308 So I wiped my hands with the wall.

A huge screen shows the current situation on the slopes. I watch it with my hands full of sweets and carbonated drinks. The act of pretending to be someone else and watching a scene that is becoming a big deal is quite addictive.

I guess this is what watching movies is all about. I see, it's entertaining.

It is the Yugra religion and the world that treat necromancy as forbidden, while Yugra himself did not treat necromancy as forbidden magic. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

That said, there is no doubt that this magic is a threat. The past history proves it.

The real value of this magic is not in battlefields, but in densely populated areas such as cities. Even a soldier who knows he is going to be attacked will be caught unawares, and there is only so much a mere civilian can do against the undead.

"Well, well, well, this is not something I want my children to see. Hahahaha!

The undead are imbued with a magical power that is influenced by necromancy, and this power awakens the dead as new undead.

Hilmera unleashed the necromanticized undead at the same time in every corner of the city. The undead attack nearby humans, creating new undead. The chain of events accelerated as the number of undead increased.

In less than an hour, the land of Serende was in a panic, a lovely sight with screams coming from everywhere. This is the same trend as when Raheit destroyed Spine, well, it's his charity, so it can't be helped but be similar.

If Raheit were still alive, he'd be watching with a happy face.

Strictly speaking, Lahite was not trying to get in touch with Hilmera, but with her mother, Rosa Celende.

A woman whose husband had been murdered by the current King Selende and whose daughter was vying for the throne with his children. Rahite approached her, knowing that she had no choice.

But Raheit saw potential in Hilmera. I want to say, "What do you see in a four-year-old, you pervert?

Hilmera is a clever and intelligent child of the same kind as Nodelic Tranklith. Unlike her mother, who was desperate for revenge and self-preservation, she was able to see the big picture. That's why she didn't hesitate to take necromancy lessons from Raheit.

"Well, a kid is a kid when he gets too attached to his brother and goes out of control.

I'm not going to blame him too much, because that would sting me too, so I'm going to moderately support him here. However, as someone who monitors this world, I'm troubled by the fact that the damage is spreading like this.

Well, the land-locked neighboring country is Mejis, which specializes in purification magic, so even in the worst case scenario, Serende will only be wiped out.

Oh, they've already started evacuating. I'm not sure what to do.

A few moments after the commotion in the city, the soldiers of Serende made their move. Soldiers with large shields were blocking the progress of the undead, and lightly armed soldiers were guiding the citizens to safety.

The trouble with the undead created by necromancy is their regenerative power. As long as the corpse is under the spell of necromancy, it is in a constant state of rebirth as an undead, and cannot be defeated by slashing or crushing.

The only direct way to deal with it is to deal with the magic that is affected by the necromancy. You can either use purification spells to cancel the effect itself, or you can swallow the magic itself with immense power. The former requires prior training, and the latter is too fuel-intensive.

That's why it's impossible for Serende's soldiers to destroy the undead. They were most wary of Mejis, who favored Yugra, because few of them were skilled in purification magic, Yugra's specialty.

However, Spine was fresh in their minds, and some of them seemed to have a plan in case they were attacked by necromancy. This quick response is otherwise inexplicable.

I appreciate your skill, but ...... do you have a concrete solution?

Serende is a country whose name was rechristened by Yugra, but its nature is very different from that of other major powers. It should be a point where the country is superior to other countries, but in this case, that could lead to irreversible consequences.

At the very least, King Selende is not going to ask for help from other countries. At least King Selende is not going to ask for help from other countries. How the prince will interfere is the point. ...... Well, good luck with that.

I switch the image on the screen to the area around the man. It's time for the man to know what's going on, and if you want to see it, you have to move your perspective to the main character of the story.

◇ The town is making a strange noise.

I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

He said that undead attacks were occurring all over the country, attacking citizens one after another and increasing in number, and that the damage was still spreading. Nuhusa has asked for our help in bringing the situation under control. We immediately agreed, and headed to the house that Nuhusa was using as a temporary base.

I'm glad you're here. I would have been happy to leave you to your own devices.

If I could have done that, I wouldn't have had to leave this country feeling so bad.

This undead attack, of course, was not the work of Ao. He has been looking very unhappy since a while ago. It is not surprising that the Demon Lord, who rules over the undead, is being attacked as if he were being robbed of his title.

I'm sure you'll be able to confirm that you're not hiding Washecto there ......?

You haven't heard from him?

Not since shortly before the incident. But I don't think it's Washekht who's causing all the trouble.

Hillemera?

Nuhussa nodded silently. Chisanthe and Yumyess were under Nuhussa's watchful eye and could not take any action. It's possible that they were desperate and ordered their men to use necromancy to distract them, but it's unlikely that those two would entrust that much power to their men.

Nuhussa and Washekht had just accomplished their original goal of making Nuhussa king, and they would not do anything that would jeopardize that goal. That leaves Hilmera by process of elimination.

To put things in perspective, Raheit's first contact was with Hilmera. She was using the deal between Chisanthe and Raheit as a decoy to hide the fact that she had obtained necromancy.

Did Princess Hilmera have this in mind all along?

"Not exactly, Ilias. Until a short while ago, Hilmera only wanted to hide the fact that she had been in contact with Rahite. She didn't intend to use it at all. All she wanted was for Washekht to become king. I'm sure Hilmera herself had a lot of tricks up her sleeve.

However, about two days ago, Washekht's messenger informed me that King Selende had decided to make Nuhusa the next king. In other words, the way to make Washekht king by formal means had been cut off.

What do you think of Hilmera's actions, people of the planet Yggra?

"Hilmera was obsessed with Washekut. Hilmera had a strong obsession with Washekht, a sort of compulsion to want Washekht to have everything, or else. Perhaps Hilmera intends to take control of this Serende by force and offer it to Washekht.

...... So, after all that analysis, you couldn't prevent this from happening?

"It's only one of the possibilities we can consider. To be honest, it wouldn't have been surprising if any of you had been in contact with Lahite.

All of the princes had secrets that they were desperately trying to keep hidden. The princes all had secrets that they were desperately trying to keep hidden, and in order to find them, they had to reduce their power to protect them, and when they decided on their priorities, Chisanthe and Umies came first.

It is true that Hilmera's interference was a factor in determining the order of priority. It is purely because Hilmera was more successful than the other princes that the result was achieved this time.

I can't deny that. And I agree with you about the reasons. I told Washekht to keep Hilmera in check, but I underestimated the brother's love for his sister.

"I think it's safe to assume that Washekht is now locked up in a safe place. I'm sure he's safe, but I'm not sure if I can persuade him to go to ...... and change his mind.

I'd like you to rescue Washekht and neutralize Hilmera, Yugra's people. The people of Yggra, I need you to rescue Washekht and neutralize Hilmera, because the soldiers of Chisanthe's faction are too busy evacuating the people.

It's fine, but ...... you're not going to run? You are the one that Hilmera wants to kill the most, aren't you?

Hilmera's goal is to completely paralyze Selende's functions. He wants to implant fear in the people, deprive them of the power to resist, and then rule by force.

They cannot afford to be supported by the people in this situation. Hilmera will certainly try to eradicate all the royal families except Washekht. Especially this one, Nuhussa, is the one he wants to kill at all costs.

I'm sure of it. We were even attacked by a pack of undead before the city panicked. I couldn't even save my father because of it.

You mean Serende Castle is already occupied?

I'm going to continue my rescue mission. I'd rather stay here and lead the mission, so there's less risk of the people we evacuated being attacked.

Hilmera must have understood that Nuhusa was the one who was currently running Serende's army. If Noufsa tries to flee his home country, he'll probably try to have the undead pursue him.

If that happens, the people who are evacuating on foot will not be safe. There's no way we can protect them while escaping with our limited forces.

"All right. Then let's move.

The four of us, including Ilias, Wolfe, and Mikus, will go to Serende Castle. The others were sent to raid the undead in the city.

Ilias, Wolfe, and Mixu, who was a scout, could handle the task of breaking through the undead hordes.

Even as we speak, the number of undead is increasing, and it will only be a matter of time before they become too much for the soldiers to handle. Even if the necromancer is defeated, the threat will remain even if he loses command, so the undead themselves must be dealt with quickly. If that's the case, we have no choice but to have Ecdysium and Lakra, who excel in group combat, fight in the city.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what to do. I'm sure you're not the only one.

It's not as if they're going to self-destruct if interfered with like they did with Rahite, and I think you can override the necromancy to neutralize the undead. But if you want to put that together, you'll have to fill the serendipity with my magic. ......

I'm not sure what to do.

You don't want a second Quama demon world. I'll do my best to take care of them one by one.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It is a powerful and incomparable power that can immediately apply the effects of necromancy within the reach of its own magic power, but it is not versatile enough to be used in situations where you are fighting while protecting someone else.

Shosho, you can go to ...... for help with Mejis.

Please. I know it's not my place to say, but still...

Nuhusa's bow was quicker than my reply. Now that the safety of King Selende was unknown, if Noufsa bowed, it meant that Selende itself was bowing.

It's not as if Noufsa doesn't understand the significance of begging for help from a neighboring country that he had kept at a distance as a virtual enemy. Nevertheless, Nuhussa has decided that this is the best thing to do and is acting without hesitation.

"Okay, okay!

"I want you to contact Mejis, then meet up with Harkdok and Masetta and explain the situation to them. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to use it. Blue, Marya, and Bellard will join up with Exoik, who is already fighting as a raider, to provide support. The Purple will use the demons waiting near the border to support the evacuees. Once you've secured your own safety, I want Duvraeori to go on a raid as well.

They decided on their roles and moved into action. The sun has already set, but the sky is still bright. The fires caused by the panic have brightened the sky.

The soldiers who were supposed to be putting out the fires had their hands full trying to keep the people away from the undead, and the fires would continue to spread.

Ilias's face was grim as he looked at her sideways, torn between wanting to rescue the people right now and needing to do what needed to be done.

Let's hurry. If we don't stop Hillemera, the situation won't go away.

"...... Oh.

Ilias picks me up and starts running. It's a great way to distract yourself from your anxiety by making you aware of your goals, but it's not just for them.

Even I am trying to make a calm decision, but I'm trying hard to hide the fact that I'm being swayed by my inner feelings.

Well, not exactly. I'm trying to suppress it. It's trying to suppress the "me" that's been trying to go back to normal since this happened.

I know that I should change, but I have a feeling that if I do, the consequences will be irreversible.

◇

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, what's going on here ......?

I thought it was strange that there was a lot of noise outside, but I had no idea that the undead were attacking people. I'm not sure how long it's been since we've been in the Quama demon world. I'm not sure what to make of this.

The undead movement itself is not that threatening. The undead's movements themselves are not that threatening. The monstrous power that defies the limits of the body is tricky, but it is the same as the attack of a beast that has no reason at all. A monotonous attack without even a feint is impossible to hit no matter how you try.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who can't kill you. ......

You can smash their heads with a whirling club, but they'll regenerate and start moving again. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how you can use it.

I'm not sure what to do. I'm not sure what to do.

Masetta stabbed the undead I had knocked down with a sword enchanted with purification magic. The stabbed undead crumble without regeneration.

"Hey, can't you put that on my weapon too?

It's hard to penetrate the inside of a bludgeoning weapon! Do you want to shove it in your stomach or mouth every time?

...... Okay, I got it!

"Hark Doc, little by little the place is getting stinky, but if you do that you'll have to throw him away.

"Hark-dog, move over a little at a time! The fight against the undead has to be done by overrunning the position!

"Yes, sir!

If there are other undead nearby, they can be revived by their magic power. So you need to control the battlefield so that you don't fight other undead in the place where you killed them. I'm sure the representatives are aware of the situation.

I'm sure the representatives are aware of the situation and are taking action! I'm sure the representatives have figured out what's going on and are working on it. We need to meet up with them after we secure this place. ......

I know. In the event that you've got a lot of money, you're going to need to be able to pay for it.

There's no relief from the Serende soldiers in this place. If the whole city is under attack by the undead, you'd think they'd prioritize helping those who can escape on their own. And when you can afford it, you can finally ...... come to us, can't you?

You'll be able to use your right demon arm to grab the undead in front of you and throw them to the other undead, while crushing their knees with a front kick.

It's great that you're not afraid of getting hurt, but it's just stupid that you don't avoid attacks. It's a great way to work out after an injury, though!

You've got to get a grip! There are a lot of people in here who can't escape!

"Oh, I've been indebted to all these old ladies and gentlemen for their companionship. I'm sure I'll feel better when I'm undead, but I don't want to be unable to listen to interesting stories!

In order to prevent Masetta from being targeted, I stepped forward to attract the attention of the undead and went on a rampage. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

What?

The undead's head suddenly slipped past me. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Relieved, she quickly turned around and looked at the one behind the undead.

I thought fresh undead wouldn't get dirty if I touched them, but their skin is already soggy. I didn't throw it as well as I thought I would.

He decided that it was an enemy, one of the people who had caused all this. Without hesitation, you use your detection spell. She looked like a cute girl that I wanted to ask out, but apparently she was a guy.

"Mr. Mursht?

"Hi, Masetta. And it's a pleasure to meet you, Hercudok.

The man called Mursht was smiling with a pretty face. I think Masetha once told me that there was a strange man who was the princess's bodyguard or something, who had a crush on her brother. It's rare to find a man who looks like a woman, but even more rare to find a man who looks like a woman. .......

I'm not sure what you're looking for ....... I'm not sure what you're talking about. It seems that the purpose is us, but I don't remember doing anything ...... that would cause a grudge. Maybe.

Just in case.

What about ......?

He told me a story about you once. He said you're a little slow on the uptake, but you're a trustworthy guy who defies expectations in a good way. That's why I came to destroy you just in case.

By him, you mean the ...... brothers. I'm sure he's being complimented, but it's a subtle and joyless assessment. I'm sure you're not the only one.

I'm pretty sure he's just as crazy as Gillista. I'm sure he's got a crazy mind like Gillista. He has the appearance of a serious knight like Miss, but he can't hide the hints of a freak.

"Masetta, I'll deal with this guy. I'll take care of him.

Isn't that usually a no-holds-barred rule?

In a normal fight or fight to the death, you might say that, but ...... he's Yugra's bastard.

I'm not sure what kind of talent he has.

I don't know what kind of talent he has, but I'm sure of it. Maybe it's a defensive talent, but ...... there's something odd about it. I know he's a bad guy when his instincts are alerting him. But isn't it his talent as a bastard that Instinct is wary of ......?

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing in the future.

In any case, this is an enemy that should be defeated here. My instincts are telling me that, not your instincts.