Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander - Defense 999999999 Corps Commander chapter 72

72 – The Seven Monarchs’ Conference (2)

“Im here.”

Three days have passed.

I have attended the monarch’s conference as scheduled. Today’s agenda is naturally a matter of my disposal.

“Good work.”

I left the coachman, who was bowing his head, behind and entered the entrance of the Great Monarch’s Castle. This was a place I had been to before. It was where I accidentally killed the next Seventh Monarch.

“It’s huge….”

“Yes, it seems to be twice as big as our castle.”

Seina and Luna raise their heads and admire the magnificent exterior of the castle.

“Ah… I’m sorry. This isn’t the time to be looking at things like this.”

Luna looked at me and bowed her head with a cool expression. They both obviously knew about the content of the meeting that was going to be held today.

“… Sorry, Gerard. What should I do?”

Seina also clung to me. Since the last artificial respiration incident, our skinship has become much more frequent.

“You two will be waiting in a room other than the conference room.”

“… Huh? Why?!”

“Of course, since it is a meeting between monarchs. We will wait and if something happens… we will step forward.”

“Tch. Okay, leave it to me.”

As we continued our conversation, we arrived at the castle entrance. Gilbert, the Grand Duke’s aide, nodded politely and guided us.

“Welcome, your Majesty the Seventh Lord. Please come this way.”

We entered a space decorated with high ceilings and stained glass windows. It felt simple rather than extravagant. Perhaps it was typical of a monarch who disliked complexity.

“This way.”

We climbed the stairs to the third floor. He pointed to a room, which seemed to be where today’s meeting was being held.

“Good luck. You two, come this way.”

With those words, Gilbert guided Seina and Luna to another space. I opened the door only after confirming that the two had moved away.

Crunch.

“You’re here. The great Seven Monarchs.”

“Should I say he’s great? Or should I say he’s stupid? Which do you like better? The Seven Lords.”

“Everyone, don’t be like that. There must be a reason.”

I saw some unwelcome faces. Most of them had a hostile stance towards me. I had already expected this. I did not respond and sat down in the middle of the rectangular table.

[vacancy]

[Monarchs]-Table- [Monarchs]

[me]

The seating arrangement was as above. The empty seat was probably the seat of the overlord. She has not been seen yet.

“This is why I hate humans. They don’t even know what they’re doing and just go around doing things. I think he probably got help from someone in his fight with the Iron Lord.”

The Lord of Destruction, who was openly hostile, glared at me. It seemed as if he was trying to provoke my temper. I smiled and answered.

“It would have been better if it had been you who died this time, not the Iron Lord.”

The guy twists his collar. He doesn’t seem to think he’ll get hit.

“Yes, today is your last day anyway. You will definitely be stripped of your qualifications as a monarch. Then I will chew you up and eat you to pieces.”

A fight between monarchs is impossible. So, it seems that he is trying to pick a fight with me as soon as he is stripped of his monarchy. It was so obvious that I couldn’t help but laugh.

“Well, will that be the case?”

The Blood Monarch Rosaria answered what I was about to say.

“What do you mean, Rosaria?”

“Somehow, given the nature of the Seven Lords, I feel like they would have created a loophole for something to escape. Even though he looks like that, he’s actually quite a meticulous guy.”

She said with a wink at me. Now that I think about it, Rosaria seems to have been particularly kind to me for a long time.

“Oh, then it’ll be more fun. If the Overlord just lets it go, I won’t sit still either. I’ll kill that guy right then and there.”

“Phew, you? Is it possible? The human you detest so much killed three monarchs?”

‘…I killed three people?’

Then I soon realized it. Now that I think about it, I said that I killed the previous 7 monarchs. If you include the next 7 monarchs that I killed by chance and this 3rd monarch, it’s three. I might actually be a monarch killer.

“Huh, there’s no use talking about those empty monarchs. More importantly, Rosaria. She seems to favor the Seven Monarchs. Does she give them fresh blood every day? She’s just like a mosquito.”

“Huh~ But I won’t suck your blood. It’s dirty.”

“Do you want to give it a try?”

“I won’t do it with you, you ugly b*stard.”

‘Nothing has changed.’

Most monarchs are like this when you just meet them. Still, I’m quite grateful to Rosary. She automatically drew the aggro of the monarch of annihilation.

“Everyone, stop. Today is not a place for you guys to fight each other, but to discuss the treatment of the Seven Lords.”

2nd Monarch. The Lord of Death has opened his mouth for the first time in a long time. It seems like it’s the first time I’ve seen him speak.

That was when.

Crunch.

Someone came into the conference room.

“Your Majesty, you have made us wait long enough.”

“late.”

“It’s always like this.”

Yes. The long-awaited overlord has finally appeared. She opens her mouth with a natural expression.

“Sorry, sorry! I fell asleep for a bit.”

“Huh, that excuse again? I’m getting sick of it.”

“That’s right~ You’re in a state where you don’t even need to sleep.”

Most of the monarchs glared at her. Regardless, Ariel took her assigned seat.

“Okay, okay! Enough small talk. Shall we begin the meeting?”

The long-awaited meeting has begun.

**

Meanwhile.

“Have a nice time.”

Seina and Luna followed Gilbert into the room he guided them to.

“… … .”

There were other monarchs’ guards stationed there, respectively.

“… Luna, I feel like I can’t breathe?”

“That’s right… Why is everyone holding onto this weight?”

The air was cold and settled. The escorts were glancing at each other, assessing each other’s level.

Seina and Luna, who felt uncomfortable with this, quietly headed to a corner.

“… They’re all incredibly strong.”

“That’s right. But why do you do such childish things?”

What’s even more incomprehensible is that they tied up all the knights in one room. Isn’t that uncomfortable for both parties?

“… But is Gerard okay?”

“… … .”

“Seina?”

Luna looked at Seina with a puzzled expression. She was growling, showing her sharp fangs unlike usual.

“Why, why are you like that?”

Seina’s gaze was drawn to a man by the window on the other side. He was also looking this way with an expression of interest.

“Hoo. You’re still alive.”

The man spoke dryly. Seina lowered her posture as if she was about to jump out at any moment. Luna then urgently blocked her path.

“Seina! What’s going on? Do you know me?”

“Luna, get out of the way. I have to kill that guy.”

Luna felt chills at the sight of Seina’s reaction, which she had never seen before. Her face was extremely indignant and her eyes were filled with murderous intent. Her appearance was just like that of a wild beast that had lost its reason.

“Why… are you saying that?!”

“I told you, there is a human who killed our tribe.”

“…!”

Luna, hearing those words, quietly stepped aside. Revenge. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was the driving force behind Seina’s life.

“Those eyes. I like them. Are you planning on getting revenge?”

On the other hand, the man’s attitude was as calm as an abyss.

“…Why on earth did you do that?”

Seina said with a trembling voice.

“Because of you… my precious family…”

The man responded indifferently.

“I don’t even remember why.”

Those words became a signal flare. Seina rushed towards the man like a bullet. A strong wind spread in all directions along with the sound of a ripple ripping through the air.

Teeeeing!

The sword and claws clashed, sending sparks flying.

“Are you planning to cause a commotion?”

“die.”

Seina’s man pushed the sword away and swung his left hand. At that moment, the sword’s trajectory changed at an unbelievable speed.

“no use.”

Teeeeing!

Seina’s attack was blocked mercilessly. Three large scratches appeared on the wall behind the man.

“The speed is acceptable. But not yet.”

The man moved his shoulder slightly.

“Sayna, avoid me!”

At Luna’s urgent cry, Seina lowered her head as low as possible.

Tsk tsk tsk!

Just now, dozens of crescent moons were drawn in the direction of Seina’s head. If there had been even a little delay, her neck would have been divided into hundreds of pieces.

Luna couldn’t help but be astonished at the sight. In less than a second, the man had swung his sword dozens of times.

“The warning ends here. Refrain from making noise as this is a place where high-ranking officials are present.”

“shut up-!”

Seina raised her body and aimed for the man’s chin. He took a step back and easily avoided Seina’s attack.

“Got it.”

He grabbed Seina’s wrist and threw her forcefully against the wall.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Only after breaking through four walls was Seina able to stop.

“Whew.”

She got up, spitting out the blood that had collected in her mouth. And then she saw.

“Seina?”

“You’re rude. You’re in the middle of a meeting.”

“Seven Lords. Are they your subordinates?”

The monarchs, including Gerard, were all looking at him.

“… …Gerard.”