Chapter 432 – Anne’s Advice

Chapter 432 Anne’s Advice

“Aaaaagh!
Van Dark!
Bandaaaaa!!”

Me having a seizure
Stella hanging to dry.

“Gee, calm down honey!
I have to go back, come on!”

My body was so small that my shoes came off in a fit.
Now the body was buried under the armor.
I barely managed to hold on to the iron mask, which was about to fall because the string was loose.

Deng-! Deng-! Deng-!

The sound of a gong echoing through the battlefield.

“Aaaaa!!!”

A cry that shed tears.

[We win.]

I had to keep my friend’s will in my heart and run away.

As she forged the Shiri Di Sirin blade on her chest.

***

“Your Majesty, I’m glad you’re safe!”

“Thank you, Sir Lan.
There were many sacrifices…
Are your defenses ready?”

“Yes!
All three-layered walls were reinforced, and air defense networks were built at the elements!”

“Yeah, I’m glad.
Enemies will come soon.
Hello, lead those who have followed me to the refugee camp!”

“Yes!”

Before the hellish retreat.
The enemy burned all the castles and villages along the way, and we bought time by staining all the roads with blood and death.
As a result, the demon castle was crowded with refugees from all over the place.

“It is a strategy aimed at food shortages and the spread of infectious diseases.
I will put the people in so that the castle will explode, and I will take time.”

Blucher, who was given the temporary position of 7th corps commander and also the 3rd corps commander, opened his mouth gloomily.
He was always teased for his short, little, goat-like horns, but now we all know his courage is great.

“Cultist reinforcements have arrived from the enemy’s rear.
I reduced it at best, but the number has increased again.
Wouldn’t it be difficult for them to support 200,000 troops?”

“There are plenty of supplies that would have been plundered on the way, and our strategy of encircling the east, west, and south giants has been broken.
Donations and goods from all over the place are full, so there should be no problem with supply.
Excluding the maintenance cost of the dragon, there will be no time constraints.”

“…”

At Blucher’s words, the command was silent.
Because that’s right.

“The silver and blue dragons that went south and east will rejoin!
How about shooting first before that?”

Ballack-like bold strategy.

“The enemy is approaching in several ways, and you can try to break each one.”

Blucher objected.

“It’s not possible.
Since we gave up air supremacy, it is us who are defeated individually.”

Ballak, who does not give up on this and gives his opinion again.
Aggressive operation like a berserker.

“Then why not just focus on breaking the brunt of the enemy?
It’s a guerrilla warfare with a small force to kill time.”

I partly agreed.

“It makes sense, but there is a dragon or Alberic near the enemy vanguard.
However, guerrilla warfare is a reasonable idea.
Not in front of the enemy, but in the supply line.
Since the supply line has become longer as the enemy has entered deep into the territory of the Demon King’s Army, we must cut off the enemy’s supply by conducting a guerrilla warfare based on the mountainous area near the central road.
Then the brunt of the enemy will be broken by itself.
Rather than a sit-in, some of the beastmen and berserkers suitable for field battles were selected…”

But the enemy also had a plan to dampen our momentum.

“Your Majesty, the enemy sent a box to the prisoners.”

“What? Open it.”

Squeak… !

“””!!!!!!”””

It contained the neck of a gray-haired, gray-bearded giant.

“Ah, father… !”

Beetle.

“Adolph, Ran, Blucher.
Grab Balak.”

“”…””

“Hurry!”

The generals barely moving at my shouts.

“Aaaaagh!
Let go, let go!
Fatherhee hee!”

Balak’s screams filled the conference room.

Another angle, another angle.

Rumika descends from the throne of fire and iron, holding her swollen belly wrapped around her dress.

“Khan Gong…
Why did you only serve your neck…”

Marianne, who had waited for him with Van Dark until the end, swallowed her deep cry.
It seems like just yesterday that I blocked his ultimate move with all my might.
Before she knew it, she gave him her back, and she even waited for him.
The impermanence of the passing years was like this.

“Hello.”

“Yes.”

“Collect the body of Lord Khan, and carve it out of wood to lie down until the rest of the body is recovered.”

“Yes!”

The Munmu and the White House were in an uproar.

“To think that Khan, who was famous as the great general of giants, died…”

“Isn’t there anyone who can surpass Alberic with individual prowess?”

“Eight!
This demon!
What are you talking about!
Isn’t His Majesty here?!”

“Your Majesty is getting fuller day by day, but how can you…”

There was no way this kind of gossip wouldn’t reach Rumika’s ears.

“It’s a big deal.
My brother is making a fuss.
We were the ones who broke the brunt.”

Therefore, it was necessary to quickly reorganize personnel for defense.

“With the death of Khan, the post of general is vacant.
Accordingly, he appointed Kamu Bernstein, his viceroy and superior general, as the general and at the same time appointed as the commander of the defense forces.
Commander-in-Chief Ezio will serve as second-in-command, and will prioritize supply, logistics, and conscription.
From today, immediately organize the refugee camp, manage the military rice, and bring the conscripts from the northern region to the demon castle.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Fortunately, Ezio agreed right away, as if he knew this would happen.

Civil servants immediately protested.

“Your majesty!
I am sorry to inform you, but His Highness your father suffered a major defeat in the Hydas River battle and retreated!
Since the enemy’s scouts are right in front of the Devil’s Castle, how can you not be immoral?!”

“It is!
Appointing a person who has not fulfilled his or her duties as a general is an overkill!”

“Please appoint a more competent person as the general and entrust the field command!”

“Choose a person skilled in the art of strategy from the great demon clan and give him the position of temporary defense commander!
He was promoted to the rank of general, but he suffered a crushing defeat in the previous battle!
We cannot avoid taking responsibility for this!”

Civil affairs officials took the lead in calling for my impeachment, and some even talked about the person to recommend for the post of general.
I know their intentions.
It is an intention to use this gap to plant their own people, weaken the kingship of the demon king, and strengthen their own power.

But… I don’t want to blame it
Because of me.
It’s all because I lost.
Foolishly, it was because of me, who came back safely with the blood of Khan and Van Dark.
It’s because of my ability, lacking and lacking.

Widely.

“?”

Angela holding my hand without anyone knowing.

“Don’t beat yourself up.
The lord did his best more than anyone else.
Conserving our power at least would not have been possible if it had not been for the lord.”

“Angie…”

A familiar scent that passed through my nose.
A fragrant shampoo scent flowing from blonde hair as if melting gold.
A strong wick that stood upright in it.

“Be alert.
There is no time to be discouraged.
Who else will the demon king rely on besides the lord?
Straighten your back right now and lift your head.”

A guy who is always willing.
The guy who silently guarded the sky.

What this guy said is right.
I woke up.
Yeah, don’t be discouraged.
The more times like this, the more you need to be strong.

Taking a step forward, he knelt down and shouted.

“Your majesty!”

“Speak.”

“Even though the warden was defeated, there is a plan to defeat the enemy, so please entrust me with the mission.
I will defend my country with death!”

Hit his head on the ground
Then Rumika looked at her with pitying eyes.

“Do not die.
If you die, what lingering will I have in this world?”

With these words, the movement to reject the supporters and supporters of the demon king stopped.
If the father dies, the demon king will die too, but who would dare to bring down the father?

Rumika sat cross-legged on her throne of fire and iron, pretending to be majestic.

“However, your resolve has been well received.
Listen you guys
Grand General Lion rebelled and died, and even then, didn’t his father deal with it?
The giant general took the rearguard, protecting the safety of the luggage and main force, and died, so he did his duty.
And who was the one who reached the Demon Castle while upholding his legacy, preserving power and protecting my people?
Wasn’t it the father and son of Jim?
The battle with the enemy is right around the corner, but it is impossible to leave the general’s seat vacant.
I’m going to appoint my viceroy and top general, Kamyu, to the general, and entrust him with the position of commander of the defense force this time!
Sirs, don’t say anything more!”

“””The castle is ruined, Your Majesty!””

***

Dag Dag Dag Dag Dag Dag-!Hee hee!

“Stop.”

The vampire officer raised his hand to stop the rushing messenger.
Its pale face and protruding fangs are impressive.
Behind them are skeleton soldiers in armor, golems made of mud, and golems made of stone.

“Whoa, whoa.”

For a messenger to arrive at night, it must be strange.
But here it is rather natural.
The vampire officer asked the messenger.

“This is the military camp of the Four Heavenly Kings, Desdymona.
What’s going on?”

“His Majesty the Demon King has sent an edict.
Let me see Desdemona.”

“…”

The messenger who brought the demon king’s message.
The number is six.

The vampire officer nodded his head, and his skeletal soldiers and golems opened the way left and right.

“Get off your horse.
It’s not in the military camp.”

“…”

Fight.
Those who deliver the demon king’s edict usually ride on horseback.
Since I heard the edict, I am the agent of the demon king who issued the edict.
I often ride comfortably on horseback, but I can’t really see this place as an ally.

Eventually the heralds dismounted, dragged, and walked by the reins.

Puhihing—.
Hee hee

The horses tremble in the gloomy atmosphere of the military camp.
An exceptionally large tent.
Somehow the air feels colder here.

Flutter.

“Desdymona.
The messenger sent by the demon king has arrived.”

“Stop by.”

A woman looking at a large crystal ball.
The voice was only that of a woman, and her hands were bones without flesh.
An ancient lich wearing a hooded puffy navy blue robe.
Where the eyes were supposed to be, only the skeleton and the shining blue eyes glowed coolly.

***

“Your Majesty, I’m back.”

“Oh, good job.
So, what did Desdemona say?”

“That is… I’m sorry to tell you…”

A messenger with a calm expression.
Just by looking at his expression, the result was obvious.

Quaang—!

The desk in front of Rumica was smashed to pieces, and the messenger flinched at her.
It’s not the royal conference room, it’s the devil’s office, so it’s fortunate that I’m the only one who sees this scene.

“What?!
How many days have I not moved on Jungang-ro?
You mean you still can’t move?!”

“Rumica.”

Even when I gently held her by the shoulder to calm her down, Rumika’s beautiful face was still blushing.
In fact, I am also deceived.
It was a predicted result, so I just mentally prepared.

“Whoa… What is the reason, you must be making an excuse.
What did you say?”

“There is a disruption in the supply of magical power, so it is difficult to operate the skeleton soldiers during the day…
They said progress was being delayed.”

“Ha, what reason to delay the skeleton soldier and the golem who don’t eat, drink, or rest… !
In the first place, if we lacked magic, we wouldn’t have been able to revive the undead army!”

Lumica’s Lament.

“Hello.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“… What do you think the real reason was?”

An unexpected question.
What would you expect from a messenger?
So, the messenger was smarter than I thought.

“That might be… It seems to have been touched by cunning people.”

“… Please tell me in detail.”

Rumika’s eyes shone bleakly.
It is a word that no messenger can say without care.
It could be criticized for slandering the Four Heavenly Kings, or pointed out for triggering a civil war by causing misunderstandings!
But the herald stiffened his mind and opened his mouth, like the horns of a buffalo on his head.

“In the tent of Desdymona, there was a document with the seal of the royal family of Amitie.”

“”!!”

Astonished

“Is that true?!”

“Yes. That’s right.
I saw it clearly with my own two eyes.
Golden Big Dipper drawn on a white and blue background.
It was definitely the pattern of the royal family of Amitie.
The letter that revealed the pattern was on Desdimona’s desk.”

Rumika clenched her teeth at the messenger’s words.

“Hello.
Is there anyone outside?
Summon the command in the conference room.
Right Now.”

“Yes!”

Command quickly assembled.
All of the corps commanders and above attended.

“… It seems that Desdymona’s participation in the war was delayed for these reasons.
The Queen of the Stars?”

“I have a royal seal, but I have never approached Desdymona.”

“Then it must have been Catherine who approached.”

The troubles of the commanding department deepened.
If it was simply Desdimona’s whim – write it as an errand and read it – there would be room for intervention by paying a price.

“If Catherine had intervened, she would have a hard time convincing me.”

She is the word of Anne, who was directly duke and bitten into a corner, so she is more trustworthy.
The atmosphere in the middle is heavy.
Balak immediately grumbled.

“Chit, it’s a situation where Ghost Dragon’s special ability is needed.
A vicious girl devises a wicked plan like a girl.
… What. Don’t stab me in the side.”

Even if he pays attention…
My superior is a woman, but what if she mocks me for being a woman?

“It is not wrong.
A child who has no strength to stand in front of her has her own poison.
I will take a break for a while.”

Rumika didn’t care much and passed it over.
Phew, good luck

***

On the way to the toilet during recess.
I saw a familiar face waiting with her handmaid, Mercy.
Long pink hair, dark circles and pale complexion.
When she sees me, she comes this way.

“Ann. What’s up?
It’s not warm inside.”

It’s still early fall, but I’m worried for nothing.

“I want to talk for a moment.”

“Okay.”

“Come here.
I have something to tell you.”

At Anne’s words, I took out her talisman and hit her sound barrier.
Ann bit her maid for a moment with her glance.

“You may speak now.”

“Thank you, Cough Cough.
Desdimona’s protest this time, what are you planning?”

“I think I want to cut my throat right now, but…
I can’t afford that.
I have to pull it in somehow.”

“When you say ‘somehow’… ?”

“I’m going to go and intimidate you.”

“…”

“I’ll yell at you, I’ll crush you.
Balak is right.
Desdymona’s power is absolutely necessary.
Bone Dragon and Ghost Dragon especially.
Nene isn’t there, and the Black Wyvern unit has been annihilated by Calz’s rebellion…”

“Des Dimona, I heard that she was a recluse to the extent that she did not even participate in local wars.
Do you think you will join the war if you threaten me?”

She was hit on the head.

“So, I, the government official, vice-king, and general, should go myself.
… It will be difficult, but.”

“You know, Coke, that it is difficult for you to do it yourself.
By the way.
The elder lich that even the former demon king couldn’t bring out, Koloc, she ignored the edict of the demon king, Koloc, would you listen to what the general said?”

Ann’s calm tone pricked her weakness.
Knowing that, the demon king of the previous generation would have engaged in the war in earnest long ago.
She is the one who did not engage in full-fledged warfare even when Nene was present.
Can we, who lost the previous battle, do it?
Even if I go in person and threaten, threaten?

“As long as her absence is the reason for the defeat, Kolok, it is natural that you are angry.
I want to do it a thousand times, and a thousand times, and a thousand times.
However, the person who will become the king cannot be moved only by emotions.
You need to come up with cool-headed, cold, and realistic countermeasures.”

“Then what are you going to do?”

“I have prepared this place to tell you my own way about it.”

Seductive.

“Really?!
What?”

“If Desdymona is not going to send out, Coke, why do you think it stopped near the main road?
I should have just stayed in the snowy mountains and tundra to the north.”

“I heard and saw it.
Umm… Do you think you have something to gain?”

“Right now, both countries are fighting with more soldiers and dragons than in any battle in the last 100 years.
There are also many dead.”

“No way… You mean you’re out to harvest corpses using necromancy?”

“Yes.”

The Elder Lich, Desdemona.
Its main specialty is the proliferation of skeleton soldiers through necromantic techniques.
The subordinates are vampires or golems.
The former demon king, who was concerned about its explosive proliferation, was reluctant to borrow the power of the hermit Desdymona.
If she decides to change her mind, she will have an internal enemy that is stronger than an external enemy.

Said Anne through her cough.

“Collock, the intention is important.
What did Catherine convince her to do?
It’s hard to see that Des Dimona covets her money or power.
Cough cole, her seclusion period was too long for her.
Since she was already the Four Heavenly Kings, she would have been able to enjoy her money and power to the fullest.”

But.
Desdymona was already a lich when Khan went to war.
The last period as a lich is at least 500 years.
He is not for lack of money and power.

“She will reign as a third force between our Allies and Catherine’s forces.
If you take all the corpses near the Hydas River, Kolok.”

“Um…
Drink some water first.”

“Thank you.”

Klopp, Klopp.

Ann drank the water from the water bottle I handed her and sighed.

“I’m not interested in money or power, so why did I come out?”

Then Anne whispered in a low voice.
Despite the soundproof barrier, be careful.
Hiding the shape of her mouth.

Whisper.

“!!!
Is it really?”

It was quite an adventurous advice, but her eyes were full of confidence.

“Yes.
When she inquired Stella as the same wizard.
When I guessed why Nene and her were close.
Rumor has it that Desdymona is not from the demon tribe.
And given the information that she wasn’t a necromancer to begin with, she’s very likely.
In fact, so are the types of diseases she deals with.”

“… I’ll have to check it out for myself.”

“Are you okay?
You must be extremely incompatible with the general’s ability, right?”

Yes.
Skeletons, golems, etc. Cannot be the target of mental magic.
Superb for me.

“This is a time when miracles and wisdom are needed rather than magic.
You just have to bring someone who is the opponent’s weakness.
Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.
Oh, don’t ever say that I told you this.
To anyone.”

“Why?”

She put her hands together politely and said, with long straight pink hair.

“The Demon King’s army is divided, and there will be people who will be displeased if it becomes known that outsiders have spoken and judged these things.”

Just as I have to curse at my brother, the devil must also curse at the demon king.

“And the general needs absolute support.
Didn’t I just see you at the meeting?
At times like this, the general has to establish his position by making a contribution.”

“I’m sorry that I seem to be taking your credit.”

Then Anne laughed lightly.

“For the general to gain strength and win the battle.
It is also for me and my brother.
Above all, my words do not carry as much weight as the words of the general.”

“Thank you.
I’ll borrow your tummy bag.”

“Meeting time is over.
Come on.”

Ann said calmly and moved her steps.

***

“While I am away, I will ask the deputy commander to prepare defenses.
If you ask Ran about the deployment of troops and the installation of traps and obstacles, there will be no big problems.
Ran, like Pervert, is obsessed with details, so he will answer any question without hesitation.”

“Right.
Your Majesty is also worried about it, so have a good trip.”

Jiying—.

Received a modest farewell and departed for the dimension gate.
I got the coordinates from the messenger, so I was able to go straight to Stella’s portal where she had regained her magic.

“Is it here?”

“I am full of aura.
I felt it in the ‘Cursed Lands’ near the former Lightblinger Garrison, but it is really powerful.”

The characters I brought are the Lich Desdymona’s Hard Counter, the Saint of the Sun and the Holy Knights of Amitie.

Jerk, jerk, jerk.

In the middle of the night, I approached Desdymona’s military camp.
The pale-faced vampire officer raised his hand.

“Stop.
Who are you?”

Answered right away.

“Get down and stretch out, you bastard.”