Dungeon Defense (WN)

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Elizabeth wakes up from her sleep.

A white bed. The enemy is sparse for a monarch of the realm to use. Elizabeth rubs her filthy eyes. The fatigue was stuck to the skull like rotten cheese. I wanted to sleep for one more minute.

“Hnng... ”

One of the crystal spheres on the other side of the room is making a loud noise. That's what happened. The sleep is extremely small, but there is a ballstent sound by itself.

“…… who at this time. No, this is more urgent. ”

Elizabeth walks like a ghost. The moonlight coming in through the window dimmed the white Nazis. Since ancient times, it was a habit to sleep naked without underwear.

“Hmm. Is that Henrietta? ”

The lock clears Elizabeth's eyes. Instead, you hear a sound coming from a magic crystal sphere made exclusively for Henrietta.

She could have disturbed her precious sleep as much as she wanted. Elizabeth has activated the crystal ball immediately. A swarm of light flows from the crystal sphere, projecting a figure.

“Hello, Elise. ”

The flaming queen with passionate hair, Henrietta de Brittany. She was smiling as usual.

“All of a sudden, let me ask you a question. Is there a secret you can't tell anyone? ”

“…… What a sudden question. ”

Elizabeth smiles bitterly.

It's like a friend who drank a while ago. No one will believe she's the lord of the empire and kingdom. But I felt at ease in that silent tone. Hmm, and Elizabeth clutches her chin.

“A secret. Not a chance. Do you want to find out the girl's secret and use it for something bad? ”

“What a girl. Who would call her a girl after 20 years of being a virgin without a boyfriend? ”

“... is a girl at heart. As much as the heart.”

Elizabeth protests, but it grieves her to feel it.

“Don't tell me, is she really a virgin? ”

“The Mainlander married a country. All right, Henrietta. I'll keep this a secret from you. ”

“Tsk, tsk. What's wrong with looking normal?" ”

Henrietta frowns as if she really doesn't understand. Elizabeth is a little dull, though.

“As long as you have the heart, you can catch and enjoy anyone you see. I just don't feel the need. ”

“That's a pretty face, but boys who can't get laid always use it as an excuse. ”

“Okay, okay. Let's not talk about this. ”

Elizabeth sighs. The Queen of Brittany was known for her unpleasant sex life. Perhaps the ethnic difference between Brittany and Habsburg, and Elizabeth has moved on.

“I won. If the Middle Church had overheard this conversation, the rebellion would have happened twice already. So why did you ask me to tell you my secret? ”

Henrietta smiles lightly.

“Dantalian moves, Elise. ”

“ ……. ”

The air changed.

His expression disappears from Elizabeth's face. It was not Elizabeth who treated only one friend, but a tyrant who brutally ruled the newly born Habsburg Republic.

Elizabeth suppresses tension and barely asks.

“…… What does that mean? ”

“Of course it means raising an army. It's the Moon Mercenaries, Elise. ”

Henrietta relaxes as if she were talking about someone else.

“The only difference is, I was headed to Habsburg last time, but this time it's coming to Franks. I'm sure it's a relief for you. ”

“Hmm.”

It was a relief, of course. Once again, welcoming the Moon Blind soldiers from their homes was nothing but a terrible nightmare. But I didn't feel it on the outside. The destination, Frank, was that Henrietta, an outstanding friend, had to face the Moon Blind Army.

“Where does the information come from? Sorry for the skepticism, but the Demon King is a protagonist of information and psychological warfare. Be cautious. ”

By the time I figure it out, I'll already be trapped in their trap. The Demon Lord's army was also the number one watchdog in the Habsburg Republics. However, Elizabeth has yet to receive any particular trends.

“This is why I asked you to tell me a secret, because I have one. Actually, I'm working with one of the Demon Kings on this. He's the source. ”

“The Demon King.”

Elizabeth raises an eyebrow.

It was quite surprising that Henrietta was working with the Demon King, but now was not the time to speculate on the point. It was Enrieta who revealed the secret to herself. Elizabeth focuses on the situation.

“The possibility of information being tampered with is too great. It's dangerous, Henrietta. ”

“The Demon King is Agarez. Remember that civil war in regime three years ago? ”

“…… Sequence # 2. The Demon King has been defeated in a civil war. ”

Yes, it was worth listening to.

Henrietta said:

“The Demon King's army is currently undergoing a massive purge. Looks like a pretty big one. That's how Baal died first in line. And in doing so, I got footage of Dantalian speaking. I'll send you to the Palace Wizard later. ”

“Please. Was Purge led by Dantalian, then?" ”

Henrietta nods.

“There's no definitive evidence, but I think so. ”

“Hmm.”

“Elise. Working with the Demon King, I was able to hear the story of the last month's legions. Bruno Plain was entirely a stage created by Dantalian. ”

“…… what does that mean? ”

Dantalian was the one who poisoned humanity in the speeches. You were in more of a role than that?

Henrietta tells you the truth of her discovery. Dantalian wrote a secret letter to the commanders of the Democratic army at that time to prevent the mountain tribe from drinking alcohol. Of course, Agares received a letter as well.

Agares knew that Dantalian had been able to see the mountain tribe's movements from the beginning. Upon receiving this information, Henrietta realized who was behind the 8th month's Armed Forces.

“…… that's how it happened. He wrote the script and did it all by himself. ”

“ ……. ”

Elizabeth holds the cup in silence. I took out my drink because I couldn't hear it with my mind. It would have been the finest Americas, but all I could taste was bitterness.

“By the time we assembled at Bruno Plain, we were already trapped, Elise. ”

“What...? Humanity is near extinction for just one person?" ”

Elizabeth shudders.

“That's ridiculous. That can't be possible. ”

“But it did happen. I'm sorry, you and I are monarchs. We have no right to turn our backs on reality. ”

If this were true, it would be too horrifying. It was literally a nightmare. A nightmare called Dantalian has enveloped the continent.

“Hundred thousand dead. Henrietta, 100,000 dead in Habsburg alone. ”

Elizabeth mutters in agony.

“That's the work of one person? How can I tell the truth to the citizens...... Even the Demon King can't do that. It should not be so……. ”

“And I had to exterminate my proud soldiers. ”

The voice of Enrieta, who was relaxed and relaxed all the time, stood up.

“Not for a moment have I forgotten the screams of my soldiers. So do you.”

“ ……. ”

“The time for vengeance is near, Elise. ”

There was clearly a difference in temperature between the two.

Elizabeth was extremely wary of Dantalian and even feared. Dantalian, on the other hand, is a hard man to deal with, but not a scary man.

This difference came from a few years ago when Elizabeth recognized the true identity of Crazy Priest Jean Bolet. Elizabeth informed Henrietta of this information immediately. And so she says to herself, I knew it was Dantalian, not just the enemy.

In other words, she had already defeated Dantalian thoroughly once. It gave Henrietta a solid confidence.

“Even if one piece of information is counterfeited, we can handle it with caution. I don't think you've lost that much confidence, Elise. ”

“... you're right. The Mainlander was a little hasty. I'm sorry."

“Well, I understand. You get nervous when Dantalian's involved. ”

Henrietta smiles.

“Obviously, the opponent is a protagonist of intelligence and psychology. But in a battlefield, it's not much use. You can use that to get into a fight. ”

“ ……. ”

Elizabeth is troubled. She hesitated for a moment how to convey the story to her friend in front of her eyes.

“Regarding tactics. Henrietta, perhaps Dantalian has gained a powerful henchman. ”

“Huh?"

“You know Heidelberg has fallen. ”

Henrietta nods.

“You said the Demon Lord has a pretty good one. ”

“The identity of that tactician...... He is the chief of staff of Dantalian. ”

Henrietta's face is getting worse.

Elizabeth finishes speaking, feeling a strange pain in her friend's face.

“Those involved in anti-photocopying testified that she is a girl who serves as their lord. Apparently Dantalian has a weakness for combat. But he's not foolish enough to let his weaknesses remain. ”

The nobles showed dignity in Heidelberg, so the citizens became fond of the nobles.

Even within the Republican government, the voice of the nobles was getting stronger. After suppressing it all these years, it burst out strongly once I had a chance. Dantalian didn't confine his victory to just one battle, but to this political side….

Nothing was scarier than an enemy who knew how to use victory. Dantalian was a terrifying creature.

Angrietta was pitiful.

“Precautions and Precautions. Do you have an army there? You've become a ridiculous adversary. ”

The silence settles between the two lords for a moment. Elizabeth speaks out, trying to overcome the pressure.

“Why don't we stir up a commotion inside the Moon Blind Army? The Purge was organized by Dantalian, but based on that information, there are very few troops. If we divide the Demon Kings with troops and lose their trust in Dantalian... ”

“It's going to be difficult. ”

Henrietta shakes her head.

“Agares says he's in love with the commanders. Plus, Dantalian is a man who succeeds the Moon Blitz and knows nothing about civil war. The commanders must trust Dantalian indefinitely. ”

“Trust is solid, ……. ”

“Ah.”

The Purge of the First Demon King demonstrated how much he believed in the Dantalian himself, and the level of credibility. There was no room for me.

Elizabeth sighs powerlessly.

“What is the purpose of this person? It's hard to understand.If it was simply extincting humanity, we wouldn't have to Purge.... ”

“I don't know about that. But some of the facts are clear. ”

Henrietta frowns.

“He is the most dangerous kind of person, the enemy of humanity, and our enemy. ”

“ ……. ”

“On the contrary, if he disappears, the Demon Lord will lose its central axis. Elise, prepare the commandments. This is the time to wage war on the honor of mankind. ”

Elizabeth takes a sip of wine and nods carefully. Yes. The nightmare has to end on its own...