Episode 61

Two days later, I waited for a hero at Grunstadt Castle. I'm worried about Lynheight, but I'm the only magician who can use healing magic in the castle.

I intend to change when the teacher recovers, but if the hero comes by then I have no choice but to treat.

Meanwhile, weird reports were also received.

"Three patrol squads have been wiped out by someone in the last two days."

Deputy Secretary Schule has a serious expression.

The cross shown on the map was gradually approaching Grunstadt Castle.

"I can only think of encountering a hero."

As I said, Deputy Secretary Shule nodded.

"Because he was strictly committed to avoiding engagement and giving priority to reporting, he seems to have been exterminated without time to escape."

It's like a horror movie. When it comes to encounters in the fog, only one infantry hero can ambush, which is overwhelmingly advantageous.

"Based on the unit formation of Mr. Waight, one squad was formed with four horses. In addition, two horses were divided into front and rear guards so that even if one of them was attacked, they could leave and return to the report That's why ... "

Hearing the cavalry, they hid behind the scenes and slashed all fours without giving them time to escape.

That's horrible.

"It seems that Mr. Weid also saw the corpse."

saw. I thought he might have breath, but he was killed no more.

"The dragon was cut off by a single blow with a blade. This is a cut that cannot be made with a normal one-handed sword."

"What do you think?"

He may have used large weapons, but he did not feel the "weight" of the ax or sword from the cut surface. It is being cut like a razor.

I'm not sure yet, but I answer.

"It's just an imagination as a magician, but it's the magic of a hero."

"I see ... we don't seem to be able to deal with it anymore."

Deputy Schule has a regrettable expression, but I tell her.

"If you look at the annihilation point of the last squad, the hero is already quite close to Grunstadt. Further patrols are dangerous."

"I think so too. From now on, let's avoid wasting your troops and be on guard in the castle."

After saying that, Mr. Schule continued quietly.

"I have just been ordered to disband all units of the Second Division, and they will be allowed to return home temporarily."

"That's good. Now that you know the direction and rough position of the hero, let's escape so you don't encounter it."

The Second Division is no longer possible. They have no confidence or courage when the division leader is defeated. And I'm exhausted from a long expedition.

When the Second Division disbands, the fighters in the castle will be the only Dragons. There are 500 Red Knights and three thousand infantry. And there are twelve guards who have the skill of a deputy officer.

The infantry are commanded by three deputies, one by one, but I consulted the Demon Lord and withdrew them.

If my expectation is correct, 3,000 or 30,000 infantry are useless.

It was the Knights of the Red Scales that struggled to the end.

"Please evacuate once outside the castle"

"That's not the case. The Knights must be serving His Majesty's side."

Deputy Secretary Schule said so in a dignified tone.

I'm in trouble ... It's bad to say this, but no matter how elite the Knights of the Red Scale, it's no different from a straw bunch against a brave opponent.

But to tell it, Deputy Schule would never evacuate.

Then there came the Demon King in armor. He is bringing black guards of the guards.

"Oh Schule, you seem to be bothering Vaid."

It was a gentle voice like talking to her daughter.

Schule quickly stretches his back and responds with a tense voice.

"Well, no, I'm just trying to fulfill my duties as a deputy!"

"I'm glad of that loyalty, but listen, Shule."

The Demon Lord bows down and looks at her.

"According to Gomoviroa and Waid, the hero has as much power as I. If I can fight it directly, the most certain tactic is to fight it directly. Can even the best warriors win?

Of course. If the Demon King's army challenges the Demon King, maybe the Demon King will win.

If you only want to destroy humanity, it seems that the Demon King alone can do it. I have no intention of destroying it.

She is gently instructed and Schule faces down. He replied in a sulking voice.

"You're right ... I'm ..."

"Good, no more. Your loyalty and valor are too proud. You don't want to lose us in such a trivial matter."

I told you about the invasion of the hero, this demon king.

Of course, the Demon King knows it's not so easy, but he knows that Schule is reassured.

Schule is finally convinced.

"I'm sorry, I will follow Mr. Weid's proposal."

"Well, there are guards and vites too. This alone is worth 10,000 troops. You will protect the survivors of the Second Division, and they will return to the front again. I have to do it. ''

"Yes!"

Hey, did you finally agree?

But Deputy Schule, with a happy face, looks like a different person. Is this the Demon King effect?

`` Veit ''

Mr. Schule looks back at me and speaks in a serious tone.

"Please help the Demon King instead of my weakness, and be sure to stay with Mr. Weid."

To be honest, I have no idea what will happen. With a little luck, I'm going to die with a good chance.

So I had no choice but to answer:

"Give my best"

And when the castle was completely quiet, the darkness of the night creeped into the deep forest.

It appeared from behind the fog.