Episode 448: Conquest of the Demon World (3)
Conquer the Demon World.
It was a word that I couldn’t help but believe my ears.
Isabelle, who had been reflecting on Chris’ remarks for a long time, said with a look on her face that she couldn’t understand.
“… … “If I’m not mistaken, does this mean that you opened the dimensional gate to conquer the demon world?”
“That’s right.”
It was absurd.
I’m going to conquer the demon world.
Although he had been struggling to prevent a war with the demon world, Roman Dmitry came to a conclusion that was completely unexpected.
‘Does Roman Dmitri really think that conquering the demon world is possible?’
She too.
I wanted to sympathize with you.
For the ideal future of conquering the demon world, he wanted to burn his will to win the war like them.
But I couldn’t.
Because I knew very well how vain the goal of conquering the demon world was, I had no choice but to pour cold water on people full of will.
“That’s impossible.”
It was a firm answer.
At those words while looking at Chris, the eyes of the soldiers who were organizing the surroundings focused on Isabelle.
It was intentional.
I told the truth to everyone, including Chris, and to their leader, Roman Dmitry.
“What do you think is the conclusion I reached after struggling so hard in the demon world? It is said that human power can never handle the demon world. Here in the demon world, there is a demon king who rules the demon world and three army commanders who serve him. Babel, the 3rd corps commander we just defeated, is a corps commander from a monster background, but above him are monsters who were nobles from birth. Actually, those things aren’t that important. If you are Roman Dmitri, who defeated Babel overwhelmingly, it won’t be a problem if they are high-ranking corps commanders. But the Demon King is different.”
Devil.
When Isabel first became aware of his existence, she felt suffocating fear.
He was special.
In a chaotic time when there was no leader to rule the Demon World, the Demon King subdued all the demons of the Demon World who would never submit.
It was truly overwhelming power.
Babel, who was only a monster at the time, trembled at the gaze of the Demon King, and like him, the demons who stood out in the great chaos bowed their heads, treating the Demon King as a god.
The demon world was unified.
Isabel read the monster’s memories and saw with her own eyes how shocking the history of that day was.
“The standards of the demon world are different from the human world. He did not receive the title of Demon King because he was the strongest among the many creatures living in the Demon World, but he accepted the existence of the Demon King because he judged that he could not win even if all of them attacked him. Conquering the Demon World means defeating such a being. I also trust Roman Dmitry. A military force that conquered a continent in a short period of time would clearly demonstrate a power that transcends human limitations. What I want to talk to you about now is not the area of trust. “Even though we know how strong the Demon King is, is there any need for us to fight in an environment that is advantageous to our enemies?”
My heart ached.
Even though people showed the ideal they wanted, the reality of being told that their decisions were wrong made me feel hopeless.
However, I couldn’t ignore reality.
I believed that if you truly want humanity to move in the right direction, it is right to speak up even if it is a miserable reality.
At least.
It was not the conquest of the demon world.
The war here was entirely unfavorable to humans.
“We must return to the surface world. It is said that the enemies of the earthly world demonstrate their full power due to assimilation with the demonic world, but they can still counter their attacks under God’s blessing. So take your pick.”
I turned my head.
At the end was Roman Dmitry.
“If we want to reverse our choice, the only time we can decide is now.”
* * *
Saint Isabel.
Her words had weight.
It made a lot of sense, and Roman Dmitry did not think that what she said was necessarily wrong.
but.
“Isabel. We have already made our decision. And there is no one here who thought the goal of conquering the demon world was easy. The devil must be strong. “We made our choice even though we knew the truth.”
All soldiers.
There was no excitement on his face.
Roman Dmitry told people the truth.
How powerful are the enemies lurking in the demon world, and the possibility that not a single one may return alive.
Still, the reason the soldiers made their decision was clear.
War in enemy territory guarantees the safety of families, and if the war is won, humans can achieve complete peace.
That was it.
Because they believed in Roman Dmitry, the soldiers were willing to risk their lives for the future of humanity.
It was actually Isabel who was embarrassed.
She thought she would be persuaded if she told her the truth about the demon world, but the calm reactions of people made her feel impatient.
“It’s not such a simple matter to think about. “Once this moment has passed, we cannot take back our choice.”
It was a voice of concern.
Isabel always worried about the worst.
That’s why he chose to go to the demon world, and now that all the soldiers who followed him are dead, he hopes that their sacrifice will not be in vain.
This is not simply to cause division.
If there was even the slightest element of danger, he thought it was necessary to warn of the danger, no matter what the general trend was.
her heart.
Not everyone knew.
Although they did not sympathize, people remembered her sacrifice.
Roman Dmitry said.
“I have lived a history of struggle. Barcodo, Marquis Benedict, Valhalla, and Kronos. At the time of going to war with them, everyone thought they were impossible opponents, but after making the decision, they led the war to victory without any hesitation. This time is no different. People believe in the footsteps I have lived. I will ask you. “When I faced the commander of the 3rd Corps, did you believe that I would win?”
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“… … I thought it might be dangerous. “The Babel I know is powerful enough to lead an army.”
“Your concerns are natural. But I knocked down the barbell. Those who followed me defeated their enemies with the confidence that I would defeat Babel. Isabel. The beings you fear are my responsibility to bear. I will not be defeated, so all you need is faith and trust in Me.”
He declared.
There wasn’t a single doubt.
Even after hearing the truth about the Demon King, Roman Dmitry showed a firm attitude that he would not be defeated.
I asked last.
“We recognize your noble sacrifice, but there is no room for you to intervene in our decisions. So take your pick. “Will you lay down your heavy burden as a saint and cooperate with us, or will you take a step back and observe the situation?”
In those words.
Isabelle could not hide her shaking eyes.
* * *
I felt like I had been punched in the back of the head.
It was my first time.
In a situation where the fate of humanity is at stake, a situation where you say this is not your territory.
“Isabel, I only trust you.”
“Holy Virgin, please tell us the correct answer.”
“Queen, please give me an order.”
Everyone.
I only looked at Isabel.
Because she is a saint, because she is a queen.
People did not look at her as a human Isabelle, but looked to her for the answers to all their problems.
So Roman Dmitry’s words could not help but be perplexing. He said there was no room for him to intervene, even though the fate of humanity was at stake, and that he could remain a bystander if he wanted to.
suddenly.
Leo’s words came to mind.
She said that even though she lays down her burden as a saint, humans always look for answers.
‘People have found a new answer. I believe that if we follow Roman Dmitri, we can overcome even the Demon King, just as we defeated Kronos and Valhalla. Leo was right. Even if it’s not me, there is someone who can take my place, and Roman Dmitry is someone who can more than fulfill that role. I can’t act like that. In a situation where I am dealing with an unknown being like the devil, I am not strong enough to be confident that I will win. Physically and mentally too.’
Looking back.
People had no choice but to not listen to themselves.
Although she mentions the existence of the demon world, she fails to suggest a way to deal with its existence.
Because that was reality.
People ignored it because it was an unacceptable reality, and thought of the Demon World as a natural disaster that they could not do anything about.
Luna became so closed-off.
It was a world where only those who followed Isabel lived, and Isabel never once thought that she could embrace everyone.
Roman Dmitry was different.
Won people’s trust.
He proved himself by destroying Kronos and Valhalla, and said that if you follow him, no problem will matter.
Maybe what people needed was that kind of confidence.
Even though it felt like grasping at a straw at the edge of a cliff, the leader’s confidence had a tremendous impact on people.
‘God knew. That no matter what danger, Roman Dmitry will never be shaken.’
really.
My mind was complicated.
When we first met, he drew the line that he would only pursue personal goals and not sacrifice for humanity.
He was an honest person.
I thought that if he was the protagonist of the oracle, he would need to make some kind of decision to clash with the demon world.
For those who pursue personal goals, the demon world is a very threatening enemy.
Before humanity was cornered, it seemed like it would never take the risk of starting a war with the demon world.
It was a miscalculation.
Roman Dmitry was bold.
As soon as he regarded the Demon World as his enemy, rather than ignoring the danger, he boldly decided to conquer the Demon World.
I wanted to believe it.
Even more than God, who doesn’t always tell us the right answer.
I really hoped that this being in front of me would solve all my problems.
‘Oh God. If Roman Dmitry is indeed the hero of the oracle you have been waiting for, from now on I will do what my heart tells me to do without thinking about what comes next. I’ll do what I think is right.’
The silence was long.
People looked at Isabelle.
Because she was worth it, people wanted to support her no matter what choice she made.
Isabel said.
“I’ll do it together. “I want to follow Roman Dmitri, defeat the demons of the Demon World and restore peace.”
I made a decision.
There was no longer a trace of worry on her face as she spoke sternly.
* * *
The situation has been resolved.
The thoughts came together.
With Isabelle joining, the leaders of the Continental Allied Forces gathered together to discuss future steps.
“Isabelle, please do me a favor.”
“all right.”
I nodded.
Isabel had spent a long time in the demon world, so it was necessary to devise a strategy based on her information.
“The demon world is a world with a completely different structure from the earthly world. The deep purple color that dyes the world means that it has been completely polluted by dark magic, and as a result, it has turned into an environment where ordinary plants and animals cannot grow. And that is also why the Demon King wants to take over the earthly world. “The intention is to extend the lifespan of the demon world by absorbing other dimensions before this world, whose lifespan has reached the end of its life, is destroyed.”
Dimensional discipline.
It was the price for recklessly violating it.
If Alexandre had continued to exist, the earthly world would have come to the same end as the demonic world someday.
“Even I haven’t yet confirmed how many monsters exist in the demon world. What is certain is that conquering the Demon World is impossible if you cannot defeat the Demon King, and he is living in the only remaining building in the Demon World called the Demon King Castle. But it’s impossible to get there. The moment the dimensional door opened, the Demon King would have noticed our presence, and he would definitely have sent his troops here. “If the number of people was small, we would move while erasing our tracks with the power of divine power, but with a force of this size, it is virtually impossible to move while avoiding the gaze of the Demon King.”
It was bad news.
The reason Isabelle was able to survive in the demon world so far was because she moved while erasing her traces.
If you can’t use that method.
We had to endure a war of attrition.
And in this world overrun with countless monsters, it was virtually impossible for humans to handle them.
Even for Isabel, there was no clear solution.
If she had been able to solve the problem, she would have implemented some method before Roman Dmitri decided to conquer the demon world.
However, it was not possible to move separately.
No matter how strong the divine power is, the closer the distance to the Demon King becomes, the more his or her actions will inevitably be exposed.
at last.
There was no way.
As everyone’s eyes turned to Roman Dmitry, he calmly listened to the story and finally opened his mouth.
“Like Isabel said, there is no shortcut to this trip to the devil world. Even if it exists, the beings of the demon world would have a better understanding of it than us who are not familiar with this world. “If there is no way to erase traces even with divine power, we have no choice but to choose one method.”
The rough picture was set from the beginning.
The simplest yet most reliable method.
“All-out war. “From now on, we will slaughter all the enemies we face and move to the Demon King’s Castle.”
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