1478 times. Who appointed you as the great warrior of the human race?
The guard’s cries were calm.
This is because the distance is far away and the risk factors are not noticeable.
Elio looked closely at the Black Mountain area.
He just doesn’t have a sense of direction but he can boast that his memory is better than others.
indeed! A few places looked familiar.
Soon I remembered one by one the events of a long time ago when I went to meet Hecharon the warchief of Gigantas.
Chief Karak of Gigantas and Kum….
And the name of Annette the daughter of the Astaroid chieftain came to mind.
‘Did Annette come a little while ago too?’
She hoped that if she had come she would have gone back alive.
When he remembered the names of Gigantas and Astaroids he had met in the past he muttered inadvertently.
“It’s not that my brain is bad.”
Although it was only 5 years in this world to him it was about 80 years ago so it was worth shouting about.
Syncrair and Apostle Anna Ramakrish glanced at him with puzzled faces.
He didn’t look at the black mountain but suddenly his head was burning so that’s it.
Synclair asked quietly.
“What do you mean?”
“Ah looking at the black mountain reminds me of things from the past.”
“The adventure from five years ago?”
“uh.”
“Then why did you suddenly talk about your hair?”
“I was impressed all over again because it came to mind so vividly.”
“….”
Synclair looked at me with startled eyes and then quickly looked away.
Wouldn’t it have been about 50 years ago? It’s only natural if it happened 5 years ago but is it even admirable?
When the conversation between the two ended Anna Apostle opened her mouth.
“Is that the black mountain you were talking about?”
“yes. Does it resemble the place where the Apostle received the oracle?”
“I don’t know yet. “I think we’ll have to get a little closer to find out.”
Elio nodded her head.
She was so far away that she could still barely make out the mountain peaks so she deserved it.
The knights and musketeers who heard that it was a black mountain rushed to the deck.
It is a time when everyone is watching with anxious hearts.
Something rose up like a swarm of bees in front of the black mountain.
Humans who experienced Baarak and Astaroid realized that they were demons.
A scream like a guard’s scream rang out.
“Demon! “The demons are coming!”
This time I didn’t even give directions.
This was because most of the people already aboard the airship were watching from the deck.
Someone rang the bell like crazy.
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
They must have been quite surprised to see that they did not stop even after the promised number of bell ringings.
The knights and musketeers looked straight ahead with faces of shock and fear.
The airships following behind suddenly came forward and lined up in a long line.
The formation was prepared for battle.
The wizard waiting in the cabin came out holding a crystal ball.
“His Excellency Count Lagoa Commander-in-Chief asks if that black mountain is the Mountain of Revelation.”
Elio answered on behalf of Apostle Anna.
She said “She said that the Apostle Anna said that she was distant and that it was still difficult to confirm her.”
The wizard relayed Count Lagoa’s words to the crystal ball.
The wizard who was looking into the crystal ball asked Count Lagoa again.
“Your Excellency is asking if that is the mountain you were talking about.”
“That is correct.”
The wizard looked at the crystal ball and said ‘You are correct.’
After that the wizard who had been staring at the crystal ball for a long time approached Elio.
“dismissal.”
“why?”
“The Commander-in-Chief said he would leave this battle to you.”
“Tell me not to talk nonsense.”
A harsh sound came out of Elio’s mouth.
He was envious of the fact that he knew nothing about the conquering army and was leaving it to them.
The wizard could not utter a single word and quietly returned to the cabin.
The knights and musketeers around him were also silent just looking at Count Lagoa’s complexion.
Elio turned his head straight ahead again.
There were as many demons coming as the number of Baarak and Astaroids combined.
I admit that Archduke Knauf has led a difficult battle.
But is he now entrusting the battle to himself who is only a member of the staff and has no authority?
And in a battle that you are sure to lose?
Maybe humans will be exterminated in this battle?
To say it is nonsense is not enough.
When Elio did not hide his displeasure Synclair spoke cautiously.
“Don’t be upset. “I guess it was because I had no hope other than Master.”
“It should have been that way from the beginning.”
But the conquering army eluded him.
They must have believed that the Imperial Army’s new weapons could conquer the Abyss.
If the Abyss had not been the base of the evil god Shaitin their plan would have gone as planned.
But the Abyss is not just the abode of Ushas Undra as it is known.
The owner of the Abyss is the evil god Shaitin.
Of course it may be a difficult idea to accept from the perspective of an imperialist who believes in Manaptras but you cannot forever block the sun with your palm.
The truth will come out someday.
By now Archduke Knauf would have known that the Abyss was not Ushas Undra’s residence.
Perhaps he sensed the failure of the Abyss conquest.
That’s why Archduke Knauf was even more obnoxious.
He thought he could communicate with him through his common student named Sync Lair.
In fact he came to visit us before the departure ceremony and gave us various warnings.
But the results were disastrous.
He was said to be on the staff but no one asked his opinion and he had no command.
Even the Imperial troops riding in the same airship were not under his command so he said.
Could it be that he had no choice since the emperor hated him?
How is he going to protect Sync Lair’s rights while treating himself like that?
Elio who was gritting his teeth looked around once again.
Both the knight and the musketeer were only watching their own thoughts.
A bitter smile appeared on Elio’s lips when he saw Synclair and Anna Apostle for the last time.
I wanted to get at least those two people out of the Abyss.
After thinking about that Elio slowly climbed up onto the bow railing.
Archduke Knauf said he would entrust the battle to himself but that was meaningless.
He has no command authority so what else can he do if left to him?
It is nothing more than a noble expression of ‘Please fight on your own like you have done until now.’
Elio took a step onto the cloud made of Tornubis.
In an instant the faces of the knights and musketeers turned bright colors.
Soon the cloud carrying Elio flew quickly in front of the airship.
Elio moved forward as far as he could.
This is because the farther the distance between the airship and the demons the more advantageous it is for the airship to be able to fire.
Elio who was approaching the demons looked young.
Unexpectedly he saw monsters among the demons.
After defeating his high-ranking demon Astaroid I thought another high-ranking demon would come but that wasn’t the case.
The surviving Astaroids as well as Baarak came back.
Between them were giant wyverns wyverns and an enormous number of Palex Menti (giant mantises) and black vultures (black eagles).
It was surprising even if I understood it because flying-type demons were rare.
Since the Black Mountain is just a stone’s throw away it’s safe to think of it as the final battle but what about monsters?
At that time two demons stepped forward dividing the group of Astaroids.
They were Astaroid and Dragonian.
‘They are monarchs.’
It was clear that the Demon Lord had a presence that could not be compared to that of Astaroid a high-level Demon.
Sure enough?
The Astaroids spoke first.
“I am Lord Kinerot Vishnich. And next to me is Lord Hydroxy Meneroses. Are you Elio Lagoa lord from Tameion?”
“Yes.”
“I heard from Iskandar that you are a great human warrior?”
“That’s also true.”
“Who appointed you as the great warrior of the human race? Surely it’s not Manaptras?”
“I am myself.”
“….”
Kinerot and Hydroxy looked at Elio with startled eyes.
He became a great human warrior on his own without anyone asking him to? I don’t know what bullshit this is.
Elio asked this time.
“I also have a question. Are there any other demons around here? Why is it only Astaroid and Barak?”
Hydroxy asked back.
“What do you mean by asking?”
Hydroxy a Dragonian showed no expression at all on his face.
Elio said looking at Hydroxy who had a reptilian face.
“Baarak and Astaroid ran away after fighting the airship yesterday and today. So I thought other high-ranking demons would come this time. however….”
Elio pointed behind him with his hand.
Hydroxy said coldly.
“Astaroid and Baarak who ran away have come back?”
“yes. Other monsters are only numerous and have no presence.”
Elio’s tone was relaxed.
The monsters were pitch black but one shot from the Imperial Army’s improved magic cannon would have pulverized them.
Of course the demon lords and the Astaroid Baarak tribe alone have tremendous power.
Still it was clear that it was less than expected.
If this is all there is hope for the conquest army.
Maybe one or two airships could return to the empire.
Kinerot poured cold water on Elio who was envisioning a very hopeful future.
“It is as you said. Unfortunately the only high-ranking demons in this area with the ability to fly are the Astaroids and Baarak. The demon lord on the holy mountain is just me and Hydroxy. If it weren’t for that airship humans wouldn’t have come near the holy mountain. But you look like a Burakwi tribe… you have an amazing talent.”
Kinerot showed interest in the clouds to see if there was anything he believed in.
“It’s called Tornuvis… This is probably the first time you’ll see it. “It’s a skill that makes me secretly amazed every time I use it.”
“To reward you for showing me something amazing I’ll give you one last chance. Take the humans back with you. “This place is not permitted for humans.”
Elio answered firmly.
“I also have no intention of living here with the humans. “If we just destroy the magic stone in the black mountain we can go back.”
“You’re crazy. I couldn’t believe it but they were really aiming for Shaitin’s essence. This is the final warning. Even though your abilities are superior among demon lords… give up.”
“hey. Nine out of twelve airships were destroyed on the way here. Do you think I would go back with the black mountain in front of me? I warn you too. I have no feelings towards demons or monarchs. If you want to live get out of the way.”
Kinerot shook his head and said.
“Then there is nothing we can do.”
Kinerot spread his nine pairs of wings wide.
Hydroxy also used polymorph to take the form of a dragon.
First Kinerot holding a flaming sword flew towards Elio.
When Kinerot swung his sword flames and lightning fell on Elio.
Elio destroyed the flames with the Void Sword and dodged the thunderbolts with Lee Hyeong-hwanwi’s divine method.
Elio and Kinerot who were flying towards each other collided.
Soon a sword exchange took place between the two.
Every time the void sword and the flaming sword collided thunder sounded loudly.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Kwaang-!
The fight between the two was so intense that Hydroxy just spun around in the distance.
Elio who had fought against the Astaroid Transcendent in the past did not let down his guard against her lord.
As the monarch of the Abyss Kinerot was strong.
He was one level higher than the demon lords he met in Tameion.
The difference of that one level was so great that even Elio could not overpower his opponent in an instant.
Kinerott was equally surprised.
The power of the Astaroids comes from their wings.
Each pair of wings contained supreme power and even though all nine pairs were used it was struggling to hold on.
He instinctively knew that the Lord of Tameon was stronger than him.
‘It can’t go on like this.’
He struck away his opponent’s sword with his flaming sword and then quickly widened the distance.
Breath poured out of Hydroxy’s mouth as he watched for an opportunity when Elio caught up with him.
Grumbling!
Elio who was aiming for Kine Lot was unable to avoid it and was swept away by her breath.
‘Ah!’ came from the mouths of the knights and musketeers watching from the airship. An exclamation burst out.