Monster no Goshujin-sama

40. Proof of Justice

Forty.

A few days after the raid on Takahiro Mashima, the Border Bo army led by Lewis, after joining the main unit and a separate movement unit, had originally covered the area covered by the 'Misty Boundary'.

Lewis received the report in the midst of vigorously moving around the camp to rebuild a heavily damaged army.

"... stupid"

Lewis moaned when he heard a report from the decree.

"Royal Akel accepted Takahiro Mashima?

"Yes. I have been sending such a statement. We protest against our innocent people and accept Takahiro Mashima, who protected them."

In the words of the decree, the men of the Troop Leader class who had followed Lewis hardened their expressions.

Because the current report meant that a country called Akel had turned to its enemies.

"It was Prince Philip-Kendall II who sent me. He wants us to leave the country."

"Is that the man..."

Philip, who was being held by the Borderline Uncle Army, had escaped multiplied by the confusion caused by the illusion of fog.

There was also a great possibility that he could end up in the Tree Sea as it was, but he joined the army in a madness of death.

And he accused the Borderline Lord's Army of his actions.

Having detained Philip, a member of the royal family.

In time, he attacked a sinless pioneering village.

That he persevered in driving the elves out of the village.

These facts were made public.

The wrath of the people, historically opposed to the borderline uncle and also dissatisfied about the crossing of the border of this army, quickly spread.

Their anger, on the other hand, led to their sympathy and support for Takahiro Mashima, who had already been hustled as a 'pseudo-brave' and 'monster user'.

Originally, Takahiro Mashima, who has the ability to lead monsters, should have needed the right amount of time, even if it were Akel.

However, by protecting the elves of the pioneering village from the Borderline Bo leadership, he was consequently to gain support from the people of Akel.

For the Borderline Lord's Army, this would be nothing short of an ironic result.

Philip's acceptance of Takahiro Mashima and the Elves of Takashi Village went smoothly, meaning that Akel's royal family and army stuck out a request to evacuate to the Borderline Bo's army.

Lewis bit his teeth when something troublesome happened.

Originally, these things were also where Lewis feared.

It's something that Lewis doesn't understand at all, but Elves are also treated as citizens in Akel.

I knew I would buy anger if I were to know the whereabouts of the Borderline Uncle's army.

That's why I was going to get things done quickly.

But, no matter, Akel's royal family and army came to know exactly what was going on.

For one thing, although it was only necessary to request an expulsion from the country, if we ignored this, Akel's army could have gone even harder after constructing the force.

Given the forces that can always be mobilized into Akel's army, the threat itself is no big deal.

However, if it had been organized to assist Takahiro Mashima's family, the story would have been different.

Speaking of the opposing Macro-Lynn Borderline Belgian Army, it recovered more than half of the soldiers feathered wandering the tree sea with the magic of mist, and in numbers it had more than four thousand forces.

Nevertheless, the situation is not so fragrant.

The soldiers who were incorporated into the unit were severely injured and exhausted and needed adequate rest to be able to fight properly.

The only thing that would actually be able to move would be the soldiers, the majority of whom worked as separate teams.

I haven't been in touch with Ottomer, who deviated in the tree sea, and the diocesan knights who were acting with the tracking unit are temporarily pulling up.

It was the status quo that the power of the war had been halved.

In just a few days, the situation had changed dramatically.

Take that fact seriously, Lewis thinks.

But still... and.

What can I do for you, Master Lewis?

To the words of one of his men, Lewis returned them after much thought.

"You can't forgive the enemies of the world"

"… do you mean to talk about Akel"

Then my men asked.

Because of the tension, the voice was flat.

But Lewis nodded back without hesitation.

"Originally, Master Macro-Lynn intended that. Neither do I."

The tone of speech is unwavering.

There was, indeed, what was called faith.

"Just because things have gotten worse doesn't mean it's justice to be able to pull in. Whatever it is, justice must be done."

"Dear Lewis..."

Seeing the unshakeable attitude of his superiors, the light also shined on the expressions of his men.

What else? They were also like-minded to Lewis.

"... ok! Let's do it!

"Let us show you our will!

"You will never lose justice!

Strong Border Bo Leader.

The essence of its strength was not luxurious funding or proficiency, but in the height of its aspirations.

At least, among the values of the Borderline Uncle, they were good, dedicated, even noble.

That's why it doesn't hold.

"Guys, you said it well. Over time, Akel's army will be ready for battle. Before that happens, we attack the town where Takahiro Mashima stays!

Lewis proclaimed exaltedly.

That was a declaration of war on Akel.

It meant killing each other with non-elves, which they admit to being people.

Everyone in this room understood that.

For the sake of man, fighting man is a paradoxical act.

I was aware of that, and even thought it was something I wanted to avoid if it were to come true.

But still.

They were 'ready' for that sacrifice.

Just as we are prepared to sacrifice ourselves for justice, so are the sacrifices of others who make it out of fighting.

So it couldn't be possible to get together or anything - it was a completely different factor that put them together.

"... I see. You mean the will is stiff?"

Lewis froze his spine.

Because my men, who asked him questions earlier, have been calling me cold.

No. The voice as it stands was not that of his known subordinates.

It was the voice of a younger, less emotional boy, as if he were a bug or something.

In fact, the figure there had turned into that of a tall boy.

Even clothes belonged to different worlds.

"Who is it!

Lewis pulled out his lower back sword and, along with his men, left the boy.

The boy's face was pointed at Lewis.

He had an inorganic face, unsuitable for his stern face.

I don't think I'm the same person.

In fact, he wasn't a person.

"I'm Anton. Precisely that split."

"And I am the Lord."

Go on, the other one.

On the spot, despair in the form of a boy steps in.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Kudo Lu."

He was a boy dressed in the guise of a soldier of the Borderline Lord's Army.

The removal of the helmet reveals a narrow face of lines that seem unrelated to the battle.

But the danger of its existence was not measurable from appearance.

"Kudo Lu......" King of the Demon Army "!

As Lewis peeled his eyes, Kudo Lu shook his shoulder.

"I don't remember naming you that way, but it sounds like you're sometimes called that. Well, good." King of the Demon Army, "Kudo Lu. It's not two bad names for me to recognize the Demon King."

On the surface he looked delightful, his eyes remained cold and frozen, Kudo Lu admitted.

Without having to look at that cold gaze, it was obvious what he had come to do.

"... cum. You mean they came to rescue each other with the same monster?"

"Well, that's the place. I can't let you kill a senior."

Until earlier, Borderline Bo's army, which had been pneumatizing Takahiro Mashima to launch an attack, had been slammed into in just a few seconds amidst impatient tension.

For everyone, the advent of The King of the Demon Army was unintentional.

Whoever was reading this development was probably about Berta.

The truth is, what she said a few days ago about 'changing circumstances' was this.

The Borderline Uncle Army took too long.

Alternatively, Takahiro Mashima and his family held up well.

Berta, who had a good understanding of his Lord, expected that if he knew that Takahiro Mashima was in crisis sooner or later, the Lord would strike him in the hand somehow.

Most of all, I didn't even dare to think of going into the middle of the enemy line.

"It was the most dangerous. I'm sorry I couldn't help you then, but that's right, seniors, I was relieved that I cut through safely. I'll take care of the rest."

Kudo Lu said invincibly, erasing his expression.

"To be honest, I'm a little angry. Get the reward of killing seniors, and get it done."

"... Huh! Dirty demon king!

No matter what, Lewis can't even be told.

He ate his teeth in humiliation and stared at his enemies.

"Don't lick us!

Just like Takahiro Mashima, Lu Kudo is also an unforgivable enemy of the world.

Even if we try to lose our lives on this occasion, we must defeat them.

Lewis was instantly ready.

"Tell them all!" King of the Demon Army, "Kudo Lu defeats here!

If I had given instructions, the rest would have been quick.

The troop leaders who were gathered on the spot rushed out to give instructions to their own troops.

In turn from the soldiers who were nearby, they take orders and take their weapons.

Under Lewis, the soldiers who were preparing for the main battalion began to gather.

Until the other day, the knights, who worked as tracking units, also rush over.

It is a quick response, unique to the Borderline Belgian Army, known for its strength - but all of them were already too late.

Screams began to rise from there in the camp.

"What's up, you guys? What the hell...?

Lewis was suspicious at first.

While confused, he checked his surroundings and eventually realized that the soldier was seeing something.

And I turned my gaze to what they were seeing.

His eyes were opened to the limit.

"What, is that...!

Lewis, one of the generals, freezes in silence.

What he saw was a 'black wave' coming this way.

It was impossible.

The land is far from the coastline, and there are no particular large rivers to watch out for flooding.

But what can only be seen as a black turbulence was certainly coming this way the flat ground.

"Stupid......!

By the time Lewis, who was in the main force, noticed, the black waves were imminent, even near the camp of the widely expanded Borderline Belgian Army.

Anything in the camp is swallowed from the edge.

Lewis immediately grabbed the telescope he lowered to his waist and peered into it.

And when I found out who the 'black wave' was, I gave him the groan that pushed him to death.

"'Trip Drill' says......!

It was the name of a fish-shaped monster who formed herds and roamed the ground.

The herd is so massive that it is impossible to get its hands on it, even if it is a brave man.

It is no longer like a natural disaster, and settlements are always created avoiding their paths.

Occasionally some of the stray herds went off the path and hit the settlements, although some of them, their numbers were not usually at a level within their grasp, and devastating damage remained.

The size of this herd is not so great, but it would still be close to a thousand.

"Do you think 'King of the Demon Army' can obey something like this...?

To his dismay Lewis, Kudo Lu smiled with a grin.

"Let me introduce you. This is Gustav, one of my trump cards. But this will be a group name."

In fact, Lewis' perception is a little wrong, and Kudo Lu is not able to follow this whole herd.

Because there are limits to his power, too.

But there's no need to rule the whole thing in the first place.

Only a few dozen or so of them are under Kudo Lu's control.

Trip Drill basically follows the previous one as he travels in groups.

If we dominated and pulled dozens away from the large herd, it would have been possible to induce some of its successors.

The timing of the input is difficult because it does not completely dominate the herd, but if it is successfully hit by the enemy, destructiveness will not allow other followers.

It was just the hands of his wife, capable of ravaging even against a few of the brave men.

"Ah... ah..."

Lewis stood up without giving any valid instructions.

There's no way I can get it out.

There's nothing I can do about this stuff.

Still, you'll just be able to stand.

Few of my men had succumbed to their knees in the sight of such desperate ravages.

This was their end.

"... ours, lose?

Lewis squeezed out his trembling voice.

"Lose? Lose?...... stupid. Justice is unbeatable. That can't be right!

I clenched my fist, and my anger screamed dewy.

"Were we not just!?

He was pure, as were so many who lived in faith.

I believed in my justice purely.

And Kudo Lu did not deny such a cry of his soul.

"Yeah. Right, you're just. I can guarantee that."

In a tone that even feels gentle, Kudo Lu told.

"Because I, the Demon King, am evil. It's indisputable, absolute evil. And if they kill you as a result of hostility to it, does that mean you're righteous?

"... Huh!

Lewis' throat made an odd noise.

Unlike Takahiro Mashima and Rose, Lu Kudo affirmed Lewis' justice.

I had accepted.

In time, he declared that he would ravage it.

"Ahhhhhhhhhh!

Unfortunately, Lewis exclaimed.

"You must not be in this world! I'll kill you right here! All of you, follow me!

Being able to come forward here would have been a sign of Lewis' extraordinary.

In fact, the wave of 'Gustav' was so close that it could no longer escape, but it was possible to launch an attack on Kudo Lu at this moment alone.

Because of the intrusion so far, with the exception of Anton's split, there's no sign of the monsters around.

Even if it has been ravaged, if only Kudo Lu could be killed before then, Lewis' justice would be done.

And the actions of such commanders revived the spirit of the soldiers who were necrotizing.

"Oh, whoa, whoa!

Soldiers raise their voices and dare to assault.

The knights overtook Lewis, who preceded them, and stormed Kudo Lu first.

"Oh, you enemy of mankind......! Die!

The only other person on the spot is Anton's split apart from Kudo Lu.

Just because we don't give him time to interrupt, the knights arrive in Kudo Lu.

Well, maybe I didn't have to rush.

Anton didn't even try to help the attacking Lord.

I'm just staring at things with no emotions.

"What......!?

- The knight who struck in the attack raised his voice of consternation.

Because a green muddy thing jumped out of Kudo Lu's wearing clothes cuffs took the sword.

"Keep it together, Zeezer"

Without moving a step from the spot, Kudo Lu gives instructions.

Two knights struck in the sword raised their hurried voices.

"Become, I can't get out......!?

Their swords had been buried in green mud, and they were still motionless.

He gave a glimpse at the knights who attracted his face, Kudo Lu told him.

"Next then. Friedrich, Expansion"

Following orders, there was something stretching out of Kudo Lu's back.

It's a stone feather deployed on all sides.

It was a pair of feathers similar to those of a dragonfly.

It belongs to a monster originally named Fire Dragonfly, whose wings are a clear red color.

But it appeared in four colors, and its texture was rather close to that of a series of monsters called 'elemental'.

Flaming red. Green of the wind. Blue of water. Yellow of the ground.

Signs of magic rise from shining feathers.

This is the Friedrich of the crystal Elemental Dragonfly, created by 'Bug Poison'.

It was a means of attack prepared by Kudo Lu for himself.

"Fire."

Disturbed blooming magical ramblings.

Whoever was approaching to launch the attack was left with no remnants.

All that remained was the sight of what was a valiant knight and soldier falling down.

"... as someone who was used to driving, that wasn't a bad idea"

Kudo Lu looked over at the tragedy in front of him.

He came all the way into the middle of the enemy land to try new powers.

The results are good. Confirm the results as expected.

There was a man in his sight who moved.

It was a bloody Lewis.

"but...... gu"

He was also caught up in a magic attack.

What kept him alive somehow was the result of his men protecting him and his good fortune.

"That's a lot."

"... you!

Lewis grabbed the sword with a burnt hand and tried to strike Kudo Lu.

Only obsession was poking and moving Lewis.

Shadows blocked before that.

Lurking in the shadow of Kudo Lu, it was Dora, a shadow painting girl who was ready in case.

"It's over."

Dora slashed Lewis when she turned her arms into blades.

"Ah...... but"

Stains the blood until the front of the body is frightened.

It's fatal. Still, Lewis tried to take a fall.

But so was the obsession.

"Mac, Lo... Dear Lynn, I... do justice..."

At the end of his mouth was the name of the beloved Lord.

Lewis-Bird sank to the ground.

Thus the Borderline Lord's Army, marched by Akel, was destroyed.

Soon afterwards, a large group of Trip Drills began ravaging the area.

The only thing that wasn't damaged was around Kudo Lu.

The majority of Trip Drills are not under control, so he is also the target of an attack, but he was overdoing it by instantly dominating only those that were close to him and letting them go elsewhere.

Soldiers and knights of the Borderline Uncle have all fled or fallen.

Seeing that there was no longer danger, Dora turned her gaze primarily.

"O king. There seems to be no injury, more importantly. That's the end of the Borderline Army."

"Yes."

To his subordinate words, Kudo Lu returned an eagle snort.

"Nevertheless, this won't be the end of it all. What happens now. The Knights of the Cathedral, the Borderline Uncle...... or anything else. Things will still work a lot."

In the cold eye, what does it show?

From where it's over, the Demon King walks out.

"Let me move, too. For purpose-"

"- What?

Nuruyas, the largest city on the Macro-Lynn border, is a mining city.

In one of the rooms of Fort Nurujas sitting in the centre of it, Borderline Burglantry-McCrowlin was welcoming unexpected visitors.

One of the visitors sitting on the couch is a girl.

Long hair and a strong face of will.

Now he has a nervous face and is gazing at the evolution of things.

The other was a boy.

Tidy face, even length.

My attitude toward Uncle Borderline is what went into the hall.

"So I've come to protest"

The boy says in a tone that makes him feel quiet but resolute.

Right in front of you is one of the best in power in this world.

In contrast, let me say something grand, albeit polite.

There was a boy in a position where that was allowed.

An off-standard organization, the Expedition, which brings together hundreds of transferees who are revered as brave men in this world.

Its leader, Kojiro Nakatsuki, "Sword of Light".

And "Weiwaten" Yona Iino.

These two had their faces together on this occasion.

"From Iino over here, I heard the story."

Showing the girl sitting next to her with her gaze, Kojiro Nakatsuki proceeded to talk.

"He said he sent his army to crusade Takahiro Mashima."

"Yeah. So, is protest about that one thing? Then no matter how brave you say it is, you can't hear it."

Uncle Borderline said clearly.

It was the same as when Yuna Iino protested before.

There are no islands to attach.

If this were a request from an individual brave man, the result would have been the same.

"Don't get me wrong. This is a protest as an expedition."

For the first time, there was a reaction to the words of Kojiro Nakatsuki.

The gentle wrinkles tremble.

"What is it..."

"As a group of brave men, the Expedition is known for its name in the Empire. We have worked hard to do that. There are also pipes with various nobles. We have already asked from multiple routes to communicate widely that the matter of Takahiro Mashima is unjust. We will soon be speaking to the Knights of the Diocese, also via nobility"

Where one individual protested, that was only based on the position of brave man.

I wish they respected it and swallowed demands, but if you let me through, that's it.

But this is different.

It's a request from an organization that already has a great deal of support in the world, the Expedition, to a standpoint borderline uncle.

That too, the expedition engages public opinion extensively.

Creating a situation that cannot be ignored, Kojiro Nakatsuki demands.

"Borderline uncle. Please set up a seat for conversation to reconcile with Takahiro Mashima."

The situation was about to move.