Dungeon Defense (WN)

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“Excellent opportunity. ”

Laura hesitates and inadvertently turns to you.

“Lord. It is clear that we will make progress in the pursuit, but the cost of the siege that is indispensable to defeating Munich is not yet available." Compulsively attempt to siege will exponentially inflict friendly damage. ”

“You can use the ogre. ”

Dantalian said as if he had prepared an answer in advance.

“Don't you remember, Laura? The first war we ever had, war like this. We had to cross the Black Mountains to enter the Habsburg Empire……. ”

“ ……. ”

Laura shuts up.

The eighth moon blindness. It hasn't been more than a decade, but it feels like a long time ago to Laura. Everything was still strange and awkward back then. Now, Laura was just a deputy commander in the Demon Prince's army. The demons ridiculed Laura, the Human, so they totally lost her...

Laura smiles faintly.

“Ah. Of course I remember. How could a girl forget? ”

“I was just the leader of the vanguard. Laura remained, at best, in the position of Magoonist. Now I'm even pleased. Yes, Captain Zephar led us... ”

“ ……. ”

“Even back then, the allies didn't have the proper cost of child support. Completely unprepared. Nevertheless, Captain Zephyr broke down the gate of the blue acid, as if to see it. ”

Dantalian was right.

The 8th moon blindness. The plains needed to break through the Black Mountains as soon as possible. At that time, Zephyr, the 16th Demon Lord, who was in charge of the vanguard, courageously gave up on mobilizing a drastic cost of development.

Instead, Zephyr utilized Ogres as land weapons. I've got the ogre caught in a massive siege. Ogres literally thrust their bodies into the gates. The Blue Acid, which has protected the human race for over a thousand years, has fallen into the charge of the fifth ogre.

But Laura hesitated.

“Friends don't have ogres. Wasted it all in the beginning of the battle. ”

You hear a chuckle.

“Victory or defeat is a sickness. If leading a victory is the Commander's mission, then preparing for defeat is also the Commander's position. Laura. Seventy Ogres ambushed behind our allies. ”

“Well……! ”

Laura's green eyes are wide open.

“Do you mean you have seventy Ogres, Lord?" ”

“I summoned Salzburg not just the day I took it down, but little by little every time I had a chance. And that slows down the march. ”

“The girl never……. ”

Laura tries to tell you something, but she gets stuck.

The mystery lingered in my mouth rather than the amazement. Why. Why do you have a valid plan in place only if you lose and only if you lose?

President Elizabeth was the same. I have prepared a special forces unit that can only be used when defeated. This time he showed the same attitude as that republic president. Laura feels unbearably lonely.

Because Laura eventually failed to understand the intentions of the President of the Republic. Now Dantalian has shown the same incomprehensible behavior. And Laura thought, Do you mean I don't understand the Lord as well?

Laura's heart drenched with sorrow that she could not express in words. I'm the one closest to the Lord. I, too, am the sword most loyal to the Lord. Laura believed so. This belief was never shaken.

However, only when Elizabeth the poison was discussed, Laura became anxious.

The anxiety is still present.

“Lord. With the addition of the seventy ogres, it's easier to win battles." Even if we have to deal with defeat, it's against the law to be so relaxed in a battle that we can't guarantee victory or defeat. ”

“Of course it is. ”

Then came the voice of fatigue and pain.

“It's Elizabeth, though. ”

“ ……. ”

“Even in the last war, even in this war, we moved our troops looking at each other's numbers. Instead, the war became simpler. But there's a possibility that I might be able to do something that I didn't imagine, something that I didn't expect. ”

Cough, cough.

Laura's chest tightens.

“But...... the Lord has a girl. Even if something bad happens, the girl is confident enough to respond. ”

Laura desperately impersonated the peace.

She told me I was the best, and Laura begged herself.

Laura is always the best at what she says. Laura is better than Elizabeth, and that's what Dantalian must say. You hug Laura in wide arms and whisper softly. Laura felt happy relying solely on Dantalian's recognition.

Then why did you consider losing?

"The girl must triumph over the president. The Lord...... He believed that, too. I told her I clearly believed her. ’

Laura grimaces.

Laura opens her mouth, hoping that she doesn't feel anything else in her voice. But I couldn't help but squeeze Dantalian's hand without knowing it.

“Lord. There's no need for an ally to lose, is there?" ”

“We have to prepare for the worst. I can't ignore the possibility that I'm wrong. Yes. For example, a dragon may suddenly appear from the sky and help Elizabeth. ”

Cough, cough again.

“The same goes for Elizabeth. The seventy Ogres were an unexpected variable for her. We wedge it with this. ”

“ ……. ”

I mean...

‘The Lord does not believe in my victory. ’

More than that.

‘Do you believe in the power of the President of the Republic? ’

The silence settles for a moment.

Laura opens her lips several times and closes them again. Every time my lips opened, my eyes were slightly irritated. At this time, I felt like tears would flow if I was careless. Laura didn't want to shed tears for the master who was sitting on the bed. I didn't want to worry unnecessarily because I heard the crying.

It's a relief. Laura was accustomed to polishing her face and voice in front of Dantalian. I tried constantly to make sure that she would be the kind of woman the Lord likes.

“... Yes. The Lord is magnificent. ”

Laura was able to talk with a bright smile.

Although he never made himself clear, Laura knew that Dantalian was actually very attracted to a wise woman. Lapis Lazuli loved by Dantalian. Ever since I noticed this, Laura has been reading various academic documents whenever she has a daily break.

Although Dantalian had never told anyone, Laura knew that he admired life for himself and also loved that woman. That's Barbato, whom Dantalian loves. From the day she realized this, Laura suppressed her desire to hang on Dantalian, her desire to ask for affection, and confirm it all.

A wise and extraordinary woman.

I've always carved, cast away, and cut myself to fit into Dantalian's ideal type.

“It's not that great. It's just assuming the worst. ”

“No, the Lord is great to me. Always……. ”

Laura stands up.

If I stayed here any longer, I could only think of bad things. Laura thought, "You can't do that." The Lord hates grim women. I hate asking for affection openly. So I had to endure it.

To the Lord, I must remain the best wherever I am.

“The Lord has prepared a foothold for victory. I will quickly lead the army and bring Munich down. Don't worry. The Republics will lose their proud capital by sunset today. ”

“Ah. I believe you, Laura. ”

The sick slowly closes his eyes.

“I'm a little tired. I'll close my eyes for a moment……. ”

“Yes. Rest well. When you open your eyes, the girl is already fulfilling the Lord's command. ”

Laura kisses his forehead. Laura, however, could neither enjoy nor feel the touch of her lips. I couldn't concentrate on anything else because tears were pouring out right now. Unlike usual, Laura hurries out of the barracks without feeling affection.

“Ah……. ”

As soon as I left the entrance of the barracks, tears poured into Laura's cheeks.

Laura covers her face with both hands. Tears leaked out through the cracks in my fingers. Ah, ah, and Laura suppressed her voice to somehow kill the groaning. Laura knelt on the ground and wept silently.

Why he wasn't born like Laffith's sister.

Why can't he stand the same position as President Elizabeth while trying so hard?

The Dantalian was the only one for Laura. But Laura was not the only one for Dantalian. From there, Laura comes the unbearable shame and sadness. To get rid of this heart, Laura became Barbato's lover on purpose.

However, Dantalian was rather pleased with Laura's unfaithfulness.

There was no jealousy or monopoly.

Laura was the only one who was feeling self-conscious.

‘The Lord is cruel...... The Lord is cruel...' ’

Laura wept.

Yes, it is.

It was natural to prepare for the worst. So he was right, and he was wrong to feel sad.

You should not rule your opponent under the aesthetic of love. So he was right, and he was wrong to shed tears.

The Lord was always right, and she, Laura, was wrong. Fifteen year old girl has always been like that since the day she was taken by Dantalian. Laura wished for the Lord to be wrong for her. But that never happened....

Probably never happens again.

“Ahh... Ahh... ”

Laura grabs her chest with her bare hands. Laura couldn't understand why her heart was hurting and her body was hurting so much. She looks down at the blurred ground with tears.

‘If Laffith's sister had died. ’

In the gaps between groaning and groaning, there was a rare thought. The thought was not connected at once. It was only after a few cries, a few repressions, and dozens of cries disappeared that the thought was completed into one sentence.

‘And if the President of the Republic dies. If Barbatos dies, I'm the only one the Lord has left. To the Lord, I can be not only the best, but the only one. ’

Laura stands staggering.

She knew it couldn't be.

Her lord would simply destroy Laffith Lazuli by his death. There are no more Dantalians there that Laura craves. Only a doll with the appearance of a Dantalian would be broken to pieces like debris.

‘But as for the President of the Republic. ’

Laura bites her teeth and raises her head.

The red-blooded eyes were surrounded by hostiles.

‘You may kill as much as the Empress of the Mangrove. Killing her brings me one step closer to the Lord. I won't hand it over to anyone. Never, not to anyone. ’

Laura walks forward.

In a moment, all the Habsburg Imperial troops have been ordered to attack.