episode_0053

“I can finally see it.”

As Ariana said, the forest began to come into view. After crossing a gentle hill, a huge forest full of plants appeared.

It was a lactone forest where there were demonic beasts. From the high terrain, villages next to the forest come into view. It was said that there has been no damage from the beast so far, but entry into the forest has been banned. However, if things are left as is, we cannot rule out the possibility that the demonic beast will one day come out of the forest and cause damage to the village residents.

“The demon beasts are in the forest and cannot be seen, but it is now a battlefield. From this moment on, everyone should stay alert! Do you understand?!”

“Yes!”

The knights answered Ariana’s command with all their might. There are demonic beasts in that dark forest… … .

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We have not entered the forest yet, but have set up camp outside the forest. While the regular soldiers were building barracks for the knights, I went to Ray and helped him build the barracks.

Support personnel, including Ray, do not go into the forest. They were tasked with monitoring the battlefield outside the forest, supplying food, and checking on wounded soldiers. Those who entered the Lacton Forest were elite knights.

After helping Ray, I went back to the commander’s barracks and found Rise.

“Vice-captain.”

“Ah. Is it a joke?”

It was different from when he looked excited every time he saw me. Sex with me was important, but I needed to focus on the future battle rather than showing that attitude now. As expected, he was knightly.

“What’s going on?”

“You look quite serious today. Haven’t you been making a bitch-like expression every time you see me these days?”

“Hmm, hmm. Daron. I am also a knight.”

“A subject that can’t do anything if it’s fucked?”

“Da, Daron. Can you please look at it now?”

If I stick a dick in, I think I’ll die again. Rise also seemed to know this and looked like he was about to collapse again. As the situation is different, it seems like the chivalry that was hidden because of me has been brought out for the first time in a long time.

In particular, I don’t want Rise to be lewd all the time. From now on, I also need to focus on fighting against demonic beasts. I really didn’t want to get fucked after playing around with my dick.

“That’s not why I spoke to the vice-captain.”

“Then for what reason?”

“I need you to help me.”

Please help me?

no.

“Are you going to listen? No, since you obey what I say, you have to listen to me unconditionally.”

“Knowing… … I see. I am yours anyway. just… … Just say it.”

Rise spoke in an uncharacteristically shy manner and gave me a soft smile.

Even though I said that earlier, she is a woman who will give you her pussy right away if you ask her to go fuck you right away. Now my word was like law to her. Come to think of it, I didn’t tell Rise that I had regressed. There isn’t much time, so there’s no need to talk about it now.

“Rise. Let’s have a meeting at the command barracks later, right?”

“Yes. So I was just on my way.”

“Let’s join in too.”

“Hmm? What about you?”

“If things continue like this, I might be screwed.”

It was only after the Gold Eagle Knights suffered enormous damage that they were able to exterminate the demon beasts. I understand that the demonic beasts escaped all the way out of the forest, causing casualties among the villagers. First, information must be obtained from within the command center. After that, if something happens that I can judge, I can just let it slip to Ariana. Even if it doesn’t work, there’s Rise. It’s my house, but since he’s the deputy commander, he’ll have a lot of influence.

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Rise and I went into the command barracks first. Because there were soldiers and knights present, I did not have a private conversation with Rise. There were people who were puzzled about my coming here, but since I was brought here personally by the deputy commander, no one spoke up.

After hearing the powerful salute of the soldiers guarding the front, a female knight with yellow hair enters. And then a silver-haired woman comes in.

It was Asabel Silve, the princess who wore a hunchback on this expedition.

“Meeting Her Highness the Princess.”

Rise saluted first, and the other knights followed suit. I roughly followed along.

“Hoo, isn’t this the person that Director Ariana teaches?”

It seemed like I caught Asabel’s eye first. I didn’t expect that even the princess would participate in the meeting. If I thought a little deeper, I would have known that the princess would also come, but I was a little short-lived.

“Daron. Why are you here?”

Knight Commander Ariana didn’t know what to do about me being here. He cared about me, but even so, it didn’t suit me to be in a position like this. Because I am just a soldier.

“I brought you.”

“Vice-captain?”

Rise looks at me. The explanation wasn’t left to me. I said I would explain it myself. Anyway, it was better for me to speak than for Rise.

“I asked the vice-captain.”

I brought out the excuse I had prepared.

“Because no one knows the magic beast as much as I do.”

Everyone looked in disbelief at those words. No matter how confident a single soldier is, he is sure to look ridiculous. Even Ariana, who would normally trust my words, was embarrassed.

There was silence for a moment. It was cute how Rise rolled his eyes here and there and looked between me and Ariana.

“Daron. Is that your name?”

“Yes. Her Royal Highness.”

The person who broke the heavy atmosphere was none other than Princess Asabel. She, the highest ranking person in this place, came forward in person. I quickly knelt down and bowed my head. Since he was a soldier, he had to be as humble as possible when talking to the princess.

“You can stand comfortably.”

“Thank you.”

As I show my sincere loyalty, a loving smile appears on my lips. This is my first conversation with Asabel. I think I started off well.

“Daron. You said you know a lot about demonic beasts, right?”

“Yes.”

“So you came here to help?”

“That’s right. It doesn’t mean you’ve violated military law by getting permission from the vice-captain, but it’s true that you don’t know fractions.”

It will even make you look arrogant. If there was someone who looked down on me, I could be punished for disrespecting my superiors, that is, insulting my superiors. Still, Ariana will protect her.

“I know this is very rude.”

“You seem to know that it’s rude.”

“Yes. But if I can have a little more courage and minimize the damage to our knights and soldiers. I was willing to do that.”

It’s not for me.

It’s for everyone.

It may be pretentious for me to say it, but it was true. The Gold Eagle Knights, who are the knights represented by Ariana and Rise, and who will be active in the future war against the Demon King, should not have their strength lowered here.

“Are you really saying you know enough about demon beasts to be confident?”

“Yes.”

“How can a single soldier know so much about demonic beasts?”

That’s because there was a war for several years in the previous episode. At the same time as fighting against demons, there were many times when I fought against the demonic beasts they controlled. Although I haven’t caught many demon beasts myself, I have seen them, so I know their weaknesses, habits, and other miscellaneous knowledge.

And this knowledge became widely known only late in the war. Currently, there is not much research on demonic beasts, so I am the best demonic beast expert.

“I learned it while following a demon hunter in the past.”

“Demon Hunter?”

“You probably don’t know. It’s a very rare profession.”

However, I couldn’t confidently say that I had regressed, so I mixed up the phrase. There was no way to check if it was true or not, and there was no time. Anyway, as soon as I prove that I actually know a lot about demonic beasts, it becomes true.

“Leader Ariana.”

“Yes, Her Royal Highness.”

“You are the one raising it, right? Is this person trustworthy?”

“You have never lied to me until now.”

Ariana’s evaluation of me was, as expected, high. I asked a question and got a positive answer. Therefore, Princess Asabel will give me a chance.

“Yes. I’ll assume you are knowledgeable about demonic beasts.”

“Thank you.”

“If you are of great help in this expedition, I will reward you. but… … If they were taunting me with shallow knowledge for the sake of getting ahead… … .”

In some ways, it may seem like an ulterior motive to impress high-ranking people. That’s why Asabel warns me with scary eyes.

“The price will definitely have to be paid.”

“… … I understand.”

Would you do this just because you like me?

I’m saying it’s good for you.

“Okay, shall we start the meeting?”

After the princess allowed me to attend, no one could complain. The princess and high-ranking knights began to sit down on the chairs one by one. Of course, there was no room for me, so I had to stand up and participate.

“Then let’s begin.”

Ariana took out the prepared parchment and spread it out on the table. It was a map of the entire Lactone Forest that we had to attack this time. As Ariana began to explain, I listened quietly and scanned the terrain of the Lactone Forest.