◈ 552. [Evil Side] Impregnable
Lake Kingdom.
Area 10, where the deepest darkness lurks. Among them, the center of malice where the deepest
darkness rises like a cloud.
The place where the demon king resides –
the royal castle.
However, Manmajeon Hall, which had always been boiling quietly, was now very noisy and cluttered.
That’s because it was being invaded.
thud! Kugu Palace… … !
The forces that tightly surrounded the capital poured out an onslaught without rest. The barrier surrounding the capital was holding on, but it vibrated violently.
[Kuk!]
Cromwell, the second-ranked Nightmare Corps leader and Devil Guards Corps leader who was in charge of protecting the castle, repaired the barrier and trembled.
《That crazy salamander is definitely… … !]
Those attacking the castle are none other than the Black Dragon Corps.
It was an army directly led by Nightbringer, the true black dragon (眞黑龍), the leader of the nightmare corps and the king of the black dragons.
The black dragon family, covered in dense black scales, spread their wings and circled around the capital, pouring black flames.
《… .]
With his sporadic black hair flying and his golden dragon face shining, the Night Bringer stood at a distance and commanded his onslaught of clans.
Cromwell gnashed his teeth inside the royal castle as he glared at the Night Bringer.
《Really rebelling is like a mad Gwangryong bastard… … !]
The power of execution itself was different from the other Nightmare Corps commanders who only teased Mani when he rebelled.
The Night Bringer really rebelled against the Demon King and was about to actually invade.
And in front of the power of the mighty Black Dragon Corps, the other Corps were repeatedly defeated.
In the end, they were driven and rushed and had to inherit the defense line to the capital here, and suddenly they were in the shape of a defensive battle with the capital.
《Even if the King of Kings wasn’t absent… … !》
Cromwell glanced inside the castle.
The King of Kings – The Demon King was in hiding again.
From selecting monsters to invade the royal family to designating power blessings (dark events) bestowed by the King of Kings, everything was left to Cromwell, and he sank into the nightmare again and disappeared. To find out what ‘the person’ is.
Because of this, after the White Night, the Great Emperor of Magic, collapsed. In all five invasions that followed, Cromwell’s hand-selected corps sortied. But now that was the limit.
The Black Dragon Corps, which declared treason, invaded the castle, and the Demon Guard, the direct escort of the Demon King, had to fight the Black Dragons at the forefront.
Cromwell was also very busy.
Her first purpose was not to destroy people, but to protect the safety of the demon king, so the showdown with the black dragon was more urgent than invasion of people.
However, it is impossible not to invade the royal family.
So Cromwell made a decision.
to subcontract to another subordinate.
“Your Excellency!”
one of the demon guards rushed over and shouted, saluting Cromwell.
《The corps commander you summoned is here!》
《Come in.》
After a while, a small demon stepped into the throne room.
The demon, nervously swallowing dry saliva, had a small and dwarf physique. Its body was red and it had two horns on its head.
A pair of small wings on its back. Even the tail, which is unique to demons, extended below the buttocks.
Imp.
The smallest, insignificant, and cruel army of demons. It was the imp lord, Low, who led the imp corps.
《Did you call the couple, Your Excellency!》
Imp Corps Commander Lowe saluted Cromwell with a tense face.
Cromwell is the strongest demon who commands all the demonic corps currently lurking in the Lake Kingdom.
The power of the demon species is soon revealed by the size of its horns, and Cromwell, who has large and beautiful deer antlers, was an absolute strongman.
It was only natural for Lowe to have feelings of respect and fear for Cromwell, as he was an imp subordinate to him as a fellow devil.
《Yes, low.》
And Cromwell suddenly gave an absurd order.
《From now on, until the King of Kings returns, I will entrust you with full authority over the invasion of people.》
《Yes… … ?”
Lowe, who had been listening blankly, jumped up from his seat in fright before long.
“yes?! What are you saying all of a sudden? Is it a personal invasion? Besides, he said he had full authority?!”
“You know, right now I can’t afford to stop the Black Dragon Corps.”
Cromwell crossed his arms and let out a sigh.
《However, invasion of royalties is King Wangjung’s wish and command… … can’t help but run That’s why I needed someone to take over the overall command instead of me.”
“I understand why… But why do you want me… … .]
《That’s because you’re the smartest among us demons.》
I appreciated the compliment, but even so, this was a separate issue.
Lowe tried to refuse somehow, but Cromwell didn’t listen anymore, approached Lowe and handed him something.
Wang Hall.
It was an object symbolizing the royal authority used by the king of the Lake Kingdom. Cromwell suddenly gave it to Lowe and threw it away.
Cromwell jerked backwards in front of Rowe, who opened his mouth blankly while holding it.
“Relevant materials have been compiled. You get it when you go out. Then I’m busy with the battle with the black dragon.”
“No, wait! Wait a minute, Cromwell! Please don’t wait! Cromwell Nim!]
As Cromwell waved his hands mercilessly, the gatekeeper demons approaching from left and right picked up Rowe from both sides and carried him outside.
《… .]
Standing at the entrance to the audience room, Low opened his mouth in a daze.
Yes, originally, this floor is the basic rule of top to bottom. No matter how easy it is to throw away such a heavy responsibility… … .
Sigh. Sigh.
At that time, Cromwell’s adjutant wearing glasses indifferently brought something.
Let’s see, it was a cart full of papers.
thud!
Placing the paper cart randomly in front of Lowe, the adjutant raised his glasses and spat out indifferently.
《This is a record of the last 30 invasions of royalties.》
《Ah… ?”
“Please take a good look at it.”
Then, turn around quickly.
Rowe hurriedly stretched out his hand.
“Hey, wait a minute!”
“Yes?”
Lowe begged, almost clinging to the adjutant looking back.
“Even if you say reference, I don’t know exactly what to do… What the hell does a little devil like me know about a royal invasion that I’ve never worn before? Please give me some advice. Exactly what to look for… … .]
《Ah, you seem to have misunderstood my words.》
The adjutant motioned toward the paper wagon nonchalantly.
“Take note. Be patient.”
“… Ah.]
Not a reference (參考), but that reference… ?
“Then stop. I have to go face the black dragon too.”
And the adjutant walked away with a haughty step.
Lowe, who took turns looking at the distant adjutant and the heavy paper cart, eventually muttered, wiping away the tears that welled up involuntarily.
《It’s really sad, this bastard demon… … .》
But what can I do?
Whether it’s a short-term treatment or a nabal, it’s okay.
Lowe sniffled and started to return to his home base with a cart larger than his body.
thud! Koo Goo Goo!
Behind Law’s back, the Black Dragon’s bombardment was still pouring down, and the castle was staggering and enduring.
***
Cromwell’s assessment of Lowe was not far off.
Among the demon species, the little devil imp is the most intelligent. Their corps commander, Low, wasn’t too bad in terms of using his brain.
Lowe read enough to memorize the recorded information about the last 30 strikes.
In the meantime, I believed that I had nothing to do and didn’t care, so I didn’t know anything about the situation, but I was able to quickly catch up with the current situation as I studied hard.
《… .”
Rowe pondered.
The task given to you is not direct command of the battlefield.
It just selects the legion to advance and decides the power of the demon king called the dark event instead.
It was something that could be done casually. But Rowe was well aware of it.
‘It’s OK to do it roughly, but if I do it really roughly, I’m the one who’s going to end up with a joint later.’
Of course, if Cromwell is basically tolerant of his subordinates. You will understand Lowe’s stance on suddenly taking on the job.
Even if you select roughly and roll it up, at best you will get scolded.
But Lowe wanted to do well.
The weakest among demons. A goblin imp that is always ignored and despised.
A pitiful race that lost their desire for success and ambition and became dedicated to assisting the demon species.
Isn’t this a golden opportunity to change their situation?
Rowe was worried. I struggled and struggled again.
What corps should I send to outwit the humans?
What dark event should I use to effectively burn royalties?
So, a few days before the 31st strike.
Lowe cautiously entered the base of the Scarecrow Corps.
The Scarecrow Corps was using the now ruined ‘Farm’ as their base.
Once the stronghold of Plaguelord Raven, this place was now devastated by the plague and gave off a most hideous atmosphere.
“Hey hey… … It’s scary… … .]
Low shuddered at the hideous atmosphere and went inside, when suddenly a face covered in a straw bag swung in front of him.
《Ah? What is this guy with only a snot?]
Scarecrow corps commander It was the oldest scarecrow.
“ Ooh Ah Ah! ”
The scarecrow was a terrible voice toward the rugged row.
“Go away now, you bastard mouse! Our scarecrows have high-end mouths, so consider it fortunate that a guy like you isn’t harvesting!
”
Lowe was scared, ashamed, and angry, but then he clenched his teeth and shouted.
《I am the acting King of Kings!》
《What?》
《Scarecrow Corps! I command you to march in the name of the King of Kings!”
Recognizing that the scepter that Lowe held out was real, the scarecrow corps commander scratched the straw bag.
《Ah? What nonsense is this? Isn’t the turn to go out this time already decided? Isn’t it me?”
“… .”
“And the King of Kings told me before. Right now, the commander on the side of Inse said that his mental defense was filthy, so my fear wouldn’t even work in the first place… … That’s why you said there’s nothing to do. >
《That’s why it’s a surprise attack.》
Rowe whimpered and swung a scepter that was longer than his body.
《There is a ‘surprise’ option that can be used among the powers lent by the King of Kings. If you use this power, you can change the order of the nightmare corps and start an invasion by avoiding the enemy commander in question.》 《
Hooh?》
《And if you can avoid the enemy commander, there is no reason for the scarecrow army not to step in.》
Mental control and mental state Legions that use ideals have been excluded from invasions of the royal family.
That would also be the case because the guardian of public tax was there, so he was immune.
But because of that, it rather hits the back of the head.
Humans trust only their commanders and have not invested any more in mental defense, so if only enemy commanders can avoid mental control and mental abnormalities, it will work fatally.
The Scarecrow Corps is an army that aims for a king by farming victims. The first battle is difficult, but after that, it gets stronger like a snowball rolling.
There is no other legion more suitable for this ‘surprise’ dark event… … !
“Hoo… .]
Listening to Lowe’s explanation, the scarecrow corps commander’s mouth widened in an evil smile.
“It’s a lot better than it looks, little devil.”
The words were jarring, but Lowe put his hand on his waist and nodded.
“And I have something to tell you. Humans care about each other, but this commander in particular cares about his subordinates.”
Thirty battle data.
In it, the human commander-Ash’s behavior was clear, even though he had never seen it before.
I love people.
excessively.
《If you actively use the hostages, you will be able to hold the gap and shake it.
》
The scarecrow corps commander laughed grotesquely as if satisfied.
“Good good good! I’ll be happy to go on the march! Acting little boy! And!]
The Scarecrow Corps Commander stretched out his long finger and pointed at Low.
《If I am to destroy the world, I will make sure you get a seat on the top floor as well!》
***
… Of course that didn’t happen.
The Scarecrow Corps won a great victory at the forward base, but in the end, they were destroyed by the enemy main force when they returned.
《Ehh… … .]
Rowe sighed as he read the combat report newly delivered by Cromwell’s adjutant.
“I lost, ooh… .》
Then, Cromwell’s adjutant brought the data and whispered, raising his glasses.
《Please note.》
《It’s like that anyway!》
Lowe thought hard as he held onto his small head with both small hands.
How can we destroy this impregnable fortress, which has been destroyed after all the world’s famous monsters have tried… … ?
