Konjiki no Moji Tsukai (Reboot)

76: Six months later.

About six months have passed since the Japanese left the "Asra" settlement.

And now, a major turning point between the "human race" and the "demon race" is about to arrive, which is unparalleled in history.

In Magic Kingdom Haos , the towns surrounding Changtao and the "Magus clan" were facing each other.

Now let's begin the meeting of the devil kingdom. On the agenda, of course, we will discuss the upcoming meeting with the "human race" in two weeks, including the flow of the day, details of our position, etc. "

It was Kilia, who stood alone next to Yveam, the demon king, who said so indifferently. The faceless and crisp face is somehow surrounded by tension.

"Finally, here we are."

It was Yveam who closed his eyes and uttered words with all his thoughts. He slowly raised his eyelids and looked at the face of the Demon King's direct guard (Kruel) sitting with his golden eyes.

"When the talks are over without further ado... we're one step closer to peace."

"Hmm, that would be true, Your Majesty."

It was Schblers in Sequence Five who raised his colorful voice with his arms folded under his big chest.

"What is it?"

"Are you sure you're okay?

Everyone turns to Yveam as they agree with Schufflers.

"Of course it's dangerous. The meeting is somewhere in the human world and my escort is limited. Until that day, you were all allowed to follow, but only Kilia, Akwinas, and Marione would go to the meeting place."

"Dana in Series # 1 and Series # 2. And Kiria-chan, who claims to be close to the psychic, might be relieved."

Sequence Six says Gray Aldo, a light black skin.

"By the way, haven't you heard anything from Tekkail?

It's Tekkail, who's not here all the time, but he's absent this time.

"No, I'm getting reports one by one. I have heard that the King is in danger of miscalculating."

"Hey, hey, hey, is that okay?"

Shubras listened with an unexpected gaze.

"It's okay about that. Isn't that right, Kiria?"

"Yes, you probably can't trust us more than you did last time. So if anything happens, they're plotting to get us trapped right away. But if we don't do anything, we won't be able to do anything about it."

"Are you sure about that?

Of course Schblers listens, but it is Marione who snorts her nose and denies the words.

"Hmm, whatever the humans are up to, it's impossible as long as I'm escorting them."

"Ooh ~ I often say that. Dana thought it would be better if she did."

"Hey, Greald, don't say so many things."

It was Aunous who finally moved his mouth.

Hehe ~, but I hope it's not really a dare.

I feel the will to push myself down on the table and stop talking anymore.

"Grey Aldo's concern is all the more serious. But I believe in the human race."

No one will react to it.

Yveam gave a slightly sad expression to such unresponsiveness, but continued.

"Besides, I believe in you. Whatever happens, I'll be fine with you."

Everyone is still silent this time, but this time, everyone's face has a hostile atmosphere. Maybe I want to say that I didn't need to be told.

"Whatever happens, there is nothing to say if the talks proceed peacefully and the alliance is formed. I just don't think it's sweet that everything will work out in a single meeting. First of all, as a place to get to know each other, we will show our shame as representatives of the" Magus "."

Everyone nodded slightly back to Yveam's undisputed words.

"Now I'll tell you how it works."

Meanwhile, meetings were held in the same way in [Victorias]. The contents of the meeting, of course.

There were also such eyelids gathered there.

King Rudolph, Minister Dennis, of course, and Captain of the National Army, Guild Master Judom Lankers. And there were four brave men summoned to this country.

He opens his mouth first as to whether it is the role of the minister, Dennis, to proceed with the meeting.

"I'm sure everyone understands why you're here. Two weeks later, the meeting is finally approaching. However, we do not expect the Magus to proceed with the talks honestly. It is also possible to betray me as before. No, I even think it's more likely."

Hold on, Minister Dennis.

It was Judom who stopped Dennis's words. Dennis looked at her uncomfortably because she was stopped on the way.

(This is Alliance Master Judom Lankers....)

Daishi Aoyama, one of the brave men, stares at Judom.

(I'm sitting here, but I can see you have a great body. And what, did you really retire this guy....)

The ambition was made to understand that there was a need to change his perception of Judom, which he had heard from Unit Leader Welle Kimble.

Retired ex-adventurer. I used to hear he was a great guy, but now he's an Alliance Master and has left the line. That's why I thought it might not be such a person now, but I feel that the dominance conveyed from him, the fighting spirit hidden inside, is seeping out even if it is suppressed.

It was not hard to imagine that a rough, fat arm like a log would be able to crush most things with that rigid arm. The other three were looking at Judom with their throats squeaking.

"Indeed, in the past, we went to the talks at the request of the" Magus "and betrayed each other. But instead, the Demon King believes that his will is based on world peace, just like ours."

"It sounds like a return word, but isn't that your hopeful observation?

"That's right. Hope, ideals, dreams, that's pretty good. People have grown up to support that, haven't they? If we don't believe in hope, we can't move on."

…………

The minister stares at his teeth in disgust.

"I trust them. First of all, from there."

"What if they betray you?

"I guess that's why I'm here. How many times have I told the King I'd protect him?

King Rudolph closed his eyes quietly, but opened slowly.

That's why I called you.

That being said, I closed my eyes again. Judom and Rudolph were old friends, but Judom frowned when he was a little concerned about his friend Rudolph's attitude towards himself.

It's like what you're thinking, Rudolph... I've been watching Rudolph with a tough eye, but Dennis's going to shake me up first.

"Is there anything else you want to say?

"... there's only one thing I'm saying. The only way to make a meeting is to make it work."

Even though he was not royal, his ambition was Pocahontas when he saw him express his opinions clearly.

(What a stubborn guy....)

It was obviously drunk by Judom's presence.

But that's something I can tell the other captains, and they know the legends he left behind and so on, and they breathe in silence. It goes without saying that the well in it was distracted as well.

The meeting then proceeded somewhat smoothly, discussing and dissolving the flow of the day, the deployment of soldiers, and what to do when an abnormal situation occurred.

When it was over, Welle went to the brave men, chilling out in an exchange with Judom and the minister, causing his cheeks to convulse.

"Nevertheless, I've never seen Judom like that before."

"Ahahah, did you think so too, Daisuke? Well, since I'm a close friend with the King, I'm allowed to behave like that...."

It would have been a cool meeting for Wells, who certainly knew who he was.

"I don't want to do that anymore ~"

Shinobu Akamori, one of the heroes featuring the cat-eye and Kansai Valve, speaks.

"Yes, either way, something will change in this meeting."

"I've been having tingling all over the castle for about a month, and it was hard for me to stay here."

It is Chiyoshi Suzumiya, one of the heroes, who speaks with his mouth pointed.

As she is right, if you succeed, it will be a war with the "Magus", so even if the atmosphere of the castle is like that, it is not strange.

Instead, Wells gradually realized that there was a problem with Chiyoshi, who was still flat.

"Chika, two weeks from now, perhaps the King will rely heavily on your help. So far, you've surely survived many combat experiences and quests. If the opponent betrays you, help protect the King."

Chika smiled and nodded back to Wells with a serious expression to remind her.

Then he whispers to his ambition to avoid being noticed by Wells.

"Well, hey, well, didn't they ask you?

"Sounds like it. But you said not to tell the king or anyone, and you weren't informed?

"Really? If it's off-record, can Juli do it?

I see.

All of a sudden, one of the brave men answered, bewildered by himself.

Shinobu was talking to Wel, but I'm relieved that she's not the kind of person who releases information without shadow.

"But you really can't forgive me for being a Magus."

"Yeah, I'm gonna win, Daisuke, Juli."

Oops!

"Ha, yes!

The three looked at each other with determination.

At that time, King Rudolph and Minister Dennis were face-to-face in the office.

They had a rather tense expression, but it was Dennis who opened their mouth first.

"I hope this will carry things well....."

"Oh, that's why I've raised brave men for about six months."

"As a trump card... huh?

Rudolph then shakes his head small.

"No, the presence of the heroes is also known to the" Magus "side. I'll be sure to stay alert. That's why I'm blind to the presence of this brave man."

That's right. Perhaps now the Magus can do nothing. No, what are you going to do about that man?

"... Judom?

"To the left."

Rudolph roared slightly and chuckled.

"He says I'm sweet, but he's sweeter. That should be clear at the meeting in a week."

"But that man is also the greatest adventurer of the former 'human race'. I hear you can cut your head as well as your arms. What are you up to?

Dennis didn't think much of Judom, but he decided that his legacy, his position, and his own strength should not be misjudged. That is the only minister who supports the King.

"He believes in me. The" Magus Clan "always moves. You'll think about it then. I think I was right."

"Two weeks from now, it's time for time to move."

"Ah, and besides, I told you the brave man was a truly trump card....."

That's how I murmured...

Katsukatsu Katsukatsu...

Both of you look slowly at the footsteps you hear from behind.

There was a man standing there. Seeing what they weren't surprised, they seemed familiar and authorized to be here.

And look at him, Rudolph.

"This is the real deal."

I smiled as if I were smiling.

A few days after the meeting in each country, a young man leaned his head towards the scene in front of him and looked at it.

"Those are brave men... are you going to go at a time like this...?

A large round glasses with crispy blue hair stretching to cover it.

With a somewhat friendly and gentle face, the young man was Nazar Scride, a painter who had come to know the brave aspirants at the previous birthday festival in [Victorias].

Nazar arrived early in the morning near the castle, holding a sketchbook and drawing the castle.

But drawing was not his true purpose.

The reason for being in front of the castle without being suspicious - that's surveillance.

A meeting between the "Human race" and the "Magus race" is about to take place.

On that occasion, someone may try to obstruct the meeting by plotting something. Otherwise, someone might do something that might affect the meeting. It was his job to observe in order to obtain such information.

And now, people who weren't supposed to leave the castle this early in the morning came out of the gates quickly and blindly. I was surprised because they were brave men, and at the same time, I had a strong feeling that it was still moving.

"I thought King Rudolph was going to do something, but we still have about ten days before the meeting, so what are you going to do...?

The moment the brave man came out, he quickly hid behind the building and watched.

And all four of those brave men seem to be heading out of town.

"... this is something."

Believing in long-standing intuition, Nazar mostly paints something on paper.

What I drew was a picture of a bird. Then, surprisingly, the little bird, which was supposed to be a picture, suddenly appeared in a three-dimensional plane and jumped up into the sky, stopping on Nazar's shoulder.

"I want you to tell Kiri-chan this as soon as possible."

Chirp chirp!

The bird cried out without saying that it had understood, and flew back into the sky.

"I'm worried about what's going on here, but now we should give priority to the braves."

As he spoke, he pushed his feet in the direction that the aspirants were heading. Make sure you find out what you're going to do.

"Oh, my God, Your Majesty!

Seeing the expression of Kilia, a close friend of hers, who suddenly rushed into her room, Yveam, the demon king, unexpectedly turned his eyebrows and asked back.

"What's going on in such a hurry, Kilia?

When she breathes, she lowers her head once against Yveam before communicating the requirements.

"I'm sorry I didn't thank you for your rudeness and entered the room. But I think we must put it in your ear as soon as possible....."

"... what happened?

Yveam listens seriously.

"Yes, actually...."

Kilia cared about her surroundings and told Yveam what she now had so she could whisper in a small voice.

And Yveam's face gradually became steeper.

"... what!? No, I see... it still works, 'human race'..."

Tighten your teeth and shake your fists with regret.

"But, Your Majesty, there must be a reason for their caution."

"... I see. Last time, too. Watch out for us, too. But have you moved the brave men? The aim is probably....."

"Yes"

Kilia's throat rang.

"It's about breaking the border."

"In other words, you're going to break the bridge... right?

"Ah, now that there is no border with the Beast tribe, that is the only bridge to peace."

"If we do something to offend the mood of the 'human race' at the meeting, it would be a sign of willingness to drop the bridge immediately."

"A trump card for the 'Human race'. If we had placed there four of the most powerful natural enemies of the Demon Clan, we'd be sure of that."

In fact, Yveam did not expect the 'human race' to do so.

If the meeting with the Demon Clan doesn't go well, I will immediately destroy the bridge and never be able to alliance again.

Then destroy the "Demon Clan" who came to the talks with all their power. Yveam saw that the "human race" thought so.

"But even though we are going to the meeting with a small number of elites, this one is headed by Yveam, and the" 1st "and" 2nd "of" Kruel "will serve. And I'm with you. Whether they start an all-out war or not, they're not weak enough to be killed."

Certainly there are limits to the number of people we can take to the talks, but we still have the most powerful "Magus" escort beside us. I don't think I'll lose fighting there.

"No matter how good [Victorias] prepared it, if it wasn't for that brave man, it wouldn't be a problem."

Kilia's words were all the same. Even though [Victorias] is proud of his military opponents, he is somewhat useless against the top of the "Magus Clan".

"... but is there a solution that would reassure the brave to go to the bridge?

"What do you think? No, the meeting place is definitely....."

"Ah, the Great Temple of Ordine. Away from [Victorias], the [Holy Land of Ordine], a meeting takes place at a place called the" Sanctuary Room "in the Great Temple there."

"Surely that is where it was once said that the heroes who saved the 'human race' from disaster and became the Saviors were immersed. In honor of that brave man, he made the Holy Land."

"That's right. I wonder if the glory of the brave persists there, or if the power of the sealing magic covers the Holy Land. Especially in the Sanctuary, it seems to be a place where the power of the Enchanted Demon is so strong that it can't release even a tiny amount of magic."

"I chose it for a meeting just in case we can't use magic."

"I guess. And you can't bring in things that call for a fight, such as weapons. That means everybody's got a full waist."

"Do you think they'll slaughter us there...?

Kilia asks a little uneasy.

"Yes... maybe. If we have a hostile intent, the moment the" human race "senses it, it may be death..."

After a while of silence, Kiria opened her mouth first.

"... shouldn't we cancel the meeting?

Whatever you think, the "Magus" side is just a disadvantage.

Certainly, even though physical ability is better than "human race", in a state where magic cannot be used, there are still a few things to say.

For a few of us, it is a place equal to our home base. I am worried that if we are attacked by a large number of people ready to fight each other, we will be able to protect Yveam.

But Yveam shakes his head and denies the words of Kilia, which he emitted with such thoughts.

"No, I didn't think it would go smoothly from the beginning. They're trying to break the cursed chains that have been going on for a long time. I know it's hard to achieve."

"Your Majesty...."

"Still, I decided. We need to forge an alliance to win peace."

…………

"Even the 'human race' should not be willing to fight for no darkness. No one will want to kill each other. But it's not shallow enough to believe the other person so easily. I'm scared of both. So it's only natural to put your hands on a lot of things."

I hope that the "human race" can be ended peacefully with an alliance.

But I still can't believe in the "Magus Clan". Until it's done, no, it'll take a long time to believe it's done.

That's all the darkness is big. That is why the failure of the talks naturally stands in sight. And when we fail, it's only natural to measure ourselves to an advantage at all.

"That's why, in order for you to believe me at all, we need to move away from the waves. That's all you have to say when your Alliance is willing. I'm sure they'll understand. Make it work, make it work!

Kilia smiles slightly as she sees Yveam speaking such a determined word.

"That's my king. Then I, too, pledge to devote my heart, body and everything to peace."

As I said so, I knelt down and thanked him.

"Oh, please, Kilia. All I have to do is trust you beside me and I can move forward. Grab peace with us!

"Thank you."

Nazar, who was chasing after the four brave men on the day when the meeting between the "human race" and the "Magus race" approached a week later, was dismayed to see the sight in front of him.

Now Nazar is the only bridge that connects the "human race" with the "magic tribe" continent.

In other words, it is a border, but on the bridge there is a skilled "Magus" placed to prevent the "Human race" from destroying the bridge.

The name of the "Demon Clan" is Elaora, and he was also a member of the former "Creuer".

That's why the strength, as humans know, is incredible. Of course, there are others who are good. That's why I've never broken a bridge before.

But to their surprise, the brave men crossed the bridge without hesitation. With the talks approaching, I was stunned by the fact that I had no idea why such confusing riots were taking place.

Nazar flies the birds written in the sketchbook near the brave men and waits for them. What the bird sees and hears is also passed on to Nazar at some distance, so it is used as a transmitter. Of course the brave men didn't notice.

Cross the bridge and step closer to the Eliaura, which is located in the middle of the bridge. And the words of one of the brave men who came before his eyes dragged him out.

"Are you Era Aura?

"Oh, yeah."

"Well, then you're my ally."

What did you just say? and repeatedly rebelled in his head.

(Ki... collaborator...? Eh... ah... wait a minute... who's your ally...?

When the meaning of their words is incomprehensible and confused, Eliaura now speaks more shocking words.

"They're already inside. Hey, show him around."

When Era Aura says so to one of her men, she encourages the brave men to step forward.

When the brave men heard his words, they crossed the bridge and crossed the border as it stood.

In other words, they are about to enter the "Magus" continent.

(They....? What are they?

I sweated from all over my body without even knowing it. Thirsty, unexpectedly small roars, and holds his head.

"Well, what do you mean? Why does Eliaura let the brave men through? And what about them...?

But then I became a hacker and drew a picture in my sketchbook.

"Anyway, there seems to be an anomaly going on! If we don't get this information out of here as soon as possible, I feel like the Demons are screwed!

Then all of a sudden, he grabs his neck from behind.

"Hmm!?

It was as if I had not noticed. I was certainly upset by the current situation and may not have been as calm as usual, but I was still proud that it was not soft enough to delay the people there.

Especially my ability to specialize in covert actions to get rid of signs, even if I caught my enemies without realizing it, there was nothing I could do to get caught.

Yet I even remembered the illusion that I was having a nightmare when I approached without being distracted and even grabbed my neck and robbed of my movements.

"... but... who...?

I managed to squeeze out the voice and check the back. Then you hear a slightly ticklish voice.

"Your role is over. Sleep... tekkail"

With a breath of happiness in his words,

"Hah... hah... well, you seem to know yourself... an honor..."

With a strong smile, he moves his hand quietly.

And... oh, shit!

Suddenly a sword popped out of his sketchbook and pierced the head of the person behind him. Out of the restraint in the gap, confirm the other party.

"Phew, he's a huge enemy. Don't feel bad. We can't die here yet."

The other person was wearing a robe and covered his face with a hood, so he had to remove the hood first.

Are you completely silent or are you bleeding from your head?

When I approached someone who couldn't move and tried to take off the hood, I suddenly got caught in the arm.

"Ha!?

Though I thought it was completely dead, I waved my arms vigorously and managed to get out of the restraint and get away from the scene.

Looking at the opponent at a small distance.

Standing like a ghost, he draws a sword stuck in his head. Blood sprays out, but throws the sword to the ground as if it was nothing.

(I got an answer for you... what kind of creature is it that's okay to be pierced in the head...?

I feel my spine getting cold due to the spookiness of the other person.

"That's Tekkail, the third in the" Crew Elle "series. I'm surprised you killed me once."

"... it looks like you're not different."

The opponent is completely aware that they are targeting themselves. And I'm trying to peek into the flickers and the contents of the hood. I could hear the other person laughing as if that intention had been conveyed.

"Looks like I'm worried about the contents. I'll show you in honor of killing me once."

That's how I slowly raise the hood. Nazareth was staring at Tekkail with a sharp expression, but his face gradually hardened as if he had seen something incredible.

"Nah... nah... stupid... why... why are you here...!?

Then the opponent instantly disappears from the scene, approximating the stiff tekkel of the surprise.

"... eh?

When I realized it, they were behind me.

Tong....!

When I thought there was a shock to my neck, my eyes were shaking.

And it's gradually turning white.

The last thing I thought of was the faces of Eveream the Devil King and his friends.

(As it is... everyone...)

But your resistance is vain and your consciousness fades away. And it fell into the darkness with Stonn.

Five days after the meeting, on the border between the "human race" and the "demon race", Yveam crossed the bridge with the army of the Demon King. On the way there was a familiar face in the middle of the bridge.

"Era Aura, have you changed?

Speak to Eliaura, who is in charge of escorting the bridge. And he boweth before Yveam, and boweth himself in thankfulness unto the giant which shall be more than three meters.

"Ha! Actually, the brave men showed up a few days ago at this [Bridge of Mutihi]."

"Oh, we have that information, too. So, what happened?

Eela answers with a clear swing of her neck.

"No, I was just watching over the bridge."

"Is the brave still ahead?

Yveam looks at the end of the long bridge and says.

This [Mutihi's Bridge] is the same as the other border bridges and has a long distance. It is about ten kilometers, so we are still five kilometers away from the end of the bridge from ourselves in the middle.

"Probably...."

"Well... if that happens, I'm going to destroy this bridge.... Kilia"

"Yes"

Kilia, a neighbor who comes near Yveam shaking his white hair like snow.

"The only thing they want to bring into the human world is' Kruel '. But I'm going to leave Aunous, Schblers and Greald here."

Almost everyone responded to the words, but it was Eliaura who actually opened her mouth and asked back. There was obvious discomfort on the face.

"Your Majesty doesn't believe me?

I thought Yveam said that because he decided that Eliaura alone might not be able to protect the bridge.

In other words, you are angry that you think you will lose to a vulnerable species like the 'human race'.

"No, it's not."

"Then why?

Tell me where you stand, Elaora!

It was Marione who threw words that included anger.

"Your position is now Captain of the Bridge Guard. You should always be careful what you say when it comes to Kruel!

Guillotine and Elaora stare at the marionette. There is certainly a spark between the two.

"No, both of you!

In Yveam's words, we succeed in distracting each other and calming the field. But they still don't agree with each other. Especially in the Eura Aura, there is obvious frustration.

"Ha, look, you guys. We're comrades. I did create order by giving him a position, but it is clear that Elaora still contributes to the" Demon Clan ". His opinion is also the opinion of the" Magus ". You can't ignore it."

Marione snorts her nose and leaves.

"Earlier, I asked you, Eliaura."

Ha!

"I fully understand your power. But this bridge must never be broken."

……

"I would be relieved to have you as a regular" human race "soldier. But this time, there's a brave man. Their strength is unknown. We've done some research, but there's been a story, especially in the last six months, about intentionally hiding the battle of the brave."

He was able to infiltrate a secret called Tekkail and gather information, but nothing from him seemed to know the strength of the heroes.

It is likely that Tekkail, who has a long history of secrecy, has had so much difficulty gathering information because they "human tribes" have hidden it for so long.

They just don't want to know what the brave men of today are capable of. Therefore, if we don't know the strength of the hero at this stage, we can be reassured by Era Aura alone.

"The brave men are unknown. Moreover, research has shown that everyone can use light magic. There are four of them. I believe in you, but I'm still worried. You have to understand."

"... my sincere regards"

Eela lowered her head and said she had no choice.

"So, Aunous, Schblers, Greald stayed here and asked to defend the bridge."

"" "Ha!

Three people nod in reply to Yveam's words.

And Yveam and the others went down the bridge.

Then only one person stopped and approached Akwinus, the # 1 in the Sequence.

"What's the matter, Akwinus?

Of course, Aunous questioned his behavior.

"Aunous, you must return to your country."

"What? What the hell are you talking about?

Because Akwinus is such a small voice that he looks around, Akwinus follows suit.

I have a bad feeling about this.

"A bad feeling?

"Ah, this meeting... probably gets rough. And quite a bit."

"... on what grounds?

I told you, it's a hunch.

Aunous glanced at his friend Akwinus. Then, with a fuzzy smile, I shrugged my shoulders.

After all, this is the life of the Devil King.

"I'm sorry. But you're the only one I can ask."

"... okay."

"Please."

"But you must protect your Majesty, too."

"I don't need to be told."

So Akwinas hurried after Yveam. Aunous glanced at his back with a sharp expression.

(It is certainly creepy that this meeting is still quiet)

Aunous himself was concerned about the "Beast Clan."

If this meeting is concluded, they will be the most troubled.

There's no way they've been made to lick bitter acids before, watching this in silence.

It was Aunous who thought it would be strange to do something like come here and drop the bridge, but I felt a little uneasy about not seeing the shadow and shape of the "Beast Clan".

(It certainly seems rough. Akwinus, I need your Majesty.

That said, I glanced at where my friend was headed again.