Story of The Ancient Demon King!

One person walks in a good mood through the hallway of the royal castle at dusk.

"... fufufu"

On the outside, he showed a pathetic and daunting face, while on the inside, he danced very hard.

- Your Highness Celestia.

On his slender back, a hard voice is called.

A long hallway without anyone is a cold atmosphere due to a sense of urgency.

"Are you back from school?

"Yes, I haven't spoken to my sister in a long time.... it's unusual for Halmar to stop me. May I help you?"

Which mouth do you want to say, Halmar?

You know what to do, but you push and kill yourself with a soft smile.

"I heard you were under your protection in the game before you."

Yeah, I'm planning on doing that.

"... don't you trust us?

The King's escort is under the authority of the Knights of the Guards.

No matter how powerful the Princess of the Light Kingdom is, if they are to defend the King instead of the Knights of the Kinsai, they will not be able to maintain the dignity of the Knights of the Kinsai who are proud and responsible.

"I don't want to talk too much, but that's right."

……

Celestia talks clearly and with a bitter smile. Harmar's eyes are sharp relative to each other from the front.

"... is it because there was a breakdown in the case three years ago?"

"That's one of the reasons."

It is as if there are still a number of problems.

"Anyone involved or suspected in that affair..."

"Isn't it time? Let's get down to business."

……

It is Celestia who understands our thoughts as a matter of course, but this can be solved by "Celestia Light".

"... is there some reason for that... because I'm an Enze?"

"It's a direct way of saying things like you."

Halmar was convinced that this Celestia would be involved if the King were to speak of Enzionism.

Because the king has dealt fairly carefully with religion before. While acknowledging religious freedom, what seemed malicious was punished under the law after careful investigation.

If you put your hands on a religion that has penetrated deeply into a country like Enzyme, there is no reason other than Celestia, who is gaining greater influence than the king.

If Celestia wants to exclude Enzionism from the Wright Kingdom, then she can understand this sudden rise of escort problems.

I'm not convinced.

"But there's nothing I can say to you as a knight."

Halmar naturally closes his eyes with chest pain.

This is like telling me that there is some sort of arithmetic about Enzism.

"... I was still convinced that you said you lacked the strength."

"That's no mistake. Am I stronger than you?

The words set fire to Hamar's pride and the spark that smoked inside.

♢♢♢

Royal Castle, Indoor Training Ground.

There are only two people in the training area where the azure sunset plunges in.

The Knights would still be training at this usual time, but Halmar was forced to pay for it and forbidden to enter the neighborhood.

"Are you sure you want a one-time match? If I win, the Knights of the Guards will be able to escort you."

"Yeah, I don't mind. Anytime."

The absolutely fascinating Celestia smile that captivates all those who have seen it has nothing to do with Halmar today.

He was seen under the sword taught by his father-in-law Lionel from an early age, and was challenged by the crisis of Enzionism, which is not only his own, but also the support of many people's hearts.

If we can show the Enzekians that we are superior to Celestia, the wise king will change the foolish idea of Enzekian rejection.

Therefore, we cannot give way to any previous struggle.

Well then...

Sparks broke out.

Even the knights of the Light Kingdom, who are known for their strength, will not be able to see the blades that cross each other.

Such a fast slashing spark continues to pop between both sides with a high metal sound.

"Nh... why don't we just go with a rope?"

Halmar takes a big step and takes Celestia off the hook.

"Now, what do we do?

Celestia says that there is certainly room to cool off.

A sword that looked perfectly opposite to the others, but Celestia certainly surpassed Hamar one by one.

Speed, skill, and power.

"... let me give you one piece of advice."

"Are you asking me?

Regardless of Celestia, who leaned her head strangely, Hamar continued his words.

"The game is different from the practice. Neither I nor my father-in-law were allowed to lick the bitter acid by losing the game, but it's impossible to be late in practice."

Really? I don't think so..... "

It was as if Celestia had never thought of her defeat as a student for the first time.

"That's because I've practiced... I haven't experienced a battle. Your Majesty's arms have now reduced the battle, but there have been many encounters with the Empire and the Republic. I also experienced it when I was young and was astonished by the definite difference between training and practice."

It reminds me of the terrifying experience I once enjoyed on the battlefield.

That sight of killing enemies, showering blood, and everybody dying and scratching their feet in order to survive...

"... slashed while slashed, beaten while beaten, even if you lose your weapon and your arm is broken, it bites into your throat... You've only been through sports, and you have such greed..."

"Do you want to continue? The sermon."

Halmar's heat is blocked (chirped) by a cry like an investigation of a small bird that is so far out of place.

"... maybe it's too soon to understand."

Halmar's body is filled with blue magic.

The eyes are lit with a light of decisive death. Whether you lose your arms or die, you feel the obsession with victory, even if you stab them differently.

"Are you satisfied already?

"Yes... this won't work anymore.............!!

Halmar stepped in with an ugly face like a beast, a sword...

"Ha...?

The sword was dancing in the air.

It shines in the sunset and pierces the faraway wall.

"... the game and practice are definitely different."

Celestia says with her sword swinging out.

Then he slowly threw the blade that flew with Halmar's sword at his neck.

……

"The game is a show. You must create an appearance-conscious game development. But in practice, that's not necessary."

Harmar had a completely different way of thinking.

I was just playing a good game in the game. In fact, he also had the ability to quickly disable himself.

I know from words and myself that the strength of Celestia that I saw was only a superficial appearance.

"I don't deny your idea that you can win if you work hard, but I have one too."

Pull the sword and place it in the sheath in an elegant manner.

"I believe that strength is pure. Simply the stronger the better. Is that all right? Don't say too hard things."

……

With a gentle smile, he shatters the pride Hamar has cultivated.

I don't know Halmar.

Celestia once saw the height (...) in its true sense.

"... Enzionism is also a national religion. And you....."

Even though I was beaten up, I felt like I had no choice but to be said to be a loser.

"It's not a state religion. It's not a good mistake for you, the Knights of the Guards.

Strictly stick the nail into the hanging Hamar.

"In the first place, a knight's silence on politics (every festival) is itself an act of transgression.

……

"If religion is our priority, we should be withdrawn from the knighthood."

And the words of Celestia, which were as judgment unto the king, were finished, and he turned back his heel, and departed.

……

After Celestia had left and the sun had completely fallen, the shadow of the training ground had not moved slightly for some time.