Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 564
◈ 564. [Side Story] Before the Storm (2)
Currently, the influence of this race within the World Defense Front has increased considerably..
They are participating in the war on the premise that the entire race will be released as free people. Naturally, I decided to risk my life and death in this war..
Human countries also supported a considerable number of troops and materials, but this race was raking up even the roots that were not there to support the war..
Elves, dwarves, and beastmen are still gathering troops from all over the continent.,
Although the Mermaid tribe's main unit was the last to join among the four major races, they instead brought with them an airship exclusively for the Mermaid tribe..
‘I don't know if I can call it secret.…….’
Giant flying clam... … ? It's the same.
It was originally something similar to a submarine swimming in the sea, but it is said to be capable of flight. Well, then it’s confidential, right?……?
In any case, the four major heterogeneous races currently occupy a significant proportion of the battlefield, and even represent other small heterogeneous races..
Since we met, I was planning to honestly warn you about this defensive battle in advance. Let the other kings know by tomorrow.…….
“This defensive battle. It won't be easy.”
I looked around at the four kings and said.
“A messenger was also dispatched to the Imperial Capital. Since the opponent in this battle is a flying monster, I requested that all airship forces be sent this way as much as possible..”
The four kings' faces hardened when they heard that the Everblack Empire's air force was even requested..
“Something worse than the monsters I've faced so far is coming.?”
Dwarf King Kelison spoke first..
“Hasn't the power here already become very powerful? Past defensive battles were also prevented with minimal damage..”
“…….”
“Why do you expect the next defense to be more difficult??”
everyone paid attention to me.
I took a deep breath and slowly began to explain..
“……It may sound strange to say this, but.”
I looked around at the kings..
“The monsters are so calm.”
“Quiet? That's a big problem?”
“……Have you heard that the next enemy monster in the defense battle is an army of flies??”
Fairy Queen Skuld, who was quietly listening, answered..
“Yes, I heard you. That disgusting insect is our enemy this time.?”
“That's right.”
“However, Prince Ash and the Paris Monster are monsters that remain even in modern times. They are still breeding in dirty places around the world..”
Just like the greenskins. Giant flies are a nuisance to modern humanity... … It was a familiar monster, in a good or bad way..
“They are certainly loathsome enemies, but we all know how to deal with them. I don't really understand why you're so wary..”
I slowly clasped my hands together.
“According to reports from those currently exploring the dungeon, all of the fly monsters fled as soon as they encountered us..”
“What's strange about that??”
“It's strange.”
I shook my head..
“Monsters do not run away when they see humans. They try to kill based on their instincts..”
“……!”
“If it is an intelligent monster, it may do things like run away on purpose to trap humans. But the fly monster is not very intelligent..”
A cold tension appeared on the four kings' faces. I continued..
“Throughout this free exploration period, our side has continued to occupy the dungeon without suffering any damage..”
In the depths, the Black Dragon Corps and the Demon Guardian Corps are clashing with each other..
So, it is not easy to enter beyond zone 8, but we succeeded in cleaning up to zone 7..
Now, complete occupation of District 7 is not far off..
……this is the problem.
The monster does not resist.
The flies are busy running away every time they encounter us, and we are taking over the empty dungeon..
“It's strange. too… … It's calm.”
Like the calm before the storm.
An eerie calm has descended on the Lake Kingdom. And it's leaking out of that lake..
“And, more than anything else. my intuition is telling me.”
I am the one who has fought more monsters than anyone else in this world and knows more about them..
My intuition is like that, even if I say it myself... … Sometimes it can be sharper than any prediction..
“This battle will be painful and difficult.”
“…….”
“…….”
Silence fell.
Schooled, who was deep in thought with his mouth closed, slowly opened his mouth..
“If so, what are your expectations, Prince Ash??”
“…….”
“How powerful the enemy is and how much damage we will suffer. What are your expectations??”
Hesitating and stuttering,,
“everyone.”
I finally spit it out.
“Did you write a will??”
The blood drained from the faces of the kings..
I took a deep breath and faced each of their faces one by one..
“I hope all my worries are for naught. however. In the battle ahead... … It won't be surprising if we all die sometime.”
Difficulty rises exponentially.
So far, I have endured by reducing damage as much as possible with the large-scale expansion of troops, supplies, and my own buffs..
It's different in the future.
“I plan to tell the other kings tomorrow, but... … This battle doesn't look particularly good..”
“…….”
“I'll tell you in advance. In this battle... … No, not in the future. Kings, please do not fight on the front lines..”
This is why I brought this up to them..
This damn fantasy world.
A world where anachronistic romance still exists, where those who wear crowns consider it an honor to fight on the front lines..
Well, it is not an entirely wrong action, and it is true that in this world where miracles like magic exist, the kings who exercise that power are powerful warriors.…….
Still, these are the leaders of each force..
There is no seriousness in life, but there is seriousness in positions. Their deaths are more fatal to their power..
“Please leave the front lines and gather at the command center. Help command your forces.”
Immediately after, I chuckled..
“……But you won't do that..”
These stubborn kings. From the moment I told him not to go to the front, he was preparing to retort..
And, to be honest.
These are the strongest warriors of each faction, fighting to take over the kings on the front lines... … The enemies are not easy enough to allow such leisure..
“So I'm telling you. Please write a will and designate a successor in case of an emergency..”
Still, I should warn you..
Seriously, in the future.
The fact that we all have to fight side by side with death. so that you can clearly see.
“The briefing on the Paris Legion will be held tomorrow when all other kings are gathered together..”
I stood up and scratched the back of my head shyly..
“……I'm sorry for bringing up a heavy topic during dinner time..”
“You have nothing to be sorry about, Prince Ash..”
The Mermaid King and King Poseidon, who had been listening silently, nodded..
“The longer you postpone this story, the more painful it becomes..”
The mermaid king seemed to have forgotten the sign language concept and spoke comfortably..
I bowed to the three kings, then made eye contact with Kuilan and greeted him one last time. went out there.
“…….”
In the room I last looked at, the four kings were deep in thought, each with a worried look on their face..
***
This is the main purpose of my coming here to the barracks of different races. Body bag and burnout were called..
“Body bag, burnout. It's been a while since we talked just among ourselves..”
The two elves I met after a long time smiled brightly at me. I smiled at him too.
“For this defense only, you two will operate as an independent party..”
I was reticent and told the business first..
Both Body Bag and Burnout have achieved awakening, and their ultimate abilities have blossomed..
I was planning to make these two new equipment with the loot I got from the last defense battle..
Wear defensive equipment using iron armor collected from iron armor lions..
Bombing equipment is built using cores collected from dandelion monsters..
We plan to entrust the operation to Body Bag and Burnout, respectively..
“Both equipment are planned to be made into large water-based equipment and firearms, rather than ordinary personal equipment or firearms. The two of you should go straight to the blacksmith shop tomorrow and coordinate the production of equipment together..”
“yes!”
Bodybag answered loudly on behalf of Burnout, who couldn't speak because he was gagged. I nodded..
“The monster you have to face in this defense battle is Paris. Various magical properties are effective, but when it comes to wiping out swarms of monsters... … There's nothing like an explosion.”
Burnout gently raised the corner of his mouth. I then saw the body bag..
“Burnout wipes everything out with an attack, and then a body bag. With your awakened abilities, you will block all their attacks..”
I shook my clenched fist..
“Let's show these monsters an example..”
“Just trust us, Your Royal Highness..”
Bodybag smiled brightly with his hands in front of his chest..
“In the name of the Shadow Unit, I will not disappoint you..”
“…….”
Looking at the faces of these two elves who still looked young, I was instantly speechless..
God Hand. Old girl. Skull. And a body bag. burnout.
My first sub-party, which once consisted of five people, now three are dead and only two remain. Despite this, he was still fighting with me..
“Thanks, guys..”
I gently squeezed the shoulders of the two elves..
“Thank you, really…….”
***
next day.
We gathered the heads of each country and organization belonging to the World Defense Front and explained the general information and strategy of the Paris Corps..
Although they look similar to Earth's flies, these variously sized monsters have many differences from Earth's flies..
Earth flies help pollinate plants, and maggots are used for treatment, so they play a role as beneficial insects to some extent. The Parisian monsters you will face this time are not like that at all..
These bugs, which are good at eating anything, basically nest in sewage fields, so they are inherently dirty and polluted..
It attacks us with its limbs covered in various debuffs and its pointed mouth..
I can block mental status abnormalities and debuffs, but their contaminated attacks are physical debuffs..
If infected, it must be treated with cleansing magic from priests or holy water with purifying effects..
and… … reproduce quickly.
To be exact, these guys do not reproduce, but the swarm itself has resources such as 'eggs' and 'maggots'..
If there is not enough 'food', it hibernates, but when 'food' is provided, it hatches, metamorphoses, and evolves into an adult in an instant..
Basically it's like this... … And the last feature.
stupid.
Since it has no intelligence, it can be easily defeated with several traps. The Alchemist's Guild is preparing traps to catch various bugs..
‘If it's just this, it won't be difficult.’
But my intuition as a player is screaming.
Something more than this will emerge…….
“This defense battle won't be easy..”
Just as he said to the kings of the four major races yesterday, he also ordered the kings gathered this time to withdraw from the front lines..
And, it even says to write a will..
Since this was my first warning like this, everyone looked perplexed, but by now the other kings gathered here had also become accustomed to fighting monsters..
“I think you'd be scared to say something like that, Prince Ash.?!”
“If I run away from here, I will be made fun of by other kings later.……!”
“We appreciate your concern, but we are now used to fighting against monsters in our own way! If we think it's worth fighting, we'll fight.!”
The kings roared and shouted.
Even those who tried to escape first during the Battle of the Imperial Capital are rolling up their sleeves and saying things like that..
Is it because we are literally going through a hard time together?.
There are still conflicts of interest and fights, but it seems like camaraderie is slowly building up in everyone's hearts..
……I hope so..
I laughed bitterly..
“I will do my best to prevent such unfortunate incidents..”
As I unconsciously put my hand into my pocket while speaking, the folded paper made a clattering sound..
It was my will.
I also wrote it down in advance in case of an emergency..
“…….”
I clenched the will tightly and prayed..
I hope all of this is my fuss.
After the battle is over, I hope to hear criticism from other kings asking why I overdid it so much..
Sincerely, I hoped.
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