I Became the Heavenly Demon of the Academy

Holy War (4)

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A large mirror in the room was broken.

“…Nonsense.”

Asmodeus, who was soaking in a bathtub full of blood and touching his white skin, was shocked.

No matter how young a dragon was just out of hatchling, a dragon was a dragon.

Of course, while corrupting the dragon, its combat power was significantly reduced compared to the dragon in its intact state, but instead, it was linked with the royal capital’s giant magic circle, giving it near-immortality abilities.

Such a dragon disappeared without leaving a trace.

“What are you doing?”

The succubus, who was waiting next to Asmodeus, cautiously asked.

“So, what is going on?”

The impossible happened.

“…”

Dragons that were already extinct could not be saved anymore.

cringe

Asmodeus bit his fangs hard. A small drop of blood oozes from her pomegranate-red lips.

What a valuable collectible it was. Destroying such valuable collectibles was one of Asmodeus’ most hated things. Even more so, if it was a rare species that could not be recovered forever, needless to say.

Carl von Bernstein.

The one who can’t read fate.

I couldn’t see exactly what the heck he was doing, but I couldn’t get enough of it to stay still.

“Mkar.”

“yes.”

“Please advance right away. There is no need to wait patiently.”

“All right.”

You should tell me who you dared to touch.

a gruesome death? It wasn’t even funny.

Death was rather a lenient punishment.

Asmodeus had hundreds or thousands of ways to make him beg for death while suffering eternally without being able to die.

even after death to the soul.

After issuing the order to invade a nearby country, Asmodeus silently brooded over his anger and made a vow.

* * *

“What the hell are you doing here?”

Even for Wallenstein, who had extensive battlefield experience, it was impossible to fully understand the situation.

A city that disappeared overnight, leaving behind only a huge wasteland.

In the middle of the wasteland, a young man and woman spread out their parasols and relax as if they were on vacation.

If you hadn’t seen it in person, it was an incredible level of scenery even for Wallenstein.

“I was taking a little break.”

Carol answered calmly.

“I know that because I saw it… Who are you? Ah, I am Wallenstein in charge of Army Group Central.”

“This is Karl from the Bernstein family.”

“If it’s Carol from the Bernstein family… can’t it?”

Wallenstein, called the hero of the West, had, of course, heard of Carol before.

A hero who ended the Northern War ‘alone’.

And he occupied the Kingdom of Andhra and showed tremendous confidence ‘alone’.

“you’re right.”

“…Where did the royal capital of the Kingdom of Resavik go?”

“When I came, all the citizens were turned into monsters by Asmodeus, a high-ranking demon who had already descended to the north.”

“How could you do such a terrible thing…”

After advancing to the capital, seeing the sudden rise of monsters, of course I didn’t think that the capital would be all right, but I never thought that Felix II would really do something like that.

Wallenstein let out a deep sigh.

“There was also a trap.”

“trap?”

“Just as I dealt with King Felix II, a small monsterized dragon appeared in the capital.”

“D-Dragon?”

At this point, even from Wallenstein’s point of view, the fisheye was dumbfounded.

Aren’t dragons literally something out of history books?

“It was not in perfect condition. Not only did he become a monster, but he was at the level of a beast that had lost his reason.”

“Either way, no way…”

Realizing something, Wallenstein’s eyes widened.

“The royal capital was destroyed while fighting the dragon.”

“…I see. Did you do something like this alone?”

“yes. Because the dragon receives power from the giant magic circle on the ground, it had no choice but to collapse the entire capital.”

“…”

It was absurd. I can’t believe that I caught a dragon.

But seeing the results right in front of my eyes, I couldn’t believe it.

“You… what are you going to do now?”

“I intend to fulfill my oath.”

“vow? What oath…?”

“A gruesome death to Asmodeus.”

“…”

If someone else had said this, Wallenstein would have laughed, telling him not to brag. However, after seeing what Carol had done, it was hard to do that even as a joke.

A hero of the Great Northern War.

At first, I also thought that it would be such a big deal to just fight the northern monsters. Destroying the kingdom of Andhra was, of course, a great deal, but not alone, but with the elite soldiers of the empire. I didn’t direct it myself, so I thought there might be a section manager.

It was a complete misjudgment.

Rather, looking at it this way, it was embarrassing to be called a hero on the Western Front.

What if there was no Carol?

Could he have endured such a great battle that the royal capital would all disappear?

‘impossible.’

It must have had to retreat with the sacrifice of numerous Army Group Central. Wallenstein’s cool reason quickly grasped the point.

“So, are you heading north?”

“Everything to do here is done. I’ll leave the work behind.”

Carol put everything around her back into the subspace, including the training, and was ready to leave.

“…Good luck.”

With a small thank you for preventing the sacrifice of his soldiers, Wallenstein politely said with a silent bow.

“Good luck.”

Carol, who lightly reciprocated, disappeared high into the sky, cutting through the clouds in an instant.

‘The world is wide.’

I never thought there would be a person like Carol. What would it look like if a legendary dragon turned into a human?

Unable to hold back his admiration, Wallenstein followed the trajectory of Carol’s departure with his eyes.

* * *

“Long time no see.”

Before leaving for the North, Karl visited the General Headquarters and met Marshal Albrecht first.

“oh! Are you here!”

Despite the sudden, unannounced visit, Marshal Albrecht greeted Carol warmly. It was because he had already been told that he had conquered the kingdom of Andra, which had been a nuisance. From Albrecht’s point of view, Karl was no different than a solver.

“Resavik has also been cleaned up.”

“huh…?”

Since Carol arrived faster than the news, Marshal Albrecht was momentarily taken aback. Is there a story about how long it’s been since I entered Lesavik and sorted it out?

“I will have to take care of the small parts, but it is enough for the remaining people to sort it out on their own. News will arrive soon.”

“Is that so? What happened here by any chance…?”

It was unbelievable news, but it’s the same as what you’ve shown so far. Because Carol was not someone who would lie. Marquis Albrecht nodded, but without a word, questioned why he had come this far.

“Could you set up a quick meeting?”

“A talk? Who are you talking to?”

“We need a truce with the Northwest countries. The earlier the meeting date, the better.”

Marquis Albrecht was momentarily speechless at Carol’s request.

“That, no matter how you are, is not something you can easily say. They antagonized the Empire. I can’t just get over it.”

“I know. Anything is fine. Whether surrender is a condition, reparation is a condition, or subjection is a condition. First of all, His Excellency decides on the details. All I want is an end to war between humans, at least for now.”

“hmm….”

Patting his chin, Marquis Albrecht was lost in thought. The strange things that happened in Gotland and Lesavik were of course reported and known. In particular, the descent of high-ranking demons was certain in the kingdom of Gotland.

The kingdom of Gotland was the most innermost of the northwestern countries of the continent, and the Imperial Army planned to take an offensive at the same time as the monsters that jumped out of there rushed into the northwestern countries.

If that were the case, it would have been easier for the Imperial Army to conquer the West than to lie down and eat cake.

However, what Carol was saying now was tantamount to asking Marquis Albrecht to change his mind altogether.

“I will leave the choice to you, Your Excellency. However, I will immediately leave for the border of the kingdom of Gotland.”

“…Not on the side of the Imperial Army?”

“yes. The one who descended to the kingdom of Gotland is Asmodeus, the Demon Duke. Not one county level. We do not have time to move with the Imperial Army.”

Looking at Carol’s determined expression, Marshal Albrecht realized. This was not the realm of persuasion. It was also impossible to press down with authority in the first place. How can you properly control an individual who fights and wins against the military?

shiver-

Marquis Albrecht poured wine into his glass and took a sip.

“You, the Empire is not your priority.”

It was clear that the picture Carol was drawing was a bit bigger. The empire occupies only a small part of the broad canvas. When I suddenly realized that fact, I felt a bit bitter.

“I will not deny it. However, it will benefit the Empire as a result.”

As a result of fighting the dragon, the Demonic Gong who used it was never an existence that could be dealt with leisurely. It was not the right choice to waste power fighting each other when it was questionable whether the Empire and the Northwest nations could even do it together. I couldn’t block everything by myself.

However, to fly to Asmodeus at once, the risk was too great for Carol this time.

“It is doubtful whether they will accept the talks, and if they go through, they will accept our terms.”

“When the meeting is decided, let me know. I will also attend.”

“You?”

“No matter what conditions Your Excellency puts on them, they will have no choice but to accept them.”

“…I see. let me prepare When the date of the meeting comes out, I will notify you through the Imperial Secret Intelligence Service line.”

“thank you. Enough then.”

Just as he had come, Carol left the headquarters in an instant. Looking at the red wine dripping from the bottom of the glass, Marquis Albrecht let out a deep sigh. It felt like a violent storm had passed.

* * *

The lights went out one by one. In the place where the scarlet candles that had been lighting up the darkness had disappeared, there was a strong smell of fishy iron.

“Ahhh….”

People in shock filled the entire city.

A city in the Republic of Almeria adjacent to the Kingdom of Gotland. Since it was the kingdom of Gotland, which was believed to be an ally, the response of the Republic of Almeria was somewhat delayed even after hearing the news of the incident.

Above all, the Imperial army was right in front of them, so it was difficult to withdraw their troops. The result was this.

Simultaneously, the presence of demons infiltrated numerous cities adjacent to the Kingdom of Gotland. The types were also different. Those who covet human flesh, those who covet souls. Those who just enjoy killing. Things that enjoy human suffering.

Blue radiation from the ghosts began to fill the spot where the scarlet light had gone out.

Hiding in the dark shadows of late at night, those in gray robes quietly watched as the city turned into hell. Even the monsters who fanatically covet humans passed by without recognizing them.

“Calculating the level of threat of Asmodeus, the Demon Lord.”

They started talking one by one in a machine-like voice.

“Western Continent Extinction. 95% of the population is wiped out.”

“Can be eliminated.”

“Inverse calculation.”

“Variables, except ‘Watcher’.”

“Variables, excluding ‘Imperial Mage Tower’.”

“Add variable, ‘Karl von Bernstein’.”

While the screams and groans that echoed through the city gradually faded away, the gray robes just quietly exchanged words over and over again.

“Do not intervene.”

Having concluded, they quietly disappeared like ghosts.

All the scarlet lights that had been shining brightly on the city were all extinguished before I knew it.