Sword of the Philosopher

In the absence of time, Zemun and the others began to work as I had requested. And the first demon was generated after the night.

"This is the demon of the Miscellaneous."

Zemun speaks...... The place is a large exercise area in the cave. There are about ten demons they have generated.

The look is close to 'Lesser Demon', a junior demon. The only thing currently armed is the long sword in your right hand, but they also have individual differences, such as changing weapons and being able to use lower magic.

"If we... even Lord Luon and Sophia, it wouldn't be so difficult to deal with the miscellaneous soldier alone."

Zemun gives a commentary, looking at the devil.

"But if this demon were to be a hundred or two hundred, there would be no less struggle with us."

"I'd like to ask you one question, is it good to assume that this demon possesses as much power as it can defeat Mr. Zemun and the others?

"That's how it should be adjusted. You can fight alone, but if it was a battle between the inmates, I was wondering if it would be a disadvantage."

"Even if you look like a junior demon, your actual strength has gone up a few steps"

"Rather, we might say this is of a demonic nature"

Zemun goes on to explain further when he says so.

"Like humans, we also defend our opponents against attacks by magic barriers. But as you may imagine, the Demons have more magic power within them than humans do. Inevitably, defenses are higher than men's."

"As a result, it gives the demon, a miscellaneous soldier, high attack power."

Sofia's comments. "Exactly," Zemun replied.

"The devil himself, the only power to protect himself is a simple magic barrier. It's not something you can say is strong enough to flatter a demonic opponent with a lot of magic, but that's enough. We just need to be able to force our opponents to break through and fight back."

"... the devil is his own generated being"

Croix looks at us and talks.

"No matter how much they do, there's a substitute... I mean, throw away stones"

"Attack ability to eat through demons and some defense... is this the basic method of warfare in the demon world"

"That's right. Higher defense capabilities just make it a little harder to get hit, and it's inefficient. Efficiency is also good when it generates more rudder for those who value attack capability."

I see... I just described Croix as a throwaway stone, but I might as well describe him as a cannonball.

"Regardless, there exist more effective measures than weaknesses about this demon…"

"It's a long range attack."

"That's right. This could be the same thing in a fight between humans."

"No one possesses magic in the devil?

Sofia question. Put your hand on Croix's mouth here,

"I wouldn't say zero, but it consumes more magic than usual to produce demons with magical abilities. If we can match the numbers, we'll be a few even if we were there."

"That's it in this case?

"You know they're a few over here, too. It's more efficient to crush them in numbers than to do something magically, and most importantly, it's effective in attacking villages, towns, etc."

So he glanced at me.

"That's more than an explanation about the devil...... is the measure going to work?

... Yeah, this would...

"Croix, even if you fight this demon, do you use your abilities?

"That's all I can do. It is possible to blow a hundred bodies at once using force. But then we'll do everything we can before we reach the Demons."

"What about Mr. Zemun?

"Even we have enough power to counter the devil. But it's hard to do as much as Lord Croix."

... Hmm, I see.

I sent Sophia my gaze. And she nodded small,

"Maybe there's more to it than I imagined."

"Difference?"

Croix listened back to Sophia's opinion.

"What do you mean?

"... Demons are a threat to us humans. If the devil attacks, it must come with careful preparation."

That's how I respond.

"And that's the same with Croix and Zemun... I just have a slightly different view here and that way"

"What's that?

"I thought the demons and demons, without exception, were equal to what hit our continent."

"I see," Croix muttered in these words.

"Assuming you go ahead and talk with that idea, you'll eat it differently"

"Confirmation, can we interpret that the demons that accompanied the demon kings who raided our continent were the elites of the demonic world?

"Right. They were all first-class."

"So, it was our interpretation that if we heard about the Demons, everyone had a lot of magic, but that's not true, is it?

"I'm pretty sure they're better than humans because they make different bodies. But I can't compare it to the demons who raided your continent."

- Yeah, Sophia probably did, too, but I had an imagination that a presence with tremendous power would push a lot because of the demonic raid. But as far as the demons in front of us are concerned... we're definitely stronger than a legion formed by humans, but we're probably overestimating them.

Nevertheless, would a demon with more stubbornness and a higher ability to attack than a human be more than a dozen soldiers on the other hand? When it comes to coming at me this time in thousands, it's still a threat, though.

"... that you will receive the devil?

Croix asks the lid.

"Did you thus confirm the demon's appearance to verify whether it could be done?

"Not that way either...... but what I suggest is more another way"

That's what I said, I smile at Croix.

"Me and Sophia slaughter each other... there's a way, and I think maybe this demon can do it."

"Yes, it tells the story of how powerful you are."

Zemun's mention. This one shrugs his shoulders at it,

"I hope he realizes that he has more power than he is who has fought the Demon King... so all I'm trying to say is that if we slash him in that way, we'll have problems"

"Problem?"

"The enemy might retreat, right? I don't think we'll find out who we are, but there's a threat underneath Croix... so it's likely they'll make the choice of interrupting the attack and keeping their distance once. You'll be getting ready even more carefully next time. Even as Croix, you want to avoid that, don't you?

"Sure... but then it's in the form of using magic or something to smash enemies?

"Exactly. That's where Sophia and I blend magic."

- Techniques acquired in the fight against fallen angels. By using powerful magic, you should be able to sweep away enemies. Me and Sophia are separate, but fusion magic is more efficient if you're going to clean it up.

"Me and Sophia build magic and blow up the enemy avant-garde first. So he sets up an assault on the opponent who was floating around and takes it all the way to the settlement. If the devil's defensive abilities are not so high, it works, and most importantly, it's the long-range magic cited as an effective countermeasure."

"It's a long way to go, but if we succeed, it's definitely going to be our big shot."

"There are many things I have to decide what kind of magic to use... but it can be an ambush and it's a good way to do it"

Yeah, good for policy...... but here's Sophia's suggestion.

The question is, what kind of magic do you use?

"Right...... and Mr. Zemun, our magic to blow up most of the demons. Doesn't the method of warfare stand in the way of Croix becoming the Demon King? We're going to be active."

"I'm okay with that."

Nodding Zemun. Croix said the same thing, and if it's okay around here,

"Okay, then we'll get ready to do the trick… the biggest question is what kind of magic to use"

"Can't you do it with the strongest magic?

To Croix's inquiry - I laughed bitterly.

"If we do everything we can, we'll undoubtedly destroy everything, including the Demons. That's not even Croix's fame, is it? So how much magic do you keep it... that's where it's going to matter the most -"