Chapter 294 – 83. Endless Night (3)
In Pantheon, which has become a dungeon. Two days passed.
The siege of the beasts and monsters became more intense. However, the cadets of the Pantheon were still holding on without a fatality.
‘But it seems like there isn’t much time left.’
Today is the third day in the dungeon. There were no deaths, but the wounded were steadily coming out.
Although there are healing spells from the nuns of the Order of Medicine. The time for the divine power to recover was getting longer and longer. Not only does it use divine spells, but it also maintains a shield to withstand demon power.
‘That divine power can’t be infinite.’
And there was food prepared for the battle. Not infinite In a dungeon, food spoilage and contamination proceed much faster. Sooner or later it will dawn.
For the sake of the morale of the cadets, it was time to make a decision. I said to the people gathered in the conference room.
“Would everyone look at this map?”
Of course, until now, the heroines and I have not been silent. With Rosette, all of the dungeon reconnaissance has been completed.
Even the middle boss of the dungeon that can be dealt with by sneaking a small number of detached troops. Processed as much as possible.
“This map… Is the shortest route to the dungeon’s boss area.”
Lilia, who checked the map, said. Here she, Rosette and Chloe. And there was also Lucia, who played a big role as a member of the combat team’s progress committee.
Even though he didn’t act with me. That’s how much she trusted her, leaving one of her platoons in her care. In fact, the platoon Lucia was in charge of played a big role in the defense battle.
I answered Lilia.
“That’s right. It’s time to make a decision. Two days have passed and there is still no contact from the outside. Something must have happened there.”
“As expected… As expected. Even the Pantheon’s faculty and staff must be in a situation where they can’t enter this place. So, how can we overcome this difficulty…”
Everyone at the tactical meeting paid attention to Lillia.
“This place is a dungeon. You have no choice but to catch that boss. In order for all the cadets to get out of here.”
Lillia was right. And her words, at least the cadet was holding on. This meant that she had to give up some of Mercury and go on the attack.
Lilia looked at me. I said.
“Of course, I have no intention of moving all the cadets. This shortest route is narrow and rather difficult for many cadets to navigate. And considering the current size of the dungeon, to put it bluntly, the cadets lacking in skill will be a hindrance to defeating the boss.”
The attendees were silent. It meant agreeing with me. Said Lilia.
“Then… Yulian-sama, are you thinking of a detached unit to attack the boss?”
“That’s right.”
“And the detached unit will be led by Yulian-nim himself.”
Cadets who participated in the meeting. Not only the representatives of the cadets of each religious order, but also many platoon commanders with golden wings.
But no one denied Lillia’s words.
“Of course, the only person responsible for clearing the type 2 dungeon boss is Yulian Changer, no, only the Count!”
Fabian shouted. And the cadets around him also nodded.
“In the meantime, not only the evaluation in the reserve platoon, but also the performance at the end of the battle. And considering what Count Julian has done in the past few days. No wonder.”
Leaf, the representative cadet of the combat order, agreed with that opinion. There was nothing to say about Chloe or Rosette, the cadets from the religious order who already knew my skills.
‘The detached unit and the heroines will go together, but…’
Only the detached team can’t do everything. The rest of the cadets at Ellen Hall also had work to do together.
“Enemies may notice that the detached unit is aiming for the boss. If so, the enemies will also move to catch the detached team. We need a diversionary operation to prevent that.”
I explained the operation I had in mind.
The raiders were more cautious than expected. He must have sensed that the cadets confined to Ellen Hall were not easy. So rather than aggressively attacking, we were waiting for us to get tired first.
‘Even an infiltrator of the Witch’s Cross. The chase squad hasn’t shown up yet.’
The goal of the Witch’s Cross Society is Rosette. And if the target of the chase is chaos in the Pantheon.
They seem to think that they don’t need to go out by force. Time will be on their side.
‘Then, pretending to be in a hurry, let’s go first. I have to stealthily turn the detached unit and aim for the boss area.’
And even if the guys noticed. With the remaining troops in Ellen Hall, we can distract them.
Chloe heard me and answered.
“Then, the cadets, except for the detached unit, deliberately leave Ellen Hall and attack the monsters. No, I’m pretending, is that what you mean?”
“Yes. Chloe. Instead, the cadets needn’t overdo it. It’s because it’s going to draw attention.”
Of course, the cadets who were most active in the current Suseong War would disappear from the Ellen Hall camp. The magicians will notice it sooner or later.
“So the detached unit must enter the boss area at once. To that end, Rosette and I have been scouting for two days.”
“Then, how about the people who will participate in the detached unit…”
Like Chloe said. Not all heroines can empty their castles. Because we need someone to command the cadets of Ellen Hall.
“Me and Lucia. Then Chloe goes.”
“Yes? Not me?”
Rosette was puzzled. When it comes to her mobility, there are no cadets to follow her as she flies with her magic wand.
But I soon explained why.
“Because of the two days of reconnaissance, the vigilance against the sky has become very high. So, the route of the detached unit has no choice but to go on the ground, not in the air. And because either Chloe or Rosette has to stay. So that the rosette remains.”
In fact, Rosette is not only the reason, but also the purpose of the Witch’s Cross. Because when she is here, her bucket rests.
‘Still, if Lilia and Rosette remain. I can trust this one too.’
Lilia, who is demonstrating leadership as the highest rank of the cadets with me. And Rosette, who has obtained the power of the Spirit King, can be trusted.
That’s how the tactical meeting came to an end. And he encouraged the cadets at the platoon leader level who were present at the meeting once again.
“I swear by the names of Reinhardt and Saint Agnes. We will all survive!”
***
“Uhhhhh”
A small classroom in the Lee Eln Hall. There, me and Lilia were kissing.
Could it be the heart of a wife who sends her husband to the most dangerous enemy camp? Lillia’s expression was very dark after the tactical meeting.
To appease Lilia, I headed to the lecture room where she and I were staying for a while.
Most of the cadets were sleeping in groups in one classroom. Given the status of the two, it was convenient for the cadets to give them separate rooms, no, classrooms.
I took her lips off Lilia. Lilia, her tears welling up, hugged me again.
“No! I can’t send it! How could you put Julian-sama in such a dangerous place…”
“Do not worry. Your Highness Lilia. I am a member of the Reinhard family. If not me, who else will go?”
He patted her on the back and comforted her. Lillia in this raid and defense battle. She displayed a surprising level of composure and brilliance.
As the third princess of the empire, and as a representative cadet of the medical school. Together with her cadets, she stood on the ramparts, and she encouraged them tirelessly.
‘And her healing spells were constantly cast.’
Even when the cadets of the medical school fell out of exhaustion. She restored her students with her overflowing divine power.
That she, her princess, runs around so hardest. The morale of her cadets was constantly boosted. It wasn’t for nothing that Lilia was called a prospective saint.
Even Erti. He said that he reminded me of my mother, Agnes.
‘Maybe if it wasn’t for Lilia. The current sub-quest must have failed long ago.’
I checked the system’s notification window again.
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「Formal Cadet of the Divine Academy Pantheon」
* The final main quest has been unlocked.
: 300GP / Accomplish 4 or more of the main quest “Trials of 6 Temples” / Securing Siertia
: All prerequisites have been met. A sub-quest of the final main quest is created.
「Best Cadet of the Divine Academy Pantheon」
: Complete the final main quest and receive the quest reward.
: Quest Reward 「The Truth of the Divine Academy Pantheon – Star of Unir」
* Sub Quest 1 「The Pantheon Raid Incident」
: Lead the cadets to prevent an unprecedented Pantheon crisis. If the death toll exceeds 10% of the cadets, the quest is invalidated.
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In order to accomplish this sub-quest. The sacrifices of the cadets had to be kept to a minimum.
20 people, 10% of the cadets gathered now. Even if it wasn’t because of the quest, if the cadets who had shared the joys and sorrows together died so many times. Of course, I couldn’t maintain my current morale.
Of course, all of the cadets, including me, are now alive.
‘And the final main quest…’
The final main quest created by the system is for me to become the best cadet of this semester. And the reward was an item I never expected.
‘The truth of Pantheon Academy. And the star of Unir.’
Pantheon Academy built on top of the 6 temples of the ancient empire. However, it means that the temple for Jedin, the god of light, is related to Unir.
‘Younir is the goddess of darkness. And she is now a missing goddess…’
As such, it is an item that has never been mentioned in Demon King’s Slaughter. I had a hunch. The key to this Unir. Maybe it’s the key to preventing the promised doom.
So in the name of Reinhardt, by all means. I had to clear this dungeon where the cadets were trapped.
I tightly held the hands of Lillia, who had been crying in my arms until then.
“I swear in the names of Jedin and Unir. I will definitely come back to Lilia-sama.”
“Really… Really? I know. Julian. And… When all of this is over, make sure to have a baby with me!”
It seems that the word wedding was omitted in the middle. That’s how much I could feel that Lilia was thinking of me.
“Please take good care of the cadets.”
I calmed down the crying Lilia once again and left the classroom. And the moment I opened the door, I ran into Lucia.
***
“Count Julian…”
The pink eyes of Lucia who met me shook. Although exhausted, unlike Lilia who maintained her body with her divine power.
Lucia was a mess not only her face, but also her clothes. The battle regalia is torn in places and tattered.
Lucia was at the forefront of the battle. Of course it was.
“Lucia. You look exhausted.”
“Ah… No!”
I wondered why I was in the classroom where Lilia and I were. It seemed like he knew why.
After the last Cardinal Grius banquet. And as she prepared for her horse yeonjeon this time, her time with her decreased.
She didn’t avoid her, but she had a lot to do as the host of the Ma Yeon Exhibition.
‘Because Lucia’s swordsmanship skills have improved that much.’
As soon as she saw me, she said nothing and looked at her with her head down. She guessed what it meant. Lucia seems to miss me.
Not just looking at each other’s faces, but needing time alone. Lucia, who even made her vulva at Cardinal Grius’s banquet, deserved to know her heart.
‘Come to think of it, Lucia is also in her current cadet camp…’
Lucia, another playable character in Demon Kingslaughter. She was like the antithesis of the main character, Julian.
Bad ending anyway. Most of all, she ended up joining the opposing factions of the Pantheon and the Empire.
‘It’s ironic that Lucia, who hates Duke Pedro the most, becomes like that.’
That’s why the impoverishment is added. But now, in the same camp as me, he is doing a great job.
‘But she’s just neglecting her new, her, her that I don’t know about.’
A fusion formula that accelerated tolerance. Even that fusion ceremony was able to succeed through Lucia. She owed her a lot.
When I was silent, Lucia spoke first.
“I… I’m sorry for the sudden visit! The reason why I was included in the detached unit this time… I wanted to ask the Count…”
Instead of saying that, I grabbed Lucia’s hand.
“Lucia. Give me some time.”
