Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander - Defense 999999999 Corps Commander chapter 71

71 – The Seven Monarchs’ Conference (1)

My hair was blown by the strong wind. I looked at the lower half of the three lords disappearing like dust with an expressionless face.

Swish.

‘… It’s over.’

The Iron Lord returns to nothing. For a fight between two monarchs, it seems to have ended rather blandly. The b*stard’s only flaw is that he overestimated his own abilities.

He was one of the most defenseless monarchs among the monarchs. That was only natural. No living being, except for the great monarch, could approach him through the thousands of Noble Phantasms pouring down like a shower. There was no need to defend himself.

In that sense, he was unlucky. The opponent was ‘me’.

“I will not pray for the repose of his soul.”

The remaining body of the Third Lord, the foot, had completely disappeared. I looked at the place where the thing had been just now and sighed inwardly.

‘… So this is how it ended up.’

From the moment I came here to get my wish, I had been worried and worried in my head about what I would do if something like this happened. And as they say, misfortune always happens. I think that is right. This happened exactly as I expected, without a single error.

Yeah, that’s what happened already. The problem was what happened next.

‘… Ariel.’

I couldn’t predict how she would react to this news. The reason I was chosen as the monarch was because of the deaths of the Seven Lords. I even killed the next Seven Lords. No matter how much I tried to turn the hope circuit, I didn’t think Ariel would stay still.

‘I could…go ahead and do it myself.’

In the worst case scenario, there would be a fight with Ariel. Of course, I wouldn’t die, but Ariel might have already noticed my powers. In other words, instead of killing me, she might try to make me suffer while I’m still alive. For example, she might bury me alive in a place where I can never escape. Or she might capture me and conduct experiments while closely examining my powers. There were hundreds more.

‘… Let’s think about this problem later.’

I shook my head vigorously. It was a pointless problem to think about anyway. Instead of worrying about this problem, I should first figure out how to get out of it.

“Is everyone okay?”

I thought about that and slowly lowered my body. Seina and Luna were looking at me with blank expressions. It seemed like they were quite shocked by the battle just now.

‘… It’s surprising that he killed the monarch.’

“… Okay, it’s okay.”

“…me too.”

Judging by the fact that he’s still shaking, the scare magic probably hasn’t completely worn off yet.

‘… It’s impossible to swim to land. But I can’t fly while carrying two people.’

Since my mana reserves were so low, it was impossible to carry two people and fly. In the end, I raised my head and looked at the huge ship.

‘It’s a little awkward, but there’s nothing I can do about it.’

**

“… … .”

The demons on the ship stood frozen in place, unable to believe what they had just witnessed.

The Iron Monarch. Who is he? He was a monarch who fought fiercely against the strong all his life, and whose power could be said to have reached the heavens.

The monstrous Third Lord died. To the Seventh Lord, a human with a physical condition inferior to that of the Demons.

“Your Majesty the Third Lord…”

“… died in battle.”

With those words, the demons bowed their heads in silence and prayed. The three rulers they had believed in and followed their entire lives. To be honest, they were not very good leaders. They always ignored them and thought of them as nothing more than expendable items, and because they were so spontaneous, they were always being dragged around. Still, they really respected the three rulers. Because their strength was real.

Swish.

The sky grew dark and a heavy rain began to fall.

“You guys, everyone had fun.”

They looked at each other, sensing death.

It was a natural course of action. As is the case with defeated soldiers. Their lord was dead. They had tried to attack while the Seven Lords were blocking their ships. It was as natural as water flowing from above to below to take responsibility for daring to go against heaven.

“… Tch, I haven’t settled things with you yet and this is what happens.”

“Heh heh, conclusion? Of course I won.”

“I guess there are jokes even before you die. Let’s say hello to the aide too.”

The demons raised their voices to each other. What living creature could laugh at the moment of its death?

“Excuse me, just a moment.”

Thud!

At that moment, someone landed lightly on the ship. The demons prepared themselves mentally with complicated expressions as if they had been waiting for it to happen.

““Meet the Seven Lords—!””

The voices were so loud that it felt like a tsunami was about to strike. They were also living beings. They were shouting and cursing for the last time to overcome their fear of death.

“… … .”

The Seven Lords glanced at the demons without saying a word, then opened their mouths absentmindedly.

“Everyone, I’m sorry.”

It was practically a death sentence. They understood it as a request to forgive themselves for having no choice but to kill.

“We’re fine—!”

“Swoosh! You can kill me easily!”

However, I was already mentally prepared. It was okay to come in comfortably.

“I need to borrow a boat.”

“Yes, I will cut open your stomach so you can die comfortably. The intestines are this way… Ouch!”

The 7th monarch hit the back of the head of the demon who had just spoken. He looked bewildered.

“Stop talking nonsense. Save the two people in the sea.”

“… … ?”

The demons looked at the seven lords with puzzled expressions, as if they were puzzled by this situation. Then, as if they realized it, they snapped their fingers and made a sound.

“Oh, you’re telling me to save the two people in the sea and then die. Thank you for using us so usefully until the end!”

The Seven Lords sighed deeply.

“I have no intention of killing you.”

“…Huh?! Is that true?”

A hairless demon touches his own head and speaks.

“You will be staying in the castle of the Seven Lords from now on.”

At those words, the faces of the demons gradually brightened.

“…Is that okay?”

“Is there a time when you can go separately?”

“…doesn’t exist.”

“Then follow me.”

“… … .”

All the demons straightened their backs. And then.

“”I hope to go along well!””

He gave a loud salute.

**

Inside the 3rd Lord’s cabin. I looked at the crystal ball on the table.

Rumors travel faster than light. But what travels faster than rumors is Ariel’s source.

‘…shit.’

Yes. The news that I killed the three monarchs was relayed to Ariel in an instant.

I don’t know how she was able to know this so quickly, but one guess is that Ariel had placed some kind of magic on the monarchs’ bodies.

‘… Then does that mean I’m the same?’

I shook my head. Even Ariel wouldn’t be able to penetrate my defenses and mental power.

Pass!

There was no time to think. Light burst out from the crystal ball. Soon, Ariel’s figure appeared on the screen like a hologram.

-7 monarchs.

Just one word.

She said one word and closed her mouth. Her face was expressionless, which seemed to make her even angrier.

“Speak.”

He spoke with a brazen face, as if he had done nothing wrong.

-I won’t just let it go.

The way he speaks is so gentle. I can’t tell if he’s not emotional or if he’s just pretending not to be.

‘Are you not even going to ask why?’

Whatever it was, the fact remains that I killed the Three Lords. So, I was going to hold them accountable somehow. I had no intention of just taking it easy.

“This is what I was hoping for. I really hope the truth is revealed.”

One of Ariel’s eyebrows goes up at my confident attitude.

-7th Lord. I don’t think now is the time to be joking around. I’m really angry.

“You seem to be joking. I am more serious than ever, Your Majesty. You are not even asking me why I killed the Third Lord. That means you already know the whole story. Am I wrong?”

The overlord raised his head in laughter. He seemed to find my confident attitude amusing.

-so?

“Then you know why I had to kill the Three Lords.”

-Hmm… .

She looked as if she was pondering something, then quickly opened her mouth.

-The meeting will be held in three days. That’s when they’ll decide what to do with you. Until then, prepare well. Good luck, Ronald.

“Okay, wait a minute!”

The urgent cries fell on deaf ears.

Phew!

The light emanating from the crystal ball stopped. Communication with the Overlord had ended.

I stared blankly into space with dilated pupils. It felt like someone had hit the back of my head hard.

‘…How much do you know?’

I got goosebumps on my arms. She definitely called me ‘Ronald’ at the end.

That means he knows that I have come into contact with warriors while I was doing adventure activities.

‘…shit.’