Kuro no Maou

Early morning on the 16th of the month of Shimizu.

"... you're at your limit."

A home mansion in Spada.I sat on the sofa in the living room wearing "Maximilian Armor" and murmured.

"Yes, I see. The second barrier is gone."

Lily, sitting face-to-face, gracefully sipped the teacup at a young age and agreed with me.

Over the past week, both I and the Pandemonium army have fought in a frenzy.Through the battle. Even without self-praise, the second barrier is holding up until today because of our struggle.

Our soldiers, armed with guns, were deployed everywhere.

The eastern Great Main Gate, where the most enemies attack, has always been fought by a team of magicians led by Fiona, backing off their onslaught with unstinting fire support.

In the north, where the next enemy attack was thriving, I was able to successfully defend the gate with the help of Zenongart and his Knights of Chaos.

And I lead a maneuverable heavy cavalry (catapults), running around the noble city every day to support each gate and intercept enemy forces that have invaded the barrier.

Fully armed heavy cavalry with ancient guns, EA (ether arms) series, ancient armor (ancient gear) "Hellhound" Primes, and evolved "Prison Gate Key Engrave Doom" forces cleared all the invading enemy units in just 20 cavalry units.

Run to the scene with horseback riding speed, shoot and kill unilaterally from the outrange with gun range and fire power. The more dead the enemy, the more Zombied the "Prison Gate Key Engrave Doom" will confuse the enemy.This is a must fight to destroy enemy forces while keeping our damage under control.

Thanks to you, my Heavy Cavalry hasn't even allowed one vacancy, to the extent that we've got a few wounded.

But even with a lot of opponents, it's about 300 squadrons.

Surrounded by more than a thousand enemies, a handful of heavy-duty cavalry and more will be destroyed in no time.Forced breakthroughs with me and Prim will forgive many dropouts.

That's why I've carefully determined the number of enemies to fight... but if they break through the gate and fall into the avalanche at once, it's impossible to stop them without seeing them.

"Even today, the Eighth Apostle Eye is coming out."

"Well... that makes sense. They're attacking in a hurry."

From yesterday evening to this morning, an unprecedented defensive battle took place.

Led by invading troops named the Knights of Terdia, they crushed small numbers of invaders from all over the world one after the other, and if they can afford to leave, they enter the gate to support them and shoot them down, then they will be zombied.

The enemy's onslaught converged with dawn, so I returned to my home mansion where I was based.I'd like to take a nap, but I'm not comfortable sleeping in this situation.

"I wanted to do more before Eye became active, and the nobles who were moving on their own wanted to work together to some extent to attack."

Really?

"Yeah, the knight who caught me first made me throw up.Um, is it TV? "

"It's Telesia, Your Majesty."

Oh, that's the name.

Rottenmayer, the Homunkurusmade chief who stood by, corrected the knight's name while pouring tea into the empty cup.

I didn't know his name either, but he was a brilliant silver armor helmet that stood out from sight.I thought I'd be in a good position, and I was trying to catch him if I could.

Her troops were destroyed in no time, so the defeating soldiers were right to let go and give priority to capturing the knight who was gathered by the zombies and crying.

"Anything else?"

"Nothing serious. The nobles who are in conflict with the nobles in the cooperative relationship, I know the relationship in a little detail."

Did you kill him already?

"I sent it to the pandemonium. Let's say he's the third daughter of the Vicomte.I have to treat him as a noble prisoner. "

Nikoniko smiled at Lily, but this was another smile she was planning.

Will it be used for human experiments?Even so, I don't think I'm going to stop at all... oh, shit, I've been fighting all week and it's like my heart's getting rough.

"Chrono has fought enough.The Spartans are quite ready to evacuate to the Pandemonium. "

"Oh, I guess this is the time to leave."

I knew it, but I couldn't say it because I still had resistance.

Lily was right, I tried to evacuate her as much as I could.I don't want to forcibly take you to the Pandemonium, even if you're determined to stay in the Sparta.

I understand from the outset that no one can be saved.In addition, Lily was prepared to help as many people as she could.

You should call me Wagamama any more.

"Retreat from Sparta. Notify all Pandemonium troops."

I'm sorry about the Spartans, but I'm in a position to save the lives of 1500 soldiers.I'm not gonna let you fight until you're the last one.I'm sure you'll disagree, but I'll keep you posted on our retreat.

Roger that.

And Lily put her hands on her head, and she roared and telepathized.

After the Pandemonium army rendezvous, Lily kept the entire army in command of the Mansion.Telepathy functions above all as an information and communication system.

Starting with Sariel's aerial reconnaissance, soldiers from various locations gathered to Lily in real time to give instructions on how to respond.

Normally, countless pieces of information gathered do not go straight to the general.Through non-commissioned officers and officers, information such as priority is sorted and reported up to a certain extent.Quick reporting is important, but so is accuracy.

I hurriedly reported that the enemy appeared, but it was just a mistake, heh, then it won't be over.If an enemy appears, I want to know where it is, how big it is, how it is organized, and how far it will go as a commander.

However, in the case of Lily, it is a specification that accepts all sorts of miscellaneous information.This is because Lily herself is confident in processing the information that she has accumulated.

Grand Duke Joseph of Karamara said that Lily's greatest feature is her ability to process huge amounts of information by herself.He said that he was collecting all the information in the country in the same way that Pandemonium ruled.

In contrast, Lily herself said that she could only do it because there was an original monolith, and that it wasn't a big deal because using the "Queen of Lightning (Overaccelerator)" would enhance her computing ability many times, so... I was surprised to hear that the "Demon of Lightning (Overaccelerator)" not only enhances her concentration to use magic, but can also be used in that direction for the first time.

Anyway, Lily seems to have a supercomputer brain, so her command is working fine.

Telepathy communication itself was also used in Alsace, but this time it is an unparalleled range of operations.The inside of the second bulkhead alone is quite large.

No amount of Lily can cover this range by herself.

Therefore, we need a person to relay telepathy, and it is that "thought control device (fairying)" that gives that function.

The original "Thought Control Device (Angel Ring)" also had telepathic communication capabilities built into it.Thanks to that, the Experimental Unit (Hand Red Numbers) was highly coordinated.

As far as I'm concerned, I don't feel comfortable relying on the ring... but if I don't rely on him anymore, the country itself of Pandemonium will not be established.

I use anything I can.Therefore, at present, telepathic communicators equipped with "thought control devices (fairy rings)" are formally employed in the Pandemonium army.

This communicator communicates battlefield information to Lily in real time, and at the same time receives orders for it.

Honestly, we have no officer training, and this is how we move our troops because we are able to exchange quick and accurate information through this telepathic communication.I don't think we actually support the strength of the Pandemonium army over the ancient weapons.

Well then, I'll retreat from the nearest monolith one by one.

"But the Dark Knights are the only ones left.We want to stick until Sparta's castle falls. "

"Well... then, why don't you force Prince Wilhart to take him to the Pandemonium?"

"No, I don't want to stay just to make Will do it."

"Yeah, I know. I know exactly how Chrono feels."

Lily is out of the box.

No, I'm sure you'll tell Fiona or Sariel about my chest.

This capital, Sparda, is being invaded.If we don't fight to the end, we'll be sick.

I've killed them pretty much in the past week... but it's not enough.Not enough. They're coming out in countless numbers.

"Fine, let's fight to the brink. But -----"

"Don't worry, I can do it."

I will not fight the Eighth Apostle Eye in this situation.Even if he was in front of me, I would definitely leave without a hand.

Even if we were lucky enough to take him down, the Crusades would never stop.

That's why it's not now. When we have to defeat the Apostle, we will always come around... No, next time, we will defeat him.The Apostle and the Crusades. Both of them have the power to defeat.

Say goodbye to this mansion today.

"Unfortunately,"

"I'm not.I mean, did you choose it here with Fiona? "

Speaking of which, you bought this Mansion after Lily left.Take control of the cursed Mansion yourself.

It's not funny for Lily because it's just stuffed with memories of me and Fiona.

But when you say that with a mean smile on your face, don't come.

"Don't be jealous of me."

"Fufufu, that's good. I'll get you a better place for the pandemonium."

Lily, who seemed very satisfied, was indeed the queen's pendulum.

Meanwhile, I feel like a creep.

Lily, I think you should understand a little bit more about how men feel when they tell you to prepare a place to live for a girl.

The Crusaders have also roughened the Mansion, so I carefully blackened it.Now we can fully wield our power as a cursed mansion.

If there are any of them treading in indiscretionarily, please give them a full welcome.

Someday, I'll be back.

That's what we said, we left the Mansion behind.

At the time of departure, the "Knights of Darkness" were in full swing.Only a few dozen soldiers left in the Mansion will accompany them.

Each unit placed at the North-East Gate will not rendezvous here, as it transfers from one monolith to another in the noble city.You all fought well.Zenongart seems to have fought a lot.

You'll have to reward me later.But you don't know the price of a reward for your work on the battlefield... well, it's not up to me anyway.I leave it to Her Majesty Queen Lily.

"How's the Crusade?"

"There seems to be no movement now.But they're forming a large army. "

Lily, who was still flying over Sparta, gave me information from Saliel, who was still on her lap.

There are some white horse carriages (battlefield specs) that Her Majesty deserves, but Lily's prime seat is still on my lap.And nobody blames it.

Anyway, thanks to Sariel, I can figure out the rough enemy movements.You can't hide the whole army as much as you want.If you look from the sky, you'll see what's going on.

According to that, it is clear that each nobleman can show up and try to attack simultaneously.

"If they're going to set it up, they're going to aim for the night."

"I've been shot in pieces for the past week.You'd think it would be better to be mistaken for the dark. "

You know the power of guns.And to prevent it, a tree shield is not enough.

It is difficult to deploy defensive magic enough to protect all large numbers of infantry, and even if we can, we can't stay in one place for as long as we have to invade beyond the barrier.

As a result, the quickest and surest way to confront guns is to make sure that they are not mistakenly targeted in the dark.

If we assume that the Spartans have a large number of guns, it would be safest to launch a night raid, even if we lose sight of them.

So if you're going to attack next, you're going to have to aim for the night.Conversely, even if it happens during the day, it will be about a skirmish.If we're going to retreat, we only have time during the day.

Therefore, we proceeded with a considerable evacuation, and we proceeded through a completely idle noble city.Walking majestically along the boulevard towards the royal castle -- I noticed a big crowd ahead of my sight.

The crowd is not dressed like Spartan soldiers.I don't think they sent reinforcements from the royal castle.

But all the men there held their weapons in their hands, and the men in their armour were bewitched.

"Hey, Lily, I'm sure it's there."

"Yes, Spartan Adventurer Guild Headquarters."

After reaching Rank 5, we "Element Masters" started using this Alliance HQ.Now, there's no going back to the wrong place.

But most adventurers went to Galahad Fortress as "Gladiators," and the rest of the adventurers must have already taken part in defensive battles everywhere due to the Crusades' invasion.

Then who are the armed men gathered in front of Alliance HQ?

The answer was immediately understood by the echoing voice.

"Get up now! Join the Sparda Brave Army to defend your homeland!!"

Oops!

"Protect our Sparda!"

"Kill the invaders!"

"Avenge His Majesty King Leonhart!"

Apparently, they are not Spartan soldiers or adventurers, they are brave soldiers gathered by ordinary people.

Speaking of which, there were plenty of brave soldiers at every gate, ordinary people, who would help in the defense.

Rather than fighting with a barrier, they carried consumables such as arrows, cooked rice, transported the wounded, and took first aid.If the capital becomes a battlefield in a boulder, the people who live there are no other human resources.I knew there would be a lot of people coming out to help us fight... I wonder if the Adventurer Alliance was calling and gathering participants.

It is a fine will to rise in the crisis of the country's survival, but at this time, I want you to run honestly to the Pandemonium.

We've been in contact with Zanalius, the diplomatic envoy in the royal castle, but he hasn't told the Adventurers Guild.

There are not many capitals that are set to fall, and I don't want them to remain in the public.

"I'll stop by the Alliance and tell them to evacuate."

I thought you said that.

Stop the march and I'll run Mary with Lily in my arms to the crowd in front of the Alliance.

Ah, is it right to let your men run first in times like this?Though I thought it would be strange to stop now.

I was hoping to ask the Guild staff to let me in and wave their enthusiasm across the crowd.

Aren't you Erina?

It was Elina, the receptionist, who stood majestically in front of the gathered people and for some reason bravely shook up the steel mace to incite a war.

In the middle of her mouth, she turned to me to see if she could hear me or if she noticed a prominent horse riding.

This guy, Erina... right?

The pale chestnut cyanide hair bounced everywhere as if it was sleeping, the beautiful empty eyes were dull as a cloudy sky, and the neighborhood was bright and colorful in front of my eyes as if there was a considerable lack of sleep.

Instead of the brave tone that calls for participation in the defense battle, there is a dark ghost-like atmosphere seeping through his face.

Was it a rough night at Guild HQ?That's why there's something strange about her.....

"Ah, Kurono-kun!!"

Anyway, the atmosphere changed, and she was definitely Erina herself.

He found me, called me with a bouncing voice and smiled, but it looked like something sick, far from the usual poor sales smile.

For the first time, Lily and I were taken to Adventurer Guild HQ.

It appears that the volunteers are entering the hall and the staff are beginning to respond.After a vibrant first-floor entrance, Elina was guided to the Guild Master's office on the top floor.

I've never been in a place like this.I don't usually have anything to do with it.

It's because it's an emergency, there's no knock or anything, and we follow Erina's back into the office as we know it.

Everything in the room has an atmosphere like that.The heavy desk is furnished with a large sofa and table for visitors, and the walls are decorated with monster accessories suitable for the Adventurer Guild.

There were three or four piles of documents and crystal ball magic objects (magic items) lined up on the waiting desk.

It is said that I have been encouraging hard work until now.

"Is there an Alliance Master?"

The owner of the room is nowhere to be found.Are you going to the bathroom?

"Ah, speaking of which, Kurono still doesn't know... I'm the guild master now."

"... hah?"

Unexpectedly, I returned it with a lost voice.

"Fufu, are you surprised? I was just a receptionist a week ago, and I'm the guild master.I can't believe it. "

"What's going on?"

"The previous Alliance Master is dead.The night they entered the city, the carriage was attacked. "

Erina explains the content of the quest in a simple way.

Is that so? But at HQ, there were many other great people who would take over the Alliance Master. "

"When I came back, there was nobody like that.There are only lower-end staff at headquarters who were forced to work overtime.And no one came to the guild at dawn.You heard the evacuation bell and ran away. "

I don't know what you're doing in such an emergency, but the Adventurers Guild is not a military organization.In line with this crusade, I can say that the role was almost complete when I issued the Emergency Quest for the formation of the Gladiator.

At a stage when enemies are invading the city, there's nothing the Alliance can do.

"Then you should have let go of the guild."

"No, I can't run away... those guys are pushing me towards Sparta!I can't forgive you, if you don't kill them all, I won't mind!! "

Sudden emotional screams make you face it.

You're confused, or you can't control your emotions.Erina is definitely not cool right now.

But I quickly realized that she had become like that, even though I was dull.

Elina was there when the Alliance Master was attacked.

"Yes, that's right, I was attacked too... she didn't kill me right away."

The words had the worst imagination in their minds, but Erina smiled as if she were attracted with her dark eyes.

"Fu, fufu... that's why I killed that stupid son of a bitch... Ahahah, I just took off my clothes a little bit, and I was like an idiot... and I killed him!It's filthy, my brain has been smashed!! "

Gashan! She made a loud noise and Erina shaken the mace and smashed the tall pot that was decorated on the wall.

I was attacked, but I turned back.

If that's all you have to say, you deserve to be commended for your brave actions... but Elina was a normal woman.I have nothing to do with this, I'm just a receptionist in the guild.

The fear of being attacked and the first murder committed.Then I can't be normal anymore.

"Me, that's when I finally understood.Krono understood the meaning of your fight.Fufu, that witch was right, I was just in love and I didn't know nothing-- "

"--Enough, Elina"

Slowly squeeze her hands tightly into the mace.

You don't have to shake this thing. [M]I was supposed to keep you from shaking.

I'm sorry I couldn't protect Sparta.

"Why does Kurono-kun apologize?I'm so grateful that you saved my life. "

"I made you feel scared.I was supposed to fight for something like this... I'm really sorry, I couldn't protect you. "

There is no excuse for the invasion of the capital Sparta.

It was all because of her own power that Elina came back alive, turning back the man she attacked.I couldn't do anything to Elina or Sparta.

"That's enough, Elina.You have fought enough. [M]I'll take care of the rest. "

"Kurono-kun, I... uuuuuuu..."

Mace falls out of Elina's hands.

As she rolled with a annoying noise, she hugged me and cried.

So far, I guess I've been holding my breath.I was attacked, I went back to the Alliance, and I tried to do more than I could with my anger and vengeance.Otherwise, I wouldn't want to be an Alliance Master.

It makes sense to make such a terrible face.

There is no reason for her to do anything more.What Elina needs now is rest.

"... so don't stare so much, Lily."

"I can't help it, I'll forgive you for now."

Lily looked up at Erina with her crying chest, and she couldn't say anything, but asked for forgiveness.