Kingdom of Aryssia.

　It is located in the northwestern part of the continent and is one of the most prosperous kingdoms in the world. Its population size is a cut above the surrounding countries, and its industry is proportionately more developed. It is especially focused on the production of magic tools, and if you want to buy the latest ones, you'll often end up getting the ones from this country.
　Naturally, with such a high level of magic tools, it is also a step ahead of other countries in terms of military technology, and in the war against sub-humans, it is often the leading force.

　The current king of the Alyssia Kingdom, whose name is Raid-Glorio Alyssia, is a mediocre king, but he is highly regarded for his good governance and has the support of the people.

Now is the time to strike!

　--And now, a young man, addressing the king, stands before his son, Lute Gloria Alyssia.

　His son, Lute Glorio Alyssia, stands before the king.
　He is a sincere young man with a thick heart for his country. ...... But for the moment, that sentiment is spinning out of control.

You can't. I will not allow you to mess with that place.

So, you're going to let this happen despite the fact that you're under attack?

　To the enraged young man, the king only quietly replies.

　Just a few days ago, they received urgent news that the frontier city of Alfilo has been temporarily occupied by an army of demons.

　It was that the frontier town of Alfilo was temporarily occupied by an army of demons.

Even though it was attacked, it didn't do much damage. At most, I heard that some criminal organization was crushed.

　That's why the king remains calm despite the seriousness of the situation.

　The situation is already solved and not much damage has been done. It's just a crime syndicate that did something stupid and went down.

　And ...... even if you think about retaliation, they're too bad.

　But Lute isn't satisfied with that and goes straight to his father.

It's not about the damage! The fact that we have been invaded by our country is what matters!

　What Lute is advocating is an active defense - in short, an invasion. It's a slightly violent argument to attack from here before it's too late.

　For him, the fact that the city that belonged to his beloved country was invaded by a monster without a shred of reason was most annoying.

　In addition, there was one more thing. He also had a plan. 　

　The place where the demons attacked this time was the forest of demons.

　A vast expanse of untouched nature, and because of its dangerous nature, no one from the neighboring countries had a claim to it.

　--So there's a treasure trove.

　If you can cut through it, there is no doubt that the country will develop further if you can cut through it. ...... The father of the king is afraid of the existence of such a dragon, whether it exists or not, and is extremely reluctant to touch it.

　I'm well aware that the demons in the area are strong, but this country has excellent magic tools that make up for that disadvantage. There's a good chance of winning.

　But because of your father's cowardice, you are sitting on the sidelines before the development of the country, which is nothing short of foolish.

　To a prince who only thought of the dragon as a legend, that's how the king looked like.

"You still don't know what that place is like.

"Isn't this one of the unexplored regions, where demons are powerful and dangerous! I know that much!

　Lade sighs at his son, who insists, huh.
　The color of disappointment in his eyes is the color of disappointment in his hard-headed, unsure son.

　Lute hated that look on his father's face.

"Just no. No, no. Do not do anything you wouldn't do. This is the king's mandate.

"Gggg. ...... Okay. I'll leave for now.

　With that, the prince zipped out of the room.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier.

You are going to be able to have a look at it. I'm sure it's a bit harsh to be considered a royal decree.

"...... King knew nothing. . and never will.

"So, the plan is to continue?

Yes. Gather the troops.

I'm sorry. . as your heart is in the right place. ......

　With these short words the man left Lute's side.

　A dangerous will dwells in the eyes of the prince who is left alone.


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　Thud, thud, thud, and the sound of your footsteps in the dirt. Simultaneously, there is the sound of crunching, crunching, and scraping of metal.
　On the long road, they - armed groups in armor - lined up in an orderly fashion, moving ahead.

　They are the soldiers who were recruited in the name of the prince and sent out on this expedition.
　Although their ranks are unified by small groups, when viewed as a whole, they lack cohesion and give the impression of being somehow mismatched.
　This is because almost all of the soldiers here are soldiers who were secretly loaned to the prince by noblemen blinded by the interests of a potential new frontier.
　In order to secure as much interest as possible, they have deliberately made a distinction so that their own soldiers can be easily recognized.

Why the hell do we have to go deep into the mountains?

　So, one soldier complaining to the man next to him .

Well, don't say that. This time they're paying well. The place is dangerous, but there are a lot of regulars. They won't be left behind so easily. I hear they have the latest magical equipment.

"Oh, well, that's a lot of work.

　They are also mercenaries hired by an aristocrat blinded by his own interests. They usually make a living by posing as bandits, and some of the officially hired armies blatantly dislike them, but since they make such a living, their prowess is strong.

I've heard that there is a sub-race or demon tribe that kidnapped the daughters of subhumans in the city and brought them back deep into the mountains. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this, and if you're successful in killing them, there's a chance that we'll be able to have some of those women on hand.



"Heh heh heh, subhuman is in good shape. Well, we'll have to do our best.

"Hey, hey, if you get your dick in gear now, you won't last long, will you?

"You know, my va*in* isn't that soft.

　Having a silly conversation, the men move on.


　--They don't know yet.

　They don't know yet that their path is nothing but hell.