Chapter 96: The Rushed Contract and the Declaration of War

Search. Crown Prince of the Empire

Understood.Search complete. Displaying

A green pin fell in a corner of the Imperial Capital. Because it seems to be moving a little, it appears he survived. Thats great.

He appears to be alive Where is this?

The Empires Western directions commander, Romelos residenceI see, the prince seems to be safe

Hes safe with the army? While I was thinking that, the Emperor laughed as if reading my thoughts and answered.

Not all of the army in the Imperial Capital serve under Bazuru. General Romelo is a general that was opposed to the plan to use demons as an army to invade. He probably read the situation and gave the Crown prince refuge

I see. Its not as if all the soldiers are following Bazuru blindly. There seem to be a good shelter for now, but there is not much time left, huh?

Then tomorrow morning we will go to the Imperial Capital?

Wa- please wait! It may be after the fact but is it really alright!? The opponent are 10k soldiers or more and they can summon a demon army you know!? For you by yourself..!

The emperor panics as he tries to stop me. Well, if its a normal person then it wouldnt work. But I dont intend on losing. It was like that in Ishen, did I get used to this?

Itll workout somehow. Because I have companions

I glanced at Yumina as she nodded strongly.

Tomorrow morning. Would you take me with you to the Imperial Capital?

Wont that be dangerous? Wouldnt it be better to wait here

No, I have to see the end of this personally. That is the least I can do as Emperor

Un, what can be done? We cant just go off and leave the Emperor here, but that being said we cant have him be on the front lines either

Lets have Belfasts knight squadron be guards for the Emperor. I wish to see Touya-donos fighting style for myself

The King offers, and it was accepted. If its that then it might be fine.

It was decided that, tomorrow morning, the Emperor along with several knights would come with us to the Imperial Capital.

I used Gateto send the King back to the Royal palace, and then left the Emperors room afterwards.

I went out to the terrace and called out Kohaku, Kuroyou, and Sango, and tried asking them about summoning magic.

Well the object that is summoned appears is random, but if you call and contract a higher being from a family, you are freely able to call for a lower level being of the same family?

Yes. As you are my contracted master, you are essentially able to summon any brute beasts

In my case you are able to summon any of the shelled or scaled beasts

After listening to Kohaku and Kuroyous stories, So basically I can call for any 4 legged mammals or any scaled reptile-like demon beasts.

Tentatively, it is necessary to make a contract with each race. If you give the chief a name, then that race will become your arms and legs. They arent demons or mysterious things

Sango says while laughing. Well, I dont intend on working any of them like a horse.

Well lets give it a try for now? Umwhat is there?

Let me see, Cerberus has a very high fighting ability?

Ah, I know that one. He is hells watchdog. A large black, three headed dog? Well lets give him a try.

That day I called out and named many demon beasts, I wish they would forgive me for the random names I gave them towards the end. Since I dont have a stock of them, you know.

Well, lets go to bed in preparation for tomorrow.

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The next morning, we entered a corner Imperial Capital on one of the rooftops.

I took out the smartphone and confirmed that it was just after 8am. We tried to jump straight to the Castle but as expected there was a magic barrier. Did they put it up as a counter plan to my teleportation magic?

The personnel included myself, along with Elsie, Lindsey, Yae, Yumina, Kohaku, Sango, and Kuroyou. Along came the Emperor and the King of Belfast, General Leon, Vice General Niel, and 10 people from the Belfasts army and knight squad. Lastly, Rue, who I didnt want to bring, as well as her guard Carol-san.

For the time being everyone other than the guild members were on standby. Just in case there was the need to run away, I left the Gatefixedly opened in this place. It was programmed to close 1 minute after someone passed through it so the enemies wouldnt invade through it. Well, I dont really think I would allow that to happen though.

Now then how about a declaration of war first? Etto, replay the first video in the middle of the Imperial Capitals sky

Understood. Replaying

A large screen appears suddenly in the middle of the sky of the Imperial Capital. About 200 meters is big enough? Even from this distance it was easy to understand. I dont know about close up though.

Along with the image there was some really loud music. With this it should catch the attention of all the residents in the Imperial Capital. It was Wagners Flight of the Valkyries.

(tl: really?)

(ed: that is sooo out of place).

The volume was gradually reduced. And the image of the Emperor appears on the screen. It was a video recorded earlier this morning.

This is a notice to the people of the Imperial Capital. I am Regulus Empires emperor, Zephyrus Roa Regulus. At this time one part of the army has begun to run amok. For the trouble they have caused, wish to deeply apologize to you all. However, it will be suppressed very soon. Please be at ease. We are now moving to retake the Imperial Capital. I request that you do not leave your homes

Do I really sound like that?

The emperor tilts his head and asks his daughter. I would guess so, its the first time hes heard his own voice recorded.

Furthermore, to the army that is involved with this insurrection. I was at fault however this situation cannot be overlooked. However, I will allow surrender. If those servicemen remove their uniform by the count of ten then you will be pardoned. For those that still refuse to remove their uniform by the count of 10 then there will be no mercy. 12

There was a sub monitor that was projected to us and showed the uniformed servicemen in red on the map of the Imperial Capital, which was completely full, but they began disappearing one by one. In accordance with the Emperors command they were removing their uniforms.

For those who are still in their uniform after 10 shall we begin attacking them?

It cannot be helped. However, I would like you to avoid killing as much as possible

Understood

As the Emperor continued counting on the screen above the count slowly dwindled. The red dots slowly disappeared as well, although a little more than 2/3 were still red.

910. The concessions end here. The compromise ends here. We will now begin recapturing the Imperial Capital by force

The emperor disappears from the screen, and then music again begins to play Trumpets fanfare at large volume. This time it was Suppes Light Calvary. Alright, shall we begin.

Lock onto the uniformed servicemen as the targets. Activate Paralysis

Understood.Targeting complete. Activating Paralysis

There were small screams here and there around the Imperial Capital. The red dots didnt decrease at all. Huh? Aa, the ones that no longer able to fight still have to be displayed? Whether or not theyre paralyzed, servicemen are servicemen.

Set the servicemen who cannot engage in combat to yellow

Understood

About 1/2 of the pins changed to yellow. There are quite a few left. Do they have charm or do they have a high resistance to magic?

Touya-dono! That over there!

Yae was pointing at the Imperial Castle and it was where that huge demon, Demons lord appeared. Along with him were a various assortment of demon families on the ground and in the air. There sure are a lot. I was only able to confirm 50 on the screen.

Well, shall we call some out as well?

I concentrated magic, and a magic circle appeared on the ground.

Come forth darkness, I desire a hell hound, Cerberus

From the magic circle on the ground appeared a dark mist, and a three headed demon dog appeared. It was approximately 1 size bigger than a large lion. I continued summoning beasts that I had spent yesterday contracting with.

The lizardman brigade, Griffon brigade, Armored turtle brigade, Fire lion, Power Bear, Lizard knights

The targets are the demons. Activate Shining Javelin

Understood. Shining Javelin activated

Magic circles form in the sky and a spear of light falls from it. But none of the demons had fallen.

An invisible barrier was erected. There was no effect

I thought so. That Demon lord gave the same protection to all the demons on the field. Well then well just have to use brute force.

All of the summoned beasts follow the orders of Kohaku, Sango, and Kuroyou and primarily target the demons, Elsie and Yae, please take care of the servicemen. Yumina and Lindsey stand by with Cerberus and shoot with magic and guns from here. I will attack the Demons lord and the general

With a pon and some smoke, Kohaku and the rest returned to their former appearance.

Theyre in divine beast mode after a long time.

Well then, Im off for a bit

Please

I looked over my shoulder and informed the Emperor, then we departed the rooftop and headed for the enemy lines.

Elsie and Yae, with Sango and Kuroyou along with the ground troops ran toward the urban area of the Imperial Capital. Kohaku and I along with the Griffin brigade flew in the sky at the demons headed directly our way.

Alright, dont push yourselves. Aim for the demons wings. The troops on the ground should be able to do something about the ones that fall

I ordered the surrounding griffons. The wingless demons were engaging the ground troops while the flying ones were heading here. We need to get rid of these first.

Um, Youre JohnI mean Paul or not, George? You guys take the left side, Um Ringo? You take out the right hand demon.

(ed: his naming sense makes me cry blood)

Kuaa! Cried the griffons as they separated right and left. In the first place, griffons basically look like they have the same face to me I guess Ill have to get them different colored collars.

While dashing from rooftop to rooftop, I pulled a 40 cm wide, large sword that was approximately 2 meters long.

(tl: I swear he stole that from FF7).

Using Gravityin addition to the mithril that makes up the blade it was quite light. I held that in one hand as I faced the demon charging toward me.

UsingBoostI jumped off the roof over way above the head of the demon. As I began to descend toward the demon, I pulled the trigger and used the ultimate magicGravityto double the weight.

It was so heavy that it split the demon in two in a single strike. I rotated in the air once more, pulled the trigger again and returned the sword to its original lightness.

Being impromptu made, it is comparatively useful. I similarly mow down with horizontal slice the demon coming to attack from the right. U~n, with horizontal slice, if I make a mistake with timing, my hand will take quite a burden. Though it seems I will get used to this if I become accustomed to it. Or rather, even if I dont use [Gravity], since it is possible to cut by itself, it will be okay.

Directly besides me Kohaku ripped the wings of another demon with his claws.

Kohaku! Im leaving this to you!

As you wish. Fortune to you

Using Boostand AccelI instantly dash toward the Imperial Castle. If I can do something about the general then the demons will all disappear. I jump from rooftop to rooftop, heading toward the rampart of the castle.