Comprehensive Manga: Starting from an Ordinary Career

The mountain is also one of the seven labyrinths, but the mountain is also the base of the Holy Church.

Hiyama has absolutely no idea where the entrance to the big labyrinth is in Mount Kinabalu, and even if they want to explore it, the people involved in the church will definitely not let them go there so easily.

What's more, they are the so-called "heretics"

Hiyama originally decided to go first to the "Haltrina Sea of ​​Trees", which is easier to conquer.

But... this incident gave Hiyama a reason to go to Kamiyama.

And in the process of rescuing the beloved son, it is very likely that there will be a conflict with the church.

In this case... just copying the church's hometown to him, and taking advantage of the magic of God's generation, it can be said to kill three birds with one stone.

The silver-haired woman Liliana mentioned, Hiyama, came to her mind in the luxury liner of the Melkine underwater ruins, who covered her face with a hood and stood beside King Aleister.

When the man entered the boat, Hiyama could vaguely see that the man's hair was...silver.

Combined with the memories in my mind, I can basically confirm the identity of that person... "Since I decided to do it, all those who stand in my way will be killed without mercy. You have to remember this."

Hiyama said to Liliana.

His eyes are piercing, like a wild wolf, his canine teeth are exposed, and a arrogant smile appears on his face.

"This... also please try to be merciful..."

Liliana was taken aback by his appearance and said nervously.

Her heart was thumping, and she wondered if she had invited a... beast into the house.

"...Darling, so handsome."

"Ah, Hiyama-sama is showing that expression again, and I feel like a deer is pounding in my heart."

"Ugh... Your lord, you have such a vicious expression... Your concubine is about to get wet."

However, the other female members reacted very differently from Liliana, who blushed and stared.

The thirsty appearance made the atmosphere a little strange.

Time is slightly reversed.

Going back a little bit from the day when Aiko was kidnapped and Liliana escaped from the capital.

A figure appeared in the open space in the remote part of the palace.

It's very peaceful here.

It seems that only the evening wind is allowed to blow slowly, and the bright moonlight shines in the sky. It is a quiet place with a sad atmosphere.

That's no wonder, because in a sense, this is a cemetery.

Of course, because it is located in the hinterland of the palace, it is not the place where an unspecified majority of the dead are buried.

There is only one direct connection to the "Sacred Mountain"

A huge stele made from the rock wall, it is similar to the so-called Zhongling Pagoda, which is a tower built to commend those who died for the country.

As long as it was a soldier who was loyal to the kingdom or who died in the line of duty, his name was engraved on it without exception.

The figure standing silently in front of the Loyalty Tower is the head of the Knights of the Heilixi Kingdom, Meld Loggins.

Although his face was expressionless, there was an indescribable heavy emotion in his eyes.

It was late at night, and apart from the patrolling soldiers, no one in the palace would go out for no reason, let alone such a lonely place, and generally no one would visit.

However, this quiet and seldom visited place has another use besides . . . for the dead to rest.

"Captain."

A man's voice came out, the volume was so small that it was almost covered by the wind.

Meld glanced in the direction of the voice, and the man he was waiting for appeared silently.

Chapter [*] Void symptoms?

The man's name is Jose Lancaide, not only the deputy commander of the Kingdom Knights, but also Meld's confidant.

"is that OK"

"Yes, although I haven't been seen by anyone, I can't stay for long."

"After all, the two high-ranking members of the Knights met secretly in a place like this in the middle of the night.

From the point of view of those in power, they will surely think that we are conspiring to do something wrong."

A smile appeared at the corner of Meld's mouth, and Jose smiled wryly.

"...how is the Corps doing?"

Meld asked with a serious expression again.

Jose's expression was not only... sullen, but even pale.

"...Including the corps commander, [*]% of the captains have symptoms of 'emptiness'."

Jose's "symptoms of emptiness"

, is a wonderful phenomenon that has recently spread in the palace.

It first appeared on lower-level soldiers and knights, and it should be simply... burnout.

Those with symptoms have actually achieved work, and conversations are normal, but they are obviously lacking in energy, smiles, and only the simplest communication with others compared to before.

And often hid in the room and closed the door.

The symptoms gradually spread.

In the end, the nobles who had the power to speak, and those of the rank of Knights Division Commander, also began to have the same symptoms.

Melder sensed that something was not right, and felt a sense of crisis about the creeping strange phenomenon, and began to investigate.

"It's so serious.

I began to think that the Knights were lucky if they had more than [*]% of them.

No, I'm just lucky that I don't have symptoms at the battalion level."

"...But Commander, that..., what should I say... Is this really an attack from someone? "Could it be that those people are just too lax?"

Melder's expression became more solemn after hearing the report.

Jose asked hesitantly.

"The hero is defeated, the elite of the knights are lost, and the numerical superiority that the human side relies on is gradually subverted by the demons. Will they relax under such circumstances!"

"José, I understand your mood, but don't be too optimistic, or even you will have an accident."

"I'm sorry."

Jose isn't looking at this with genuine optimism.

It is also the responsibility of the deputy head to raise objections from other perspectives to the idea of ​​the head of ..

He only heard Jose coughing and said again: "Has the head of the regiment found anything? Has your majesty been affected in any way?"

"Your Majesty has no problem so far. There is no sign of 'emptiness', but instead he has become: more energetic."

"He even kept saying, "In the name of the Lord, I will never forgive the atrocities of the devil"

......only......"

"what's wrong"

Seeing that Meld's speech was not as bright as usual, Jose was puzzled.

Meld hesitated about how to speak, but he couldn't seem to find the right words, just shook his head and said "nothing"

He could never say that His Majesty was a little superstitious.

in spite of....

Whether it is in his own beliefs or the words of his subordinates, he cannot say such words.

"The Prime Minister doesn't look like there is a problem, and the situation of those with high positions is not very optimistic."

Meld named the symptomatic families one by one, and when he heard their names, his face couldn't help becoming: ugly.

Although the great nobles who really control the center are safe and sound, quite a number of powerful nobles from various factions have already become sick.

"I report to Your Majesty, and from His Majesty the Knights."

"It's still hard to tell about the knights of the guards and the knights of the temple. I have ordered that if there is an abnormality, I will report it immediately."

"What does your majesty say about the 'empty symptom'?"

Of course, King Elysid also received a report—now there may be an enemy of unknown origin, launching a mental attack on the kingdom's center.

Even if it's just a lack of vitality, there are still a lot of them, and they must be dealt with as soon as possible.

Melder had a melancholy expression on his face.

"...Since I'm exchanging information secretly here with you now, I should know what the result will be."

"Does your Majesty not agree with your investigation?"

That's right, in order to avoid the eyes and ears of others, they reported the situation to each other in the corner of the palace late at night.

On behalf of King Elysid, not only... vetoed the request for a formal investigation, but even ordered Melder to stay out of his own business and concentrate on building up his armament.

Even if he couldn't investigate in an open and honest way, Meld still believed in his sense of crisis, and now he will have a secret meeting with his confidants to take precautions as much as possible.

"Based on the current situation, the threat of demons is gradually increasing. If you only rely on some unclear information, it will be difficult for Your Majesty to judge."

"Even so, the usual His Majesty should listen to the advice of the head of the regiment..."

Meld made Jose shut up with his eyes.

Even if King Elysid's current style is indeed too domineering, they can't easily complain about the monarch.

"Because of this, we must collect enough information for His Majesty to judge."

"José, you go and gather people who are proficient in dark attribute magic and ask them to investigate the "empty symptom"

reasons, and find ways to fight.”

"In addition, try to ask someone to open the treasure house of the palace, there may be artifacts that can resist spiritual attacks, and ask the management department to show you the catalog of collections."