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After the creation of the City Union, the kingdom’s army underwent a major reorganization.

As a result, a state of alert was fully prepared to provide early warning before the Demon King’s army came to the kingdom.

In fact, the current state of alert is more thorough than when the kingdom was still alive.

And now, information has arrived that the Demon King’s army has begun to move again through the strengthened perimeter.

At this time, the warrior party was just about to finish the departure ceremony.

The report was delivered directly to Edward, and the people watching the departure ceremony also began to stir.

“The devil’s army is coming back?!”

“That kind of thing happened… … .”

But the worry was short-lived when a shout was heard from the crowd.

“What are you worried about? We have a hero! The Demon King’s army can never defeat us, who have heroes!”

“That’s right! As long as there is a party of heroes, the kingdom is safe!”

“Yunoa! Yunoa! Yunoa!”

no… wait for a sec.

It’s not like I’m fighting head-on with the Demon King’s army.

Bloodstein is dead.

Is another guy bringing the demon lord with him?

Well, Bloodstein isn’t the only subordinate of the Demon King.

Edward listened to the entire situation report with a serious expression, then nodded.

And then he shouted to the crowd.

“Everyone! Rest assured! For a day like this, haven’t we come together as one as a city union? Under the Goddess’ protection, our kingdom’s army will definitely be able to win against the demon king’s army. And the warrior Yunoa will defeat the Demon King and bring peace to the world!”

“Waaa-!”

People were no longer afraid of the devil’s army coming.

This was because he firmly believed that the kingdom would definitely win.

However, I knew that we were not in a situation where we could guarantee victory, so I saw people with slightly bitter expressions on their faces.

“Ha… … .”

Well, this is better than having morale drop to the ground and the atmosphere become hopeless.

In this way, the warrior’s launch ceremony ended grandly with people cheering despite the news of the invasion of the Demon King’s army.

* * *

After the departure ceremony was over, the warrior party was naturally disbanded.

Because it was made up of members who couldn’t fight at all other than Sylphy, there was no reason to keep it.

People will believe that a party of heroes who don’t exist anymore will protect the kingdom… … .

But the real problem started now.

The Demon King’s army was advancing towards the kingdom, so the City Alliance had to prepare to fight against it.

“The devil’s army is advancing to three places: here, here, and here.”

Edward said at the mayor’s residence, marking a map.

As I watched this, Algot and I felt that the current situation was quite serious.

“Invasion from three places at the same time?”

I asked Edward back.

“In addition, the number is at a level that cannot be compared to before, and it is said that there are many demons mixed in.”

“It’s quite authentic. Was the invasion led by Bloodstain a prelude?”

Algot said, looking closely at the marked map.

An attack of this scale would be no different from an all-out war planned by the demon world.

I knew it would happen someday, but I’m a little embarrassed that it actually happened.

“I’m so glad that the kingdom’s alert posture has been improved. Thanks to you, I will be able to get more time to prepare.”

“Is response possible?”

“It is not a question of whether it is possible, but we have no choice but to respond.”

Edward looked at me and said.

“Honestly, as long as the Demon King exists, there is no chance for the kingdom’s army to win. Although the hero party was just a show for the launch ceremony, Yunoa is a real hero. While the City Alliance fights against the Demon King’s army, Yunoa must subdue the Demon King.”

In short, as long as the Demon King exists, the kingdom’s war against the Demon King’s army is nothing more than a waste of time.

And that has been the case even before the structure of the Hero and the Demon King was destroyed.

Within the rules of the world created by the goddess Stellania, the Demon King’s army always invaded the kingdom, and the warrior defeated the Demon King.

There was no chance for the kingdom to win in a war against demons without a warrior.

That is a fact that has not changed until now.

However, because there were always warriors, the kingdom was able to win.

And what I am saying is that I have to play that role now.

“Of course, I know it’s difficult.”

Edward said, looking at my face.

It looks like my face shows a little bit of anxiety.

But I knew very well that it had to be done.

『This invasion of the Demon King’s army was in full swing.

Demons with the will to fight from the demon world participated in the war, and they were different from the demon troops that Bloodstein had previously led.

This was a real war.

There was even the Demon King himself among the Demon King’s troops heading to the kingdom.』

Then, the narration informed me of a terrible truth.

“Is it real…? … .”

“Yunoa? Why are you doing that?”

“Ah… No, no.”

The devil himself is leading the devil army and attacking?

Isn’t this the worst emergency?

『The Demon King’s army that was advancing targeting the northern, central, and southern parts of the kingdom was powerful.

Among them, the Demon King and his direct subordinate, Xavier, were among the Demon King’s army targeting the center of the kingdom.

Although their numbers were less than the entire kingdom’s troops, the demons originally had much stronger physical abilities and magical power than humans.

In fact, there was no way in the kingdom to stop this invasion in a normal way.』

The narration continued to give me only despairing news.

Even when that big horse head, Bloodstein, came with a demonic army, the kingdom ended up giving up a city.

If they hadn’t stopped their advance in the burned down city for unknown reasons, the surrounding cities, including the capital, would have been devastated.

But the devil army led by the devil himself?

No matter how much Edward rallied all the cities in the kingdom under the name of the city union and reorganized the kingdom’s army efficiently, it was impossible.

If what the narration says is true, you are entering into a fight with absolutely no chance of winning.

“Hmm… … .”

Calm your embarrassment and think again.

Still, it wasn’t like there weren’t a lot of positive aspects.

In other words, except for the central unit where the Demon King is, there is no Demon King in the rest of the northern and southern Demon King forces.

If so, we might be able to deal with it somehow with the reassembled kingdom army and adventurers.

According to the original plan to assassinate the Demon King, I had to go to the Demon King’s castle in the deepest part of the Demon World.

However, if the Demon King himself leads the Demon King army and comes this way, the physical distance decreases.

That means you don’t have to go to the Demon King’s Castle directly, you just need to carry out your plan against the Demon King who is coming.

Of course, I don’t think it would be easy to approach the Demon King without being detected, to the point where assassination is possible… … .

If the situation was like this, I had no choice but to do it.

“I understand. I will do something about the Demon King.”

“Please. Our city federation will hold out as long as possible until then. I should also tell Mr. Mileia to come back as soon as possible.”

After hearing my answer, Edward said with a solemn look on his face.

Just like that, war clouds began to fall over the kingdom.

* * *

“Ugh─ Why don’t we keep having hero parties! It’s fun!”

“Meruru, can you fight?”

“No… … .”

“The hero party is not for fun, so no matter how fun it looks, there is nothing you can do about it.”

Kubel Adventurer’s Guild.

Back at the receptionist, Tina and Meruru were having a conversation.

Meruru seemed to like the warrior’s launch ceremony, where she could proudly receive cheers in front of a large number of people.

However, Tina was worried about what would happen in the future after hearing the news that the Demon King’s army was attacking.

“Is it okay…? … . Maybe there’s a war?”

“Yes… I guess so.”

Sylphy agreed with Tina, who spoke with a small sigh.

After hearing the news of the Demon King’s army, the adventurer’s guild became quiet.

This was because the City Alliance had issued a summons to all adventurers who could fight against the Demon King’s army.

“But wasn’t Sylphy summoned?”

Tina looked at Sylphy sitting in the empty guild and asked curiously.

“Yes, I was not summoned. Because it’s a hero’s party… … .”

“That’s right. Because I am in a position to help Yunoah.”

Sylphy was the only companion in the party of ornamental warriors who could actually fight.

Since he didn’t wear a disguise at the warrior’s outing ceremony, he was known to people as a warrior party member.

“The disposable hero party was disbanded… … I want to help my senior somehow.”

Sylphy said hesitantly.

Meruru was not the only one who was disappointed that the warrior party was disbanded.

Sylphy really wanted to go down the path of defeating the Demon King with Yunoa.

Of course, it wasn’t that I was overly confident in my skills.

I thought that in terms of skills alone, there were many people who were stronger and more helpful than me.

But Sylphy admired Yunoa.

I was scared that Yunoa would go so far out of my reach that I wouldn’t be able to see my back to chase after her.

Because Sylphy has been following Yunoa’s back all along, she has been able to stay strong and continue her life as an adventurer.

I thought that one day I would like to help Yunoa enough that everyone would acknowledge her.

Only by doing this can he get one step closer to Yunoa, the senior he admires.

“I’m going!”

Sylphy grabbed a bow bigger than her body and ran out of the adventurer’s guild.

There was no need to wait for Yunoa to call him.

Sylphy, of her own volition, decided to chase after Yunoa first.

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