The Executed Sage Reincarnates as a Lich and Begins a War of Aggression

In response to the words of the chief surrogate, I thought for the time being.

And give it back pale.

"Tell me more about it. The answer comes from that."

"Yes, I understand..."

The nodded chief surrogate begins to talk about the details.

According to her explanation, the beginning of the matter goes back about ten days.

A human army that suddenly visited the forest said it had hoped to provide trees.

Naturally, the Elf clan refused this.

For not all the resources that exist in the forest of the world trees can be passed down.

Unless there were so many circumstances, it was an ancient lesson to protect with the elves.

The human army, refused to provide trees, pulled back heavily on the spot.

But a few days later, they made an even more forceful move.

When they entered the world's woods, they began cutting trees without permission.

The elves, outraged by this, immediately attacked.

But the war power of the human army was mighty, and they couldn't fathom it.

Couldn't cover dozens of times the difference in numbers by adding up to the local interest.

At the end of the day, the elves that would be caught also continued, he said, to the point where they would be set on fire to parts of the forest.

"Seeing this as a predicament, we conducted an urgent consultation. It is no longer possible, for example, to resolve it through discussion. Everyone cited measures to defeat the armies of the people. In it......"

"So you have a plan to ask the modern demon king for help?"

"... Yes. There was disagreement, but it was up to me to push it off like this. I didn't have any other effective help."

Acting chief speaks with a regrettable face.

From the way you put it, she would be the one who put forward a proposal for the use of the Demon King.

Naturally, some seemed to disagree.

"Which country, by the way, is conducting the invasion"

"It's an empire. I saw the flag print, so no doubt about it."

Acting chief answers with hatred.

That tone alone conveyed her mood.

I guess I have thoughts that are just incalculable.

An empire is a world tree forest and neighboring country.

It is a powerful country that swallowed up and enlarged the small surrounding countries.

He has a similar history to the present demonic kingdom in that he has strengthened himself in war.

In such an empire, ethnic supremacy was spreading.

Non-human subraces are degraded and trafficked as slaves.

Slavery itself is in other countries, but in the case of empires it is remarkable.

It is also badly treated and discriminated against even by non-slave subnationals.

Even in comparison with neighbouring countries, the customs remained colourful.

So much so that it is known to cause it and to have a great deal of out-of-country relations.

(I wonder why the Empire is cutting trees)

I went out of my way to target the World Tree Forest.

It's not just that wood is what we're looking for.

Only within the vast territory of the Empire should a sufficient amount of wood have been secured.

Then I only have one idea.

In other words, it is a blessing of the forest of the world tree.

In the trees of that land dwelt the power of the Spirit, and had the power of holiness.

It's a trait that no other tree can replace.

It is also of high scarce value, and I remember being auctioned off at a fair price on the black market, etc.

The problem is why the Empire wants holy power in this time of year.

Hard to think of as simple funding.

I'm trying to occupy the forest because it has some operational purpose.

(- A countermeasure to the Demon King?

I made various hypotheses, but I could only assume so.

It is an empire that has fed the battle.

Perhaps he intends to take full measures of the undead and invade the demonic kingdom.

That country could have planned to take the whole territory away.

Not yet if that's the only prospect.

The Empire has long been plotting to acquire a forest of world trees.

In addition to resources, obtaining a person named Elf is one of the aims.

But if we do that, it is imperative that we receive criticism from the neighbouring countries.

It will also turn the subrace against the enemy.

I don't care how many empires, I don't want to make enemies in many ways.

That's why I've refrained from making any major moves.

But things have changed.

With the great nickname of the Demon King Crusade, we are able to request your cooperation - and honor the invasion.

Isn't the aim of the Empire both the demon kingdom and the forest of the world tree?

If this is in the middle, it is a very greedy story.

It's just plausible enough.

History as an invading nation that the Empire had spelled out was telling the story.

Most of them are my expectations, but generally not wrong.

It's something we need to find out if we let the undercover detectives look into it intensively.

Besides, the fact that the Empire was invading the world tree forest was immovable.

Whatever it was, it was definitely a disturbing development.

Hands in hand for mankind to kill the Demon King, regardless of country or race.

thereby creating a pseudo peace.

The movement of the Empire was an act of treading on that ideal.

All I think about is my country.

If you're really willing to cooperate, you can officially offer an alliance.

I'm flying through the process and attacking the woods.

It was a way out of line with my pursuit of world peace.

I'm sure we have to do something about it.

"There were rumors that the modern demon king hated people in particular. If that's true, I thought it would save the subhuman elf."

Acting chief tells me as he peeks at me.

I find it a little surprising that such rumors are circulating.

Indeed, the Demon King's Army has slaughtered all humans until now.

There has been no attack on the Subhumans.

The elves seem to have interpreted it positively.

"I know very well that it is a mistake to tell you, the Demon King. But please, save us elves..."

Acting Chieftain falls deeply flat.

One beat late and the other elves bowed their heads as well.

They are cornered to the extreme.

That's why he was asking for help from the Demon King and others who destroyed a country.

At the risk of being killed. But I'm trying to save my clan.

Standing before them, I tell without emotion.

"I refuse that offer. The Demon King's Army does not save the Elves' clan. Until now, for convenience, only humans have attacked and destroyed them. I'm not going to make a sub look like a beast."

This was true without falsehood.

Joining the elves spreads the impression that the modern demon king is on the side of the subrace.

As a result, there was a fear of developing into a war between humans and subhumans.

The feud intensifies between the two forces and becomes a world far from my ideals.

If I had been alive, I would have given you a hand first.

We should do everything we can for them.

I'm sure that guy must have done the same.

But today I am the Demon King.

The Demon King must be evil to all.

Shoulder in either force breaks the existential significance you have built.

I must not be the "saving" demon king.

Because they reign only as demon kings who "kill" them.

"Oh, no... ugh"

The surrogate chief with his face up despairs.

The elves behind them also had an atmosphere of giving up.

Some of them come hostile with resentment.

He didn't think he'd say no so far.

I keep talking as I see the reaction as expected.

"There is only one way left for you to avoid the ravages of the Empire."

"Oh, what would that be...... Huh! We will do whatever it takes for the clan to survive!

Representation of the chief goes on to overlap words diligently.

It's not a limited-time lie.

She's ready.

If it's for the clan, I'm just ready to throw my life away without hesitation.

It is quite a masterpiece.

If this is all there is to it, we can also press for a choice.

That's what I told her.

"- A slave. Accept the reign of the Demon King. Then we will retreat from the invasion of the Empire."