I Favor the Villainess

"Thank you! An army of demons has appeared on the streets!

"You're here... Thank you."

It was General Sasha, who was also in command of the Third Fort, who nodded heavily at the report of the decree.

She is wearing a magic armor on her body, which is as hard as a big rock.

It's a goosebump with a rich beard.

Well, Claire, Ray. Can I ask you a favor?

Yes, I'll take care of it.

"I'll do something to guide you."

At present, the Demon Army is located in front of the detour discussed at the countermeasures meeting.

If we take a northerly route here, the human side will suffer.

Whatever it takes, we need Fort Five to take a course here.

"As soon as the General confirms the movement of the Demons, we need you to start evacuating the fort."

Mm-hmm. Okay.

Inferno is a magical weapon that wipes out all the magical armies in every fortress.

When you're in the fort, you eat your collateral.

It seems that Inferno can be activated remotely, so there is no need for soldiers to remain in the fort.

If we succeed in guiding the Demon army, General Sasha and the others are to leave here immediately.

Well then, Ray, let's go.

"Yes"

Claire and I were already ready and waiting, so we'll just meet up with the local soldiers.

There's a distance to the area, so I'm sending it to an Imperial Wizard who can use Wind Class Magic Teleports.

It's the magic Manaria used to fight me, but there aren't many people who use it.

The Empire's sincerity is reflected in the fact that so many such precious talent are distributed here.

"Good luck."

And the general.

"I'm coming."

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On the ground, it seemed that there was already an encounter between the Imperial Army and the Demon Army.

Although direct clashes have not yet occurred, it feels like a flash, and it is not strange that a full-fledged battle should occur at any time.

"Claire, I've been expecting you. My name is Dennis, and I'm in charge of the front line."

"It's Claire. This is my partner Ray. What's the status?"

"The Demon Army appeared a few moments ago. We are now confronted at the turning point of the street."

"What is the enemy's power?

"Now, you can see tens of thousands just from here. We have about 3,000 troops on the front line, so if we do it properly, it'll only take a few hours."

This unit is not supposed to engage properly because of its guidance role.

"Where is the enemy commander?

"I can see Aristotle of the Three Great Demons. Perhaps he's in charge of the front line."

It's convenient. Alist knows who I am. "

"Be careful not to get shot, Claire."

"Yes, protect me, Ray."

We gripped each other hard.

"I'll keep about 500 soldiers with Claire and the others. We've gathered people who can move on their own, so we don't need directions. Please move in full."

Thank you very much.

"Can I ride a horse?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Bauer and the Empire taught horseback riding, so not only Claire, who has been familiar with horses since childhood, but also I can ride horses.

Of course, there is a difference in that skill.

"Good luck, then."

Miss Dennis dropped me off and Claire and I left our position behind.

"Claire, are you nervous?

"Yes, exactly. I've had a couple of one-on-one fights, but I've never fought between these forces before."

"Our role is to provoke the demons by showing them and then move on to the retreat line. Let's focus on what needs to be done."

That's right.

Running a horse with such a conversation made it clear what the demons looked like.

On the front line are monsters like little demons.

Goblin.

Behind it is an orc with a slightly taller, pig-like face, and behind it is a giant demon, an ogre.

It seems to be organized by a demon race called subrace.

Although these demons are conveniently referred to as subraces, they are in fact clearly different creatures from humans.

It has the same nuclei as the water slime, and if it is destroyed, it will disappear.

Well, as smart as my rare self may be, now is the time of war, and I can't tame those numbers one by one.

"Well... for now, you seem to recognize us, but the reaction is not good."

That sounds like it.

The Demons are alert because the battalion has advanced from a brigade-sized front unit.

I'm vigilant, that's all.

There are no signs of an attack on us so far.

"What do you want, Claire?

"It's easy. I'll let you know."

That said, Claire stepped forward and said,

"I am Claire-François! A former Bauer nobleman and now a keeper of this unit! There are those who think I am!

I raised my name from the horse with a loud voice.

The monsters reacted dramatically.

The monsters suddenly burst into agony and attacked without a line.

"Claire, please stand back!

"No, I can't push! Ray, the pit's wide ahead!

At Claire's behest, I quickly developed a wide range of soil attribute magic pitfalls.

The first monsters were pushed by the comrades from behind and fell into the holes one after the other.

"Fire!

Claire made countless flame arrows at the same time, causing them to rain down into the pit.

The end of the monsters resonates.

"Wow...."

"Is that the power of the maiden of the revolution..."

A voice of exclamation rises from an ally.

Claire's power seems to be particularly visible in the eyes of the enchanted Imperial soldiers.

"The second wave is coming!

The monsters let the quantity tell them to move forward, stepping over their companions' corpses.

Provocation is worth it, but the monsters are completely on fire.

"Claire, that's enough. Let's move on to the retreat."

"Yeah! But... that's weird."

Claire looked suspicious as she pulled the strings and turned around.

"What is it?

"I can't see Alist. I thought if I provoked him, he'd come out."

That's true.

Aristotle is leading this unit, but there is no sign of it.

Of course, it is usual for the general not to come out on the front lines, but that demon tribe is the kind of one who comes alone to get into the Empire.

It is a little strange that Claire's name is unresponsive.

"I can't help thinking about it now."

That's right.

"I'm talking about him, so I don't have to shoot Claire in the middle of the retreat line. Please be vigilant."

"Fufu, you don't have to tell me."

Claire smiled invincibly as she ran the horse.

Yeah, cool.

Dear Claire,

"What is it?"

"I fell in love again."

"Bh....! What are you saying at a time like this? We're in the middle of a fight!

"Yeah, but I thought I had to say it."

"... already"

Claire turned away as if she were rotten.

It's cute already.

"... and Ray, too."

Huh?

Claire said something to the sleigh, but I didn't hear it.

"What is it, Claire?"

"Nothing! See, we'll be joining the Front Line soon!

"Yes."