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　A decision made under the guise of an offer to cooperate with the beastmen.

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　As a result of the mission that the Witch King has given us, we have decided that the beastmen are not worth fighting for as my people. At that point, we should have returned to our home country, but at the whim of Koga Dingal, the leader of the bonkers army, we had a little battle in Hinomoto.

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"Whew, that was a hell of a fight!"

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　As we were on our way back to our home country after finally escaping the beastmen's territory, Koga muttered something like that as if he had just remembered.

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　He was rubbing his belly, so he might be remembering the blow he had received that day.

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　I ask Kohga to stay alert and aware of his surroundings.

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"I didn't see the whole fight, but that much?"

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"Yeah, it's about ...... as they say. It's not unusual for me to be up against a physical specimen that I'm raising with dark magic."

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You knew that, didn't you?

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"Well, yeah. But when we actually fought, it was full of surprises. Above all, his reflexes and defense with a basket hand were so outstanding that he could almost knock off a head-on attack, which was unbelievable.

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　His dark magic, unlike that of the Black Knight, is specialized for physical combat.

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　In battle, the dark robe covering his body moves according to Koga's will, strengthening and assisting his superior physical abilities as a demon.

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　It may seem unassuming, but it is similar to the magic-cloaking technique developed by the master.

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"You saw the last one, didn't you?　It's even more powerful than it looks, you know?　They force their way through your defenses and you don't know if it hurts or not with the healing magic. Scary, isn't it?"

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"...... can you call that healing magic?"

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Ha-ha-ha.

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"I don't understand how you can smile at all."

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　From a distance, but from a close-up perspective, it was a shocking sight to see Koga's body being pushed out of the way as unidentified impacts repeatedly slammed into him from fists that were in close contact with his body.

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　Don't tell me that I thought for a moment that he had gone out of business, and was about to leave.

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"How was it over there?　You fought with the knights of the Ringle Kingdom, didn't you?"

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"...... Yeah, he was a good fighter."

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　The red-haired swordsman from the Kingdom of Lingle.

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　I didn't take it easy on him at all. I was wearing flames and wielding a sword with the intent to kill. And yet he survived and cut through the wall of flame because he had the strength and determination to do so.

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"I'm surprised. I didn't expect you to praise him.

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"Demon and human. but there's more than just hatred there. His sword was magnificent. I was merely expressing my admiration for that undeniable fact.

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"I see."

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　Coga crosses his arms and nods his head.

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　His reaction is somewhat mocking, and I open my mouth with a frown on my face, a little annoyed.

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"First of all, I'm just along for the ride with you.

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"Ha-ha, that's true. Well, I'm satisfied with it, so I don't mind. Now, how do I explain this to the Demon Lord? ......"

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"...... I guess I'll just have to be honest with you."

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　Unauthorized acts of combat that have nothing to do with the order.

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　Moreover, I, who should have been in a position to admonish him, helped him.

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I'm prepared to cut myself in the worst case.

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What?　Why are we talking about this?

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"An action outside the order. And if it is a battle with the people of the hostile Lingle Kingdom, there should be no problem.

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"No, no, the Demon Lord wouldn't want that. Besides, wouldn't that involve me?"

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"......"

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"Mute!　Are you trying to take me with you?　Don't do this, man. The demon king won't get mad at you for that. He'll laugh and forgive you. But he won't laugh..."

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What do you know about the Mad King?

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What?

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　His eyes widened and he stared at Koga.

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　He did not understand the gravity of the situation at all.

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"I've acted outside of his orders, and I've even gone to battle for this stupid, brainless boss......... I'm screwed..." he said. I have no choice but to cut myself."

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"Sometimes your loyalty is so heavy, I really can't keep up with you. And don't you casually disparage me too much?　I'm getting a lot of flak for it. ......Hey, you guys should say something to him."

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　Coga silently calls out to his men who have been following behind him.

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　The men clenched their fists and turned their determined gazes toward me.

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"If you will do it, then we will too ......!"

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"...... what?"

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"For the sake of your sister Amira, I'm willing to die for her ......!"

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Sister?

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It's an honor to have shared this journey with you, even if it was short.

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You talk like that?

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　My heart was in tears as these words were thrown at me one after another by my men.

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　Holding my eyes, I turn to face forward.

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"You guys ......!　All right, I've got your commitment!　Then follow me!"

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Yes, sir!"

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　Leaving Koga in a daze, we walk down the path that leads to the demon lord's territory.

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"Wait a minute! Why is it that Amira is more popular than him?　I'm the leader of your army!　Wait, don't leave me!"

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　It's the difference between doing your job and not doing your job.

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　But as soon as I'm done with this assignment, I'll be relieved of my temporary position as assistant corps commander. Then, we will be able to run together on the battlefield as comrades of the same perspective.

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　Preparations for battle are steadily being made.

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　We have increased our forces and improved the quality of our soldiers.

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　Cavalrymen who manipulate ferocious demons as their messengers and devour the battlefield.

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　The new commander of the Third Corps has been assigned to take my place.

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　And the commander of the First Legion, who boasts of being the "strongest" in the Demon Lord's army, is now on his way to take his place.

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......"

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　This battle will be different from the first and second.

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　Of course, the Kingdom of Lingle will not go down without a fight. They will join forces with their neighbors to form a coalition against us.

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　The best men from each kingdom.

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　The fierce men who bear the titles of heroes.

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　Brave men summoned from other worlds.

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　The lifeguard of the Lingle Kingdom, infamous to us all.

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The day of reckoning may not be far off.

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　Whether it was a battle between humans and demons, or the resolution of my fate, I did not dare to say.

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　One thing I knew was that the next battle would be the deadliest ever.

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