Dungeon Defense (WN)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It was the Dantalian Guard who spotted Luke in the rear.

Luke is covered in blood. It was the blood of the butchered swordsmen and agents on the run from the intelligence agency. Walking out of the woods, Luke suddenly notices the guards. The guard wisely didn't frighten Luke with "What are you doing?" or “Stop."

─ Profit!

The guard takes out the flute instead and blows a whistle.

A young man appeared blazing his whole body. Back where the Imperial Commanders are located. There was no need to ask me why, and I had no reason to ask him to stop. Soldiers who heard the call of a colleague gather quickly.

Thirty Dwarves gathered in a flash.

“ ……. ”

Luke frowns and looks at the soldiers.

The angle at which the soldiers grabbed the spear, the degree to which the spear blade was sharpened, the uniform was worthless and there was no fear of the look on their faces. Luke looks at the characteristics of the soldiers at a glance.

‘Elite Soldier.’

Luke thought, "What do we do?"

‘If I wanted to kill them, I could have killed them all. ’

Luke wants to meet Dantalian himself, as soon as possible.

There was no need to ask Dantalian, 'What did Daisy say last time she died?' I didn't even think the godfather would tell me kindly. However, if I couldn't hear Daisy's will, I wanted to see the look on the face of the Dantalian who killed her.

What does it mean to see that?

Luke didn't know. However, I did not want to see Dantalian in person, as much as be captivated by someone and executed for questioning. I was going to refuse with all my might.

“Hmmm. There. ”

Luke opens his mouth carefully. Then the SS pushes in the spear more fearfully.

“Ah.”

Luke is in a bit of trouble.

He lacked the ability to speak. The godfather or Daisy was a loner among the moonlighters, but for some reason, they were almost impenetrable. With Daisy here, Luke smiles at the intricate and glamorous persuasion of soldiers to go comfortably to where the godfather is.

‘I won't be able to do that kind of magic when I wake up dead. ’

Luke speaks in a calm, depressed voice.

“Do you think I could have a conversation with you guys? ”

“What the hell is this? ”

“I just wanted to give you a chance to explain who I am and why I'm here. I'd appreciate it if we could have a rational conversation... ”

The Dwarf guard glances at each other for a moment. All the faces were as thick as a statue. They spoke with their eyes. The conversation was about discussing whether or not the human youth in front of him was mentally ill, and debated to hear the story first.

“Tell me.”

“Thank you. Look, I come from the nobles of Habsburg. I have come to the empire for asylum because the Republic is going to be destroyed if I go on like this. ”

“Nobles?”

The Dwarf soldier narrows his gaze.

The mercenary had two types of nobles. One was a noble old man who hired them, and the other was a prey for looting. The soldiers question whether it would be beneficial to take the young man from their heads to the commanding officer, or to deal with him here, unknowingly.

“There's something about that handsome face. What's the water supply? ”

“Yes?”

“Water, water. Nobles are all the same. A Yankee noble digging up dirt with nothing but blood, and a Yankee noble wandering around the palace like that. Do you think you're some kind of nobleman and we'll take care of you? ”

“Ah……. ”

Luke scratches his cheek.

It was like for the first time, I was thrown out of the world. The mercenaries glance this way, their attitude, and everything else is strange. Luke feels uneasy about how safe he has been living under the shadow of Dantalian.

“First of all, he's the Duke's son. ”

“Duke?”

The Dwarf soldier's face became tighter.

“That's your highest rank? ”

“Except maybe the royal family, right? ”

“A bastard or a man or a man...... or something like that? Just in case.”

Luke is troubled.

Duke Curtos' family name was Dantalian and his successor was clearly Daisy, his eldest. With Daisy dead for sure, Luke is the only half-adopted heir to Duke Curtos.

“No, I think I'm the successor. ”

“I'll take you safely to the command post, young master. ”

The Dwarf soldier bows politely.

Luke feels relieved that he somehow convinced his opponent. But there's still one left, and the rest of the men are pointing a spear at Luke. Luke tilts his head, and one of the guards smiles lightly.

“But there is no guarantee that the young master is not a thief, so please lower your weapon. ”

“Oh, yeah. ”

Luke put the Longsword in his hand and gave it to the soldier.

The soldier smiles brightly.

“Thank you. Do you have any dangerous weapons or anything like that in your system? ”

“Yes. A little bit. ”

“I'm sorry I'm having a hard time with that, but would you mind taking off your top and bottom? I'm not talking about nudity, I'm just going to take it off and put it back on. ”

“I understand.”

Luke cooperates.

Luke loosenes his rope and carefully lowers Barbatos. And I took off the uniform I received when I was working as a Dantalian butler in Marathon Castle. Luke's body is covered with delicate fine muscles, unlike his appearance.

“Hey.”

One of the soldiers blew his head off without my knowledge. The body was fascinating to see a veteran mercenary.

“The young master seems to know how to use a sword. ”

“Oh, you see that? ”

“Muscles are useless with a sword. I envy people like us because we have to fight well if we're going to fight. He has a high rank, a bright face, and a good body. You must have fucked a lot of girls. ”

“ ……. ”

Luke smiles helplessly.

At that time, a soldier who was watching the situation slapped his colleague on the side. The soldier points at Barbatos, which Luke put down. Barbato was also covered in blood, but at least he was in human form.

“What is that? ”

“…… aren't you the one who got his limbs cut off? ”

“Why would an exile nobleman carry a dead man around? ”

More and more soldiers chatted.

The squawkers say to Luke,

“Oh, by the way, young master, I think that's what you put there. What is that? ”

“I'm the Demon King Barbato. ”

“Yes?”

Luke strips off all his clothes.

“Barbatos. Don't you know? She's the godfather's girlfriend.”

Luke's blue eyes look at the soldier. My eyes are smiling favorably. But then the soldier realizes that Luke's own eyes never smile. There were only black eyes, deep as wells.

“Godfather.... ”

The Dwarf soldier flinches. As I looked at his eyes from the front, my back water suddenly cooled.

That was dangerous. Dangerous man's eyes. Sometimes a murderer who was desperate on the battlefield had that look in his eye. The Dwarf soldier slowly steps back to join the ranks of his allies. But as soon as the soldier moves his heel, Luke asks the soldier.

“Soldier. What is your rank?" ”

“…… Sergeant of the SS. ”

“Good timing. ”

Luke drops the daggers from his waist onto the ground.

“I am His Holiness's adopted son. Who is eligible to borrow the name of Duke Gusteau. Tell your Lord Dantalian that Luke is here. Besides, we arrived together at your lover Barbato's. ”

The soldier swallows his saliva.

“Very well. One moment. Please wait a moment."

He whispers something in his ear to his comrades, then runs toward the Hershey Parade.

A short time later, the soldier returns with about a hundred guards. The guards silently line up their ports and surround Luke. It was a perfect siege without any gaps in the water. In the meantime, Luke sits motionless, shirtless.

Soldiers approaching.

“Let's go, young master. His Majesty is expecting you. ”

Luke nods. He stands up with Barbato on his back.

Every step Luke takes, a hundred guards march with him. The guard of the soldiers grows stronger, rather than weaker. One hundred and fifty, and one hundred and fifty, two walls. But Luke wasn't nervous.

Rather, I was happy.

‘You're really going to the godfather. ’

Being vigilant means that safety is as close to a place as it gets.

Unlikely, Luke made it safely to the Habsburg Imperial Army command post. The barracks are endless. The flag of the Black Eagle, meaning the Empire, flutters. Luke is surrounded by infantry, archers, and even cavalry.

Soon.

“Young master, kneel here. ”

Luke sees the most spectacular barracks.

Luke kneels quietly, without any defiance. Just before that, you loosen Barbatos from the rope and gently lay him by his side. Barbatos has been rendered unconscious by an overdose.

“ ……. ”

Luke puts his forehead to the ground. Such was the appearance of sinners.

How long has it been?

You hear a familiar voice above Luke's head.

“Raise your head, deacon. ”

“…… Miss Lothbrok. ”

Luke cautiously raises his head, and there stands Ivar Lodbroke.

The blonde girl in the maid's uniform was expressing herself as usual. My mouth became stiff as if I was unhappy with something, or sad. The red eyes coldly look down at Luke.

“Your Majesty is unconscious. I'm in charge of your interrogation. ”

“A ritual... for the godfather? ”

“You went a little overboard when you killed the Maid of Honor. ”

Execution.

Luke shudders at an excessively loud rumble to signify the death of a single person. I felt like I was going to cry again. But Luke reminds himself that he is a sinner and that it is not in his best interest to shed tears.

“So, you're... uninterrupted...? ”

“I can show you the nature of the charge myself. It all depends on how sincerely you answer. ”

“I'll tell you.”

Luke thumps and slams his forehead down.

“I'll tell you. I'll tell you anything. I will be relieved of any punishment. Ha, but let me see the godfather one last time. That's my wish. Miss Lodbroke, please... ”

“ ……. ”

Ivar closes his eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, Ivar's gaze sank to a cold willingness.

“Okay, let's start with this. Luke, is it true that the President of the Habsburg Republic has commissioned you to kidnap the Demon King Barbato? ”