Maou No Utsuwa

The battle between the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest and the Ruthuan Empire in the western south of the continent is increasing in intensity. The Ruthuan Empire is stepping up its offensive.

It was triggered by the castle fall of Gran Tuden, capital of the Kingdom of Graz. The Grantuden, dropped by the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest, had been recaptured by the Ruthuan Empire.

That has allowed the Ruthua Imperial Army to enter the territory of the United Kingdom of Sidvest from the north, actually leaving 10,000 in Gran Tuden and turning to the west behind the fortress defended by Deefleet with the remaining 10,000.

The Union of Kingdoms of Sidvest, which has taken the form of being attacked from both the East and the West, has been placed in a rather harsh state, making use of a robust castle fort to manage to protect it, but it is also becoming a situation of time.

"Don't you know where Carlos is yet?

Heavy fighting is also a paragraph. In the meantime, on the occasion of an open military conference, Deefleet turned to Rem, the head of the Circuit clan in charge of intelligence for the United Kingdom of Sidvest.

It was Carlos who was the guardian of Grantuden. That Carlos' whereabouts have not been captured by Deefreet.

"We know you escaped from Gran Tuden."

"I heard that. That's what I want to hear. [M] Carlos, where are the soldiers who fled Gran Tuden?

Carlos is not the only one who escaped Gran Tuden. We know from research that some cohesive army escaped from Gran Tuden before it fell.

What Deefreet is asking for is that army. Deefleet, who was under attack in a form sandwiched from east to west, needed external reinforcements.

"I fled to the West. Didn't you head for the Kingdom of Oppenheim?

"... why do we need to get away so far"

The Kingdom of Oppenheim is an ally, but much closer to the territory of the United Kingdom of Sidvest than fleeing there. Above all, the battle within the territory of the United Kingdom of Sidvest is still to come.

"Even if we ask."

The Circuit Bus tribe Rem replied like any other HR. We actually don't think it matters to us what Deefleet's people's subordinates do.

"It's your job to look into the intelligence."

Deefleet also knows that the demons belonging to the United Kingdom of Sidvest, not just the Circuit, are not really serving themselves. We asked them to do their part in a calm voice, without showing anger.

I know this is the way to say it to the Demons who value contracts.

"I see. Sure it is. I've learned one thing."

"Why aren't you trying to say that?

While I've figured it out, Deefleet is just turning his disgruntled face to Rem for keeping it quiet.

"It's not as if there's any certainty yet. It is not our intention to convey uncertain information."

"That's fine, let me know. Even if it's uncertain, it's up to me to decide what to do with it."

"Bye. The fall of Gran Tuden probably involves Kamui Kreutz"

"... what?

In response to Rem's report, Deefleet has his eyes wide open.

Seeing that Deefleet reaction, Rem is smiling coldly. What do you think now?

"We know that the first to break through the walls was a thousand or so troops that suddenly appeared. The Ruthuan Imperial Army has taken a fighting stance against its troops."

"You think that's the force Kamui leads?

"I can't be sure. But a magical blow made a hole in the walls, and the second shot spread it wide enough to allow troops to enter."

"With two magical shots..."

Only two magical shots took away the Gran Tuden we had struggled to drop. Deefleet wonders if that could happen.

"It's not surprising. It's a scarcely painful castle wall before that. In both physical and magical defenses."

"... well. That's where they poked me."

Every castle wall has magical defensive magic. Gran Tuden, by the hands of the United Kingdom Army of Sidvest itself, had been attacked by quite a few walls. They targeted where the damage had not been repaired.

"It's just that the first magic used is dark attribute magic from sightings. Only a limited number of demons, or those who inherit the blood of that species, can use it."

"... can Kamui use its dark attribute magic"

I've never heard of Dark Attribute Magic or anything else Deefleet. At an early age, Deefleet is surprised that Kamui, who should not have been able to use magic, could use such rare magic.

"I've always thought you didn't know anything about Kamui Kreutz."

"It's..."

I don't know how much Kamui personal power is Deefleet. This is not just Deefleet. Neither the men of the former Schutz Alten Empire nor those of the Ruthua Empire know.

With all the fighting going on, Kamui has never shown any real power on the battlefield. The same goes for the Lutz, who are said to be the four-pillar men of Kamui. That being the case, Deefleet was now aware and stunned.

"It's something unscrupulous for people to do, such as turn to their enemies without knowing their true power."

"Why did Kamui attack Gran Tuden?

Deefleet to ask Rem. Listening to this is proof that you don't know what Rem's words mean.

"... I don't think so, but you don't understand"

Rem looks at Deefleet's inquiry.

"This ploy was exposed. I can see that. But the ruse is to defeat the Ruthua Empire."

While Deefleet has abandoned his identity in the Schutz Alten Empire, the thought is not entirely out of the boundaries of the Empire. The Ruthua Empire, which destroyed the Schutzalten Empire, takes it for granted that Claudia, who participated in it, is evil and does not say that defeating that evil is justice, but is supported.

While Deefleet had repeatedly said why Kamui would not move, he had just lamented Kamui's stupidity and had not arrived at an answer. Deefleet will finally be able to hear the answer from Rem's mouth.

"... why should Kamui Kreutz defeat the Ruthua Empire?

"What?

Rem deliberately shakes his head loudly to express his doubts. Including the mockery that you don't even know this.

"Kamui Kreutz was using the Ruthua Empire to realize his foolish dream of racial reconciliation and so forth. I think that went well, though?

"... that may be so"

"And because of your ambitions, the Lord refused to use Kamui Kreutz. That's right. Your Lord has given nothing in return for his cooperation."

"It's..."

In return for his subordination, the Ruthuan Empire promised to improve the status of the Fae and, in fact, ordered the prohibition of illegal slavery in the name of the Emperor. Deefreet, on the other hand, is asking Kamui to cooperate free of charge. Besides, I'm in a hurry for the immobile Kamui, until I fit my surroundings into a ruse.

Normally, it's obvious which side Kamui will take. Actually, Kamui isn't on either side, but Deefleet shouldn't be able to complain about being hostile.

"Half a man, but Kamui Kreutz's thoughts are nothing like ours."

"... Even if Kamui is, are those around him good with that?

I got Kamui's split idea. But there are a lot of people from the Schutz Alten Empire around Kamui, headed by Hildegand. Those people should have somewhere to think about the Ruthua Empire, which destroyed the Empire, Deefleet thinks.

Because I am, others assume I am too.

"I don't know, but aren't you going to follow Kamui Kreutz because you think it's good? And even if there's a slight disagreement, I think it's natural to follow the person who deposited the loyalty."

"... right"

Whether the difference between Deefleet and the Hildegands exists to direct loyalty.

Kamui is king. Even if he denies it himself, all around him sees Kamui as king, and tries to do what he wants to his king himself.

I got the throne of the kingdom of Ericsson in a shelf-like fashion, and still put the south together to be the ally of the United Kingdom of Sidvest, but just like the lem in front of me, I'm not like myself just a minister who doesn't know how far I really serve myself. This kind of thought spreads to Deefleet's mind.

"Your Majesty! The enemy attack has resumed!

A decree jumping into the conference room announces the resumption of attacks by the Ruthua Imperial Army. Deefleet, with his dark feelings, returned to the battlefield.

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The renewed offensive of the Ruthua Empire was more intense than ever. He launches a fierce attack from the west behind the fortress in the United Kingdom of Sidvest. The intention is to concentrate the hand of the attack on the western side, which is less defensive than the front.

Among other things, attacks from the front continue unabated. Even if we know it's an operation to disperse our defenses, the United Kingdom of Sidvest has to be prepared for both. It's a pretty tough situation for a war.

"Bear it! You can stand it here at all costs!

"Don't back off! If you disrupt the line of defense, your enemies will break through!

The voice of the officers' instructions is echoing on the battlefield. I can't feel any room in every voice. Pretty pushed by the offense of the Ruthuan Empire.

The biggest cause of this is the troops of the Ruthua Imperial Army, who repeatedly storm without fear of death. The Ruthua Empire has finally put in a trump card. I've put in a mad warrior unit by the magic of the brave.

"Magic! Let go of the arrow! Don't allow me to approach you!

The forces of the United Kingdom of Sidvest, who fought once, are well aware of the horrors of the Mad Warrior Troop. I don't want to deal properly with enemy soldiers, whether they drop their arms or lose their legs but don't try to stop them from fighting.

I'm desperate to keep pushing with ranged attacks. But if you're a mad warrior enough to stop so easily, you don't have to be afraid.

"Feet! Magically aim for your legs!

An arrow will not stop an enemy soldier from standing against his body. It's the same whether it's burned by a magical fire or chopped up by the wind. He thought the only way to stop enemy soldiers looking like they weren't in pain or anything else was to physically render them immobile.

"Let go!!

Magic is unleashed toward enemy troops. It causes a blast and blows up enemy soldiers at the same time as it lands. Attribute fusion magic.

"What do you say!?

The enemy's legs stopped. The thought quickly vanished when he saw the enemy soldier slowly rising, although he was a United Kingdom Army who was pleased with it.

"Coming...... ready for your next magic! Hurry!"

The assault of the Enemy Mad Warrior Squad is resumed. That's what I think, officer giving instructions for the next attack. But the order was never transferred to execution.

"Become!?" "What is that!?

Surprising words are shouted from the mouths of knights and soldiers of the United Kingdom Army of Sidvest.

At the end of that gaze is a giant ball of light shining bright white. That was slowly approaching the fortress.

"... here, attack! Intercept them by magic!

Knowing it was enemy attack magic, the interception instructions fly in a hurry. But that was a little late.

Balls of Light clash against the walls of Fort Castle. A dazzling flash of light that couldn't even open his eyes spread around him, and after it had subsided, it was a pompous hole in the walls of Fort Castle that moved into people's eyes.

"... the wall has collapsed! Steady your guard! Don't allow the enemy to enter!

Instructions are given to consolidate the protection of the broken wall. At the same time, arrows and magic pour down on the Enemy Madness Warrior Squad, which began its assault against that empty wall.

But the Mad Warrior Squad still proceeded toward the fortress without stopping their feet. Melee fighting is an inevitable situation.

The battle of Fort Castle will be even more intense and more miserable.

There are those who look away from the battle.

"... you look good"

Taking his eyes off the long barrel, Kamui spoke to Otto next door.

"It's our new product. The original Imperial Prop was improved considerably so that it could be seen far away"

The cylinder is a far-sighted demonic prop developed by Otto's Chamber of Commerce. The point is the telescope. Otto is proud to say that it was created using the Imperial military magic technology and that its performance is the best on the continent.

"So let's just buy one?

"Every time. Even so, I'll give it to you because there's only a little bit left now."

"What, is that good?

Otto, the merchant, just gives me things. And Kamui is surprised. Even if the purpose is the same, business has become clear as business.

"I'm not willing to sell to another country at this time of year. I want the public to take advantage of this magic tool when it's peaceful."

Originally demonic props for military use, Otto wants the general public to use them. Just giving it to Kamui means a reminder to make peace quickly.

Well, thank you.

Kamui doesn't shy away either. I only thought about buying one because I don't want to give it to another country. Otto knows that too, and if he's going to give it all away, I just want to thank you.

"Well the battle at heart...... is that really light attribute magic?

Kamui spoke to Marie, who was still watching the battlefield using far-sighted demonic props.

"I don't care, do I? Well, I didn't know light attribute magic had all that powerful attack magic. Is that what you call a brave man?

In Marie's knowledge, light attributes are basic, and healing magic is mostly. The magic of the attacking system doesn't count enough, and that's not particularly powerful either.

Marie didn't know much about magic. I'm sure it's special magic, and I can only think of brave men if it's who can use such magic.

"Sure, that's awesome, too, but what I'm talking about is the one that exalts soldiers. Looks like they're making it undead then."

"Oh. That was creepy. But it's the magic of the brave, isn't it?

The magic that creates the undead is the dark attribute magic. There is no way a brave man can use dark attribute magic.

"Sort of. The magic that creates the undead in the first place is contraindicated."

"Then it's only light attributes, isn't it? Now, the fact that the brave men have come so far means it's only a matter of time before the castle falls."

A magical attack by the brave is likely to break through the walls protecting the fortifications of the United Kingdom of Sidvest. To allow intrusion into the interior would put the side of the United Kingdom of Sidvest, which is inferior in number, at a considerable disadvantage.

The enemy has a Mad Warrior Squad.

"The question is, can we get away with it? I guess we have a proper escape route, huh?

"You're not that stupid, are you? Deefreet is the one you highly value as the king's vessel."

I can tell by the meaningful grin Marie is floating that this is not the real deal.

"... don't say disgust. Let me make you an excuse, but you won't shine unless you hone any good talent."

"Well, yes."

"Are you okay? I don't want to stand out here."

What Deefleet has done here lately is from Kamui, and it's all awkward. Kamui became worried when he denied Marie's loathsome compliments.

"You don't mind if I fail to escape, do you?

"Deefreet himself. But I want the soldiers to run as far away as they can... well, there's no way we're going to blade the Empire here"

It is not desirable to fight the Ruthua Empire from the front here in order to succeed in the measures envisaged by the Kamuis. Though it was Kamui who broke it off that the United Kingdom of Sidvest forces had no choice but to collapse.

"But if we abandon the United Kingdom of Sidvest here, Mr. Serene could die, too?

Otto, who was listening to the conversation between the two of them, came pinching his mouth.

"... there's plenty of room for Sele to escape, right?

Serene is in the castle of the rear kingdom of Ericsson. If that's the case, we can afford to escape even after we hear about the defeat. Kamui is willing to share as much defeat information as he can.

"Is that what Mr. Serene was like?

"... Huh? Are you telling me you're going to try a condolence fight?

"You have that too. But..."

"Master Kamui"

Voice blocking Otto's words. Soon Mito refrained in a one-kneed position on the ground.

"Is something wrong?

The fact that Mito is in this position means that he appeared on this scene as an intermediate. In the first place, otherwise you can't be interrupting the story.

"Another mobilization of the United Kingdom of Sidvest is approaching"

"Who's leading that?

The troops who were in Gran Tuden are threatening Carlos scatterly to send him to the Kingdom of Oppenheim. Kamui wondered if Carlos had betrayed him.

"It is Lord Serene Erickson who leads the army."

From Mito's mouth came the name of a person who didn't even think of Kamui.

"... is he stupid? No, I knew you were stupid, but do you want to go out here?

Serene leads the army to appear on the battlefield. This information is very upsetting Kamui. It was completely unexpected.

"So don't be mean. You should have asked for the help of the Demons."

Marie has complained to Kamui like that.

Kamui has not allowed the Demons to participate in this battle as declared. It is the same people like Mito and other Kamui who have the power of the Demon Nation who are cooperating with them and they are called halves. Many are the II of the Devil Nation, who were put to work as the same illegal slaves as Mito.

"... it's a decision. And the mites are working hard."

Kamui says so, but the lack of numbers, and the lack of intermediate numbers with superior abilities, is obvious, and that's why this is the case.

"Well, it's your decision, so you can do whatever you want. But what are we gonna do with this one?

"It... does nothing"

If the Kamuis intervene here, the operation will go wild. I know that. Kamui chose not to move.

"Is that what Kamui meant?

Otto asked the Kamui.

"What?"

"Didn't Kamui decide to do what he wanted and come to this fight? You're wrong to kill your feelings for strategy."

Otto told this as he looked Kamui in the eye from the front. Otto came to see Kamui just to tell Kamui about this dialogue.

"... otto kun. Otto-kun sometimes tries to take delicious places like that, doesn't he?

I just want everyone to smile.

"... that dialogue is good. Let's use it next time."

"It doesn't look good when you say it. So, you're gonna do it, right?

"Are you sure?

If the operation is really going to go crazy, it's going to be hard work with it and it's going to put even more lives at risk, too, Marie.

"Serene is not one of those people I don't even know. You're not gonna be saved if you do something that makes us desert our people, are you?

Marie said Serene was one of them. I know this will determine Kamui's feelings.

"Something... well, okay. Yeah, but how can you be such a pain in the ass?"

Sighing deliberately, Kamui complains. It is a complaint to Serene, but it also does not seem to be the case.

Either way, Kamui moved to excite the action.