I’m Not That Kind of Talent Chapter 175

175. For Victory (2)

There was a unique monster that Deonhardt caught during the hunting competition. It’s probably that type. The demons must have released plant-type monsters into the forest.

Fortunately, the Emperor at that time received advice from Deonhardt on how to deal with it.

“I could convey it in writing, but that would take too long…”

There is no way to deal with it anyway.

It’s as simple as cutting the connection between the part that looks like the mouth that eats people and the roots, or setting it with fire or burning it since the root is a plant.

Since they look distinctly different from regular plants, you don’t need to know how to tell them apart, you just need to look carefully.

‘Actually, I’d like to at least send hero candidates to support them.’

In an old book that records the history of the war against demons, it is said that the restrictions of demons disappear when dealing with warriors or their fragments. Of course, ‘restrictions’ and ‘suppression’ are different, so the ‘magic suppressing forces’ installed in each castle will function, but they will not be able to suppress the physical abilities of the demons.

A clash between a demon who can use all his original power and a hero candidate with fragments of a hero. It was clear that the surrounding area would be devastated before even assessing the possibility of victory or defeat, so the emperor boldly chose to send them to a place other than Miller.

‘So all I can do now is pass on information.’

Since it was too embarrassing to convey the message in writing, the emperor picked up the communication phone connected to the Margrave Amiable without hesitation.

***

Seeds infused with magical energy were sown in the forest.

As expected from the plants of the Demon World, they grew rapidly in just one day, blended in with the plants in the forest, and devoured or captured humans lurking in the forest and made them prisoners.

‘Of course, it seemed like they found a way to deal with it, but the effect was greatly reduced after a while.’

Still, this is a good save.

Above all, Deon watched them advancing with satisfaction as they would soon arrive in front of the castle walls.

Although the frequency has decreased significantly, we still have to deal with and clear away the occasional raiders. Finally, the walls of Miller’s territory come into view.

As we go a little further, the trees that were blocking part of the view are cleared away and the view becomes wide open. And at the sight that unfolded before his eyes, which were hidden by the trees, Deon let out an exasperated laugh.

“I never thought you would personally come out to meet me like this.”

The Margrave Amiable’s troops were encamped in front of the castle.

I expected a siege, but this will turn into a hand-to-hand combat. After thinking about it for a moment, Deon was able to understand why he was wondering what he was thinking about fighting in hand-to-hand combat against demons.

‘The plan is probably to push us, who are exhausted after coming through the forest to deal with the surprise attack, without any rest.’

If it had been before they burned down the forest, or if they hadn’t thought of using man-eating plants, it probably would have gone as they thought… but it was a

light sneer. At the same time, a voice filled with cold derision was thrown towards the general who was following.

“You can fight right now, right?”

“Of course it is possible.”

“good.”

Because we expected a siege, we deliberately did not call in the crazy dogs, which are highly effective in close combat, but it doesn’t matter. Because there was a strategy that I wanted to use the most that I read in the book.

A famous strategy that was also used in Dan and Chess.

Deon was happy to give instructions.

“Towards the shield soldier.”

***

For quick mobility, human troops consisting only of cavalry charge.

As if responding, the Demon Shield Soldiers stood in front and the Spear Soldiers stood behind them. The cavalry, which was riding on a horse from the human world, was moving to one side, probably because it had been captured during the advance.

It was a movement so fast that it was admirable, but the Margrave Amiable, who was watching all this from the human side, especially from the castle wall, could not help but harden his expression.

“Get out to 3 o’clock right now!”

I hurriedly shouted into the communicator that was always on to quickly issue orders. The charging cavalry suddenly changed direction and retreated into an empty space. However, the demons’ movement was faster than expected.

The rear was suddenly swallowed up by the encirclement. The monster’s mouth closes, and those trapped inside its mouth die helplessly. The Margrave closed his eyes tightly.

Anyone interested in strategy cannot fail to know this.

‘Hammer and anvil.’

A strategy in which infantry stands in front while highly mobile cavalry surrounds and annihilates the surrounded enemy.

Anger soared.

He was not angry at his own incompetence after being subjected to a famous and well-known strategy. Who knew that demons could move so quickly? but.

“What does the author… think about war?”

I was enraged by the actions of the opponent who was lightly teasing the troops as if they were enjoying a game.

There is no way the author does not know that the commander is observing everything from the castle walls. Considering their not-so-stupid remarks and actions, they probably expected that they would realize what their strategy was as soon as the troops moved. Nevertheless, the reason for moving the troops in such a way is…

‘I just wanted to give it a try.’

Yes, I felt exactly that way. Tender Amiable gritted his teeth.

Do you think this is some kind of chess? The lives of countless people depend on a commander’s decision. I thought my first impression at the hunting competition was that it was normal, contrary to rumors, but it seems it was just a mask.

He commanded softly into the communicator.

“…Return to the castle. “We are entering a defensive battle.”

Contrary to expectations, the demons did not get tired and this method failed.

It was time to enter a proper water battle.

***

I expected it, but it also failed.

Before completely surrounding the enemy, the human cavalry escaped through an unclosed gap as if the commander watching from above had noticed and issued an order. They said it swallowed the rear end, but that was all.

While the demons annihilated the humans who had entered the siege and reorganized their formation, they entered the castle and locked the door tightly. Deon chuckled as he felt a strong determination to enter the defensive battle.

“Here, it would be better to push back by force.”

You can deal with it with a lot of effort, but there is no need to go around something that can be completed without taking a long time. Deon lifted up the communication table.

….

– I’m sorry, but I would like you to refrain from using the Legion. Is 0 Corps alone not enough?

Contrary to expectations, the word of rejection came back. Deon frowned at the troubled voice.

“…Can I ask why?”

If there is no justifiable reason, this is a breach of contract.

Deonhardt asked to completely destroy the empire in exchange for helping the Demon King conquer the human world. Although a contract and a seal were not exchanged, this is a clear contract, so it would be right not to at least refuse this request.

The Demon King read this expression through the communication table and scratched his cheek.

“The birth of demons has decreased, but the number of monsters has increased significantly.”

– ….

Actually, I know why this situation unfolded.

After 90% of magical power was consumed to save Deon Hart, the number of demons and demons born from the demon king’s power decreased.

It was said that the number of demons and demons ‘born from the power of the demon king’ has decreased. Unfortunately, demons cannot reproduce, but monsters can.

Unlike ‘normal’ demons, demons are ‘errors.’

“Furthermore, the emperor sent an army of hero candidates to the border. “I think we need to refrain from wasting the corps in order to prevent them from trying to break in and prepare for unexpected situations.”

At the border, no one else but ‘those with warrior fragments’ appeared.

The moment he heard the news, the Demon King was convinced that the emperor knew about the ‘constraints’ matter. It was probably written in the old book I saw at that time. Otherwise, there would be no reason to send that good power here instead of using it to protect the empire.

The fragments of the demon and hero of this skill were attached. It looks like he possesses a magic suppression amulet, but it doesn’t matter because the strength of demons is not determined simply by ‘magic’ alone. Trover, who cannot use magic right now, is also sitting in the position of commander of the 9th Corps, so what does that have to do with it?

‘The emperor knows this, so he probably sent it here on purpose.’

The stage of the battle, which would cause great damage to the surrounding area, was changed to the border rather than the empire, and the main power of the demons was tied up.

Of course, if you are dealing with small pieces, that is, ordinary demon soldiers, you can deal with them as much as you like without causing damage to those around you, but in the current situation, you cannot waste advanced power on such things, and the hero candidates are better suited to dealing with strong demons rather than dealing with small pieces. Because it works better.

It seemed like he put a lot of thought into it.

– You didn’t plan on leaning too much on this anyway, right?

Deon was silent for a moment at the sly voice that did not hide his laughter.

“…All right.”

If this happens, I need to quickly find another way. I didn’t feel the need to hold the communication table any longer, so I hung up with only formal courtesy.

I closed my eyes and was lost in thought.

As the general commander, Deon constantly receives information about the human world, especially the empire, from Develania and Idelia. Among them, I remembered the information that I received recently.

‘The emperor is using a private army of nobles.’

I heard that even the minimum number of private soldiers to protect the territory has been completely withdrawn and used.

Of course, it is being used to protect the nobles’ fiefdoms to minimize backlash, but I think they said that most of the troops are currently here in Miller’s fiefdom for support, so there are quite a few complaints from the nobles.

‘In this situation, if demons appear in a completely different territory….’

In a situation where the troops were mainly deployed to the territory near the border and the majority of the troops were concentrated in the Miller territory, it was neither the Miller territory nor the territory near the border, but a completely different territory. What if a demon appears somewhere?

‘The nobles must be quite annoying.’

The emperor will remove some of the overloaded troops here and send support there.

…Okay, I’ve decided.

“step.”

“Did you call me?”

Dan, who was waiting nearby, approached as if he had been waiting.

Deon patted his thigh, looked at him, and then slowly asked a question.

“It must have grown significantly by distributing fairy herbs.”

“Yes, it became very famous. “It has become so powerful that it can take revenge by trampling on the upper part of the low-fell that used to be a nuisance.”

I remembered that until now and then took revenge.

Deon’s eyes cooled for a moment due to his surprisingly poor and good memory, but then he opened his mouth again.

“Have you been receiving calls from all over the place?”

“Of course a lot comes in. Is there anyone I need to contact?”

“King of Rweche.”

“Oh….”

Contrary to the lightly thrown words, the content is not a joke.

Dan opened and closed his mouth for a moment, searching his mind as if he had been startled at some point. Have you ever received communication from the royal family of Rweche?

“…Unfortunately, there is none. But I don’t think I will refuse you if I come to you.”

Perhaps he was so out of his mind with the grief of losing his younger brother that he didn’t even think about this.

If the owner of the merchant who distributes mysterious herbs comes to visit, he will definitely want to meet you. Maybe he would ask if there was a herb that could bring his dead brother back to life.

Deon also nodded his head in agreement and commanded.

“Go to the king of Rweche…”

***

The alliance was broken, and the Demon King’s army does not touch Rweche.

The king of Rweche, who had nothing else to worry about, was living in a state of sorrow without any worries.

His aides advised him to take care of national affairs, but how can he quickly escape the sorrow of losing his family? He could not easily shake off the ghost of his younger brother and stand up.

As I was losing motivation day after day, I received a request for an audience with someone. The king, who had become sharp enough, immediately reacted sensitively.

“I would have definitely told you to decline all requests for an audience.”

“I asked because it was a request for an audience with the head of the Dan Sangang, not another noble. sorry. “I refuse.”

“…Wait, the top of the den?”