Chapter 563 – 45. Dejac Empire – A Rapidly Changing Situation (10)

“What kind of situation is this again?”

Valdes looked at the imperial castle with flames and smoke rising in the distance and made a dumbfounded expression.

Burning red flames and black smoke are by no means a minor accident.

Wasn’t there a huge explosion just a few tens of seconds ago?

‘But in the imperial city?’

The central institution of the vast Dejak Empire.

The most important base is the imperial castle where the emperor resides.

The layers of defensive magic and barriers created under the leadership of the Imperial Magic Tower were quite difficult even for him.

Moreover, now that representatives from each country have gathered, the country boasts an even more impenetrable defense.

But who on earth carried out this terrorist attack?

“Did I mistake the date?”

I said something stupid to myself, but of course it couldn’t be like that.

Even if something like that had happened, it would have been reminded at the hero party or around people.

If so, it means that it is not one’s own but a third force.

‘There is no one under my command who would do something like this on their own. So then…’

Kwaang—!

“Tsk.”

I can’t afford to just think about it.

In the end, it is clear that the answer lies in the imperial castle.

Valdez is running towards the imperial castle.

“Where are you going?!”

Two girls jumped in to block him as he ran in the opposite direction from the others.

“Princess. Miss Lacoco.”

6th princess Evangeline and Elim Racoco, daughter of a military general.

In the academy, or rather in the system, they were the two with the most experience, excluding the three in the hero party and the magic tower.

“Didn’t you hear the evacuation warning?”

“Quickly, let’s run away together!”

Even so, we could never be said to be close, but you still worry about us by blocking our future like this.

Although I was quite grateful and honored, it was a hindrance at the moment.

However, it is not possible to reveal one’s inner thoughts as they are.

Valdez looked at the two in turn with serious and determined eyes.

“I know. Of course I heard it. But I’m a member of the hero party. I’m not supposed to run away from something like this.”

“B-but…”

“…There are knights and wizards from the magic tower in the imperial castle. If the circumstances arise, the magic tower lord will come forward, and His Excellency the General may come.”

“But I have to go. I’m a member of the hero party. To me, that’s a source of pride.”

“Ugh.”

“Well, on the other hand, it might be a hindrance.”

Elim Lacoco doesn’t hesitate to say things that could be hurtful in an attempt to stop him somehow.

Valdez smiled slightly and raised his sword.

Wooooong─

“Wow…?!”

“M-Master…?”

“At least it won’t be a hindrance. Then.”

Valdez, who did not want to waste any more time, kicked off the ground and ran out.

The two girls could only stare blankly at the back of a boy who was younger than them, but much stronger.

“Spread out.”

Words filled with will move mana and make black smoke disappear.

When the green dragon Eleniak’s vision cleared, he looked around.

It was a close call, but fortunately, we were able to deploy the shield in time to protect everyone.

“Ugh…”

“Geez, ugh. What’s going on…”

“Aww, the head.”

Nevertheless, the aftermath of an attack that could not be completely prevented.

There were many people who had no injuries but complained of headaches.

‘Raid, who on earth?’

Who in the system really does this except themselves?

Of course, some who did not know the situation were making a fuss, saying it was an attack by demons.

“It’s loud. I’m not sure yet, so stay quiet.”

“Town.”

“…Hiccup.”

Silencing the bothers, she winked at her maiden name Claudy and her 1st princess Mercedes.

I don’t know what the attacker’s purpose was, but if they were alone, they wouldn’t suddenly be attacked.

After receiving a signal from Eleniak, they quickly left the conference room, taking the fainted Marie with them.

‘Well then, the emperor…’

Emperor Dejac, who did not want to protect him, but had no choice but to put up a shield together and was safe.

As soon as the smoke cleared, dozens of knights and wizards gathered by his side to escort him.

The reason why he did not leave the place like others despite the sudden attack was simple.

“How dare someone…!”

Pride as an emperor who will rule the entire continent in the future.

It was a dream that could not come true, but the emperor, who did not know that fact, did not want to avoid the attackers.

“What a bastard!! Reveal yourself!!”

The emperor shouts loudly to those around him and personally provokes criminals.

Even for Eleniak, who had not yet figured out the identity and location of the enemy, it was a willing action.

‘I didn’t notice until the attack came. ‘Who the hell is this?’

“Your Majesty, are you safe?”

However, the culprit called Nao was not visible, and what appeared instead were the four elders of the Magic Tower, who could be said to be the emperor’s henchmen.

Eleniak, who heard his identity from Valdes, looked at him with disapproving eyes.

But something unexpected happened.

“Stop, Sven.”

“Your Majesty?”

“Why are you here?”

“Yes…? What do you mean?”

An unusual atmosphere.

From the beginning, the plan was to prevent anyone from approaching the emperor, but the guards who read the air were wary of the 4th elder Sven and showed hostility. In fact, they were like beasts raised only for the emperor.

“I know you well.”

“…”

“Even if you happened to be around here, you’re not the kind of person who would come to a dangerous place out of concern for me.”

“.. Haha.”

Sven laughs at the merciless disparaging criticism.

His expression was distorted like that of a monster.

“Ah, yes. That’s right.”

“Was it this guy?”

Looking at that, not only Eleniak but also everyone else present was able to understand.

It was this man who led this terrorist attack, or at least carried it out.

“This is outrageous. I feel bad. You know me so well!!”

With Sven’s shout, countless magic circles were drawn on the floor.

The castle was supposed to be blocked from transfer magic, and magic circles suddenly appeared in the center.

Before he could stop it, hundreds of monsters appeared above him.

“This…”

“Yes, you bastard…!!”

They were chimera monsters that were known to be handled by demons and had a form that was clearly different from regular monsters.

“This time you betrayed me and turned to the side of the demons again?!”

The Emperor shouted in anger at having been betrayed, or rather, at having been stabbed in the back by someone like Sven.

I can’t believe you turn your back on me so easily just because you seem to have a slight advantage.

He was angry at being betrayed by a mere traitorous doppelganger who he thought was playing into his hands.

“On the side of the demons? I’m sorry, but that’s wrong.”

Sven grinned.

“I’m tired of having someone under me now. Kkekeuheuk. Kyahaha!! Now I will rule the world!!”

“Crazy guy.”

Eleniak couldn’t stop the curses from coming out of his mouth.

I don’t know what they did, but a doppelganger rebelled on his own.

Especially in this place where representatives from all countries are gathered.

In particular, I don’t know about other things, but I can find myself in five, or even three, fingers on the continent.

“You’re stupid. Did you really think you could defeat the dragon by attacking?”

Even if this incident is resolved well, the defenses of the conference hall will become even stronger.

Suppressing her frustration, she raised her hand to blow Sven’s head off.

“And you bitch are arrogant.”

“What?”

Kwaang-!!

The floor suddenly collapsed and a figure protruded from underneath.

That was a blow that I couldn’t even defend against.

“Ugh…!”

After receiving her untimely blow, Eleniak quickly came to her senses and identified Sven’s sympathizer.

And he frowned.

“What…?”

“Kyahahahaha!!”

“Krrr…”

“Go, Your Excellency?!”

Escalor Destrop, General of the Dejac Empire.

There she was, with her red eyes.

While everyone is panicking, Escalor takes advantage of the opportunity and punches Eleniak repeatedly.

Although he quickly blocked it with magic, his fists were so fast that his defense was limited.

‘They say they’re making it in a hurry, but it’s all broken.’

I know it’s strong, but this was more than that.

It’s not just that the body is transcendental, it feels like every attack is full power.

Since hand-to-hand combat is not his specialty, Eleniak lost a player and became very picky.

I feel like I want to deliver a powerful blow, but I am only concerned about defense.

The general seemed to know this and did not even give him a chance to gather mana.

Using her attack magic itself was not difficult, but her mediocre power would not be a hindrance to her.

“…!!!”

The emperor was astonished by the fierce battle taking place in the air.

It is thought that the general can deal with the dragon as long as the environment is right, so this is not a problem.

But why did she join hands with Sven and launch this attack?

‘It’s a big deal. ‘I left my jewelry in the bedroom.’

General Escalor is the result of human experiments using the corpse of a dragon.

As the foundation is strong, so are the risks.

So, it goes without saying that you have a leash.

It was in the form of a gem that only reacted to the blood of the royal family so that hunting dogs could not break its leash and its exact identity could not be known.

Since humans with the power of dragons must be controlled, it is inevitable that the jewels have grown.

Because of this, it was very difficult to always carry it with me, so I kept it in my bedroom except for special occasions.

But I never thought it would become such a big bad news.

‘No. Even bail might not work.’

The Emperor has talents commensurate with his great ambitions.

I quickly figured out that something was not normal about the general.

Hehe. I guess the general’s leash is portable as expected?”

“…”

“Well, nothing will go well just because it exists. Haha!!”

He’s usually an annoying guy, but he’s become this annoying guy.

The emperor frowned and surveyed the situation.

The guards are busy slaying the chimera monster, and the dragon’s hands and feet are tied.

And even support that showed no sign of coming.

‘This is the worst.’

It’s been about 10 years since the war with the demons ended.

Cold sweat broke out from the emperor’s back as he faced the first crisis in a long time.