Story of The Ancient Demon King!

Episode 4: The Beginning of Malice

The blurred plains of the Wright Kingdom and the Republic of Ralman.

The plains that have become wilderness as a result of years of fighting are dusty, and there are no visible signs of plants or life.

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Zancok and the others hold their breaths, close their eyes, and wait for Hannam's report of using far-sighted magic.

Hide in the distant woods and explore where the Ralman forces ahead have been destroyed.

"...... Second Lieutenant, unfortunately the Light Kingdom's investigation team is still investigating. You should wait for him to leave."

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Report the information obtained by Hannam immediately.

"... bad luck? Hanam, that's good luck."

"What do you mean?

Zankok answers Hannam with a sense of perseverance that is intriguing to him.

"Reports suggest it was an unknown monster that destroyed the troops... but there must be a possibility that the Royal Light Army could have done so. I don't think so."

"That's... possible."

It is rumored that the Wright royal family has the only powerful 'artifact' in the kingdom, even though it was a massacre by far deviant forces.

There is also the possibility that monsters like ourselves have appeared.

"Isn't that right? I'll beat you back if you get hit. It's very important not to be licked in diplomacy."

Zancok put magic into the chain of his left wrist.

When it was convenient, I shook the force that had gushed down.

With a dark smile of evil emotions appearing out of excitement...

"... don't let go." The "" "

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By order of Prince Alto, a fact-finding team was ordered to pull him up to the nearby garrison as soon as the final investigation was completed.

"... you still don't seem to have anything more to gain. I burned the corpses so they wouldn't be undead, and it's time to go home."

"Hmm... okay, let's pull it up!

The head of the investigation team shouted instructions after careful confirmation.

"Commander, what is that..."

Yeah?

Look at one of the team members pointing.

There's a blue shadow coming from the sky on Ralman's side...

"... I've never seen it before... but it must be a swarm of insects. Is it moving at sunset?

As I watched it pass over my head, I was just passing over my troops...

"... there's something glowing right now..."

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"Quhahahaha!! Isn't that wonderful! That number is a blow! This is Ralman's back hand! This will go hand in hand with me... the birth of the best lonely army..."

Zancok stands up like a jump and dramatically intoxicates himself with joy as dew (revealed).

I wondered if I had been intoxicated with more power than I expected for a while, and returned to me from such a doubt.

"... hmm? No, it rained the needle, so it wasn't a blow... okay. Rabbits, horns, everyone, let's pull it up!

Zankok gave pleasant instructions to the rest of the crew who were relieved of the annihilation power of the "sacred ceremony".

Dozens of people died in a blink of an eye.

A tragic scene, like a bombing trail with gunpowder.

The crew found out with their eyes that the "artificial monster" was Ralman's trump card.

Some people are afraid...

Some people are stunned...

"I'm worried about killing [Demon of the Swamp]... * giggle *..."

Some people rejoice as if they were fascinated by the devil....

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A special unit led by Zancok had set up a temporary base nearby to scout the [Demon of the Swamp].

"Hah... at all. It's crude, after all."

Sometimes I can't get in touch with the troops I was scouting beforehand, and Zancok, weary with his face, murmurs as he looks at the base that his men assembled.

At the very least, I retreated and laid a cloth on the cold ground full of pebbles. On top of that, I just put on a tent.

Moreover, this part of Ralman is often cold and snowy.

In spite of their historic mission, the troops who try to make it work are involved in morale in this environment.

Making excuses and deciding arbitrarily to improve the temporary base after tomorrow.

"......!? Lieutenant Zancok!

"Did you find something?"

Zancok asks Hannam Grizz, the only member of his army who can use far-sighted magic.

"Yes, there are bandits out there, and the battle began. Besides, there is only one other person. He's still killing bandits with terrible strength."

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"Hello... in the rumored [night time]..."

The newcomer's report makes Zancok feel like a child.

"Second lieutenant...?

"... commissioning should be careful."

"Nh, that's it!

There was no doubt about Zancok, who was floating.

No matter how many bandits and bandits have died, it has no effect.

It suppresses the excitement in your chest and shrouds the chain-shaped magic equipment that is wrapped around your arm.

"--Go,"