The Devil Tears: Lord of the Night
Arc 1 Chapter 31: Towards the Rhine Duchy Region
' Sister Selena, what are you doing? ‘ Little Luciel is in a room with a woman.
‘ Ahhh this, I'm helping this country get better you know fufu ‘ On a table there is a dead man.
‘ That? Can I help you sister? ‘ Little Luciel innocently approaches his nanny.
‘ You are indeed a good boy Luciel. As a gift, I will teach you – things that interest fufufu ‘. Sister Selena laughed mischievously.
Soon after, Luciel awoke from his dream. She opened her eyes and found him in the room.
‘ Where am I? How long I lost consciousness’
Luciel then touched the pierced part of his stomach and found that the wound had disappeared.
Luciel then looked at Liz who was sitting asleep beside him. Seeing this, Luciel smiled.
‘ She must be very exhausted ‘ .
“You are aware.“ Arriving – arrived there was a middle-aged man entering wearing a patrol officer uniform.
“I am the Watchmeister of this city, my name is Steiner. You're in the healing center of Kota,“ said the man.
“Is that? How long have I been unconscious?“ ask Luciel.
“Saying this girl brought you here when it was 6:30pm and it is now 11:45 midnight, “ replied the man while taking a pocket watch and showing it to Luciel.
“You and this girl managed to kill the perpetrator of a kidnapping case that made the rowdy people of the city end - this end,“ he said.
“ Yes, but I think some victims were killed before we beat him, “ said Lucidl.
“Corpses – victims that you saved have done testimony and City Patrol Warriors will reward you 5 Gulden as promised,“ explained the man.
“Good.“
“ Take a break, your treatment costs will be borne by me and I heard your entourage will leave the city tomorrow. We will reward you when you want to pass through the southern city entrance.“
The man then walked out of the room. Shortly after, Liz began to wake up.
“ Ummhhh “ Liz then rubbed – udes.
“ Good night Liz “ Luciel greeted him.
“ Ciel! How are you doing? “
“ Improved, I think my body still feels weak “ Luciel's face still looks pale due to losing a lot of blood.
“ Ciel sorry “ Liz then bowed lethargic look sorry.
“ If I hadn't been careless at that time, you wouldn't be like this. “
Luciel smiled and replied.
“ Liz hesitates to slash it indicates Liz has a pure human spirit. And that's not bad. Violence cannot resolve all conflicts. And I'm glad Liz has a strong humanity. “ Luciel smiled saying so while stroking Liz's hair to keep her from getting depressed.
“ Anyway I've been fine – what, and we were able to pass it well “ Luciel added
“ Ummm “ Liz nodded.
“ You better rest too, not tomorrow we will travel back “
“ Alright “
After Liz came out Luciel then recalled the word – said her sister.
‘ Remember Luciel, a Devil Cult will never be able to run away from their contract with his demons. Therefore, if you face one of them, do not hesitate to finish him even though they are humans ‘
Luciel gained his first killing experience in the most unenviable way - killing a child.
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The next day Luciel was counting the money he had in total.
‘ Hmm... 5 Gulden and about 70 ral. Besides Hunter gear, what do I have to do with the rest? ‘
Luciel was waiting for Liz in their chariot which was about to depart after the first bell rang.
“ Hey, you don't look good – is fine “ Dupold then invite Luciel to chat.
“ Yes, I was injured while fighting a little girl hahaha “ Luciel laughs at himself.
“ So, which one? “ Dupold asks back.
“ The little boy is a Devil Cult “ Luciel replied.
Dupold looked at Luciel.
“ Means you were lucky to only meet the inexperienced Devil Cult “ Tone Dupold then get serious.
“ A strong Devil Cult average – flat will follow a gathering so they can protect themselves from Inquisitors “
“ What do you mean Inquisitor? “ Luciel is somewhat familiar with that term.
“ They are a special unit of Holy Knight Goddess Juliana and their task is to investigate the activities of – activities related to demons. Even some of them targeted his investigation to some demons who often caused “ Dupold problems and then climbed into the driver's seat.
“ What about their strength? “ ask Luciel.
“ At least they mastered more than three knight fighting arts and many have magic that weakens the devil,“ Dupold explained.
“ Looks very difficult to be Inquisitor,“ said Luciel.
“ Yes, average – average those who are already veterans who have such positions. “
Soon after, Luciel sees Liz approaching their chariot.
“ Is your business done Liz? “
“ Yes, I get 70 ral from share the proceeds of selling wolf fur and completing Quest “
Soon they heard the sound of the first bells signifying their departure.
“ Get ready, we'll leave now. Our destination is Rhine City Rhine capital Duchy “
The caravans began to leave Tyrol City.
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The Northern Territory of the Kingdom of Bavaria, in the fortress city of Franconia at the residence of Marquis Emich von Salian, is being held for all the nobles of the northern region of the Kingdom of Bavaria.
There were 10 people present in the room, three count and – each a follower, a general from the kingdom as well as his assistant and the Marquis with his assistant.
“ Mr. – gentlemen, we are here to discuss about the wars that are taking place in our Region, Letto my assistant will give a brief report about the war that occurred several months ago “ A man then stood holding a bunch of files in his hands.
“ Thank you Mr. Marquis “ He then started giving information – information to people – people present in the room.
The Kingdom of Bavaria during the three months of this war has deployed 10,000 regular troops (the troops who live in barracks and are trained every day ) of which 5000 are from the Nobles – northern region of the kingdom and 5,000 troops were sent to the center of the kingdom.
The royal nobles also recruited militias with the central permission of 20,000 militias with a total of 30,000 men. They also gathered knights of 1000 who became an elite force on the battlefield.
The Nordland Federation forces in its assault on the Kingdom of Bavaria deployed a total of 50,000 fighters at the start of the year. They launched two attacks which in their first attack, the government forces could easily break them. But when the second battle took place, many of the Royal forces were killed and so were the Nordland fighters.
At present the number of the Kingdom's forces in the north is 20,000, of which 13,000 are in the City of Elea and 7,000 are in the City of Baden.
“ According to the report of the reconnaissance team, The Nordland fighters will carry out the attack again and this time they will attack Elea City with 20,000 troops “
After the Marquis' assistant finished reading his report Count Wagner then spoke.
“ I think the war zone led by Count Rudger managed to withstand the onslaught of the Nordlands, General Wolfgang when will the Center give additional troops to the North? “
“ Two to three weeks of relief troops of 15,000 will come after they are done with their training “ General Wolfgang replied.
“ Even if we recruit militias, with their quality we will not be able to keep up with their fighters who are used to fighting “ Count Weinz von Freistad argues.
“ If we only survive, then gradually the cities of Baden and Elea will be destroyed and our troops will have no place to survive there “ Count Ludberg von Laine gave his opinion.
“ After all how can the Nordlands get adequate Logistics to carry out their invasion during this time? “
“ If it is not wrong they made a contract with the Florentia Republic when it will enter the winter end of last year “ Assistant Marquis answered Count Weinz's question.
“ If we do not take the initiative, then the war will last a long time and will worsen the economy in the north. “
Moments when they were discussing arrived – arrived the door opened and a messenger came in.
“ Report !! The incoming message from the connecting artifact of the City of Elea. Count Rudger has fallen into a coma after a fight with Jarl Irya of the Nordland Federation “
It made the whole room into shock.
“ What really happened!!? “