Chapter 5 – Episode 5. The Guy Who Ate It Was Actually a Warrior? (2)
I, Dave, was originally the president of the ‘Anti-Human Alliance’, an organization under the command of the Demon King’s Army, and the body that was in charge of the secretary of the executives of the Demon’s Army.
He couldn’t be said to have a high rank overall, but as he was in a middle management position, he was very quick about information going back and forth.
For example, those who are called ‘the continent’s 10 strongest people’ who are emerging as people of interest in the human realm.
From generation to generation, mankind has selected exceptionally strong people among themselves, and has maintained that strength by inheriting the power, vision, and equipment of the older generation to them.
It is no exaggeration to say that such innate strength, fame, and influence are, in themselves, the hope of mankind.
The reason why the mighty Demon Lord and his followers couldn’t easily invade the human realm was actually because they were concerned about the damage they would cause from their movement.
Yes, so their movements must be checked without exception if they belong to the Demon King’s army.
‘One of the 10 strongest players has started to settle down near our current territory. How will you respond to this?’
‘Ah well, take care of it in moderation~’
But what the hell is that bitch doing, so let me handle it.
‘I’ll take care of it, one of the 10 strongest players is here, but if the chief falls out…’
‘Aren’t 10 strong people just human? The Demon King is behind us, so what are we worried about?’
You’re the one that the demon king put you in the executive position to respond to them, you bastard.
However, he couldn’t spit it out like that with more than an imaginary person, and as always, he made a date appointment with an executive of the Demon King’s Army and went somewhere in Lululala.
If you see a unicorn, it’s like a bitch you’ll run into. Ace in the poor village will be less baggy than you.
“Dave, this is one of the colleagues I want to introduce you to.”
Anyway, back to the present.
The reason why I suddenly thought of such a 10 strong man was because one of the 10 strong man was standing right in front of me at this moment.
“Is this this person?”
A silver-white circlet with feathers attached to it, and a heavy armament that covered the whole body without any gaps.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a platinum golem that walked by itself, and the only trace of a person that could be seen was the face that could be seen from the removed helmet.
Long blue hair and yellow eyes that looked like elaborately crafted pumpkins.
His eyes are cold-hardened, as if proving that he has been through countless chaos, and his lips are hardened coldly, as if cold air, not heat, flows through the flowing blood.
Yes, it is definitely a face in memory.
“Do you know me?”
A cold voice soon spewed out of his mouth.
I felt my chest tighten for some reason beyond the military discipline I felt from him.
“… You are Verdia, right?”
The war god’s shrine maiden appears here.
What the hell happened
“You know exactly. I’ve never been out in front of people that much.”
“Yes, eh… That’s why he’s so famous.”
Verdia, the former virgin.
A being selected as one of the new 10 strongest players following the old generation.
Her shield blocks all her physical attacks, and the light she emits is said to drive away all evil and cure all ills.
She is not a chief, but she has a record of killing one of the officers of the Demon King’s army by herself.
She, who rose to the position of the next 10 strongest with that achievement, could in a sense be said to be the most feared being in the Demon King’s army.
Just defeating an executive at a young age is to prove that he will not bow down to the 10 most powerful people.
Furthermore, it means that you have the potential to grow further than them.
“Why are you shaking so much? If anyone sees it, they’ll think I’m trying to eat you.”
“That, facing someone so famous, I didn’t know… Aha, haha.”
If it were you, there would be something scarier than a dragon in front of you, but you wouldn’t tremble and cut it…
Oh, the officer he caught was a dragon.
In fact, there is nothing to be afraid of in this world. I was just wondering why such a person suddenly popped up in front of me.
“… I am Celica. If it’s not rude, may I ask you something?”
Yes, this woman who introduced me to this person.
“Yes, yes. Ask.”
What she was wearing was crude leather armor that was embarrassing to compare to what Verdia was wearing.
Actually, if you look at what I heard roughly while under hypnosis, it’s clear that I’m a beginner.
However, for now, he only focused on insulting lightly, and the work of digging deep into the information had not yet been completed.
“What is your identity?”
But what is this woman who considered her to be a newcomer adventurer?
She can’t believe that the heavens will recognize her if she goes to the extreme, so is she a real saint?
“Ehehe, that’s actually…”
When she asked him a straight-forward question, Celica started scratching her cheeks with a look of disrespect.
What follows is her own identity, her…
“Serica.”
… Before spitting out.
Verdia, who was observing the situation, put a stop between me and Celica.
“Save your words.”
The subject is short, but the meaning is clear. As if she couldn’t bear to overlook those words, she stepped back from her, Celica reluctantly lowering her head.
“Yes, yes. All right.”
From respectable to lowly.
Even at first glance, it’s clear that Verdia has the upper hand in terms of rank.
“… I’m sorry. If you’re also a beginner like Celica, my existence would be quite a burden, but I can’t explain the situation properly.”
Afterwards, as Verdia withdrew her interest from Celica, she faced me and said,
“Now, as a senpai, I will take care of her junior adventurers.
“Yes, yes. All right.”
What would the 10th strong man say, what would the devil’s army do?
He reluctantly backed off, ignoring the question, but that didn’t mean there was no distance at all.
Among the information I have, there are many things about not only the 10 strongest players, but also the members.
One of them is information about the Valkarian Order to which she belongs. The chosen one who exists to oppose the demon lord was supported by a priest who received an oracle from Balkarian for generations.
What does the chosen one mean… Well, it’s an obvious story.
If there are those who exist to destroy the world from the start, there are also those who exist to protect the world.
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‘In this world, there is inevitably only one demon king and only one hero.’
No matter what era, heroes and demon kings will always be born. Even if the demon king is defeated, it will take time, but one day the demon king will be reborn, and even if the warrior dies, a new warrior will appear in the world someday.
I don’t know why that happens.
The hero and the demon king are concepts that are barely discussed by transcendental beings such as gods, who even the top 10 strongmen of the continent and the executives of the demon king army can’t do anything about.
“By the way, Mr. Verdia. Are the other two not ready yet?”
“Yes, Yuma is still staying in the Magic Tower, and Sylvia seems to be staying in the Great Forest for a while longer.”
“… Uh, then, are we going to have to be alone for a while?”
“Well, even so, you don’t have to worry too much. Before embarking on a full-fledged adventure, you can spend some time doing light training.”
“Last time, you said you finished it lightly, but you really wanted it!”
Heeing!! Celica making a crying sound.
It’s hard to believe that the resentment that came out of that mouth was just a few hours ago.
Yeah, I didn’t even think at the time that things would turn out this way… What? Seduce all the rest of the party members and turn them into puppets.
Nonsense. It’s good if you don’t get caught, but even walking on a tightrope is something you have to do when your life is stable.
Are you risking your life to overthrow the warrior party? No, that’s not even what I was aiming for in the first place. Because I’m the type to aim for a strategy that is as thin and long as possible.
More than anything, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a human or a Demon King’s army. The important thing is that you got the hero’s adah.
If you take this, you will fall behind. No, beyond searching, it is certain that it will disappear without leaving any powder behind.
“Did you say Dave?”
“Yes, yes!!!”
The moment I spewed out an answer as if screaming, frightened by such a grasp of the situation.
Verdia looked a bit surprised, but she continued the topic, maintaining her composure as if she understood me.
He seemed to think that the tension he felt from facing himself had not yet been resolved.
“I heard that you became an adventurer this time around, just like Celica. Can you tell me what your specialty is?”
“Ah, yes. That… That is.”
Sorry. In fact, I’m an executive in the Demon King’s Army, and my specialty is hypnosis. I’ll tell you honestly that I won the hero’s maiden, so will you forgive me?
I wanted to say that honestly, but there was no way that it would be possible to run away against the strong 10’s, whether it’s head-butt or pants-run.
“It’s all about lifting and chores.”
Fortunately, the other person doesn’t know my identity at all, and I’m in a state where I can’t figure out what happened with Celica.
If so, let’s push it shamelessly, I insisted, and Verdia began to look around me with her chin resting on her chin.
“… Does carrying luggage mean you want to be a porter?”
“Yes, yes. Ho, are you sure you don’t need it?”
Anyway, at a place like a warrior’s party, you don’t have to use a porter, and you’ll get treasured items like sub-space pockets.
So just kick me out of here.
“… Do you also know how to pick locks and break traps?”
“Yes? Ah yes. To some extent…”
“Then it wouldn’t be too bad to leave scouting.”
Damn, this guy’s mouth is straight.
However, the opponent is a 10-year-old strongman. It’s obvious that a clumsy lie won’t work, so an honest answer would be the correct answer here.
“Since our party didn’t even have a proper scout… Besides, if they take care of chores, it wouldn’t be bad if it wasn’t in a place like the Devil’s Nest.”
“Are you really okay?”
“Whether I allow it or not, you are none other than the person Celica brought. I am only in the position of guiding Celica, and considering that serving as the party leader is also part of her training, being with Celica’s companions who have chosen to join the party can also be said to be an extension of learning.”
Oh yeah. No matter how poor the next-generation hero is, he will be chosen as the party leader.
Although it is explained in detail, the reason is roughly understandable.
By the time I realized that there was no way to make an excuse, Verdia put her hand on my shoulder and began to open her eyes fiercely.
“But. It’s a story when it doesn’t harm Celica to the last.”
“Yes, yes? What is that…”
“Come to think of it, I was concerned that Celica arrived at her appointment a little later than usual…”
Verdia gradually closes the distance.
The gaze from under the helmet soon began to take on a sharp light, as if driving a wedge into my chest.
“May I ask if Celica and her did something during the delayed time?”
It is an instant for the body to harden in an instant.
The yellowed vision gradually began to turn toward the sky.
