"The territory we will now attack is inaccessible. Therefore, we must reorganize our forces!　Whoever is called by your name, step forward!　

　I announce loudly as I stand in front of the dispatchers gathered in the Great Hall.

'Lina!　Leila!　Flora!　Iron!　Guy!　Red!　Daquel!

　The seven servants whose names are called step forward.

'Next, Chloe!　Blue!　Noir!　Rouge!　Kureha!

　Next, the five servants whose names have been called step forward. Chloe, who sees Lina as a rival, gives a sharp look to Lina, who is lined up next to her.

''The rest of the family members gave a special name to the Dampir--Shadow.
Ha!

　The dhampir wearing the newly created sunglasses - The Shadow appears behind me.

""--?"

Si, Theon is it too much to ask?

　Seeing Shadow's appearance, Lina realizes what I'm thinking and speaks up.

'When you line up, you're obviously a different person... but apparently not so much if you don't know what you're looking at?
Is that so...?
Believe it or not, as a result of the experiment the humans in the habitat have mistakenly identified Miss Shado for Miss Theon.

""--?

　The subordinates revealed their surprise at the words of the bitterly smiling canon.

''You mean........that incompetent inferior breed of dirt tinkering mistook the dhampir windbag for a master?　....disrespect.
'Leaving aside the term Chloe's dhampir style I don't need those people's eyes.
We'll get rid of it immediately.

　The trio of fanatics who begin to say things - Chloe, Leila and Izayoi.

'Wait!'

　I hurriedly shouted a restraining cry, and all the eyes of all my subordinates flocked to me.

''This was my idea. So you're saying that you guys disagree with my idea?

'No, no ... it's not like that ...'
"I beg your pardon but I shall pay for this with my life.
"I am prepared to face any judgment...

　The trio of fanatics kneeled on the spot, a change from their earlier indignant attitude.

''Don't take life for granted how many times do I have to tell you?''
""Ha!"

　The trio of fanatics all put their heads to the ground.

　Heck, I'm glad they're so loyal but that's a little too much. Chloe, Leila and Izayoi, all three are irreplaceable forces. As for Izayoi, she's a valuable subordinate created by consuming the maximum amount of CP. Chloe and Leila have grown considerably, and it will take a tremendous amount of time to create the same strength. I want you to weigh yourself a little more.

Well, that's fine. Let's get back to it. During the invasion, Shadow will be in contact with me--the Demon King Theon.
""Acknowledged, sir."

Theon, do you have a question?
What?

　I turn my gaze to Lina, who asks a question.

''This time, me and Chloe two troops will be invading as a joint force for the first time. What about the leader?

　The air around me changes at Lina's words.

'The leader ... is ... me.
What?
""--?

　My subordinates are filled with astonishment at my words.

''Hmm?　You don't like me as your leader?
'No, no, not really, but...'
Ma'am, master!　Danger!　If you leave it to us, we'll make sure to dedicate the dominant territory to you!
Heads. You'll be blazing hot in the sun this time, won't you?
Just keep your husband at a steady pace and we'll kill the Demon King in a heartbeat.

　My men are speaking out against my participation in the invasion.

　It's refreshing to be opposed by my men. Have they developed an ego?　I'm happy to see my men desperately opposed to it.

'Sure, it's dangerous. That's why I'm counting on you guys. Defend it to the death, okay?
Yes, sir.
I will protect you if I have to give my life for it.

　The subordinates responded to my light words with a smile, risking their lives.


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　With a total of 24 members, including the six Living Mail and two Dhampirs to the previous members, we resumed our invasion into the territory we had once retreated to.

　The invasion began at 2pm. It was approximately four hours until sunset. They could have gone out at night, but they felt that it was more risky to be attacked at dawn, so they started the invasion at this time.

''Zion-sama, are you alright~?

　I'm approached by Flora, who walks behind me. This time, I'm disguised as a living mailer. However, I have no intention to tank in the front row. With my body protecting Flora at the back of the line, I'm also waiting in the back row.

'It's hot, I'm lazy, and I'm feeling terrible but I'll be fine.

　During the day, his physical status would be greatly reduced. Due to this effect, the armor he was equipped with felt heavier than at night, and the conditions were worse.

''No traps or enemies in sight........ Do you think this is another trap of some kind?''

　Lina speaks a little louder and speaks to Shadow. The person I want to bring this voice to is naturally not Shadow, but me.

　--I wonder?　The opponent has changed the structure of the dominant area significantly. It's possible that they didn't get there in time to set the trap, or so they say.

　I reply to Lina with a one-way telepathic message.

'That's fine then...'

　--Well, be on your guard. He's a tricky devil.

Yes, sir.

　It took six hours to invade, keeping an eye out for traps.

　We arrived at the second level just as the sun was setting and the night breeze was beginning to feel comfortable.

　On the first level, there were no traps or enemy attacks.

　It was just a structure of a wilderness with a bad environment lit by the sun's rays.

　We deliberately changed the area of control to the wilderness, yet there were no traps or enemy raids...?

　What is the enemy after?

　What would you do if I were the enemy...?

　A powerful enemy has invaded. The invading enemy is made up of high-ranking demons, and the items they are equipped with are also high-ranking items. Even if you collide with them head on, defeat is inevitable. The point that this one is winning is the number of items you can throw in at once. And the enemy's weak point is the light of the sun.

　If you defeat the Demon King, you'll win a huge upset victory. The powerful demons that surround us are secondary to the powerful demons that surround us.

　In my mind, I spin a simulation with the intention of becoming the enemy's Demon King.

　It's meaningless to throw in forces in the middle of a battle. That's what I understand from the earlier defense (the defense of the two control areas that were taken).

　Then what do we do?　At what point do you throw all your forces at the enemy?

　--!

　I've come up with a solution.

　--Lina, find out what time the sun rises.

　I would have loved to search my smartphone, but there's a good chance our enemies are watching us right now.

5:42.

　The time is now 20:10.

　--Tell everyone!　The enemy's invasion is expected in 9 hours and 30 minutes. From here, we will begin our march and rest at 3:10 a.m., six hours from now.

　If I were the enemy, I would attack at sunrise. In other words, my chances of being attacked are slim to none until that time. Then I'd have to invade all at once and at the same time secure the terrain for easy defense.

　After realizing the enemy's aim, I gave the order to act quickly.