel laid the footboard at the right timing and landed safely.
Going forward alone.
Walk forward slowly and without stimulation as much as possible.
The closer you get, the bigger it seems. My two heads looked different.
“Stop coming.”
A solemn yet heavy voice from the black armor stops my steps. At a certain distance, me and the armor looked at each other.
Behind him were countless knights clad in dark purple armor, and he was ready to charge at any moment. If you give an order, it is obvious that you will run at the wall.
“Black hair and black eyes… …. Is it. Are you Prause?”
“…… Okay.”
“How did you come all the way here? Are you hastening your own death? Or is it the confidence that you can destroy our 2nd Corps single-handedly?”
“Before I die, I want to chat with you.”
“Come…… I’m going to have a good time…… ?”
The sound of laughter leaks out from inside the armor.
“Did you think you could beat me in a one-on-one match?!”
It is a life that gives goose bumps all over the body. The trembling did not stop until his fingertips. If it wasn’t for facial expression management, the expression would have been distorted into a mess.
“Yes. Can win.”
I strained my eyes to keep from losing and sprayed the blood. Then, groans broke out among the legion.
“That mana…… Quite the way. If you only look at Mana, you can understand that confidence. But this is war. I have no reason to listen to you.”
“Are you scared?”
“…… What did you say now? Are you scared? You bastard is shortening his own life!”
The tip of the pulsating Miles is heading towards me. I regretted the excessive provocation for a moment, but I couldn’t back down.
“If you are truly a knight, accept my diary. It means to proudly cut my throat and offer the first ball to the demon king.”
“I know all about your tricks. If you win this battle, you’re trying to demand that the Legion stop, right? But even if I get a blow, my legion won’t stop!”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“…… What?”
“I just want to fight you one-on-one as a knight. Nothing more, nothing less.”
“As a knight… ….”
It’s not a knight, but I’ll give it a go.
I would do anything if I could turn the situation to my advantage.
After thinking for a while, Lichen puts her sword back. The hostility toward me softened slightly.
“…… Good night. Don’t let anyone touch Prause. As my first ball, I will offer Prause’s head to the Demon King.”
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Does this work? This demon is a real knight maniac.
“Yes! Commander Lichen Corps!”
Okay, the plate is laid.
I didn’t think I’d be able to stop the Legion from the start. Of course, I didn’t even think I could beat Lichen.
My goal is to reduce the strength of the corps.
“Draw your sword, Prause! The moment you pull out your sword, my legion will attack the castle wall, and from then on, it’s the start of the diary.”
Lichen speaks leisurely with her arms crossed.
“Of course, Ariel, who is next to her, can’t intervene.”
Did he figure out that he was the King of Spirits at once? It’s not too hard either.
“Isn’t that ‘two’?”
“Oh, I would have thought you would have figured out that far. But don’t worry. I’m not going to use Miles’ ability. I will stick with pure swordsmanship. Calm down.”
“I see.”
I put my hand on the handle of the sword. I spread my feet and took a stance.
From here on, if you make a mistake, you will die. I took a deep breath and made my final resolution.
“「Ghost」.”
I drew out my sword at the same time I shouted out the name of the skill.
It was the beginning of the war.