The Strongest Wingless Gargoyle

Menardo.

The city that Cliff, the Demon King of High Elves, has developed over time.

Offshore you can see fishing boats and cruise ships carrying tourists.

The harbour carries fresh fish just caught today, and the market has a vibrant air.

The city was devastated by the onslaught of the Kraken mutant in the past, but is now without its shadow.

There hasn't been a big fight in the last few hundred years either.

The inhabitants are still at peace today, the former refuge of Demon King Cliff.

The weather is beautiful today and people can hear laughter from the city people.

... but today there was a disturbing presence approaching such a peaceful city.

"... you finally see the city of Menardo"

"Oh."

Advanced Demon (Arc Demon) flying over the sky.

It is the lass and lab of the advanced demon (Arc Demon) who came to Menardo after receiving the life of the Demon King Laboras called "Securing Reese's Body".

They've already come all the way to land to the position at the end of their eyes and noses.

But no one seems to have noticed the demons.

There are no clouds in the sky today, nothing to block them from.

There are quite a few tourists on the deck of the cruise ship, but the passengers do not realize the presence of the demons overhead.

They're supposed to be quickly discovered in terms of location.

"I didn't know you wouldn't notice me flying this far in grandeur... this ring is really handy"

The gaze of the two goes to the magic item embedded in their fingers.

What they were given over by the lab lass was a ring-shaped magic item called Mirage Ring.

"It's strictly conditional on activation, though. We need the right kind of magic, and there's probably not enough magic outside of us to activate it. And you can't use it for very long."

The effect is that if activated, it gains the effect of recognition inhibition magic.

When magic is shed on the ring, it does not make the presence of the gear perceived around it, causing illusions.

It is a useful item for covert actions.

However, once it is clearly recognized by the subject, it ceases to be effective.

It also has the disadvantage of being caught up in magic sensing.

Nevertheless, with exceptions, the limit is usually about a few meters, such as magic sensing.

"It won't go to a certain level of magic possessor, so it probably won't work for Princess Marisel of High Elves, who is the target of this one."

"I know. Still... enough to poke the princess's surprise"

"Yes."

After descending into the city, the advanced demons unlock the effect of the ring in an unpopular place and walk down the streets facing the sea.

He wraps a black cloak around his back so that he won't be noticed he's a demon and his wings and tail are invisible from the outside.

"It's a busy city."

"Yeah, it's very different from Fudburg"

A vibrant city with uninterrupted people talking.

I can see a wide variety of races in front of me, a lot of people anyway.

People will come together, even from distant cities.

On the street, open-air shoppers' voices fly.

I can also see queues of people wanting to board cruise ships that can be seen offshore.

Dwarves, ketsies, etc. mainly elves, are amicably bickering beyond the hedges of the species.

You two can't hide your surprises in that sight.

"He's brilliant with his enemies' demon king."

……

"Faced with the sea, this city is also economically important. It'll be a stepping stone to the western offensive with Berea, won't it? I just want to get it intact, if possible."

"Oh."

It is also obvious that security is maintained.

Though during the day, young elf children are throwing balls at each other.

Children playing innocently with a reassuring face.

"Well, I think it's too peaceful."

"Wouldn't it be better if we had a few more days?"

"Right...... hmm?

Innocent, the advanced demons (Ark Demons) who watch their children play.

Then the superior demon (Ark Demon) meets the sight of the elf child.

……

The children, who noticed the devil's gaze, looked at each other and nodded at each other.

And what did you think, kids who put the ball over their heads and start shaking momentum maybe.

"That elf kid, why are you appealing to me about the ball?

"... come on?

"No way, are you trying to invite us from Archdemon to play ball?

"Ha, no way... even though it is a child, it will be about alert"

……

"But I don't want to get involved and stand out weirdly, so I'm going. You can't read children's thoughts."

"Oh, I'm wondering why you're packing the distance."

The two walk away on the spot with a quick leg.

The demons walk sideways observing the city.

"This city has changed a lot. When I used to be a messenger with Master Laboulas, I still had the scar of a mutant attack."

"Yes."

"So, what are we going to do? Russ."

"Right, first... hmm?

Walking forward, a soldier-like elf man equipped with light armor and spears.

Next door, another guard comes in from the side and the conversation begins.

"... hey"

"Is that it? You... Wasn't the time now a training ground?

The conversations of the elves come naturally into the ears of the lass and lab walking behind them.

"No, we're only going to use the training ground in the morning, so it looks like we got a hit from the top. Look, it looks like the princess brought him here to use it."

"I don't know what that guy is, what is he?

"Rumor has it that while the princess was traveling, she was hurt and fell into the woods, sympathetic, and managed to pick it up."

"... you like princesses too"

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Natasha, the maid

"Is something wrong?

"Oh, I dropped a castle vase this morning, and she said the princess was mad at me for trying to deceive it"

"You sound like a pet who hasn't been able to... Why are you doing that?"

"Well, the princess is kind. Looks like Mr. Cliff's admitting it, and that's not what we're saying."

Russ and the lab listening to the guard's conversation in an effort to get information.

Guard elves who keep talking without realizing it.

"By the way, princess, has the atmosphere changed since you came back to the castle?

"Changed?

"Oh, wilder to behave than before, or feel wilder"

"You... whatever it takes. That's disrespectful, Lord to serve. You don't have that, do you?

"Shh, sorry."

"Well, I'm gonna do something you didn't ask."

A guard elf with an awkward look on his face.

I get a look at my colleague's rudeness that the other person has no choice.

"But I didn't mean it badly... I prefer the princess now. I don't feel the distance anymore, or I think it's squeaky. I had a slightly blurry image before."

"Oh... I don't know that, but..."

"Smiles have become more attractive than before."

"Right!! Yesterday, on a castle lookout assignment, I was mistaken for a princess to say 'thank you' for your hard work! I knew it was beautiful, why is your face so tiny? And my hair! If I were a high elf, you'd be filing for an engagement!

"... aren't you more disrespectful?

A man who begins to talk absurdly about his voice, even though he was on the side of flattery until earlier.

The other person staring at it half-eyed.

"... well, it's a high ridge flower"

"Right, I know."

The guards regain their calm.

"... no, the dragon girl who recently came to the castle is cute too"

"Oh, you're my daughter now living with me on the top floor, I'm gonna want to protect you"

"I wonder if that girl, the guy she's dating or something"

"Stop if you spare your life, there are rumors that the city has that young lady's SS."

"... how much?"

After a paragraph of the Guards' conversation, Russ and the lab nod at each other.

After entering the less popular alley and making sure no one is there, we start consulting.

"Though coincidental, you've heard quite an interesting story"

"Oh."

"Apparently, there's no mistake in what Lady Laboulas told us. It looks like Princess Marisel is definitely in the castle. We need to rendezvous with the intelligence, including Kleif's absence, to make sure..."

A lab that nods to Russ's will and agrees.

"But is there a water dragon in the castle... and a pet at last"

"Yeah, it's good to know in advance. Regardless of the pet, about the water dragon."

"What do we do?

"The water dragon is a nasty move, but if it's land, it'll be able to deal with it. If it's the sea, it's still there. Nevertheless, it is no different, as it is troublesome, so in the direction of avoiding as much engagement as possible… hurry away from the castle once you have secured yourself a princess"

"... then"

"Yeah, it's better early, it's settled tonight. I'll put a piece on it before Clive gets back."