Kuro no Maou

The first Tuesday of the month.

The Chancellor's Chambers at Avalon Castle are used by the Duke of Heine Anne Arkwright, who runs Neo Avalon.

In Avalon, where the twelve nobility was the supreme decision-making body, the rank of prime minister was not so great.However, there is no reason to maintain the collegial system at the earliest, which was only a cover for maintaining status and power as a crucifixion.

The ancient Pandora's crucifixion, the Duke of Arkwright, recognized as his representative, came to have the authority of prime minister, the head of government.Only one of you, Lord Nero, stood on him, but without even knocking, the doors of the office were opened impudently.

"Oh, this is the Twelfth Apostle, Sir Mariabelle.What can I do for you? "

The long blonde hair and blue-eyed beauty appeared.Dressed in the formal costume of the Sinclair nobility, it was a stunning costume even in the Imperial Castle, but its neutral aesthetic clearly had a grumpy expression on it.

Of course, the duke asked with a strange look, although he couldn't have noticed the mood that he had shown so easily.

"Do you think I don't know anything?"

"Well, what is it?... Sir Mariabelle has been fully briefed."

I'm talking about the rebels.

"Oh, you mean that?"

Without breaking his gentle smile, the duke says nothing.

Don't worry about it.

"Well, I didn't really know what would happen in this country, but even so, the rebels are making such a fuss, and I don't think it's too boring."

Over the past week or so, the nobles of other races, who were under pressure, have revealed their defiance one after another.

It begins with the suspension of contact with the Guardian Knight Company, which has been tasked with searching for King Miriard and sealing the border with Windham.

Less than a few days later, the Spiral Horn Baron's Mithrill Mine was attacked.After the Sparda slave rebelled and was suppressed, and the baron himself was rescued, he began to claim his rights in the territory again.

The rebellion of the Wissendorf Frontier Count and Baron Spiralhorn is already evident.At this point, we started forming units to take control of both sides -- and in the meantime, there were successive rebellions across Avalon.

"These demons obviously know each other."Split and crushed individually, the original prospectus will be broken. ”

"My ears hurt. You're absolutely right."

“But the biggest problem is the presence of the fast and powerful elite troops that travel all over the country.Probably a battalion... but they were on their way, freeing their slaves and convincing the demons to go around. "

If you line up the rebellious territories in a chronological order, you will find that they will be arranged around the Avalon country, roughly starting from the Wissendorf peripheral cove, and going counterclockwise.

We are sending more or less soldiers to the noble territories of other races that are set to be crushed.Soldiers from the capital or from nearby human nobility.

It was only a matter of time before any territory succumbed without much resistance due to pressure from the Royal Palace, the economic blockade, and the force that actually invaded the territory, but it was the battalion that was crushing all the soldiers dispatched into the territory.

The mighty battalion kicks its soldiers into a touch of armor everywhere it goes.If we're going to take care of this, we'll already be in another realm, where we'll be rampaging.It's definitely made up of a very powerful elite, and it's running through Avalon with incredible maneuverability that we don't think of as a battalion.

Is it true that this battalion is led by Demon King Chrono?

"I'm afraid Pandora shouldn't speak the name of the Demon King too lightly."He is only one of the leaders of the demon tribe, such as Chrono. "

"Hmm, I don't care about that.More than that, is he really that guy?Wasn't he Carlamara, or was he hanging out on the edge of the continent? "

"There are rumors like that."I'm not so sure about it, but it's a trivial matter. ”

What?

"Let's say it was Chrono himself."But what is it?This is our Neo Avalon. On the other hand, how far can we fight when a very small number of people have come to Japan in the hands of Martial Arts? "

Nero's strong hostility to Chrono is nothing but personal feelings.

Even without it, the Chrono threat is that we are gathering demons and accumulating power in the most inexhaustible lands beyond our reach.This point is exhausted.

It is only a matter of time before the Cross conquers the Pandora, but if Chrono holds a huge citadel and continues to fight hard, he will be burned to the ground.As a doctrine, it is not permissible to leave the evil lair where the demons spread.No matter how powerful your base, you must conquer and destroy it.

"When Roark rushed into the enemy without any soldiers, he was extremely aggressive."We are strong enough to defend the capital, and so are you, Sir Mariabelle, an apostle.What are you afraid of? ”

"I'm not afraid of that man!"However, I am concerned about the current situation that such a guy is rampaging around on his own. "

As a matter of fact, it would be a big mistake to say that he was instigated into a revolt.

Not to mention that the Duke of Arkwright was directly entrusted by King Nero to defend the country.As a result, if there is a rebellion and the country becomes rough, it is not surprising that it has lost much of its credibility.

"Don't worry about that."It is already woven in from the beginning that the remnants of the nobility will decide on a certain scale.His Majesty Nero himself has told us that we should exterminate all of them. ”

Nero and I didn't expect everything to go well.Or did you think that some problems would occur because you weren't there?

Anyway, it is easy to imagine that if you are cornered, you will resist even if you have no chance of winning.Not to mention that as a cross religion, it is impossible to concede mercy to a demonic opponent.

If I realized that there was no other way than to fight with all my might, I would scratch my legs.

"...... That's why you're counting on defeating the rebels?"

"Of course, the rebels have united around the Wissendorf frontier, just as they are advancing across the capital from east to west."We're still in the process of gathering forces from all over the country... but we're already ready for our troops. "

"Are you going to pull me into the capital and defeat me?"

"No way, making the capital a battlefield is ridiculous."It's going to be a head-to-head battle around here. ”

A map of Avalon is spread out on the desk, showing how many kilometres east and west each of the central capitals is.To the east is a small open plain, and to the west is a gentle hillside.

Each noble rebel is united, but Neo Avalon, the regular army that controls Avalon, has outnumbered his forces by a large margin.Then you can kick them right in front of you with dignity.

If you have enough strength, you will win the battle.Victory is the cornerstone if the enemy is not given the advantage of the land and the open ground is turned into a battlefield for the deployment of a large army.

So, please take your time in the Royal Castle like this, Sir Mariabelle.

"Even as for me, I don't want to stick my neck in your inner circle."If you can handle it without any problems, that's fine.Please don't bother with my hands. "

He said that even as a Mariabelle, you don't have to be keen on him anymore.

The Avalon army has exiled both demonic knights and soldiers, reducing the simple number of troops, but also receiving sufficient equipment from the Crusaders to make up for it.Mariabelle knew that she had spent the majority of her strength on the expedition, but that she still had enough defensive power to keep up with the gathered rebels.

Without fear, I was convinced that if the rebels were properly prepared to intercept, I would not have a curtain.

"Speaking of which, what is Gregorius doing?"I haven't seen your face lately. "

“The Grail Alliance has already finished joining a neighboring city-state.Bishop Gregorius has just begun to extend his legs to more distant countries.Sure, now he's headed west. "

"Damn, even if you keep your mouth shut, I can't even report what's at stake."

"Well, don't say that." Sir Mariabelle must have been annoyed by his annoying reports on the progress of his missionary work. ”

"Hmm, I don't know. Gregorius seems to be very close to Pandora's crucifixion.If you want to put your shoulders on your side too much ---- "

At that time, the door of the office was knocked hard.

My lord, I have an urgent report for you.

Following the requirements, the Duke glanced at Maria Bell, who spoke of his mistrust of Gregorius.Mariabelle sighed and nodded with a small sigh.

Um, come in.

"Excuse me ———— Mmm, this is the Twelfth Apostle, Sir Mariabelle.It was like that, wasn't it? "

"Don't worry about me."

“That's what Sir Mariabel says.I want to hear your report. "

The official appeared in the room, lying flat in front of the apostle and the duke, and relayed information that was urgently branded.

"It is said that a fleet believed to be the Rune Navy appeared off the coast of Serene in the early morning of today."

After completing the training of breaking the [Cathedral Barrier (Sanctuary)], which had already become a routine, Nell returned from the garden to her room at exactly that time.

Princess Nell, you've received a wonderful gift.

Still in a good mood today, Helen, the caretaker and watchman, came majestically to the princess' room.

"Is it a gift?"

With a strange face, Nell asked.

The romantic sounds of the imprisoned princess, but she's practically under house arrest by her sane, runaway brother.Who wants to give gifts to such a person now?

Yes, from His Majesty King Nero.

"... oniisama"

"Looks like the Parthian invasion is going well."We've already captured the capital, Babylonica.This is how His Majesty Nero was gifted from the battlefield for his beloved sister. ”

Even though it was painful, Nell frowned.

It's a gift from an invading war zone.Naturally, that would be a spoils of war.

Parthia was once invaded by the Holy Avalon Kingdom before the founding of the present city state of Avalon, but we have no grudges.Even if it were, it would only be on the once invaded Parthian side.

One of the consequences of the invasion caused by Nero's madness, such as the Great Expedition, appeared before my eyes.What kind of tragedy is the occupied Parthian capital of Babylonica?

Just imagining it, Nell's heart ached in her gentle chest.

Knowing or not, Helen gladly ordered a maid to bring in a gift from Nero.

It's pretty big, isn't it?

Yeah, what the hell is it? I'm looking forward to it.

Carried to the room was a large box held by two maids.There is a thick red curtain and the contents are unknown.

As for Nell, I don't want to see anything like that, but I can't do anything about it.I looked at the gift placed on the floor, not interested in receiving it honestly.

Then the maid takes away the red curtain that was covered in sand.And it came to pass from his name,

"Nghh..."

It was a kitten with pure white fur.

Fluffy, pure white, soft fur with crispy, large sky blue eyes.Even though it was a cute kitten, this kitten looked ideal with beautiful shimmery colors and pure white hair without any stains.

But the most eye-catching thing is not the kitten's perfect adoration.

A feather. From its back, a small but certainly white feathered wing.

This is a rare pure white cat captured in the Palace of Parthia.

"Ka, ka, ka... kwa..."

"Ahh! What a cutie!" It's too cute!? "

I was fascinated in an instant.It is the magic power of a terrifying kitten.

The explanation of the maid is completely inaudible, but with the appearance of a cat with feathers alone, you will understand everything.

Nell had no interest in the shards, but now she was watching the feather cat while her body trembled.

Did you let her do it? Then the maid opened the cage with the kara-kara and the cat.

"Nnnhh... nnnhh"

Fearlessly, the kitten came out of the cage and stared at Nell, who stood in front of her.

I wonder if they were attracted to each other as people with the same white wings.The kitten walks up to Nell.Nell also crouched down to be sucked in and gently reached out.

The kitten accepts the hand without running away.

A soft, smooth fur feel that touches your fingertips.It's warm. It's so small, but it certainly gives you a sense of being alive.

I can't stand it anymore. Nell held up the kitten with both hands and hugged it to its large chest.

I'm cumming, I'm cumming, I'm cumming

"Ahh, I'm cheating, Princess Nell!"Please let me hold the kitten too! "

"No, no, no. Helen, please wait a little longer."

"Well, isn't it good, isn't it?!"

Whoa, whoa, where's your usual attitude?For a while, Nell and Helen raised their yellow voices as if they were girls of appropriate age and screamed at the feather cats.

So, after the kitten falls asleep in the corner of the bed tired of playing, they finally recover their reason.

"... um, actually, I received another gift."

"Oh, is that so..."

Unfortunately, both sides are embarrassed that they have forgotten their positions, and the conversation resumes.

Is that oniisama, too?

"No, I should say this is a sacrifice."The sender is "Maklav Enterprise", "

"You're a famous slave dealer.Why is that? "

"It is a well-known fact that Princess Nell is resting in the Royal Castle."It would be a more or less helpless consolation for you. "

It is a way of saying that I took it around a lot.

It may not mean as much as it says, but it is difficult to imagine a slave trader bothering to imitate a princess who has lost her influence.

Above all, Nell has absolutely no connection to the slave trade called "Make-Love Enterprise".You've never bought a slave, and you'll never do so.I had no idea why I was sending the offerings at such a timing.

Got it.

There's nothing I can do about it.Just like in the past, we decided to just pick it up.

I'm sure they've decided that there's nothing wrong with what they've given me.It is only more laborious to refuse.

Well then, please have it.

Yes, it's here.

The same red curtains were carried.However, this time it is not box-shaped, it seems to be cylindrical.

I wonder if it was a bird cage. The curtain was removed as I turned my attention to whether there was even a rare Phoenix chick in the world.

"---- Nice to meet you, Princess Nell." My name is Karen. "

In the cage were not chicks or birds, but fairies.

A real fairy. It's about 30 centimeters tall, and it's the right size for a doll.Say hello politely with a smile on the face of a cute and adorable young girl.

She wore a dress with lots of ribbons and ruffles and was dressed to be ashamed of her country's princess.

"It looks like you've given up your fairy slave."Certainly, this is unusual. "

Helen laughed and gazed at the fairy in the cage, just right for her pet.

"... why did you come under me?"

“I was so excited to meet the Avalon princess.By all means, I would love to hear about your life in the magnificent Royal Palace, the martial arts of a Rank 5 adventurer, and your secret love story. ”

Yes, the moment Fairy Karen spoke, Nell guessed.

Perhaps this fairy.....

“Yes, I'm happy, I just wanted someone to talk to.Let's have fun, Karen. "

So Nell opened the birdcage with her own hand with a gentle smile that she said she liked her at first sight.

---- It looks like everything went well.

With a sigh of relief, I nodded heavily to Uncle Visendorf.

"Oh, Lily did a good job." It's a stone's throw. "

Concluding an alliance with Rune--Waiting information has finally arrived.

Honestly, I can't tell you why I'm leaving because I've burned down aristocrats from all over the country and I've lost my runes alliance... I'm really glad I made it.Lily was the stone. She was queen to Date, and she didn't even have an empire marshal.Concentrate your power on Lily!

The runes have already moved the Navy to intimidate Serene.

Oh my God, you're moving so fast.

You seem to have been so vigilant about Neo Avalon.

Anyway, it seems that there is a unique religion called Sun Faith, and it seems that Rune knew from the beginning that it is absolutely incompatible with the religion of the Cross.

When it comes to the human-centred demographic composition, the influence of the lurking Crusaders and the impression that the Crusaders' missionary activities will cause them to collapse, but it is obvious that if they strongly believe in a different religion from the beginning, they will not be able to penetrate.I hadn't thought about it at all, because I had no connection with those countries before.Again, Pandora is wide. There are different countries.

"Now we don't have to worry about the Lemurian Sea."

On the contrary, they had to divide their forces to defend the port city of Serene.Even if you know you're not going to fight for the mere purpose of intimidation, you'll never be able to ignore the fleet if you see it offshore.

During the previous Galahad war, the Avalon troops who betrayed us came all the way to the border, and they're doing the same thing.

Well, if Lily was coming, she wouldn't be intimidating me, but she would be attacking me.No, the Rune Navy should avoid such risky behavior.

How about Windham?

"I heard it was quite a bit of an attitude... but after all, I jumped at once."Otherwise, it won't be worth selling our territory. "

As I suggested, Wyndham didn't hesitate to take over the territory near Asbel Village.

The day after the conversation, the Knights of Windham began to station themselves in Asbel Village.Resettlement of villagers is time-consuming and expensive, so for the time being, it is as it is.We will officially take over after we take back Avalon... I don't think we'll be willing to give up this land anymore, no matter where it falls.

Please take good care of it.As a jetty against Sparda's Crusaders, I look forward to their battle.

Thanks to you, the reinforcements and support supplies were huge.

You've been able to send 2000 soldiers in such a short period of time.

"You must have gathered all the people from the border."By now, there must be a lot of fuss on the mountain of Asbel. "

Two thousand reinforcements from Windham have been gathered as soon as possible in the fringe provinces.Supplies have also been delivered to you, and you don't seem to be kidding.

Our operation to liberate Avalon is a battle against time.In a very short amount of time, Windham was able to live up to his expectations, with all his soldiers and support.

"Now everything is ready."

We ran around Avalon to free slaves, convince the nobility, and have a fine rebel army.Windham will draw support, and Rune will forge an alliance with her to break the grief and help with the operation.I cleared all the conditions for the Avalon's release with Lily.

All you have to do is kill the Apostle and destroy the Holy Grail.

That is the greatest aim.Neither Avalon's liberation nor Nell's rescue will be a consequence of its success.

We've finally made it here. After that, you just run to the goal.

Well then, Your Majesty the Chrono Demon King, have a good fortune.

Oh, and the periphery too.

All for Ellrod!

After Lily's first words of loyalty, Uncle Wissendorf disappeared from my sight.

Communication terminated.

Well then, let's begin the battle for the liberation of the capital, Avalon.

From the windows of the main building of the Maklav Enterprise in the aristocratic quarter of the capital, Avalon's iconic white royal castle shone brightly in the morning sun.

Even today, I will change the cross flag that is flipping around the sky to the Black Dragon flag of my Elle Lord.