The goal appeared soon after walking for several minutes.

　Across the aisle, a light shone from what looked like an exit.

　I followed the knight and the brave, and went under the light.


　--I went through and found a huge cathedral built underground.


　Beautiful pillars extend up to the ceiling, and the ceiling is covered with paintings that seem to depict some kind of mythology. From there, several large and ornate chandeliers hang down and light up.

　On the geometrically patterned floor are a number of wooden couches typical of a cathedral, and facing them are stained glass windows with a storyline set into the wall.
　Even though it is in the basement, the light penetrates through the glass and shines faintly, suggesting that there may be some kind of magic trickery behind it.

　Underneath the stained glass are elaborate carvings glowering in the direction of the chairs, as if they were goddesses, and several soldier-like angels glowering in the direction of the goddesses, making you regain your poise just by looking at them.


Heh. ......

　An exclamation of admiration escapes me.

　It seems that we are on the second floor, and there are stairs that go down from here, and there are also several other passages besides the one we just came from, and if you look at it, there are several similarly shaped passages on the other side.

　On the couches below, there are already armed groups sitting waiting, and judging from the designs of their armor, many of them seem to be the same holy knights as Nell and Carlotta, but there are also about half of them that belong to other groups.

　Perhaps they are from the anti-prince faction, although they do not belong to the church.

It's amazing. I was surprised the first time I came here, too.

"Ah, ......

　There is definitely an indescribable sacred atmosphere here that even I, an atheist, can feel. There's an air of holiness in the air, as if no evil person will be allowed to pass.

　Well, I, the demon king, have entered the room.

This is the place we always use when we meet in secret. The church is already tracked down. Again, the front building is being watched at every turn, so a place like this is absolutely necessary.

"You want me to see that place?

"I'm sure he means us no harm, and he's with Nell. The boy is still a bit on the naive side, but he is a good judge of character. That should not be a problem.

"Hey, come on, Mr. Carlotta.

　You will be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for when you look up at Carotta with a smile twisted into a mouthful of protest.

　You will be able to find out the best way to get to know them. You're good friends.

You guys picked a good time to be together. We were just about to gather our commanders for a strategy meeting. I haven't figured out what to do with the two of you yet, but ......, just listen to what it says.

　We also go down the stairs, following the female knight who said that and headed down the stairs.

　When we reached the bottom, the brave man and I sat down on an empty couch, but the knight went through the center aisle and headed to the front of the pulpit.

　She stood at the podium and turned around and shouted loudly.

Gentlemen! I am Commander of the Order of the Holy Order of Faludiene, Carlotta-Demeyer. I will be in charge of this operation!

　At the words of the knight, the cathedral, which was a little buzzing, fell silent.

...... Oh, she was such a great person!

Yes, he is a great person. With his overwhelming skill with swords and magic, he was the youngest person ever to be chosen as the leader of the Holy Order of Faludiene, which is the mainstay of the church's holy order of knights. I'm sure my abilities are higher than theirs, but even now I can't beat him.

　A brave person whispering and gleefully bragging about her. I'm sure he's happy to know that the being he admires is such a great person.

　...... It's true, that female knight was high status.

　This is her status as seen by her analysis skills.


　Name: Carotta-Demeyer.
　Race: Human
　Class: Holy knight
　Level: 62
　HP: 1312/1312
　MP: 3400/3400
　Muscle strength: 387
　Durability: 409
　Agility: 552
　Magic power: 611
　Dexterity: 1192
　Good luck: 198
　Skills: holy magic lv5, fire magic lv5, swordsmanship lv7, spotting lv2, crisis detection lv5, daggerjutsu lv5, axejutsu lv3, fine swordjutsu lv4, whipjutsu lv4
　Titles: Swordswoman, Warrior Princess


　The first thing that stands out to me is the number of weapon related skills. In addition, the skill level is high across the board, and the swordsmanship skill is a threatening "7". The titles are also combat-related, such as "Swordswoman" and "War Maiden". Scary!

　The level is quite high and the dexterity value is over 1,000...... Is the dexterity value perhaps related to the swordsmanship? Nell also had a high dexterity value: .......
　I thought it didn't matter because my dexterity value is much higher but I'm not a good swordsman at all. ...... Maybe it's just that I'm not as talented as I should be.

　...... Well, well, the big sword is a bit useful, so it doesn't matter. I don't use regular swords. I don't use a normal sword. We'll agree on that.

　Excluding HP and MP, I've learned a little more about the average of human abilities by looking at the various scores, which are roughly like this

　Children: 10-100
　Public: 100-150
　Combat jobs: 150-400
　Mastery: 400-600
　Crazy: more than that

　Combat jobs range in strength, but most are around 200-300. I haven't seen many over 400 or higher.

　The only people I've seen above 600 were the hero, the axe guy's status when he was doping, and that female knight was the third one. That's far enough out of the realm of the humans.



　The ability value of the knights here is around 300-400, probably an elite unit, but that female knight is head and shoulders above the rest.

　Well, this is just a human standard. I've only looked at the statuses of other demons and beastmen, so if I knew their averages, my impressions might change a bit.

　While I continue to think like that, the knight girl's words continue.

We're in a bit of a pickle at the moment. As you know, Prince Lute Gloria-Aricia is in disarray, and the royal capital is in the midst of turmoil. If he is crowned king in the middle of the chaos, we will be in a difficult position as opponents of the prince.

　The knights listen methodically to the dignified voice.

Those gathered here may have their own agendas. But to be frank, we are nowhere near enough allies! We must join hands and win! Any objections?

　There was no one to argue with those words, only a silent enthusiasm to rule the place.

"--Good! Now, we're going to have a strategy meeting!

　--After that, a board-like object was taken out from the side and used by Carotta to explain the operation, a few questions were asked and the contents of the operation were filled in.

　The first step is to raid the gates connecting the inside and outside of the capital with more than half of the troops that seem to be waiting outside the city and more than half of the troops inside, who have somehow managed to get in touch with each other.
　After creating a commotion there and drawing enough attention to it, the remaining units will infiltrate the castle. The first aim is to rescue the king and capture the prince if possible.

　As for the king, it seems that they have succeeded in locating him and he is currently locked in a dungeon inside the castle, where he is still alive.

　...... I see. .......

　...... I'd like to scare them a little bit, so I'll just have to be me and get ahead of them to rescue the king.

　Later, we'll hand them over to the arriving troops.

The operation will begin tomorrow at midnight, when the church bells ring, and we will act en masse! That's all, is there a question! --Then, gentlemen, we are dismissed! Victory to us!

Victory to Us!

　At the same time, the cathedral is filled with noise and all the knights start to act at once.

　The female knight who was explaining the strategy on the stage came straight back to us and opened her mouth.

You have not secured your beds since you came to the capital today, right? I'll take you there, just in case.