Demon King
Chapter 123 Guild Growth [8]
It would be best if the surrounding terrain was restored when the dungeon was destroyed, but neither this world nor my abilities were so good. I didn't want to be in the spotlight on this ruined farm, so I immediately hid Katsuragi and myself and quietly left.
[Overwhelming. How can you have so many different abilities?]
“If you see which way flows through your body, you will be able to do it too.”
[All I can do is disturb nature a little bit, and I'm physically strong. I gradually became stronger, bit by bit, but there was no dramatic change.]
“Master's intensity since birth.” It was ridiculous luck, even though he didn't realize it. Maybe Elakatra is similar. However, he seemed to believe that he was extremely unlucky. If he said that to Kain or Lee Chan-yu, they would be very angry. In essence, he was not objectively aware of his own situation. He had a human past, but in terms of this new world, he was more or less a newborn. But now, I will teach him.
I gave the illusion to both of us and bought a bottle of the most precious wine still produced in Bordeaux. Katsuragi just silently watched me with a smile.
[The world is devastated, but the captain is still thinking of buying expensive alcohol.]
“That's human nature. Alcohol is the most legal and beautiful place for mankind. ” Of course it's a lie. It is not just humans who use alcohol as protection. It was a bit far away, but I also stopped by the Cognac area to buy a bottle of famous brandy as well, finally buying two after a brief argument with myself.
[It looks like you picked a gift.]
“Gift... might be so.” That's not a bad way to think about it; I do owe a little to them for everything they taught me. I opened the gate back underground in the air.
“First, follow me. I will explain the current situation there. ” Unfortunately, underground mess.
“Well, don't break the wall!”
“Captain, they are drilling the crater into the expansion area! What should I do?”
“There is a saying about Lizardmen..”.
“You ate one?”
I ate one.
Reliable dwarves running around with equipment. The walls were further apart than I remembered and had doubled in some places. Elsewhere, they even tripled! The monsters from all the dungeons I conquered were there. There was even a orchard in it, with the spirit of the tree taking care of it.
“Dia back.”
“Who is it?”
“Destiny.”
[Captain!?]
“Captain, you're late!” Cain ran towards us, banging hard, with Lee Chan-yu riding on his shoulder.
How did this happen?
“It's like a sink with unwashed dishes.”
[It's like a cobweb in a house without an owner.]
A bitter smile was on my lips because my initial expectations were right. I had to be an idiot not to know who was wrong.
“Ya, I was wrong.” I must order them now, but the dwarves at the center of this chaos are moving more actively than I thought. Kain and Lee Chan-yu seemed like they were also newcomers in this situation, looking at the people around us.
“So who's that handsome guy?”
[Katsuragi Kuta. You can call me Katsuragi.]
[You fell.]
“She's strong. Why are all the new members stronger than me and not the fairy girl? ”
“She said she was stuck in the boss room of the dungeon.”
“Destiny!” Mireina appeared out of nowhere and jumped at me. I looked towards Katsuragi as she collided with me, but she was staring at him.
Katsuragi's?
[…]
I don't understand why he is silent.
“Captain, if you have not seen Lady L ..”
“Ah.” Well, I guess the existence of elves has a special meaning for humans. It would be cruel to break his fantasies about the way they are in the novel, so I decided to let go.
“By the way, you are now a member of Rebellion, so we will be counting on you. Let's go together. ” I head for the busiest looking dwarf, with Mireina clinging to my arm. Katsuragi floated behind us as if she had finished dazzling, followed by Kain and Lee Chan-yu, who wanted to talk to her. The whole Rebellion is on the move.
“You're here, Fate. Help us out here. ”
“Alec.” The area has expanded beyond comparison due to my subjugation of the dungeon. Although there were many monsters there, they all seemed to hit him. The problem is that I'm not okay with that change. Monsters need to be grouped in several divisions to fight, and the wall must be rebuilt. Fortunately, the dwarves were already used to such work. I don't think I need to borrow their powers until Devil's Night comes, but my misunderstanding has been positively ignored. Now is the time to pay for their voluntary cooperation.
“Thank you. Are you the only one working? ”
“Only us, who else.... ah, you mean those taller people?” He pointed to the towering castle, looking exhausted.
“I don't talk to anyone other than the man who acts like a butler. If nobles existed in the modern world, they would be like that. Are they your boss? ”
They are just collaborators. I couldn't tell Alec all the details, so I just smiled.
“If those monsters add their power to yours, will it end sooner?”
“If you can control them, we can make this place perfect and install some traps.”
“Good.” As soon as Mireina was released from my arm, Katsuragi naturally followed Kain and Lee Chan-yu.
“I'm at work.”
[Ah, so.]
The rain was not working. His job is to clean my glasses, serve me alcohol, and manage the shop. Except when interacting with me, she never moves energetically. The greatest effort he made was during the Devil's Night. In other words, he was a fairly passive person.
“That's special among them, called cognac.” I delivered a bribe and started to put pressure on.
“You can immediately know that the quality is very good. Compared to any Hater liquor, this drink is not left behind. ”
I'll give it to you.
“You gave it to me?” I saw Rain's excited face for the first time.
“Cognac. Thank you.”
“How much longer until next attack?”
“I think it's about two weeks. The scale of the fort had grown tremendously, so the next fort might be rather intense. ” He sighed briefly.
“This is real proof that the underground is starting to connect with the Earth. I don't know what the outcome will be. It's totally unexpected. There are too many uncertain factors. Maybe it's better just leave it to me this time.. ”.
“I have no intention to escape.”
“I didn't mean to, but ..” His gaze switched.
“Please help me a little. I want to use the monster. ”
“I'm a bit skeptical. Will the inferior creature really help. ”.
“They will.” I speak with confidence.
“And those who will not be an experience for others.”
“... If you say so, we will help them. The area where I can exert my strength has increased a bit. ” It is not yet possible for them to freely use their power in the expanded area.
“Then I will ask A and L first.”
“A is waiting for you to talk to him. His self-esteem will not change for anyone but you. ”
“I've thought about it.” I know where A is; he has no intention of hiding his presence. It was close to L.
“You like it very much.”
“Diam.” He's reaching towards me.
Give me what you've prepared.
“Wait, you know?” He accepted cognac without changing expression, but my relief was an illusion.
“I know what you're talking about. It wasn't enough, but reluctantly, I agreed with you and played as you pleased. ”
“Don't put too much pressure on the dwarves.” I don't even want to know what will happen if A and the dwarves come face to face. But whether my words were unpleasant or not, A replied firmly.
“Pressure is what those who do not believe in their own strength do to take down their enemies. I don't want my opponents to weaken, I prefer them to be as strong as possible. ”
“Yes, let me fix it. Give them a friendly smile so they don't get scared. ”
“Your jokes are always the worst.” With a cold gust of wind, he left. Hearing the screams already from outside, it seemed like he thought I was joking. I sighed and walked towards where the last person, L, was waiting.
“No.” I even handed over the wine, and that was the answer. Before I could even ask why, he continued.
Not everyone is like you, Fate.
“Do I make a weird request?”
“Whoo.” He sighed.
“You know very well that strength and reason are not always proportional.”
“Of course.”
“They are all.” I looked out the window, saw the monster mess below. A lizardman was running on the wall, a moth monster was roaming the air, the spirits were tending to the garden.
“They'll all go crazy with a charm I can't control.”
“...I saw.” I remembered his incredible strength that I saw in Devil's Night. Now, however, it was a double-edged sword.
“In a battle situation, I can let that excitement flow into the battle, but now it's impossible. I don't want to volunteer for anything unpleasant. ”
“I know what you want to say. Your strength is not in accordance with the situation. ” I stand still.
“Wine is a gift. I'll ask again on Devil's Night. ”
“Sit.” I was gripped by his words.
“Trace of the fierce battle is clearly seen in you. Who are you fighting? ”
“Marcocias. He's on the elf's side. ”
“It seems you didn't get the ability. Well, not too good. ” His speech felt rather encouraging, though a little careless.
“Breaking. Don't exaggerate. ”
My wounds have healed, and I have a lot of work to do.
“Fatigue may have helped you grow before, but not now. Rest. A and Rain will fill in for you. ” He patted the sofa and unscrewed the bottle of wine he had just received, took out two glasses of wine.
“Actually, I just want to spend time with you. So stay by my side. ”
“Whoo ..” I lay on the sofa as told, could not resist.
Looks like we won't be able to ask L to help at the moment.