Chapter 178 – Chapter 45. Second.
Time passed and the team of warriors began to arrive in Eretria one after another. The last team of warriors arrived before Jihyeok came here and a month had passed.
So, a total of 10 warrior teams arrived, and the warriors had a short meeting time.
Two S-class heroes, three A-class heroes, three B-class heroes, one C-class hero, and one D-class hero—-.
If only the soldiers were sufficiently supported, it was a power that would not be defeated even if it fought the Demon King’s army.
Princess Ganesha found this situation strange, with few sightings of her being bizarre. However, Ji-hyeok knew that this was all because of the curse of the demon king Pyros. If you get close enough to witness them, you will be cursed.
If you know how to deal with mana, you can overcome the curse of that distance, but if you are an ordinary person, you will go crazy after a while.
All that has been confirmed so far is that the enemies who have been crouching in the small town of Kalay for a long time have left, and that they are approaching their next target.
Seeing that there were few corpses of the victims in the small town, it could be expected that thousands of ghouls were moving along with the crow army.
“First of all, it seems that the investigation team has to spread out and move like a net. And when you spot enemies, contact them right away…”
An A-class hero suggested that to the princess. That’s the right way, so everyone nodded lightly.
Then Jihyeok stepped out.
“We need an army too.”
“… Army?”
“There are necromancers and an army of crows on the other side too. There may be demons or monsters there. It’s just a family, but if the demon king appears, it could lead to war soon.”
He said it was a family, but Jihyeok said it with confidence.
Then, the body-healer, the troll Björgon, spoke.
“We are an investigation team, not a subjugation team. And it hasn’t been decided yet, so why do we need to go that far? I think you’re overreacting.”
Then Jihyeok smiled.
“I caught some of the devil cult members who were acting as spies here and interrogated them in advance.”
Everyone was a little surprised by Jihyeok’s quick action.
“What do you say?”
I was curious about the other A-class warriors, so I asked. Jihyeok glanced at the warriors and said.
“They said that they attacked the small town of Kalay because of the sacrifice for the coming of the Demon King.”
The warriors’ faces darkened. I wonder if the worst assumption has finally come true. Of course, the bodybuilder healer came out with a prudence.
“They are devil cultists. There is no possibility that he made a false statement.”
“You’re right. But there’s nothing wrong with being prepared. Isn’t it?”
“It’s never easy to bring an army with you. Do you think the investigation could be right?”
“Great. … Mama, then why don’t we decide by majority vote?”
Jihyeok turned his gaze to the princess and asked. That must be right, she said.
Anyway, Jihyeok expected her to be more than half. She had already told the interrogation and planted in her heart a feeble fear of the warriors. Won’t they spare my life too?
“Now then, who wants to bring an army. Raise your hand.”
Six raised their hands. Barely passed the majority. Now that the decision was made, even the big healer didn’t say anything more about it.
Count Eretria handed over 3,000 soldiers and knights who had collected everything they had to the investigation team. He must have been terrified after hearing the contents of the devil cult member’s interrogation, but he didn’t argue about losses. He was only thinking of getting out of this crisis.
Gide clicked his tongue in pity at seeing that the young boy also became a soldier. If he had had a son at an early age, he would have been about that age.
After widening the distance, the investigation team headed to the place where the army of crows had been sighted. I don’t know if it was because there were a lot of people holding spear knives, but it felt like the atmosphere had become gloomy.
When Jihyeok had time, he often went back and forth between his soldiers to motivate them as much as possible. He was sometimes accompanied by the princess. She made up her mind, asking why she had to do such a thing, but Ji-hyeok asked her a favor, so she couldn’t refuse.
He also gave advice to his team members on a daily basis. He’ll be fighting enemies for sure, so stay focused.
As time passed, the gloomy aura in the air grew stronger. Yayel, who is sensitive to magi, said that she felt a bad vibe. The rest also began to feel the demonic energy, albeit weakly.
… It’s been ten days since I left Eretria like that.
One of the warriors, who acted as a reconnaissance team, rejoined the main unit after confirming the location of the enemies. Checking their direction on the map, they were heading towards Aleosa, the neighboring city of Eretria.
“I think we need to speed things up a bit.”
If I hurry, I’m sure I’ll be able to enter the city half a day or a day earlier than they do. Even a young boy would know that defending a castle is much more advantageous than fighting outside.
Thus, the survey team increased their marching speed. Of course, the soldiers showed signs of exhaustion, but this time they had no choice but to march a little harsher.
In this way, the investigation team and the soldiers entered the middle city of Aleosa in three days. Baron Aleosa, who had no choice but to listen to the news that the villages were being destroyed one by one, greeted the relief army with great enthusiasm. Princess Ganesha asked the baron to provide meat so that her crew and soldiers could fill their stomachs.
“A battle is right around the corner! After we win, I’ll make you drink to your heart’s content!”
Shouted Ganesha, stretching her hand upwards. The soldiers burst into cheers, waaaaa.
The soldiers who had filled their stomachs were assigned to each district and spread out. The warrior team also decided to divide the wall into 10 areas, each in charge of one area.
Then, half a day later, in the late afternoon, the scouting party returned to the city. They announced that the enemy was within reach. Jihyeok ordered the surroundings of the fortress to be illuminated. It was obvious that the Demon King’s army would attack by surprise at night.
Now, even the warriors did not doubt that the Demon King was in the enemy camp. Unless they’re idiots, they probably don’t know the information here. In this place where ten teams of warriors and thousands of soldiers had gathered, it was impossible to attack with only an army of crows and hordes of ghouls. … There is a corner that even these guys believe in, this must be it.
“This faintly felt in the air is definitely the aura of the curse. It is expected to be the 6th lord of the demon world, the demon king Pyros.”
No one doubted Jihyeok’s words anymore. He had never been wrong before. Healer Bumbo also began to fully trust his words.
“Anyway, the power of a buff magician is desperately needed to stop a powerful curse.”
The average B-class hero team still had one buff magician. The C-class warriors team, the only one without a buff master, decided to unite with one A-class warriors team.
Princess Ganesha decided four teams to be located on the wall where they had to directly face the Demon King’s army. Team Ganesha, Team Byorgon, Team Jihyeok, and Team Larosha.
After redefining her area, Ganesha called for personnel to go after the demon king. Ganesha himself, Byoregon, Kang Ji-hyeok, and the Heavenly Demon belonged to it. La Rocha also seemed to want to join, but both the Heavenly Demon and Jihyeok stopped it. It’s because her skills aren’t at the level of being able to join this death squad yet.
“We must kill the Demon King.”
Looking at the three gathered in the closed room, Ganesha said so.
“It’s crazy to attack right away, and I’ll wait for an opportunity and look for it when my guard is relaxed.”
No matter how long they flew, it was suicidal to step into the middle of the still weak enemy army.
The operation to eliminate the demon king was simple.
“Byorgon, if you clear the way, the three of us will dig in behind it. And I’ll quickly hit the devil’s neck.”
It sounds simple, but it’s never been easier said than done. However, the four gathered here were talented people who belonged to the top ranks among those who said they were long. Its strength cannot be ignored even by the Demon King.
“Even the demon king wouldn’t think that we would go down and attack him directly. You’re looking for that gap.”
Princess Ganesha recited the same words that Jihyeok had promised in advance.
“The goal is to finish the buff before it wears off. … In fact, once the buff disappears, the chances of winning drop significantly. If that doesn’t work, he’ll have to step back and commit to the next one.”
The three nodded lightly.
The princess raised only one corner of her mouth crookedly.
“Actually, but… , You know how embarrassing it would be if we couldn’t catch a son of a demon king even though we gathered like this?”
Hearing that, the three of them laughed lightly.
The princess, whose smile had disappeared, clenched her fists and lightly slammed her table.
“That damn demon king bastard, I will definitely kill you here.”
The four made up their minds.
