The caller displayed on the smartphone was - Yataro.

'It's Theon. What's up?
"Master Theon!　My God!

　I can hear Yataro's impatient voice from the other end of the smartphone.

'What happened?'
Invasion!　We've been invaded!

　--!

Have they already found out?

　I assumed one worst-case scenario. That assumption was--a simultaneous invasion of the dominion territory by Demon King Kaoru. The area that was to be presented to Demon King Kaoru had a drastically reduced number of subordinates to defend. The plan was to turn it into a labyrinth to buy time for it to take over, but if the Demon King Kaoru had realized our intentions, the best strategy was to invade several of them simultaneously.

　I ponder whether I should stop Demon King Kaoru's invasion by bringing back Izayoi, who is waiting at the side, to disperse his forces.

''No!　'Not so!'
No?
The invasion of the 127th Reichstag...
What?

　Currently my control area is well over 200. I can figure out the location of the first control area and other early control areas, but........one hundred and twenty-seven?

"From Oyabe City, the humans of Toyama have invaded the 127th Territories!
"Huh?

　I know what Yataro means for a moment, but my instincts don't allow me to understand and I let out a goofy voice.

　Then I realize the gravity of the situation.

　Shit!　You've done it.........

'What is the composition of the enemy?'
"Judging by the equipment and the speed with which they can eradicate ghouls, this is a high-level human being!

　This is the worst.... I underestimated the Kanazawa Liberation Army.

　The invasion of a high level human being from Toyama Prefecture at this time - it's hard to believe this is a coincidence.

　The Demon King Kaoru and I, or in other words, the Demon King and I were enemies.

　However, the people in Ishikawa Prefecture and the people in Toyama Prefecture are on our side.

　There's a huge gap between us. I can't contact the other Demon King, there's no way for us to cooperate with each other. However, human beings can communicate with each other even though they are far apart.

　The Demon King (Chaos) is an enemy to everyone except those under his control. However, human beings (Lowe) can join hands and help each other as long as they are all human beings.

If I bring Izayoi back, will it be possible to defend it?

　The time it takes to complete the [Reign] - 3 hours. Probably, even if the human race continued to march onward, they wouldn't reach the [true core].

　

　If the Demon King had taken away your control territory, you could simply take it back.......but if your opponent was a human being, once it was liberated, even if you took it back, the CP you could gain would decrease.

　Therefore, you need to intercept them at a level that will break their hearts.

''If we can also throw in the reserve forces we had prepared for the invasion we might be able to prevent it.
You are cleared. Izayoi will be back on the defensive soon.
"How hard is it to get Saburo and Seta?
Is the enemy that strong?
''Not so......... It's strong enough to only give you experience even if you throw in ghouls poorly. You might be able to defend it by throwing in some reserve selection forces, but the burden on Izayoi is too great.''
Saburo and Setanta...

　Yataro slurred his words, but perhaps he was trying to say that he couldn't guarantee Izayoi's life. Izayoi, Saburou, and Setanta have good chemistry and coordination.

　If it's Demon King Kaoru, he can predict a certain amount of strength, but in the case of the humans in Toyama Prefecture, their abilities and numbers are unknown. If they showed weakness here, a large number of controlled territories would be invaded at the same time as they attacked Nonoichi City City Hall, and the possibility arose that many controlled territories would be liberated.

''I understand. Wait a minute.

　I end the call with Yataro and call out to Kotetsu.

　--Kotetsu, I'm sorry to be in the middle of a battle. Can I borrow the Setanta?

　After a ten second wait, my smartphone plays an electronic tone, announcing an incoming call from Kotetsu.

'Is something wrong?'
The dominant territory that borders the city of Oyabe has been invaded by the humans of Toyama.
'Wha.......... I see..... I don't have a problem with you putting Seta-Boy on the defense, but I have another plan.
Another idea?
''Yes. How about using the disciples we left in the dominion territory - the lords?
"My lord?　The enemy is humanity.　Are you sure?
There are many humans, including my apprentice, who are determined to defend the kingdom of Astor. First, you will tell my name and speak to my apprentice, Yamada.
Yamada.... right? I get it.
'Master Theon. I apologize for being so selfish, but to my disciples--'
I know. We'll award you the best item and send you to the defense.
Thank you, sir. Now, as we are in the middle of a battle, I must go.

　After finishing the call with Kotetsu, I called Yataro.

"Yataro, contact one of Kotetsu's apprentices named Yamada, who is still in the control area.
Is this Yamada?
''That's right. According to Kotetsu, there are many lords who are ready to fight for the Astor Empire, including Yamada.
I see. I'll call Ms. Tamura and see what's going on.
'Allow the territories to deploy the Orichalcon series of equipment we have left in reserve. I'll send Izayoi to the defense in the meantime, but if it looks too tough, call them immediately.
"Woohoo. I understand. Now, if you'll excuse me.

　The crisis was temporarily averted by Kotetsu's quick thinking.

　I see......... A lord's people can't go out of the territory they control unless they become part of the family, but is it possible to defend them? I've been made aware of my own blind spot.

　Whether or not the territorial population can be used or not shall be determined by this defense.

　The 'Sage of Kanazawa' and the 'Sage of Kanazawa' who commanded the Kanazawa Liberation Army....... Their abilities are unknown, but they seem to have a good head on their shoulders.

　Once again, I checked my smartphone screen to see how my troops were faring in the battle at Ishikawa University of Technology.