Chapter 8: Reconnaissance Operation

Next day after the conference, Firana and the girls were called to Hironobus room.

Just what on bread is his business?

Fairy asks Youko thats walking on her side.

Lets seeYesterday it seems that Ozawa-kun talked to only Margrit-san after the conference so it might be related to that

Hee, so theres such thing

Fairy nodded at her.

Whenever Master calls for me, Ill rush to him instantly. Theres no need to doubt!

Ayaka intervened graciously when she heard the two people talking.

Ah~ Yes yes. Right

Fairy warded it off.

Meanwhile, the group arrived at Hironobus room.

Hironobu-sama, were here

Firana opened the door and entered inside and saw two people there.

One is the master of the room, Hironobu and the other is Margrit.

Thanks, it seems that all are here

Urged by him, everyone sat down on a chair.

Hironobu who confirmed it started to talk.

Im gathering you today because I have decided to perform an operation

Operation? It is different from the demon subjugation were doing right?

Thats right. I also intend to participate in this operation

Hearing his words, Firana was shaken.

Its because Hironobu never went to actual combat.

If he gets an injury, itll be impossible for him to strengthen status.

Thats a huge demerit.

He uses his status to become beyond an ordinary knight but he never fought with a weapon.

Why so sudden? Those were their doubts.

Id like you to listen to the content of the operation for the time being. Margrit-san will explain

Firana nodded when Hironobu said that.

Confirming it, Margrit stepped forward.

As introduced, Im Margrit. Lets clarify the purpose at the start, the operation this time is to scout the demon king castle

They started to be shaken again.

Speaking of the demon lords castle, its literally the stronghold of the demon king army and where the the demon king stays.

The exact location is uncertain until now but recently my partrol army had detected a place

Eh, isnt it bad if its discovered?

She shook her head from Fairys question.

No, the guard around the demon kings castle is severe. The only best they can do is to confirm its shadow

Then, were going to collect the detailed information?

Thats right. This is an operation given permission by his majesty and Im also going

Then, Margrit took out a map and opened it.

The demon kings castle is one week away from here. There are only few number of elites who can approach

Afterwards, Margrit continued to explain.

After it ended, Hironobu stood up and spoke.

Im going because the King had requested me. It seems that the alliance would be stronger if Margrit-san and I would work together

If the master of the most active force in the kingdom and the general of an allied country could accomplish an important duty, the union would become even more solid.

(Well, even I hope for that too)

Hironobu felt that his tension had come off his life during these past year but he was hit by the enthusiasm of Margrit and his fighting spirit began to revive.

Thus he accepted the discussion from the king and he decided to change his attitude and get on it.

Well, if its okay for Ozawa then its fine for me~

Me too, Ill follow what Master had decided

If theres danger then well protect you!

Im worried about putting Ozawa-kun in front but with this members

The girls who heard the story had differrent consents on the strategy.

Then lets prepare and begin right away. Time is limited after all

Margrit concluded the talk.

Hironobu and the girls quickly prepared the equipment and left for the scouting duty that day.

One week later, they slipped through the enemies vigilance and approached the demon kings castle.

Theyve quickly dealt with demons they come contact with so enemies havent noticed their infiltration.

Then a big castle interrupts them after coming pass through the forest.

Thats the demon kings castle?

Probably, its lining up with the information of the scouting party

Margrit on Hironobus side confirmed his mutter.

The demon army found the scouting party around here and ran away. Further attention is necessary

Hironobu nodded.

After that, they approached the castle hidden in the shadows.

Though there are few times that they were found by the lookout along the way, they managed to advance somehow.

Thats it, we can get the birds-eye view of the demon kings castle from that hill

Margrit pointed on a slightly elevated hill.

Then, lets go

When Hironobu and the girls climbed up the hill, they were certainly able to see the region of the demon kings castle.

Ill record the arrangement of facilities Ill leave the guard to you

Saying that, Firana and the others spread out to defend Hironobu.

When he saw that, he took out a paper from his bag.

! Master, dangerous!

However, a magic arrow came flying somewhere at that moment.

Ayaka who noticed it repelled the magic with the sword at her hand.

Enemy!? Where did they shoot it?

Fairy also took out her weapon due to the sudden attack.

Here, Human

Thats dark satan!?

Ayaka raise a voice of surprise when she saw the figure.

Its a traumatic existence for her.

Are you Dark Satan?

Hironobu who recovered from the surprise attack glared at dark satan.

He heard about him but coming to see the one who murdered his childhood friend in front of him, he wasnt able to calm down.

Calm down. Its lucky that hes alone, we can surround and beat him quickly

Margrit pats down Hironobus shoulders and settled down his feelings.

Fumu, I intend to kill you with the first blow butIt seems that I have to withdraw if it comes to this

Dark satan realized Hironobu fixing his posture, he then chanted some magic.,

Then, his body rose gently from the ground.

Thats right, Ill tell you something good as a souvenir

He pointed at Hironobu then said.

Theres a demon connected among you

What!?

Hironobu and the girls had their consciousness in disorder for a moment and Dark Satan flew away.

Please take care, he did that to confuse us! We should run after him!

Ayaka denied it first.

Yeah, right. We should kill that guy and learn the truth

When Hironobu declared, the party moved to chase him quickly.

All members have high status so they can run fast and chased after the flying dark Satan.

I wonder if theres some credibility in the words of that demon?

Youko whos running on his Hironobus side asked.

I dont want to believe it but theres a limited number of people knowing this reconnaissance. We should be cautious

He doesnt want to believe it but he cant deny the possibility.

(The one who I can trust the most is Ayaka, the slave cant do things thats disadvantageous for the master)

Its also Ayaka who prevented the attack of Dark Satan.

The one who made fool of him before is the human he can now trust the most

Hironobu smiled wryly.