Sword of the Philosopher

The next morning, I'm going out for breakfast to get ready and leave the inn.

"Good Morning"

You were awake earlier. Sofia was waiting in front of the inn. There is also an alto beside it.

"You're both early...... what about the others?

"Ignos is taking a seat at the store first. Aren't the other two sleepers?

"I was awake, so I'm sure it'll come soon"

Sofia's remarks. Okay, so we walked out to the store.

That's when - behind the street, I heard a zawazawa from the town entrance.

"Hmm? What?

Alto also speaks up when he realizes it. I wondered again, and I watched the streets before I got to the store.

From the front, I began to hear chatter and metal noises. I wonder what it is, and I see soldiers and knights coming down the street.

"... that's a lot more,"

After expressing her thoughts, Sophia moves to the side of the road to wear the hood on her jacket. I don't think anyone knows because it's a knighthood from another country, just in case.

"What do you want me to start with?

Alto also moved aside to avoid the soldiers. I moved my legs the same way again... and at the same time, I was stunned.

This... what if...

"Apparently, it's starting."

An aunt preparing for the outdoor shop called out to us as we stopped. It was Alto who reacted to that.

"Here we go, what?

"Somehow the Demons have set up a castle in the territory of this country... so far there has been no real harm, but I'm talking about forming a crusader army to defeat the demons"

- I see a bunch of marching men. Troops of about a hundred people, but the majority of them are general soldiers with spears. Naturally this unit shouldn't mean everything, etc., but it's headed for the garrison, I guess.

What your aunt is saying fits. This country - we are now in the central part of the continent, and the country we are staying in is called the Kingdom of Robeil. The territory is also quite large and will probably have the best force in the centre.

The soldiers are led by knights and passed by. I'm sure as I look after it.

This is the event to enter the castle of Ledras, the five great demons.

But... I thought it was a little early. Whether Sophia or Alto can fight the Five Demons... is a very subtle place.

"Can you win"

Sophia squeaks. And Alto sighs.

"Honestly, I can't imagine the power of a demon clan with a castle like that... I don't know if I have a chance"

… When this event is activated, the Kingdom of Robeil will be engulfed in massive disturbances. First, the Crusaders engage the Demons, cutting their power but retreating. Then the Ledras side goes out to fight back and starts attacking towns and such. That will not end unless we defeat Ledras...... the state side also tries to fight back against the death, but the army in turmoil hardly functions. At that time the protagonist will enter the castle and fight against the five great demons.

When the protagonist performs some event and visits the Kingdom of Robeil, he encounters a soldier's marching event and the battle begins. There is no doubt that the battle against the Five Demons will begin now - I swallowed my side while dropping off the soldiers.

And at this stage, the four protagonists, with the exception of Alto, are not in this country.

If so - is Alto the one who tries to conquer the Demon King?

I never ran out of questions, but I reset my thoughts once. Anyway, we have to figure out what to do. You should talk to Raifin, too.

"... for now, let's make it breakfast"

When I tell you, Sophia and the others walk out. The sound of the soldiers marching farther and farther away... I breathed a small breath as I heard it.

After breakfast, I'm going back to the inn. Alto and Ignos are gathering information, so I'm alone in the room. This is convenient.

I was only sending a signal to Raifin at breakfast so he could tell. So when I went back to the inn for a little while, she came through the window.

Get inside, I'll make sure of one.

"What about Sophia?

"Like Mr. Alto and the others, we seem to look into the example march."

"Well... march, but that's what started the battle with the Five Demons"

"If so, this country..."

"It's going to be a massive battle now. So, at the moment, only Alto is the protagonist of the story of being in this country"

"Hmm, if he might, is that why"

"Oh. And there's one problem"

"Problem?"

I nod back at Rayfin.

"There's no way the Five Demons haven't been in touch with the Demon King... the Demons I met in the woods were fine, but if you give them strength poorly, they might expose me and even Sophia from there"

I was organizing the flow of events at breakfast, but I was really hooked.

"Assuming we set foot in the castle... the castle of the Devil Nation. That's right. Isn't Sophia wondering if you're just being supportive?

"Oh, that's true"

"So I guess I can explain the situation to Sophia... Speaking of which, Rayfin, he used to say it's better to maintain the status quo with or without talking about me... but still?

"Right. You should still maintain your current relationship."

Voices with certainty. Well, then...

"I need to think of some means to move to keep my strength out of sight while you hide me."

"Then one hand."

Raefin talks about the content. Is there any way I can do that? - I decided to hire it.

"By the way, Master Luon. What if?

"... if you get into a predicament, naturally, I'll give you my full strength. I just want it to be a last resort because there's a good chance we'll get eyes on the Demon King... and Alto and Sophia will be able to reach him if we grow up a little bit more."

That explains the role and weakening of the Five Demons. Then Raefin answers "I see," and further questions.

"In what way do you fight the five great demons in the story?

"The Five Demons, including the opponents who fight this time, have the power of a wise man. At first the Crusaders gain momentum and defeat the belly heart or something...... Ledras cannot defeat himself. Because there's a connection between the powers of a wise man."

- The Five Demons use the power of the wise to operate. All that or use your powers to prevent attacks.

"We can use the power of the wise to build an absolute bond against man... nor can we confront Alto or Sophia, who have not awakened the power of the wise at this stage"

"Even Master Luon?

"I don't know because I've never tried it... maybe I am. Nevertheless, there is a clear gap in that junction"

When I say that, I'll give Raifin a further explanation.

"The junction Ledras builds is only constrained by strong minutes, and once used, it becomes unusable for about ten days. So Ledras confused the country not to come back after the Crusaders retreated"

"Are you buying time to rebuild your bond...... are there other similar cases?

"Others… Gdyce, for example, forming in the West, uses the power of the wise to experiment with massive sources of demons. While we can't use the power of the wise to exercise it, the protagonists approach it and defeat it…"

"I see, the power of the wise is the key to everything."

"Oh. If we are to defeat the Five Demons, it has to be after the Crusaders have retreated once... The truth is that it is best to enter and defeat the castle immediately after the retreat, but then we have to deal with the massive demons that are supposed to strike this country... when we stepped into the castle with stories, it was somewhat less handy. It's the only place you can go if you want to."

"Then you have one answer. Good luck, Master Luon."

The discussion ends. I nodded... I thought I had one more thing to check.