The World of Masks

Jack and Callie, who asked for important information about the appearance of the Demon King's army, left the temple in full escort. Two mild suns that did not feel like winter welcomed.

"First of all, the first button fits."

As soon as Jack and Callie left, there was a small commotion in the temple. It was a commotion that even Jack and Callie could feel outside. People walking around the temple are curious. Once the temple, possibly the most important institution in the holy neutral city, was overturned, Jack's aim was well placed. No, the look on the priest's face was clear that Jack's aim worked.

"But is it all right, my lord?"

"Huh? What?"

She raises questions about Callie, who carefully asks her next door. Callie said carefully.

"Is it really okay to tell the story?"

First of all, the word is as important as the Demon King's story. It was natural to pick the right words, even though I was on my way to the temple, because people around me might be disturbed by the word 'Demon King' and bother Jack and Callie.

"Honestly, it's risky. Maybe the stronghold will be destroyed. But the most important thing right now is that I don't fall into slavery."

Jack clenches his fist.

"I can't let him have it."

It's no good to destroy your doctor's will and fall into a slave class where you have no choice but to follow someone. Moreover, there was more reason for Jack's urgency.

'I'm not sure that slavery class will only apply to the game.'

Callie walking next to him was the biggest evidence. If you look at her submission to herself from reality with a contract in the game, it was quite likely that her influence would come after being attributed to the Demon King because she is a dark knight.

'It's always a possibility.'

As long as there were examples of slaves that Jack could wield in reality, he couldn't help but be relieved.

"I'd rather destroy every trace than fall into slavery." "

Jack insisted. If the central altar of the Demon King was destroyed, the chances of gaining the Demon King's power would be completely eliminated, but that would be better than falling into slavery.

"Isn't that a little dangerous? It looks like it's going to take a while to search and gather troops from the surrounding countries."

"I can't help it. Please, I hope you survive that. But you won't have to worry for a while. If you are close to collecting more health, you can shoot now and collect the remaining health to get the Demon King's power. If we can get the Demon King's power, there's nothing we can do about it but the forces in the north. Even if the other countries were immediately ready to counterattack because of the Dark Wizard attack, it would be a long time ago. Thinking about it, the fact that it's still moving quietly means it still has quite a bit of life left to accumulate."

"Well, good for you."

Callie never wanted Jack to fall into someone else's hands. If his master Jack falls into the hands of someone, Callie will automatically fall into his hands. It was unacceptable for Callie.

"I only need one god. '

Callie burns intense hostility towards the faceless dark wizard who created a crisis that would enslave her god.

"Then let's work hard for him!"

Callie tightly clenches her fist and raises her burning eyes. He looks so cute, Jack grins.

"We should. At least we don't have to give him the big fuck." "

"Then I won't be leaving here for a while."

"Maybe you should. I've been asked to show you the way, and I think it's best to follow the expedition and see the situation."

Earlier, Toolsner begged me to show him the way. For a moment, Jack happily said yes.

"And I have nothing to lose by being responsible for meals in my home."

Toolsner said he could be ready in a few days. Jack said yes because it couldn't hurt.

'Surveillance might mean something.'

Toolsner nicely said he didn't doubt himself, but Jack didn't take it for granted. Honestly, if you search, you'll know exactly where it is, but it was funny to carry directions. No matter how things turn out and the existence of the Demon King has to be confirmed even by false rumors, it's ridiculous to believe what the traveler suddenly says. It would be natural to want to keep information providers in their sights. Of course, there is an army of Dark Wizards there, so Jack doesn't take much action. No one kneels in his own words.

'Let's relax for a few days.'

The entertainment of the Temple, the city's most powerful authority, should not be lacking. Besides, this is a sacred neutral city without prosperity. With deep expectations, Jack heads to the inn where they are staying.

* * *

Jack and Callie spent literally a reckless time in the sacred neutral city. The sanctuary was well received. A small brick mansion with a small garden. Callie loved it, saying it was like a honeymoon. Toolsner came to the house when he was spending time proudly in the mansion provided like a newlywed couple.

"It's been a while."

Jack pulls Toolsner inside. Toolsner thanked him and carefully stepped into the house. Jack takes Toolsner to the reception. Callie headed to the kitchen, wanting to get in the car. Jack and Toolsner sat on a chair with one table between them, as they did at the temple the other time.

"Looks like you're done checking."

Looking at Toolsner's face without a dark complexion, Jack boldly said. Toolsner sighed deeply instead of answering.

"We have dispatched approximately 500 search parties to each location. The hero who risked his life, the death squad."

Talking Toolsner's face overflowed with roses. Naturally, the Demon King's army was not the only thing that was dangerous, although the goal was to find the Demon King's traces. The nomads and monsters in the north were all their enemies.

"Many have died. Almost half of them never came back. But not in vain, only one survivor came back from a group of search parties dispatched to a region. Unfortunately, the rest of the crew was wiped out. The explorer was so injured that he almost died, but · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·"

"You must have told me about the Demon King's army before you died."

"That's right."

Toolsner bows his head with a calm face. Jack kicks his tongue.

"Then we need to assemble an army right away."

"We've already launched an attack on a nearby sacred neutral city and country. As this is an issue, an army will be gathering soon."

It was the creation of a coalition army within the last 50 years. There was a lot to discuss about leadership, military construction, supplies, etc., but the situation must have gone very quickly, as long as it was a situation.

"But maybe it's a good thing."

"What good is that?"

In Tulzner's words, Jack tilts his head. I didn't know the word "fortunate" came from the mouth of a frightening NPC.

"We discussed at the top that the Demon King himself is unlikely to be resurrected."

"Why is that?"

"I'm not sure, but I heard the Demon King's army was the only one seen by the expedition."

Callie comes in with a cup of tea while Jack and Toolsner talk. Callie, with a cup of tea in front of Jack and Toolsner, sits somewhere next to him, holding his cup of tea in her hand. Toolsner thanked me and took a cup of tea. It looked like my throat was burned in the description.

"The Demon King's army was not the only undead. Along with a vast army of monsters, some humans stood by the Demon King. The nomadic people of the north are a typical example of this. However, it is likely that the Demon King himself did not lead the case unless the monsters and nomads joined the Demon King's army."

"Maybe the search party just saw the Undead?"

"Of course you can. So the answer is not coming down. But the movement of the northern nomads and monsters is too peaceful for the Demon King to be fully resurrected. No, there's a word for serenity. Because they're still working on plunder and murder. But assuming the Demon Lord is resurrected, it's clear that their movements are too ordinary. And of course, that can also be deceptive tactics, so we have to avoid the answer."

Jack admired me. This holy neutral city was the last resort to avoid enslavement in any way. I felt uneasy, but they were more competent than I thought.

'I could really win.'

There was no place to settle. Of course, it would be the best if two forces were to annihilate it, but if not, at least it should bring about the Dark Wizard's death. The probability was quite high, given Toolsner's current remarks.

"After all, the search party must have been attacked by the Demon King's army. Then whoever's leading the Demon Prince will think that Merritt is no longer hiding. We've been spotted. We may have a gun fight coming."

"That's why I added that each country should be thoroughly prepared. However, how much damage can we prevent? I hope God will take good care of you."

Jack and Toolsner spoke seriously. Now it was important to see how much damage the alliance had done before it was formed. Thinking about the total aggression of the Demon Lord who had discovered their identity, Toolsner made a dark look, and Jack pondered the next situation.

But unlike what they thought, there was no aggression, and the north was just passing by with a strange tension.