Sword of the Philosopher

The next morning, we finally entered the woods to enter the demonic realm. Eventually we got to where we came back to this world - where there was a huge magic formation.

"Croix, is this the door?

"That's right. Mr. Leon and the others are returning to transfer near the mansion."

"Do we need a lookout here or something?

"I don't think that's a good idea."

"Just in case, a few people will have to observe with the demon."

That's Devals' word. Sure enough, I whine one in my chest,

"Let's go in from me. Croix, are you picking me up?

"Zemun awaits"

"All right, then -"

I approach the magic team. Then Sophia started walking again, and followed the faces of the kingdom of Barks and the faces that would fight in my organization. They seem to trust me because I took the lead.

When you get on top of the magic formation, Croix performs a chant - it starts glowing. Shortly after the surrounding faces showed a somewhat tense look, I felt floating...... eventually the front was not the forest, but the plains.

"- Thank you for coming back."

And in a face-to-face fashion, Zemun stood. To show him my gratitude,

"I don't want to thank you...... were you okay over there?

"Yes. There was a chase of Bizel, but we were also contacted by the safety department and they said they could all move. We're ready for you."

That's comforting. And that's where I notice guardian Rude nearby.

"You... don't feel too comfortable."

"It's unusual to voluntarily accept non-demonic races. But you can also see this as a big change."

"Change?"

"The realm where the demons never stepped in… that is exactly the act of accepting this multiracial race into the demonic realm. Whatever the good or the bad, it will be clear that signs of change have emerged."

- Then you enter the demonic realm successively with spirits, angels and dragons. seeing it. Rude and Zemun also gave a glimpse of a surprising look,

"It's spectacular."

"Oh, not at all"

For the two of us to have such an exchange, I mention one thing.

"Look at this situation... what do the ordinary demons think?

"If you didn't know anything, you'd probably have invaded"

It was Zemun who told him.

"But if you know what's going on... you'll just be surprised. I don't know why they intervene in this battle after repeated invasions... To be honest, I'm anxious that Master Croix will explain why from there and make you understand properly"

You deserve it because you've never done it before.

"You can probably win the fight against Bizel. But that's where the problem comes from. The biggest obstacle to becoming Demon King will undoubtedly be discussing it with Eluaz"

"I'll settle for just one hit, won't I?"

"Regardless, deciding to win or lose in battle is one way to do it, because I don't think you'll be convinced of it all. Ruling the Eastern Rim, he has tremendous support from the people, and I don't think he'd be convinced to simply fight and win."

... which means we have to bring a convincing story to the people after we defeat Bizel. It's up to Croix because there's nothing I can do there or Sophia.

Well, that's how I used the idea of preparing reinforcements from the outside. You can interpret me as having any ideas, and I'll just have to keep an eye on you there.

"... I'll tell you during the operation."

Here I ask Zemun.

"About weapons... how many places in total?

"In total, five"

That's a lot... that's where I think. Assuming I'm going to be in charge of protecting Croix, there's a need to destroy the weapon in the face I brought in this time.

Sophia and the others. The human forces are large, so they're two. And Dragon Squad around Anastasia. Then to the troops of the angels, the Spirit… even though there is a problem of temper, it would not be so with the Garcs.

Simultaneous raids on those five locations, crushing weapons first. And the main army of the Croix demons will attack Bizel's castle again.

"This time the visitors to the demonic world will move towards weapons destruction, starting with Lord Croix about the Bizel crusade, which will help me and Master Aemer"

That's how Zemun explained it, looking to Croix.

"Though we have put our hands together, leaving it to you until the last part, the people will not be convinced either... whatever can be done about the western strip, the eastern part with Eluaz will not be able to do anything"

In other words, we're going to need movement to become demon kings from now on. As for the West, Bizel's evil deeds will be made public, and yet the people will be convinced by the words of the Demon King candidates in the West: Croix and Aemer.

But this is not the case in the eastern part ruled by Eluaz. In the West, where we were able to achieve a peaceful world before the West unified, there are naturally only those who move to make Eluaz the Demon King, and Croix must persuade them to face it.

As a Croix, we don't just fight and win, but if we don't have the ingredients to convince Ehras to support us, even if we become demon kings, we could create confusion.

"Mr. Luon, we're ready"

Croix says. I snorted a little,

"What are we going to do now?

"Into our territory secretly. There are Zemun's guidelines, and it is unlikely that he will be informed of the reinforcements he has brought in this time in order to take action here."

"Well... Croix, even if you have some concerns, you can win the fight against Bizell if things go smoothly. Amel has stated that he is going to be Croix, and he doesn't seem to be going to be the Demon King, so essentially Croix is the ruler of the West. But the biggest obstacle still remains."

"How can we persuade El-Ass and those who support him to become demon kings, right?

When I nodded again, Croix shrugged her shoulder.

"I'm working on a way to do all this, but I can't be sure."

"The idea, when you say?

"It's a simple story. An ingredient that can perfectly persuade its supporters is, to be honest, impossible to make. So the most effective way… to persuade Eluas to become a supporter"

I see...... are you targeting Eluaz? Assuming, then, that Eluas agrees and follows Croix's ideas, it's not hard to persuade the Eastern Belt either.

Most of all, that El-Ass persuasion makes it extremely difficult... but he must have pride in ruling the East as well.

"I would be forced into a tougher fight than this one because I can't settle for it in a way...... Bizel first"

That's what Croix said - he hung up on the order.

"I'm ready. We're gonna take down Bizell - we're gonna settle this!