Sword of the Philosopher

As well as me and Sophia participating in this operation, in addition to Amel, Zemun and Ange... the decision is that it's safer to stay with us about Ange. Well, I don't think we should go to Bizell's base, but I don't think there's a risk that a fight will occur... so I think we should accompany him.

However, about Zemun, Croix said it would take the form of liaison with his latent men in the role of participating in discussions with his protectors in the Demon King's realm.

Yet leave the territory to Sanak, and turn the path eastward. Bizel should probably also know about this...... for the purpose of discussing it with Ehlas. If Bizell's gestures are coming at us, we're on our way.

"Bizel is starting to repair the destroyed mountain fortress. From there the troops left and entered the castle of Croix."

A few days after I started my journey, I reported that to Croix with information obtained from the demon I used.

Under the circumstances of camping, but not particularly problematic. There are no shadows of enemies around, and I am able to travel without any problems.

"Looks like the enemy is starting to consolidate the ground..."

"As for Bizel, that would be a wise decision"

So Croix starts talking.

"First you get territory and start hunting for the remnants of the party, including me... I guess you're going to look for more men than you're willing to resist, even if my qualities haven't been revealed. I'll have to put up with them a lot."

"You let us go wild..."

"It doesn't mean we can do something alone, and I guess we're behind because of the presence of Mr. Luon and the others. First of all, he set a target for me and those who support Amel."

If I say so, it's not Croix or Aamel's head, but something like he hangs on to crush his hands and feet? Is it effective as a way to sharpen your power?

"This doesn't seem particularly problematic about our discussions with Eluaz."

"From there to the castle of the demon king,"

"The door to the world is elsewhere, so it doesn't mean you're going into the Demon King's Castle."

... I guess Ange's prophecy means we're still ahead of us.

"Then you keep heading east even like this..."

"Oh. I just can't say there's no enemy attack. Let's stay alert and get through it."

- That way we continue our journey. I joined the uproar after entering the demonic world and since I met Croix it has been all about fighting, but now for one thing I may be less at risk of fighting...

As a result, we set foot in the realm of El Asus without a thing. The base of Eluas knows Croix too, so we're going to go there...... we'll get to the big town.

"Looks like El Asus was checking our situation."

Croix squeaks in front of the entrance. I get it, too. There's someone in front of town who's looking out for us.

When I get closer, I find myself a demon clan dressed like a knight's clothing. You know Croix, he'll give us a hand.

"I'm up to pick you up"

"... you want me to show you where Eluas is?

"We are staying in this town. I'll show you now."

The conversation itself is going to go fast... following his lead and we're going to a room in a certain inn. There was Eluaz waiting.

"Well done for coming, Croix"

"I didn't expect to interfere from you...... what are you looking for?

"I need information about how Bizel did it and about the weapons of war. Pay whatever you want."

"You weren't watching?

"It was just hard to get close to the battlefield. I only know the fact that you used weapons."

"Right...... ok. Let's talk."

That statement, Croix began to explain. Weapons - about the demon cannons and the weapons Bizel was calling for. And most importantly, its power.

"... I see this sounds troublesome"

"Didn't you get any information on the weapon details?

"Unlike Croix and Aemer, Bizel was a strong guard. Information gathering was indispensable within the territory, but core information could not be obtained"

... Speaking of which, Bizell didn't know about me or Sophia. Yes, El-Ass knew about us. When it comes to intelligence warfare, it seems that El-Ass will definitely go higher than Croix, Aemer, and even Bizel, but still didn't you know about the weapon? I guess that means Bizell was regulating information with considerable care.

"So Croix, whatever the reason for your visit..."

"I'm not going to ask for Eluaz's help"

That's where Eluaz's mouth stops.

"... are you still going to fight?

"That's right. Consider that there is still a possibility. I've come to ask you to buy me some time this time."

"Buy time?

"The battle of the West settles in the West... Bizel will also try to have a discussion with El-Ass for a moment. You know how powerful you are, and you start by showing your weapons and threatening them… you have to face each other and talk to them."

Yes. When Croix says, Eluas responds, "Sure."

"In contrast, I would ask you to extend the date and time... you should be able to give me a number of reasons."

"How much date and time exactly?

"The more, the better, but I'd appreciate at least a month's time"

Eluaz puts his hand on his mouth.

... Croix also talked about us destroying one of our weapons. Though he has multiple weapons, the fact that he broke one of his bases is significant. You might even think of it as a good opportunity to set things up as El Asus.

"... in just one month, can we build a hand that can turn the situation upside down?

"It's unlikely. But there are measures that can be recovered."

Eluaz still thinks. It's just not like there's a lot of options for him.

Or it doesn't make much sense to poke at Croix's demands here. As for Ehlas, he is now forced to make two choices: set up or submit to Bizel, who is about to gain hegemony in the West, but there will be a great deal of sacrifice unless he surrenders.

Then it should be good for Ehlas to hear about Croix's measures and bet on the possibility that there is no sacrifice on the eastern side... Now, what do we do?

"... at least you're not giving up on becoming the Demon King yet."

Eluas says. Then he turned his grin to Croix,

"I don't know what I'm going to do, but if we're going to talk to each other in the East and West, it's going to be more fruitful to talk to you than Bizel"

"Bye -"

"Okay. Let's get on with your plan. It's hard to imagine Bizel operating a weapon without even talking to this one, and it would give priority to a unified western scaffold consolidation. A month...... no, we should be able to buy some extra time for about two months"

With as much time as that, even this one would be producing results. Yeah, the negotiation results are good.

"The problem is, if your measures fail,"

"If I fail too, I will report it first to El-Ass. Let's discuss what we should do there again."

"If successful… does this not need to be discussed"

After squealing so, Eluaz turns his neck to Amel.

"Is that just good for you? Croix seems to be in the lead right now."

"I don't care about the Demon King's throne in the first place. I am here to listen to Croix's measures and be interested in observing their fate."

"I see, so much so that Amel is interested. Sounds like such an interesting story... okay. Croix, you should do it fully."

"Thanks"

After we respond, we leave the inn. Well, from here on out...

"Mr. Luon, you should be approximately fine by the time you get inside the realm of El Asus, but be vigilant as to whether there are any Bizel interveners"

"Is this a covert operation from here?"

"Oh. If I can do this, I want to mess it up in the eyes of El-Ass... because I'm headed to the castle of the Demon King. I want to rule out the possibility of being obstructed."

"Okay."

I agree... we are finally approaching the castle of the Demon King -