Dungeon Defense (WN)

Where did it go?

I stopped in the hallway and looked around. The waitress who was waiting in advance lowered her lower back and politely raised her right arm. The right arm was pointing in a certain direction.

“Thank you.”

And I took a step in the direction that the servant girl pointed at. There was another servant standing there. She also bends at her waist and points to an arm in either direction. About fifteen maids stood in the hallway one after the other.

I felt as if I were crossing a long bridge, following the silent instructions of the maids.

Complexly turn to the left, to the right, and back to the left, where there was a dead end. It was a dark place without even light. The moonlight shimmered faintly from the window.

“ ……. ”

There, Pymon leans against the wall.

You shudder silently, burying your face in your knees. She was crying.

“Pymon.”

“…… liar……. ”

Pymon mutters in a bitter voice.

“You asked a girl to lend you trust…… So, is this what you get for lending me trust? I took the Grand Duke's daughters as my concubines and left the girl as my lover who was less than my concubine……. ”

“Pymon. I would never love them. ”

I approached Pymon and calmly said.

“It's a political alliance. ”

“If I'd known this, I wouldn't have followed you...! ”

Pymon looks up at me. Anger, sadness, and feelings like no plea were still in my eyes.

“It was only for you, Dantalian, that she didn't say anything about getting married! Because if you're tied to that one guy, it's politically difficult! When you're away from Barbato, Citri, and Gamygin, you're in trouble! However, the girl's heart... this way...! ”

I knew it.

Barbatos pretended to be his first mate, but never really asked for a wedding. Laura, Citri, and Gamikin were the same. Because I know I can't get married.

“No, Dantalian. I can't do this. I……. ”

“To abolish slavery entirely. It's a necessary sacrifice. ”

I said with a passion. A genuine wish.

“Pymon, didn't you wish slavery to end in this world? ”

“You are the most precious thing to me! ”

Python's tears constantly spill.

“I've come to love you. I've come to think of you as more valuable than I am myself! ”

“ ……. ”

“No, Dantalian. This is so painful... It's so painful... ”

I got down on my knees. Then he took off his gloves and put them down on the floor in the hallway, hugging Pymon.

Pymon wept endlessly as he put his face to my chest. Her clothes soon drenched with tears. The sound of crying echoes through the dark hallway indefinitely.

I said quietly.

“Barbato told me he was going to kill you. ”

“ ……. ”

“You'll end up threatening my life. I'd kill you for me. ”

I gently stroked Pymon's back.

Subtle, like handling a broken glass bottle.

“It's not the Humans that got Barbatos to vote. Because of you. Barbatos must have made up his mind to get rid of you. ”

“ ……. ”

“But how could I abandon you? Pymon, I am the man who has decided to carry you all the way. I killed for you what you couldn't kill, and I swore on my behalf that I would force you to make a sacrifice you couldn't tolerate. ”

I move my right hand and stroke Pymon's hair this time. My beautiful red hair warmly welcomed my hands. It was a really warm sensation. I can't wait to pet you like this.

“I represent your beliefs. ”

“Dantalian……. ”

Pymon looked at my face. A slightly red, sensitive black eye was illuminating.

I opened my mouth.

“Marry me, Pymon. ”

Halt.

As if time had stopped.

Pymon's expression gradually breaks, making sure he doesn't understand.

“Oh…? ”

“I'm sorry to confess in this position. But I mean it. Though I will welcome seven concubines, I hope you will be my true companion. ”

“Ah, ah… ah… ah…. ”

Tears overflow from the edge of Pymon's eyes.

“Da, Dantalian. Dantalian... Dantalian... ”

“I won't hide it. I love Barbato, too. But Barbato swore to kill you, and I couldn't stand the two of you anymore. ”

So, and I said,

“We need more cooperation from the Grand Duke. Barbato will surely be angry with you and my marriage. But, Pymon, you led the mountain tribe. Neutral wave favorable to me. If we can get the Grand Duke to cooperate fully here. ”

“Yes, Dantalian... Yes... ”

Pymon grabbed my hands tight.

Pymon is crying, but his mouth is still smiling faintly. Even that smile trembles because it's powerless, but Pymon is clearly happy.

“By giving up everything of the girl. Even if it's all a girl's sacrifice. Dantalian, I will live only for you. I will only love you forever.... ”

And...

Pymon's appeal is up 16.

Pymon's appeal has reached 100.

A love so hard! The other person considers you a complete lover. This amazing love creates a new title for your opponent.

We both kissed for a long time.

Pymon hasn't stopped crying for a long time. I sat on the floor like a child and cried. It was like my back was completely emptied. After about 20 minutes of feeling, I barely woke up.

“Here you go, Pymon. ”

I put my gloves back on and said,

“Too much time has passed. The Grand Duke will be very nervous if we don't get back soon. From now on, we need to make sure the ducs are brought in as allies. You know, right?”

“Yes, Dantalian. ”

Pymon wipes his tears with the back of his hand and smiles widely. Although it was dark without any light, her smile was even more beautiful.

* * *

When we entered the banquet hall side by side, the dukes gave and received a meaningful smile.

The woman ran away alone, but when she came back, she was together. because they know what this means.

“You guys look great together. ”

The Serpent Duke noticed a quick roast. Pymon smiles as he looks ashamed.

“I'm sorry I left during the banquet, Grand Duke. ”

“You're welcome. Now, I dare you to join me in a glass, remembering your glory. ”

The ducs followed us with wine bottles one by one. We sat down and had a glass with the ducs. By the way, Pymon and I were wearing artifact rings that automatically examine the venom in our right hand detectors, so there was no risk of poisoning.

“Your Grace.”

The last thing Duke Ulwala said after drinking.

“Your Majesty, I have a gift for you. If you'll excuse me, I'd like to present my gift to you. ”

“Phew. That's a cute plan. ”

Pymon smiles, covering his mouth with his hands. The other dukes were watching our conversation with anticipated glances. There was a warm atmosphere.

“Yes, we would be delighted to accept that. ”

“Your Highness.”

The Grand Duke of Ulbala turns his back and claps his hands.

─ Yikes.

At the entrance of the banquet hall, two of your servants bring a large cart. It was not an ordinary cart. A cart made of male gold. Moreover, there were countless bundles of flowers on the cart.

“Wouldn't the bard be sad without flowers on a joyous day like today? ”

The Grand Duke Ulbala smiles and points at the cart with his own arms.

“To commemorate this occasion, I would like to present you with a cart and flowers. ”

The left side is quiet.

“ ……. ”

“ ……. ”

The smile disappears from Pymon's face. The Grand Duke was the same.

A red and red flower that looks like it's going to flood the cart right away.

pianization ( ).

Flowers for the dead. It was also called Hellfire Flower, and it was explicitly called Significance. It was because the silver-red petals reminded me of blood. As opposed to the same red rose, it was considered an ominous sign. Even jokingly, it wasn't a flower to give to others.

“What does this mean? ”

Pymon shoots you cold.

Duke Ullah did not smile.

“King Barbatos has ordered me to deliver it to Sosin on his behalf. ”

“ ……! ”

Even before Pymon gets up from his chair, soldiers pour out of the entrance with swords. In an instant, 50 soldiers surrounded Pymon and me in semi-circle shape.

It's not just the soldiers.Even the maids who are attending us take the dagger out of their arms. Daisy and Ivar take a step forward to protect us.

The Mage Blacksmiths, on the other hand, slowly walked behind the soldiers.

Fifteen air marshals.

Among them was the Serpent Duke.

“How dare you do the same thing! ”

Pymon trembles with fury. She points at the soldiers and commands them.

“Kill those traitors now! ”

“I'm sorry. These are all assassins with slavers carved into their hearts. Unfortunately, I don't listen to your orders. ”

Duke Ulwala relaxed.

“Of course, our Grand Dukes have no imprint, so they will obey you to some extent. But if you say anything forceful to us, these assassins will attack you immediately. I've already given the order.”

The soldiers take a step back and approach us.

Daisy draws her sword from her back. It was Baal's dagger. Daisy glances at the assassins, escaping her horrific life.

“Father.”

“Wait.”

I got up from my seat.

The gaze of the left was naturally focused on me. The dukes looked at me with various emotions, including frightened gaze, alert gaze, angry gaze, and expressionless gaze. I looked at one of them.

“Grand Duke Ulwala.”

The fat man flinches. Duke Ulwala pretended to be reckless, but he didn't hide all of his fears about me.

“Did Barbatos really confine himself to you? ”

“…… Yes. Our mission is to imprison King Dantalian and King Pymon. Now, in an hour or two, King Barbato will urgently summon the night of Valpurgis. and there I will declare slavery as an institution that cannot be abolished forever. ”

I shook my head.

“Even if Barbatos votes, the other Demon Kings will vote. ”

“No. If we don't get a unanimous verdict, we will cut off the finger of King Dantalian and deliver it to the Habsburg Imperial Palace." ”

“Then all you have to do is live with Barbato's wrath. Don't you know Barbato is your lover? ”

“The lover has made our plan. ”

Pymon turns his teeth next to me. You figured out what's going on.

Duke Ulbala swallowed his saliva and said.

“Your charge is being held hostage. You must pass the agenda even if you want to free the hostages. Lord Barbatos will convince the other Demon Kings to do so. ”

“Fool.”

I smiled small.

“You've actually rebelled against the entire Demon King army. Do you think Marvas and Gamekin will leave you alone? ”

“If we release the hostages, yes. Of course, Sosin will be executed immediately. Therefore, we plan to release King Pymon, but keep him hostage to the end as much as King Dantalian. ”

“ ……. ”

Daisy's life became more and more intense. If I had not ordered them to wait, they would have already fled and slaughtered the assassins.

I slowly looked at the banquet hall. Soldiers and maids were building an armory without a care. The ducs were hiding behind them, watching the situation.

The table spills and the dish spills onto the floor in a daze. The glass breaks and the wine spills. Everything was a mess.

“Grand Duke Ulwala. You chose Barbato, in short, between me and you. ”

“I do, Your Grace. ”

“Are you sure it was a wise choice? ”

The Grand Duke of Ulwala laughed.

“Absolutely. Your power stems from the shores of His Holiness, King Barbatos. If the plains no longer support you, you are already a bird with lost wings. How could we have chosen anyone other than you, Lord Barbato? ”

The Grand Dukes burst into laughter. Duke Ulbala looks around and looks at the other dukes in the eye. The Dukes stared at him and laughed louder.

Laughter filled the ballroom with air.

I raise my right hand.

At that moment, the soldiers swing their swords.

“― Ahhhh! ”

“Aaaah! Shhhhh! ”

The laughter disappears and only the screams resound.

Soldiers killed soldiers, maids killed maids. The blade slit his throat. You spit blood from 20 people's throats towards the air at the same time. The assassins, who were completely vigilant to their allies, fall without resisting.

Red swamps spread across the floor of the ballroom.

“W-what is this………. ”

Several dukes stood dumbfounded like a broken machine, unable to accept the unfolding of their gaze. But unfortunately or fortunately, they didn't have to endure the shock for long.

The seven Grand Dukes took the dagger out of their arms and stabbed it in the neck of another Grand Duke in front, side, and back.

“Khhh!”

“Nooooo!”

Seven, one at a time.

Out of the fifteen Grand Dukes, seven were pierced in a heartbeat and spilled blood. They gripped their opponents with their hands. It was like a hand begging for my life.

However, the seven dukes wielded the dagger again. For sure this time. They put blades in their necks, in their chests, in their bellies, and in their eyes as they liked. The ducs stabbed by the dagger stopped screaming properly.

“ ……. ”

With the exception of the seven who pulled out the Dagger, only Grand Duke Ulwala survived.

The Grand Duke of Ulwala trembled to see if he didn't even speak. My knees are shaking, my shoulders are shaking, and my chin is shaking.

I picked up a glass from the table.

“Grand Duke Ulwala. Let me ask you one more time. ”

“Ugh, ugh, ugh…. ”

“Do you really think it was a wise choice to choose Barbatos over you? ”

The Grand Duke of Ullah struggled all over the floor.

“Please, save me, Your Majesty! The spirit, the spirit, was foolish! Please spare my life! Cow, I'll give you everything you need. Wealth, slavery, anything, so please...... have mercy, have mercy! ”

I looked into the Serpent King's eyes.

The viper nods and puts the weight on the dagger and slams it on the back of the Ulbala.

A terrible scream echoes through the air.

The Grand Dukes rush in like wolves and stab him in the body. Every time the dagger pierces through the flesh, the Grand Duke Ullah screams for tears. However, the intensity of the screams dropped sharply, and by the time the 30 seconds had passed, the sound itself had settled somewhere.

Silence.

Pymon stares at me dazed.

You sigh a little, pathetic sigh that tells you where Daisy is.

The Grand Dukes looked at me with their whole body full of tears.

And I raised the glass to the height of my eyes.

“To all the Horsemen. ”

Assassins disguised as maids hand the ducs a glass of wine. The seven Grand Dukes followed me up the glass.

“To Dantalian. ”

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By the way, those seven dukes have something in common. What they had in common once before >_<);