Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander

81 – The Warrior and the King (4)

Three days have passed.

Although there have been many incidents, my daily life has not changed much.

“Report it.”

He was carrying out his duties as a monarch, handling administrative affairs without fail and settling disputes between different kingdoms.

“My Lord, the Lord of the Black Sea has been killed.”

Darmian handed me the newspaper with a stiff face.

“That’s fast.”

I was handed the newspaper and read it from top to bottom.

It was written that the warrior Marilyn had completely erased the monarch of the Black Sea from this world.

‘Is this already the second time?’

Marilyn was hunting down the striking monarchs and defeating them one by one.

The first victim was the Lord of Light.

The second is the monarch of the Black Sea, and now there are only three remaining monarchs, not including me.

‘Marilyn, who has recovered from her wounds, is truly a monster.’

I was expecting it so I wasn’t really surprised.

Now, the foundation of the demonic system is shaking.

It seemed like a natural course of action to kill the scattered monarchs.

Because you never know when they might change their minds and join the overlord.

“It really feels like a stroke of luck that there wasn’t any fighting a few days ago.”

Darmian stroked the back of his neck, as if recalling past events.

Well, I faced a group of very strong warriors and survived.

The feeling will be new.

“Now the real war begins. The war between the warriors and the demons.”

To be precise, it is a war between Marilyn and Ariel.

The monarchs will know too.

The fact that without a great monarch, the warriors cannot be defeated.

Because they had to choose.

Either disappear from the world or return to the arms of the Overlord. One of the two.

“Is there any monarch who shows any special movements?”

“Yes, no monarch has yet contacted the Overlord. However-”

Darmian extended his tail.

“-The movements of the Lord of Destruction are strange.”

One of my eyebrows went up without me knowing it.

“What does that mean?”

“While the other monarchs were indulging in pleasures, the Monarch of Destruction is said to have headed straight to the Demon World.”

“…devildom?”

He fiddled with the quill and tapped his forehead.

What business was there in the Demon World that made you go over there?

Something smells fishy.

“Darmian, what is there in the Demon World?”

“There are monsters and plants that devour all living things. There is nothing special except for the acid rain that falls periodically every 200 days or so.”

Darmian spoke casually.

‘It seems like a lot.’

He touched his chin and opened his mouth softly.

“Anything else special? Anything is fine.”

“ah-“

Darmian looked as if he had just remembered something.

“There are some superstitions that have been passed down from ancient times.”

“Superstition?”

He sat up straight from his hunched posture. Darmian nodded and continued his explanation.

“Not many people believe it, but it is said that there are ‘wishes’ in this world that have special powers. I heard that there are rare cases of such things in the Demon World as well.”

“… … .”

I wasn’t surprised. Rather, I had expected it.

A wish is an ability born from the desire to have it come true and a power of unknown origin.

Demons also have intelligence and emotions like humans.

There was no law that said there would be no wishes in the Demon World.

“It’s just a superstition. There has never been a single case of a wish being found in the Demon World. It must have been distorted and embellished over a long period of history.”

‘… Yeah, I hope it’s just a superstition-‘

There’s probably a 99% chance that it’s not a superstition.

The circumstances speak for themselves.

The Lord of Destruction has returned to the barren Demon World.

This means that you know the location or have a hint.

And the reason is.

‘…Is it because of me and Ariel?’

It must be because of revenge.

He didn’t look kindly on me or the overlord from the beginning.

The monarchy’s strike was ultimately an act of discontent.

So, it seems like he is planning to get revenge by finding a wish that is considered superstitious.

Tsk, he clicked his tongue and put down the quill.

“If you are concerned, I will attach more tracking information.”

“That’s enough. It’s just a waste of money.”

In the end, it was a meaningless act.

The Lord of Destruction cannot even touch me or Ariel.

In that case, there is no choice but to irritate the people around you.

‘What else but Seina and Luna?’

Those two stick together with me most of the time.

There was absolutely nothing to be particularly concerned about.

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

I nodded at Darmian’s question again.

“Report the next agenda item.”

**

An inn located on the outskirts of the capital.

Wooden round tables and chairs are overturned, and mercenaries in shabby armor are lying on the floor.

“Haa- Those things have no dignity.”

Rosaria sighed and poured the bitter beer into the unconscious mercenary’s face.

“Hey, is there any wine here?”

The owner wiped away his cold sweat at Rosaria’s question.

“Oh, there isn’t… .”

“Get ready next time- No. That’s enough, I won’t be coming back here anyway.”

As she spoke, she crossed her legs seductively.

“Rosaria. This is an inn. There’s only beer and whiskey. Don’t you know that?”

The Lord of Death opposite him shook his head and opened his mouth.

“That’s why I’m saying you’re rude. Calling a high-ranking vampire like me to a place like this? Was it really that urgent?”

Monarchs usually do not socialize.

There is no reason to meet, and even if we do meet, it will only lead to a fight.

But – things have changed.

“There’s nothing we can do. It’ll be our turn soon.”

Now that the group of warriors have set out to hunt the monarch.

We all had to put our heads together and come up with a solution.

Even if that person is a mortal enemy that I hate to see.

“The warrior has become stronger than last time. If you become complacent, you will perish like the two who went before you.”

Rosaria sighed.

“So what are you going to do? Are you going to beg for your life?”

“Yes, we will go back after asking the Overlord for forgiveness. Ariel will surely be able to deal with a warrior easily. We can live.”

Rosaria crossed her arms and looked at the Lord of Death with a pitiful look.

“What a funny joke. You’re going to step down as monarch and wipe your mouth and go back in because it’s dangerous? Ariel will accept that.”

“The Overlord is merciful. He will forgive you for what happened in the past. Come with me, Rosaria.”

The Lord of Death reached out.

“You don’t like it? Why are you dragging me into it?”

“Two are better than one. Don’t be proud and join hands.”

Druk-

Rosaria snorted and stood up, dragging her chair.

“Well, I said no. You forgive me. I have no intention of doing that.”

“Heh heh, Rosaria. It looks like you have a corner of the world you trust.”

“You’re pretty quick-witted. But I don’t completely trust you. It’s more like a feeling.”

“Who is it? Is it stronger than the Overlord? As far as I know, there is no such demon-”

Rosaria snickered and cut off the Lord of Death.

“Seven monarchs.”

“Heh heh-! Hahahaha!”

The Lord of Death put his hand on his forehead and laughed.

“Rosaria, wake up! That guy is human! He can’t possibly defeat the strongest person in the world, the warrior. It’s really disappointing that he can’t even think of such a simple thing. Hahaha!”

Rosaria shrugged her shoulders and continued speaking with a calm expression.

“Say whatever you want. Either way, I have no intention of going back to Ariel.”

Rosaria knew too.

A great monarch would be able to easily defeat a warrior.

However, Ariel was a demon who never revealed her true feelings even though they had been together for hundreds of years.

I didn’t trust it at all.

And above all-

‘I think the Seventh Lord would do something about that guy.’

The instinct that brought him to this point is strongly appealing to him to join the Seven Lords.

Rosaria trusted her instincts.

**

“Seina, step away.”

On a soft bed.

I pushed away the stuck Seina.

“But couples are always together! Endure it even if it’s uncomfortable!”

“So, why are you and I a couple…?”

“Do I have to tell you again? We kissed. We kissed. Does Gerard hate me?”

Molkang.

Seina’s chest touched her arm.

‘… Well, I don’t feel bad.’

Soft and fluffy.

Moreover, the faint fragrance wafting around makes me feel like I’m falling asleep.

If I fall asleep like this, I’ll have a really happy dream…

“Gerard, Gerard.”

… I thought it would be sweet, but Seina’s voice woke me up.

“why.”

“You know… Aren’t these pants uncomfortable?”

Seina blushed and spoke in a small voice.

It was a bit blatant, but it was so cute that I couldn’t help but chuckle.

“It’s not uncomfortable. Just go to sleep.”

“No! It’s uncomfortable. Let me take it off for you.”

Seina suddenly raises her upper body and pulls down her pants.

I grabbed my pants urgently.

“Wh, what are you doing, Seina!”

“It’s uncomfortable, even if I help you?!”

I’m not mentally ready yet.

Now that war is about to break out – this is the time…!

smart.

Just then, a sound was heard from the window.

“what?”

“… … .”

I looked out the window and saw a bat poking its head out as if telling me to open the door.

‘… I don’t know what it is, but it’s nice timing.’

I got out of bed and walked to the window.

As I opened the window, a bat swept in as if it had been waiting.

It began to transform into a human form.

“… What, what is it?”

Seina’s doubts were also momentary.

The bat, completely transformed into a woman’s body, waved its hand with a seductive expression.

“Long time no see, Seven Lords. Looks like you’re having fun – can I join in?”

“…Rosaria?”

I looked at her with a puzzled face.