Chapter 54 – Another One (3)
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The priest asked.
Yushin opened her mouth to her question.
“The Demon King Slayer of the Holy Empire…. Are you sure that I am the one who killed Agares, the demon lord of tyranny, simply because I am strong?”
“Right. To be honest, there is no reason. Because I have little information. I don’t know what he looks like and I don’t know his name. The information we know is that little.”
Ileina said she only got a small clue from Tanya Mainz, the Imperial Chamberlain of the Holy Empire.
Another One.
And he is not a knight of the Holy Empire.
There was a strong possibility that it wasn’t Yushin Gilead. He was strong enough to break the 3rd and 4th seats in a row, but even so, it was not a basis to be sure that he was a demon king slayer. Ileina built up trust in Yushin as she obediently disclosed all the information she knew.
“Oh sorry. It’s been too long The tea served by the court ladies will cool down. Let’s talk while we eat.”
Ilaina picked up a fork.
She seemed to like strawberry cake so much that her lips were filled with whipped cream.
The tense atmosphere gradually subsided.
Ileina acted at ease, as if she had no intention of intimidating her. The similarity of her appearance to Alone made Yushin to be wary of her.
“The Ardena Warriors are also sitting.”
“Yes? No. I am fine.”
“Because it’s okay. This is part of the negotiations.”
Ileina ordered her maid to place a chair at her table.
Ardena, who was wary of Il Reina’s words, saying that it was part of the negotiations, put on a puzzled expression, but at the order of the priest, she was brought together.
Then, as Ileina glared at her eyes, she made all the warlords retreat.
“If there are warrior leaders, it will only interfere with the discussion. You’re being rude to guests who come to the castle.”
“But, High Priest, if that happens, the High Priest’s escort will be in jeopardy….”
Said the warlord.
She glanced at Yushin, raising her alertness.
In the elven country of Liberia, the existence of the head priest is like a living god.
After the previous priest’s chief passed away due to an unknown cause of death, the warrior chiefs paid special attention to the priest’s safety. She showed concern for Ileina to the point of being overprotective. It was because the warrior chiefs who escorted Ileina had served the former god commander who died prematurely due to her cause of death being unknown. The appearance of being afraid that something would happen to the head priest was strong.
“It is an order. Back off.”
Ilayna said, opening her eyes fiercely.
When the priest gave the order again, the warrior commanders had no choice but to retreat while showing hesitation.
Finally, the crowd became quiet.
However, it was not the atmosphere to enjoy leisurely dessert time. It was an atmosphere that made you feel sick just by drinking water. Seeing the person who created this situation stuff her strawberry cake into her mouth, Yoo-shin put on a puzzled expression.
“Even if I just drink water, I will get sick.”
“Quiet.”
Hearing her Yushin’s murmur, Ardena pricked the back of her Yushin’s hand with her fingers.
They look like a couple.
Seeing that, Ileina grinned.
“I don’t think I heard an answer to my previous question. Could you please tell me the answer?”
The priest raised both hands on the table. Then he asked, resting his chin on his hands.
Ilaina’s eyes shone.
There was no basis and the possibility was low, but the head of the Elf country seemed to be convinced.
“As expected, what would you do if I told you that I am the demon lord slayer of the Holy Empire?”
Yushin asked.
It was a tone that seemed to agree with Ileina’s guess. The answer made Ilena’s smile fill her with laughter.
It’s not completely definitive.
But she got an answer that was close to a definite answer. It was no wonder that Ileina looked excited. She felt the joy of finally meeting the Demon King Slayer.
“I will support you in everything in the name of the priest.”
For the Elves of Liberia, conquering the southern region was like a mission that had come down since the country was founded.
The demon king’s army was completely driven out of the peninsula.
It was also Ileina’s ambition to declare the Liberia Peninsula as the domain of the elves after driving out all her evil demons and monsters.
For him, she has to defeat the demon king of the heat wave in Granada. The only opponent who can subdue the demon lord of the heat wave. Diablo Slayer. In order to achieve the long-cherished wish of the Elf nation, a demon king slayer was absolutely necessary.
“What do you want? Shall I give you the Ardena warrior chief as a bride?”
“Chief priest!”
Ardena shouted.
Even more than her strawberries adorning her cake, her blushing face made her look full of shame.
“I’m sorry before. Warriors are all sensitive. Everyone is wary of outsiders after losing the previous priest.”
The warrior commanders were wary of Yushin not because he was a human. This is because he was a strong man who surpassed the outsider who entered the royal castle, the warrior chief.
It was natural for them to be wary.
The reason for the death of the former high priest is unknown, and the cause of death has not yet been identified.
According to one story, he was poisoned by someone. For the warrior commanders who protect the priest, the death of the former priest was an unprecedented tragedy that took away all honor and pride.
‘No, what’s really rude is your outfit.’
Yooshin muttered as he glanced at Ileina’s loose outfit.
Dolphin pants with a training top.
It seemed that there was another one who was deeply involved in her fashion. Otherwise, there was no way the elf priest would be wearing 21st century culture.
“I washed my hands. I don’t want to fight the demon king again.”
Yushin said.
In response, Ileina nodded her head.
“Of course, I am not asking you to do it for free. I will do everything possible in my power. As the priest representing the Liberia Elves, I promise.”
A status equivalent to that of a high elf.
Wealth and power that can be promised in the name of the priest. And even the honor and reputation of being a hero who saved the Liberia elves.
Ilayna promised everything.
She declared that she would give anything she could afford.
The Elf country was in a desperate situation. It was because it was unknown when Savnak would lead his followers and attack the capital, Maherit. Ileina, who truly loves the country of elves, had to drag him into the demon lord subjugation even if she had to hold on to the crotch of Human’s pants.
* * *
After breaking up with Yushin,
Alone and Allen moved together.
Ignoring Yushin’s words to return to the forest of Valencia as soon as possible, Alone and Allen enjoyed food while walking around the capital city.
First, we decided to satisfy our hunger at a famous steak restaurant in Maherit. Allone and Allen ate T-bone steaks cooked with black cattle grazing in the vast mountains. The rare grilled steak was so flavorful that the juices flowed out just by taking a bite.
“It is delicious. I hadn’t tried it in Valois.”
Said Allen, putting another piece of meat into his mouth.
Could it be because he turned into a roman?
The meat I bit into my mouth tasted even more delicious.
“Right? It’s good that you came to Maherit.”
Alone and Allen were so close that Yushin would have been shocked to see them.
Why are you on good terms
I couldn’t hide that question.
But these two got along well. They were still at the stage of getting to know each other, but nothing happened that would cause a discord. Are there any common points of contact? Allen treated her as kindly as she treated her sister.
“Invite a friend to come, why did you bring me here? Well, it’s good that I ate a lot of delicious things.”
Allen asked.
At her question, Alone bowed her head once more.
“… I have no friends.”
“Okay?”
Alone’s reply made Allen react with her sullenness.
Have no friends
Finally, what Alone and Allen had in common came into alignment.
Like Alone now, Allen has been bullied as a monster in her family since ancient times. Not only her friends, but even her parents and older brother turned their heads. Her unfortunate past still acts as a trauma to Allen.
“I can accompany you for a meal next time.”
“Thank you!”
Alone and Allen, who ate T-bone steak to their heart’s content, bought a lot of souvenirs and special products in the city of Maherit and moved to the place where the warp gate is located.
It was because Yushin told him to hurry back to Valencia Forest.
In the process, she enjoyed eating and shopping, but she thought that she would broadly understand. Because Master loves me! Alone hummed her hum as she thought about never being caught by the woman walking alongside her.
“Can I stop by the Santander Forest?”
Alone asked.
At that question, Allen shrugged her shoulders.
“Do what you want.”
“Thank you, there is someone I want to give a present to.”
Alone said she intended to present the souvenirs she bought from Maherit to Leticia in Santander.
Shall we call it ugly?
It was a hit-and-run relationship just by looking at her face, but she didn’t really hate her.
So Alone wanted to brag to Leticia that she had been to Maherit, so she decided to head to Santander rather than head straight to Valencia. After receiving her permission from her guardian Allen, Alone transferred to Santander Castle via a warp gate operated by the royal capital with Allen.
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There is a risk that the targets will run away.
So, before attacking Santander Castle, the Dark Elves first occupied the warp gate connected to the outside.
I left 2 subordinates. The two subordinates who were in charge of the warp gate were skilled assassins among the Dark Elves. Unlike the invasion team specializing in witchcraft and martial arts, the two Dark Elves who were blocking the warp gate were assassins who were mobilized to assassinate the target.
Woo woo woo woo.
The warp gate has been activated.
The Dark Elves put their hands on the hilt of the warp gate that began to emit mana rapidly.
Someone is coming.
I slowly drew the blade from the scabbard. I intend to suffocate him in an instant. The fact that the Shadow Clan was moving right now was not an order from the priest, but a voluntary act, so their true identity must never be discovered.
‘It kills in one blow.’
A human form appeared from the warp gate.
A total of 2 people were summoned.
The Dark Elves who were waiting at the warp gate were also the same number.
I decided to split it up and deal with it all at once. He swung a sharp blade at his neck. It was to slit the carotid artery in his neck and slit it, causing blood to pour out. As always, it was clear that the target would quickly become a chilled corpse.
Kaaang!!
The blade, which should have pierced his neck and ripped his carotid artery, ricocheted out.
Far from tearing the carotid artery with the dagger he swung as hard as he could, the sharp blade broke as if hitting a solid rock.
“What are these?”
Allen muttered.
As she swung her fist away like a mosquito, the Dark Elf’s neck snapped mercilessly as she swung her dagger.
Then, as he reached out, he grabbed the dagger of the Dark Elf that was aiming at Alone. Even though she held her blade with her bare hands, she was not hurt. Rather, the blade that couldn’t overcome Allen’s grip broke. The bizarre phenomenon surprised the Dark Elf for a moment, when Allen hit her with a fist that she swung and slammed her head first into the floor.
