Sword of the Philosopher

The next day after waiting in the nearest town, Croix and the others returned.

"First things first don't go wrong... the demons also agreed that I would be the master"

That's what I told him, and he said he was convinced to some extent about me and Sophia.

I don't know what kind of explanation you gave, but it seems certain that the soil is starting to form that it's okay for us to stand around for one second.

"So, what are we going to do?

My question is, Croix has a little idea.

"After the victory over Widels, I thought it would take a lot of time for him to manage the territory he owned for a little while, but apparently Sanak nearby will take it on there"

"You mean concentrate on fighting the Demon King candidate?

"You're not. He wants to try not to change his attitude as much as possible regarding the maintenance of the territory, etc. because it is also possible for the master to change again"

That doesn't mean anything good... well, I can't help it.

"Okay. The immediate goal is to keep the West under control...... ok?

"Right. It's unlikely that it will be a fight soon though. If you're a Demon King candidate, you'll soon realize that I've captured the power of Widels."

Croix makes a reflection while stating so.

"In addition, the defeat of Widels meant that he possessed the corresponding power at the stage before he gained power. Which means the other Demon King candidates are wary of me for defeating Widels."

"I see. Then you're in a state of well-being?

Personally, it's not very nice because it takes longer for me to get home... then Croix looked difficult.

"Perhaps it will... if you're going to be aggressive as confused, the story itself is quick... but as far as I'm concerned, it's not a very good development considering the possibility that the people will be sacrificed"

"For one thing, priority should be given to quelling people's agitation"

That's where I suggested it was Sofia.

"Mr. Croix's castle and town have collapsed, there are victims, and people should be scared...... aren't you sure you want to give priority to calming this neighborhood first?

"Oh, you sure do"

- Since the castles and towns were attacked, Croix first gave priority to fleeing, then to fighting in response to what Widels had been attacking.

In the future, however, we need to be vigilant from Croix's mouth, but the risk of being suddenly attacked is low. Then Sophia's right, you can solve the problems in the realm first.

As for our return... well, there's no choice. Now is the time for patience. Let's start with ground consolidation.

"Okay. Following Sophia's advice, I'm going to go around town with Zemun."

"Then we'll stick with it. It's good to know about the demon world."

"Fine."

That's how we started the operation.

During the next few days, we were to look around at the towns in the territory and so on with Croix.

Me and Sophia accompanied it to see what Croix's escort and the town of the demon kingdom looked like... but to conclude, it's hardly the same as what humans do.

There are as many buildings with a qualitative feel to them as there are townships, some of which are quite developed. Some places are just being raided, and it looks like they're working hard to rebuild about it.

"Speaking of which, which town is the biggest and most prosperous?

Asking such a question, Croix returned a clear answer.

"It's a town near Demon King Castle. His name is Rydelt."

"Oh, so is that... where the Demon King is"

"The place is exactly at the heart of the demonic world… it is now managed by the Guardian, who maintains security"

"There's no problem," he said.

"Sounds like it...... what did the two of you think of the town of Demon Realm?

"It's no different than where we live."

"I agree"

Sophia continues. And Croix nodded,

"We must have found out that many of them live similar lives to humans... but this is not the only way to trust us. We just need you to recognize it as one piece of information to be friendly."

"Ok...... so I looked around the whole town where it was originally Croix territory, but it didn't seem particularly problematic"

"Oh."

In addition, he joined Croix ministers and others who had fallen into town. I can't say much more warriorly, and there are more demons that Widels was leading as a result.

"Exactly how likely it is for Widels' men to start a rebellion..."

"At least Sanak tended to make policing in the territory a priority. Most of the other demons seem to be in the same position, so even if there is confusion, it should be local… it should take the form of a few demons flipping anti-flags"

"Can we deal with it even if it happens?"

"That's right. There doesn't seem to be a problem for one second, and let's move on to the next. The first step is to gather information. How other Demon King candidates are currently acting… explore it and figure out what to do"

So Croix instructed Zemun. Exactly. I can't work with Sophia, so I don't know what to do.

"They went to the castle of Widels. I'll be back once. Come with me."

So Croix started talking.

"That place can also offer you a place to rest slowly"

"... To be honest, a castle full of demons is unsettling."

"I'll take the utmost care not to harm you both. Besides, if you fight the next Demon King candidate, that castle will be the base. You should stay there."

... so is that. So Sophia and I agreed, and we started moving using the devil.

Now, what is Widels' castle like... when I imagined it was all inside, I noticed something about Croix looking down at the ground on the pretend.

"That's..."

"What's up?

"I have a demon tribe that sounds like a preacher. You're waving your hand at me."

I peek downstairs. Oh, it's small, for sure, but there's a shadow...... Croix, you've noticed so well.

"I guess he was on his way when Sanak told me where I was. Do we go down?"

Instruct the devil to begin descent. A little down to earth, the Herald and Thoughts, the Demons knelt down to Croix,

"I was about to put it in the wrong place... it's a message from Master Sanak"

"What's in it?

The directive is somewhat between,

"... Lord Eluaz has arrived at the castle"

Croix squirts at the words. To that reaction, I...

"Who?

"... a demon clan that would take control of the eastern part of the country"

In other words, the Demons likely to make the final showdown...... while they were heartily stunned, Croix said.

"So you've been visiting me... see you"

"Yes."

Nodding, the decree walks away. And Croix breathed,

"Apparently, you've plugged into an important phase"

- How will the demons come out after all? With my inner anticipation, I rode the devil again - to the castle.