Kuro no Maou

A few days after Lily was scattered in the sky in the Atlas Desert.

I came to the practice area in the corner of the controlled first tier "Ruined City (Undead City)".

The purpose is to reveal the prototype weapons as before.

“Let me show you the new model of the Empire.”

"Why do you say things like that in other people's affairs? The Empire is your own country."

Simon was a little embarrassed when he ate Magilles into the dialogue that I just wanted to say, but this time he only had his own body, so it was easy because he didn't have to be cool.

Lily's is a new model, too.

It's forbidden to ride it until we can confirm safe operation.

Lily, who was flashily scattered, came back in a pinch. [Fairy Barrier (Oracle Field)] is not a date!

Even though it exploded, it was like a part of my magic, so it seemed to be easy to prevent at the barrier.

Nevertheless, that level of explosion in the boulder is too dangerous. Strict caution.

Both the Marshal and the Rogue thought that they were in a state of disrepair in front of a large crowd, but Lily, who had survived the Big Bang unharmed, seemed to have grown more aweful. It wasn't a demonstration like that.

Anyway, I'll never forgive you for saying that again. My liver is cold.

Simon, please.

"That's right, I'll do everything I can, but come on..."

Don't openly give me a troubled look. You can always call Lily if she's out of hand. I'll be right there, I promise. We're best friends, aren't we?

For now, I think Lily is being quiet today.

I'm putting her on her lap. You're not going anywhere on your own.

"Okay, let's get started." First of all, let's start the prime machine. "

Ancient armor (ancient gear) rushes in with the sound of a boost dash you've already heard.

Prim's "Hellhound" is a combination of two battles, the Battle of Sparda and the Battle of Avalon Liberation, so I know the specifics well.

That's why I noticed a clear increase in speed, even if I just saw him coming.

He lifted up the smoke and Prim came to us in no time.

You've made a lot of modifications to this.

The figure was quite different from the original [Hellhound], and it looked like a completely different aircraft.

The red line floated on the lacquered black armor, but there were additional crimson armor everywhere. The neck, chest, hips, knees, elbows, and key points were increased, and it looked larger once than before.

Especially the extra armor on my shoulder. The [Hellhound] helmet was shaped like a wolf, but perhaps the same type of helmet was diverted. Each shoulder had a wolf's upper jaw.

It's like having three necks on it.

"Cerberus", a dedicated Prim aircraft. It's better to just put "modification" on it, right? "

Exactly.

The name stands for the body. It's a naming that doesn't sound like a complaint.

Even though you just got back from Avalon, you used to remodel this much in such a short time.

"Since I was in Sparda, I've been playing with Hellhound." I'm used to it, and I've been thinking about it for a long time. Since I came here, I've had the materials, the personnel, and the equipment, so I've had the time to make it. "

So, when we got back from Avalon, all we had to do was put in the modifications we had.

And now we'll see what we can do with the remodeling.

Simply because the output is increasing, we can make up for the heavy armor and increase the speed, as well as the power and capacity of our weapons.

I see, the attack, the defense, the speed are all increasing.

"I think that the fact that the ether reactor has been strengthened and that the magic circuit is being optimized by the Primes as a result of the battle, is the reason why the specs have risen so far..."

“But?

"The rise is higher than the theoretical value." Could it be that Prim hasn't been blessed lately? "

"Oh, no, I've never heard of that before..."

In the meantime, I'll just ask because the person in question is in front of me.

Hey, Prim, have you ever been blessed by God?

I don't know.

Even the heavy ancient armor became even more rattled by the remodeling, and Prim answered instantly with a cute voice.

I knew it didn't exist.

"I see. Hmm, no matter what I think, I can only think that Prim's magic power has increased... well, if it's getting stronger, then so be it."

Therefore, Simon moves to the next introduction.

This is a familiar [Hellhound], but we finally have the numbers together.

What appeared was a total of 18 [Hellhounds].

I've never seen so many of them. It's quite spectacular.

Now all my [Catapults] are equipped with the Ancient Armor (Ancient Gear).

"Jesus, My Lord. We have received Hellhound."

First Officer Ain replies.

I thought that it was difficult to distinguish them from the outside because they were all equipped with the same equipment, but because Homunculus looked almost like everyone, even if he was alive, it was the original that was indistinguishable.

Even now, I've been trying my best to identify my troops by their faces.

"Excellent. This will greatly improve your troops' mobility and striking power." Be prepared to let me hang out with you more than ever. "

"Hah, I'll follow you to the bottom of hell." Of course, you don't have to stand out on your own anymore. ”

"No, don't worry about it."

Even though you're leading a unit, isn't Chrono often alone in the fight? and Lily.

Even Avalon gave me cover to stop reinforcements from the Royal Castle by myself, but since there is a difference between the individual forces, it's a placement based on that... Anyway, if everyone was wearing ancient armor (ancient gear), fighting right next to me would be less dangerous, so I think it would improve a little bit.

Really?

I said, "It's true."

Lily on her lap looked at me with suspicion.

I'm really fine, so don't blame Prim or Ein. Both of you have been following me a lot.

And then, today's introduction is actually the main thing.

Oh, is there any more of this?

Yeah, armor [Black Ghost], let's go!

It was the same ancient black armor that appeared in "Hellhound" --no, it wasn't.

The appearance of the ether spraying light is very similar, but its output is very low, and the signs of magic power drifting are of different quality.

This [Black Demon] did not restore the excavated ancient armor.

Maybe you've rebuilt the ancient armor.

"Yes, because it was created with modern magic technology, it's not ancient armor, it's armor... it's called by the Crusaders, right?"

The Crusaders have already completed a new armor called Holy Gear, which is based on ancient armor.

It was a powerful weapon with the mobility of a cavalryman, the defense of a heavy knight, and a ranged attack with light magic.

I saw them when I went on a quest with Lily to Parthia, almost a year ago. Now, further improvements have been made, and production should be increasing.

If we can make armor that is not as powerful as the real ancient armor, but boasts impending performance, we'll have to make the same amount of things to fight it.

"That's right. Knights in armor have been spotted parading in Nero's expeditionary army." I don't think it's just an ostentation, so it's definitely already in action. ”

"That's right. I analyzed the remnants of the armor I defeated in Parthia, and I was able to figure out the main features and structures.”

According to Simon's explanation. Like the ancient armor, the crusader's armor was powered by ether, or white magic.

The Cross Priest has the role of supplying the white magic power.

"I think it's very good. In order to move the armor, there must be a priest with white magic power. We will never let them move in our hands, and even the same crusaders can't operate without the nobility. It's a structure that can only be used with the help of crucifixion, so the more it spreads, the more influence the church will have.”

I see. It must be selling holy armor blessed by God.

Not only will they not be used by the enemy, but they will also have an operational advantage over their allies. Should I say it's awkward, or should I say it's a good business?

So, what about this [Black Ghost]?

Of course, the power is the ether of the black magic.

Isn't there quite a few magicians who can handle black magic?

"Dark sorcerers and some other gods are quite limited." That's why we can't have a system that lets priests resupply themselves in a crucifixion system. "

So, what do we do?

We'll have to have a battery filled with ether.

Fortunately, the ether can be resupplied with equipment such as a fusion reactor, starting with the Sky Battleship Shangri-La.

Where there is a facility of ancient ruins that can supply ether, it takes the form of producing batteries for armor.

Which is more efficient than leaving it to the priest?

"I can't say." Even the Crusaders can do the same thing if the church sells the batteries exclusively. As long as you have a priest, I think the other side will be more advantageous as long as you can resupply it locally. ”

In that case, it depends on the performance and replenishment of the battery.

As far as the resupply system is concerned, it would be difficult to speak of an alliance across countries, but it would not be so difficult if it were limited to our Elrood Empire. It is the strength of an overwhelming dictatorship.

In terms of manufacturing, it can also be made by making it into a common standard from the very beginning. If various places arbitrarily manufacture their own batteries, and various standards break down in the market, it is difficult to unify. It looks the same when I look at it, but I can't use it because the standards are different... I can't joke about it if it happens on the battlefield.

"So, how about the performance?"

"The lava is inferior to [Hellhound], but I'll show you how far it can go"

I see, that's the way it is. It is an experiment for that purpose.

By the way, I asked Sariel-san and his infantry to help me.

Eh, maybe that's Sariel.

"Yes, Master, this is Saliel."

The leading rider responded with a wave of his hand.

They all had the same equipment, and I didn't even have a crossbow spear, so I didn't really know. But as a test pilot, I think it's a good choice.

Of course, Saliel's physical abilities were high, but his precise control of power was incredible. I don't want to imitate an unconventional way of breaking with too much power, but it will bring out the performance to the limit.

Well then, let's go around the dungeon and put it to the test.

"I want to see it up close. I'm coming with you."

Lily's coming too!

Lily's too strong against the Undead, so I'm just looking at her.

"Even oniisan doesn't want to be a zombie, so just look at him."

Oops, I thought it was the first time in a long time that I could dive into a dungeon, so I talked on the assumption that I would fight.

"...... when this is over, I'll take on the dungeon with [Element Master], for the first time in a long time"

No, you can't. You're stuck on your next job, Demon King.

His shoulders fell when he was caught in the sight of Simon.

Recently, it was Demon King Chrono who wanted to have a good night's rest.

The live test of the newly deployed "Hellhound" and "Black Devil" was terminated without delay.

It was confirmed that both of them performed as Simon had declared, that is, they were completed enough to go live now.

It goes without saying that Hellhound had already been repeatedly operated by Prim, but the Black Demon was also quite a thing.

Boosting the speed of the sprint, the armor is robust enough to go beyond the iron plate by spinning the ether. I was able to combine the cavalry's maneuverability with the heavy knight's defense. Power assistance is also provided by artificial muscles aligned to the underlying skeleton (frame).

These powers, speed, and toughness are guaranteed as long as the black magic power supplied by the battery is present.

On the other hand, if the battery runs out, it will be a heavy armor for most soldiers who can't replenish their black magic power. Naturally, it is necessary to pay attention to the amount of energy remaining, and it is also necessary to devise measures so as not to waste the ether.

One of them was that they weren't armed to emit attack magic.

Crucifixion armor shoots a light magic bullet called "Sagita" (barrette arts) from an arm gun integrated with the arm.

If you think you can do it, you will be able to do something similar, but you will definitely consume ether to use it.

Therefore, [Black Demon] 's main weapon was a gun.

Firefly, a heavy machine gun that has just been developed. I'm holding him.

It was usually heavy enough to install, but it had the power to maneuver around with armor. I've worn a powder suit and swung a minigun in the game, so that's pretty much how it is.

With a heavy machine gun and a lot of ammo on its back, the Black Ghost will be able to deliver enough firepower. At least, the zombie herd had been wiped out.

Assault rifles are still in development, and only large machine guns can fire in a row. However, even with a bolt-action rifle, [Black Devil] could have a bigger rifle with a larger caliber.

Or, just like the Crucifixion Armored Knight, I could use a melee weapon like Halvard's Shield as my main weapon. Those who are confident in the handling of weapons and weapons skills may find melee specifications easier to handle and more effective than using guns poorly.

Since the base [Black Demon] itself was already complete, it would be good if there were variations according to the battle situation and individual qualities afterwards. After all, that kind of gear and extra weapons are romantic. There's definitely too many of them, but the scene is troublesome.

Now we can form a Knights of Armor that can take on their armor.

For now, we have a chance to counter one of the known enemy threats.

However, the Knights of Armor equipped with the [Black Devil] became a new unit. There is no operating track record. Strongly put, my [Cavalry (Catapults) Corps] feels similar, and I can't say that they still have enough battle history.

The question is whether we can operate our troops successfully and efficiently.

Then, of course, there is the problem of resupply and maintenance.

"Black Demon" is not an ancient armor, but it is the latest weapon that brings together the charm of modern magic technology. Blacksmiths and sorcerers from all over the city are not a treat.

Of course, knights who become riders must be trained as well as specialized technical jobs such as mechanics.

Corner, since Verdoria's attack has been stopped recently... I'd like to do something about it and put in the Knights of Armor for experimentation.

Hmm, this could force Simon to do it again.

The Demon King Chrono, the Emperor of the Elrod Empire, can accommodate human monopolies, but cannot extend the delivery time. Is there anyone with the ability to manipulate time freely? The Imperial Army is under constant recruitment.

"If you can't make it, just the Heavy Cavalry..."

Hellhound's head count is just great enough. If you were an ambitious king, you would say, "Maybe you can unify the continent!?" "It's so powerful and omnipotent that I almost misunderstood it."

My immediate Heavy Cavalryman is in the midst of a tough day and night drill to get familiar with piloting Hellhound. I would like to give them a bit more time to practise fighting ancient armor, as I did in the countryside village of Dakia.

Let's blow the boost bar here! I want to be careful not to say it this time. I can't really talk about Fiona either.

”Nevertheless... the growth of Prim was remarkable.”

As Simon cared, Prim's magic power was clearly rising.

The ancient armor is not battery-operated, but uses the wearer's magic power as it is. Therefore, his magic power is reflected in the output directly.

"Cerberus", which has been improved and newly become a dedicated machine, also consumes more ether than "Hellhound". By the way, it has also led to a significant increase in output... but in today's test, Prim has unfortunately demonstrated its improved performance.

Even after I finished, I didn't seem to be particularly drained, and I could only think that my magic power had increased much more than before.

It was not surprising to think that this was indeed a blessing.

But sometimes it's stretched out suddenly.

Unlike in the first days, when the answer was somewhat suspicious, I was a little touched by the fact that the Prim had grown considerably as a result of two wars.

It's time for her to grow up. I want you to keep up the good work as an Ace of the Heavy Cavalry.