Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander

33 – NTL Operation (1)

Little.

The wagon moving forward shakes noisily.

I closed my eyes, keeping my eyes fixed on the window.

“Darmian said it was an attack without a back. So, when I supplemented that point, it was no big deal! Did you see yesterday? I attacked Sofia… Big! Gerard! Are you listening to me?”

‘Are you listening?’

I answered Seina’s question dryly.

“No.”

“I said I beat Sophia! Aren’t you happy, Gerard?”

‘I’m glad… I’m happy.’

After being trained by Dermian, Seina succeeded in taking revenge on Sofia in just two days.

It was the result of the meeting of a Werewolf with excellent combat skills and a monster called Darmian.

But.

“You’re already saying the same thing for the 6th time.”

She continues to play the recorder about her victory like a drunken old man from earlier!

“… Eh, has that happened already?”

Seina’s voice was full of apologetics, as if she was stabbed by her conscience.

“But, I want Gerard to know.”

“I already know. So, you can stop talking. Got it?”

Looking at Seina, she nods her head with wide eyes.

I let out a sigh of relief.

Now I can go quietly.

“By the way, the attack on Sophia earlier… “

“Use it.”

I looked at Seina with my eyes wide open.

She is downcast like a deflated balloon.

‘It feels like raising a dog that doesn’t listen.’

Even dogs don’t listen well, but aren’t they cute enough to look after them?

It was the same with Seina.

You look so pretty.

“By the way, Gerard. Where are we going now?”

A peek laughs.

‘You ask so quickly.’

Asked if he had finally gotten out of the euphoria of victory, about his destination three hours after getting on the carriage.

“We are heading to the town of La Rochelle.”

“La Rochelle?”

She shook her head.

La Rochelle is a remote village that is as far from the monarchy as any other kingdom.

Of course, I was not going for a leisurely nature tour, but to prevent terrible events that would happen to humans in the future.

‘I have to block it unconditionally.’

Killer Luna.

Called the goddess of slaughter, she is one of the strongest humans in the world of Death Knight, even in the top 10.

Her problem is that she takes the side of demons, not humans.

And it was that the events that would happen in the future would act as a decisive opportunity for Luna to stand on the side of her demons.

I intend to stop that.

Haya NTL Operation!

Planting a positive image of humans by helping Luna, who will become the greatest enemy of mankind.

She guides you properly to stand on the side of the hero, not the demons.

This is my perfect plan!

‘There is nothing more fun than stealing someone else’s property.’

She raised her skirt.

**

Tak Tak!

Wooden swords collide and a dull sound echoes through the air.

“That’s quite right, Luna?!”

A man with purple skin raises his skirt and swings his sword.

Not afraid to respond, the woman with long straight hair raised her sword to block it.

“You are really good, Marik.”

“Then, can this be prevented?”

Marik cuts his sword horizontally with mana.

Luna also used her magic as if she had waited.

– Kung!

When the swords cross each other, a shockwave occurs.

“Hey, are you blocking this too? Do you really have anything to teach me?”

Marik lowers the sword with her tired face.

“It’s all thanks to you.”

Luna also lowered her sword with a subtle smile.

“Well, it’s only because I have the best teacher.”

“Didn’t you have the best students?”

“Keuk keuk, as expected, humans are arrogant.”

“It is the same with demons.”

The two looked at each other with lifeless eyes.

Then everyone bursts into laughter first.

“Poohup.”

“Puhahahaha!”

It was a scene that someone would think was quite ironic.

How demons and humans can live without a face like this.

You probably wouldn’t even have imagined it.

Marik threw his sword roughly on the floor and opened her mouth.

“Luna, do you still want to join our knights?”

At his suggestion, Luna smiled bitterly and shook her head.

It was a story she was very grateful for, but she couldn’t.

“Tsk, that’s a shame. Talented people like you should come to our knights. If it’s your opinion, there’s nothing you can do about it.”

“If I have a chance next time, I will definitely go.”

“Yes, just tell me anytime. We say welcome.”

Luna smiled and looked at the creek beside her.

A pleasant breeze cools her sweat and reminds her of old thoughts.

“It’s already been three years.”

“What?”

“You taught me swordsmanship.”

“Is that all right?”

Marik scratches her head as if he doesn’t care.

Luna felt grateful to him again.

Commoners without money dare not learn swordsmanship.

But, to teach myself swordsmanship like this without any conditions.

It was the first time he was a demon.

“Thank you.”

“What?”

“There is just such a thing.”

“Tsk, humans are so arrogant.”

“Noisy.”

It was a time when such a friendly atmosphere was being created.

“I was wondering where you went, but you were here? Luna.”

I heard a male voice behind me.

She frowned and grabbed her nose.

Suddenly, an unbearable stench wafts up.

“Heh heh, Marik-sama was there too. They always work hard to patrol.”

“I just do what I have to do. Are you here to find Luna?”

“Yes, it is. Can I take Luna with you for a second?”

Marik looked at her Luna.

She opened her mouth without even turning her head.

“What are you doing? Chief.”

“I’m short on manpower, but could you help me for a second?”

“Okay.”

Luna sighed and looked at Marik.

“I have to go.”

“Okay, see you in a month.”

“… Will it take a month?”

“Yeah, you know that. The town of La Rochelle is quite far away, so it’s patrols every month.”

Luna said with a somber face that she couldn’t.

“Okay, see you then.”

So Luna followed her village chief out of the creek.

How long did it take?

“Luna.”

The village chief made sure no one was around her and called her name coldly.

“Tell me.”

Slap!

Luna’s head turned.

“What a crazy b*tch—! Are you friendly with such a dirty demon? Are you really possessed by a demon?!”

The village chief shouted loudly, with a bloodstain around his neck.

As if Luna is used to this kind of thing, she calmly opens her mouth while touching her blushing cheek.

“What about demons?”

“Your mental head has gone out! Those guys are the ones who ruined us! Do you really not know that?”

Luna smiled and replied to the village chief’s words.

“Is it because of the demons that we are living this way? Don’t be mistaken. The reason we live this kind of life is not because of the demons, but because of nobles who only want to fill their stomachs!”

The villagers are very mistaken.

The reason why they suffer from poverty and famine every day is because the demons invaded.

However, Luna knew the truth.

The reason the villagers are poor is because of high taxes, and the reason they suffer from famine is because there is no rain.

Even the demons do not pay any attention to the human situation except for military intervention.

But, why is this the devil’s fault?

The villagers just needed something to resent, and they caught that target as demons.

‘It’s disgusting.’

She managed to suppress her desire to pinch her nose.

When I am with the villagers, an unbearable stench stings my nose every day.

And when continuously exposed to the stench, hallucinations were heard.

Just like now.

[Kill the chief, Luna.]

[So it will be comfortable for you?]

[You only have to close your eyes once. And you can stand on the side of the demons, right?]

‘No, get out of my head! I’m not going to do what you want-!’

She shook her head vigorously and brushed off her hallucinations.

“Luna, you are firmly possessed by the devil! Follow me right now I think you need an education!”

“… Later. I am tired today.”

Let her skim past her chief and go ahead.

A sound is heard from behind.

“Me, me! Do you show off not having a mother or a father?! Aren’t you standing there?! Luna-!”

Luna lets out a sigh and trudges home.

“Please make this year prosperous and punish all the filthy demons so that they can repent-!”

“It’s Bina. It’s raining-!”

There is a scene where villagers are praying while looking at the mountain range in front.

She walks with her nose plugged, her gaze down.

‘Everyone is crazy….’

Every day, as if possessed by something, they prayed while looking at the mountain range in front of them.

It has established itself as a religion among the villagers.

Some of the residents did not hesitate to engage in violence if they did not pray.

‘I have to get out of this town quickly.’

He would go mad if he continued to live in this town.

Luna reached the front of the house thinking so.

“Huh?! Sister!”

Let’s go near the house, a little kid ran to Luna.

She lifts her little boy up with a smile.

“Erika! Where have you been?”

She was the reason for her life and her only blood relative, Erica.

“I came to Bella’s house….”

“Did you come to play?”

Erika shook her head.

In response, Luna asked with her puzzled face.

“So what?”

“I was going to play, but Bella interrupted….”

“Aren’t you playing somewhere else?”

“It’s an anvil, I can’t see it for three days.”

Erica’s face darkens.

Luna stroked her brother’s hair.

“It seems that we have been mixed up. You don’t have to worry.”

“So what?”

“Yes. I’m sure it will.”

Although she said that, Luna had a bad feeling.

In the past few months, two children in the village have disappeared.

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but it’s around the same time as when the villagers believed in a strange religion.

‘… No, I’m too sensitive.’

She stopped thinking.

No matter how strange the villagers are, they’re not the kind of people who would do anything to children.

Luna gently puts her Erica on the floor, trying to erase her uneasy feelings.

“Erika.”

“Huh?”

“Grow up quickly. I have to move in with my sister.”

This is also the reason why she learned swordsmanship from Marik.

At least if you live as a mercenary, you’ll be able to get out of town.

“Sister, do I sleep a lot?”

“Huh? No, Erica is tall. She says to grow up strong.”

“Strong? Okay I will stay a lot!”

Luna smiled and tousled her hair.

‘… I just need to hold on a little longer.’

Until Erica gets a little bit older.

Then, whether she was a mercenary or a knight, she could do it all.

This was also the reason why she rejected Marik’s proposal.

If she joins the knights, her still young sister will be left alone.

“You know that my sister lives because of Erica, right?”

“I, too, live because of my sister!”

Luna rubbed her cheek like she was proud.

“Let’s cheer up each other.”

“Wow!”

So the two entered the house.

**

And that night.

Erica disappeared.