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Inside the cave, the sound of something destructing and exploding resounded.
"Uwo-, wha, what!" (Velt)
"What is happening!" (Sharkryu)
What reflected in our eyes as we rushed out of the tent in a panic was an unbelievable amount of armed human soldiers taking a fighting stance.
"As I thought, you were in here, you demons!"
"We finally found you! Don"t think you can escape any more!"
The armour of the soldiers that rapidly came out of various holes did not belong to just one country.
Silver armour, red armour, blue armour and various other colours were there, with the same emblem carved into its chest.
A crest of the sun.
"A sun of hope…… these guys are『Humanity"s Great Allied Forces』!" (Sharkryu)
"They are…… it"s my first time seeing it…… so, what are you going to do, Samejima?" (Velt)
It"s the army that continued fighting the best demons and demi-humans of numerous countries, 『Humanity"s Great Allied Forces』.
They are warriors of justice that gathered under the reputation of the hero and the other champions.
"Cra, c.r.a.p, we"ve been found!"
"s.h.i.t, what do we do, there are so many of them!"
There are a lot of injured people too, so they haven"t made any preparations. To be frank, there"s no way we have a chance of winning.
Therefore, Samejima, who already decided what he needed to do, loudly declared.
"I am one of the seven great demon kings, Sharkryu! It is our loss for this war. We will completely surrender!" (Sharkryu)
A shock ran through the inside of the cave.
Without being able to hide their confusion from the demon king"s declaration, the demons and humans made a commotion.
"My brethren, cast aside your weapons! It is our loss in this war. Any further conflict is useless." (Sharkryu)
That"s reasonable.
"Fa-, father……" (Ura)
"Ura-sama, it is unfortunate, but here……" (Ruuga)
"Kuh……" (Ura)
There are about three hundred demons inside this cave.
Humanity"s allied force of over one thousand people surround them.
From the reality that they can"t overthrow them, many demons dropped their weapons and dropped on their knees while shedding tears.
I can feel chagrin from Ura and Ruuga"s expressions as well.
"Well, that"s understandable." (Velt)
It can"t be helped.
I obviously thought that.
Even an amatuer like me knows what would happen if they resisted in this situation.
However, I didn"t know.
How cruel war would make people.
"I wonder if your bitter declaration really is true……"
That was a voice that came from the bewildered humanity"s great allied forces.
Then, humanity"s great allied forces that had taken a military formation opened a path, and a『Woman』appeared from the inside of the tunnel.
"General Gyanza!"
General.
The moment I saw the woman that was called that, my whole body froze.
"Wh, who, is she? ……!" (Velt)
Instead of armour, she"s wearing a black coat, and on her head, instead of a helmet, she"s wearing a black cap with a wide brim, that doesn"t suit a battlefield.
Her hair is long, light, and iridescent. Her body line is slender, and above all……
She was more beautiful than anyone.
She brings about a mysterious aura that doesn"t feel like there is any filth on her.
I might be laughed at if I say it aloud, but I almost murmured "Angel", and "G.o.ddess".
She looks like an existence that"s completely far off from war.
However, the problem is not her appearance.
The fact that she"s the general even though she"s a woman? That"s also wrong.
"M, my sweat…… it"s not stopping…… my trembling…… what the h.e.l.l is this!" (Velt)
The moment I saw her appearance, I was attacked by an image of death even more so than when I saw the demon king.
Fear? Chills? Despair? No, it"s not something at that level.
"Something" that is full of darkness is making my mind feel like it"s going to break.
If I"m aimed at, I will definitely be killed.
It was terrifying enough to make me believe that.
"Fu-, to think you of all people would be the pursuer. The empire"s strongest, Gyanza of the smile." (Sharkryu)
Even Samejima, a demon king, has a stiff face.
Who the h.e.l.l is this woman? Or rather, is she really a human like me?
She seems quite young. Twelve…… in her teens…… fourteen to fifteen? Then,
"Tha-, that person is!"
"Gyagyagya, Gyan……. za, Gyanza, he said!"
The demons that were fascinated by the woman called Gyanza changed their faces all at once.
Stiff faces of fear. Among them, it looked like hatred was included in it too.
"Tha, that person is…… you areeeeeeeee!" (Ura)
Ura suddenly raised a voice of hatred, out of her emotions.
With a expression filled with deep, deep hatred, she glares at Gyanza.
However, Gyanza didn"t become perturbed at all. Far from that, she showed a smile filled with love, as if her heart was unintentionally beating faster.
"So, it seems you are princess Ura. Nice to meet you, h.e.l.lo." (Gyanza)
She is not overpowering her. However, instead, that was irritating Ura"s nerves.
And at the same time, I once again became scared. Each and every action Gyanza takes is helplessly dreadful.
"Sharkryu of the seven great demon kings. We, humanity"s great allied forces, have arrived in the name of justice. However, you have unexpectedly shown a will to surrender already, but what is the true motive behind it?" (Gyanza)
"There are no true motives, it"s exactly as I said. I do not have anything like an ulterior motive. We have already lost this war. I was defeated by the hero, and cannot overthrow the war situation. It is our loss." (Sharkryu)
As the demon king, and as the representative of the army and the country, Samejima stated the truth.
To the demon king"s complete surrender declaration, humanity"s great allied forces once again showed an unexpected face and became surprised.
This woman as well.
"Is that so." (Gyanza)
Gyanza is making a slightly surprised face as well. However, she immediately reverts to her smiling face.
"That is a very n.o.ble decision. Sharkryu. Although our races may be different, I admire your the proud demon king"s decision." (Gyanza)
"I see…………" (Sharkryu)
"Fufufu. I wish the other demons king-samas and the *four heavenly lion demi-humans would follow your example. Since for the people who stand at the top, there is nothing more painful than shedding unnecessary blood in useless conflicts." (Gyanza) (TL Note: *四獅天)
The discussions seems like it will be able to progress quite easily.
However, I couldn"t help but think it was strange.
As far as I"ve seen, she looks like a kind, understanding woman.
Then, why is Samejima, Ura, and the other demons" expressions stiff?
And, I personally thought it was strange.
Although this woman is so beautiful and is showing a kind expression, why does she feel so terrifying……
"U-, uu…… that is why I am sad, Sharkryu." (Gyanza)
It was at that time.
Tears flowed out from Gyanza"s eyes.
They looked sad, complicated, and as if she"s in pain.
Why?
And then,
"Sharkryu…… why would you tell that sort of lie?" (Gyanza)
I doubted my ears.
"Whether they are enemies or allies, a surrender declaration is made so that neither side has any more victims…… they are words that inform the close of a harsh, sorrowful war…… and yet, why would you use that as a strategy to deceive your opponent?" (Gyanza)
Am I the strange one for thinking this is strange?
No, that"s wrong.
"As if it would be a lie! Gyanza, my army is already in an annihilated condition! They have no morale nor fighting spirit! Calling my surrender a trick, there is a limit to being rude!" (Sharkryu)
Samejima talks back without a moment"s delay, but that expression looked as if he knew it would turn out like this.
No, Ura and the other demons also have that expression.
"Please stop disgracing yourself by lying. As the proud demon king, please don"t ruin yourself any further" (Gyanza)
No, wait, is this woman even listening to the conversation?
"Don"t f.u.c.k with me! We have thrown away our weapons, our mana is exhausted, and you should already know that we do not have any troops in ambush! On the contrary, what profit is there if I plan something in this situation, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d." (Sharkryu)
"It is because you are the demon king." (Gyanza)
"Wha, what!" (Sharkryu)
"You are the demon king. I at least know that you are hiding one, turn-around move that I cannot even imagine with a head like mine." (Gyanza)
Just in case, I glance at Samejima. "A turn-around move? I don"t have anything like that." is written all over his face.
Despite that, why does this woman say such things?
"Sharkryu…… your wife was the same." (Gyanza)
"!!" (Sharkryu)
"For the sake of harmony between humans and demons…… for the sake of ending the war…… she wants to tie a treaty of friendship between different races. Despite saying that, the demon amba.s.sador……." (Gyanza)
Samejima"s wife? The one in this world……
And, I guess she would be Ura"s mother?
"However, I knew it. A treaty of friendship was just a great lie. I knew that they actually intended to attack the empire by using that. Therefore…… therefore……" (Gyanza)
While shedding tears, Gyanza talks about it.
In that moment, as if something burst open, Ura shouted.
"Don"t f.u.c.k with me! Mother, mother was in sorrow because of this world filled with long lasting wars, and for the sake of the people, for the sake of the world, she went to you b.a.s.t.a.r.ds so that she could tie a treaty of friendship! Because of a baseless a.s.sumption made by you b.a.s.t.a.r.ds, mother was…… mother was killed!" (Ura)
Sympathizing with Ura"s words, the demons bit their lips in frustration and are glaring at Gyanza.
I was able to somewhat understand Samejima and Ura"s ill feeling towards humans.
However, this woman alone is different. Despite being same humans, I can"t understand her speech, conduct, and thoughts at all.
"Princess Ura, unfortunately, I know whether someone is telling a lie or not. Even for me, that was a very sorrowful war." (Gyanza)
"That"s a lie! How can you tell without even listening to them! Without even talking to mother, you attacked mother who was heading to the conference!" (Ura)
Ah, I see……
I can"t understand her thoughts. That was the answer to everything.
"No, I talked with your mother. However, your mother is sinful…… no matter how much I tortured her, she would only repeat the lie that she wants to tie a treaty of friendship. Even until the very last moment when she took her last breath, she only continued saying that lie." (Gyanza)
I finally understood it.
I understand why I can"t understand this woman.
"It"s as if the conversation doesn"t establish inside of this woman." (Velt)
This woman isn"t mad.
It"s not like she has ill intent either.
She purely a.s.sumes things, and then takes action, thinking that"s what is right.
In other words, she"s a genuine idiot.
"Ge, general, please take in consideration that hero-sama said to cordially give protection to people who don"t resist."
"They don"t seem to be…… telling a lie…… I think."
"Um, although you are still fifteen years old, I am aware how great and talented you are, but in war experience we are still…… and from what we have seen, they are……"
I"m glad that her close aides seem to be able to think normally.
More like, I don"t know how talented she is, but fifteen years old is…… in the first place, doesn"t she need to take a national language test to become a general?
Close aides, say more to her……
"You think? What foolishness! Are you prepared to lead the world to destruction from the actions of your a.s.sumptions! Do you not understand how much danger a.s.sumptions create in a battlefield!" (Gyanza)
The close aide"s head was…… sliced off.
I reflexively doubt my eyes, and by the time I realised it, a violent nausea was attacking me, but it wasn"t the time for that in this situation.
Together with tears, Gyanza, who had resolved herself, started to pull out a sabre that a female servant handed to her, and raises it up.
"I inform this to humanity"s great allied forces, Gyanza army"s main body! The enemy is Vesparda demon king"s national army! As long as we do not know the enemy"s plan, mercy is unnecessary! Exterminate them immediately!" (Gyanza)
"""""Oooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!"""""
With their unwavering justice, they broke into a run to exterminate the evil demons.