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

"Are you John Doe? You finally talked."

"You are the Demon King…"

John Doe says nervously.

My breathing was a little disturbed.

I don't see my face in conversation via demonic props, but I get a weak impression from the voice.

Is it really the developer of a series of weapons?

While I was wondering, I decided to tell him what to do.

"Return the secret stone you took from the Empire. The Great Spirit is raging and annoying"

'It... can't'

John Du answered clearly.

It has an unmistakable tone.

"Why"

'Cause I really need it. We looked for candidates, but only the secret stones fitted'

In light of the expression candidate, they still have some purpose for use.

When it only fits as many catalysts as a secret stone, it's a lot of work.

It's even beyond the magnitude of great sorcery.

I can't imagine the purpose when I get that far.

Because, on the contrary, it makes it possible to do anything.

"What candidate?"

'... I can't say'

John Du answers with a few moments.

The will is stiff and will not confess in verbal persuasion.

I still have to meet and talk in person.

But it was also a great opportunity to have a conversation this way.

If we actually confront each other, a calm exchange is first and foremost impossible.

I want to get some information while I can.

We should also assess whether or not we can pull through to the Demon King's Army.

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I make eye contact with Logan.

Logan nodded, closing his eyes and beginning to concentrate on sensing.

Ask John Doe and his secret stone location to be explored during the conversation.

I won't waste a single moment.

Be able to accommodate any developments.

I decided to continue my time buying conversation.

"Fair enough. Daiwa, you're going to use me as a magic catalyst to kill me. I know."

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"Whatever you're up to, I have to stop it. Let's kill tens of thousands of people."

I proclaimed alongside provocation.

However, it is not a cliché threat complaint.

Execute if necessary.

Already throughout the capital, the damage caused by the Demon King's Army continued.

The number of undead will also swell and by now they will be devouring raw people everywhere.

The vast majority of the Demon Qiao Army is being chased to deal with it.

Even if we're having swallowing conversations like this, it's good evidence that no one's attacking us.

There is not enough division of roles.

My magic has inhibited my contact and I guess the whole military collaboration is no longer engaging.

'... please don't. There is no sin on the people who live in this country.'

John Du says sadly.

It's not an act.

He was heartbroken that the people would be wounded.

That's why I hit him with cold words.

"Did you think the Demon King would persuade you? I stole the secret stone in the first place. It's your fault. Didn't you think the people would be in danger?"

"Even I heard about the secret stone route after it was in my hands! If I had heard beforehand that it was the secret stone of the Great Spirit, I would have definitely stopped it! But it's too late... '

John Doe's voice was butt-suspended.

I'm mentally cornered.

I guess he also realizes that his own choices contain errors.

But I know I can't go back.

It was clear that he was suffering from extraordinary burdens.

"Don't decide it's too late on your own. If you have any remorse, hand it over quickly. I'll give it back to the Great Spirit."

'... now you're going to abuse the secret stone?

"No. I just want to handle the mess. The secret stone returns to the Great Spirit. So give it to me."

Three days were about to pass, which is a moratorium on return.

At dawn we must go to imperial territory and give the Great Spirit the secret stone.

If you do poorly, there is a risk of damage to the demon kingdom.

That Great Spirit would be possible.

When you get mad, you can't beat the end.

It was a kind of being that I didn't want to be as hostile as possible.

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John Du will be silent for a while.

Looks like you're thinking in addition to my claims.

Eventually he gave the answer.

'I still can't. You are the Demon King. Very untrustworthy'

"Right. Too bad."

I respond pale.

It was somewhat predictable that such a reaction would return.

The act of handing over a secret stone to the Demon King is certainly more dangerous than ever if we do not know the circumstances.

I wouldn't give it to you if I were in the same position.

John Doe's judgment is generally correct.

There was nothing wrong.

If you talk like this, John Doe is a good man.

I'm not happy to work in weapons development.

I am forced by the situation and have various afflictions.

He's a tough guy.

I glance at Logan, who concentrates next door.

I was still doing the sensing.

Looks like they're identifying a more detailed location.

As long as this is complete, we can forcefully seize the secret stone with the metastasis.

I want it done before the other person notices it.

We should have continued our natural conversation for that as well.

Side by side with my old friend's struggle, I offer a new topic.

"By the way, what can I do for you? I guess this is how you want to talk to each other without seeing each other."

'Right...... I have one request for you'

"What?"

When I urge him to continue, John Du pleads in a strange tone.

"Will you stop threatening this country?"

I take the word I am told and shut up.

Thoughts stopped even for a moment.

Check with John Doe when he returns it to me.

"... is that what you're really saying"

'Yes, I mean it... the existence of a demon king named you will not end the dispute forever. Soon the whole world will suffer the scourge of war.'

John Du said with perseverance.

I almost hold my head unexpectedly.

This would not have happened if the Magic Kingdom had not ordered the Imperial nobility to steal the secret stones in the first place.

In fact, I didn't plan on invading the Magic Army.

This invasion was undoubtedly caused by a secret stone.

John Doe's opinion was in such a way that all the nonsense was here.

Some of the claims are correct.

Let's admit the Demon King is in contention.

But touching the Great Spirit's inverse scales was due to the foolish choices of the Magic Country.

As a result, the Empire is doomed.

At present, I'm trying to stop the damage at all.

John Du's rebellion would be a late statement, although he is convinced he will be on the side of justice himself.

No, he has to believe that.

If we do not push evil against the Demon King, we must admit our own mistakes.

His spirit now cannot tolerate evil.

Having guessed it, I pronounce it grand to John Du.

"I just want it. I will destroy the world."

'Really? Again, hey, hey... ha... gu'

It was John Doe speaking melancholy, but suddenly began to suffer.

He coughs hard and groans trying to squeeze.

It also sounded like scratching a wall or floor.

'Oh, no... damn... here, so...'

John Doe's voice plunders away.

After the anguish, the complete silence eventually came.

I can't hear any voices or things.

Suspicious, I spoke from here.

"John Doe, do you hear me? Reply."

".................. haha"

What came back was a small mockery.

The voice starts to talk in a frustrating way.

"If I'd listened to you a lot earlier, I'd think of you a lot. Who are you? '

"Who are you?"

Asking me, my voice rang my nose.

I'm sighing deeply.

'Dude, you forgot the name of the caller, too. You mean the bones alone don't have brains. "

"... No way. Is it John Doe?"

With some suspicion I ask.

The voice affirmed happily.

'Exactly. I'm John Doe, the inventor of the century born in the Land of Magic. "