Sairin Yuusha no Fukushuu Hanashi

If you close your eyes, you can always remember.

I burned it behind my lid, that hell.

fool this self and look at those undead who took away the stars.

You will never forget this abomination.

The clouds of the stars are about to pass, never.

We can destroy everything, take back the stars, and finally take revenge.

To that end, we must first eliminate those who stand in the way.

As long as those two are around, you won't even be able to start revenge.

So let's get the place we deserve and erase it.

I am the one who can control the devil.

He who transgresses the light of salvation and falls.

Therefore, my name is...

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The lid opens and the golden eyes stare in front of him.

On that occasion were gathered all demonic tribes belonging to the Demon King's Army as combatants.

Who as one doesn't slap in vain and they all face nervousness.

"A few days ago, the last five generals labyrinth fell"

In a quiet room, a low man's voice sounds.

It was the Silver-haired Blonde-Eyed Demon Clan that uttered those fractional words.

Name, Orteguia van Zarefeld.

It's the modern Demon King.

"And the Four Heavens died in battle except for“ rain ”"

The demons breathe in the words of the emotionless Orteguia.

"Same as thirty years ago. Even then, the labyrinth fell and the Four Heavens King died. And man and subman have joined forces and attacked the Castle of the Demon King to destroy us with the brave man on his flag."

Orteguia continues.

"Sit down and wait, it will be repeated again. Every day the demons are persecuted by humans. And the day the Demons will be uprooted won't be that far away"

In a long war, there are countless cities, villages that have disappeared.

If defeated, the demons will undoubtedly be destroyed.

Warriors, without distinction of non-warriors, will be killed until they become one of the last.

Imagine that future, and the demons shake their bodies in humiliation and anger.

"- Let's ask. How have you been for the last thirty years?

Orteguia asks.

"Have you been able to rest in peace? Were you able to live without threatening death? Was this world kind to you?

There was no one on this occasion, such as the one who could take the lead in the inquiry.

Because they are all fighting with humans, defeated, and gathered in this castle.

Few have ever entered the Demon King's Army to destroy the city, burn villages and protect their families from human threats.

"Now the Demons are about to be taken to the last sanctuary. If we defeat this battle, we will never see the day again."

Pale, says Orteguia.

"Humans are powerless. But knowing that it was beyond their power, they had knitted magic, developed technology, and honed their wisdom. Their arms will no longer reach our necks."

So, Orteguia exhales.

"Then what do we do"

One breath separated, and I said.

"- It's an easy thing. You can stick your fangs out here for anything that harms the Demons."

For the first time, the sound of Orteguia has a fever.

"I braided witchcraft, developed technology, and honed my wisdom. - Say what it is. Your fangs aren't vulnerable enough to be held back by that, are they? Take their brushed fangs and chew them up to their shallow wits!

Orteguia stepped forward.

"Ravage, lest the humans invade this land!

Eradicate it, lest you ever threaten us again!

All demons burn the figure of Orteguia in their eyes.

"Carve on them the meaning of your birth, the existence of your demons!

Orteguia said as he tempered his cape and exposed the red glowing Demon King crest.

"My name is" Demon King. "Orteguia van Zarefeld! Promise the victory of the Demon King's Army and the peace of the Demon Clan here!

All demons roared.

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- The Grand Silk Empire, the imperial capital Vandell.

In the Imperial Castle conference room, the last meeting by the Allied forces was taking place.

Kingdom, United Nations, Empire, Patriarchate, Sub-Autonomous Community.

These five forces are putting together an operation to defeat the Demon King's Army.

"So this is your last confirmation."

The emperor, the organizer of the Allied Coalition Conference, recites a dramatic overview of the operation.

Demon King's Castle, the stronghold of the Demon King's Army, is lined up on the central continent of Latesia.

We are separated from each other by the sea and cannot march directly.

The only thing that is going on with the Union is that there are huge mountains to separate it from and it is difficult to march on.

In addition, fortifications have been set up in the east and in the south to discourage the march of the Church and Empire.

There are countless demons and demons patrolling the perimeter, and it is not easy to reach the Castle of the Demon King.

If the Four Heavens King or Orteguia came out, it would even be difficult to get close.

To enter Demon King's Castle, you need to disperse the main power of the Demon King's Army.

The Allies therefore decided to cross the sea and launch simultaneous attacks from three directions: north, east and south.

In the north, the Kingdom and the Sub-Autonomous Communities are in charge.

In the east, the Patriarchate is in charge.

In the south, the Empire and the Union were to take charge.

"Don't forget Master Melt's announcement."

"Oh, sure."

To the Pope's words, the representative of the Patriarchate, the Emperor nods.

Just a few days ago, I had another announcement from Melt.

Its content is' throwing everything into this battle '.

Humans, Asians, Demons - these causes will be settled in this battle.

If we defeat here, what awaits is the prosperity of the Demons and their other demise.

Therefore, Melt told the Allies not to spare any effort.

"If we are to win, we must deliver everything."

Therefore, all nations were to throw down all the power they could have.

In addition, in order to increase command, the Emperor and the Pope declared themselves to go to the battlefield.

Their presence is significant because the Empire has magic grants (magic items) that can only be used by the royal family, but the Patriarchate has the Pope's holy singing magic.

With that in mind, the Union chose representatives to go to the battlefield and several district chiefs from the sub-autonomous communities were also to take part in the war.

"King, I'm going to the battlefield, etc..."

Only the King showed difficulty in participating, but pressure from other countries forced him to do so.

Thus both the Allied and Demon King armies were ready for battle.

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After the void labyrinth, we were gathering information.

Especially information about the allied forces of humans and subhumans.

The object of this revenge is not the same as the ones before.

To get under him, we need to sneak into Demon King's Castle.

However, there are a tremendous number of demons and monsters in Demon King's Castle, making it difficult to even sneak in.

Even if we can finally get there, it's highly unlikely that we can kill Orteguia.

No, just to be clear, it's impossible for us to deal with the Demon King Army alone.

That is why we ask the Allies to cooperate in this revenge.

Combining intelligence gathering for some time here with the information that comes from Idler, I was able to grasp the approximate trend of the Allied forces.

It won't be that far on the day the Allied forces get on to Demon King's Land.

As for the Allied forces, they had more power than expected.

If this is the case, the Demon King's Army will have to allocate considerable battle power.

Especially with the Cathedral Knight Maria Theresia Stragen, a talent that would undoubtedly have been chosen as a member of the Brave Party if she had been there thirty years ago.

With her, or it could be possible to pull the "rain” out of Demon King's Castle.

Ask the Allies to attract the Demon King's Army whenever possible.

In that gap, we infiltrate the diminutive Castle of the Demon King and kill Orteguia.

This is the operation.

To be honest, the success rate is not that high.

Too many indeterminate elements.

Nevertheless, if this timing is missed, it is also likely that the next opportunity will not come around.

We have no chance but to make the most of the Allies.

Me, Elfi, Beldia.

And it's Idler.

Idler, who has a grudge against Orteguia, has offered his full cooperation.

I haven't fully trusted you yet, but Idler is useful at this stage.

Besides, if Idler exists the way I think he does, maybe...

"Hey, Io. Here comes my lovely boy."

When I went to the rendezvous point, Idler was already waiting.

This time, as I infiltrated Demon King's territory, I was to act with Idler as well.

To infiltrate, Idler's magic would hit and follow.

"Are you going to stay on Beldia and enter Demon King's Realm?

"Oh. The Allies will launch an attack on the Demon King's Army at the latest within ten days. I want to check the battlefield before I do."

"Yeah, you are. Looks like the Allies are gonna split into three hands, and we're gonna have to decide from which direction we're gonna break into Demon King's Castle."

"In the meantime, we'll talk more about it after we get on Beldia"

That's what I said, it was when I turned my back on Idler.

"Hey, Io."

As I pulled the hem of my clothes, Idler called out with a strong voice.

Looking back, Idler had a rugged look on his face.

"What?"

For a moment, Idler said.

- You're dead.

Dead minister, huh?

"... but that's no reason to stop avenging Orteguia"

Whatever happens, let vengeance be accomplished to the end.

Yes. By analogy, by committing a death risk. But be sure.

"Oh well. … then I have to be ready."

I thought I heard that voice.