Chapter 392

Chapter 392

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 392: Taking The Elf Empress (3)

Prior to executing the infiltration operation, we prepared even more thoroughly. This preparation consisted of endless strategy meetings and training.

“Actually, it’s alright. There are no men in the elves’ palace. It’s all women. If that’s the case, in the worst-case scenario, I can lead the Royal Guards and turn the enemy Royal Guards into our allies.”

An incubus dropped into a space filled only with women can be said to be a peerless strategic weapon.

The enemy women would experience their allies suddenly turning into enemies very often. Of course, it took time to train them, but if I pushed myself a bit, it was possible very quickly.

“What if there are men?”

Vanessa said.

“There can’t be… As the World Tree Priestess, I am the Empress’s closest aide, and I’ve been all over the palace. If there were male elves, I would have noticed them long ago.”

The Priestess’s reply.

“Hmm. Is that so? Even if you, Priestess, think so, there might be more secrets hidden within the palace.”

“That’s right. Wouldn’t it be reasonable to think that way?”

Vera nodded, arms crossed, at the Saintess’s words.

“Kyuse, I understand your confidence, but this is an operation, so you mustn’t be careless. Exclude the thought that there will be no male guards.”

“Hmm… I understand.”

Reasonable.

“Everyone is worried about male guards, aren’t they? As far as I know, all those guarding the Empress are women. But… there are strong beings too. For example, the Captain of the Royal Guards.”

“Hmm.”

Captain of the Royal Guards.

Actually, the reason we’re focusing on the fact that they’re men was because of our perspective, but the important thing wasn’t gender, but strength. That’s what we’re worried about. But well, even so, there’s a way to escape, so there’s no problem.

“Hey. What if that artifact suddenly malfunctions? Wouldn’t that be the end? You have to consider that too.”

“That’s valid.”

So, what should we do?

I had been thinking about it.

“Hmph, it seems like we’ll need a skilled escort.”

Rexabella said.

“This Queen will go with you. How about it?”

“Pardon?”

“It’ll be fine.”

Our Queen was going with me?

“But Dark Elves are too conspicuous.”

“If you’re going to be picky about that, isn’t our little one the same?”

“Ah.”

“Either way, there won’t be much difference between hiding one person or hiding two.”

Was that so?

Actually, if they just stuck right next to me, there might not be a big difference between hiding one person or two.

“Among us, the only one capable of escorting our little one and single-handedly annihilating enemy forces is this Queen.”

Rexabella continued speaking with a confident tone.

“Since it’s an infiltration operation, we must minimize our forces. In that case, it’s better for this Queen, who has the strongest combat power, to go. If we were to be discovered just because one more person was added… then going alone would be the same in the first place.”

As soon as she finished speaking.

“Indeed. I would feel reassured if it were you.”

“As the strongest in the Demon Lord’s Castle, that is. If Rexabella goes, it will be enough.”

“That’s right.”

“Well, if it’s the Queen, it seems like there won’t be any problems.”

Everyone agreed.

ㅡSwish.

The Queen, who had come to my side, stroked my thigh.

“Huh? I’ll stick right next to you. Going together, no. I’ll follow you no matter what. I don’t want to put you in danger, you see?”

“Well then. Understood. This is reassuring. Let’s go together, Queen.”

“Good choice.”

It was definitely not just because I wanted to take both the snow-white Elf Empress and the bronze-skinned Dark Elf Queen at the same time at that location.

If I had a reliable escort, I’d feel at ease too.

We finished the meeting and came out.

“Shasha, Master.”

“Oh. Sharan, what is it?”

As I was walking, Sharan came to my side.

“Actually, Sharan wanted to protect Master too.”

“Ah.”

A face and tone as if blaming herself.

This… I couldn’t stand it.

“But Sharan is weaker than the Queen…”

“It’s alright, Sharan. You have many other abilities.”

“Shasha…”

“Wait here for me. You see, if I think that you’re waiting for me at home, Sharan, I can muster strength.”

As I said that, I touched Sharan’s leaves.

“Shash…! Master!”

“Right?”

“Shasha! Yes! Then I’ll wait for Master at home!”

“Hehehe, thank you, Sharan.”

Of course, I had to come home when Sharan was waiting.

Honestly, Sharan was especially precious.

We finished all the preparations.

The day of the operation arrived.

“Shall we begin the infiltration?”

Today, I would lead the Priestess, the Elf Royal Guards, and Rexabella to that secret teleportation location. It was said that no one would be able to follow us midway because it was a top-secret area.

After all, the Priestess, who was like a guide through the vast forest, would lead us herself.

“Have a safe trip!”

“Master! Please be careful!”

“Demon Lord! You must come back safely!”

“Master, fighting! Shasha!”

“Yeah!”

After saying goodbye to my family who came to see me off.

“Then, let’s depart.”

We set out on our journey.

ㅡThump, thump.

We started by walking for now. We would summon and board a mount midway, and when we got closer to the forest, we would walk again to erase our tracks.

This would take quite some time.

Still, the Elf Royal Guards were all well-trained and sturdy, so the marching speed was quite fast.

“We were lucky, Brother Kyuse. We can use teleportation on this side too, so it won’t be too dangerous.”

Karuti’s Evil Eye followed.

“If we immediately take the Elf Empress and place her under our command, dominating the middle realm will be quick. No one will dare to challenge us.”

“Hehehe, that would be the case.”

The elves’ power was strong.

If I devoured this kingdom and even got the angels into my hands, I would literally become the Demon Lord who rules over humans, elves, angels, and other alien races.

There were other human kingdoms outside, but they would not be able to stand against our Demon Lord Army.

“If we destroy the angels and connect the Demon Realm and the middle realm…! Our Bellacruel bloodline will be able to rule the Demon Realm!”

“…”

That was Karuti’s and the Duchess’s goal.

To occupy the middle realm and use it as a kind of cash cow, sucking the lifeblood of the middle realm to increase the power of their bloodline and overwhelm other demons.

Of course, if that happened, the middle realm, which I worked so hard to make mine, would be ruined.

“Ah, Karuti. But what about Mother?”

“She’s busy these days. Very busy. There’s no time to talk. But she told me to tell you that she’s proud of you.”

“Is that so?”

We continued moving while having such conversations.

“Hehehe, this is fun.”

“Queen?”

“I thought I would live my whole life only in that jungle. But to be able to visit the land of other elves with such white skin. Yes. Good. I’m glad I came out.”

“Exactly. You should have become mine a long time ago.”

“I should have.”

Rexabella laughed as if she was in a good mood.

“Leave the fighting to this Queen? Even if something happens, I can at least protect the little one.”

“I feel reassured. Ah, and when we capture the Empress.”

“Let’s enjoy it together?”

“I’d like to, but right now we need an escort, so I’d like you to watch over me while I train the Empress.”

“Ah.”

“It’ll be alright after the training is over, but until then, you’ll have to just watch.”

“Isn’t that too much…”

It couldn’t be helped.

“Demon Lord. From here on, we will ride mounts.”

The Priestess said.

“This is?”

As I looked, a large bipedal bird was running towards us.

I heard it was the elves’ mount.

“Weren’t we supposed to ride deer?”

“We have these too.”

“Then let’s go.”

I immediately boarded the bird.

“Hmm.”

Sitting on top feels a bit strange, but there’s no problem.

Then let’s continue.

We arrived near the Elven Forest.

“This is the place. We need to release them now.”

The Priestess said, and we all released our mounts. Anyway. A magnificent mountain and forest can be seen in the distance.

“Is that the land of the elves?”

“Yes. It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”

“It’s certainly beautiful.”

It felt very beautiful because it was a space similar to the jungle I was in. But there must be differences. In the undeveloped area I was in, the only proper civilization was the Dark Elves’ barbaric kingdom, but over there, there was a more developed civilization of elves.

“It seems like it would be nice to live in a place like that.”

“Oh my… thank you.”

The Priestess was pleased when I praised the forest. The other Royal Guards who heard that also scratched their cheeks while feeling embarrassed.

Such cute girls.

“Anyway. We can’t go straight in there. We have to use a secret passage. So please follow me.”

“Let’s go.”

And so, we moved to another forest away from the Elven Forest. This place was a maze-like forest, but the Priestess navigated it very skillfully.

“This is?”

We finally arrived at some kind of tunnel.

“It’s a tunnel that leads to a specific point in the Elven Forest. Now, we’ll go in through this… and then find our way again inside the Elven Forest, and we’ll reach a secret ancient magic tree.”

“I see.”

Originally, I had to cast magic on the Royal Guards before coming here, but since they have already all become my subordinates, it doesn’t matter anymore.

“Then, we will go in.”

The Priestess and the Royal Guards who said that entered the tunnel. We are the last ones.

“Little one? Stick close to this Queen, alright?”

ㅡSnatch.

The Queen hugged my face towards her chest, and so I was caught by her and entered the tunnel.

“Queen. I can’t breathe.”

“There might be some threats here. Maybe something is hidden inside the tunnel.”

I had already heard the story from the Priestess, so I didn’t think there would be anything like that… Well, it doesn’t didn’t . I traveled through the tunnel embraced by Rexabella.

ㅡThump, thump.

How long had we been moving?

Finally, a path leading to the surface appears.

“Welcome to the Elven Forest.”

“Ohh.”

I came out and looked around.

It was a very mysterious forest.

A beautiful and sparkling space that truly felt like a magic forest. The sky was obscured by the leaves of the tall trees, but because of that, the sunlight shining down was mysterious.

“Now, I will guide you to the magic tree. If we just get there… we can enter the palace right away. Please be careful.”

“Queen. Did you hear that?”

“Yeah.”

“The Royal Guards must have all heard it too. As soon as we arrive, we must subdue the enemy Royal Guards. Move without hesitation.”

ㅡYes.

ㅡYes.

ㅡYes.

The Royal Guards answered in unison to my words.

Good.

They were trustworthy. Actually, when the Royal Guards first fought us, they were defeated quite easily and all captured, but that was because we fought with perfect surprise preparations. And Rexabella was at the forefront of the fight as well.

The Elf Royal Guards were strong.

“Good.”

Then, where to.

Shall we go meet the Elf Empress?