Kuro no Maou

----Okay, we've got it all.

In the very dimly lit command room, which is completely familiar to you, you can see all the members of the "Anti-Cross" against the Apostle Squad taking their seats.

Next to me was Fiona, number one, and next to me was Lily, number two.

Then the third-place Zenongart and the fifth-place Saliel on the table, and the lowest Simon.

Until now, it has been the same face as before, but Sariel has been demoted from fourth to fifth place only because the new members have shown their power and won the fourth place.

The sequence of anti-crosses is determined by how effective it is against the Apostle. Therefore, the user of "Dimensional Magic (World Dimension)" who can weaken the power of the Apostle is the top monopoly, headed by Fiona, the first.

However, the strength that eats into the fourth place is not "Dimensional Magic (World Dimension)", but by evaluating the power to destroy the sole. In other words, the destructive force that breaks the "Cathedral Barrier (Sanctuary)", which is very difficult to destroy directly.

Sarriel was pushed back, and the new fourth place was taken by Nell, who put the power of the [Shrine Crash] in his fist.

It's Nell, now blurry with dead eyes and a fuzzy expression.

"Ahh, Nell is blurry." Are you sleepy? "

"You're still dragging on the case, aren't you?"

"Of course I don't care." Since then, the opportunity to repay the stigma has not come. "

"Yes, I don't refer to people there and talk to them"

When the toddler girl Lily gave her thoughts while clearly looking at the state of the empty Nell, Fiona and Sariel spoke openly.

I don't care about that at all... it's a bit of a lie, but I'm never angry or disappointed. Do you want me to leave it alone because of the problems between the people?

That's the hard part about Harlem, isn't it?

Stop being so strangely sensitive, Fiona.

At last, you've mastered telepathy, so much so that you're just going to tell me what you've read inside my heart.

You can tell by the look on your face.

"That's why the topic of this hand is dignified ----"

”... giggle”

Even though his expression was dead, tears appeared in the eyes of Nell, who was looking slightly towards me.

"Hey, hey, Nell... what, don't worry about it, I can't say easily... but there's another one."

"No, it's fine... I've made an irreversible mistake..."

Looking at me, Nell says, staring at me from a distance.

It's really irreversible, isn't it?

Fiona!

Oh, because this is natural already. I definitely have to say, "That's not true," and say, "That's not true."

What I'm saying is not cynical or inflammatory, it's frivolous and I'm not thinking about anything. Just like Fiona read my face, I can also see inside Fiona's dialogues.

”Uu, uuuu... fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

"Ahhh, I cried."

Lily said it like everybody else in HR, but was it me or Fiona or something that made me cry?

"... do we have to show this crazy quarrel every time?"

"Let's just wait, Zeno." It would be a catastrophe if you stick to it badly. "

It's World War III, isn't it?

"Stop it, it's the one who's not really shy."

Zenongart and Simon, a precious anti-cross man sitting sideways in the corner of the table, were chatting in a completely bystander position.

Hey, don't be so far away. Come here. You're one of us, right?

So, when did you get to know Simon and Xenon Galt as nicknamed? I'm sorry to hear that this kind of situation has sparked a sense of companionhood.

Nell's crying, but I'll start the briefing.

"Eh, I started in this situation."

"Getting Started"

When Lily dictates her pace and pretends to be a small hand, a large three-dimensional map is projected on the tabletop.

Nell was still soaking her face with her hands.....

"Hey, don't worry about it, Lord." It's just a childish act to draw the Lord's attention. "

Oh dear, but Bell smiled bitterly as she sat down in the seat next to Nell.

Black Dragon Velcrozen. Unparalleled air combat and super firepower in giant angel battles, even if man-made, the dragon's shameful name will be of use to the apostles.

But she's not in the 'anti-cross' sequence. No rank in the Imperial Army.

Because Bell is a weapon called a Dragon Warrior.

My beloved horse, the immortal horse Merry, has no rank or position. She chose to treat me as a personal weapon, not a person.

But as for me, I wanted you to act as a general normally... but you definitely avoided all the responsibility and hassle of leading people. The 250 years of cramped life has made this child lazy.

"Mmm, Bell-sama..."

"It's fine to ask for sympathy with tears, but there's something else I have to talk about right now." Don't bother the lord too much, Nell---- I don't care if you start with me. "

Kun, as he strokes Nell, who is pestering like a scolded dog, Belle laughs and says.

I still think you were right to leave that to me.

Now let's get down to business and start the briefing.

"This time, no one else has gathered here." We will inform ourselves of our plans for the Beldoria assault. "

If you think about it, the Beldoria assault is the first war to mobilize troops on a massive scale since the creation of the Imperial Army.

The Avalon was a small group of elites, and it was the local procurement that got the numbers right. The original monolith of the Royal Castle was shangri-la or less, and after inviting the Imperial Army, it was completely just a digestion match.

But this time, it's just beyond the desert from this pandemonium. I led the forces gathered here and beat them as they were.

"The soldiers are already here. All we have to do is wait for them to deploy. I have already received a written declaration of war."

"Which way, the royalty over there will be uprooted." You don't have to declare war according to law, do you? "

Xenongart looks at me with a taste.

Don't worry, we didn't just cool off and give the enemy a respite.

“If the Verdorians don't get together to defend us, we won't be able to eliminate them all.”

Verdorian royals are known to be Hidden Crosses. Therefore, like other Atlas neighboring countries, we cannot respond by pledging to obey and allow the government to continue as it is.

This empire could be Avalon's second act, if we don't get rid of the Cross once and for all. It is absolutely unfortunate to suddenly have rebels at a time when we are only just beginning to expand our territory.

If I become a crucifixion opponent, I won't feel any mercy either.

"I see, I'm glad there's no mercy." So, what did he say? "

"In order to negotiate a rapprochement, we held talks at a designated date, time and place, and we were talking about it in a circular manner."

It's a blatant waste of time, isn't it?

I'll give you a polite ride on Admiral Shergill's [Gustave].

"He must be the ship ahead of us this time."

Well, that's it.

The fleet that we assembled at the military port of Pandemonium for the Beldoria offensive is undisguised. We have not regulated the information either.

Even the wooden merchant knew that the Demon King was angry at Verdoria, the only one in Atlas who didn't obey him, and that he was going to lead the army to take it. Of course, we are seriously moving our troops to the Verdorian side.

If you truly believe that you will come back from the rapprochement negotiations alone, you will be a great pacifist, having come all the way across the distant desert to lead the great fleet. And to the crucifix, there is no peace or harmony with the demons.

In this operation, we will mobilize the Imperial Army of Pandemonium, wipe out the enemy's main force, and conquer the Royal Castle in a short period of time.

If I wave my hand quickly, the Holo map will show a summary of the Imperial forces that will react to it and join us this time.

Together with the list of participating troops, a pawn that shows the Imperial Army appears on a three-dimensional map that mimics Beldoria.

In the desert where Verdoria's harbor meets, pawns imitate the shadows of many ships. Its scale is comparable to that of the Allied fleet, which has been swarming with pandemonium.

Led by its large fleet, Admiral Shergail's battleship, Atlas Fleet Flagship Gustave, was magically modified with the latest weapons from the Imperial Factory.

"Just because this port city is the capital of Verdoria." Just get in there, drop it here, and you'll be finished. "

Conveniently, it is not so much the case that the capital is located in a large bay.

Although Verdoria stretches by land to the west opposite the desert, the country originally began as a result of the vigorous desert trade. Because large-scale logistics by quicksand have been secured, the port city has continued to develop as it is and remains a political and economic center.

Even if the desert trade was blocked by Lily, she didn't want to move to the capital.

"This is the only place to attack, and the enemy can only defend it." The line of defense against death will be built by the name of the country. "

It's a good idea that we break through that.

Ah, I'll leave the landing to the [Chaos Knights] of Zenongalt.

The operation itself is simple. Charge towards the enemy harbor and force landing.

It was Xenongalt's role to get down at the head of it and push into enemy territory.

I'm sorry for Admiral Sherguille, who leads the big fleet, but it won't be a naval battle. The Belgrade side was overwhelmingly disadvantaged in terms of naval power. I had dozens of warships, and they crushed me in one breath.

The Belgrade Navy has no choice but to contribute personnel to a coastal operation that will keep the enemy on the ground and stop them from landing.

With that in mind, Admiral Shergail's job is to transport our landing party.

"At the same time as the battle for control of the port, the sky battleship Shangri-La directly boarded the Imperial Castle."

Can you get that far?

"Almost, but you can fly to that area." I had my pulse checked properly on the spot. "

Simon explained, and Lily nodded.

I carefully investigated this area of the boulder because it formed the root of the operation. Even if you say you took the time to do that today... that's too much to say.

Even the Imperial Army is in the process of arming itself. In addition, Shangri-La's anti-aircraft defense is also reinforced, which places a considerable burden on the Development Bureau. I wanted to make Simon feel at ease, but I didn't stand a chance.

Human, monetary, and financial resources are poured into the jab jab, so forgive me.

"Verdoria is more than Shangri-La can get into, it is a raid operation that makes the most of this."

The Shangri-La is a huge ship, but it can carry only a limited number of people.

The Royal Castle can only be used for the number of people that can be boarded by descending from Shangri-La. We need a limited number of troops to reach the deepest reaches of the enemy territory.

You will take only the best of the best, who need to be strong and ready to die.

"That's why I formed the 1st Storm Battalion...... Lily"

Hey?

What do you mean, there are Lechi and Ursula in the crew?

If you summon a list of the elite troops that were formed after the selection test, the members of the 1st Assault Battalion, there are two names that are familiar to you. Once you select it, you'll be able to see a brief profile with a photo of yourself.

Reki, with a bouncing smile, and Ursula, with their usual blurry faces, were reflected.

"Huh? Lily didn't say anything."

Those two just volunteered.

"Do you know, Fiona?"

"Yes, I was a little related to them." I hope you're doing well, Chrono-san. ”

"You mean you've grown so much without seeing it for a while..."

"I'm not a child anymore, like Chrono is worried about." Now that you've been blessed and stronger, you should rely on them a little bit. Both of you will be happy. "

Apparently, Fiona burned them. I didn't know anything about it... Recently, Fiona was often in a secret witch workshop, so she didn't really know what to do, but I didn't think she'd encounter me like that.

I was relieved that Leki and Ursula weren't in the Imperial Army for the time being.

However, it was my own feeling and they wanted to fight together. That is why I tried the selection examination on my own.

Maybe we shouldn't treat them as children and keep them away from the fight. In the first place, I'm not allowed to be the only demon king involved in all of Pandora's wars.

"I see... I see... if you pass the exam, you'll be a fine soldier, even if you're young." From now on, I'll let you help me. "

"Behold, Simon, the next moment you make a woman cry, you are talking about another woman. Is this the Devil King's artifact? I can't imitate it very much."

"Don't say that." I'm scared of the aftermath. "

“If you don't say one word of cynicism, you won't be able to stand it.”

"I don't know anymore."

Fuck you, you faint-hearted men. Don't even know me... but if you look at it from the side, I'll definitely say the same thing.

But seriously, stop stimulating me so badly. Next time, I'm not sure I can stop it.

“I'm sorry I told you so personally. Now, apostolic measures are more important than this gathering of honor. I don't think there will be an apostle in Verdoria this time, but this is just in case."

It is arguably the most important topic of the day.

In battle, the Beldoria assault will succeed without any problems. But if the apostle comes, the danger of being turned upside down is always present.

Since this is the first maneuver to fully mobilize our forces, we need to make sure that we have a firm plan for this area as well.

At the very least, when we fight Nero's Expeditionary Force, we will be sure to fight the Apostles.

"Shangri-La has everyone on board except Xenon Galt. If they show up on our side, there will be no problem because we have as many opponents as we can."

except in the case of the appearance of an unknown apostle.

Although he finally defeated Mariabel, one of the apostles, the youngest twelfth apostle should be the weakest in terms of skill and experience. The ability to fight on its own was clearly higher than that of the Seventh Apostle, Sariel.

However, those who are higher than the seventh should be those who are stronger than Sariel, no, they should be called transcendents. Without any information or countermeasures, I don't think I can suddenly defeat the opponent.

But you don't have to follow Simon.

"What are you talking about now?" This time, the Dragon Knights were there, and Shangri-La was going to be the first real fight. If I don't take a good look, there will be no future renovation proposals. "

Simon, who became the director of the Magic Development Bureau, surpassed the earliest alchemists and became the brains that supported the Imperial Army. After Lily, I was familiar with the ancient ruins.

Although he sits on the "anti-cross" in anticipation of his development ability, he is not absolutely proficient in fighting. Just in case, I don't think we should be following you to the battlefield.....

"Besides, if I have to, I can do some repairs." I also have the gear for Lily-san's example. "

"Sure, it would be safer if you were there..."

"Oniisan is too worried." If Shangri-La was in danger on any road, it would already be a loss. "

Except that the enemy Dragon Knights will arrive, it must be safest to ride the Shangri-La.

When this ship sinks, the Imperial army will be finished again.

Okay, this time, please.

Yeah, yeah, I'll get you some precious real-world data.

Is it only because I am confident in the Shangri-La I put my hand on?

Whatever happens, Simon will never change his ship.

"Zenongart will be the only placement of members. If an apostle appears, retreat to the ship immediately."

So I said, 'Hold on till the Demon King returns.'

"Oh, please."

"I made sure to do as you ordered ———— I also showed you the records of the battle in Avalon." I'm not falling in love enough to think that I can fight on my own. "

That giant angel, even Mariabelle alone, was able to seal it off because we were throwing a party. If we fight with Sasi, that overwhelming spec will still be a struggle.

"Unlike the Avalon War of Liberation, the Beldoria strategy can be fully challenged." There is no messenger. Winning is natural, which is why we will drop it quickly and reliably. Completing this battle quickly will give us an edge in the battle ahead. ”

I can't stand it in this place.

Nero's Expeditionary Force is approaching us for a moment across the continent. While wrecking all the countries on its path.

"One day. One day, we're going to get Verdoria."