Since it would be conspicuous if we acted with a large army, I ordered some of my subordinates who were waiting to move to a distance that would not be detected by humanity. I waited for word from the maple tree for the main unit of the Kanazawa Liberation Army to engage Kaoru, the demon king.

　From here on out, it's all about speed.

　I've had some of my mainstay agents who were waiting for me to get on the back of a large truck and prepare for immediate movement. I myself have already made my way to the point where I can set up the rule.

　How many of the human race were headed to Baijian City?　How many humans are left at Ishikawa University?

　The goblin's attendants who were sent out to scout earlier reported the presence of several large buses and automobiles departing from Ishikawa University. Even now, there are many cars and buses departing from the University of Ishikawa towards Hakusan City.

　The timing of the attack is very important.

　If it was too early, the main unit of the Kanazawa Liberation Army might turn back.

　If it's too late, we'd be fighting with the humans who would be turning back after the success or failure of Demon King Kaoru's Reign.

　They only had 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete the Demon King Kaoru's Reign.

　If it was a large group of people, it would take more than an hour to travel from the battlefield in Hakusan City to Ishikawa University.

　We need to set up the 《Ruling》 at the moment when the main human forces and the Demon King Kaoru begin to engage with each other.

　I quietly waited for the report from the maple tree.


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　There's only 1 hour and 40 minutes left until Demon King Kaoru's Reign is completed.

　--~♪

　The light melody of a smartphone announces an incoming call.

'It has begun.'

　The signal from the maple tree to begin operations.

　--Ruling!

　I meditate, hold my right hand on the ground and remind myself that the ground is shaking, and at the end of my held out right hand, a black vortex about 30cm in diameter occurs that seems to swallow the space around me.

　The familiar text appears on the smartphone screen.

''We have begun to [rule].''

I have declared you to be sovereign over any hostile force within your effective radius.

"You have 180 minutes to eliminate all hostile forces within your effective range.

Hostile force in range, we have confirmed hostile presence. Eliminate them immediately.

Do you want to show a map of the active area?　[YES] [NO]

　I tap [YES].

　A simple map within a 5 km radius appears on my smartphone.


　The number of humans remaining at Ishikawa University is--about 30,000. The number of other human beings scattered within the range of our governance is about 300.

　The number of yellow dots--the number of subjugated human beings is 0, as if morale has been boosted by the great victory just now.

　--First and second raiding units, head east!　There's a hundred humans lurking around, so get rid of them!

　--Third ranger party, head west!　There are 50 humans lurking in the area, so get rid of them!

　The order is sent to the raiding party that preceded it.

　The first raiding party is led by Leila, consisting of 3 Attendants and 50 Dhampirs.

　The second strike force will be led by Daquel, consisting of 3 Attendants and 50 Dark Elves, and the third strike force will be led by Daquel, consisting of 3 Attendants and 50 Dark Elves.

　The third raiding force is led by Saburo. This new unit is made up of former demon kings who responded to the surrender, who are usually left to defend themselves.

　The raiding troops are prioritized with high-ranking items. The rest of the scattered humanity will have no problems if they are left to the raiding units.

　The problem is - the humanity remaining at Ishikawa University.

　--Lina, begin the invasion of Ishikawa University ahead of them!

　--Chloe, lead all units to Ishikawa University!

　He gave orders to Chloe, who was leading Lina's main force in the back of a large truck and a large number of her subordinates who were not able to get into the truck.

　Together with 800 soldiers who had overtaken Yataro and Izayoi, who had been left behind to defend themselves, the 11,000 subordinates had begun their invasion at once.

This is a message to the humans in Kanazawa City. Thank you for the help you have given us. Now, let's show the real power of the Astor Empire. Those who surrender will be met with mercy and those who resist will be met with death.

　I'm declaring war on humanity in the form of an admonition.

'Foolishness!　Theon, the Demon King!　We will not yield!　They'll turn it back on you as many times as you want!'

　An older man's shouting voice, different from that of the "Sage of Kanazawa," replied.

　Have both the Sage of Kanazawa and the Sage of Kanazawa moved to Hakusan City? Then there would be no main force left.

　Convinced of the success of the diversion, I chuckled.


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(Takahara's perspective)

Oh, yeah?　That's a lot of them.
Ma?　Like how Zion's mission failed?
I don't know.

　I arrive at my destination before anyone else, and I look at the humanity gathered in front of the main gate of Ishikawa University with Sarah, who has taken the liberty of getting in behind me.

　After waiting for a while, Lina and the others arrive along with more than 20 trucks.

'How's it going?'
'As you can see. I think you failed to lead us in, didn't you?

　--Induction was successful. The enemy's strength is still less than half that!

　When I answered Lina's question as she got out of the truck and approached me, Sion's voice filled with anger resounded in my brain.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that it's a good idea to have a good time. So it seems we've succeeded in guiding them in.

　I hurriedly retract my previous statement. I don't know where the mines of Zion are. I don't want to fall prey to Saburo's poisonous influence.

'So, Theon, what should we do?　You want to wait for Chloe and the rest of the squad?　Or--

　Lina speaks to herself, assuming that Sion can hear her.

　--Invade with the newly deployed Living Mail in the lead!

　Lina's question was answered by Sion.

　Nice!　Nice!　If the cautious Zion wants you to attack this number of opponents, are they small fry?　I tucked the A-ranked weapon--【Long Annihilation Fist】in my pocket.

　--Summons!　Glow-knuckle!

　I wore a divine weapon that looked like a Merikensack - glow knuckles in both hands.

　If you get in trouble, just switch them out.

　The glow knuckles were the best weapon. The attack power is still weak. Their rank is also a trash-like D-rank. But the more I use it, the more it fits in my hand. It's the only weapon in the world that evolves just for me.

　I don't care about the items. The growth of my glow knuckles has become one of my greatest pleasures, so much so that it has shaken the very foundation of my belief that the only thing that matters is my trained body and talent.

　While I was wearing my glow knuckles, the newly-installed forces that had been brought down from the truck one after another - ten living males clad in the Orihalcon series - were preparing their ranks following Lina's instructions.

　There was one order from Sion to the new forces - 'It's fine to make them disappear. Just make sure to stop them from taking your items!''

　Aruji is a ruthless Lord who values items more than the lives of his subordinates. However, it's true that I enjoy my current position more than when I was the Demon King.

　Ruthless Our Lord--Sion, who is ruthless, gives preferential treatment to those who are powerful.

　In that case, let's try our best not to be cut down...!

　I chuckled at my own thoughts, but was excited about the battle to come.