Chapter 11:
Summoned To Another World ( Remake )
The next day, Una and her party came to the guild. They saw Mansa, Nita, and Sara, who were also in the guild waiting for Erik's arrival.
"Morning, you two."
Nita greeted Cindy and Una's arrival.
"Morning,"
Cindy returned the greeting.
"Nita, Sara. I will return to the inn if Erik has arrived. You can join me there."
Mansa got up from his seat and left without saying a word. It made the atmosphere awkward.
They stared at the three of them, which made Una curious.
"Did something happen between you and the hero?"
Una approached them and asked something that was bothering her mind.
"We can't tell you because this is about talking between men."
Rii's words made Una sure that something happened between them.
Meanwhile, at the meeting place of all the kings, they were shocked by the news one of the soldiers brought about the demon army attacking the Gerna kingdom.
"Now... the King of the Gerna kingdom is asking for help with the union."
They were silent for a moment after hearing the news.
"We can't send troops there,"
said King Mitlan, expressing his opinion after hearing the news.
"That's right. If we do that, the front-line defence will be destroyed. We lost a lot of strength when the demon king Lina attacked this city."
"And for me, this is a sacrifice that must be made."
The Cluster King agreed with the Mitlan king's refusal to send aid.
"King Cluster, what do you mean by that?"
King Mand and the other three kings were curious about the Cluster king's words.
"To be honest... I don't like the successor of King Vorz. He's too early to become king, even though he's already in his thirties.
The Cluster king openly told the other five kings that he didn't like King Ligt.
Surprisingly, King Nollant laughed at the Cluster king's words.
"I didn't expect you to hate him too... King Cluster."
"Using the Gerna kingdom as a temporary peace negotiation isn't bad."
King Nollant said what he thought, admitting that he did not like King Ligt.
"Unexpectedly, the human we fought still has a cunning nature at a time like this."
They heard a mysterious voice and were even more shocked when the demon king Dorf appeared in the soldier's shadow.
"Demon king?!"
They were terrified by the appearance of the demon king among them.
"Your conversation interests me, in the name of my lord... I will accept the territory of the Gerna kingdom as a negotiation until you are ready to face us."
The demon king accepted the offer that King Nollant had previously said.
"And during that time, I ensure our demon army will not attack your kingdom."
They were tempted by the benefits the demon king Dorf gave and agreed to it.
"Alright, we will hand over the southern region to you. But you must keep your word not to attack us when our strength is weak."
King Aries agreed to the offer and negotiations for a ceasefire, not realizing that the demon king could attack whenever he wanted.
"The deal has been made. There is no reason for me to be here anymore."
The demon king disappeared, making them shocked and happy that he wasn't killed.
King Cortase ordered the soldier to deceive the Gerna kingdom, telling them the union had sent troops.
"King... I come with two good news."
A chief soldier entered the throne room and knelt before King Ligt.
"Tell me the good news you bring."
King Ligt asked Nor to tell the news.
"First, our troops managed to defend this kingdom. And the second news came from the union, telling us that help has been given."
King Ligt stood up from his throne, so happy to hear Nor's good news.
"This is good news, and it rewards those who win the battle in the city. Give them the best drinks we have to cheer them up."
King Ligt asked Nor to give the best wine in the palace to all the soldiers there.
"I apologize, my king. I did not mean to refuse. If they get drunk, and there is a follow-up war. This kingdom will—"
"Nor, do you feel jealous if your king values the struggle of your subordinates more?"
One of the nobles interrupted the conversation and tried to provoke Nor.
"That is not true, Mr. Manen. I'm just worried about a follow-up war that could happen at any time."
He did not explain why he refused to give all his subordinates drinks and got drunk.
"You two, there's no point in arguing. Right now, we are celebrating our victory over the demon army. Save your energy for the future."
King Ligt mediated the small fight, still giving gifts in the form of the best drinks and women in his kingdom.
All the warriors received drinks and women. They were so happy that their vigilance became careless.
The demon king Dorf appeared in the sky, annoyed yet laughing, as he saw humans getting drunk after defeating his reserve troops.
"Humans are indeed creatures who never realize, thinking they have gained absolute victory."
"To avoid the ancestors' anger, I should handle this directly."
One of the demon king's hands was stretched toward the sky, and the soldiers in the tower saw a blackish-purple magic circle.
"What is that...?"
One of the drunken comrades asked as he saw something in the sky with blurred vision.
"Idiot, that's a high-level magic the demon king of disaster always uses."
His friend said in a half-drunk state.
After that, a powerful attack emerged from the circle, destroying most of the Gerna kingdom's forces.
"What was that explosion!?"
King Ligt asked, curious about the sound and vibrations caused by the demon king Dorf's calamity.
Everyone in the castle, including Nor, also felt the great vibrations.
"My king, let me check it."
Nor requested permission, and the king allowed him to investigate where the vibrations came from.
Just after leaving the castle of door, his eyes widened when he saw a large hole in the Gerna kingdom's defence line.
"...what happened?"
He was also not confused about what had occurred while he was in the palace with the nobles and the king.
Walking through the chaotic capital and seeing several surviving soldiers running in fear.
"Hey, wait!"
Nor managed to stop one of the soldiers who was running in fear.
"Sir Nor…!"
The soldier said with trembling lips.
"What happened? Did the demon army attack again?"
"This is much worse. The demon king of calamity is attacking the city's defence fortress!"
"What...!"
Nor was shocked to hear the words of one of his subordinates and chose to return to the palace to tell the people in the castle.
"Demon King, you say?!"
King Ligt was shocked to hear Nor's words.
"Quickly order the troops to—"
"King, our troops can't fight."
"What do you mean, Nor?"
King Ligt was confused by Nor's words, which interrupted his words.
"Right now, our troops are drunk and unreliable, then…"
Nor stopped speaking, not knowing what to say. The worries that were thought of had now come to them.
"Demon King Dorf attacked directly, making most of our strength disappear."
Nor's words shocked everyone in the castle.
"What did you do? Nor, you should have anticipated this problem!"
"There's no point in me staying in this kingdom if the demon king of calamity has intervened."
Manen was annoyed with Nor for not anticipating, so he fled, followed by several other nobles.
Nor was kneeling with his eyes closed, his ears listening to every footstep running by.
"My king... you must also save yourself. As long as you, the queen and the princess are still here. The Gerna Kingdom will never be destroyed."
"I heard that the hero is currently in Norf City. I'm sure you—"
"I can't do that."
King Ligt interrupted Nor's words, regretting not listening to the little warning from his confidant.
"Nor... should I have listened to your warning more. I'm sure this is a reprimand for being arrogant. Let me die as a king who atones for my mistakes."
King Ligt said softly and loudly, regretting not listening to his knight's anxiety.
"My king…"
Nor looked at his king and was amazed, not expecting to see such a brave king even though death was before his eyes.
Surprisingly, they heard applause coming from the door of the throne room.
"How dramatic, a stupid king for ignoring his subordinate's warning... Now regretting his disappointing actions, and it was so boring."
Nor immediately stood up and pointed his sword at the demon king of disaster.
"Alright... your time has come."
Said the demon king, looking at King Ligt and Nor with murderous intent.
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