It is said that there was once a time when the Devil's Door (Evil Gate) opened and the forces of the demon world invaded the earth.
　Six of the seven continents were conquered before the great offensive of the powerful demons named Toyfel, and life on earth was cornered.
　The trapped lives unite across species and recruit heroes for a counter-offensive.
　The human hero, Reinhardt, who saved many lives by repeatedly volunteering for the dangerous retreat, and who himself returned alive.
　Blasius, an archer of the bird people, whose arrows are said to fly for several kilometers and shoot through the clouds.
　The duo of elven wise men, Duo News, who have developed a number of magic techniques for use against demons, and who can use more than two thousand magic techniques.
　Franz Peter, a heavy warrior of the bear race, who had the prowess to carry a huge rock with one hand and unparalleled battering power.
　Gina, a dwarf tribe of dwarfs who was known as the Great Thief before the demon invasion began and transformed into a righteous bandit who was busy distributing food to feed the many lives after the battle began.
　Guntram, who surpassed DuoNews in terms of recovery magic and was hailed as a saint.
　Hansjerck, the strongest warrior of the ichthyosaur tribe, is said to be invincible in underwater battles, and in fact has defeated even Toifel in one-on-one combat.
　It's not just a matter of time before he's ready to go back to work.

...... 'Invasioon' is a story that I was told many times when I was a child, but I didn't think it was a true story: ......

　The emperor is dismayed by what he has heard from Val in his private room.
　The crown prince and his close attendants, who are standing close to him, have the same expression on their faces.

The duo news is the ancestor of Vilhemina," he said, "and he warned them in his last will and testament: 'This is not a creation, but a fact. It may happen again,' and he left a warning in lieu of a will.

I'm glad you brought this to my attention.

　The emperor seemed to have aged at once, but the strong light had not yet disappeared from his blue eyes.

'I don't think Bartholomeus or Vilhemina are lying to you, but ...... that doesn't make me believe it.

　Adrienne said in a depressed and suspicious voice.
　Val could tell that he was representing the feelings of all those present.

'I feel the same way as Your Highness. But if it should come true, it would be a terrible thing.

　Perhaps because he didn't dare to deny it, the crown prince seemed to be more receptive to it.

''That's true. But Vilhemina also said that the level of the enemy was too low for that aim, didn't she?''

　The crown prince wants to believe Meena's specific words.
　It's not hard to understand his feelings, but in this case it could be an escape from reality, so Val has no choice but to retort.

'Maybe that's why they keep repeating the experiment. Even if we can't do it now, we're going to cause it someday.'

　All those who have heard this turn blue.

'I think Bartolomeus has a point.

　The Emperor gravely acknowledged Val's statement.

''At the very least, I must be prepared for that. Assuming the forces of the demon world are the enemy, there may be one entity that not even Yagamihiki can defeat.

'Yagami Akira can't win: ......?'

　One of the kinsmen says, panting as his eyes widen to the limit.
　The emperor can understand his fear.
　Or rather, the emperor is the person in the position he least wants to think about.
　The Eight God Teru is the largest force in the empire, one person can exceed even a single knightly order.
　Even they can't win, how much damage will be done?

''Ba, Bartolomeus-sama, if you are Bartolomeus-sama, you can go to ......

　Val is troubled by the sullen look in his eyes.
　He doesn't feel bad about being relied upon, and he knows it's his position to defeat his enemies, but he can't answer the question of whether he can defeat a being that only appears in lore.

'I'll do my best. That's all I can say, I suppose.

I feel like I'm jumping the gun too far.

　The Emperor speaks up to cover Val's words.

'It's not yet decided that Invazion will happen. It's violent, but we can crush the enemy organization before it happens.'

　When he said that, the expressions of the kinsmen brightened.
　There was no way anyone could be here who couldn't notice that much, but after all, the information that Invazion might happen must have had an immeasurable effect on their minds.

(It was a good thing I came to tell them early.)

　It was worth it to come to the imperial castle, which he didn't want to get too close to, Bal thought.
　If it had happened without prior information, the center of the empire might have been paralyzed by the shock.
　But if you're prepared for what might happen, it's very different.

'I thank you, Bartolomeus.

　The emperor threw a word of thanks to him, and Val responded with a curtsy.