Entrance to the Demon World (9)

Morning of the second day in the demon world.

As soon as I woke up, I woke up with unpleasant air.

There were no attacks during the night, but as the sun rose, the cries of monsters echoed across the plain.

When I gathered myself and came out, a red fog was covering my eyes.

“The main army of the Demon King’s army hasn’t arrived yet.”

“During the last battle, the Demon King’s army suffered significant losses. They probably retreated to the vicinity of the Demon King’s Castle.”

“Well. “They probably don’t know that we have entered the demon world.”

The prediction that going over the hill would be swarming with monsters was wrong.

It was strangely quiet since the monster had attacked just once before.

Thanks to this, we may be able to explore the construction of the garrison.

Rather, I was anxious because nothing happened.

“First of all, it would be better to observe the situation and not move forward too hastily.”

Everyone seemed to agree with Arne’s advice, but Catalina frowned.

“Does this make sense? It’s an empty plain with nothing in it. “You just have to move forward and occupy the plain.”

“It’s too dangerous. It is too large to be a garrison and the possibility of being surrounded is too high.”

“If you’re surrounded, you can just break through. Why are you so scared?”

“…You’re the only one who would seriously think about such a stupid plan.”

“There will be no knight as timid as you.”

When the argument started to spread again, the two people were separated.

Perhaps it was the effect of the fog, but Arne had become more sensitive.

Even though Catalina was no different from usual, she was openly showing signs of displeasure.

“Everyone stop. Are we planning to fight among ourselves in the middle of enemy territory?”

“But leader…!”

“Arne. “I know how you feel, but bear with it.”

Arne purses his lips with dissatisfied eyes.

Looking at that, Catalina snorted.

“You stop too. Don’t waste your energy unnecessarily.”

“Aren’t you frustrated? “Can you afford to waste time here?”

“I know. Still, if you move hastily, you could end up in big trouble.”

Both Max and Catalina were right.

Instead, I stepped forward and intervened.

“While Max builds a garrison with the knights, we will scout down the plains.”

At that moment, Kayla and Tyria scouted the surrounding area and reported.

“There are monsters wandering around. But most of them are just miscellaneous people.”

“We don’t see any intention to attack us. “I’m just wandering nearby.”

After listening to what we said, Max calmly thought about it and made a decision.

“I will deliver an order to dispatch personnel to build a garrison in the central battlefield. Alec. “I’ll leave it to you.”

“Yes. All right. “Let’s get back quickly.”

“There might be a monster attack on the way, so do your best.”

It will probably take three days for someone to arrive from the central battlefield.

It will then take a considerable amount of time to build the garrison.

Max’s knights decided to guard the base on the hill.

In the meantime, Catalina and I decided to go down to the plains and scout.

Catalina smiled with satisfaction at the thought of finally being able to use a sword.

“We’ll go east, so Catalina goes west. “I’ll be back before the sun sets.”

“Okay, let’s go quickly. “I’ve been itching since morning!”

He immediately took out his great sword and swung it in the air.

The blade flashed red with tremendous wind pressure.

However, Malcolm, who was guarding the side, stared at Catalina with a nervous expression.

His eyes were full of tension and his expression was stiff.

“Malcolm. Are you okay?”

“Yes. “I don’t care.”

“Don’t push yourself too hard. If you’re having a hard time, it’s okay to stay here.”

“Then who will stop you?”

That’s also true. Because she is the only person who can accept Catalina’s temperament.

The person who has the most difficulty after entering the demon world is Malcolm.

I can fight, but I doubt if my skills will show up.

“I’m just planning to do reconnaissance and then come back. There is no need to follow you.”

“No. I will also follow.”

Catalina tried to stop him, but Malcolm got up and put on his armor.

As I grabbed my shield while drawing my long sword, my fighting spirit came to life.

“If anything happens, set off emergency fireworks right away. But it will summon a demon, so be careful.”

“Okay. There’s no need to use it anyway.”

Catalina starts going down the hill without saying goodbye.

Looking at that scene, Max shook his head and clicked his tongue.

“Seohyun. “Can you go with Catalina?”

“Even if I tell you, you won’t listen.”

“I’m worried that if I do that, I might end up putting myself at risk.”

“I think that situation has happened a few times. Have a little faith in Catalina.”

“It’s not that I don’t trust her, but…” ” “

Max frowned and sighed, as if he had nothing more to say.

He says this because he too is worried about Catalina.

I knew that what she hated most was useless worrying.

“More than anything, I have Malcolm by my side. “If it’s really dangerous, Malcolm will step in.”

Last time, when we fought with Catherine, Catalina charged into the Demon King’s army alone.

Max took her, who had fainted, back to the camp.

It might be okay if the two people were separated, but if they were together, it was okay to worry less.

“Then let’s go too.”

“Okay. Be careful.”

After waving one last time, I prepared to go down the hill.

The sun will set quickly, so the time to scout will be that short.

My colleagues had already prepared and were waiting for me.

“Let’s leave right away.”

“Yes. “I was waiting.”

While everyone was finishing preparations, Erina was alone with her gaze elsewhere.

I was staring over a hill covered in red fog.

When I took the sword and moved, Erina seemed to have come to her senses and came back to my side.

He was making an expression more unknown than before.

“Is there anything you’re worried about?”

“Yes? “No.”

“If anything happens, please tell me right away.”

On the contrary, I felt anxious because Erina was quiet.

Especially after coming to the demon world, it felt like my mind was somewhere else.

Of course, I didn’t turn a blind eye during the battle.

I felt like my mind was focused somewhere else.

Even that was disguised as nothing, but I could tell.

Even if others don’t realize it, they know Erina better than anyone else.

***

“I don’t understand why Catalina is left to its own devices.”

After everyone left, Arne grumbled to Max.

Max, who could not have been unaware of that feeling, scratched his head and made a troubled expression.

I knew about Catalina’s notoriety, but I didn’t know it would be this bad.

Max, who had been on the battlefield with her, also went beyond what she expected.

“Arne. “If not her, there are very few people who can conquer the demon world.”

“Yes. I admit that. But if you go wild and run wild, it means nothing.”

“Considering the achievements they have made, who can stop them from acting as they please?”

“I can’t believe someone like that received the title of knight commander. “I cannot admit it.”

“That is not for you to decide.”

As Arne’s voice began to raise, Rek and Hex stepped in to calm him down.

“Vice-captain. “I can’t send it back now.”

“Is it so. “Your skills are better than ours, so you can understand even if your personality is a bit grumpy.”

“You guys keep your mouths shut. “Before I got really angry.”

“No way. Why are you doing this to us? Still, aren’t we better than Catalina?”

“At least we never disobeyed orders.”

Instead of calming down the problem, it only incited more anger.

Max, who was worried that Arne might get sick if things continued like this, patted her on the shoulder.

“Arne. “For now, let’s focus on our work.”

“Ha… I understand.”

While Alec called in men from the central battlefield, they had to guard supplies and tents on the hill.

And not long after, the cries of monsters began to echo beyond the other side.

At the same time, everyone stood up and took out their weapons.

“Look. “If it weren’t for us, they wouldn’t have been surrounded either.”

“Okay. “I understand, but let’s focus on the battle for now.”

How condescending Arne will be when he returns from reconnaissance later.

Just thinking about it made him feel sick, but Max focused his mind.

A group of Nagas coming up the back of the hill. From the looks of it, it seemed to be the remnants of the Demon King’s army.

It seems like they are rushing in recklessly because there are only a few people.

We decided to let them know firmly that they were mistaken.