Konjiki no Moji Tsukai (Reboot)

81: Pain of betrayal

"... now, why don't you explain, Judom?

It was, of course, Yveam's enmity and murder that waited for Rudolph to come out and say those words immediately. Marione, in particular, has an atmosphere that is likely to jump.

Even though there are a lot of soldiers around, it wouldn't be many if he really broke up. Dennis and the others are shaking their bodies in fear and fleeing behind soldiers.

However, Rudolph, who was collecting all kinds of thoughts, questioned Judom in the guise of calm.

"Why was the information from the" Sanctuary Room "transmitted outside...?

"Yes, that room is completely quarantined, no information leaks from outside or inside, and it should never come in. And why is that?

His doubts are all the more serious.

In fact, when they were inside, no outside information came in. Neither the presence of the soldiers who were supposed to be standing by the door, nor anyone's voice, was conveyed.

On the contrary, this information was not leaked out in the same way. But the reality is that Judom's men perceived the anomaly and appeared at the right time. That's strange and helpless.

Yveam and the others had the same questions as Rudolph, so they were paying attention to Judom.

"Hey."

Speak to one of Judom's men beside him.

Then the person comes and shows you a piece of paper and whispers something. Judom reads through the paper as he listens. I had a suspicious expression on the way, but I immediately smiled.

"... I see, he still moved me. That's enough, thank you so much. Do the following about your position."

His men smiled happily and left the scene.

"... well, that explains it. Everything is thanks to the man who delivered this letter... no."

"Letters...?

Rudolph stared at the paper with dazzling eyes.

There was indeed a letter written there.

"Here's what it says. The talks were disguised, and everything was conspired to destroy order. He saved the Demon King... It says so at the beginning."

Rudolph has a sharp expression, unlike the previous one. Judom continued.

"Someone brought this information to my men. Well, I told you to get the information somewhere, but it was helpful. Actually, he seems surprised. He's a subordinate. After all, I thought a bird came into our hideout, and when I touched the paper, letters appeared."

Moreover, if the content written was normal, it would be laughable enough.

But there was a fear of the sender's name and the meeting that Judom had heard in advance, so the men believed the information and moved immediately.

Portnis, take this.

That's what Judom said and handed her the dagger.

"... what is this!? Yu, Relic of the Brave !?

"Ah, I knew the meeting place was going to be here early and had my men look for it. Just be careful... I didn't think you'd need it, so I didn't bring it with me."

Even if I was carrying it, I would not be able to bring it in, so I can say that it is good that my subordinates have it.

"You take that."

"Are you sure?

"Oh, you can trust me. And get the other priests out of here."

Knowing what Judom wanted to say thanks to his long relationship, Portnis said, "I understand." When he carefully held his dagger in both hands, he took the other priests away from the scene.

"... what the hell"

Hmm?

Who the hell are you? Who told you that?

Rudolph spits his words in disgust and his incredible name jumps in.

"... Nazar Scride."

"... no, what?

You've heard that name before.

No, I've actually met him and talked to him many times, and I've bought many paintings and sheets from him, a famous painter. There are many places in the castle where his paintings are decorated. Rudolph was a fan of his.

But Rudolph wasn't the only one who was surprised to hear that name.

"Na, Nazar...? Ju, Judom! That Nazar guy...."

Yveam narrows down his words to make sure.

"Ah, the Devil is right. It's him, Tekkail Sizer, 3rd in the Rank of the Demon King Guard."

"I see... he's..."

Then I heard a sick sigh from somewhere.

Yveam looked around.

"What's wrong with you?

Kilia frowned at her behavior.

"No, it's nothing."

I think it was because of his mind, and Yveam turned back to Judom, feeling a little strange.

"So do you know where he is now?

"... ahh, that's it,"

I don't care, Your Majesty.

Marione was biting her teeth and staring at the "human race" around her. His anger seems to be quite accumulated.

"That's true. Princess... No, Your Majesty, I think we should get some information on the [Demonic Country] soon."

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

"That's not true! Now is the time to remind you! Pay for betraying us!

Marione holds her magic in both hands. The soldiers around me run nervous.

Dennis said, "Hi!" and pulled his hips out.

"No, Marione!

"Why stop, Your Majesty? Now outside, in a matter of minutes, vulnerable garbage like this."

"I said no!

Yveam stares at him with a snug glance.

"... will you tell me why you're convinced?

"Everything is full of doubt now. As King Victorias said, brave men and the Beast tribe crossed the bridge and attacked the demonic realm, but the [Bridge of Mutihi] has always been kept away by Elaora, and now there are also Schblers and Greald? If we're going to pass before we cross the bridge, there's gotta be some information coming from Eela Aura. Isn't that right, Kilia?

"Exactly. The information will always come into my ear, so I will listen to His Majesty as soon as there is an anomaly."

Just because I put some of my best strength into the army, I don't think it's that easy to break through because there are two "Kruel" in the army of the "Demon Clan", and even Era Aura is a former "Kruel".

Even if we could break through, there would be soldiers in [Magic Country], and if they were exhausted by the time we got there, we would be able to defend ourselves.

On the way here, there was no fighting on the bridge, and the brave were there. Even if they get mad, I'm sure the Schblers can handle it.

"... then even if it's a war, it's already suppressed?

"Oh, the Demons aren't soft enough to be suppressed by the wounded."

"... sure. Then their plot is falling apart."

Marione smiles instantly with a sense of superiority.

Rudolph, who was supposed to be cornered, didn't say anything, but it was creepy to just close his eyes.

"Hmm, it seems that the plot was incomplete. It's because they underestimated us."

Marione continued, but Rudolph said, "... hahaha," and for some reason he suddenly started laughing.

"Apparently, all your thoughts have gone out of hand."

After a brief laugh, Rudolph opens his eyes and looks at the marionette.

"No, no, I'm sorry I laughed. Hmm, it's definitely different from the scenario we originally planned... but we're still thinking about it."

"Hmm, strong."

"Hahaha, it's the demon king."

Speak to Yveam ignoring Marione's words.

"... what?

"You said you believed in the Magus."

"Oh, I believe in my family."

"Hmm, what if the family thinks you're being neglected?

"... suddenly what?"

"Even the Magus have feelings. I have the will. Then you have your own personal thoughts. Or do you think all the Demons have sworn allegiance to you? Isn't that what comes to mind?

Yveam looks up and asks what he suddenly says.

"Think about it. No matter how much of the Beast's power we have, do you think we would be foolish enough to cross a bridge with concentrated combat power? What if the bridge is destroyed?

It certainly was. [Mutihi's Bridge] is not so sturdy. If such forces compete with each other, the bridge will break easily. That's why it's not normal to make the choice to fight there.

"Let me tell you something good, demon king. I don't know if you can believe it, but all of our power must have gone unharmed and into the demonic world."

"Well, that's impossible!

Aren't you? Why? "

"There is certainly not a zero chance that we can fight and cross. But there's no such thing as intact! On the way here, I saw the brave men. That means we didn't cross the bridge yet."

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"Even after that, we still have people we can trust. We have three of our best fighters!

Yveaam knows that Eliaura is capable enough to enter that number. It should have been recognized by its ancestors and have enough power to be feared by other races.

"So even if it's a battle, it can't be intact!

"... let me give you one more interesting piece of information."

"What...?

"The heroes crossed the magic world... before you crossed the bridge."

"Hmm!?

Yveam solidifies without instantly understanding the meaning of Rudolph's words.

"Yes, that's even more! The bridge is always reserved for Era Aura, and if there is a dispute, there must be information coming to us!

Rudolph loosens his cheeks slightly as he looks at her with a loud voice.

"That's why I'm saying it. The brave men passed unharmed."

"That's why..."

Then Akwinas put his hand on his shoulder to stop her words.

"... Akwinus?

Akwinus looks at Rudolph.

"Well, if I'm going to take your word honestly, then Era Aura...."

"... yes, he's the" Magus "on our side."

Again, the words were thrown out so that Yveam could unintentionally harden.

Pak Pak and Yveam are moving their mouths, but they don't have a voice. Because Rudolph's words were so shocking.

"It's because he told me about our side that we're moving forward with this operation."

"Era Aura betrayed me....?

Marione murmurs, but he doesn't entirely believe it, but if he does, it certainly explains why Rudolphs are attacking. Sure, because then we can cross the bridge intact.

"Hahaha, it seems that the existence of the 'Wizard Clan' is bound up with an indestructible edge even if betrayal is cut off. Can you believe it? My brothers betray my brothers."

"... that's a lie."

Hmm?

"What you're saying is unfounded! It's just a trick to upset us!

"... hah, now what will upset you even more? Well, if you don't want to believe it, you don't have to. But...."

Rudolph sees a spot with a chirp.

"If you actually look at it with your own eyes, can you believe it?

"... what are you saying...?

At that time, Yveam noticed a discomfort in his body.

Knowing that it's coming from your chest, you drop your gaze there.

That's funny. That's funny. That's funny.

Why --why ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

And why do you recognize that hand?

I don't want to think about it. I don't want to think about it. But we need to find out who owns it.

My face was distorted by fear of confirmation rather than pain.

Turn your face around and stare at the face of the person behind you.

Looking at that face, a feeling beyond astonishment penetrates your body.

Why... why are you there?

"Are you... Kilia?

--Bushu!

"Haha!?

Kilia pulls her arms out of Yveam's body and sees Yveam crumbling with no emotions.

There came a big shadow behind Kiria.

--Buuuuuuuu!

Kilia instantly bends over, avoids what appears to be a big shadow attack, and quickly moves from there to Rudolph's side.

Apparently he tried to wipe it out with a knife, but the wind pressure alone blew up the soldiers nearby.

"Chi."

The shadow was Akwinus, but he also neglected to protect Yveam, as it seemed that Kilia, a close friend, had never expected such an affair. No, I was wrong to leave it to Kilia.

Judom was also solidified as if he had been suddenly poked by something false.

"Heh, Your Majesty!

In the meantime, Marione rushed to Yveam with a strong expression and stared at Kiria.

"Kiriaaa! What are you doing?!

"Gh...."

"Heh, Your Majesty! Hello!

Marione supports Yveam's thin body.

Yveam rose desperately and stared at Kiria with incredible eyes.

What do you think, demon king?

I wanted to hear Kilia's words, but what I heard was Rudolph's.

"Chest pain... is it more painful than that? I'll tell you what, that pain is... the pain of betrayal."

It's a lie. This is a mistake.

I repeat this in my heart many times, but with this pain, I can undeniably understand that this is happening in reality.

And the reality is that Kilia stands on Rudolph's side.

"What... why... Kilia...?

Looking up desperately at the person who was close to him, bleeding so much blood as a companion.

"You... you're weak... but you're gripping me...?

That was all Yveam could think of. If you think so, suddenly the hate rises and you look at Rudolph like you're pointing your anger at him.

But Kilia won't answer her question. Earlier, no, unlike before, he looks at Yveam as if he were a worm crawling on the ground.

"Princess, look at reality. He... Kilia was a traitor."

Akwinus says calmly, but Yveam falls down big.

"That was a lie! That can't be happening! He's... Kilia's been with me since I was a kid... a friend! You're right, Killiah!

The words mixed with such sorrow flew, and Kilia, who had been silent until now, finally opened her mouth.

"Am I? That must be some mistake. I was created today for this day."

Yveam frowned as if Kilia was nothing but listening to the words.

"For this day? Produced? What are you talking about, Kilia?

"I'm identification number 03, Combat Specialist Valkyria. It's a man-made thing created for this day... ah, I made a mistake. It's called the" Magus Clan, "so it's called the" Magus Clan. "

When I saw her without changing her expression, it seemed like a joke to Yveam's ear. But of course, Kiria is seriously confessing.

"Valkyria... no way... no way"

Yveam stared at Akwinus with a sudden and surprising murmur.

"Do you know... Akwinus?

Akwinus looked at her face, gradually drawing blood from her face.

"More than that now, Marione, please take care of the princess..."

"What are you going to do?

"I'll let you take care of it."

Rudolph and Kilia stared sharply at each other.

"If I fight here, Your Majesty will suffer. You must heal your Majesty's wounds and return to the Devil's Land as soon as possible."

"Don't be ridiculous... but it's certainly dangerous for His Majesty to leave you in this state... yeah! You guys! Remember that! The Human race will destroy us all!

"Gu... Mari... fap..."

Marione declared that she would take Yveam and leave the scene.

I won't let you.

There was a man standing in front of Marione.

"Come, you...!?

"Fufufu, how dare you run away then... demon king"

There were people there, and a lot of people would fall asleep.

Anyway, it was Leowood King, the beast king with the great hyena of a lion.

Wow, at a time like this, even you.

Marione frowned steeply.

That should be it. It was a terrible situation for the King of [Beast Kingdom/Passion] to emerge when Yveam would have the same power as himself in such a critical situation.

Father.

Stay back, Legulus. The king of the beasts will take care of that demon.

Saying so to the First Prince Legulus, who was beside Leowood, he took off his cloak and gave it to Legulus.

And as you move your swollen muscles, aura, including air killing, bursts out of your body.

Marione seemed to feel that Leo Wood was not a rope from the atmosphere.

Without holding Yveam, the situation is definitely bad enough to win first. But it was certain that Yveam's life would be in danger if his wounds were not healed as soon as possible.

Marionette!

But there was another unexpected person on the spot.

Who is this person?

"--Schblers!?

It was Schblers, who was assigned to guard the border. You must have come in such a hurry, no, I can probably see that you didn't stop at all. Her clothes are disturbed by the evidence, and she is breathing with a lot of sweat.

However, it seems that she couldn't immediately understand why she came to this [Holy Land of Ordine], asking at a short distance. Maybe she thinks she's a traitor again.

Yveam himself is staring at her with his eyes slightly open.

Then, Shubras, who looked at the current situation and understood the situation, also moved his mouth without inadvertently approaching him.

"... Era Aura betrayed me."

"... what happened to Greald?

"... maybe..."

After watching Schblers' mouth, he understood that Greald had fallen into the hands of Elaora.

"Oh no... Greald..."

Regrettably, Yveam feels his body trembling with anger and grief.

But Marione still hasn't let go of her guard because she can't trust Schblers completely. If this is an act, it could be another sudden attack like Kilia's.

"Your Majesty!

Schufflers thought Yveam's condition was dangerous, and he tried to get closer.

"Stop!

"But, Marione! Your Majesty, this is a terrible wound!

"Don't move from there!

Marione strongly told me to stop my feet.

And Schblers looked around and understood why Marione was rebelling so strongly.

"... yes. Looks like we're in a lot of trouble here. And..."

Turn your gaze to Kiria near Rudolph.

"I wonder if Kilia... is that who Era Aura was talking about...?

"Hmm? What are you talking about?

"The body of Era Aura has changed dramatically."

"Suddenly?

"Yes, my body turned red and my magic and physical abilities improved tremendously. He seems to be the one who gave me that power. Besides, he said he wasn't swearing allegiance to His Majesty, he was swearing allegiance to only one."

Yveam, who was listening to Shubblers in silence,

"Hahahahahahaha...."

Her breath became rough because she didn't feel very good.

"Demon King, drink this."

"Hey, you! What the hell are you doing?

It was Judom who approached him, and he was about to let Yveam drink his little balls.

"Ju... Lord Judom..."

"This is a 'blood booster' to compensate for lost blood. In the meantime, the amount of this blood is Jabé. If you keep bleeding, you'll die. Believe me, Devil, I'm not your enemy."

Judom stares straight into her eyes. But the shock of being betrayed by Kilia, whom I trusted the most, prevented me from being honest.

But it was then.

--Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Suddenly a tinnitus struck all those who were there.

At the same time, you can feel a lot of magic unexpectedly and distort a part of the space.

And from that...

"Hmm? Where are we?... oh, come on, demon king, what's wrong with the contract...?

A person wearing a red robe appeared.