Kuro no Maou

"- Well, we've finally got some information, let's figure out the route"

In the mansion's living room, spread the map of the continent of Pandora over a large table and we all stick our heads together.

"Isn't the shortest route fine?

"There are also many areas in the south of Pandora that have not yet been opened. It is also difficult to determine the shortest route"

"Lily's Distiny Land is around here."

Fiona's opinion comes first. Then, as Saliel put it, the stage proceeds to exploring its shortest route.

Lily is playing around looking for a place name she knows. Well, if anything happens to you, you seem to pinch your mouth with adult consciousness, so let's just leave it like this.

"Actually, Will told me where the original monolith is in other countries"

"Isn't that information leaking?

"On the continent of Pandora, Monolis does not recognise any military value, but exists that is worshiped only as a religious and cultural value. It is difficult to gather detailed location information, but there are no particular penalties for knowing and teaching."

"Otherwise, it won't be easy for you to tell me that you're a friend."

At least, Will isn't that stupid of a man. Because I told you about the importance of monoliths, you immediately gathered information and told me.

In the first place, in this other world, where there is no television or telephone on the Internet, information and communication technology is at a level better than in the real Middle Ages thanks to magic. It is very difficult to gather information, not just about monoliths, but even about other countries.

If Will saved me the trouble... if I were to pay for this information, it would be a lot of money.

Souvenirs to Will are exciting, while I print the location of the original monolith on the map.

"The first is' Black Forest ', a sanctuary in Farren"

Farren, a Dark Elf country, neighbor of Sparda.

A large part of the national territory is covered in forests, but the deepest eastern forest area of it is called the 'Black Forest' and is considered sacred to be an inviolable land.

It is unclear exactly where the original monolith is because it will not enter without the permission of the Great Cleric of Farren, who manages the 'Black Forest'. But they say it's definitely in this forest.

"The second is the 'Iron Blood Tower' in the Balrog Mountains"

A wall to the south through Partier, in the Balrog Mountains, is the Dwarf country 'Adamantoria', and a tower called 'Iron Blood Tower' is built on its royal castle grounds. It would be difficult to get inside, just to say that it is within the royal castle, although no measures have been taken to ban access in particular.

"The third is' Meteophor 'in the Varna Forest Sea"

The vast rainforest extends beyond the Balrog Mountains to the Varna Forest Sea. This jungle is not the territory of a particular country, and there are more tribes of the beast race living there than in ancient times, each of which seems to be a territory.

Among them is a giant waterfall called 'Meteofalls', which is in the middle of the jungle but does not belong to the territory of any tribe. There is a pyramid-shaped ancient site there, and they have the original inside of it.

Unlike Farren's Black Forest, this one has turned into a little tourist destination, easy to get close to, but no access to the interior is allowed.

"So, Carla Mara at the end. The original, apparently, stands dignified in the middle of the city"

It seems to be a replacement tower for Carla Mara's royal castle, commonly known as the 'Tower'. On that first floor, there is the original monolith in the entrance hall.

If this is a real royal castle, access will be restricted, as in other countries, but Carla Mara operates not in a royal government, but in a council system by leading big merchants, and the tower serves only to the extent of being a conference venue.

The owner of the tower is a man named Zanadu, chairman of the Karamara Parliament and chief bourgeoisie, whose top floor is his residence. As the upper level of the tower is used as the chamber of parliament and the chamber headquarters of Zanadu, security is tight even during normal times, but up to the lower level it is like a department store or shopping mall with gatherings of retailers and restaurants, with free basic access.

In other words, anyone can easily touch the original first floor entrance.

I see, indeed, he is defenseless enough to ask you not to take it away. Keep it hidden and managed, is there nothing more you can do than not know the true value of Monolith?

"The three originals seem to be almost halfway down the road, but when it comes to turning it all around, isn't it going to be quite a stopover?

"But it's worth it."

"Metastasis possible, possibly"

You're right, Sariel.

Lily says the monolith and stone tablet "The Beginning of History (Zero Chronicle)," which can be transferred, are limited. I mean, it's not a wack to be free to use metastases from any of them.

For example, after Lily cried out and popped out of the dorm, she apparently transferred from the 'Beginning of History (Zero Chronicle)' in the square of the park to the entrance to the Divine Extinction Realm Avalon, but that was only possible because of the guidance of Fairy Queen Iris, who, on her own today, said she could not do the same.

Others, even Partier, were impossible to transfer from the monolith they regained with blackening to the point where the mechanical knight escaped.

No matter how much Lily is a genius, she is not yet a wacko in unraveling the functionality of all ancient sites. I don't know if I can use it until I actually check it out.

"But with the original monolith, metastases are likely to be available. Somewhere, you can fly."

"Well, if anything else is available, it's convenient, isn't it?"

Even if metastases can be used, there are sometimes limited places to fly. Nature and metastasis are also unlikely to be possible in places where the flow has changed and is not currently connected, because the flow of the ground vein is relevant around here.

Still, if we can move from Farren's original to Karamara, it's possible to serve the purpose of the journey at once. Whether it's the next Adamantoria or the Varna Forest Sea, you can save more than enough time if you were able to transfer. It would be worth a try around all three on the way.

"Besides, I'd actually like to check the originals everywhere, and if I were to look into it, the number of samples would be better"

"Well, besides two things, Sparda and Avalon, I'd like to see some more"

"It is desirable to take sufficient analysis time"

In fact, the original monoliths of Royal Castle Sparda and Royal Castle Avalon have already investigated. Both are managed in the basement of the Royal Castle, so I wouldn't normally even be able to see them... there, I made the most of the connections I've ever cultivated.

I asked Will and Nell to give me a tour for now. At first, there is also the serious title of the study of ancient sites. In fact, Lily and Simon are unraveling the secrets of ancient monuments with pandoras and bluffs, so it's more than just pre-construction.

One finding is that both original monoliths have been stained with black magic for hundreds of years, or thousands if they suck, and it takes a lot of time to whiten them. It is safe to leave the giant stone slab, which is pitch-black to the core without me having to blacken it.

That's why it's not stained black or white, it's grey zone, the original Carla Mara is the most dangerous. No, really, I want you to stop decorating your entrance with such a bad state.

"Between Sparda and Avalon, it seemed like it could be transferred originally, but it's too bad it's not available because it's in the Royal Castle"

"You'd better be in seal now"

By the way, Lily's standpoint said that Sparda and Avalon's originals had no point where they could fly to other countries other than that of being able to transfer in two directions. At best, it can be transferred from the Royal Castle of Avalon to Distinyland.

After that, Sparda, Avalon is likely to be able to move from the royal castle side to the normal monolith in his country. But it can't be transferred from the monolith to the original of the royal castle, it seems a one-way specification.

It's kind of confusing where you can fly and where you can't. For once, I have a note, and Lily would be perfectly in my head. Because I'm a genius.

"So is it your policy to tour three original monoliths on the road, Master?"

"Oh, I'm worried about time... but they're also dangerous to leave the other originals alone. Maybe they're after one of these guys."

By stopping around, you can also find out if there are any monastic movements on the ground, to some extent, but also. Even if it's not original, there's also the possibility of targeting another monolith, like Hyram, which would be more expensive this way.

Perhaps the basic strategy of the monastery is to form a minimum force base and gradually expand the Crusadist forces on it, first by securing discreet medium-sized and small monoliths. If the original is eventually obtained, the system of control in that part of the region will be the cornerstone.

In the present situation, where the threat of the Crucifixion has not yet been transmitted throughout Pandora, it will be inevitable that their forces will rise. One of the things about Hyram is that there's a miraculous chance that we're together. It's impossible for us to pick all the buds alone.

"This is unlikely to return to Sparda during the year."

"Even though it's a long journey, we'll be stopping by."

"Lily is looking forward to traveling! With Chrono, I want to go to all kinds of places!

"... honeymoon"

Stop it, Sariel, I'm not married yet.

Regardless, as far as feelings go, I'm going to let you get along seriously with me on the big premise of marriage... but I want you to spare me the remarks that make my position subtly backward.

Anyway, more than I've got plans, all I have to do is go. I'm ready, and I'm ready to say goodbye to Sparda's friends.

"Honestly, I feel like I'm a little bit of a traveler and I think I'm having fun, too, but I don't know what it is. Get in the mood and make this journey."

Shining pure white monoliths, stained with white monochrome, properly activated the metastasis function. An instantly unfolding, circular magic formation. I blinked, I thought it was already gone.

And all that remains later is the metastasizer.

"Ha... ha... oh, man, you devil..."

Transferred has been the Knolls Priest Chief, who leads the Knights of Test Mechanical "Alpha Platoon" with a unicorn-like horn in his helmet and a red cape, wearing a 'Armored Armor (Holy Gear)' custom aircraft with more armor and output than the normal type.

Chrono, the Alsace demon of the cause, appeared at an entirely unexpected time during the task of securing a medium-sized monolith in the Partier town of Hyram.

I wasn't insulting the power of that man. His threat comes from the bitter experience of the Battle of Alsace, and Chief Priest Knolls is well aware of it. But in a vivid reminder of the memories of the time, calmly, only calmly, we compare the battle power of Krono alone with that of a mechanical knight wrapped around 'armor (holy gear)' - now, if there is a miracle armor that can be called this divine blessing itself, we can win.

But it was unexpected that the current Chrono was of unparalleled strength a year ago. What's even more unexpected is that they're wearing the same ancient armor, but obviously more high-performance than their own.

Knowing the power of 'Armored Armor (Holy Gear)', though Knolls is the most resentful enemy Krono in his life, he therefore instantly reviewed the demonic power of manipulating the same armor and made a decision to withdraw. Had the judgment been delayed even ten seconds, I would not have even been able to escape.

"Whoa, whoa, that sounds terrible, Chief Priest Knolls...... I didn't mean 'Alpha Platoon' was wiped out anymore. No, the power of the devil is really scary"

"G, Bishop Gregorius! Are you there?"

"Yes, I've been waiting for you in prayer."

If the luminescence caused by the transfer of monolith subsides, this room becomes quite dim. Sometimes he was distracted shortly after the escape of the final death, and Knolls finally realized with a voice that Gregorius stood in the dark.

"Also, I'm sorry, we can't... and we can't help but lose good men and valuable 'armor (holly gear)'"

"No, thanks to your safe return, we have good data. Ms Dorothy would be thrilled with the data in action against real ancient armor - and the bravely fought and scattered knights, God bless them."

After cleverly cutting the cross with the words of prayer, Gregorius quickly returns to his original frigid smile face.

"It's a shame they suppressed Hyram's monolith, but don't let that get you down because there are so many other things in this pandora. Soon, the next mission will begin."

"Ha, next time, you will always see the Freshly Striked Fort of God"

generous treatment, rather than human resource shortages.

There are still a few knights who will endure the operation of 'Armored Armor (Holy Gear)'. Knolls is a valuable, brilliant wearer, mechanical knight.

The Fourth Laboratory of the Secret of White sent us as the next generation of new weapons: Armored Armor (Holy Gear). Using completely different principles than modern knight armor, he said, he analyzed ancient armor of superhuman performance, exerting tough power, robust defense, and manoeuvrability unlike all-body armor, and created it entirely from ich.

This means that mass production is possible with modern magic technology and resources, without waiting to unearth ancient armor that is in good condition to move. Conditions are harsh, such as the magical aptitude and strength required of the wearer, but if the modern Crusaders and elite Heavy Knights (Armor Knights) are all mechanical knights, the consequences of their increased combat power are immeasurable. The Mechanical Knight is the strongest knight that combines the power and armor of a heavy knight, and the speed of a cavalry, not to mention the sorcerer's ranged attacks, everything. If the Knights can be organized in numbers of hundreds or thousands, they can overshadow the common sense of war so far.

A very powerful new weapon, which is also offered to the Aria Monastery in the name of a field test. I also tell the General Command of the Crusaders in Daedalus that the activities of the Aria Monastery are exclusively intelligence and authentic missionary activities in the enemy country… to the Bishop of Judas in "The White Mystery", everything seemed to be foreseeable.

"But what our prospects revealed to that demon was a very bad situation."

Knolls honestly bumped into the biggest concern he had secretly thought.

The Monolith securing operation being carried out in secret by the Aria Monastery can proceed in its favour, since the aim in the first place has not been found out by the Pandora countries. If you don't know what they're after, you can't take action. But if I find out I'm after Monolith, all I have to do is consolidate the protection there.

That is why, in Partia, we deliberately used a rogue group of demons to cover up the intentions of the monolith aim. Although temporarily, there was also intense resistance and humiliation to shoulder to shoulder with the abominable devil tribe, Knolls endured this too, thinking it was a test of God.

Such a struggle also appeared out of nowhere, ruined everything because of the demon Chrono.

"Nor is that enough to care. Sooner or later, it is predicted that we will be exposed in the near future… No, because I knew it in my prophecy."

It's been awhile since Gregorius invited me to start working at the Aria Monastery, but I still didn't see the identity of what he called the 'prophecy' in Knolls. But I only know that when Gregorius calls it his prophecy, he is absolutely confident.

How much further is this man seeing?

"And if that Chrono finds out about the existence and meaning of Monolith, the next thing he wants to do is - yeah, again, it's definitely Carla Mara's original,"

"- Well, you finally threw up some good information, Gregorius."

At that time, the voice of a tall girl sounded as if out of place.

"I will not tolerate disrespectful words to Bishop Gregorius!

Did an asshole believer kid happen to get lost here? Knolls stood up and turned his gaze to the Lord of Voices, trying to shelter his boss, Gregorius, on his back.

"Hey, I don't have a dog. It's more of a gorilla than a dog."

"Hey, thanks for this, I'm sorry - He just escaped with his life, so he's still in the mood."

"Knock it off carefully that all my deeds are forgiven by God."

Phew, and from the end of the darkness, the unscrupulous girl shows up, leaking a voice that makes a small fool of a large adult.

And the moment he saw her, Knolls instantly bowed to his knees.

"Become, ah, you... I'm sorry, I apologize for the disrespect, please forgive me!

The identity of the girl was so distinctive that at a glance she could tell it was sole.

That voice deserves a winning look and a beauty to fall in love with. The flickering peach hair sparkles and exposes the limbs of a thin, supple girl to a large extent, a modified, highly exposed monastic garment. Such a radical costume, yet her haunting aura of overwhelming white magic speaks eloquently of the meaning of its existence above all else.

"Yes, I am the Eleventh Apostolic Mass. Well, remember this beauty."

With a high laugh, Mass stepped on Knolls' head with a thick bottom heel.

"Okay, Mass. No such imitation."

"Ugh, this gorilla looks so retarded, I gave it to you."

Cancer, and kicking a corner of the helmet, Mass swings to the Lord of the Voice of Caution.

There you are, a girl of beauty no less than Mass, no, a boy, with blue eyes shining in her long blonde hair. It wraps a discreet plain crucifix coat, but the aura of silver on its body cannot be deluded.

"I didn't know you were even coming to the twelfth Apostle, Sir Mariabel..."

To the alignment of the two apostles, Knolls breathes. Very, not in a situation where you can look up. It is not my fault, but the aura of white magic emanating from the Apostle puts a heavy sense of oppression on my fallen body.

Though Monolith is indoors in operation, so much heavy pressure with a wave of unconsciously dripping magic. Knolls was feeling again that he was an overwhelmingly different, monster stained being.

"So, Mass, I have a bad feeling about this, but for once, let me know what you're planning on doing."

"Yes, you've decided to go to a place called Carla Mara."

"Ha... how could you forget that we are here while keeping our vengeance in front of us? Too dangerous."

"Are you the one who came all the way to Pandora to freak out?

"Don't overtrust the power. The Seventh Apostle, Sir Saliel, was disputed in this land! In Pandora, God bless you."

"That's not why this is your chance. Fine, I'll suppress Carla Mara's original first. Then I'll come back later and kill him."

"It's that easy..."

"Hey, the boulder is Sir Eleventh Apostle Mass! It's a perfect operation."

Gregorius interrupts the words on the arrow tip where Mariabelle tries to cut off the rhetoric.

"Be bold, really reasonable! It is a wonderful operational plan to harness the power of the Apostle to the fullest and to strike hateful revenge, but to gain a new land of faith!

"Hmm, right"

"With Sir Mass' manoeuvres, we at the Abbey of Aria would also like to do our utmost to help -"

"Mass! Rethink, a man like this shouldn't have to bother putting you in extra danger!

"Ugh, then how long do you have to wait to get the devil's neck!

"Me and Mass, if the two apostles get together, the Crusaders' Sparda offense will be quicker. If you attack Fortress Galahad, that man will surely show up too... and you will clear that mindless mind by fighting the devil in the land where Sir Saliel fell!

"Well, I hate to be kept waiting. At best, you can dawdle with your brother in Daedalus. Saliel's vengeance is mine alone."

Mass just said there was nothing more to talk about, but he left with his back turned. Mariabelle, for a moment, gave up any further conversation, even though she did not think she would easily turn her opinions on her once she had done so.

"Mass is stupid and wagamama, but he's still a dear fellow apostle. Gregorius, if there is anything convenient to use her for your ambition... then I will judge God with this hand"

"Ha ha, I'll keep that in mind, Sir Mariabel. Let us swear and promise to serve the Holy Apostle wholeheartedly, in keeping with God's will."

Mariabelle also left the room after glancing at Gregorius with a rugged gaze that didn't sound like a blow.

"... it was as if I hadn't heard of Bishop Gregorius, both apostles coming"

"Yeah, well, I didn't say it. Besides, you two apparently came on your own. Command hasn't contacted us."

"It's also why"

"It will be decided, I take the vengeance of the Seventh Apostle, Sir Saliel. I mean, now that you've fought, you've come all the way here just to kill the Alsace devil, Chrono, that man... hey, isn't that a really moving story? A young apostle, still young, takes action on his own to avenge his fellow citizens. Nice, I envy you, that hot patos is a privilege for young people."

"No way, when Sir Saliel is dead, blow a lie?

"No, the Seventh Apostle, Sir Saliel, is dead. At the loss of the protection of the White God, the Apostle dies. It has to be dead - you know what the official view of the Crusaders is about the death of the Seventh Apostle, right?

But it is also an indisputable fact that there exists a girl named Sariel, who has lost her protection and is just a human being.

As a crusader, as a crusader, a former apostle turned his back on his enemies, etc., is a rare scandal in history. It's only natural to publicly declare that he's dead...

"Isn't that all about exposure?"

"Heh, that's also called destiny again. What do boys and girls think and make choices when they find out that their former friends are next to the devil - um, I can't even predict on a boulder."

How far are you going to hold the reins? I have no idea, but nevertheless, it conveys no more that Gregorius is willing to use the two apostles.

Gregorius, speaking so smilingly, laughed with a face like he had finally gotten the pawn he needed.

"Now, on Sir Mass' long journey, this one's going to be ready and busy with a lot of things. So why don't we encourage you to serve God well again today"