Konbini Ossan Volume 9 Chapter 12 — Arrival at the Demon King’s Castle
The next day. After packing up our tents, we say our farewells to Govagova and set off.
“Well then, Govagova-san. Thank you for everything.”
“Otogi, we meet again! You good man!”
“Thank you. If the opportunity arises, we will meet again.”
With that exchange, almost like a promise to meet again, we part ways with Govagova and depart from the settlement of the People of Va.
Since we left early in the morning, we were able to cover a considerable distance that day.
And before the sun set, we successfully made it out of the Great Forest Autonomous District.
“From here on, please proceed according to my guidance.”
Ichiro Suzuki offers to guide us, so we follow his lead.
Before long, as the sun sets and darkness completely blankets the sky, a massive fortress comes into view ahead of us.
“It’s come into sight. That is the Demon King’s Castle, the headquarters of our Demon King’s Army.”
Ichiro Suzuki calls it a castle, but it would be more accurate to call it a fortress. High, solid walls surround it on all sides, giving the impression of absolute defense.
As we stop the armored vehicle in front of the main gate, the gate opens.
“You have come, Otogi-dono!”
The one who emerges is none other than the Demon King, Vladgaria. I did not expect her to come out personally to greet us.
Ichiro Suzuki and I step out of the vehicle and approach her to offer our greetings.
“It has been a while, Vladgaria-san.”
“Indeed. I would like to speak at length, but now is not the time. I will explain the situation immediately. Will you come to the command room?”
“If that is the case, understood.”
I nod at Vladgaria’s words.
Then I return to the vehicle, drive it forward, and enter the fortress. After stopping in what appears to be a plaza, we get out and follow Vladgaria inside.
Once we arrive at the command room, the briefing begins.
“First, the situation. Since Ichiro Suzuki departed to meet you, matters have worsened further.
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The rebels have determined that we cannot resort to forceful measures, and have instead taken such measures themselves. They had already occupied the fortress closest to the Great Forest Autonomous District, but now they are preparing to rise up.
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It seems they intend to pass through the Great Forest Autonomous District and advance toward the Runegard Kingdom.”
“That is quite a critical situation.”
I frown at Vladgaria’s words.
“How much time do we have?”
“Let me see. At most, perhaps two days before their preparations are complete.”
“Then it will come down to whether our reinforcements arrive in time.”
This is a very dangerous situation. Even if reinforcements do make it, arriving at the last moment could lead to a direct clash.
And if that happens, casualties on both sides will be unavoidable.
“In that case, we need some way to delay their uprising.”
“Indeed. That is why, Otogi-dono, I have a request for you.”
Vladgaria nods and continues.
“If possible, with the forces that have just arrived, including yourself, would you undertake a sabotage operation against the rebels?”
“Sabotage, you say?”
“Indeed. They do not have an accurate grasp of your strength. And unlike us, you are a force that can more easily choose to kill them.
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By delaying them through sabotage, and by making them wary of potential losses, we can slow their movements.”
Vladgaria’s proposal certainly makes sense.
“However, sabotage would be impossible without infiltrating their fortress. What method do you have in mind?”
“For that, we will use the force they fear the most as a diversion. In other words, I will personally launch a frontal assault on the fortress.”
I see. If Vladgaria herself makes a move, the enemy cannot ignore it.
“If their attention is drawn away, then from a less-guarded direction, you should be able to infiltrate, correct?”
“Yes. With the forces who came with me this time, it should be possible.”
I glance toward Yairo, Tiana, and Tio. All three nod confidently.
“Then it is decided. We shall finalize the details at once. Ichiro Suzuki, I leave the specifics to you.”
“As you command, Demon King.”
And so, after this, Ichiro Suzuki and I begin discussing and refining the details of the operation.
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E/N:
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