Master’s Smile

Queen Nina asked me to help her in the war against Vasuil's demonic kingdom.

But you can't snort easily.

I am the Alliance Master of the Army of Salvation (Yerkthilla).

My actions are also likely to affect the Alliance members. [M]

If we take this thing down cheaply, our guild will be stared at by the Demon King's Army from now on.

If they get attacked by the Demon King's Army even while they're at work... oh, I'm worried...

But do you really need my help?

Indeed, although the Kingdom of Evan is not a great power, its Knights boast considerable proficiency.

At its head are the kingdom's strongest knights (except Litter) and the famous Terdolph.

Queen Nina shakes her head unfortunately.

"The main force of the Kingdom of Evan still has to be left in the country. As yet, our country has not been directly invaded, so we must be prepared. But this country is not a military power apart. How far can you fight a powerful Demon King Army when you have given up your strength while remaining the main force..."

Well, that's right.

Even though it is not clearly a crisis in my own country, is it not possible for the people to acknowledge that the main force should be dispatched abroad?

"That's why we're gathering power in the form of mercenaries by calling out to some of the Knights and the Adventurer Guild as well. I want the Master to join me in that."

Hmmm...... I get the story.

I think moving the Adventurer Alliance is a very good idea.

They're not an organization that the country feeds on.

Well, as Queen Nina said, she's a mercenary, so I don't know how far I can trust her.

Personally, I think I can respond to her request.

Because if the kingdom of Evan is invaded and destroyed by the Vasuil demon kingdom, it will be a place for the demon king's army to walk wide around the guild.

Our guild has a lot of demons like Laradi and Sorgross, but there are people like me and Ritter.

Because of this, working together is not a rush.

But we're the Dark Alliance.

Although I intend to hide it for once, can Queen Nina make a request for us and our country and our people?

Wouldn't this really get you out of position?

"... um, I know the master is a dark guild. But no man can count on more than you."

Queen Nina gives a strong determined expression.

... right. If you're ready to be so strong...

"Master"

Litter drops by and tells me to back off.

Yeah? I don't know, Litter.

When I stood back, Ritter put his hand on his ear and told me a pompous and shocking fact.

"Coolin's place of work, the Demon King's Army, right?

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"Ho, it's true!? THANK YOU! If the Master can help, it's a hundred manpower!

I immediately informed Queen Nina that I would take on the request.

... Coolin '!! You, what place are you going to work!?

You didn't write that on the paperwork you delivered to me!?

The next time I see you, I'm going to have to give you a little sermon...

"There is a farewell feast for the soldiers and guilders to be sent this evening. Master, be sure to join us."

Right. Yeah, I get it.

I make Queen Nina snort. [M]

That's when Litter drops by again.

"Look forward to it."

..................... yeah?

Fun... what?

I tilted my neck and looked at the litter, but all she did was smile.

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It was night.

I was on my way to the royal castle again to attend another banquet.

Ugh... I made a cheap contract, but it hurts my stomach to come to the royal castle again...

I should have just said no to this feast......

Besides, if this was just me, I'd just keep it to myself, so I wouldn't have had a stomach ache like this.

"Oh, this, right there. Ugh. Master, uh."

"No, no, you can't eat anything with Lord Laradi's hands that stinks of dirt. This is where the awkward... ahem."

Two women lined up next to me and thankfully gave me a meal each.

One is Arlaune, Laradi, who has an impressive large flower that looks like green hair.

The other is Solgloss, a slime that looked like an Eastern sneak.

They were both members of my guild, The Army of Salvation (Yerkchilla).

"Ahhh!? I don't have the muscle to be told by the blubber liquid stalker flair!!

"Cat Wearing Lori is silent!

Laradi and Sorgros play intense games.

Ah! Don't talk out loud about traits like you're not very human!

Well, more than that, why are you in the royal castle?

"And of course, Lara and the others are with the Master to kill all the Demon Kings."

"You can't just let the master fight you."

The two of you are so happy to say something.

... Although Laradi's remarks were radical, it is true that he ran away worried about me.

Are the other kids at work?

... I'm scared because if all of our guild members get together and get attacked by the Demon King's Army, they're going to destroy it for good.

Normally, there's no way I can crush a powerful, high-ranking Demon King's army with less than ten men.

"... and all the coolins..."

"... don't let the master..."

The two of you are gonna tell me something to hide in front of me. [M]

They said they were hitting on each other's animosity until earlier, but suddenly they get along... these kids are hard to understand.

But when I looked around again, we weren't too obvious even if it was so noisy.

Because the people who are gathered here today are not as good as our Dark Alliance, but they are not appropriate enough.

"Ooh!! This is so delicious. I haven't had one in a while!

"Ahhh!? Oh my god, temee!! Are you complaining?!?

"Hahaha!! That's good, man. Huh!!

It's more and more noisy now.

Tonight, many gathered in this royal castle were the face of the Adventurer's Alliance.

Besides, fools among fools who make it good to sell fights from the front to the mighty Vasuil Demon King Army...... are desolates among the desolate.

It didn't look like a royal castle at all.

There were so many of them that even with all that noise, it wasn't that noticeable.

Still, Laradi and Sorgross are so cute and facial shapes and styles that it's not strange for adventurers full of men to flock...

"Shit, don't stop by."

"I'm not calling you."

Laradi and Sorgros were making even the rough guys hesitate to turn their eyes to absolute zero degrees each.

Well, it's very helpful that I don't have to stand between them.

"Wow. Wow, I'm staring."

"Usually, it's hard to show emotion, Lord Litter, but it's not obvious."

Laradi and Sorgros become sinister surfaces looking in one direction.

Ahead, there was a litter right next to Queen Nina who refrained.

... I'm going to see so much...

The more holes in my body, the more I stare.

"Heh, yes."

"Hehe."

Laradi and Sorgros are holding me in my arms all the time.

Ri, so murderous that the space distorts from the whole body of the litter......!

Stop it! If you clash here, you'll be wiped out before you run into the Demon King's Army!

When I'm in a state of war...

"Master! Solgloss!

He heard us calling. [M]