Maou No Utsuwa

Benedica, the church capital, is a city without walls to protect.

There can be no such thing as attacking the Church Capital, the main mountain of the Lenatus Divine Church. Previously, yes, but now more than 10,000 troops are forming formations to attack the church capital.

"Manganese, were you stupid?"

"Right. The enemy cuts 10,000, this one cuts 3,000. Can you win?

Ever since the Knights appeared, Vedoel was as if he were Kamui's deputy, sticking beside him. Regardless of Kamui, he is totally in the mood for it.

"I don't know if I can win, I need to win. There are many people here to protect."

"Right."

So far, there have been two miscalculations by the Kamuis. One is that the Knights of the Divine Church, who were on their way to the Church Capital, have been in touch to match the date and time of their arrival. That collapsed the calculations for each destruction, and we had to deal with all the armies at once.

And the other thing is that the faithful who were in the church capital didn't try to escape. The motives vary. Those who want to be able to defend the Church's capital themselves, those who want to die halfway knowing that the Church they have believed in was fiction.

Either way, it was an annoying story for Kamui. Because there are people to protect, they are greatly restricted by tactics.

Whatever happened to the church capital, where there were no people as Kamui. At worst, I drew him into the church capital, and I was thinking about setting him on fire, but I couldn't do it anymore.

A further problem is that even fewer forces must be dispersed in order to protect the Church's capital widely. Now the opponent is still concentrating his power on the front, but eventually, Kamui thinks he'll notice that.

"Pretty tough, I'm sure."

"Right."

"The battle is how much you can shred while your opponent doesn't disperse the attack. That's what you tell the knights."

"Ha. I'm instructing you to go with the intention of betting everything on the first war"

"That's good, but this one's gonna wear out pretty bad, too."

"Yes......"

"I need to ask you something."

"What is it?

"You think there's a war on all of that?

"... I know some people don't like to follow, but it will be difficult to leave. We know that if we try to do that, we'll be cut off on the spot."

"Are all the division chiefs over there bad guys?

"It is...... Right. To the best of my knowledge, I thought the central Ninth Division was a decent person."

"... I see. Outreach. In anticipation of that, is that the placement?

"Sure, that's a slap from the front, the back, the left and the right to flip the anti-flag."

"I don't know the exact number."

"I'm sorry, but that doesn't make any difference to me either. As long as you make an approximate judgment on the fragments of the formation, will you cut a thousand?"

"Is it still more than double even if you pull in? Is it difficult when the quality is the same?"

"... don't you use the Demons?

It is the Demons who have slaughtered these many times as many. Vedoel wondered not to use that power.

"The worst is letting them participate. But I don't want to if I can."

"You don't want to make sacrifices in church fights."

"No. If the Demons are on their side, there will be people out there who will use it as a reputation, right? If rumors spread that the Church is working with the Demon Nation, it will be difficult to get ahead of it. For people who don't know what's going on, the Demons are abominable."

"Have you thought that far?"

"There are many enemies here trying to break up the church. Apart from the forces of keeping the Church intact, there is also the Church of the New God. I'll see you there at once."

"Doesn't make sense."

The teaching of the New Divine Church is the same as that of the Divine Church. Naturally because I was dispensed, and for no one to know the truth, rejection is bad in nature.

"I don't mind that if you just do it on your own within the kingdom. But it definitely inhibits our activity. We can't give them as much power as they can easily."

"But it's also about winning"

"I know. I'm trying to figure it out."

"Ha."

For a while Kamui remained silent as he looked at the opponent's position. Kamui went into thought, okay. Vedoel, I'll think of tactics as well, but I can't think of a good idea.

Just because it's the same Knights of the Church, Division I, doesn't mean it has a prominent power.

It goes without thinking that it would be overwhelmingly advantageous to win by number if the quality were the same. The hitter is an ambush. I just can't think of a way to do that.

It's a surprise attack.

And Kamui thinks the same thing.

"Yes. It's just that the way"

"I wonder if it will fit. You're working something out.... I knew you would."

"Is there a way?

"I have an idea. I want to hear one thing. Can a pope ride a horse?

"Huh? No way, to fight under the Pope?

"No, I don't need you to fight me. I just want you to come with me."

"Is that an ambush?

"Yes. I think we need authority after all. To bring someone into the bargain."

"… Negotiations"

"Well, let's see if we can get on the horse for more information."

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Only three horsemen have moved forward in the armies of 10,000. Leading the way are those who put together priestly clothes that do not resemble a place of battle.

I don't even have to confirm the papal flag that horseback riding holds going behind it. Because the Pope is the only one who wears a yellow coat.

From the church knight on the attacking side, who clearly saw the figure, a voice of agitation was raised. That is what the fear of confronting the Pope, the supreme authority, with his sword made him do. From all over the formation, I hear voices trying to cure that upset.

"... that's not a very good situation"

When I heard that, Kamui muttered small.

"Really?

"More voices on the holding side than I thought. That's all there are knights willing to attack the church capital."

"... what a pity."

"You don't get attacked all of a sudden, do you?

"If they did it, they would have no place in the pope."

"Well. Because I believe it will be respected a lot"

"I want to believe that too."

"Hey?"

"Sounds fine to me for now."

Ignaerts, dressed in priestly clothing and carrying the Pope's flag, from behind, told me so.

Ingnarts is right, I see some knights coming out of the line.

"Are you the division chief?

"I don't know each and every face."

"Useless"

"Don't say that. I can tell by the crest I'm wearing on my armor.... Sounds like a division leader."

"Good for you. Now if I were a Knight of Peace, I'd be just as sympathetic."

"Isn't that a terrible thing to say, no matter how much?

"If you ignore the fact that you are older, the Pope and I are in the same line because we are heads of one group."

"I'd like you to consider the year a little."

"I think about that when I lose my title. If we treat each other in a position where we don't have titles, the older ones will respect it."

"I see. Is that why you're here?"

"Oh, that's a lie. Kamui doesn't care about age."

Turning to the Pope who was convinced, he immediately told him that Ignaerts was lying. In fact, it is. Kamui's detention is somewhere else.

"... hey"

"But it's better than being used as a tribute by bees. For Kamui, using respectful language is the same as building a wall."

"What a complication."

"The chat is over. He's going to say something."

The division chiefs who had moved forward were in a row, staring at the Kamuis.

It was the Kamui who waited for me to tell them what to say first, but I'm not going to tell them inside.

"What do you mean?

There's no sequence.

"Oh, you're holding each other back."

"When we gather divisions, we set the sequence in the church. Without it, we'd all be side-by-side, except for the first division leader."

"Well, that's troublesome."

The fact that the negotiator can't be squeezed is troublesome, but in fact, Kamui doesn't care much. I'm not seriously going to negotiate.

"I have no choice. I'm going this way."

"What are we going to do?

"Well, I'll take care of it to a certain extent"

That being said, Kamui stepped forward only slightly.

"What the hell are you going to do with the Church Capital in front of you and form a formation!

"" "It is!

"Fine with me, but can you talk to me one at a time? It's hard to hear."

That's what Kamui told me, and it was the division chief in the middle who opened his mouth. From the look of it, Kamui thought it was probably a sequence at age.

"Before you hear that, let me explain to you what church means by dissolution!

"You're right! The Church of the Lenatus God has decided to dissolve! More than the church breaks up, the Knights of the Divine Church is unnecessary! You should break up the formation and go home to each one of them!

"Don't be ridiculous! How much do you think we've devoted to the Church so far! How can you be convinced that there is no reward for this and that you are no longer needed!

"I see, so is that. Now let me ask each and every one of you to explain how much you've done!

"Hey, what are you talking about!?

"If you don't hear the feat, you don't know how to reward me!? Come on, explain!

"Can you do that!?

"I see. You said no. Then neighbor. Explain it to me!

"Not so! I'm telling you, there's no way I can tell you everything I've done over the years!

"Years of... Is that saying the church has never had a reward!?

"It is...... Yes, Non has even dedicated himself to the Church for free!

A little worried, that's what the division chief replied. There's no reason for that. I've been rewarded for that position and I've used it more than that to feel good about it.

"Fantastic!"

"Hey, what?

"That's the Church Knight! Free service is what the Church should look like! You truly understand the essence of the Church!

"No, that's..."

"Now, let's honor this one! And apprentice! Want free service, that precious heart!

"Chi, wait a minute!

"Something?

"What does that mean now?

"You don't want to reward me, do you? Yeah, great. Then go back to the country for the rest of your life and take your time."

"Don't be ridiculous!

"I'm not kidding. As someone who belongs to the Church, I'm just stating what it should be. The Church is meant to serve people. Isn't it?

"... it"

"And I want to ask here! What is a church knight supposed to look like!?

…………

"Church knights are what protect believers! Why is that church knight trying to attack the church capital where the faithful are now!?

"So shut up!

"Shut up! Ask the Heartfelt Knight! How do you see yourselves now! On the main mountain of the church I've believed in! I'm trying to put my sword to a believer to protect!

Kamui's gaze is no longer suitable for the division chiefs who are out front. He was about to appeal to the church knights lining up behind him.

"Shut up! Why don't you shut up!

"Drop your sword! Don't point the sword in the wrong direction! Even if the church is gone, God is there! Believe in the god in you!

"Ko, kill him! Kill this one!

"He was chosen as the Messenger of God, and the brave man declares! Heartfelt Church Knight! Gather it for me!

"Hey, what?!?

As long as this stops, Kamui declares that he is a brave man. Those who were trying to put a stop to those who swayed at Kamui's words could not hide their upset just about any more from this.

"There's no church anymore! There's no sequence of the Knights! Now what you follow is your own conscience! Follow that conscience!

"To, it's fake! No brave men! The Pope is a fake, too! Kill them! Kill these guys!

"You do it. If you can."

Without being able to hear Kamui's voice until the end, the head of the division, whose voice was raised, was severed from his torso.

"... move on! Attack them all at once!

And, again, next time. Kamui's sword slaughtered the division chiefs who had come forward one after the other.

"... you're the head of the Ninth Division?

"Oh, yeah."

"What are you gonna do? Vedoel said you were a good person. Do I want to believe that word?

"Wow, I am."

"Vedoel, now! Get the army forward!

Before hearing the reply to the end, Kamui shouted out loud towards the rear. The first division in response, and the valiant applicants, fly out of the church capital and come forward.

But the army detoured greatly and proceeded beside the Shinto Knights on the offending side.

"Heartfelt! You've got to get here! You don't have to fight! Get out of here!

To the cry of Vedoel, the knights of the Church understood the intention.

"... Division IX! Take the line out as hard as you can! Those who flee continue to do so! I obey my conscience!

Following that, the voice of the ninth division chief echoes. That was the major trigger.

The formation collapsed dramatically, and church knights began to emerge from it.

"Ignaz! I need backup!

"Okay!

And Kamui went into that crumbling formation by himself.

"Drop your sword if you are unwilling to fight! Whoever has the sword slaps it off relentlessly!

To 10,000 armies, the voice of Kamui screaming.

Surprised by that, so is Vedoel.

"Then, stupid! Yu, save the brave! Move the army forward!

In a hurry, it was Vedoel who tried to move the division forward to support Kamui, but Kamui's voice sounded blocking it.

"Vedoel! Don't move! A knight who abandoned his sword is just like a helpless people! It's your mission to protect the people! Don't forget that!

"Yu, brave man"

Vedoel understands. He said that was the kindness of Kamui who tried to make the same church knight point his sword at him.

"Lord Vedoel, I'll go. I'm not a church knight. I'm sorry, but don't hesitate, I can wave my sword."

And Ralph, who also figured it out, has told Vedoel that.

"Yes, please."

"I was asked. So..., yes, I'm going!

Ralph declares so with a trembling voice. Out of justice, I told Vedoel I was going under Kamui, but entering into the ranks of 10,000 was not something I could do with a little or softly readiness. I've been in the mood a few times, but my legs don't come forward inside.

"Chi, chi! Why didn't you come forward?

"Ralph! I'm coming too! You two can go!

"Ah, oh. Right. All right, let's go!

"Out of the way! You guys shut up and watch!

The shadow of horseback riding passing next to Ralph, who is finally ready.

"Maria! Bump it in!

"Oh, it is!

The magic unleashed from the top of the horseback further cleaves the gap between the crumbling formations. There, without any hesitation, Lutz let the horseback ride in.

"It's flashy. Okay, Mito. We're going after those knights who flee in plain sight."

"Ha!"

And Alto and Mito also appear on the spot. As Alto said, they slaughtered them one after the other, blocking those who were chasing fleeing knights.

Meanwhile Kamui is still waving his sword in the middle of the enemy formation.

"Ignaz! Left wing forward! I'm not willing to run!

When the word is finished, a blast blows up where Kamui instructs.

"Next! Central rear! Clear the escape route!

Now an explosion flames around the central rear of the formation.

"Back's empty! Those who are unwilling to fight, get out of there! Call whoever wants to die!

Instructions to attack Ignaz and his own battle. And I have not forgotten the instructions to those who flee.

"Drop your sword if you don't want to die! Drop your sword and run into Division One! Lutz! One more breath! We'll decide at once!

"Oh! Leave it to me!

10,000 to six. The First Division and the Church Knights who had fled there were staring at the sight of an incredible battle.

"Ah, that's the demon king..."

"No, that's the brave one."

Vedoel says back to Ralph, who groans small with a blurred face.

"Brave..."

"What is that, not brave? When I looked at him, I remembered the words I'd forgotten."

"What is it?

"I remember being told at an early age that a brave man is a protector"

"A brave man is one who protects..."

"The brave are not those who defeat the demon king, but those who defend something. I wonder if that's what this is about."

"Then my father..."

"Hard to say, but I guess he wasn't a true brave man."

"Oh, no... then what am I trying to be strong for?"

Ralph was proud that his father was a brave man. Even though Kamui told me the truth, I did not fully accept it.

"It's not for me?

"What?"

"I know what you're capable of. Is there anything I can do to help my father? You want to be strong yourself, haven't you been working out?

Even though they were knights, Vedoel also belonged to the Church of God. These stories are good. Even if they subtract the fact that the root is simple Ralph.

"I..."

"That one was born as the son of the Demon King and lives as a brave man. Selection is irrelevant. I think he wasn't a brave man because he was chosen, but because he was a brave man, he was recognized by God's Messenger."

"... may be so"

"That man who was the son of the Demon King lived more as a brave man, why can't you live as a brave man, the son of a brave man, albeit a fake one? Can't you think about that?

"... Yes. No, that's right. It can't be done."

"I think it's a good idea to go down the road for yourself from now on. However."

"Yes."

"It's not always possible to aspire."

Seeing the battle of Kamui in front of me, I can't say anything mild. Vedoel thinks we should tell the truth, even if it's harsh.

"... right"

"But I think that's good. Now it seems so."

"Is Lord Vedoel going for something?

"Me? Right. If I could, I'd like to go in there. A distant, far too distant goal, though. I was born in the same generation. I envy you. That's how long we can live in the same era."

If the escapees exceeded the majority, they would later have collapsed once and for all. Eventually the resistance stops and many church knights throw away their swords to represent their will to surrender.

The Kamuis were gathered in one place after a battle between 10,000 and six.

Vedoel is not the only one who has found admiration for his appearance. The valiant, church knights who wanted to enter the circle of heroes, the valiant applicants were still in love with the figure of the six.