The Executed Sage Reincarnates as a Lich and Begins a War of Aggression
Episode 26: Sage forces elves to make a decision
The elves are stunned by my words.
Those who rose up and were fierce were also scattered.
He said he'd come all the way here with a grudge, but he said he'd help if he became a slave.
I guess I feel like I've been crushed by hope.
The anger they have is natural.
But it's extra emotion in this place.
If they attack, I have to fight back, too.
It's a shame to kill all the elves here.
There were those who secretly began chanting in the rear, so temporarily taking their voices away with the magic of silence.
Those who watched the bow flew the chains of sorcery and restrained their arms.
None of them took their lives, so let's not have a problem.
Before the noisy elves, I speak solemnly.
"I'm not supposed to be helping the elves. Deal with that empire. You'll need it in return."
"Does that mean we elves..."
Acting chief says painfully.
I was stuck with demands that I couldn't swallow easily, resulting in less stray.
I keep talking to the depressing elves.
"It doesn't matter if the elves are ravaged by the Empire. It doesn't matter to the Demon King. This suggestion is just a joke"
It may be heartless, but that's the actual situation.
It is disheartening that the Empire occupies the forest and elves of the world tree.
It's just that, hypothetically, it's not going to be a big problem.
There was no immediate obstacle.
If the empire is going to grow, you just have to smash it later.
I don't need to bother standing around helping elves.
That was the conclusion drawn from the standpoint of the Demon King.
"If I were to subordinate, I would twist down the Imperial Army. Let's turn tens of thousands of soldiers into piles of corpses."
Simply helping the Elf clan shakes the significance of my world evil.
It is well known as the Demon King who takes sides with the sub-races.
Except if you're going to lend a hand to the enslaved elves.
They will be my property.
If a third party tries to take it away, it is natural to impose some sort of treatment.
I didn't help you because you're a sub.
Because it's my property, it means I saved it, and if it's schematic, it's problematic.
Further helping the elves will also protect the world tree forest.
And by virtue of the holy power of the land, the Demon King shall have it.
Humanity will remember further threats.
It does not deviate significantly from previous policies.
In addition to that, it also purely strengthens the Demon King's Army.
The elf manipulated the power of the Spirit and was also a famous bowman.
It would be convenient if we could put them under our umbrella because it would broaden the range of strategies.
The Demon King's Army today is an unconscious undead by the vast majority of them.
Viewed as a percentage of the total, Luciana's number of demons brought is very small.
I was just hoping for a new living subordination, so it was just a good opportunity.
A clan of elves would be impeccable.
Originally, we planned to invade about the Empire.
Because he is the main perpetrator of the demonic kingdom of a small country.
A secret detective has grabbed some evidence and apparently still runs part of the territory of a doomed small country.
It was shady and leaping, and selfish everywhere.
It is an unnecessary country for the world to come.
Rather, you can call it pus.
There were some of those circumstances, and sooner or later, the Empire was going to be devastated.
Not a bad move to protect the elves if you think that the time has just accelerated.
Neither development did me any harm.
"... if you slave, does the clan really help?
Acting chief asks as he tours.
Judging from its content, the idea seems to be gradually inclined.
No other elves will bother, nor will they pinch disagreements.
I stood up and kept my eyes open.
I answer the questions of the chief surrogate.
"Whatever. I guarantee you that. But the elves who live in the woods of the world should think about how they can be seen from the world."
"What does that mean…"
"Future immortality, you will be told as a fallen race in the hands of the Demon King. The elves of the World Tree Forest must be called the Despicable Demons. He is branded as the one who chose the outer path at all costs of his life, and it will never be able to be wiped off. Can a proud elf stand this humiliation?
…………
Acting chief is silent.
It takes a lot of preparation to answer.
In her head, I guess the pride and life of the clan are on the balance.
Either way, there's a lot to lose.
"With the power of the elves alone, do you risk your life to challenge the Empire? Do we affirm the stigma of the slave species of the Demon King and choose to ensure their survival? One in two. If you don't like both, you can let me destroy the elves immediately."
"Shh, give me a minute! If we don't go back to the woods and discuss it, it won't be a family favor..."
"No. I can't wait. Choose here now. I see your answer as the general thrust of an elf."
Encourage answers to block them.
It's a cruel approach, but I can't help it.
There was not enough respite to spend time on consultations, etc.
The Imperial Army is still invading the World Tree Forest.
"Ugh... wow..."
Acting chief groans in agony.
Sweat was falling off my face.
Now she bears the fate of the clan without exaggeration.
The responsibilities given are heavy and cannot be answered lightly.
But here I had to declare my will to the Demon King.
A long silence flows through the field.
The other elves watched, swallowing their spit.
I won't say anything more either.
It's up to her to decide from here on out.
That's how we wait. For now.
Acting chief finally opens his mouth about it.
"- Our Elf clan is subordinate to the modern Demon King"
"That's you...... hence the elf answer"
"Yes......"
Acting chief did nod.
Of the ravages of the Empire and the reign of the Demon King, she chose the latter.
Survival was a priority over pride.
That would have been a bitter decision.
But it is definitely an English break.
There is no shame in it.
I praised her choice in my chest.
If that's the case, it's quick to talk.
The Imperial Army should still be in the process of invading the woods with tiger sights.
This one has to move quickly, too.
I tell the elves, immersed in an unspeakable atmosphere, clerically.
"You have become my property. I'm going to set the stage for killing the Imperial Army."
First, go back to the King's Capital and tell Grom and Luciana how things went.
Then form an army to send to the World Tree Forest.
Henry seems bored these days, so he would join the fight with joy and courage.
At this point the victory is like confirmed.
I'm on my way, too, so there's no defeat in case.
On second thought, it's good to be able to ravage the Imperial Army here.
If we were to unilaterally destroy the armies of that mighty nation, the shocks of each country would also be remarkable.
It can be described as an affordable opponent to let you know about the entry of the demon kingdom out of the country.
Now you'll be resented by both the Elves and the Empire factions, but I don't mind that.
It's what I wanted more than the original.
To be all enemies was the appearance of the ideal demon king.
I'm sure it's not wrong.
When I activated the metastatic magic, I took the elves with me.