◈ 361. [STAGE 15] The beginning of the war
After that, I toured the outpost with Lily and talked with various union leaders who were repairing this place.
While inspecting the various equipment to be used for this defense, the union leaders finally guided me to a room in the basement of the advance base.
“I heard that the operation is being carried out on the premise of the capture of the outpost here.”
“That’s it.”
“His Highness often directs the command, but it seems that a dangerous situation could arise by chance… … .”
The union leaders manipulated the walls of the basement and opened the hidden stone gate.
“I tried to create a space where you can safely hide in case of an emergency.”
“Hoo… … .”
“It was not installed spatially and firmly, but it was camouflage magic. If you hide inside, though, you should be able to go unnoticed for a few days.”
Startled, I opened my eyes wide and looked inside.
It is a space so small that one person can barely squeeze in. There is also a little bit of water and dry matter inside.
I put my body in that space as a test. It is narrow enough to barely maneuver. This is almost a coffin.
“It’s a bit narrow.”
“This is a single-person facility only for Your Highness, in preparation for emergencies.”
“Can we make it bigger? So that it can fit about ten people… … .”
“That level lacks facilities, resources, and space. More than anything, it would make it unsafe.”
Well, the bigger the space, the higher the chance of getting caught by enemies.
“It is an emergency facility for emergencies.”
“okay. We shouldn’t have to hide in a place like this in the first place.”
Anyway, thank you for this kind consideration. I thanked the union leaders.
Climbing to the ground, I nodded toward the south.
“Finally, let’s go see that damn lake.”
Take the teleport gate and move to [Lakeside Pier].
The entrance to hell from which monsters will rise when the invasion begins. We arrived at the Black Lake.
thud! thud! thud!
Bang bang bang… … .
Loud hammering sounds echo around.
On the shore of this lake, more workers than those assigned to the outpost were gathered, sweating and installing something.
It was a ‘trap’ that we had been working hard on.
Lily, who was looking down at the gigantic structure, swallowed dry saliva.
“Really, this… … Will it work?”
“It is well worth the walk.”
I crossed my arms and carefully inspected the structure being built.
As long as this works properly.
This defense… … You can win very easily. You can also eat it whole raw.
“Come on, everyone! The monster invasion is just around the corner!”
Looking back at the workers working on the lakeside, I raised my voice and encouraged them.
“You are protecting the world! Let’s do our best for a few more days!”
***
Time goes by so quickly
One day before the monsters invaded the outpost. night.
“… … .”
I was doing one last check of the plan of action lying in disarray on my desk.
In the meantime, he had mastered various strategies for his heroes and soldiers, but this battle was on an unprecedented scale.
Will everything be possible within the framework of these operations… … .
It was then.
Knock. smart. Knock.
A knock rang at the office door.
once, twice, once. Only one person knocks with that pattern. I answered.
“come in.”
kiik-
It was Lucas who opened the door and entered. I narrowed my brows.
This guy has been knocking that way ever since the last task force incident.
It seems to be a secret password that was decided together with Ash in childhood.
I happened to use that pattern at the time of the last incident, and after that, it seems that I am mistaken that I am looking for old memories.
No, it’s just a pattern I came up with and used. How could I know something like Ash’s childhood memories… … .
Anyway, this time Lucas came in with that knock and smiled. I put down the papers and winked.
“Oh, Lucas. It’s a battle starting tomorrow morning, what are you doing without sleeping?”
The answer came out from behind Lucas’ back.
“A senior like that, what are you doing without sleeping!”
Evangeline’s small face came out from behind Lucas. Subsequently, Damian and Junior’s heads came out from behind Lucas’ back.
“Good night, Prince!”
“Haha, don’t scold me too much, Your Highness… … .”
They were the main party members. These guys came with drinks and snacks in their hands.
“We had a meeting in the parlor to prepare for tomorrow’s operation, but it’s already this time.”
Lucas explained.
“I was about to have a late-night snack, but the master’s office light was on. So I thought it would be nice to eat together.”
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“Thank you for your heart, but I am busy… … .”
I tried to refuse, but Evangeline was already throwing herself on the sofa in my office.
“Ah! Just looking at it, it looks like you’ll be wrapping your hair for a few more hours! Stop doing that and play with us for 10 minutes!”
“Yonseok… … !”
“With the exam just around the corner, do you think your grades will go up just by looking at the notes you’ve already memorized? You think it might be more efficient to take a breather and rest?”
Well, it’s not that there’s no point… … .
“We’re also nervous like a tight bowstring, so we’re doing this on purpose to relax a bit. Seniors, please join us too!”
“uh? Are you nervous too?”
“Then won’t you be nervous? The monsters are huge, suddenly became the party leader, and… … .”
Evangeline pursed her lips and whispered.
“It’s the first time that the main party with seniors has been disbanded, so I’m a little nervous… … .”
“… … .”
Come to think of it, it was the first time the main party had officially disbanded.
After the party was confirmed with these members, whether I ascended to the ecliptic or each acted separately, the form of a party was maintained no matter what.
It was the first time that all five of them had been scattered. It’s the first time that each of them has become party leaders. It would be embarrassing.
What’s more, 50,000 monsters are coming… … These guys will also have complicated feelings.
I smiled and put down the file I was reading.
“You will all do well.”
Because they are all talented young people.
Because they are heroes I can trust.
“Okay, okay. Let’s just rest for 10 minutes.”
“Oh yeah~”
Evangeline let out a strange cheer.
As if they had waited, the members of the main party sat down on the sofa in the office one after another and started eating snacks while chatting loudly.
I thought as I swallowed my portion of hot coffee that Lucas handed me.
If they were together with these children, they would be able to overcome this battle and the battles to come.
Undoubtedly… … I bet it is.
***
The manor house annex. The shadow unit’s quarters.
Lily and God Hand sat side by side on the bench in front of the door.
Lily, who had been sitting silently looking up at the night sky, spoke first.
“God Hand.”
It’s been a few awkward days since then, but I finally mustered up the courage.
Lily tried to speak.
“we… … .”
“Miss Lily.”
But God Hand took the lead.
“We, don’t have children.”
“yes?”
Embarrassed, Lily looked toward God Hand. God Hand was facing Lily with a serious face.
“If you don’t want to get married because you fear your child will be unhappy, don’t have our child.”
“No, that… … .”
I’ve just decided that it’s okay to have children… … .
God Hand continued to speak to Lily, who was overbearing.
“I will also give up the elf-style marriage.”
“uh? An elven wedding? What is it?”
“I’m setting up a bridal room on top of a tree. You have to live the first week of your life on a tree. Only in this way can you receive the spirit of the World Tree.”
“What kind of squirrel are you!”
“Ah, you have to eat only what comes from trees. Fruits, nuts, leaf sprouts, things like that… … .”
Isn’t this a complete asshole?!
God Hand nodded at the frightened Lily.
“I will give up everything.”
“huh… … ?”
“As long as you stay by my side, nothing else matters. I don’t need all of them.”
God Hand reached out and took Lily’s hand.
“therefore… … Please stay with me.”
“… … .”
Lily smiled bitterly and took God Hand’s hand.
“Let’s think about it together.”
“yes?”
“There are still many days left for us, right? I’ll fit you more. Whether it’s a child or an elven marriage… … I will review it positively. Let’s think more together.”
Immediately after, Lily shook her head.
“… … no. Even so, setting up a bridal chamber on top of a tree was too much. That’s not allowed.”
“They say it’s really fun when you actually do it. Anyway, over there, southwest of this city, there’s a beautiful tree I’ve been looking at-“
“I will not! I’m not doing it!”
As Lily shook her head violently, God Hand became sullen.
Lily laughed involuntarily at the sight and attached herself to God Hand.
“I like you, God Hand.”
“… … Lily.”
“I want to be with you for a long, long time… … So this battle, you have to be careful.”
Lily yap! She made a noise and clenched her fists.
“If you are in danger, call my name. I’ll fly in and save you. Roast all enemies.”
God Hand burst out laughing.
“I will only trust Lily.”
Lily’s head came up on God Hand’s shoulder. God Hand raised his cheek slightly over Lily’s red hair.
The lovers, leaning on each other, looked up at the stars in the far southern sky.
***
… … The night was passing.
In fairness to all, time has passed.
Advance base simple lodging.
Even though tomorrow is a big battle, to Kuylan and the punishment unit who are sleeping peacefully scratching their stomachs,
Crossroads Refuge.
To Dusk Bringer and her knights, who roamed around to see if their people had a good night’s sleep in the late winter,
Dungeon Base Camp.
To Belldandi and the Holy Grail Exploration Team, who were very nervous about participating in the battle on the ground,
A city near Crossroads.
To Serenade and her company who arrived here along the evacuation procession,
To countless heroes, soldiers, workers, citizens, and so on.
“… … God, please.”
Temple.
To Marherita, who finishes her day at dawn and prays in front of the goddess statue before going to sleep.
“To save even one patient, many lives. give me strength… … .”
and. also.
The leper slaughterhouse.
Even Thorkell, who couldn’t take off his helmet until he fell asleep.
“… … .”
Before battle, he did not pray to the goddess as he always did. Instead, to this man who looked up at the pale moon until dawn.
Time flows ruthlessly and evenly.
And, far away in the east-
The sun began to rise.
Burning darkness and procrastination, the day of war… … It was coming light.
***
dawn.
A simple inn for the goblin god king.
《The Great Carly-Alexander.》
Just as Kali-Alexandre was wearing all of his clothes and a cape, one of his subordinates, Amir, a goblin, came in and informed him.
《Invasion Day.》
“hmm.”
Finally, Carly-Alexandre, wearing a scimitar around her waist, nodded.
“egg plant.”
flutter!
When Carly-Alexandre exited the lodge, it was the main square.
There, his corps numbering 50,000 was waiting in an orderly manner.
thud! thud! thud!
The goblins slammed their weapons on the floor in unison. The entire area vibrated at the sound of a weapon being struck at once.
It was a heart-throbbing spectacle.
Suddenly, in Carly-Alexandre’s mind, the faces of the wizard couple who took care of her and raised them came to mind.
A bitter smile crossed Carly-Alexandre’s lips.
‘iced coffee. mother, father.’
rather then When you find me in the field
You should have killed me… … .
If that were the case, monsters like this wouldn’t have been born…
《It’s an outing! Kill all humans and burn all royalties!”
The goblin god king succinctly uttered the helmet, which was a combination of a mask and a crown.
“Because we were born for that.”
So, the war began.
