Kuro no Maou

The next day, the 27th of the moon at dawn.

Not long after dawn, evacuees from the neighbouring villages of east and west began to arrive here. They were led by Fiona and Saliel. In this situation, it is quicker for me to come here than to run a message.

"--hah, are you crazy?

So, as we speak, it's this reaction.

Even a natural Fiona can only penetrate the right argument.

"I thought I'd try to retain it... but what I can't help but say is counterproductive."

As a result, yesterday morning, the hundreds of horsemen led by Charlotte set out with a single hope of rescuing the survivors of the pioneering village.

I persuaded him to stop acting like such a fool.

Of course, she can't have ears to listen to. When I say black, Charlotte always says white. I'm not even standing on the start line of the conversation.

Then, through the village chief, I turned my hand and asked them to give their escort the highest priority.....

"I'm Charlotte Tristan Sparda! As a royal family, I will never abandon my people! If there is still a chance that one of us is still alive in that pioneering village, I will go and help you!!

And that was already a fine speech.

It seemed that the village chief and the villagers were also touched by the fact that "the boulder is the princess of Sparta".

During yesterday's battle, the villagers raised their hands and sent out the princess's cavalry. Well, they've never crossed the line to rescue the pioneers they've seen, and if you're going to take down the monsters that are coming, I'll be there for you.

But no matter what you think of the situation, you're not the only one who can win a hundred rides.

"But I thought Krono-san would be reluctant to follow."

He said he wouldn't do anything so irresponsible with a boulder.

I am now the leader of the mercenary regiment. There is a responsibility to the members of the League. Abandon command on your own.

But even if you were just a casual adventurer on your own... it's too late to get to the rescue. If the outbreak of rats is still on its first day, I think it's worth a rush.

"It's been more than three days. Even under these circumstances, I've lost my memory of going to the middle of the enemy's hopeless rescue, and I'm not going that far."

Well then, we can escort the evacuees to Dakia village as planned.

"... no, I don't think that's going to work either."

"Why?

"It was the princess of Sparta who came to our rescue."

It was Sariel who pointed to the root of the problem instead of me.

"We are mercenaries, not knights. Princess or princess, I have no duty to protect her life."

"Absolutely right, but I still can't let him die."

First of all, she hates me, but she's Will's real sister.

If this is a bloody throne inheritance dispute, there is no reproach of conscience if you let it go, but it is not bad for brothers and sisters. I am a dear family member.

And Princess Charlotte is an important figure for a nation called Sparta. It's only natural because she's a princess.

Subtracting her popularity as a princess, there is also diplomatic value in a political marriage. Charlotte's marriage is important in protecting Sparta from the Crusades. Whether it's Avalon, Rune, or, as Will said in a joke, even if I was married, I could be in a position to draw on Spartan defense support.

"At least now that Princess Charlotte is dead, there's nothing good for Sparta."

"I wouldn't look to the Alliance to help those who jumped into the dead."

"I don't want to take extra risks in places like this. But we can't just let her die."

"Hah... did you leave yesterday?

Ah.

"Anyone else come back here?

"No villagers, no knights, no one has returned."

"Whether you're already being fed by rats, or if you're surrounded and still sticking... it's more likely that you won't be rescued in time."

"I know. But Charlotte is a princess. The knights will defend themselves to the end with the intention of dying. If she were alone, she could still be alive."

In my words, Fiona sighed, and then the Homunkurus soldiers made me tea. And then I ate some tea. Quite a lot of room.

Zwei, I need your command.

Leave it to me, Miss Fiona.

I disagreed, but Fiona was prepared to follow my decision.

But somehow, Fiona's instructions to her subordinates seem surprising. That's the type you can do.

"I'm going on an advance reconnaissance in Shiro. Take over command of the squad to Dry."

"Yes! I understand!!

Subsequently, Sariel skipped the instructions.

Nevertheless, Warlock Squad 2 (Zwei) and Infantry Squad Squad Squad Squad 3 (Dry) have different personalities than my brother Ain.

It should have the same face and the same size of Homunkurus, but Zwei has a kind of charming atmosphere and the dryness feels really hot and painful.

After all, the first nine people (nameless nines) have a long period of activity, so is self-formation also progressing? Lily told me that I've been doing this, so I'm sure I've had a lot of experience.

"The rescue is my heavy cavalry. I'll leave the escort of the evacuees to the remaining sorcerers and infantry, but Fiona and Saliel will accompany me. Zwei, Dry, I asked you to escort the refugees."

"Yes, my lord!

But it's a one-size-fits-all response to me. I wonder if you can show me the earth if you don't deepen your interaction.

Anyway, the policy has been decided.

"And, Seek. Follow me on the Iron Spider."

The pilot of the ancient weapon's four-legged chariot Iron Spider left it to Seek.

Originally, she was in charge of restoring the iron spider.

In addition, working with Simon Black makes him superior to other Homuncruses in ancient technology.

"Yes, my lord. Are you sure you want to purge the truck?"

"... no, just pull it back. Sometimes."

"Ha, just do as I say."

The dragon car is too slow. But an ancient four-legged tank, the Iron Spider, can keep pace with the cavalry's march speed. Even if you drag a large truck, it's not so powerful as to slow down.

"I miss Lily when she's gone."

"Oh, really, Lily thinks I've been completely reliant on you."

As it stands, it is not bad as a combat force. However, I still feel uneasy about Lily's absence.

However, Lily is now alone and working hard at Karamara. I can't go to the place where we miss each other.

"We don't have time. Let's go and get him."

Fiona, who doesn't care, accepts and Sariel follows. There's no more discussion here, and we're standing up for the troubled grandmother.

"--Whoa, are you just leaving? I'm glad I didn't make a mistake."

At that time, the door of Burn and the Adventurer Guild opens and a man appears.

Carrying a large sword, he had a pleasant smile that looked like a boy on his golden head. That face, that rise, that doesn't look familiar.

Kai, why are you here?

"No, I'm not the only one.

Kai sent a horizontal gaze, and the white wings peered through the door.

"No way, is Nell coming too!?

Ehehe, I'm here.

I came to play, and a funny smile appeared in my face.

"What do you mean?

"Er, um, that's right...."

"It's been a long time since I've been on a quest as Wing Road. Looks like Charles is just here."

Well, I hear that after the Galahad War, "Wing Road" was inactive. Both Nero and Nell returned home temporarily, and Charlotte returned to the royal castle with Will and was no longer in school.

"Yes, that's right! It's a coincidence that Krono is here too!

Now that I'm a mercenary regiment, it's possible that I'll be wearing the Tempest mission site... well, what happened suddenly was a coincidence.

Nell is emphasizing coincidence, so I nodded for now.

"So, where's Charles? I heard you sent me to defend this village."

"Oh, that 's--"

And I briefly explained the situation to the two of them.

"Hahahaha! Looks like Charles!!

"Ugh... I'm sorry, Kurono-kun, for the inconvenience..."

After hearing Princess Charlotte's reckless behavior, Kai burst into laughter, and Nell lowered her head in an unfortunate manner.

"Ah, without your brother, Charles would run wild after all."

"I don't know, even with Nero, it's kind of a waste of time to say it."

In fact, there was a talk of "he looks like this" among party members, but now it's a situation of cut and chopped. I don't have much time for nonchatter.

"We're heading to Takumi Village, which is turning into a rat's nest as a rescue team. What about you guys?

"Ha, you've decided that, haven't you?

"Of course, we'll go with you!

Kai answered with a smile and nodded forcefully.

So there were two Rank 5 adventurers. A comfortable companion has joined us.

The road to the new pioneering village is thin, unreliable and covered in deep snow. But after yesterday's march of hundreds of horsemen led by Princess Sparta, who rushed to the rescue, there will be no doubt.

Dodd, dodd, dodd! and roared, and the giant steel body pushed forward.

The four-legged chariot Iron Spider leads Chrono's heavy cavalry and keeps moving forward flashy through the snow. As long as there were powerful ethers, ancient ground weapons that kept moving without shortness of breath were powerfully paving the way for the cavalry.

At such a distance that there is no snow splash from the four legs of steel, Kurono, the leader of the regiment, follows. Along with Kurono's creepy black giant, immortal horse (Nightmare) Mary, Kai crossed a large, muscular horse body, a delta beast (Bacon).

Kai talks with a breathtaking expression that doesn't seem like he's going to a fateful rescue operation, but Chrono doesn't think it's unconscious or annoying. Because I know that a man named Kai has the character to smile and go to death.

At least it was easier to jump into a swarm of rats than to stop jealously crazy Lily.

Shortly after those two, Lieutenant Ain and the current Catapulted Ace Primes followed, followed by heavy-cavalry members running horses in two rows of undisturbed columns.

Then Fiona and Nell were the two who reached the end of the rescue team.

"I don't suppose you're chasing me to this point."

"Whatever you say."

Fiona is the usual jito's eye, but it's probably not her fault if she contains stupid feelings.

As for Nell, the response was slightly weak because she thought maybe it was a little too obvious.

"Well, I wasn't expecting you to give up."

"Of course. If you're frustrated with something like that, love won't come true!

There is no ordinary love that should be realized at the risk of life. But that's not the case now. I really tried to kill Lily.

Even Fiona is so prepared.

That's why I don't want to support you.

"If you can help Kurono-san, do what you want. If it bothers you, go away."

"Gunu... just because I'm back in bloom with my lover, I can't afford this... arrogance!

"I'm sure you're generous, but your friend Nell..."

"Hah!?

It was Nell who finally gained nothing in the battle against Lily, who bet on Chrono.

Although Lily was her fiancé, Fiona was her lover, and Sariel was no substitute for slavery, Chrono must have become more concerned.

But after that battle alone, Kurono's assessment hasn't changed much. Still, Nell's just a friend.

As Will pointed out, it's a romantic plan to change this place... but there's no difference between the words that hurt Nell most nowadays. Always a friend can be a cruel word sometimes.

"Ah, you should see it now... I've had the struggle of reading the whole volume of 'The Temptation of Primes', and I have a lot of skills to bewitch my manhood..."

Wow.

I pulled a little to Nell, saying bumps with my eyes.

Lily, is it really okay for someone like this to be a Harlem candidate? I thought it was Fiona who had been seeing Nell for a long time, rather than letting her recline in a strange direction.

Takumi Village is a short distance away, but everyone is pushing a little hard on the cavalry to march. We can arrive in less than half a day.

Looking up at the sky, a Pegasus descended on his back from the sun, which was not yet directly above him.

It's not a wild tempura, but of course it's Sariel, who was in advance scouting.

"Master"

"You're back, Sariel. What is the status of Takumi Village?"

"Princess Charlotte, I hereby confirm the survival of the Tempest Cavalry. He's developing defensive magic and outperforming the rat offensive."

Seriously, we don't have a fort, but we've been keeping them out all day. Do you have the best knights to lay a boulder on a princess?

But if we think we can't escape just by defending ourselves, we're completely surrounded. The more elite knights abandon their breakthroughs, the thicker the siege.

"Are we going to break in and break the siege?

"Not easy, but possible"

All right, if you have a chance, don't get lost.

Charlotte is still alive, and the Knights still have enough power to keep fighting.

It's easy to just say that you rush in and rendezvous and leave quickly... but with a little mistake or time loss, the mouse siege will close in no time. After all, we're less than 50 oligarchs. It is only natural to be drunk in numbers when you face up to a crowd of tens of thousands.

"What about us over there?

"Unilaterally, but I called from above."

Then they'll be ready for an escape. Elite Knights don't miss a small chance.

"Was there any spare power?

"Defensive magic is on the verge of being broken. Their limits are near."

"You better hurry up, I'll fly!

Destination is near. Mary starts accelerating with intent, without having to whip me.

As it is, we enter Takumi Village at once without stopping.

"Fiona"

"Yes"

As Sariel returned, Fiona, who was running at the rear, had just stepped forward.

"One shot with me opens a breach. Then I'll take the right, Fiona will take the left."

"Is the first shot all right?

"With the firepower of an ancient weapon, it would penetrate. But Fiona and I are the only ones who can get out of the wall."

That's true too. Can I have a fire?

Perfect. They're weak too.

Kurono-san, I can't lose.

"I don't think I can beat Fiona with the Fire Attribute with the Demon King of Light (Overlimit)."

After beating each other so lightly, you'll be notified of a plan to unleash all the power moves you can't call a maneuver briefly.

The chorus of "Jesus My Lord", which is unlikely to have a dissenting opinion, and the names of Nell and Kai's helpers were also agreed.

Less than half an hour later, I finally see my destination on the road.

Earlier, there was no shadow of the house, but countless stupid white swarms and roars had shown that it was a battlefield of hell.

I didn't mean to do it this time, but suddenly it's a feather to experience a cavalry assault.

I'm worried about my first time... my unshakeable loyalty and my reliable armor will support my feelings.

I'll kick you out like a swarm of rats.

"--Let's go, let's go!!