Episode 18. Emperor’s Tour (5)
“Report the situation!”
Duke Berthe heard the fireworks and ran out of the barracks.
Guardian Knight Yulken, who was nearby, immediately rushed over and started reporting.
“It is said that many demonic beasts have appeared from near the camp! Even if you can’t do it, it’s estimated to be at least 1st unit level!”
“What about the demonic beasts that appear?”
“Most of them are mid- to low-level magical beasts, including slimes, swamp toads, and moss golems, but judging from the magical energy I can feel right now, it’s probably… … .”
“It looks like even a high-level magic beast has appeared.”
Following the duke, Emperor Dione also appeared.
The emperor had already been fully armed, including his sword.
“It seems like those demon beasts can smell something amazing. “I guess they sensed that a rare special dish had appeared.”
The emperor’s face was somewhat red, perhaps due to the effects of drinking.
“Please don’t overdo it, Your Majesty! Quickly evacuate out of the border gate… … !”
The duke quickly tried to dissuade him, but the emperor paid no heed.
Rather, he raised one hand high and cast a spell.
“The brilliant light of guidance will illuminate the darkness… … .”
A large sphere was created on the emperor’s palm.
The sphere soared into the sky, brightening the view that had been limited by wind and rain.
Thanks to this, it became easier for knights to prepare their weapons.
“I’m still fine.”
The emperor’s face was more relaxed than before.
-thud! thud!
An unidentifiable vibration was felt beneath the ground.
This feels like the footsteps of a huge creature.
“I said it as a joke, but isn’t it rare for demonic beasts to come to a human camp?”
“It’s not that it’s rare, it’s almost non-existent.”
Most of the subjugation of the demonic beasts was carried out from the beginning of the Lemea Valley and within the surrounding area.
It is judged that crossing the set limit will also affect human territory, and a subjugation operation begins from that moment.
The current location of the Duke and Emperor is the rear camp near the boundary gate.
It was located somewhat far from the camp near the valley where the demonic beasts appeared.
Although they had not yet reached the rear, it was safe to say that this was the first time they had directly infiltrated the human garrison.
“The entire army quickly completes arming and heads to the camp. “Non-combat troops who cannot fight should quickly evacuate out of the border gate!”
With the duke’s command, the knights moved in perfect order.
I couldn’t waste even a second to support the knights at the camp, where a battle might already have taken place.
Above all, the Duke’s son was still there.
“Wasn’t your son there too?”
The emperor, who knew this, asked implicitly, but the duke did not show it.
“You have to protect yourself at least. What I need to focus on now is not my son, but the demon beasts. your majesty.”
The emperor stuck out his tongue at the upright appearance.
“You must be a truly solid friend.”
At the same time, he also gave orders to the imperial army’s knights.
“Listen to the Emperor! From now on, I will join the knights on the front lines and carry out the operation to subdue the demonic beasts! “Don’t let a single demonic beast live!”
The emperor also personally led the army and completed preparations to subdue the demonic beasts.
“Well, now that I think about it, the princess needs to evacuate quickly… … .”
“Your Majesty the Emperor!”
From the other side of the camp, a knight from the Imperial Army came running with an urgent look on his face.
“What’s going on?”
“Ah, I’m sorry to tell you. “The princess says she is at the camp right now!”
The faces of the emperor and the duke suddenly changed.
“What are you talking about! Why is the princess there?”
The emperor had no choice but to find out that the princess, who was supposed to be in the rear camp, was suddenly at the front line.
“Dog, there is someone who wants to meet him personally, so he said he headed there 30 minutes ago accompanied by guardian knights. I think he probably left while His Majesty was having a conversation… … .”
The emperor was astonished.
“No, who on earth should I meet in this rough terrain…” … ?”
“Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
A loud noise that seemed to make my whole body stiffen struck my ears.
It sounded like a warning from magicians not to waste time with useless editorials.
Now was not the time to worry about my daughter’s safety.
After calming down, the emperor soon gave instructions to the knight.
“As emperor, I will command you. Mobilize all of the imperial army’s forces and head to the camp immediately! Subdue all the demonic beasts you encounter, but be sure to ensure the princess’s safety!”
“I receive orders from His Majesty the Emperor!”
The knight who received the royal order quickly left the place.
The emperor drew his sword with a meaningful look on his face.
“I think we need to sort out the situation quickly, Willias.”
Five-colored lights arose from the emperor’s sword.
The tip of his sword was pointing towards the camp the princess was heading towards.
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Somewhere in the forest a little far from the camp.
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Although it was a detour, I had no choice but to go back to avoid the demonic beasts that appeared.
The goal is to the rear camp located at the bottom of the mountain.
Putting the princess’s safety first, she was escaping with her guardian knights.
[Is it okay to run away like this?]
Kayram, floating in the air, asked questioningly.
“We can’t fight openly anyway, but even if we did, it would only be a distraction.”
[Is it possible for those idiots to deal with it among themselves?]
“Even if you are a high-level demon beast, you can’t stand up to the knights on the front lines. “If reinforcements arrive from the rear camp, we will be able to defeat them easily.”
“What do you keep muttering to yourself, master?”
Emily, who was walking ahead, looked back and asked.
I motioned forward, telling him to run without worrying about it.
I couldn’t even sit in the barracks covered in blankets as the first unit’s worth of demonic beasts came upon me.
If a full-scale battle began, the surrounding area itself could be destroyed, so it was reasonable to eliminate useless non-combat personnel as much as possible.
“Are the knights at camp okay?”
“Don’t worry, princess! “The Guardian Knights will take care of those ugly beasts once and for all!”
That tactless maid is really helpful in times like this.
It was improving the urgent and urgent atmosphere a little bit.
“I’m sure you’re worried a lot, right? If I had just stayed in the rear, this wouldn’t have happened… … .”
“That’s not true, princess! Well, what should I say? It’s good to exercise at night unexpectedly. what! “Wouldn’t the drivers here do the same?”
Contrary to Emily’s words, the guardian knights’ expressions were full of worry.
If something goes wrong with the princess, their heads will be blown off, so can they just ignore it as a night exercise?
Sometimes the problem was that I was too clueless.
-thud!
The footsteps of a large man were heard from beyond the darkness.
Everyone who heard the sound stopped on the spot.
-thud! thud!
As the footsteps grew closer, the knights drew their swords.
“Demon beast… … ?”
I pushed the stiffened princess back and also stepped forward.
Emily had already hid behind.
“Gwae, it’s okay! Boo, they must be insignificant, low-level magic beasts… … !”
Low-level magic beast?
Isn’t it possible that the footsteps of such a large man belong only to a mid- to low-level demon beast?
Even if the noise is this loud, it belongs to a high-level demon beast.
“Ugh… … .”
After passing through the thick trees, the entire body of the demonic beast appeared.
He is approximately 3 meters tall and twice the size of an adult male.
Rust-colored skin staining the entire body and thick sap flowing from it.
It was a ‘troll’, a gigantic upper-class demonic beast that inhabited damp wetlands.
“Sir, a high-level magic beast?”
Princess Arin and Emily, as well as the knights of the imperial army, were astonished.
I thought it was at least at the level of an ogre, but a high-level demon appeared out of nowhere.
Moreover, these were guardian knights belonging to the imperial army, not the front lines.
That meant that he had almost no experience fighting against demonic beasts.
A troll is facing us with its glazed, pupil-less gaze.
Strangely enough, it felt like he was looking right through me.
Just in case, is it still true?
“Kuwoeook!”
The troll let out a loud scream and finally rushed forward at high speed.
“Protect the princess!”
The knights quickly set up a defensive line, but there was no way such a standard tactic would work against a high-level magician.
-puck!
The troll lightly eliminated the knights and continued its advance towards me.
I hurriedly pushed the princess and Emily to the side and then threw myself in the opposite direction.
-bang!
The ground was hollowed out by the troll’s heavy fist.
If an ordinary human were in there, every bone in their body would have been broken.
“Krrr… … .”
The troll still kept his eyes on me.
[I guess that big guy caught your scent too?]
Kayram, who was watching the guy’s condition, said with a smile.
“Should I at least wear perfume…?” … ?”
Of all the demonic beasts that have appeared right now, I don’t think that this one is the only one that has caught my scent.
Perhaps some of the demonic beasts that appeared at Jinyoung Camp are also the ones targeting me.
If we don’t resolve it quickly, it’s going to become more and more of a headache.
“Emily! “Run away with the princess!”
“yes?!”
“I don’t know why this demon beast, but it seems like it’s targeting me now! “It’s time for me to buy time by running away, so quickly evacuate to the rear with the princess!”
“Ah, I get it. young master!”
An answer without any hesitation.
As expected, it’s nice to hear from our maid, but for some reason, I feel bitter.
“What are you talking about? “What are you going to do!”
Still, it seems that this foolish princess cannot tolerate this.
Worrying may be appreciated, but in reality, it is just useless interference.
“I told you, right? “If you can’t help, don’t even bother. If the princess does her best to run away right now, that will be the biggest help to me!”
“Well, this is… … !”
Emily lifted the princess’s hesitant body.
“Running away comes first now, princess! “Our master will survive somehow!”
“Does that make sense? How on earth are you going to survive that demon beast?”
“You’ll figure it out! Take care of yourself, master!”
Even though I said something, why do I feel like I’m going to fall down?
The knights who had gathered themselves soon noticed and began to run away with the princess.
I also turned and started running in the opposite direction.
In response, the troll also made a loud roar and chased after me.
“Siaaaan!!”
I felt like I heard someone’s mournful call, but I didn’t pay much attention to it.
“I guess this is enough.”
The moment I thought I had gained some distance, I stopped running and faced him.
[how is it? Shall I help you this time too?]
“I won’t be fooled by your intentions twice.”
With Death Worm, we just committed it, but this time there was no need to do that.
After correcting his breathing, he brought out the mana sleeping inside him and transferred it to Kayram.
-sparkle
A brief black light appeared from the blade.
The troll’s body is ready to be torn apart.
“Would you like to taste the blood of a high-level magic beast?”
The troll raised its ridiculously heavy fist once again.
Only one second passed from when the fist was in the air to hitting the ground.
Of course, even after that second, the fist will not be fully attached.
-wedge
-thud
Contrary to how excitedly he raised his fist, the troll’s fist sank down weakly.
Its gloomy eyes slowly turned downward.
A fist stuck in the ground and a large amount of blood flowing from the tip.
The moment he saw that cruel scene, the troll’s face was greatly distorted.
“Kaaaaak!”
The troll struggled greatly due to the pain of having its arm cut off.
How to forget pain through pain.
Demon Sword’s fascinating dance moves continued amidst the incessant rain.
(Continued in the next part)
