Kuro no Maou

On the seventh day of the first fire, the crusading army led by the Duke of Arkwright, who was returning to recapture the capital, Avalon, finally managed to clear the country of enemy forces.

It would be very troublesome if the Crusaders were dispersed poorly and turned into guerrillas. Fortunately, I was able to sweep it without missing a single soldier.

This has finally brought Avalon back into the hands of King Miriad.

But therefore it is the hard part of reality that is not finished with me.

"---- Miriam Julius Elrode as Governor General of Avalon."

"Haha, I respectfully command you. I offer my sincere loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor, this Miriad. All for Elrod!”

On the 14th of the first fire, Avalon officially became the territory of our Ellrod Empire.

On this day, two years ago, we suffered a great defeat in Alsace and lost our friends. It is an abomination. However, from now on, it will go down in the history of the Empire as a commemorative day for the Avalon.

Still, the Alsatian defense was my biggest lesson. I will never forget this, and I will never do it.

Such sentimental feelings are coming, but Avalon's concoction was decided before the liberation operation. You can't just intervene in a civil unrest in one country with sympathy, and on the contrary, it would be worse to imitate it like that.

Adjacent to the Crusader Corps stationed in Sparda, Avalon is a bridgehead for reclaiming the Central City Nation, including Sparda. Maintaining this place is worth the effort.

Above all, Nero's Expeditionary Force took home a great deal. This gave us a considerable strategic advantage.

Defeat the Crusaders or the Nero Expeditionary Force, this Avalon is an important place, and that is why we cannot remain just allies as an independent nation. As an Empire, if you don't allow me to rule freely, the Crusaders will take over and finish you off.

The ceremony between the throne of Avalon's Royal Castle, the Imperial Encounter and the appointment of Viceroy Miriam, ended one by one.

It seems that Miriald has already finished much of his treatment of the lords, including the Visendorf fringe uncle, and of course, no one was openly opposed to the outrage that would interfere with the ceremony... "Lily told me. With the Fairy Queen in front, no one could hold their hearts back.

On the other hand, from the unknown Avalon people, such as our situation, it was a reaction such as whether the top has changed greatly, and it did not develop into a major riot just by causing some confusion.

Many of the people who lived in the capital at the moment are becoming human crucifixes, and those who were walking on my face will be eliminated from here, so there is no point in making a noise.

Nero's crucifixion policy distorted the population composition of the capital. From now on, the original inhabitants of other races, who had to be driven out of the capital or become immigrants, will come back. The capital will still be noisy for a while, as there will be another major population shift.

It will take some time to calm down, but we must prepare ourselves for the only defense against Sparda's crusade. Allowing them to invade Avalon here would be the worst outcome.

Therefore, after surrendering the Crusaders in the capital, the Sky Battleship Shangri-La was taken to the border with Sparda.

The area around Asbel Village, the eastern end of the peripheral territory, was transferred to Windham, and they came down the mountain one after another, and the settlement was progressing at a rapid pitch. As expected, it will serve as a buffer zone between Avalon and Sparda.

We need to let go of our grieving territory, and we're working hard to build defensive forts on both Avalon and Sparda. I want Windham's Harpies to build a solid line of defense.

Meanwhile, we can't always ask Shangri-La for help. The deployment of the Sky Battleship is only to maintain a temporary defense, in preparation for the Crusaders invading with great speed.

We need to forge a line of defense against the Windham at the border, too. As a result of the conquest of territory, new towns along the border will be built by Imperial forces one after another.

There, the communication fairy would be stationed, the movement of the Sparda side would be immediately transmitted, and a large monolith would be used to open a certain scale of transfer.

With all our defenses in place, we can finally focus on Nero's expeditionary force, as originally planned.

Avalon has fallen into the hands of the Empire, and I don't know how Nero will move. Wrathfully, you will return to reclaim your homeland, or you will march on it and take my head to the pandemonium. Both choices may be sufficient. In fact, if the pandemonium falls, the Empire will be finished. Avalon will be able to take it back with ease.

As a result, it would be easiest if you could start to strengthen the ground in an attempt to base the occupied areas. We can buy them as much time as they've stopped, so we can boost our strength.

Parthia has already been destroyed by the Expeditionary Force, but the Adamanturian assault has not yet begun.

If we take half the time to take on Adamanturia, it won't be impossible for us to hit their backs in time for the assault.

After all, Lily made a good alliance with Runes.

Rune has its own religion of strong solar beliefs, so it is never compatible with crucifixion. From their point of view, they're pagans with a lot of money. I can trust my allies, and I've already sent a fleet to Serene to hold them off.

If the Empire and Runes work together, we can secure control of the Lemurian Sea. Once the Expeditionary Force is finished, we will have to conquer the port city state, which has turned into a crusade.

I can't help worrying about the future.

What I need to worry about right now.....

“We will start the 'anti-crossing' emergency meeting with the words' ---- '.”

The first Tuesday is the 15th of the month.

I finished my work in Avalon for now, and left the rest to the viceroy of Miriam, before returning to the Pandemonium for the first time in a long time.

Then, in the fully-familiar fifth-tier command, we convened the members of the "Anti-Cross", the strongest anti-apostolic unit directly under the Demon King.

It's time to come back, all of a sudden.

“Does this mean I'm here? I'm a little busy right now..."

Oh, but Zenongart sighs, and Simon, who is really busy, wearing a fancy work suit and letting the neighborhood float in his eyes, each gives me a critical gaze.

"No, you two are definitely here." I won't allow you to leave on the way. "

Why are you so desperate?

Simon turned his attention to himself, but I knew it right away.

“First, let's introduce a new member. Come in, please."

"Excuse me."

"Mmm, why is it so dim...?"

Of course, Nell and Velcrozen came in.

Nell is dressed in the most familiar Priest coat, and the bell is a red and white shrine maiden outfit. Both of them looked like sisters standing side by side.

By the way, when we do an anti-cross meeting, it's dimming because it's raising the level of intelligence in the headquarters to its maximum level. The feeling that this emergency light is on is definitely not about creating an atmosphere.

"My name is Nell Julius Elord. Avalon's First Princess... is the earliest title ever. For now, I will call myself the official fiancé of King Chrono."

Black Dragon Velcrozen. The covenant with the Lord is deeply engraved in the soul. Just marriage is a different dimension of bonding. And understand that. "

"Ah......"

"I see, I want to bring the men with me."

Simon and Xenon Galt had all the faces to guess by introducing themselves with a strong claim to both burns.

And sure enough, you're going to turn your gaze on me again.

"Oniisan, what do you want me to do?" There's a limit to what you can cover. "

"If you want to brag about a new woman, do it somewhere else."

"Please, stay with me! We need a neutral and fair third party here!"

"Come on. If you get caught up in this, you're gonna die this time. You'll disappear without a trace and die."

"You still want to increase the number of monsters while holding them in your arms." It's crazy. "

They want to leave as soon as possible, but even if they don't, I'll keep them.

Simon knew about Nell, so the moment he saw her face, he must have realized that this was a nuisance. For a moment now, I've been looking at Lily sitting next to me on the left.

Meanwhile, if Xenongart hadn't seen Nell's face, he wouldn't know anything about me. However, I could see that Lily and Fiona were comparable in prowess when they saw Nell standing in a position that was unusual due to her mastery of ancient jujitsu.

It goes without saying that Belcrozen introduced himself to the Black Dragon. I understand that the appearance of a young girl is just a disguise.

"Simon, don't worry about that." There's nothing we can do about it over this period of time. "

"... really?"

"It's true, because Chrono's right wife is my thing." With one or two more people in the side room, I'm not going to make a fool of myself anymore. "

"Oh, you're too early to be engaged yet, Lily-san." If you say things you haven't decided yet, you'll be ashamed later. ”

"I'm the best chrono." I won't cede it, and Chrono wants it. "

"That's not a good way to put it pressingly." If you're a kind chrono, you'll nod in lies, won't you? "

"Oh, I might have forgotten to put out the fire in the lab, so I have to go back right away."

Um, I feel like I've forgotten to lock the Mansion too, so I need to get back here right away.

"Hey hey hey, don't try to run away for such a rash reason!"

Simon and Xenon Galt were relying on Lily and Nell, who had already started to heat up, to lean back from their chairs.

Because of the atmosphere, I might seriously leave. Hurry to keep the two of them. Yes, it's the demon king's fate!

I'm the one who helps Chrono the most, so I'm sure she deserves a proper wife.

"Then you can become Prime Minister and fully govern the Empire, General Lily?" As my wife, I will support Chrono-kun by my side. "

"A common man without the title of princess."

Am I the rightful Elle Lord's wife, the wild fairy?

"Oh my, it's shallow to be obsessed with rituals such as marriage." The concubine who fulfilled the contract made by the soul would be the most determined. "

Papaan! Papaan!!

And the sound of a strong slap on the cheek made the wood spirits light.

When Lily pinched her right cheek, Nell pinched her left cheek. A partial coordinated attack silenced Bell.

"Uuu, Lord... let's tease the evil little devil and the chicken daughter by being jealous of their concubines..."

"That's why Lily and Nell are struggling a bit, so it's on the agenda this time to solicit solutions from the people we can rely on"

"Wow, I'm trying to ignore this Shura."

Even if you can't do it, you're going to have the courage to get us involved in this endless battle.

Let's not talk about real wives and wars. There was something ominous about it.

Well, I'd like to ask you something, but what do you think of Fiona?

“I'm fine. I'm not going to keep my mouth shut.”

The first witch in the anti-cross sequence sits beside me with a strange face without even mentioning me.

Unlike Lily, Nell didn't particularly care about the gesture, even though she said that she was not a regular wife. It's not like Fiona to be insensitive to sequences and titles.

"However, if you force yourself to say it, it would be most appropriate for Lily-san to name herself." I first met Chrono-san ---- "

“I was the first person I met.”

"Sarriel, you're going to say that now!?"

"It's me."

Because it's important, Sariel told me twice. Unusually strong assertiveness, but why at a time like this?

If my first opponent were to start saying, "It's me"... the Empire might perish today.

"Sure enough, if you ask me." But Lily was the one who worked with us for the longest, and she has a track record of success so far. "

"That's right, I'm the one who deserves it most." Thank you, Fiona. You have a best friend to admit to. ”

I lost the match.

Did you actually care about it? In the end, I was going to hold both of them in my pocket when I defeated Lily, who defeated Fiona.

Don't tell me you're going to revenge one day, Fiona.

"I think I have the same opinion as Mr. Fiona." I think Lily-san is the best. Even this empire was essentially built by Lily-san. "

".... I'm the decorated demon king.....

But what Simon said made sense. Justice is justice. Without Lily, this Elrod Empire could not have existed.

"But if you become Avalon's first princess, it's very likely that you're really drawing Elrod's blood." If you marry your wife, you will be able to demonstrate the legitimacy of the Empire even more strongly and clearly. ”

“Yeah, that's right. I am, in fact, drawing the blood of Demon King Mia, and with this bloodline I will be able to make the resurrection of the Elrood Empire complete.”

Xenon Galt's point is the most important, and Nell also insists on it as his greatest strength, which is a problem.

Lily and Nell. Which one was worthy of the Devil King's right wife?

It seems that they are worried about this now, but they are worried about it now. When the topic of this telephone was discussed, Lily burned her jealousy and lost her usual sense of coolness, and if Nell didn't give in, she would come with a strong will.

I tried to set up a meeting several times, but the discussion became a parallel and was brought to today's anti-cross meeting.

"... hey, after all, oniisan has no choice but to solve it herself."

Sure enough, that's how it is.

"Yes, it is."

The last thing Simon does is push his back.

It was true that I was avoiding the impersonation of explicitly weighing Lily and Nell. As a demon king, as an emperor who carries the empire, I also thought that my mood should be the second most suitable choice for the reason of the empire.

But the most important thing is how I feel. I'm sure Lily and Nell, Fiona and Sarriel want to take care of me the most.

That's why I have to choose.

And the answer has already been decided.

"My number one priority is Lily."

"----bufu, ahahahahaha!!"

The voice of the Eighth Apostle laughed loudly, echoing among the throne of the Sparda Royal Castle.

The huge stone statues of the warriors and knights of pagan gods were destroyed without a trace, and now there is a new stone statue of the Virgin Arya and the First Apostle Adam. The Lord of the Throne, who had been converted to a crucifixion long ago, was the Eighth Apostle Eye, who had taken the body of the former First Prince of Sparda, Eisenhardt.

Eye on the throne, praising Sparda's ruler, is still laughing with tears in his eyes.

It was the Crusader General, Cardinal Arthur, who was silently watching.

It is by no means a joke that his flesh-throbbing jokes have entered the tsubo. Arthur, a devout crucifixionist and a serious commander for Ai, is not a funny opponent to talk to.

What makes Eye laugh is the only report that simply comes from Arthur.

Well then, Avalon is already controlled by Chrono-kun!?

“I see. I've already lost contact with the Aryan monks over there, and I'm pretty sure they've taken back all control of the original monolith.”

"Well, then, who is Nero after he left on a big expedition...?"

During the expedition, you will be deprived of your homeland.

"Buhahaha! Nero-kun, hee hee!"

What is interesting is an eye that laughs again.

Als opens his mouth as he glances at such an eye with cold eyes.

"For our crusaders, it's a dirty thing to laugh at."

"No, that Chrono-kun got Avalon back so early." What a development, I couldn't have predicted until now. Sigh, that's good, Chrono-kun, you didn't call me Devil King, did you? "

I thought it would be a good opportunity to attack Avalon.

”Hmph, while you're exhausted after just recapturing it, you're going to take it away?”

“That's the best strategy. Sir Eighth Apostle Eye, I hope you will help me with that."

But no!

Got it.

No!!

Just wanting to say it, Arthur silently lowered his head.

Why did you say no? It is foolish to ask the Apostle why. Especially if it was a moody opponent like Eye.

"So, you guys are the only ones attacking?" I don't really recommend it, though

“No, we won't launch the Avalon assault without Sir Eye's help. There's a sky battleship over there."

You have that level of ancient weaponry, don't you think?

Hugh felt like tonguing one of his whistling eyes.

As long as Aye is concerned, it is not impossible for Avalon to remain under the control of the Crusaders and take away an ancient weapon that is now operational: the Sky Battleship. If we succeed, Pandora's conquest will go a long way.

However, Ars was not so reckless as to be caught in the middle of a profit without a chance of winning.

So, Lord Eye, what are you going to do about it?

”Hmmm, that's right, that's where I'm worried about you, isn't it?”

"If you have any concerns, I would definitely like to talk to you."

Hmm, and so on. If you want to say it quickly, say it quickly. Ars just waited quietly.

Eventually, Eye finally opens her mouth to see if she's tired of creating that kind of atmosphere.

To the north of Pandora, there's a land of elves called Ortensia.

"Yes, I know." In a few moments, this Spada has traded more than Ortensia. ”

So, right south of Sparda is the land of the Dark Elves called Farren, right?

"Sparda's princess is married to a neighboring country, and many remnants of the army are fleeing." Now that we've secured our borders, we won't allow you to run or attack. ”

Sparda's reign was finally settled. It was about time to start the next invasion, but the question was which way to go, north or south.

Opinions are divided among the various lords, and discussions are held day and night. This time the Neo Avalon has been recaptured, and there will be supporters of the Avalon assault option.

The quickest way to put together an army with fierce conflicts of interest is to leave it to the will of the eighth Apostle Ai and follow it.

Even as Als, I was very curious about where Eye wanted to attack. Now I heard what the apostle of this mood-bearer would say, and waited for the next word.

"I'm really worried about whether you should get the elf girl or the dark elf girl first."

I was stupid to ask you seriously, God, please forgive me.

After deciding to confess in his heart and regaining his coolness, Ars answered.

"Throw a coin, and you can decide."

"Oh, hey, sole, hire!" Sylvia, bring me a little platinum. "

Got it, Ai-sama.

For whatever reason, if the Apostle Aye moves, the Crusaders will move again.

I don't care if it's the north or the south. Our forces are strong enough.

"Speaking of which, what happened to Mariabelle?" You lost to Chrono-kun and ran away crying? "

“The Twelfth Apostle, Sir Mariabelle, fought in vain at the Avalon Castle and went to heaven.”

Ayaa, that girl's finally dead, huh

When he heard of the death of the same apostle, Ai did not break his usual frivolity.

Somewhere, it was like anticipating Mariabelle's death.

"Sariel-senpai is also a sinful woman." Even if you just fell in love, a child who wasn't fit for such a fight couldn't do it anymore. "

I'm sorry to hear that.

"I'm sorry, can I just say one word?" Mariabelle was with you before she became an apostle. Besides, your lieutenant was her brother. I'm worried about Avalon with my vengeance. "

For Arthur, Mariabelle was like a known brother from an early age. From the peaceful days of serving as a priest in an irresistible village, we spent time together in bitter times exposed to pagan invasions. It is natural to have more feelings than people. Even after becoming an apostle, he was very convenient to me.

Knowing the relationship, in spite of Ai's remarks that turned into evil hobbies, Arthur did not move his eyebrows one by one, "Don't worry," he lowered his head. Reacting to this kind of provocation doesn't make me a very good cardinal.

"Hmm, rather than that, I heard that Mariabel has the chalice?"

"Don't worry about that." The Holy Grail is being transferred by Sir Mariabelle in case the capital is attacked. Thanks to you, the chalice is safe. "

"Well, don't worry about it." Mariabelle had a fake. "

Well, what do you mean to me?

"Ai-chan, I wonder who has the real chalice?"