Sword of the Philosopher

Going to the entrance to the village, there are about ten ridden knights there. There was a sight of talking to the villagers who were coming to the entrance first.

"... by that adventurer you mean the person in the rear?

Apparently, he was explaining the situation. The knight who was listening turned his gaze on me and asked the villagers questions.

Then the villagers turn around and say yes. So the knight thanked the villagers and uttered his voice from the horse.

"Apparently, they defeated the demon..."

"Because I couldn't overlook it"

That's what I said. I look back on them. I didn't know at first because I was wearing a helmet... but my peeping hair was dark and I still looked familiar to my face.

"Are you..."

Shortly after this one raises his voice, he goes down first.

"My name is Sherk-Foro. The knight of the kingdom of Alastin... the man who has led this squad. Thank you for saving the village."

- A knight featuring a deeply carved face, and again he is the knight to be one of them on the game. I mean, it's one crack of a knight who has to make a choice.

I expected a knight of that strength to come, but it was unexpected that he would rush directly. However, it is likely that the kingdom side is also guessing that it is a sign that the Demons push over, and we have been entrusted with that investigation to come this far, you may think.

"... if there's anything we can do"

"Thanks for the help. First, tell me more about the situation in the village, etc. Especially, I want to know more about demons."

... Did you still come here to investigate wanting to know about the demons?

"Okay."

I promise, I start talking. The explanation wasn't that long, but when I mentioned that all the demons were cobolts, Sherk's face was stretched.

"... well. Appreciate the information. I'd love to pay a reward or something if I could, but unfortunately I'm in a time of war right now and likely can't handle it properly"

"I don't mind. I didn't fight for a reward."

That's what I do... think about what it means to meet Sherk.

About the war, but it was supposed to disperse and protect the knights. Join them on the front because the game also included knights and other warriors hired in addition to soldiers. I was thinking of a way to prepare myself to deal with it anytime near the knight.

However, there are other effective ways to do this if you can meet Sherk here and make quite a few edges...... of course this will put Sophia in contact with the castle people, so there is a risk that she will be exposed.

One hand is to explain the situation and get it done... No, you should look at the state of the capital and decide what to do. You might want to go around asking a few questions about the castle, inspired by meeting him.

It is also not too late to make a decision about whether Sophia is also conceiving to speak to Canaan, the king… to examine the situation of the castle and so on.

"... we're going to the capital."

When I told her about this appointment, Sherk said, "Okay,"

"We're hiring warriors to boost our forces. You and your people will help us greatly. If you don't mind, I want you to fight with me. Whatever it is, I'll give you the right reward."

"Ok...... I'm going to go into the capital and think"

In my words, Sherk says, "Please," and goes into the village with the other knights. After dropping it off, Sophia and the others come in the wrong place.

"The captain seemed strong."

Silvi reviews. Khuza nods again to agree.

"Maybe these raids are happening everywhere"

"... I was stiffening my face when I mentioned the demon details"

To this mention, Sylvie and Kuuza looked convinced. To both of them, I speak even more.

"There's a lot of information in there, and the Demons may be feeling signs that they're approaching. An earlier knight, the captain, may also be the object of an investigation"

"Sounds likely."

Sophia snorts, too. She has disguise tools, etc., but she still doesn't look like she can wear them.

"Sophia, I'm checking, but if you're about that knight, you're gonna be okay, right?

"Yes, if you don't meet Canaan or the general... it would be dangerous if you were to meet the class of ministers, but it wouldn't be exactly like entering a castle"

"I don't know, man. Fighting the Demon Nation also gives you the possibility to fight in the castle."

Sylvie's words. Then Kuuza makes it fit and mentions it.

"That kind of situation would put the capital on the verge of falling. If there are many demonic raids around, few people would evacuate the capital. If so, there will be damage to the town as well -"

"You don't have to talk about it."

Sophia says. Fighting the Demons - that bitter experience, she has in her chest.

As I watched my people, I thought - even in the game, the defeat condition was to be broken through the castle gate. The capital of the Kingdom of Alastin on the flat ground is surrounded by walls on all sides. If they break through that wall, it's over - that's what I guess.

I've been playing around fifteen weeks and I've been involved in this event many times, but I've never been hit. The difficulty itself was not so high, but what happens when it becomes an actual war?

Also, I realized that I saved the village this time, but I think the number is the most important issue. How many knights are there and how many demons and quality are there... Sophia and the others are definitely strong enemies for soldiers with little experience in action, even if it's easy to win. I don't know how the kingdom of Alastin is going to stand up to this.

"… to the capital, let's hurry"

I will eventually put it in my mouth. All my people agreed - I left the rest to the knights and decided to hurry ahead.

Then a few days later... we finally made it to Lahite, the capital of the Kingdom of Alastin.

The walls are white, but this should have originally been made of materials resistant to magic and such. The view of the white walls from a distance is very good, but it also feels like the air is heavy due to the imminent situation of war

"The key, after all, will be to guard the gate."

Seeing the robust castle gate, Kuuza mentions it that way.

"Sure, I think the castle gates of this capital were on all sides."

"Yes, you're right"

Sophia responds to Khuza's words - she currently wears the hood of her coat deep in her eyes.

"East-West, North-South... If a demon were to attack you, I'm sure it would siege you... but whether you concentrate your power somewhere or not, you'd change your way of fighting me."

"The demons will probably be Kobolt... but I wonder if the soldiers will be okay"

Kuuza saw and mentioned the spear soldiers guarding the gate.

"You can't possibly have combat experience with all the soldiers. But the kingdom of Alastin has a treasure sword and an image of strength."

"I don't think the quality of soldiers is so different from that of other countries"

Sophia also says and explains.

"I'm just pretty sure there's a reason they often say you're strong. Particularly famous among them are the generals"

"I've heard his name before."

Sylvie says. I snort again and pull that name out of my memory.

In the war that is about to begin, a general who dies in the war - his name is Boslo-Mubain. Despite his age in his fifties, his skill is still undiminished and the people trust him.

He also needs to be protected in this battle... but it must have been a match for the demons. His name is known to the Demon Clan, so he should have sent a powerful demon to destroy it. When he gets hit, I'm pretty sure the demons have considerable abilities, too.

Is that the big obstacle? I should deal with this - that's when I heard voices coming from the castle gate. I think we're talking about something.

"... ah"

Sophia speaks up as soon as possible. If you're wondering what's going on, you start to see the situation near the castle gate.

... No way, I thought. No, in this case, if I make a rumor, is that the one?

A man who had just given his name - General Boslo - was seen standing in front of the castle gate.