Kuro no Maou

"If His Majesty King Leonhalt is attacked and First Prince Eisenhalt betrays his enemies - it is I, Wilhart Tristan Sparda, who will succeed the throne!

Yes, Wilhart screamed.

The Second Prince of Sparta.Neither sword nor magic can be handled by Loku, my poor prince.

The Second Prince, who no one had a shard of expectation, stood before anyone in danger of Sparda's survival.

"Ring the bell and this capital Spada will be a battlefield from today!

You must be prepared.The enemy is approaching and there is no respite.

The Galahad fortress fell.King Leonhart is dead.Prince Eisenhalt betrayed me.Despair is a terrible thing to do, but I don't have time to mourn it.

The people who are gathered here now are responsible for the country called Sparta.Under any worst circumstances, we must act to break it down.

So Wilhart screamed.

Believe it is your duty, born as a royal family.

"Intercept with all remaining troops in Sparta.Call in all reserves urgently, and call in extra recruits.Now we have to quickly build a defense system and even one of them has a lot of soldiers. "

There is not much left in the defense of the capital Sparta.

With the Galahad Mountains, the only line of defense from the Daedalus side is the Galahad Fortress.

The Crusade threat has been recognized since the last battle.In addition, there has been Avalon's betrayal this time, and we need to divide our troops into your defenses.

We are pulling more troops out of the capital's defenses than last time to fill a few holes out of the Galahad stronghold.The defense of the capital will be 30% lower than usual.

Thus, the main force of the Spartan army, which had gathered in the Galahad fortress, perished with despicable betrayal.

I don't know how many of them are left now.I wish I had abandoned the fortress and returned to the capital, but I wouldn't expect much.

"This moment is a life-threatening crisis for Sparta.All those who disagree with my succession to the throne and the defense of the capital. "

"No objection"

"I hereby approve the succession to the throne of His Royal Highness Prince Wilhart II."

Long live King Wilhart.

"Thank you for your imperative to defend the capital."

The birth of a new king, so blessed, will never happen since Sparta was founded.

But those gathered admitted it.I have to admit it.Wilhart's becoming King Sparta is the fastest way to unite the country now that King Leonhart is suddenly dead.

Wilhart is the king's son, even though he is not expected.It is the blood of a legitimate royal family and holds the second place in the throne succession.Now that Eisenhalt had turned his back on the enemy, there was no one to oppose it.

Thus, the imperial castle recovered from the shock caused by the worst report, and immediately proceeded with the defensive posture of the capital Sparda under the direction of the new King Wilhart.

But still, I lost it too late.The Crusades reached Sparta at the end of the day.

"--Me, the barrier has been breached!

Dan, Wilhart hit the round table with his fist.

At the earliest possible speed, I was going to gather my troops to the third bulkhead around the Sparda.

However, the Crusades marched faster than expected.The Crusades attacked and destroyed the main gate before it was fully fortified.

"There is also Prince Eisenhalt at the main gate of the University of Tokyo, and we have confirmed sightings that he destroyed the main gate with the same weapons and power as the Eighth Apostle Eye."

"I see, brother... okay, tell the soldiers thoroughly.The enemy is deceiving Prince Eisenhalt.That's not Sparda's First Prince anymore, brother.I don't hesitate to look at him. "

Wilhart breathed deeply into the newly confirmed information and pressed for the order.

Somewhere in my mind, there was an expectation that maybe.

But everything was true.My brother Eisenhalt has now become the Eighth Apostle Eye, making it the worst enemy to attack Sparta.

In this case, it does not matter whether Eisenhalt turned around at his own will, whether he was robbed and manipulated, or whether the body was used.However, it is important that the First Prince, who was loved by the people, be recognized as an enemy.

Therefore, it is the most appropriate interpretation to say that the enemy is deceiving Prince Eisenhalt by cowardly means.

"Lower the defense line to the second barrier.Fight on the front lines as slowly as you can and slow your enemies down a bit. "

The main gate has already been completely destroyed, and at this moment 100,000 crusaders have collapsed into the capital.

As soon as possible, the damage to the city is inevitable.

"Quickly evacuate the eastern inhabitants to the noble city.North, south, west, the enemy is still out there.Let those near the outer perimeter escape, and let those near the inner perimeter enter the noble city. "

With the breach of the Third Barrier, which surrounds all of the capital, the outer perimeter of the civilian population can no longer completely prevent the Crusades from invading.

And it's too soon for the Crusades to attack and breach the Wall.The residents are still preparing for evacuation.

How many people can escape safely... No, how many will be killed by the Crusades.Just imagine, and Wilhart will feel his whole body freezing.

Oh, for the first time, Wilhart realized this was the situation Chrono feared the most.

"Your Majesty, the Crusades that have crossed the main gate of Dongdae are headed straight for the Second Wall by the 8th Apostle Eye's main unit."

"About half of the invading Crusades are scattered around the city.Perhaps the entire army is out of control and most of these are operating for looting purposes. "

"The Crusades outside are moving north."

"From the Galahad side, it seems that more Crusades are coming.The total number is already well over 100,000. "

There are only reports of a deteriorating war situation.

It is already midnight when the sun sets, and the city of Spada is beginning to spread not only the night lights, but also the red and burning battlefield fires.

How many sacrifices will be made this evening?

Wilhart desperately shakes away his hopeless thoughts.I want to know how to save a lot of lives.

"... call Minister Zanalius of the Pandemonium."

"Yes, Your Majesty. The minister is already waiting outside."

When the door was opened, Minister Zanalius gracefully entered the room dressed in Kichiri and Karamara-style attire despite the night.

Diplomatic envoy Zanalius has become a permanent resident minister in Sparta and responsible for diplomacy with the formal establishment of an alliance with Sparta.

Minister Zanalius, who brought two men and two women to Homkurus, bowed respectfully before King Wilhart.

"The new King Spartan, His Majesty Wilhart.Minister Zanalius, welcome aboard. "

"Face up. In the matter of urgency, I would like to make a straightforward statement.Can we evacuate my Spartan people to the Pandemonium with a diversion? "

Zanalius raised her face and replied with a full smile that correctly addressed the customer.

"Of course!Below Spada's Royal Castle, there is an unlimited number of Transfer Magic Factions already in operation.I would be happy to invite any of you to our country. "

"Thank you very much."

Is there any other country so willing to take on the people in danger of exile unconditionally?

Zanalius does not look bad and offers to accept the evacuees.

Even if Chrono wishes, it is a fact that it will take a lot of effort to realize it.And whether Sparda will be able to pay for the cost.

Wilhart thought that he would be somewhat reluctant or subject to some conditions, but he was admitted to being overwhelming.

"All thanks be to the mercy of our Lord Kronor.It is Krono's wish to save Sparta, and for that we are all working together through the Spirit. "

"I was expecting something like this."

"Her Majesty Queen Lily is brilliant.In the worst case scenario, the Pandemonium is already ready to host many refugees. "

Lily and I didn't expect the Galahad fortress to fall overnight and allow the capital Sparta to invade.

But I thought there was a need to embrace large numbers of people into the pandemonium.It is obvious that if the cross-sectarian forces rise all over the continent, there will be a large number of refugees.

It is the Cross religion that despises all races except humans as demons, and its annihilation.

I am not just a refugee who has been chased from my country.If the Crusades find us, we will inevitably be killed, a pathetic prey.

And Krono wants to save that kind of existence.

That's why Lily was preparing in advance.To save those whom Chrono wants to save.

Lily has also created a system to efficiently utilize and utilize those who have been saved.

Every day, with the brainwashing magic drifted by Vision, no matter what the ideological holders, in a week you will be a "good boy" who swears allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Lily.

"It's as thoughtful as predicting.But I can't thank you enough.I'll never forget this. "

"Of course not.We can fulfill our destiny and our supreme joy.Thank you for the wise decision of King Wilhart, who relied on the Pandemonium. "

First of all, Wilhart breathes relief when he sees a way to help more refugees.

Then he put down one beat and asked Zanalius another.

"Do you have any idea what the Krono and Pandemonium armies are doing with the Dakia defenses?"

"Yes, we have received reports that we are currently on our way to the capital, Sparta, at full speed."

I see. The Avalon army. "

"We pulled the troops away from the border, as if they were in line with the Crusades' breach of the Galahad Fortress.The Avalons have retreated, so the 2nd Battalion, Tempest, has left some of their defenses in Fort Dakia and is headed this way. "

"Telepathy is a fast way to communicate.I wish I had studied my Sparta more seriously. "

"No, this is all thanks to the great help of Her Majesty Queen Lily.Without the protection of the Fairy Queen, it would be difficult to put it into practice. "

Wilhart felt sincerely grateful for telepathic communications to Zanalius, who spoke of information that had not yet arrived here, such as the withdrawal of the Avalon army.

The sooner the information is communicated, the more time it takes to counter it.

If the telepathic communication with Fort Galahad had been possible, we would have been able to intercept the third barrier in time.

And there's nothing I can do about it.

"Your Majesty, I have received a message from my lord, Krono."

Um, let me ask you something.

"His Majesty King Wilhart, the following Spartan eminent ministers and knights have also been prepared to evacuate to the Pandemonium."

"... I see."

Chrono says run.

It is impossible to completely destroy the Crusades from Sparta as soon as possible.

"Thank you for your advice.But I am King Sparta, and I am the last to escape.Fight the invaders in this royal castle whenever possible. "

The receptionist, Elina, was at the Adventurers Guild School Branch when the emergency bell rang.

As the person in charge of rank 5 adventurer "Element Master", he rose to Sparda Adventurer Guild Headquarters last year, but today he came to the school branch of the old nest.

Of course, it was the Alliance Master who was interested in the campus branch, and Erina just happened to be there to help.

Thus, Elina heard the bell in the evening when she packed the materials to take back to headquarters and packed them into her bag.

"What the hell is going on...."

Since then, the Adventurer Alliance has gone from top to bottom.

The Galahad fortress has fallen and the Crusades are approaching.At first, I thought it was some kind of joke, no, a bad false alarm.

Over time, however, the report continues to arrive and learns that it is official.

By the time the sun set and the evening books came down, Erina stood at the reception desk of the school branch and was in the process of recruiting all the adventurers present for the Spartan army on an ad hoc basis.

Many adventurers are heading to Galahad Fortress, as a fourth team, the Gladiators, has already been assembled as an emergency quest.But there are still quite a few adventurers here.

Someone who simply did not receive an Emergency Quest, someone who just returned today, etc.

They were invited to participate in the capital defense from one end to the other.

The Alliance Master on the spot will take the lead and promptly send the Adventurer to the scene on instructions from the Spartan Army to receive the Emergency Quest "Capital Defense".

While standing at the reception of the familiar school branch, Erina heard roars from afar, and felt that the capital Spada was being transformed into a battlefield.

"... hah, it's over"

How long has it been?Successfully dispatched the campus branch and the surrounding adventurers, and finally the entrance was unmanned, in addition to the guild staff.

The work is done.

But the battle is not over.

Outside the Alliance, there were screams and furies, and a large number of residents appeared to be beginning to evacuate.

"Good day, Elina."

"Ah, good work, Alliance Master."

The Alliance Master who holds the Sparda Adventurer Alliance is an Elf Old Man.The white bearded lean has an atmosphere of a hundred years, but unexpectedly the replacement of the position of Guild Master is fierce.

But no one can become an Alliance Master without incompetence.The current Alliance Master has been involved not only with adventurers, but also with the Royal Palace, and has not underperformed his responsible role.

I'm sorry, but I have to get back to HQ and get back to work.

"I understand."

"There's a carriage in the back.I'll be leaving soon. "

Elina quickly packed her bags and headed for the carriage.

The carriage with the emblem of the Adventurers Guild is quite a fine construction.Large box-shaped and can accommodate a considerable number of people.

But now, with the Alliance Master, Elina, and a few other staff aboard, the car is a little lonely.

"Let me out."

Yes!

The carriage starts running.

More intense battle sounds come to Elina's ears than when she was in the Alliance.

"Such a burning city...?

"Looks like they really broke through the front gate.I didn't know there was a fire up there. "

Looking through the window, I saw a red glow in the distance and black smoke rising in the night sky.

Some battle conditions were also delivered to the Alliance.I hear that the main gate has been breached and the enemy has begun to infiltrate the city.

However, when I witnessed fires rising everywhere, I felt even more real.

Elina held her trembling hand and hoped to get to headquarters as soon as possible.

Alliance HQ is located in a noble city that crosses the Second Wall and is currently under construction as a line of defense.If we escape there, we'll be much safer than here.

Many inhabitants would run away from the dark city without knowing when their enemies would leave... but Erina couldn't afford to think about it.

I was just scared now.

She is the guild receptionist.The job of sending out the fighters.Fighting is not a job.A helpless, just an elf woman.

Dog, dog, dog, dog, dog, dog, dog.

When I was sinking into a dark thought trapped in fear, suddenly shock and roar struck me.

"Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

He was screaming aggressively.All she can do is scream.

"Hah... hah..."

It was too sudden.

If you notice, your vision is sideways.

He's down. But it's still strange.Even if it causes a slightly dull upper body, it still looks sideways in the car.

After a while, Erina realized that the carriage had finally rolled over and stopped.

"Ugh... is everybody okay?"

Eh, ah, yes.

Erina replied in a careless manner.The rest of the staff are similar.

Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, such as a strong blow to the head.

But the good news for them was it was all.

Hey, guys inside, get out.

"Come on out.Before they light it up. "

It wasn't an accident. I was attacked.

The wagon carrying Elina was attacked in the middle of the road.