Black Iron Magician ~ Training Story of the Untalented Disciple ~

"Declare war, declare it...!? Don't be ridiculous! My Elderado and your Carmine have spent countless years fighting! Why are you so lost now?

Titos Elderado, Emperor of the Great Empire of Elderado, was furious. It is certain that we are still perplexed by this impossible situation where Vakala, the long-standing enemy of the Empire, is in front of us. But as king of a greater kingdom than that, his pride did not allow him to be seen down as any opponent or time. A wolf invaded the inviolable realm is also applauding his anger.

"Fight? Yeah, every time there's a soldier in this country, he tries to illegally enter our country, you mean me? I'll tell you what, that stuff isn't a fight. You're just acting selfish, and we're just handling it lightly. Was it decades ago that you came into this country from our side? Well, that was your father's day."

"Duh, which mouth gives such bullshit...! Guards, guards! There's an intruder! What are you doing, guard!?

"No matter how much you scream, it's no use. No one in this country answers your call right now. Thus."

"Ah..."

When Vakala points her finger at one of the beautiful women, the person becomes rigid as if petrified. It's a sight I'm so used to seeing for Derris, but for those who were next door, it was nothing but fear.

"Hih, hih!?

"You! What have you done to my woman?

"Don't make such a scene. I didn't do anything difficult. One of the magic of Aeron is the magic of Ice Age. It's a really handy magic that freezes a wide range of consciousness. Whoever is frozen of consciousness also hardens his flesh and becomes petrified. What, don't worry. If you solve the surgery, the potency will be solved and you will return to the last minute state alive. If we're gonna do this, we can take control of this Empire without blood? Especially not that kind of boring. Even if you use it, that's it."

"Ya, stop -"

With that said, Vakala applies that magic to the rest of the women as well. The men of Elderado, other than the Emperor, who are here, nay, within this capital, have all been frozen in consciousness by this.

…… What the hell are you doing here? We should not pronounce war or anything so long as we take this neck quickly. Why are you doing this? Why, why!?

"King, if you're a bent king, calm down a little. Here."

Derris casts the magic of 'refreshment' against Titos, who approaches Vacala on the spot with his eyes running blood. But this was not mercy or anything else, but a kind of harassment of keeping a heart that was about to break normal.

"... Kuh!

"If you're asking me why, I'll give you an answer. The eagle is not the kind of beast that gives all its strength to the weak, nor is it ever making fun of the Lord. I just want to have more fun than my heart."

"Play, you say?

"This time I took you straight to this place for one purpose that I wanted to maximize your sense of crisis. And second, I wanted to share the rules of this game at the same time as declaring war. Listen carefully."

Vacala begins to unilaterally tell Carmine, Elderado's war play.

Rule number one, this war shall end in a week (starting tomorrow at midnight).

Rule number two, the terms of victory and defeat are judged by the life and death of Titos Elderado, Emperor of Elderado. If the death of Titos is confirmed within a period of time, victory on the part of Carmine. Conversely, if Titos survives within the period, it shall be a victory on the part of Elderado.

Rule number three, Carmine only allows killing during an Imperial raid (self-defense anywhere to the extent that it does not kill). Specifically, it can be raided up to 1 km beyond the barrier around Teito. Any attack on any other territory within a period of time shall be a violation, at which point Carmine shall be defeated. However, Titos Elderado must remain in the Imperial Capital as long as it can be attacked. The moment Titos Elderado comes out of range, he defeats Elderado.

Rule number four, Elderado's defensive force is unlimited, and Carmine will use only four elected men as his force of war. Other than that, no other force will operate except in the defence of my country during this war.

Rule number five, the forces of war on the Carmine side shall invariably march from within their territory and even through their borders. It is also forbidden to transfer in wind system magic when marching.

Rule number six, a winning country can treat a losing country as it pleases. There shall be no particular restrictions in this respect.

"- And so it is. Let's accept Q&A for generous eagles. You got anything?

"Tomorrow!? It's abrupt enough! And what is this joke about?!?

"So calm down, king. Nothing abrupt, and we're not even kidding. And then you have the right to say that to Elderado? You and this Elderado soldier will attack you without warning. I think it's a sweet idea for a superpower. Thoughtfully and deliberately, I would like you to apprentice Carmine, who will come to explain himself."

"Hey, what the hell!?

The emperor heats up as he sees it, while for some reason Derris was a norrinoli. Humans, when you know it doesn't involve responsibility, it's something that gets quite enjoyed.

"Oh, speaking of which, there was still an introduction. He is Kuroku, a subordinate of" Fallen Ghost "Lilivivia, the same Great Eight Demons as Washi. He's one of my friends. Several of his men, or those of Lilivia, are supposed to be on this side of the battle to be elected in this war. Well, Carmine's passenger general."

"My men will take care of you. I'll do my best to get the king's neck, Titos, and you'll do your best to resist!

A casual greeting is basic.

"... a subordinate of a subordinate, you say? The point isn't that the end of the line, and not even Carmine's power, will deal with all of this Elderado's power! It's good to lick. Come on!

"So he said he didn't even lick this one. It's a legitimate assessment of your country. A proper game...... Cohon, excuse me. Me and Vaccarat worked hard to adjust it so it could be a war."

"Hmm. Titos, isn't this a great opportunity for you? Perhaps your country, which has no hands or feet in normal combat behavior, can prevail over our country? That's all I got. You're the kind of person who's afraid to say no."

"If you still care about your life, I don't care if you say no. Carmine and my men may be disturbed by this castle."

"Mm-hmm. Or maybe we'll go under you directly, like we did today."

"Guuuuuuuuu, guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

At the earliest it was not negotiation or anything else, but the threat was the same. Derris and Vaccarat, having understood everything, stir up Titos with pleasure.

(You crazy bastards. Do you want me to risk my life for such a promise...! Certainly the conditions are advantageous, as is the case for the Elderado side. But even if Elderado wins, if you don't know such a promise, it'll pass by! Then you're not just putting my life at risk! But if you turn this down, um...!

Before the two demons, Titos rethinks his reflections. No matter how you think about it, no matter how choices are given, it is obvious that there is only one way to survive, trying for pride as emperor to get in the way. At the end of this scene, it was decided from the beginning that he would answer:

"... ok. Let's accept the negotiations on this condition. You just have to survive a week, a week from tomorrow!?

Derris and Vaccarat looked at each other and hung their mouth ends invincibly.