Story of The Ancient Demon King!

Episode 3: The Princess Without Fear

Lilia's vigilance, which sweats through the unmanned fields against demons, was at its peak.

"Eh...."

Freedom of hands and feet is as ineffective as bondage.

The knights and the hackers slaughtered some of the most troublesome bow and arrow goblins that were difficult to deal with, and tried to take on an auger as if they didn't have any kills.

A big demonic man appeared from nowhere and pierced a tough auger with his bare hands.

It was obvious from Lilia's eyes that the demon clan was a strong person who would be in the same class as Molly and others, and could not protect the object of escort even for a few seconds from this man.

The quality of the fighting spirit emitted is too different.

"Guard...?

"That's right. You must not be left too poor. So I decided to protect him for a while."

To the brave man who sat mercilessly, the demon made a proposal that seemed to be out of his mind.

Lilia, who persisted in her cold sweat, immediately advised Erica and decided to withdraw from the demon proposal.

But it's the perfect timing to think it's been seen before it moves on to action.

"--That's very pleasant."

Countless bullets of light penetrate the brain heaven, such as a goblin, which had been taken by a nervous person.

"Nh, princess!

"Sister! Don't come out!! The Devil will find you!?

Perhaps so, Celestia Light, the escort, went out of the car and entered the fight on the carriage.

The silver armor illuminated by the converging light is the Goddess of War.

Your torn chest, tight stomach, and slightly stretched legs.

Apart from Asla, who was gathered from fear, she drew attention.

"Don't worry."

Celestia smiled softly at Lilia and Erica, who couldn't help but scream.

"Apparently I've already been leaked. Erica was in charge of directing me into the fight, unless you knew it. It looks like a strong escort will accompany you, and I was just wondering how you were doing, but I'll take care of it from here."

……

A well-prepared plan with pinpoint raid points, monsters fighting, and even bows.

From Lilia's point of view, the likelihood was high.

"There are a dozen Goblins and a dozen bar guests left, so we don't go deep into the woods."

This princess, who took out the monsters one after the other with the bullets of light, didn't even know the brilliant Lilia and couldn't lose her mind on the way.

When I looked in front of my eyes, I thought that I was recognized as the Hand of the Demon King.

No, you mustn't show weakness.

As long as it is an order from the Lord, the task must be 'accomplished'.

There must be no other consequences.

"Now, for the time being, I will (...) ask you. What's your name?

"My name is Asla.... Celestia Wright, the famous princess of this country. You look like a leader, but I'll hire you."

Receiving that grotesque response, Celestia was a little silent, and the angry knights were noisy.

Even before the annihilation power of the Relic, the attitude of the demon will not change. As soon as I turned my eyes to the sword, I didn't even show interest.

"... I see..."

Eventually Celestia muttered as if she was convinced of something, shaking away the black decorative sword in her hand.

There were no living monsters around.

"Beep, rude!!

"How dare you speak to the princess!!

No matter how powerful they were to kill Augusta instantly with bare hands, they could not show any disrespect to Celestia, and the angry knights turned red.

But no matter how angry she may be, Asla simply stands quietly, without intimidation or objection.

"I see...... everybody! Asura-san is supposed to escort me, so let's take care of a few things! And... it looks like reinforcements have arrived."

If you look forward at the princess's words, you can see soldiers running horses from the town of Lake.

"Erica, you've led us all this way. I'll do the rest. It comes with an escort, but please enjoy sightseeing from here."

"Phew... I'm glad. I'm already tired... Niisama and sister have always been in a lot of trouble. It doesn't seem to suit me."

Erica shakes her sword, draws blood, and leaks a strange sigh in her sheath.

Even though it was the center of instruction as a princess, Hakt and Oswald glanced at Erica and Celestia laughed bitterly, relieved without seeing a bit of battle fatigue.

After that, Celestia ordered the Lake army to leave again as soon as they told them to.

After leaving the forest where the goblins appeared, nothing happened, passing through the plains showing the calm expression of the usual year.

Cross a brand-new wooden bridge that starts to glimpse across the house and head for Lake Town with ruins and plains that run from the mountains.

"What do you think of Asla?

In the second carriage, Celestia smiled at Lilia, who sat face to face with the knight.

Celestia stays friendly from the start of the journey.

Lilia, however, was not open for a moment and was only faithful to her work.

"... to be clear, it's too strong. Danger. If that demon tribe cares, we'll be killed in no time."

The glorious words of [Kensei] also opened his eyes to the knight who was making Celestia's smile sound heartbeat.

"So hiring is the opposite, right?

"Yes, you should give me a lot of money to thank you for that and let me leave right now."

There are two requests for Lilia as Kensei this time.

One is participation in the annual "Banquet of the Sword of Murder" held at Lake Nidai.

Two, guard the two accompanying princesses.

"As a guard, you're very reliable. Perhaps the answer is the best."

"... but it looks like it's going to continue."

"Fufu. But... I've already hired you."

A tearful Celestia's pleasant smile that even Lilia might fall in love with.

Don't be alarmed. The words sink deeply into your heart and calm you down.

It is also convincing that it is said to be a symbol of light.

Intelligence, strength, charm... Whatever you take, it's only a threat to the Lord, the Devil.

Once again, I am convinced that Kronos is clearly her biggest obstacle to gaining access to the Light Kingdom.

"... do you still hate me?

"That's what we talked about on the first day. I have no good feelings for His Majesty, who left the corrupt aristocracy alone, but I have heard that many have been blackmailed since His Majesty embarked on the reform. I have no ill feelings for His Majesty, who makes a great contribution."

Yes, I was just unlucky enough to get rid of it.

That ugly father...

"That's good, but...."

"It's not good. Those who have such feelings for His Majesty..."

"Clark, I'm only going to say this once, so please listen carefully. Don't mess with our conversation. I'm talking to Lilia."

"Hmm!? I apologize....."

Celestia reprimands the knight for his unusual and harsh loyalty.

……

"Fufufu, did I just say I won't forgive you even if you don't hate me?

"... that's not true. Maybe that's what it looks like because it's concentrated on the guards."

She is still a mighty princess.

The princess in front of her is one of the most cautious targets.

Like demons, you can't even forgive yourself for a moment.

It was Lilia, who could not help but think that it was still a harsh task.

And then the other princess...

The third carriage goes on a lush country road that is about to come out of the rattlesnake and yoga.

Because Celestia and Erica visit, they don't jump with pebbles, and the carriage goes comfortably.

The window was opened, and a cool breeze with a scent of grass and flowers ran around the car.

"... hey"

……

A friendly Erica talks to the incredibly powerful Asla who walks silently next to the carriage.

Was he insane? The gaze of astonishment was poured from the Hakts and the Guard Knight into the fearless Erica.

"Do you know what a black knight is?

……

I don't care more, I ignore the princess's opponent.

"I'm a man wearing black armor who has recently emerged from a crisis in the kingdom, but he's probably as strong as you. Don't you want to make a deal? I'm interested in which one is stronger."

"I don't think so. The Black Knight is stronger than I am..."

I answered.

It was like carefully choosing words from the middle, but the demon who seemed to be silent replied.

And it was an interesting response from everyone who pretended to be strange and listened.

"Eh!? Really!?

"... ahh"

If the Black Knight is the Hero, Asla is the Double.

Some knights, who knew both fights for the first time, couldn't help but be interested in something similar to that assertion.

We can't estimate it accurately ourselves, but I don't think it's far enough to say it.

Most people expect the Black Knight to win with their own hope, but even if Ashra triumphs, it is not surprising.

I couldn't even imagine losing either.

"You know the Black Knight!? Have you seen the contents!?

……

"Is this ignored!?

"... it's noisy.... that's exactly what I heard."

Asla seemed to be in a good mood for Erica, an interesting person who looked at her face from the window.

"Whoa, did you hear any rumors about me? I'm proud of it, but people often say things like naivety and cuteness.

"It's like a dog going into the mud."

"That's what I said, black hair glasses!!

Starting from a slightly smelly look, Erica stepped forward and tried to stop Hakt and Oswald, who had turned pale.

"He's the only one who calls me such an asshole!!

……

"I knew it!!

"I didn't say anything. Keep your mouth shut."

Asla, who was walking flat with her sword, began to look tired in conversations with Erica.

Erica's anger at one of her servants, who spends a lot of time off for rice research, comes back.

Erica's anger did not subside long enough, but she finally convinced herself to confirm it.

"What makes you so stupid? Are those spears magical weapons?

"Hah...... I was just blessed to be a teacher. When the spear was expected of him, it was given to him out of proportion. It's not magic equipment."

Oh, you're a great master.

Everyone wanted Erica to know more about her mentor.

"That master....."

Excellent royal blood was flowing through this princess.

"... and which of the Black Knights is stronger?

Faces that are about to collapse.

I want to know where my master is. Nothing is more pleasant on your side, and the better we can pull this Asla in.

But Asla...

……

The eyebrow roots that were nearby were slightly closer together.

Looks like you're having trouble answering some unanswered questions, but it looks like you finally got sick of Erica's noise.

"Then why did you choose the long one over the sword or the bow?

……

So you're not interested in onee-sama? Others will fall in love with each other, but it doesn't seem to matter. Somebody who made up their mind?

……

"It's like a spear. Can I have it?

"Nann. Only a nurse can still handle this freely. I can see you being crushed for moments and moments."

"Wow... my master seems to be out of sticks."

Everyone admires Erica, who is still Celestia's sister, for having a peaceful conversation with a demon waiting for her majesty to throw a carriage with her strength.

You know Nidai, right?

"... ahh. But even a good swordsman can't call a loose shell a warrior. The moment I first saw it before, I lost interest in it. It's nothing but a ghost."

Perhaps conscious, Erica gradually searches for topics of interest to demons and asks questions.

"Hmm, I thought you might be able to take it down. You can fight on my recommendation.

I don't need it.

Put your arms on the window frame and enjoy the conversation with ease.

He shakes his orange forehair in the breeze and speaks as he thinks.

"Hmm, I'm starting to get worried. There are mercenaries in this town who were said to be the worst before they escaped from the quail. If I get into a fight with you, my town will be ruined."

"... no way, those five?

"Oh? Did you know?

The harsh eyebrows of Asla sensed the presence of a strong man who heard rumors and reacted with interest.

King Cujaro invited me to lead a mercenary group that demanded the rank of a great general with that [flame lion].

"... I see. We may finally be able to properly align the swords."

"Ooh...."

Asla smiled slightly at her mouth.

Whether the happiness of the demon's fighting spirit makes it so, the power that I think my body has become bigger around attacked the surroundings.

The horse was frightened by the wave of feelings of tingling, and even the carriage rose.

"Hey, do you have any special attacks?

"... what is that?"

"It's about the decision making technique. Is it cool?

……

It was a demon who was intrigued by the words "special", but soon realized it was a child's bullshit.

"I've heard the truth and I've seen fools... but know that a simple, extreme attack can be called a Special Attack. This is the answer that I experienced with myself."

"Wow, you're talking to my master like that. It's boring. It's cooler to be flashy. If you take enough time to cook rice, my master will force you to cook it.

In a pointy conversation between Erica and Asla, Oswald, a Special Attack Essentialist, smiles with a sense of superiority on the Special Attack Essentialist's hack.

……

"Why can't I just say it's not flashy? Beyond a few simple moves and degrees, it becomes extremely flashy."

On the verge of opening his mouth to complain to Oswald, Ashra began speaking ahead of him.

Unexpected words.

"If my teacher pokes one fist at me, I won't leave a single drop of meat or even blood."

... everybody gets dazed.

The fellow knights and hacks also lost their faces, and only the sound of the carriage running is heard.

"... pu, fufu. Funny!

Erica's laughter changed the air in the carriage.

It feels somewhat soothing to make such a stupid joke in Asla.

"Then my master could slay the waterfall with his sword! But I'm going to say my clothes get wet!

……

"Can you?

"... such meaningless play..."

"I can't shake this spear!... or something!

……

Erica's opponent, who was sparing time, was tired of the boulders, and the wrinkles between Asla's eyebrows became thicker.

But the question with Erica continued.

The strange hustle and bustle drove him safely into the town of Lake, his destination.