The Wayra Empire.

　Thousands of troops were marching outward from the imperial capital.

　Ruina was in the center, with the 0th Army Chief Yui and the First Army Chief Iratu by her side.

　The King's Capital was looking off its troops with loud cheers.

''These cheers are tremendous.

　Ilatu let out an exclamation as he looked around the perimeter.

　It was a compliment to Ruina's skills.

　Since the defeat in the Stillbeats Kingdom, the morale of the Weyla Empire and the genus countries had dropped significantly.

　On the contrary, some countries have finally revolted against the Weiler Empire and have even formed a coalition.

　But - they are suppressed all at once.

　In addition, they are easily grabbing the hearts of the public, which were far away, like this.

　It is an endless art of grasping people's hearts and minds.

"The people are both stupid and wise. It's so easy to spread the word of the seven great demon nobles who once plundered the Holy Republic, Yusuf, and to avenge his legacy, if you announce publicly that you're going to conquer the demon tribe to wipe out the danger, you can easily get your hands on them like this.

　Louina says, remembering the guild master, who is a young girl in appearance.

''It's not fun to go along with that thing's schemes. But the acquisition of the demon territory is even more delicious.

You can find it at ....... However, we can't afford to fail this time.

　Iratu makes a bitter face.

　The Battle of Stillbeats, the Coalition War, and several other battles that are invasions of the Kingdom of Kuzela and skirmishes for the Wayra Empire.

　It's a sacrifice that can't be overlooked, no matter how huge a military state it is.

''I know. If we lose this one, it will be neck and neck apart.''

　That's determination.

　It's also the very essence of Louina's dictatorial strength.

　A confidence that is so strong that she risks her own life with each and every word and action. Literally, Ruina is prepared to have her head fall off.

　That's why he is able to be the master of a huge country.

　That's why he proceeds to make many sacrifices as a stepping stone.

　That's why he can be cruel and inhumane.

　It's all for the sake of the country--

But that's not going to happen. I've heard good things about the vixen.

　'Kuni,' said Yui, nodding.

''Do you think so too, Yui? 'Huh.'

...... guild?

　Iratu's expression remained bitter.

　It was an organization he didn't remember very well.

''I heard that the A-ranks are in the demon territory to take the exam, but I'm not sure if it really helps: ......

'Don't say that. As far as I could see, my sister Kåñëa and the blonde girl next to her were powerful enough to pull out. That alone was enough to make them a force to be reckoned with.

......

　Kuni, Yui nodded.

　It was a story that could only be understood because she actually fought.

　And Iratu had no doubt about it either.

''But, you see, there is a section where the guild master is trying to treat us rather like a shield. Like protecting the adventurers.

'Hmmm, I guess so. That's also what the vixen wants. It's all about alignment of interests after all. We want a good cause and absolute results, that's also true. And above all...

Jade.

　Yui blurts out.

　Iratu's face contorts in fear when he hears that.

　Iratu is such a man that even this is enough to be entrusted with the commander of the first army.

　In terms of guilds, he is more than evenly matched with the S-rank, and he has the charisma and knowledge to lead an army of ten thousand troops.

　But even so, just hearing that man's name is enough to make my heart jump.

　Luina grins at me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out. Yeah, I heard that Jide is also participating in the war. 'Yeah, I heard that Jide is also in the game. And the details of that request. That's a rare ...... okay, first ever and last class of monster in history.

We don't even know if that ...... is an enemy or a friend. It's not just our empire, Weyla. It could be the disaster that destroys our people or even this continent.

　Iratu says.

　That could be taken as hostility at first glance.

　But it wasn't.

　It was clear awe.

　It was merely fear of a dimensionally different being and the respect it deserves - that is, caution.

　There was none of the emotions that could be called hostility because he understood that he could never be an enemy of Iratu himself.

I'm sure you're right. If he's in the mood for it--

　Ruina and the rest of the group passed through the giant gate of the Imperial City.

　Beyond that, it was filled with an army that could fill up to the horizon.

''Even if we had this many troops, it would surely be useless.

...... Right.

　In fact, it was.

　If it was in numbers, it was tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands.

　From the Weira Empire, from the gentry, mercenary groups, guilds, and even militias that came forward in the name of conquering the demon race.

　It's not just here in the imperial capital.

　There were already movements in the vicinity of the demon territory.

''But that's why it's worth betting on. --''But that's why it's worth betting on, even if it's the great gamble of 'war' with the demon tribe.

　What's about to take place is a 'war'.

　Youssef, the seven great demon nobles, tried to bring down the Holy Republic with a vile hand. In return.

　It's because there is no Demon King now.

　It's because it's important to defeat the enemy.

　If the empire is to become even bigger.

　If mankind grows more prosperous.

　You can make up as many reasons as you like.

　Any number of reasons to support your cause.

　The will of the people is moved by a single dictator with the strength to overcome even the most vague doubts.

Let the invasion begin. --Let the invasion begin.