Chapter 1049 – Episode 958 – Destruction Begins to Move! (2)
It is a mountain.
The mountain is approaching.
I wondered what the big deal was. A huge mountain, almost reaching the clouds, was moving with great strides, approaching Helmut.
What is that? That direction, I’m sure it looked like a low hill until yesterday?
It’s definitely the direction where you should see the open scenery of the Demon Territory. But why is there a black lump lying in that direction?
It even felt like the ground was shaking… At first, I thought it was just my mood. No matter how you look at it, you have to say that that mountain is coming this way…?
“No, what is that all of a sudden…? “Where did such a large mountain suddenly pop out?”
“According to the story of the Demon King’s army that was patrolling the surrounding area, it was said that the ground seemed to shake and a huge Tessere appeared.”
“It’s hidden by the castle wall, so you can’t see it. They said there were legs of a huge animal attached to the bottom. Judging by its grotesque form, it is presumed to be a hero eater…”
“It looks slow, but perhaps because of its large size, it is approaching quite quickly. At the current speed, we will reach Helmut in about two hours.”
Aha? Hero Eater?
The dark color definitely feels like them. Are there still some remnants left behind…
Since there was no news, I thought everything was settled now. Did you hide well with that size?
No. Considering that he suddenly appeared, wouldn’t it be correct to say that he hid until he became that big?
This guy has the intelligence to stay hidden until he gains enough power… Hmm. This somehow makes me a little interested?
“Three, oh my…!? What on earth is that…!?”
“… That strange black color… No, that can’t be…!?”
Oops. I forgot. Orlando was just trying to take care of that bastard, right?
But that Hero Eater thing has become a bit ambiguous… Tsk. You seem like a lucky bastard…
… But, that guy’s expression right now… I feel like I’ve dealt with a Hero Eater before…
… Phew. A good one? I was wondering how to handle this event now. It would be perfect to use it to fuck that guy.
“You guys. Go tell the negative beasts to prepare for battle. “In that state dressed as a demon.”
“Yes. I understand, Demon King♡ Ah. What are the preparations of the Demon King’s army…”
“Hmm? Demon King? … No. This time, it would be better if only me and the negative numbers move. Let’s see about the Demon King’s army… Shall we select about 100,000 people in order of ability and give them the role of heating up the atmosphere?”
“… Aha…♡ I understand what you mean, Demon King♡ I will tell that to the negative people♡”
Should I call them my livestock?
Just by glancing at Orlando and whispering softly, the livestock nodded, realizing my intention like a ghost.
Good. Then my assistants will do the other preparations. Where should I get ready to show the power of beasts to our queen and Orlando, who doesn’t even know the subject?
“Leah. It’s dangerous here. “I and the knights will monitor the situation and guard your back, so you can return to the kingdom immediately with a few guards…”
“Hey. For a moment. What do you mean, Orlando? Why did you have to send Lia to the kingdom?”
“What? “What are you talking about now…?”
While I was giving instructions to the livestock, Orlando was making plans to evacuate Estonia to a safe place.
When I intervened and told him not to do that, Orlando glared at me with an expression as if asking me if I was out of my mind.
“Can’t you judge the current situation? That’s the monster you told the kingdom that you were a Hero Eater. “Something like that is coming, so of course we have to evacuate the queen, right?”
“No, it looks just like the Hero Eater to me. Just rest and wait. “What are you going back to the kingdom for?”
“What…? “You, really…?”
Did you think that just evacuating to Estonia would be enough?
Orlando frowned slightly at my words, as if he wasn’t considering subjugation at all.
“Humans and demons gathered here in Helmut now. They’re all talented people who can make one shot, right? There are hundreds of thousands of such powerful people gathered together. Why do you have to take refuge?”
“For a moment…! No matter what, the queen’s safety is…!”
“Even if I go to the kingdom now, I’ll have to come back anyway for the Human and Demon Festival. Is there really a need to go to such trouble? “Should we just ask Lia to wait here and have a cup of tea?”
Tsk tsk. Young. Can you see the surprised expression?
Now that I see it, it seems like they weren’t thinking about Estonia’s safety, but were planning to stop the Human Demon Festival using that Hero Eater as an excuse?
There is no way. Now we are finally ready to enjoy mating with Estonia. How dare you try to steal my female?
Estonia will have to keep in mind not only my wonderful performance, but also your disgrace. Don’t lose your strength and prepare to be embarrassed.
“Tsk…! No, how do you defeat that huge monster!?”
“Huh? The person who is said to be the strongest warrior in Essentia said such weak words? “You’re probably not some bastard disguised as Orlando, are you?”
“What, you, you…!?”
“And then. If that guy continues to pass by Helmut like this, he will eventually end up in the direction of Reinhardt Kingdom, right? Then, with the troops gathered like this, wouldn’t it be better to catch them here?”
“… Ugh… That’s…”
I’ll have to check the detailed route. Looking at the direction that Hero Eater is moving now, if we don’t stop it here, it will go straight to the kingdom.
So that means he’s a guy that needs to be taken down anyway. Are you really going to stop that with just humans?
Tsk tsk. I’m already a few royal knights behind. There’s no way that could be possible.
“Hundreds of thousands of troops and even divine beasts. Under these perfect conditions, are we really going to block it at the border with human power alone? Tsk tsk. “You don’t want to make such a foolish choice, do you?”
“… Ugh…!”
“Stop your pride, brat. I know you hate demons, and I don’t get along with you either. Still, it can be cleaned up neatly with minimal damage. Why are you showing off your pride?”
“… Yes, that’s right, Orlando. You too… Sema, no, not even the Baronet. You’re a strong man who has defeated that monster before, right? So, rather than dragging the kingdom into it, should we stop it here…?”
Are you starting to get a little worried when I tell you that it will go over to the kingdom?
Estoria, who had been listening quietly, took my side and began to persuade Orlando.
“… B-but Lia…! Even so, you are in the kingdom…!”
“… The Human Demon Festival is not over yet. As the baronet said, I have to come back anyway… And with you and the baronet, it won’t be dangerous. Is there really a need to move?”
“No, the human and demon festival…! … Ugh…!”
Phew… Is this looking at me? Or do you really think there is no need to move?
Either way, seeing Estonia follow my opinion like this makes me feel more satisfied than I expected.
“… And above all… Baronet. Speaking of which… You don’t plan on sending me to the kingdom… Do you?”
“What, right~? I can’t believe I’m going back to the kingdom when the Human Demon Festival hasn’t even ended yet. “That means you’ve ignored me, so wouldn’t you also want to convey the details of your relationship to the kingdom?”
“W-what…!? This monster doesn’t even know this topic…!?”
“Ha. I guess so… If the baronet says so, I can’t help it…”
Orlando is moved to tears by my half-threatening words, and Estonia sighs while blocking Orlando.
Although he sighed as if he had resigned himself. Surprisingly, Estoria’s expression did not look that unpleasant.
“… Orlando. “You were supposed to leave the matter of the baronet to me, right?”
“… Yeah…”
“Huh. Is it so. I will try my best to convince you about our secret. So, don’t worry about me, but for now, prepare to defeat that monster like the baron said…”
“… Tch… Lia, if you are…”
… Phew. Is this because of my mood?
For some reason, the sight of Estonia persuading Orlando feels like a woman scolding her husband for acting differently than she thought.
Since when did he stop calling Orlando by his nickname… Although his attitude is still friendly. I feel like my affection for Orlando has slightly diminished~?
“… Then the baronet. What should we do?”
“Hmm. First, we need to collect the articles, right? Did you just order the females who came to deliver the news to gather troops? They say it will take about two hours to get here, but we can’t fight in front of the city. “Should we gather on the other side of the castle wall in about 30 minutes?”
Direction where Hero Eater is coming, somewhat away from Helmut’s main gate. When I pointed to the other side of the castle wall in that direction, Estonia nodded in understanding.
There, when Estoria said a few words with her gaze, Orlando nodded her head and walked up to Estoria’s side.
“… Sure. Then Leah. You are here for a while with Marte, who was in charge of guarding the stadium…”
“No. Lia, let’s go out together. Isn’t something like this common? I’ll attach a lot of escort troops to make it safe. “Just take a look from in front of the castle wall.”
Orlando, who was planning to take Estoria inside the stadium, was about to place his hand on Estoria’s white shoulder.
But before Orlando’s hand touched her Estoria’s shoulder, I pulled her to my side.
“Huh!? You, you, this guy…!?”
“Even if they aren’t the ones I knew, there are quite a few I became friends with during the Human Demon Festival, right? To those guys, I’ll add Marte and Althena… And girls like Jirsarang and Prania. “Let’s enjoy snacks and watch with them.”
“Oh. From Jirsa to Prinia? “It looks like they are both quite talented, right?”
“Puhuhuh. It seems like you feel relieved to hear that you are bringing friends along. Okay. Because both of them are skilled enough to protect you. Don’t worry, let’s have fun together.”
He leads himself, ignoring Orlando. Estonia started walking with me without much resistance.
As she looked at her, the corners of her mouth rose as soon as she heard her name. I waved his hand at Orlando behind me.
“30 minutes~? Don’t be late, come with your subordinates, prepare well~?”
At this dangerous moment, he is taking the female he must protect. In response to Estonia’s attitude of not showing any resistance towards me, Orlando just clicks her tongue and does nothing.
Thinking about the expression on the guy’s face that I could clearly see even without looking. I began to think about how I would show Orlando’s disgrace to Estonia.
