The Betrayed Devil No Longer Hides His Power

17 – The Fool, The Fool, The Fool 6

Sagunto, a city located on the border of the Empire.

Havel, who stands guard there, was taking a toll as usual today.

“It is 3 silver per person. Don’t even think about skipping it.”

“Oh my goodness, look at me! The toll, which was 1 silver a while ago, tripled. Where is this?”

“It is the order of the lord. There are no exceptions, so don’t mumble and make it.”

After the fall of the Demon Kingdom, the toll increased as the border area became more frequent.

To take advantage of this opportunity, the lord resolutely raised the price.

Because of this, dissatisfaction used to come out like now. The one holding the hilt was this one.

In the end, people had no choice but to pay and enter even though they were mumbling.

“Anyway… If it’s black, I’ll put it on. Why are you saying so much… “

While frowning at the unending complaints of people today,

Havel looked at the figure of the next person in line.

“!…Umm… “

A person who has an unusual impression even at a glance.

Looking at him, who was quite classy from the clothes he was wearing, and accompanied by knights who appeared to be escorts in the back, Havel was able to recognize the fact that the opponent was a so-called high-ranking person.

The problem is that, apart from that fact, a strong stench emanates from their bodies.

This is the border, though it often smells similar to people who have traveled long distances.

It was almost the first time that clean-looking people smelled like this.

‘Contrary to how it looks, it smells very bad… Have you been rolling around in the dung field?’

In such a different sense, while thinking that people shouldn’t judge by looking at the outside.

Havel spoke to him in a cautious voice.

“Sat… The toll is 3 silver per person… no see.”

– “Here it is.”

With a slightly cracked voice,

A man who pays with an arrogant look.

Unlike the previous ones, watching him pay the price and leave without a fuss, as if this level was nothing, Havel continued to concentrate on his work, thinking that apart from the stench, he must be a person of a fairly high level.

*

-“You’re in… It is also fortunate that the security here is not so thorough.”

Plutus Crassus moves cautiously while looking around.

At his words, Plutus Zeke, who was in the form of an escort knight, spoke in a cautious voice.

– “Be careful though. No matter how much you are protected by the vision of your lord’s power, there are some high-ranking priests who can see through it.”

– “I know. So we have to finish the work here as soon as possible… Huh?”

At that time, Crassus saw a group of people.

The costumes were varied, but all were firmly armed,

Giving off an unusual atmosphere, they were busily moving towards the exit of the castle gate.

-“Crassus, that is… “

– “Adventurers… Those following them are the hunters of Kirks.”

– “It’s too big to look at as a simple elimination request. The size of the munitions is also considerable… ”

– “Ummm… “

It was common to see the movements of adventurers in Sagunto, the border area.

However, what they see now is not of that level.

Even though the number is small, even the hunters of Kirks are mobilized.

As he looked at them, as if they were going to war, a fact began to automatically appear in Crassus’s mind.

– “Master bastard… Your hands are fast, too.”

– “Yes? That means… “

-“They are not simple adventurers. Those who move by formally requesting from Kirks side. The purpose is clear… To be precise, it would be to subdue Fenrir-sama and his subordinate demons.”

To be honest, moving an army of that size in such a short amount of time was not an easy task.

However, Kirks, who had branches in each region and was able to deliver news quickly using teleport, a high-ranking magic, could act as soon as an order came from above.

In particular, it is not so difficult to move the power that is always on standby like adventurers.

Immediately after grasping the situation, Crassus looked at another Plutus behind him and said.

-“You go back right now and tell the monarch this news. Me and Zeke take care of things here.”

– “Okay.”

I’m sure the other side is already preparing in their own way. There is a need to deliver accurate news.

Right after giving that order, Crassus moved to deal with his own business with Zeke.

Aside from being prepared for emergencies,

Without feeling the slightest feeling of worry…

-‘Stupid humans… You’re struggling in vain. Everyone trembles at the majesty of the lord and dies.’

As a body reborn by the power of the Great One, Crassus knew how much of His power was fragmented.

I can get rid of those stupid adventurers with just a gesture.

He could say there was no hope for humans from the moment he first incurred his wrath.

Undoubtedly believing in the news of their master’s victory that would soon be heard, Crassus and Zeke hurriedly moved to fulfill their master’s command.

At this moment,

Without recognizing the fact that there are people staring at them like that.

‘Stand… no way… ‘

*

A group of adventurers and hunters move along a mountain road.

This group, made up of many adventurer parties, reached a whopping 2000 in number.

A gigantic army that is practically like an army.

The leader of this vast group,

As an advanced hunter belonging to Kirks, he is responsible for this task.

Antonis was in the middle of being seized with deep excitement at this moment.

‘I never thought this kind of luck would come to me… In the meantime, I did a good job paying bribes to the upper management.’

For the first time in his life, Antonis is to command a force that is as large as an army.

He was taking this job as the opportunity of a lifetime.

The mission itself was quite simple.

To raid the stronghold of demons and annihilate them.

In addition, in the process, the bodies of the high-ranking officers Crassus and Pompey, who were sacrificed this time if possible… Or even bring a keepsake.

Through the information from above, the location of the base of the demons was already known to some extent.

In addition, the number of demons staying there was close to 4000, but most of them were injured or young.

There were at most hundreds of people who could be called troops.

Although there were powerful high-ranking demons called dancers among them, there would be little they could do as they were overwhelmed in numbers.

‘The enemy’s position and power have all been identified! All that’s left is to attack those filthy things, slaughter and hunt them all!’

With such conviction that there is no element to defeat,

Antonis was filled with anticipation for a prosperous future that would follow.

‘Two senior executives were beaten… At a time like this, if I made a little noticeable feat, it would be an instant to rise to the top!’

Especially in that it was a revenge battle between the two, it was a situation where the picture would be drawn very nicely if it succeeded.

The one who avenges the enemy receives the will and takes over.

Isn’t it an extremely natural yet perfect story?

‘Executive! It’s finally becoming an executive! This Antonis will stand tall as the new leader leading Kirks!’

The situation is as if the long-awaited dream is right in front of your eyes.

It was at that time that Antonis was caught up in an exhilarating mood.

-Kurrureurreung!!

“Huh?”

“What? It was clear until just now… “

The sky suddenly started to darken.

In an ominous situation where rain was likely to pour down soon, Antonis’ lieutenants spoke with concern.

“Captain Antonis. It looks like it will rain. Please set up an army at this point.”

“The soldiers are very tired from coming this far. Since this has already happened, how about taking a break here and going?”

“Chit… I think we should go a little further… “

This is not a very pleasant sound for those who want to fight as quickly as possible and obtain victory.

However, as the situation was, Antonis had no choice but to accept it.

“Well… It’s better than rushing and messing things up. To set up a position. Get a good rest today and finish everything tomorrow hot.”

“Okay.”

“This is the captain’s order. We will be camping here, so prepare everyone.”

Adventurers preparing to pitch a tent.

Unlike the general military, the lightness and chaos of the group, as if they were on a picnic rather than military discipline, were seen in their actions in groups of three or three, each with their own PT members.

It looked like something was not being held despite its scale, but this was unavoidable as the army was formed by mobilizing several adventurer parties.

Despite such a bustle, not paying much attention to his somewhat disturbed atmosphere, Antonis entered the tent prepared by his men.

Without even the slightest awareness of the eyes watching them from a distant, invisible place.