Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Part 1: That unfortunate time when the demon lords army came to visit

TL: kizen

ED: Filip

Its been 30 days since Gebiss was sent to the front lines. Its also about time for snow to start to fall.

Right now, I am repairing the ramparts with 10 other people.

Thats because of a letter from Cravatte-sama that arrived together with the Transportation Corps who came to replenish our supplies. He told me to form a team to conduct repairs on the ramparts. He also said that I should take charge of that task because I already have experience doing this kind of work. Along with the letter, the Transportation Corps also brought with them the necessary stone bricks for the repairs.

Was this requested by that guy who I thought was just the embodiment of excess fat in order to mitigate the damage of that embarrassing incident? That wasnt necessary you know?

Well, thats what I thought at first but he seems like a pretty decent guy. I understood that because he brought up the topic of building a relay station in order to make sure that our supplies arrive safely while we were eating.

Moreover, I heard that hell even shoulder more than half of the construction cost. Thats probably why hes being depended upon by Cravatte-sama. It seems like he even made sure that the materials arrived safely.

Anyway, once I heard that, I felt like I should do this for everyones sake. Since I accepted being a foreman, I made a request for around 10 soldiers and it was immediately granted. With that settled, were now casually repairing the said ramparts.

Even though I now have a better impression of him, I still dont even know the name of that lump of meat, to be honest.

I wonder if well be able to finish this within three days

While I was thinking about that, I heard the soldier standing watch shout.

Its the demon lord army! Theyre heading over here

Demon Lord? So they really exist This will be the first time I see one.

Okay, todays work will be over soon so stop looking around and start moving your hands

As I was saying that, the demon lord army reached the front of the gates so the lump of meat went out to meet them.

If I had to estimate, their army probably only has 200 members. Well, if every one of them is strong then a 200 man army should be all that theyll need.

The humans have been getting full of themselves lately so we thought of coming to the front lines before the winter actually comes. Because of that, we will be borrowing the area in front of your gates for a while

Sure, go ahead. If it would be alright with it, please let us share a bit of our food with you

No need! We have prepared our own provisions so you should just give those should be given to your soldiers!

I see. At the very least, I hope you dont mind if we share our firewood with you so that we can keep everybody warm

You have my gratitude

That lump of meat sure is a nice guy. Hes not high-handed at all. The demon lord too.

I got a glimpse of the demon lord from where we were working and if I had to summarize how he looks in one word, it would be Big. Hes probably around 2 meters tall, muscular with grey skin and swept-back white hair. He looks like someone youd find in a game as an enemy. Or rather, why are they even wearing such thin, short-sleeved clothes when its going to be winter soon?

Looking at him kinda reminds me of Granade. She immediately left town after we finished our schooling though so I dont know what shes up to now.

While I was thinking about that, I finished cleaning up the tools we used to repair the ramparts and was about to enter the gates when somebody called my name.

Oi, is that you Caam!? Its been a while

Do I have someone I know in the demon lords army? Moreover, its a woman.

Hm? Who is Wait, Granade, is that you! Why are you here?

The one who called me was a one-eyed muscular cyclops woman who was also wearing the same thin shirt as the other members of the demon lords army.

Thats my line, why are you at this base in the front lines?

Well, a lot happened

Whats this, someone you know?

The demon lord interjected.

Yeah, hes a friend from my village. Hes a smart guy who can use magic but hes not smug about it. Hes the reason why our village was able to expand so quickly you know?

Hou

After hearing that, he started appraising me.

What a skinny young man! HAHAHAHAHA! You should eat more meat!

He said that while hitting my back which almost blew me off my feet. It hurt so much I was about to throw up.

After our introductions, Granade invited me to have dinner with them outside the gates.

Granade, why are you with the demon lord army?

Ah, you know how it was peaceful in the village right? I left the village because I wanted an opportunity to go wild. However, there werent even any satisfying subjugation requests in the nearby towns so while I was struggling with that, I got picked up by a wandering demon lord. He was pleased with me so right now, Im acting as his personal guard and his lover1! Ive even accompanied him in bed at night you know!

She said that with a smile but hearing that all of a sudden caused me to spit out the soup I was drinking.

Oi oi, why did you do that!? Well, at least youre alright

She came over to slap my back while saying that.

Did she think I was choking or did she do that because I spat out? Im not sure. Or rather, please dont make me imagine a muscular couple doing it in bed. I guess that just shows that love works in mysterious ways. Theyre probably doing double biceps by the bed and complementing each others body like, How ripped! Naisu Katto!. They might be even smearing each other in vaseline2

Iya, Maou-sama sure is peerless(in bed)

I dont need to know that! I really dont want to hear that at all

Oi oi, dont talk about that. Its embarrassing

Whats with this playful flirting? Im sure he has said something like Give birth to my child and other absurd stuff like that before.

What is that look for? Even I was defeated by Granades fierce attack. She assaulted me in the middle of the night you know!?

Haa I cant even interject

You see, I wasnt interested in either strong nor weak men but when I first saw Maou-sama, I thought to myself I want to bear that persons children

I didnt expect that those words would be coming from this ikimen with boobs.

Hearing that, the demon lord became shy. No way, this demon lord is cute?

Now then, Caam. Lets hear your story

I told them about how I was training while I worked in Aegirine town, the matter with Latte, the subjugation quest, and why Im here right now.

Hou. Youre pretty capable, arent you?

This guys good with magic and hes versatile as well. Thats why hes able to do anything

I cant do everything okay?

I immediately denied that.

Ill go easy on you so have a match with me

Nononono, Im not a match for someone as great as Maou-sama

I dont want to die after all.

I didnt become a demon lord just because I wanted to you know? My strength was noticed so I was given the title of demon lord. Im not that amazing so you dont have to be that formal

But I heard that when you were going wild in the battlefield, you grabbed a dead human by its feet and used it to blow away a guy holding a shield. You also pierced through the stomach of a guy wearing armor with just a punch and smashed the head of someone with a helmet like it was a watermelon. You even crushed a soldier wearing a full plate armor, right?

Whats that? Scary

Huh? You didnt do that?

Of course not! All I do is just charge through the front lines to mess up the enemys formation during a war! It would be up to my subordinates to mow down the enemy after that! I believe that the one on top should always be ahead of everyone else leading the charge! Or rather, the guy who spread that in Caam and Granades village is the one whos scary

I see. How gallant of you

Of course!

After saying that, he struck a pump up pose with his muscles.

That doesnt mean Im going to compliment your muscles though

Am I right in guessing that you fight with your fist?

Naturally! Compared to a sword that would immediately break and an iron pole that would frequently get bent, a fist is always reliable!

Stop purposely doing poses, please.

So I was right

It seems like there are materials called mithril and oricalcum in this world but if I receive a weapon made out of those, I would still be brandishing those like a stick!***

Thought so

It really does seem like he favors doing things by force.

Now, lets do it! Ill go easy on you so fight me!

So he didnt forget

For some reason, his subordinates were goading me to accept. Even Keith and the other soldiers who were free were looking at us from the top of the ramparts. This demon lords voice is really loud

Oi! It seems like Caam-san and Maou-sama are going to have a match!

What did you say!?

Lets go! Nows not the time to be eating!

Hearing that there will be a match, almost all of the soldiers of the fort climbed the ramparts and rushed out the gates.

Was there such a lack of amusement here that this incident turned into such a huge deal? Whats with this? Cant I just run away? Why is there a voice inside my head thats telling me Cant escape like its some kind of game!?

Caam! Here are your weapons!

After saying that, Keith tossed me my shovel, crowbar, and machete.

Keith-kun, were going to have a looong talk later okay?

Well now, I might as well watch too

That high-pitched voice came together with the appearance of the lump of meat.

How come he managed to find the time to walk over here at a time like this even though he would usually just hole up in his room

Haa Please dont kill me, okay?

Got it! Ill get hunted by that Suzuran woman you talked about earlier if I do after all

What about the rules?

While saying that, I placed the machete and crowbar in their usual positions then set up the shovel in my hands.

There are no rules in war you know!? Well, as long as we dont kill

While he was talking I closed my eyes then casted Flashbang in front of me. Because of that, Maou-sama screamed while covering his eyes with his left hand and coping around with his right but I just ignored that and went behind him, then gave him a kick in the butt to make him fall down. After that, I took a distance then waited for him to stand up.

A surprise attack with flashbang was effective as expected. Its okay to assume that the fight has started after he said that there are no rules in war, right? I even waited until he said that not to kill.

Everyone was screaming that what I did was unfair. There are no rules in this fight you know?

Silence! There were no rules so by the time I said not to kill, the match had already begun so there was nothing unfair about that. Nuu I was taking you lightly because youre a magician but Ill have to change that way of thinking.

His eyesight still hasnt recovered as he said that.

Uhm, during the time when you were blinded and fell down, I thought I could have seriously injured or killed you but could those muscles even be penetrated by an edged tool?

Thats true, it was possible that I would have died. With this, I will properly acknowledge my defeat! However, it was just a possibility. I would have just stopped and edged tool with my bones and if I strain enough I could stop an arrow before it hits me

Are all demon lords this monstrous? While I was thinking about that, everyone around started celebrating.

Hey Caam! Drink!

As he said that, a subordinate of his came over with sake in hand and gave it to me. Are they expecting me to drink it straight from the bottle?

Ah, okay. I gratefully accept

After saying that, I drank the remaining sake in the bottle in one go which caused even more cheers from everyone. This atmosphere is starting to feel like a sports meet, isnt it?

Isnt Caam amazing! He even defeated a demon lord

Granade wrapped her hand around my neck while saying that. Her breast was hitting my cheek but since it was mostly muscle, it felt like my cheeks were hitting pecs rather than breasts. It doesnt make me happy at all. Even Suzurans is softer!

Ah, I should also offer you sake from our village in return. Please wait for a moment

I went back inside the fort to get the Beryl Sake that is still havent used yet. After coming back, I poured it into a cup until it was half full then gave it to him.

I just poured it beforehand because it might overflow from the sake cup

I was reluctant to give him more. I dont know if this much would cause him to get drunk after all.

Its fine! Nuhahaha! Look, if its just this much then I can finish it in one breath!

With that said, he downed the contents of the cup and shook it until it was empty.

Mu, this is quite strong

After saying that, he fainted.

Its poison!

Everyone was panicking and his subordinates started letting off killing intent but one of them said.

Im strong against poison so Ill drink it to make sure

Because of that, I let that representative drink a bit of the sake.

Uwaa This is strong If you drink a cup of this in one go, even Maou-sama would faint

Hearing that explanation cleared their suspicions.

Once that commotion was over, I went back inside the fort to met up with Keith.

Iya, now that youve bested Maou-sama, I wonder if you would also become a demon lord in the future? Demon Lord Caam it has a nice ring to it

Nonono, thats impossible. I dont like fighting after all

I was feeling tired so after giving him that reply, I decided to lie down on the bed that was provided for me. Before I lied down, I stared at the half-empty bottle of Beryl Sake and sighed.

Its going to be winter soon I wonder if it would be alright for me to go home

While thinking about that I decided to have a drink before I go to sleep. To make it taste like fruit wine, I took a piece of dried fruit and held it in my mouth before drinking the sake.

That sake has a pretty intense scent so dont drink it if youre next to me was what Keith said but I just ignored him.

Argh My head hurts What happened to Caam?

The bonfire was still alight and Granade was sleeping next to me. Everyone else was also asleep due to drunkenness. Well, thats fine as long as they dont catch a cold.

Geez, what the hell was that sake? It knocked my lights out What an interesting guy. Not only did he beat me, I also lost to his sake. Beryl Village huh I dont think that areas a part of my territory. I guess I should send Granade to negotiate. I should also buy me some of that sake later. I wonder who I should send

After uttering that, I drank some water then went back to sleep.

Chapter 48 Part 2: That unfortunate time when the demon lords army came to visit

TL: kizen

ED: Filip

I woke up at the usual time, ate the same breakfast, and were now about to begin our work at the usual time. However, theres something different today. A bunch of people are huddled up and asleep in front of the drawbridge. Well, I guess we should just ignore them and start our operations.

As usual, prioritize your safety first. Inform me immediately if you discover anything strange. If theres anyone who doesnt feel well, dont force yourself and let me know. Well then, begin!

Safety, promptness, thoroughness, and camaraderie. Is that all of it?

After I said that, we began transporting the mixing materials and stone bricks. Some of the workers managed to step on a hand or foot as we were doing that but nobody woke up so we decided to just leave them there and start working.

Theyre really getting in the way. Or rather, what use are these personal guards if they wont even wake up when they get stepped on?

A while after we began our work, the members of the demon lord army started waking up one by one but the ones who stood out were the guys holding their heads while drinking water. How unhealthy.

Well, I dont have anything to worry about as long as they dont say anything about excitement & enjoyment. That would mean that they might to decide to pillage Beryl after all.1 I want to avoid conflict if it isnt necessary.

Ah, it smells like theyre making soup. Even though I already ate a lot earlier, I cant help but feel hungry after smelling that

Thats true. It sure has been a while since I ate stew

Once we get back to Tephroite, Ill bring you to a nice bar

A few soldiers who are helping with the repairs were having that exchange.

Is it the same as the reaction a Japanese person will have when they smell freshly cooked rice?

After that, once everyone from the demon lords army finished slowly eating their breakfast, they started clearing up their luggage. As for us, its already around 10 oclock so its about time for a short break.

As if to forcibly end that peaceful time, the soldier standing watch shouted.

There are a lot of shadows approaching the front lines! Stay on guard!

Is it the humans? Its probably a bad idea for them to attack while Maou-sama is here. How unfortunate for them.

Their line is pretty long you know!? Its probably a large scale attack. Switching to emergency status!

After that was said, a tense atmosphere filled the air.

Alright, well end this here today. You guys should prepare for battle. As for me, Ill start my preparations once I finish using these leftover materials. Im sure were still going to be fine based on the speed of their march so please dont panic

Understood!

After saying that, we began quickly collecting all of the tools.

Maou-sama, if its alright, were going to move the materials inside the gate okay?

Caam, stop talking in such a carefree way! Youre going to lower the soldiers morale!

I was scolded by Maou-sama. Looking closely, the easy-going atmosphere of yesterday was gone and everyone has started wearing their armor and checking their weapons.

We can see the enemy so I dont think we should be in such a rush, but well, even Im not done with my own preparations yet so who am I to say anything.

The weathers fine, the skies are clear, and theres hardly any wind so if I had to guess, theyll be here before noon. At this rate, by that time, the backlight here would have already shifted. Although, theres no mistaking that the humans are in a better position than us even in terms of war potential. But, since the forts stone bricks are white or greyish, if there are no materials in the way, well probably be able to manage here ourselves especially with those clothes

Oi! You guys move the materials inside the gates just like he said! The rest of us are going out to meet the enemy!

Aye!

With that, I went back to my room. I took the white cloth that I brought and laid it out on the bed. After that, I took some ink, diluted it in water, then splatter it all over the cloth to make random spots on it. Once that was done, I did the same with the wall using mud. To test if it would actually be difficult to see, I hung the entire cloth over the wall.

Hmm, I guess thats good enough

What are you doing Caam!? Hurry up!

Hey Keith, what do you think about when looking at that?

I pointed towards the cloth hanging on the wall.

A dirty cloth

No, not that. I was asking if you think it matches the color of the stone surrounding it

Ah, a bit I guess

Thanks. It would be pretty difficult to see from a distance with this

After that, I ripped the cloth into strips then wrapped it over my head, arms, torso, and legs. With that, todays camouflage is complete

Youre still as odd as ever I see

I can say the same for you who stayed behind just to watch

With that said, I prepared my equipment and then we positioned ourselves above the ramparts near the drawbridge. As we got there, they have already started boiling the oil and water.

Sorry about that. It took a while to finish our preparations.

It was just a half-hearted apology but the commanding officer there didnt get mad. After saying that, Keith tapped my shoulder then said.

Well then, Ill be staying up top so dont die okay?

Gotcha

Isnt this where you say you too?

Do you actually want to die?

Why?

Havent you heard that its easier for you to die if you talk about children, a wife, or a lover on the battlefield? What you were doing was similar to that. Ive heard that our exchange earlier would also make it easier to die

Really?

He gave me a wry grin.

Well, whatever. Just go already

Yeah yeah

Thirty minutes after that, the humans stopped at just around a kilometer away and started putting their ranks into order.

Ah, I cant tell even with the scope. Hey, based on your experience, could you make an estimate as to how many of them are there?

I couldnt really see so I asked a nervous soldier nearby.

Uwee? Are you asking me? I-I dont know!

Ah, un. Sorry

After that, we heard a bugle-like sound coming from the human army so theyre probably going to start to advance.

Theyre doing the same thing as last time! Theyre thinking of surrounding us again!

The same strategy from last time but on a larger scale is it? How bothersome. I should consolidate the information.

Hmm, what a beautiful square formation. Id estimate that theyd be able to surround at least three sides of the rampart. Since each side is 300 meters, if one humans width is about 1 meter, there are probably around 900 of them. Considering that they have at least 900 men, its also possible that they have enough to surround the entire fort. If theyre not just in a single line and theyre arranged in a 3030 formation then you probably have 3600 people at most to surround the entire fort. Thats if they do split their forces though

What are you murmuring about over there?

The soldier next to me asked as he frantically looked towards the battlefield.

Hn? Ah, just calculating how were going to win

Haa

When I checked the condition of the demon lord army, it seems like they still havent charged yet.

Theyve come to a stop 200 meters away from the humans.

Looking at the humans army this time, I saw that there was a large number of archers and lighter equipped soldiers manning siege equipment who were frantically drawing their weapons behind the main army.

I didnt want to think about them but there were also demonkin prisoners of war with crude shields and sticks standing in the front lines.

You demonkin trash! Our swords and spears are always aimed at your backs no matter where you are! Remember, we can kill you anytime!

Ah, un. Gotcha.

Then, after another sound of the bugle was heard, the prisoners and the infantry all came charging towards us while a large number of arrows were fired from behind. Why is this scene so familiar? Its like those movies! Damn it!

Image above the fort a downburst an extremely small one will remain active for 5 minutes Execute

Im just winging it so I dont know if it will work or not but dont underestimate a former earthling! Ill produce a downward current even when there are no cumulonimbus clouds around!

Skill Offensive AttributeWind: 3 acquired.

I didnt use it for offense though!

Its a sudden gust! I cant stand!

While saying that, the enemy soldiers that were caught in the center were forced to lay down on the ground. An extremely powerful gust blew at every direction with the fort at its center and the arrows that were in the sky were forced back and down and pierced the earth.

The humans had 2 archer units with around a hundred members each. They even managed to shoot out a second and third volley but not one reached our location. The resulting rain of arrows caused the prisoners of war and the enemy soldiers to start running about, but because of the strong winds, they slowed down to a walk then eventually dropped to the ground.

Now! Lets go!

Maou-sama was also caught in the middle of the strong winds so Im not sure if hes aware of whats happening to his surroundings but he issued the order to attack. The others, seeing their leader charge off, also followed suit.

Maou-sama, arent you a bit too quick!?

Image a cracked stone wall 100 meters ahead 300m wide, 30 meters tall and 50 centimeters thick with a 10 degree inward curve Execute

Together with a loud rumble, a wall thats as tall as a 10-story building appeared a bit behind the demonkin prisoners. However, looking closely, its slowly starting to collapse.

It was being affected by the downburst so it started crumbling towards the enemy side. The sound of rocks hitting the ground resounded in the area. I feel like a heard someone scream for a moment but it was drowned out by the sound of the wind and falling rocks.

I made it so that this wind would go on for 5 minutes but it seems like 2 minutes would have been plenty. While I was thinking about that, using the ramparts as a shield, I waited until the wind stopped.

Bit by bit, the wind started weakening. I dont know if the mana supplying it was cut off but when everyone peaked their heads out to look, the debris of the stone wall that was there earlier was no longer there, just the gory remains.

Well, stones that weigh more than a hundred 100 kilograms flew at them after all. As expected, this is what happens if I dont test this beforehand. They would be lucky to be alive even if I lowered the walls height to 5 meters.

I felt piercing gaze pointed at me. When I looked behind, it was Keith who was giving me a terrifying glare. Ill just ignore that guy

I tried gesturing an apology to him but an arrow was fired at me. The arrow hit the gap between the stone bricks by my feet and when I looked at him, he had a smug look on his face. Iya, its amazing how you can aim at the gap between the stones Keith-san.

Well, Im not really sure what Im going to say to him later though

After that, I sat down looked at the soldier next to me then said.

Sorry, Im feeling slugging because I used too much mana so dont expect any more from me

Eh? Ha? Okay

Was that Caam-sans doing just now? Thats unreasonable right? It prevented the arrows from reaching us and also annihilated their first battalion

While I was resting, I heard comments like those from a distance.

I actually wanted to go to sleep but that would be inconsiderate of me as expected.

I used the battlements to look at the battlefield from time to time and when I asked, it seems like what I did actually annihilate most of the enemy soldiers. I wonder if that managed to lower the enemys morale?

Maou-sama was slightly taken aback because he wasnt sure what was happening but once he regained his senses, he once again issued a command.

Lets go! Theres no need to stay on the defensive anymore! Nows the time to attack!

Ou!

After saying that, they treaded through the gory remains. Since the vanguard no longer existed, they were able to deal with the archers quickly and move in to attack. Somebody tell them to stop it. Thats a sure way to get yourself surrounded you know?

A while later, once the humans managed to regain their footing through all of the chaos that ensued, all of the laddermen grouped up and ran past the demon lords army.

Thats actually pretty good counterattack for an army without a vanguard.

The archers on our side started aiming for them but even so, the ones who managed to survive set up their ladders then started climbing up. Did they not have soldiers to surround us? The laddermen were all focusing on the front.

Does this mean that were now on the cleanup phase?

While I was thinking that, I heard a loud bang nearby. Looking to my side, I saw a ladder on the battlements and when I poked my head out to peak below, I saw someone running up.

Ah, at least use both hands and feet when climbing, please. Its scary seeing someone run up at this angle you know?2 Iya, how dangerous. Hes also a man so if he slips, hell deliver a smiting blow to his nether regions.34

Once he reached the top, I shot him with magic.

I created a buckets worth of hot water then threw it at him.

Because of that, the human who was in high spirits because he managed to reach the top fell back down to the moat while screaming.

Iya, that was scary~. Whod have thought that they would run up here

While saying that, I made the ladder fall into the moat as well.

Thats true

Arent you still feeling sluggish for using up too much mana?

A soldier holding a spear gave me a wry smile while asking that.5

Hey, what happened to the siege weapons?

Arrows started flying towards us once again so while ducking behind the walls, I casually asked. The soldier next to me gave me a reply while holding his shield at an angle as he stared at the distance.

Demon lord army focused their attack on it first. The humans tried to fight back but it was futile and everything was settled quickly

Thanks. Want some candy?

I took out the candy pouch inside of my pocket then put candy in my mouth as I said that.

N-no thanks, Im alright

Got it. Just let me know if you ever change your mind

R-roger

Hearing him say that, I took out a rock salt from my other pocket, used the blunt side of my machete to break it into small fragments then put it in my mouth. After that, I created a small waterball to replenish my fluids.

Ahhh~~. I feel heavy~ Just tell me if an enemy come okay?

Since youre feeling sluggish, is it really alright for you to use your magic to drink?

Hm? Iguess? At any rate, the humans sure are unlucky, arent they? Things might have ended differently if they attacked while Maou-sama and his army was still on their way here

Caam-san, you dont have much self-awareness, do you? Your magic destroyed most of the enemy army you know!?

Oh, is that so? I just wanted to help decrease the battle time you know?

After I said that, the soldier next to me gave me weird look. Oi oi, stop looking at me like that. I wont get motivated by that look unless its from a beautiful woman you know?

We conversed for a bit after that but aside from when the laddermen managed to reach our location, I just lazed around looking at the sky and Keith.

Keith was shooting arrows from the top of the tower but he would look at my direction from time to time with a smug look on his face. Since I couldnt peek out, I was uncertain of what to do.

Ah, Im starting to feel a bit better so I guess I should give our boys some backup~

That fast(to recover)!

After I that sluggishly said that, I peeked out and saw that the archers behind were providing them with covering fire. Few of the lightly equipped soldiers were somehow able to reset their formation. They took the shields of the partially annihilated vanguards and were steadily approaching the fort. They were employing a passive strategy and were desperately defending the siege towers as they approached.

I dont know if its because they realized that since it was pretty useless last time but theyve now changed the length of the bridge so that itll reach the ramparts. They wont have to fill up the moat with that change. Well, itll still get destroyed though.

Ill just use the same magic I used to defeat the catapults from before.

While thinking about that, I continued dealing with the remaining siege towers.

Hey hey, how is the demon lords army doing?

I asked another soldier who was holding his shield up to defend against the incoming arrows.

How would I know!? Theyre probably dealing with the human bigwigs right now, right?

Its wonderful finishing a battle in half a day without doing anything!

What Caam-san did at the beginning was pretty huge though

Ah, that. I just did that to defend against the arrows and rattle the enemys vanguard a little. It ended up being too much though. The rest was just due to the stone wall collapsing. Thats all I did. Our success is due to the enemys morale came crumbling down once the demon lords army dealt with the enemy archers

All you did you say? That in itself was a pretty big deal you know? Itll just end up sounding sarcastic so you should stop saying that

Thank you for the advice. Well, just let me know if something big is coming. You have better visibility after all

Roger

A while after that, I tried to peak to see whats happening on the battlefield. It seems like the humans were unable to fully regroup after the thing with the stone wall happened earlier so by the time the demon lords army captured and tied up the humans with flashy equipment, they pointed at them with their fingers and laughed at them. Then, before evening came, a black haired human wearing fancy armor realized that they already lost so he ordered their retreat. He had those with minor injuries run away, those who were late in running due to injuries deal with the corpses, and those who were seriously injured finished off.

Although the demon lords army didnt come out of that battle uninjured, it doesnt seem like there were any casualties. Is this army actually quite amazing?While I was thinking about that, everybody else was gathering the corpses towards the wreckage of the siege towers.

Oi Caam

Whats up Kei ugh!

As I looked back, I received a nice punch to the stomach.

Were you trying to kill me!?6

He didnt sound mad but he wasnt in his usual mood either.

Sorry. I wasnt thinking when I did that. That was totally my fault

I said that while kneeling with my hand on my stomach.

then its all good. We were able to survive that rain of arrows because of that wind so there were probably only a few casualties. Considering that, Ill forgive you

Thanks7

Dont thank me while looking like that

It hurts after all

Well sorry about that. However, I was in the brink of death myself because of you so Im sure youll forgive me

It was my fault so dont mind it

I see. Want to go caress that prostitute womans tail again?

The pain was starting to wear off so I stood up.

Well, I cant help but feel a pain in my heart every time after all. Im afraid that I might get used to this

You dont have to get used to it though

well, I guess thats true. By the way, Keith, are you going to meet with that favorite prostitute of yours later?

His tail was wagging so Im sure he was looking forward to something.

D-dont be stupid! Im not!

I see. Well, as for me, Im tired so Im going to sleep

After that, his tail started swinging even faster.

Keith, arent you much easier to read than Speck?

I was invited by the demon lord and Granade after that but I refused using my tiredness as an excuse. Once I finished eating in the mess hall, I lied down on my bed.

It seems like 80% of the prisoners of war are still alive. I feel bad not being able to save all of them

After thinking that, I went into deep sleep.

~Idle Talk~

While the demon lords army was celebrating.

Granade, tell me more about that guy Caam

While drinking sake, he asked Granade that question with a serious look on his face.

I dont know much. I can only tell you the things I know when we were still in our village. With his magic, he made well, tilled the wastelands and harvested the wheat. I havent seen him use that kind of magic back in the village you know!?

I see. I didnt think that magic he used was even possible. To be honest, that guy scares me. Im seriously worried

That guy is kind and I havent even seen him get mad once. Hes just an honest and easygoing person so Im sure it will be alright

Even if we dont anger him directly, what if something happens and he turns against us? That uncertainty is what Im afraid of. To be honest, I dont want to have anything to do with him. Someone whos usually gentle is scary when they get angry, right? Thats what I think

After saying that, he emptied the contents of his cup into his mouth.

Just when I thought the battle was starting, he shows us that magic and partially destroys the enemys forces. It was because of that that we were able to reach the enemy archers that quickly. I think its good that almost everyone in the fort was unharmed but he practically did that all by himself. In just that moment, he managed to lower the enemy forces morale you know? Do you think he had that all planned out?

I dont know but back in our village, he was smarter than anybody else and he even finished school a full cycle of seasons ahead of us

So hes smart. Thats making me want to have nothing to do with him even more

Caam also came up with the sake you drank yesterday you know?

Aah, I give up. I wasnt even able to win against that sake you know!?

In order to get rid of that depressing atmosphere, he filled himself with a large amount of sake.

~Idle Talk 2~

During the time when Caam wasnt in the mess hall.

Oi, that magic surely came from Caam-san, right?

Probably. Weve already established that theres nobody else here that can do something like that during the previous attack by the humans, right?

But still, how did he do it? There wasnt a single arrow that reached us you know? What kind of magic is that?

How would I know? Why dont you ask the person himself?

But that stone wall sure was amazing right!? It was even taller than the flag on top of the tower you know?

But still, I was really annoying trying to clean up those tattered corpses you know!? That sucked

If it wasnt for that magic, we would have been surrounded again you know? If youre not going to be thankful then just dont say anything at all. I just endured scooping up the entrails after all.

Thats because you had it good. Werewolves like me have a better sense of smell you know? I can