Chapter 3.03

Part 3

The Fort Bridge Ulg had a visage of two box-shaped buildings linked together with stone arches. At a sudden look, it resembled a castle gate.

Those box-shaped buildings were spacious, and many of the guards usually lived there.

However, right now, because they readied their equipment and came down to the first floor, it was cramped.

The soldiers thought of their hometowns, encouraged themselves, shed tears over their nearing deathsIn front of the opponent they felt hopeless against, they showed the manifestation of various emotions.

Since Shera had handed the Grape Wine over to Boris, the quest was already achieved.

It would be fine if they just went back to town but

If I leave things as they are now, this place will probably be annihilated.

And then, before long, the Demonic Beings will probably invade up until the town.

It was a strange story.

Faltra City had a barrier. Even if the Demonic Beings were to attack, if the gates are closed, they shouldnt be able to enter.

Would the Demonic Beings assemble more than a hundred-something beings for the sake of a meaningless expedition?

Next to him, Shera was trembling.

Diablo, have you seen a Demonic Being before?

Naturally.

You are a Demon King after all!

Well, pretty much

Are they strong?

If its one-to-one, it wouldnt be a problem butJust in case, theres something I want to confirm. In this world, existences that harm the races are called Monsters, right?

Yup. Like wild animals that attack people, and also Demonic Beings and Demonic Beasts.

Putting Demonic Beasts aside for now, the ones called Demonic Beings have appearances similar to the races but are completely different living things. Is that correct?

For something like this, as expected of the royalty of the Elves, it seemed that Shera also knew about this very well.

Thats right, the Demonic Beings are the Demon Kings kin. And then, the Races are the Divine Beings descendants. Thats why they say were completely different living things. The current Demonic Beings seem to moving around doing this and that in order to revive the Demon King.

Fumu

So that much is the same as the game.

In that case, its very likely that the Demonic Beings aim is Rem.

Just where did the secret leak out from?

Or maybe, did they perceive the magical power?

Like sensing not specifically Rem herself, but the fact that the Demon King Krebskrems soul was in Faltra City. It might be to that degree.

He needed to be careful so as not to carelessly reveal her information.

Still, a hundred-something of them, huh. Even if Im level 150, itll be tough if I fight them squarely.

Should he just hurry up and return to town?

After all, the Demonic Beings cant enter the town.

Boris, who had left holding the Grape Wine that was a refreshment from the Magicians Guild, came back holding a letter for some reason.

Um, here! Its a reply of gratitude. I believe it will be proof we received it.

Are you normal? Even though a hundred-something Demonic Beings are coming at any moment, youre giving thanks for the Grape Wine?

HahaYoure right. You might say that Im not feeling nervous butIf today is going to be my last day, I believe that I want to live it properly.

Fumu.

Diablo-san, please have your group hurry and go back to town.

Are you people not going to withdraw? If youre in Faltra, since theres the barrier, wouldnt

the Demonic Beings not be able to enter?

No, if we were to withdraw, the field workers outside of the town and the slow-footed travellers would probably be troubledBuying time so that everyone can escape into the town is our job.

So those guards were preparing to fight with those feelings.

Shera was moved to tears.

DiabloCant you do something?

I guess I cant help it.

With The Staff of Tenma, *Kashin!*, he struck the stone pavement.

Youngster, its unfortunate but your resolution will become useless. After all, today will not be your last!

Eh!? Wh, what are youDiablo-san?

And then, Demonic Beings appeared.

The guards of Fort Bridge Ulg raised voices that resembled screams.

Diablo turned his eyes to the point across the stone bridge.

There was a black group.

They were calmly approaching.

That lot was a group that possessed features that were in some respects similar to beasts.

For example, some would have faces like that of an ox.

Some would have hooves in place of hands.

Some would be unbelievably huge.

Some would have a skin color that was dark blue.

That group, despite all of them having disconnected appearances, they shared the common point of having an atypical appearance.

Would the one at the lead be the commander?

It looked like a knight that had his whole body fortified with pitch black armor. In its hand, it held a large, cone-shaped jousting lance.

It was riding alone on a Demonic Beast. It was a Demonic Beast that resembled a dragon whose size was about that of a horse.

So its a Dragon Knight.

In the game, there seemed to be unique tamable Demonic Beasts that even Players could ride.

Since Diablo didnt reach out to the Mount skill, he didnt have experience with it, but it was said that among the Players, there were some that rode Wyverns.

There wasnt a time where he didnt think that he wanted to try riding one at least once.

For the time being, right now, I need to overcome this situation.

Since he unintentionally said something great, theres no way he could just escape now.

The Demonic Beings had drawn close enough that they were at a distance that bows and arrows could reach them.

The guards of Fort Bridge Ulg, ineptly fired arrows.

However, it looked like those arrows didnt give any damage to the Demonic Beings.

Guooohhhhh!

The Demonic Beings howled.

As a counterattack, they hurled fireballs.

An explosion occurred.

A portion of Fort Bridge Ulg collapsed from the enemys attack.

The guards that nocked their bows and arrows tried to get out of the way before they would get caught up in it but

Diablo said this to Shera.

You stay here. If youre nearby, it will be hard to use my magic.

G, got it! Um!

What is it?

Diablo, be careful out there.

Something like being worried about by someone right before heading out to battle, this was a first for him.

Mysteriously enough, his chest became hot.

His face had become hot and he couldnt even reply to her.

He turned his back to her.

Right now, he felt like he wouldnt lose even to the Demon King.