Kuro no Maou

The 15th of the month of fresh water.

The flag of the cross symbol flips over the Royal Sparda Seminary.The other day, the occupation was finally completely over.

On the 8th, I pushed through Spada City with the momentum of the broken bamboo. It was good until I found the perfect place to be based as a seminary, but soon afterwards there was a huge explosion caused by a huge golden flame and I had to abandon it.Even though the following generals thought it so pathetic that they were struck by magic with just one shot, when they saw the giant crater worn by the earth, they were confused to easily step in.

After all, the terrible magic of the Big Bang will never fly in again, and now Count Thorndale and his factions have taken possession of it with all their might.

There was no magical attack I feared, and it was good until I was able to take over the completely barren seminary, but the expression of the Count, who led a total of 4500 soldiers, was not pleasant.

"... we don't have time"

In the auditorium closed for military council, the skinny middle-aged man, Count Thorndale, said in front of the gathered officers.

"We invaded the capital Sparta a week early.The second barrier won't fall yet. "

On the table is a map of the large city of Sparta that was discovered at the seminary.

On top of it are messy writings and a variety of white and black pieces, large and small.

The second bulkhead of the capital Spada, separating the noble cities.Large black tokens were placed on each side, and the confronting white tokens were not allowed to enter.

"Why, why don't you fall?"

"Unfortunately, we are a large army, and each general who joins us is competing for merit and moving independently.Even if he attacked the enemy castle gate, he could not make use of the number of profits and failed to make a breakthrough because he only set it by his own hand. "

"The resistance of the enemy is much more intense than expected.As a capital, Spartans who don't have time to die are crazy. "

"That's not all.The enemy appears to be equipped with a large number of new projectile weapons or magic devices that have a very long range and allow for continuous firing.Infantry attacks are easily shattered, and bows and attack magic alone are enough to defeat them. "

"Ah, I'm sure it's the devil's weapon that I saw in that village of Alsace.I always thought it was an excuse for all the smelly boys who took over such a small country village... but the trouble is, there's no doubt that the enemy is actually deployed. "

Even if we pushed in with 100,000 troops, the reason why we couldn't break through the second barrier came out of each immediately.

And all of that is true.Everyone knew.No matter how large an army we are, it is not easy to defeat enemies who face a fierce and united defense battle just by moving on their own without the necessary cooperation.

"Okay, that's right.After a breathtaking attack on Galahad's fortress to the capital, we were a little overwhelmed.It's also the flavor of battle, I can't deny the part where there's nothing I can do, but it's time to cool my head. "

Count Thorndale shined round glasses with civilian details rather than knights, and once again looked at the gathered faces.

"Sir Eighth Apostle Eye said that he was deeply dissatisfied with the situation.Said he was bored and bored.According to the report, even today, it is a single person, and it is not going to be able to deploy. "

"Well, that's... troublesome."

"If we are sent here by the Apostle, we will not be able to do anything."

We unleashed the Galahad fortress and brought in the Crusades. With the same momentum, we broke through the outer walls of the capital, Spada, quickly.In this battle, there is no other prize but the Eighth Apostle Eye.

That's why no one wants to be any more active.Spada, the capital, is a splendid city comparable to Sinclair's metropolis.

How much would you expect to earn if you captured this rich metropolis?Alternatively, how much wealth will this land generate in the future?

This is the mountain where we can eat into the rights after the Spartan occupation.

"That's why we have to hurry up the offensive.I have already consulted other counts for assistance.Today, we're going to set ourselves up for the second barrier at the same time. "

"I see, my lord, the boulder!"

"I didn't know you already had a hand."

Suddenly, after the tribute to Count Thorndale, we move on to the next stage.

"The enemy's strength to defend the second barrier is unbearable.Each main gate should be avoided. "

First, the main gate on the east side, which confronts the Crusades.Enemy defenses are also concentrating their forces here.

"There are many black soldiers in the east gate with the demonic weapon of the example, and it seems that fierce attack magic has been fired.In addition, the great magic that burns in the gold shot here... has been confirmed several times. "

"It's no joke to attack such a place foolishly and honestly."

"Aren't you taking sides with the dragons?"

"Rumor has it the triangle hat witch did it."

"Nowadays, no one dresses like a triangle hat witch."

It is because we will not attack them that we can beat them so lightly.It is located on the west side, directly opposite the east side of the battalion.The enemy's defenses were on the weakest side.

"Next up is the north side, where our soldiers are concentrated, but it looks like there's still a fierce attack from the devil's weapon.Sparda's infantry was so eager to come out of the gate... that a general wearing black and golden helmets named Zenongart was waving fiercely. "

"Zeno... what? I've never heard of it."

"I don't think Spartan generals have a name like that."

"Well, anything is fine.It's none of our business. "

"The Marquis is certainly on the north side."

"Of course, if you are more courageous than usual, you may be able to take full advantage of this opportunity."

Since the marquis attacking from the north was not in a cooperative relationship, it was a sense that it would be profitable if it was exhausted successfully.It would be great if you attacked me flashy and attracted enemy defense.

"The south and west are relatively weak and defensive, but there are still more than 100 black soldiers with demonic weapons.Also, reinforcements from the north and east are quick to rush, and there is a high risk of being pushed back over time. "

"But this is the south and west of the Spada that can be attacked most easily now.I will work with Count Coburn on the south side to break through the second barrier tonight.All of you, do your best! "

Oops! And a powerful voice is sung.

The Count notifies each officer of his detailed maneuvers when he feels that this is the right place to fight.

"Look, the liver of the operation is now that an intruding force will attack the guard guarding the gate from behind than a broken barrier."

"The intrusion route is as shown here."

Each part of the second barrier depicted on the map is marked with a red cross.

Over the past week, the Crusade's ongoing attacks have pushed the wall itself to the limit of what is not permitted by the breach of the gate.

Depending on the location, some units have managed to drill holes in or break down the barrier, and there have been quite a few intrusions from there.Beyond this wall lies the noble city.A mountain of treasures.

But none of the troops who broke in first returned safely.

"This is where some of our forces broke in the other day.However, I have completed the magic first aid and have been watching.So here's the essence of the intrusion path. "

The enemies have been able to infiltrate once.The target is where it's damaged enough to collapse from now on.

Concentrate the magician's unit's fire, break down the barrier, open a breach, and bring in the elite.That's the basic course of the operation.

"This incoming unit is headed by..."

"Yes, Count, leave it to me!"

Ringing voices echo through the auditorium.

It's a beautiful blonde knight with blue eyes wearing a silver armor helmet.

"This is another brave thing, Miss Telesia."

"Please stop calling me that, My Lord.My father tasked me with the Knights of Terdia. "

Telesia, the third daughter of the Viscount of Teldia.

She took part in the Pandora expedition on behalf of her elderly father and led the soldiers of the Vicomte.

"Hahaha, that's right, excuse me.Captain Telesia is the best knight left in the final selection of the Order of the Cathedral (Temple Knights).I think I have the best skills in my army. "

Telesia, who was not the eldest son of the next term lord, but only three women, was appointed a soldier because of her high ability.

The Knights of the Cathedral (Temple Knights) is the mightiest Knights in the Sinclair Republic, led by the Fifth Apostle Johannes.Your Cathedral Knight is truly the elite of the elite.These are the knights of God who deserve to defend the sacred city of Elysion.

The Knights of the Cathedral (Temple Knights), the highest peak of such knights, is honored as a knight simply by being admitted to the entrance examination.Even if enrollment did not materialize, it was quite a foil of noble children that remained until the end of the exam.

Telesia, who showed such high strength, returned to his native Vicomte's territory and was assigned to the local Knights, where he was unfortunately playing his part.

"If you will acknowledge my strength, I will entrust this Telesia Teldia with the task of serving as the commander of this assault force!"

"Hmm...."

And seeing the Count roaring wildly,

"I've heard of Captain Telesia."

"Yes, during the previous breakthrough at Galahad Fortress, I was instrumental in scattering Spartan soldiers, but I saw it from afar."

"I wonder if the mighty Knights of Telesia, led by Captain Telesia, will meet the expectations of His Excellency the Count."

A voice praises Telesia.

However, there is no one who truly admires it.Assault units play a very dangerous role in this operation.

However, if the operation succeeds, the gates will be liberated and the city will fall into snowfall with dignity.Everyone thought that some credit would not be commensurate with the risk.

In that way, I raised my hand and Telesia was really convenient.

Count Thorndale, on the other hand, was a daughter I had known since I was a child.I recognize its strength, and there are parts that I don't hate.

So if she wants to run for merit, that's fine.And if the surroundings approve it, there's no reason to stop her.

All right, I'll leave the Knights of Terdia in charge of the assault force.

"Yes, thank you, Countess!Be sure to kick out the evil demons and open the gates to see!! "

Telesia's dazzling voice echoes loudly.

To that confident woman, Count Thorndale gave a piece of advice with a slightly shaded expression.

"Captain Telesia, be careful with the" Reaper "-----"

A roar echoes through the sky of Spada dyed in red at dusk.

"Now, all troops! Follow me!!"

Wooooooooo! And with a majesty, the Knights of Teldia, led by Knight Telesia, broke into the second barrier, which opened a big rift.

The neck and tail are good. As planned, the barrier we were aiming for opened up a splendid breach with the magic of the Warlock's army's attack on the castle.There are very few enemies against the Wall.

Attacks from enemy units that can only be watched can't be as effective as water on burnt stones.By now, the Knights of Terdia had broken through the Wall in a hurry to call for backup, but by then, the Knights of Terdia had broken into the interior.

Keep going straight. Turn right three blocks away.

Yes, onee-sama!

A waitress girl walking alongside Telesia answered by holding the map in one hand.

Travelling along the Wall is the best way to get to the Gate at the shortest distance, but of course there is a better chance of pairing up with enemy defenses.

To a certain extent, it is Telesia's operation to enter a noble city and from there to the gate to poke the back of the enemy.

This is the first city to step foot in, but it is also a noble city with wide roads and beautiful maintenance.This area is not particularly complicated, the roads are relatively easy to understand, the map is checked beforehand, and the invasion route is knocked into the head, including spare parts.

I have heard that there have been several units that have broken down the second barrier and broken into the noble city in the past week.Most of them were predators to looting by their own squads, aiming for property in noble mansions, but some of them would have broken in with the same clear operational intent as themselves.

However, the troops that entered the noble city are in a state of great anxiety.

The soldier who ran back for his life said to himself: "Reaper."

"Onee-sama, will the Reaper come out?"

"What is Reaper, stupid?"

Said a dark knight with a giant sickle, driven by an immortal horse.

The soldiers just show up and collapse... and the next moment they wake up like zombies.

Those who go mad with a lot of fear go on, and they're not going to fight Matomo.

But those who miraculously came back from such chaos testified that they all heard a woman sing.It was a strange melody in my ear, and when I heard the sole, it was a sign that the Reaper was coming....

"Reaper and others are just excuses for foolishness floating around in looting.To make a little noise about the undead is simply not enough to realize that we are a holy army. "

"That can't be helped.Because not everyone is as clean, beautiful and noble as onee-sama. "

"Speaking of the Crusades, these are just gatherings.But that's why I burn my faith and crush my demons.If there really is a reaper, I will pierce it with my holy spear and destroy it. "

Uplifted, Telesia Lance combines vibrant blue decoration on the tip of the silver (mythrill) to create a magnificent yet high-performance dish.

Its spear, which harbors the power of a strong light attribute, can purify a herd of zombies with just a light swing.

"Onee-sama is a driftstone! He looks like a holy knight!"

"Mmm, it's about time... hold tight"

Fortunately, the road went smoothly.Without a single soldier, he pushed through the noble city of dusk at full speed.

So, if we get out of here, we're almost straight to the back of the gate.

Luaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

It wasn't the screaming of a woman... that arrived in the wind.

The tall soprano voice resonates with a definite melody.It was strange to hear the sound of singing in the opera amidst the tension running through the enemy land.

Yes, the suspicion that a beautiful voice could not be heard in a place like this gave Telesia confidence.

This is the voice of a woman saying that this is the sign that the Reaper will come.

"Watch out! The enemy is coming -----"

When he raised his voice, the reaper appeared.

Across the running path, a large black shadow illuminated by the backlight carrying the sunset - no, it was colored in black.

Reaper.

Although I said it was stupid, it was the only feeling that came to mind the moment I saw it.

For it is a woeful black scythe that rises high above its head.

The aura of spooky magic swirling through the sword of a large sickle shows that it is not just a false threat.Above all, the voice of the woman still in my ear seemed to be coming from the scythe.

"Shinigami....."

"Reaper!?"

"You really were there!"

"Ah, don't be a coward!"

Reflectively scolding a screaming voice, I can deeply understand how it feels.

A dark knight with a large scythe.Wearing black armor, it is a horse with an astonishing design like the King of the Devil, and a horse with a fully armed Black Knight.The creepy glitter of hyenas revealed it was a real immortal horse (Nightmare).

There was no lie or exaggeration in the testimony of the fleeing soldier.Reaper is appearing with the same prestige as rumored.

But that's why Telesia accepted reality as it is.

Enemy Cavalry Attack!Take the spear and intercept! "

It's not a real Reaper, it's an enemy general.

Immediately behind the reaper, there are about twenty cavalry soldiers dressed in black, commonly known as "black soldiers."Apart from Reaper, only one person wears a heavy armor.It features a helmet shaped like a wolf's ear.Everyone else is wearing black costumes and light armor, and doesn't have one of the lances.

But the Black Army has the Devil's weapon.It would be a light outfit because it is possible to attack unilaterally from a distance.Telesia analyzes the presence as more like a Magic Cavalry (Equestrian) specializing in Interpersonal Attacks.

In such a black cavalry, the reaper and werewolf ears wearing armor helmets must be a particularly powerful piece of equipment, not just a sham.

"Don't be fooled by the look of the Reaper.I'll take care of him personally!Others are just a small group, let's fight back!! "

"God bless onee-sama!"

Interception!

Hold your spear! Stay away from the horses! "

According to the commander's powerful words, the soldiers managed to move towards interception without causing panic.

We're still close to the enemy.I was attacked at a time like an ambush, but there would still be enough time to form a spear if I calmed down.

Therefore, Telesia tightened her mind that the battle was between herself and the Reaper.

As a pious cross, and as a knight, it is the supreme purpose to take down the generals of the demons.

That Reaper must be more than just a bluff. He must have kicked out a bunch of intruders.Intense magic, a horrible aura of darkness.

He's the biggest thing I've ever seen on the battlefield.

"I've been waiting for someone like you... come on!"

At that moment, I raised my proud spear grandly.

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It was Telesia's ability to make a high-armored metal sound and strike.

The distance was certainly still there.However, with a strong intuition that ran through like thunder, I deployed the defensive magic "Lux Shield" without a chant.

Thanks to this, I managed to prevent the Reaper from attacking my face, which was peeling out of my helmet.

Yes, it was only an attack directed at me that was successful.

"Gwaaaaahh!!"

The screams of the soldiers echo at the same time as a burst sound that can be played.

Soldiers who formed spears and were waiting for enemy cavalry raids bled out one after the other and fell down.

The enemy is still more than 100 meters away.But it wasn't an arrow or attack magic, the ranged attack hit the soldiers.

"Oh my God, this is the Devil's weapon!"

I've seen it from afar during several front gate attacks, but I've never seen it up close.

So Telesia finally understood that a long-range weapon called the Devil's Weapon was firing hard pebble-like bullets faster than an arrow by a bursting explosion.

Above all, it's faster. It feels faster to fire until the next bullet is fired than the speed at which it flies.It is not comparable to bows or crossbows.This is faster than what we saw in the battle at the main gate.

A weapon stood by the cavalry behind the reaper.From the tip of the barrel, there was a glimmer of lightning and countless bullets approaching the Knights.That's exactly what an iron storm looks like.

"الملران بيمان ناية تلمييي الماية لمنم --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Telesia developed an intermediate range defense magic of light attributes with an abbreviated chant (short spelling).In just a few seconds, the fastest deployment in my life succeeded, but how many soldiers fell in those seconds.

There was no room for thought or regret.

"Come on, scatter! If it solidifies, it'll just make you an enemy!"

The "Luminous Wall (Lux Waldefan)" has been expanded to cover a wide stretch of road.The wall of light was shattered with tremendous momentum by the fierce and continuous shooting of the enemy, but I was able to give my allies enough time to scatter.

"I will continue to prevent enemy attacks!Come closer and defeat them! "

Scary Ranged Weapons. There's nothing more we can do to confront them.

A lot of people have fallen, but we're still overwhelmed.

If the enemy cavalry storms like this, it will bring some sacrifice into the turmoil - a thought thwarted by the enemy cavalry's sudden stoppage.

If you want to use ranged weapons, it's best to keep your distance.The enemy with the devil's weapon only understood the obvious.

The enemy cavalry jumps off as fast as the horses slow down, lands as they roll on the ground, and runs immediately with their weapons in place.The movement is quick and sophisticated.Not just a cavalry... Telesia felt dizzy when she realized that she was well trained to use this devil's weapon efficiently.

"But you're in a hurry, Reaper!It's stupid to stick it in!! "

As opposed to the rapid deployment of enemy cavalry, only the Reaper and the wolf ears immediately behind him show their assault readiness from the front without slowing down at all.

They will be hungry to see themselves as generals and take a breath.

However, this Telesia is the elite knight who remains until the final selection of the Knights of the Cathedral (Temple Knights).Previously, the opponent could have been easily reaped with the Reaper's sickle.

"I'm not gonna do that! Eat it, Okiyoshi----"

Telesia's special strike, "Full Charge Thrust," was about to explode towards the reaper who was stepping in time.

"What, did you fly!?"

On the side, not the top.With incredible lightness from that giant body, the reaper dances in the universe.

Dogan! The immortal horse (Nightmare) 's hoof was stepped on by the rising brick wall, not the ground.

A four-storey brick building that connects houses on the street.Reaper ran over the wall.

"Did you, like, turn the wall, you idiot!?"

But what's hard to believe is that horses ran through the walls of the building.

The reaper flew to the left, avoiding himself waiting.His left hand, showcasing the mystery of running walls, held a weapon different from the scythe.

A large black steel weapon is something I've never seen before.But I soon realized what it was.

Sole has the appearance of a bundle of Devil's weapons.There are six iron barrels of bullets in a circle.

How powerful is it that a bullet is ejected from it -- it was actually fired before I imagined it.

"Gyaaaaaaaaaa!!"

"Sit down! Run the wall--"

Against the Knights of Terdia on the streets, the Reapers, running through the walls of the building, shoot violently at the defenseless side.

There is no way that we can handle it.The leading Telesia defends against attacks that continue to be fired from subsequent soldiers.Otherwise, there is not enough magician to deploy defensive magic in response to Reaper attacks instantly.

"Damn, there's another ride coming!"

"Run, in a place like this..."

The screams go on and on.

A wolf ear followed by Reaper jumped into the opposite building.

The horse abandoned and the black armor of the wolf's ears flew to the wall alone, but with a fierce magical sparkle from his back, he put up a large demon weapon and knocked down the shot.

The Knights of Terdia were shot in unilaterally from left to right, and the death rose instantly.I can't stop it, and I can't stop it.

Just two attacks. But unilaterally ravaged by terrible manoeuvre and fire.

"Oh no, they're behind me...."

The two horsemen, who ran through the wall, descended again into the street after passing the Knights.Then, from behind, a bullet storm comes in line.I was supposed to be facing the enemy from the front, but if I was careful, I'd be exposed to a pinch.

There's nothing you can do if you get an unimaginable onslaught from the front and back.All I can do is watch the butterflies and soldiers fall down too soon.

"Kh, don't do it like this!"

Two letters of total annihilation glitter in the back of your brain.

What an unusual defeat. Destroy the Knights they led without taking on one of their enemies.

Before the unacceptable reality, Telesia was lost.

Reaper just has a big scythe, so don't call it that.Its most terrifying ability is not to shoot with the devil's weapon.

"Ooh."

"Haaaaaaaaa...."

"Ghuuu, Ngaaaaaaa!!"

The corpse rose up roaring.

With bullets in the middle of his chest, the spear soldiers who dyed his torso brightly red rose one after the other.

They strip out their teeth and attack their companions who are still alive next to them, like starving beasts.

Telesia is no exception.

"Uhh... ahh..."

Telesia finally noticed that she was grabbed by the leg she was wearing.

The samurai of the girl next door had long been dead and turned into a zombie.

"Kh-----"

Telesia could not shake down a prized spear of light that could easily be extinguished with a swing, such as a low-grade undead zombie.

Ever since she was appointed to the Knights of Terdia, the samurai's girlfriend, who had always admired onee-sama, onee-sama, was exactly like her sister - hence her hesitation.

"Uhhhhhhhhhhh!?"

The girl-child who turned into a zombie exerts an unimaginable power, dragging Telesia down from the horse in a breath.

For a moment, your vision was dimmed by the impact of the horse fall.

Re-opening Telesia's eyes were the sky of Sparda dyed bright red like blood and the face of a samurai of a girl with half her head bounced and flew.

And it was all a hell of a sight where the soldiers with the faces they knew peeled their teeth out like starving dogs and looked down at themselves.