Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

The Princes of Arnold were in a hurry to march to Bandhu, but, as a matter of course, could not catch up. Within halfway of the journey, he heard that the battle had ended and, further down, heard that a significant number of the Bandhu troops who had participated in the battle had been killed. Also knew that he was one of them.

Nevertheless, Prince Arnold decided to head for Band ド ゥ with the very limited, along with Band バ ン 's troops returning to his territory. I couldn't believe Rion's death. Also, I was worried about Aeriel, who seemed alive.

The commander of the Knights, who had caught up with his subordinates on the way, was repeatedly told to turn back, but stubbornly refused and entered Band バ ン territory.

Sol finally arrived at Prince Arnold, who arrived at Kamark.

"... I had a hard time."

The first to call Sol was the commander of the Knights of the Guard. As a boss, it's just a safe greeting. Around Prince Arnold, he doesn't know how to cut out the story, and seems to say nothing.

"With the leader"

"Once you stand on the messenger, it's handy. The knights are fluttering in various ways. Compared to that, it looks more free."

This is a lie. The king thought it would be cumbersome to send the poor and chose the Guard Knight to go to Bandeau.

"I'm gonna tell you everything so far. Please gather those who can speak."

Aside from personal sentiment, the commander of the Knights rushed to collect information about the battle and the current situation of Band バ ン. If you don't know this, you can't think about what to do in the future.

"I speak."

"Hm? の Do you say everything is explained?"

"Yes. On the contrary, no one else can explain everything."

"... Miss Airiel?"

"I'm alive"

Sol's words indicate that it's a great thing. The intention was passed on to the commander of the Guard Knights.

"... I see. Let's ask."

"Yes. I think it will be long, so let's talk in the conference room."

And what I was told was a fairly large conference room in Kamark Castle. Still, everyone couldn't enter, so only the main one listened.

With everyone seated, Sol begins explaining what has happened so far. It's only after the demons appeared in Bandeau.

Recognizing the emergence of a large army of demons, Rion was the first to help the evacuees of the people. Have the police patroll the villages, let them know the demon appears, and guide them to evacuate to Kamark. For those who are too far to reach Kamark, they headed to a nearby fort, which is also a village. Because it ’s far better than in a village with no protection.

At the same time, the Black Party is scattered throughout the territory and information gathering begins. In explaining to Prince Arnold, Sol did not name the Black Party. He believed that the existence of the Black Party should not be made public.

Where and how long the demon is, where it is going, and how fast it is moving. What is the evacuation status of the people? With this information in mind, Leon took action.

It is the lead of the Guard Knight Beast unit that leaves Sol to protect Kamark. It's not about fighting demons. To rescue the refugees who fled to the fort. If there is a monster that is attacking the fort, defeat it, and if you can afford it, evacuate to Kamark. Or let them escape out of territory. The Black Party was also responsible for finding holes in the siege of the demon.

If that is not possible, instruct them to wait for the next opportunity at the fort and head to another fort. I repeated it over and over at various forts in Band バ ン.

The demon has been killed by this movement of Rion. By attacking the villages throughout the territory, Rion was going to be exhausted, but on the contrary, Rion, who runs around the territory endlessly, was tossed by the demon.

"Wait a minute. Is there a demon?"

Intercepting Sol's explanation, the commander of the Guard Knight raises a question.

"Yes. When you led that monster, two people appeared that they couldn't do it alone."

"What is the name of that demon?"

"I don't know. Didn't even Rion know ?? If there's a chance, I'll cast my magic or wield my sword. That's why."

"... I guess."

The name of the demon ends without knowing. But the match between the two figures shows what they are. The devil Golan was claiming to be Shitenno. Goran and Baron were in the abandoned castle. The other two thought they were one of the evil spirits wrestling in the battle before the decisive battle, but they weren't.

"Continue explaining"

The demon who had been swayed by Rion changed tactics. He stopped using unnecessary tricks and decided to push it out with the power of numbers. All monsters in the territory were gathered at Kamark. The number is about 300,000. It was at this point that Lion ordered the Black Party to request help. 300,000 is just the number at that time, and it is a result of the idea of sending people out while there is a slight chance that the sign of further increase is clear.

"... So how many have you gathered?"

"I don't know. I don't care if I count 500,000 or 600,000."

There are two thousand hordes and three ten thousand herds. With this calculation, we can do so without much error. However, it is impossible to count 300,000 or 500,000 in a group.

That's what Sol says.

"... continue"

"Yes"

When focusing on Kamark, Rion has no choice but to stick to Kamark. The demon tactical shift was successful. In defense, not field, there is no room for surprise on Rion's side.

The battle of Kamark, who had to fight head-on with the Demon Army, was hell from here.

The stones and arrows that I had prepared in large quantities also ran out faster than expected. Even if you try to replenish, you are surrounded by demons and cannot go outside. Waste materials from destroyed warehouses etc. were also used as bullets, but that is limited. The defender who lost the projectile reduced his attack power at once.

The remaining means are the magical attacks of Rion and Eriel, and the close combat with sorties. When magic is exhausted, there is only close combat until he recovers.

If there was salvation on the Lion side, it would be too large, and the actual number of fights would not change, whether it was 500,000 or 10,000. The battle to hunt down monsters that have reached the outer wall has been severe, but otherwise there is little difference from the normal battle, except that there is little sleep.

"... I don't have time to sleep?"

"The monsters don't seem to sleep much. If they don't, they won't be able to sleep if they attack day and night."

"...... How many days?"

"I don't remember. I was forbidden to count. Rion-sama told me that counting would only make it harder."

"Isn't that spiritual thing something that can help?"

"Of course, we didn't drop the kamark because we had a lot of preparation. I don't want to explain it in detail, so I'll omit it. If you're worried, take a look."

Kamark's defenses far extend beyond what used to be a fortified city. The moat is dug down and widened, and the outer walls are reinforced, as well as the surrounding terrain, making it difficult to attack.

Sol didn't want to ask for anything, so he omitted the explanation.

"... I see. So what happened at the end?"

The Guard Knight knows what to do without even asking. More worrisome than that.

If you are in such a situation, the fight is over. He thought and thought and urged him, but he was a little quick. By the end, there is one more mountain.

A mountain called the appearance of a genie.

"I have defeated the demon. That triggered the resurrection of the genie."

"Wait a minute !? What did you say now?"

The commander-in-chief of the Knights rushed to hear the words that could not be ignored.

"The genie of God has appeared. Don't ask me what I knew. It was a genie, so foreign that nothing else could have happened."

"... The Crown Prince?"

Prince Arnold shook his head when asked by the commander of the Knights of the Guard. I don't know when asked. Mary only teaches that if the genie is resurrected, the world is over.

"Are you really a genie?"

I don't doubt Sol, but as Prince Arnold comes to mind, he only asks about it.

"As I said earlier, I can't say for myself that I don't know what a genie is, but Leon has one guess."

"Guess?"

"The demon, the human. The demon's movements were unnatural. I was supposed to be in the back of a flock of monsters that could not be reached, but somehow came out on the front. As if they wanted to be done. ''

"... and then?"

Isn't the demon who appeared alone in the abandoned castle similar? Such thoughts broke into Prince Arnold's head.

"It is believed that he was actually deliberately defeated. The demon sacrificed himself for the resurrection of the demon."

"What……?"

"The demons were impatient to be attacked on their homeland, and the resurrection of the genie was still not enough. Now, if you abandon your homeland and flee, you won't be able to do that. It was also a ceremony for the resurrection. ''

"Rite of ceremony. Why do you know that?"

"I don't know it. It's just a hypothesis, but it makes sense. The demons who can't give up on the resurrection of the genie have bet on their last bet. Dedicate to make up for the shortfall, and maybe the bandu's people were among them. "

The facts so far cannot be understood by Rion. Rion has no idea how to fight in the abandoned castle or what is going on underground. So why can this be explained to Sol?

Because I asked others. Most things in this world are known.

"In order to resurrect the demon, he hit Bandu ..."

And to slaughter the greatest enemy Rion at the same time as the resurrection. But this was not mentioned by Sol. As you can tell, it's not Leon's idea.

"And the scheme succeeded, isn't it half-successful?"

"What is half?"

"I think the resurrection was not complete, so we were able to take down it."

"... How did Leon defeat the genie?"

"Explode the magic"

"what?"

"I don't know. His figure and the Lions around him had disappeared. ''

"Really……"

Rion's death. I had heard it beforehand, but when I heard it from Sol's mouth, I was shocked again. At Rion, maybe everyone at this place had little hope.

"Are you safe?"

Instead of Prince Arnold, who is depressed, Knight Commander Knight asks Sol.

"On the command of Leon, he was off the front line to save Airiel. It seems that he had used dangerous magic to help us in the mortal state due to the genie."

"What, what !?"

Prince Arnold immediately responded to Sol's explanation. Prince Arnold, the royal family, also knows the magic of mystery. Of course, what if you use it?

"I was just fainted on the spot. There is no other life."

"That's right."

"That's the end of the explanation. As a side note, not all demons have fled, but they have fled. Hundreds of thousands of monsters. I would like to call vigilance around Bandhu."

"I see. I'll arrange it."

Sol's proposal was answered by Commander Knight of the Guard. What actually moves is the Knights of the Guards who have accompanied me. The commander of the Knights Guard orders his subordinates and gives instructions. The guard knight who received it left the room.

"Can you meet Eriel?"

Like, or perhaps more than, Leon, Prince Arnold was concerned about Aeriel. Prince Arnold must be worried about how depressed Aeriel is when Leon is dead.

"I can't meet you"

"what?"

No way answer. Prince Arnold did not think that Sol would deny.

"Aeriel is so depressed that he has somehow stopped his death. Do you understand the situation?"

"I know that, but I'm worried because of that."

"I'm sorry for your disapproval, but will you be hit by the Crown Prince, and will he be fine?"

"Sol! Isn't it rude! You are still Konoe !?"

Sol said that Lambert, Prince Knight of Arnold's guard knight, had expired. Sol's attitude is not tolerated as a guard.

"I mean, I'm going to quit Konoe. If you can, I'd like to forgive you right now."

"What is it? る か Is such permission allowed?"

"Even though it is said to be selfish, I have no one to serve. I am not bothering anyone."

Lambert yells at nothing to endure Sol. I won't change my mind.

"What are you going to quit?"

Instead of Lambert, the commander of the Knights of the Guards asked.

"I'm going to Bandeau for a while, and I hope I can help a little bit in reconstruction."

"Another lord will be sent to this land. Will you serve him?"

"No. You can help recover without having to serve the lord."

"I see ... but I can't say that."

The Knights of the Guards originally valued Sol highly. It's not easy to let go. But that's not the only reason.

"I do not change my feelings"

"Well, don't say that. Anyway, yes, do you want to talk together?-Prince Happiness, how about the meeting being held once?"

"... Oh, yes. I just wanted to take a break. Let's do it."

Prince Arnold needed time to sort out his feelings.

"Then take a break for about a quarter. Sol and I will continue to talk here."

"Oh, ok, we'll leave."

Prince Arnold left the room to create a place to talk alone. There is nowhere to go, but there is no other way.

In the room, Sol and the Guard Knight remained.

"... I do not change my feelings"

"I know that, but I have to ask before that."

"what?"

"What are you hiding?"

The sharp gaze of the commander of the Guard Knight pierces the Sol. Sol felt a sense of oppression, as if he were pointing at an exaggerated sword.

"... I do not hide anything in particular."

Enduring his gaze, Sol speaks.

"Lie. You're a lot easier to understand. In this regard, it's better to follow Viscount Frey."

"What's your own?"

"Language to Miss Airiel. Prince Arnold and Miss Airiel, giving priority to Miss Airiel. Are you going to serve Miss Eriel?"

From Sol's attitude, it was clear that his loyalty was strongly toward Aeriel rather than Prince Arnold, his royal family. If we decide to stop Konoe further, we come to this conclusion.

"... I'm Leon's wife. Isn't it strange that you want to support me a little?"

"Hmm. That's a plausible reason. Then another one."

"……What is it?"

Sol's vigilance is growing.

"How did you stop Miss Airiel from dying?"

"that is……"

"They lived with each other as their sole beings. It's more unnatural for me to lose Rion and keep Miss Aeriel dying. Persuasion reaches her heart. ''

“…………”

Deprived of the words he wanted to say, Sol couldn't say anything.

"Can you protect yourself? 秘密 Is it a secret you can protect before you are trying to become a swordsman? か Can you carry it yourself?"

In addition, the commander of the Guard Knight folds over the upsetting Sol.

"I am ..."

"Consider what's important. Viscount Frey has done it. There are a few extremes, but if you think it's necessary for your purpose, you can throw away anything else. What is your loved one? "

"... to protect Airiel."

"What is it?"

"... Grand Flam Kingdom"

"What did you say……"

As expected, the commander of the Guard Knight did not expect this answer to come out of Sol's mouth.

"We must protect Aeriel from all the malice of the country, which is the first and last order of Rion."

Lion's words appear in Sol's head. It was a different order than I told the Knight of the Guard.

"If you think I'm the Lord, listen to my last order. Become the guardian knight of my child who is born. And protect me. Don't make my kids feel like me. This is the first and last command of my Lord. '

Sol received Rion's orders. Now the Lord of Sol is the child in Eriel's stomach. Sol has a strong desire for a new Lord. When you watch that you are born safely. Never again did I swear I would not lose the Lord.

"Sol! Leader! Please come in a hurry!"

Suddenly, Lambert jumped into the room in a rather impatient state.

"What happened!?"

"The Crown Prince is surrounded by maids with spears! I am threatened that if I get closer, there is no life!"

"Can you do that ?!"

"That's what the Crown Prince should do." Apparently trying to meet Viscount Frei, and so on.

"What ?! Why is the Crown Prince !?"

Sol was surprised to hear Lambert's explanation, and as she stood, she jumped out of the room. Later, Knights of the Guard and Lambert followed.