Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander

79 – The Warrior and the King (2)

‘… All-out war? Are you thinking of committing suicide or something?’

After hearing Darmian’s words, I jumped up from my chair in my office.

Marlene, her wounds healed, is a monster.

The idea of ​​going to war was as foolish as a moth to a flame.

“Until I give the order, there will be absolutely no full-scale war. All soldiers, retreat. Stand by.”

“… … .”

Darmian looked thoughtful for a long time at my words.

I open my mouth, which had been tightly shut.

“You’re thinking of going alone… .”

“I am human. The divine power of a warrior does not work on me.”

“… A warrior is not strong simply because of his divine power. It is not a good choice to step forward while the other monarchs are on strike. Please think wisely.”

Although the tea is not being served, the demons are quite anxious.

Following the foundation of the Demon World that had been firmly maintained for so long, it was shaken.

It was only natural since even the warriors were coming.

“Don’t worry. I have no intention of fighting the warrior.”

“…What do you mean?”

“That’s true. Do you think we can defeat the warriors and their comrades with our current strength?”

“… … Then there is another way-”

“We need to talk.”

Darmian’s expression turned cold.

His expression suggests that there’s no way that’s possible.

“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.”

With those words, I walked out of the office.

**

About 30 minutes passed.

The warrior and his companions passed through the entrance gate of the Seven Lords’ Castle with expressions full of life.

“Everyone, step back.”

At my command, the battle-armed demon soldiers split left and right like the Red Sea.

Fortunately, there was no loss of manpower except on the outer wall.

Because the soldiers obediently gave way as I ordered.

“You are the one of the Seven Lords that the rumors are about.”

Marilyn approached, alert, ready to swing the holy sword at any moment.

Next to him, you can see his fellow warriors fighting with the demon soldiers.

“I have many questions. But I’m most curious about this situation. What are your intentions? We came to kill you, but the demons cleared the way for you. Are you abandoned because you’re not of the same species?”

In a state of suffocating tension.

Marilyn, who had come within about three meters, continued speaking as if mocking me.

“Maybe so.”

He answered with a shrug.

I think you’re trying to make a pointless provocation, but it won’t work.

“If you’re going to betray humans and side with the demons, then at least live well. What is this? Soldiers who don’t recognize you as a monarch. Is this really the life you wanted?”

“Think whatever you want.”

“Well, it was convenient for us. Because we could kill you right away without wasting any time.”

Towering.

Marilyn stood in front of me.

Her skin seemed to shine especially brightly in the white armor.

“Are you ready?”

“I’m ready. But not now. I’d like to talk over a cup of tea.”

“You’re begging for your life so desperately? That’s the worst.”

“That’s not it. Let’s talk for a moment, you two.”

“Foot.”

Marilyn chuckled.

“Does it look like I came all the way here just to have a cup of tea with you?”

“You can’t kill me anyway.”

“Do you really think so?”

Marilyn aimed the holy sword she was holding in her right hand at my neck.

A bright light shimmers as if it will swallow me up at any moment.

“This fucking b*tch-!”

At the same time, some soldiers who could not stand it any longer broke out of the ranks and rushed at the warrior.

However, Joseph and other colleagues who were nearby quickly stepped forward.

I subdued him in an instant.

“Guys, you have to know when to wear it and when not to wear it.”

The atmosphere became heated in an instant.

The demons were gnashing their teeth, ready to rush in at any moment.

“My lord, let me fight! I really want to kill this uncivilized human with my own hands!”

“No! I will kill you. Give me a chance!”

Groan, groan.

One by one, the voices grow louder.

I raised my hand to stop it.

It was a signal to stay still no matter what happened.

“They’re so ugly. The Seven Lords. The Demons might be better. I don’t even want to kill them with my own hands.”

Marilyn looked at me with contempt.

From her perspective, it seems like I’m simply running away to survive.

“Stop talking nonsense and follow me.”

“no.”

Marilyn thrust the holy sword that was pointed at his neck.

The holy sword, accelerated at an incredibly fast speed, made contact with my skin.

Ting—!

However, the overwhelming momentum was powerless.

It just gets brushed away so easily.

“—!”

Marilyn looks horrified.

I quickly grabbed her neck.

“Don’t move. You’ll die.”

“Uh, how-”

Marilyn’s pupils shook violently.

It seems questionable how he could avoid this attack while avoiding the Overlord’s breath.

The reason was simple.

‘…because it wasn’t worth avoiding.’

The warrior’s transcendent reflexes and strength come from the holy sword.

But, would the holy sword react to a fly sticking to it?

The answer is no.

Of course, I’m not saying I’m a fly.

It meant that I couldn’t harm her with my purely physical abilities, unless I used Blunderbuss or the power of the spirits.

The reason the Holy Sword did not react is also the same.

“Hey, Marilyn-!”

“Damn it, Seven Lords! Let go of my hand right now!”

The warrior’s comrades rushed toward me with thoughtful faces.

However, I took an action that rather strangled Marlene’s neck with exaggerated gestures.

“Don’t move! If you touch my hand, the warrior will die.”

A ridiculous and unappealing farce.

But from their perspective, not knowing my abilities, they might be really scared.

Besides, the cheering demon soldiers add credibility to my acting.

“Ah, I got it-! I’ll stop! So let go of that hand!”

The warrior’s comrades raise their hands and take two steps back.

It looks like the surfing was very effective.

He nodded with a satisfied expression and looked at Marilyn, who was in confusion.

The eyes roll around here and there.

It seemed like he was trying to find a way out somehow.

Don’t give them time to think.

Because my farce will be exposed.

Push the pace.

“Don’t do anything stupid, warrior. Let me say it clearly here. I want to talk. If you are willing to talk, I will let you go.”

“… You’re going to let me go just like that? What on earth are you planning?”

It would have been okay if I had just pushed my hand away.

Marilyn is really being fooled.

I put all my strength into my voice and expressed my pressure.

“I just want to talk. If I wanted to kill you, I would have done it right here and now. Don’t be afraid.”

“… What? Who said you were scared? If you want to kill me, then kill me. I’ll kill you before that.”

“Let’s stop this pointless argument.”

I released my hands from around her neck.

As if she had been waiting, Marilyn quickly did two backward flips.

He lowered his posture and prepared to rush at me at any moment.

“Follow me. I won’t talk any longer.”

I turned around absentmindedly.

If they don’t chase me even after this, then there’s really nothing I can do.

I might have to fight Marilyn.

“Marilyn-! What are you doing?! Are you going to fall for that obvious trick?!”

A sound is heard from behind.

“At this point, I’m starting to wonder what on earth you’re talking about. If you were going to do something to me, you would’ve called up your soldiers and joined forces right here and now. I’ll be back. You guys, wait here.”

Fortunately, it seemed like he was trying to follow me.

I breathed a sigh of relief and entered the castle.

**

“Drink.”

Marilyn and I sat across from each other in the living room.

She looks around and mutters.

“You’ve lived so well, sucking the blood of fellow humans. It’s mind-boggling.”

“There’s a misunderstanding. You’re talking about the high-ranking nobles. Not me-”

“… … .”

Marilyn keeps her mouth shut, unable to refute.

Then he changed the subject.

“So? What was the purpose of wanting to see me?”

“I have something to offer you.”

“Offers? You’re really funny. I’ll reject any offer you make. Is that all you called me to talk about?”

Click.

I put down my teacup and looked at her carefully.

“You probably owe me something.”

“A debt? Me? To the likes of you?”

“Ronald.”

One of her eyebrows goes up at the name that came out of my mouth.

“… How do you know that name?”

“Because that’s me.”

Marilyn’s thin shoulders began to tremble slightly.

And then, as if he couldn’t hold it in anymore, he started laughing out loud.

“You’re telling a funny joke. Ronald is my colleague, not a piece of trash like you-!”

“I didn’t think you’d believe me. Come out, Seina, Luna.”

As if they had been waiting, Seina and Luna came into the reception room.

At this, Marilyn’s pupils dilate.

It was natural.

Because I spent every day with them when I was working as Ronald.

“You, you-!”

“Do you believe me now?”

Marilyn suddenly got up from her chair and summoned the Holy Sword.

“All this time- you’ve been deceiving us… .”

“No, I didn’t fool you. I fooled the world.”

“Don’t talk nonsense!”

She said in a trembling voice.

A face full of betrayal.

I felt like I was going to go crazy at any moment.

“I can explain it all.”

“No, don’t make me laugh. Was it fun? You fooled me and the kids. Was it your intention to get information? Yeah, I thought it was weird. You didn’t even participate in the core operation. You’re my comrades, but you don’t want to work together!”

He pointed to the chair with a blank expression.

“Sit down. I’ll explain.”

“Don’t order me around. You mean the debt you owed me at the inn before my body recovered? Just let me live right now and I’ll pay that debt back.”

She walked slowly towards the entrance of the reception room.

I sighed and opened my mouth.

I think I should talk about the purpose first rather than explaining it.

“I also want the death of the Overlord. Don’t you want to join forces?”

Towering.

Marilyn stopped dead in her tracks when she heard those words.