It's because Sloan beat them up so easily, but the Demon King is an old monster who has only experienced successive victories.
Even though I am the weakest Demon Lord, the fact that I can easily kill most warriors is proof of this.
[Ghhh!]
The one-eyed Cyclops roared at us who dared set foot on his territory.
It was a terrifying monster that was about 5 meters tall and weighed several tons. It was a creature that took its fearsomeness to the next level by covering its entire body with thick iron plates.
[intruder!]
A literal typhoon swung as he swung his iron club, which would have broken the back of even a well-trained knight with one blow.
However, despite the fast swings compared to its size, it did not reach the target because we were not there when we thought it was there.
"Is it because I only have one eye? I can't focus."
Camilla simply recited a spell and caused a group blink, sending us all out of range.
Of course, Sloan just stepped back. It was strange to see his face distorted since earlier. Was it because his turn was not coming?
As if to prove it, Camilla stretched out her white hand and gathered her magic power.
"Wind Blade."
The wind condensed into a single point changed its appearance into a kind of blade. To be exact, it was a saw blade that rotated 360 degrees. The wind was so clear that I, who knew nothing about magic, could see it. Its power was truly amazing.
[Ghhh!]
The 360-degree rotating wind saw blade pierced the iron plate surrounding the Cyclops' left arm, mercilessly tearing through flesh and bone.
With a terrible sound, the arm, which must have weighed hundreds of kilos, fell to the ground. In the process, blood gushed out from the cut surface. The bleeding stopped shortly after.
"I was aiming for the head… . I still can't aim well."
"Ugh! Hey, you didn't catch it just now? Then I can step in! Right?! "
"Unfortunately, no. It's my turn now."
The Cyclops' regenerative powers were so great that you could see red lumps of flesh growing out of their severed arms.
If it is an advanced organism that can speak, its body structure is also complex, so it is said that it takes a long time to regenerate.
He seemed to be above all else. Well, you can't expect anything scientific from a property. And from these women too… .
"One shot is enough to kill the enemy. You spent so much time and still can't kill the enemy. You're a disqualified wizard."
"… Ugh!"
Pa—Aang! As Elisha's bow was drawn, the arrow tore through the air and flew forward. The terrible force produced truly horrifying results.
[Kwaaah! Who, is lying down? My, eyes!]
The arrow went straight into the Cyclops's eye and pierced the back of his head. Even his own strength could not withstand the force of the arrow, and he staggered backwards for a while before becoming silent.
Camilla is Camilla, but Elisa's power is also very… strong.
"Am I ahead now?"
"This profit… !"
"Try harder. Camilla? You have such great talent, but you can't show off your skills. It's a shame. It's a shame. How about you just hone one thing like me? Using various techniques superficially without thinking is… . Phew."
Wow… You know how to irritate people like that. I guess that's what experience is all about.
"Look over there."
Camilla made her characteristically annoyed face and pointed her finger toward the horizon.
"Elisa. See over there?"
"Isn't it a mountain? I have eyes too."
"No, no! Look over there! Something's coming."
Here comes a chance to earn that damn score.
At that moment, my keen senses sensed several movements.
Each and every one of them was heavy, and even without looking at them, you could tell that the owner of the presence was a well-equipped army.
[Not only did you dare to invade my land…]
The 55th rank, Budalin. Is it because he can change the shape of iron at will? He made each of his subordinates wear expensive plate armor.
The creature's appearance was as hideous as that of my kind. Its upper body was like an octopus with many tentacles, and its lower body was like that of a human.
"Oh my, he looks so horrible. What kind of guy is that?"
[Are you judging beauty by your own standards? How pathetic. To me, you look like hairless monkeys.]
"What? Are you talking about yourself?"
[How unpleasant. Do you see this body as an unintelligent beast?]
I'm a little curious as to why they're suddenly doing this.
Why did he come alone, without an army? He must know that Sloan is strong.
'By the way, doesn't that guy recognize me?'
After thinking about it carefully, I suddenly realized that I was in hiding.
'Is it because my powers have gotten stronger that you can't sense my presence? That would be good.'
For someone like me who has to move around secretly, isn't this the best? This is awesome. I'll be able to stop that idiot from talking nonsense.
[While your ancestors were playing with fire in their caves, I and my kind created a brilliant civilization. How dare you, descendants of primates, insult us with your intelligence, who will live forever?!]
That's right. I probably lived longer than Elisha's ancestors. It's all the same.
"So? Since you came alone, it looks like you're determined to die."
[Huh! Are you really incapable of thinking of anything other than violence? This is quite funny.]
"That goes for you too. Who invaded first… ."
[Look! The reason why I have come down to this place in person! I wish to make peace with you humans!]
Peace? The Demon King… wants peace with humans?
'Has that guy become a different species too?'
I've heard that there are some demon lords who are intoxicated by human culture and do the same things as them. Those people are called "species", but they are not like demon lords at all.
We may be showing such behavior because we are also advanced organisms with emotions.
"They're really arrogant for someone who wants to make peace. So, what do you mean by peace?"
[I will not attack humans for the next 100 years. So you should not attack my colonies either.]
"Wow, they beat us up so much and now they're just going to back out because they feel a little at a disadvantage? They're surprisingly petty."
Sloan raised his sword. He bit his lower lip, seemingly listening to Budalin's words in silence.
I know that's not true, and so do Budalin.
She was dying to kill now. Hadn't it been seven hours since she'd killed someone?
It's amazing that Sloan, who was addicted to murder, has endured this much. If that guy runs away from here and does something, Sloan will come running right back at him.
[I do not ask for peace with my bare mouth. I will transfer all five estates beyond the Serrat, Anilil, and Durran rivers to the nearby humans.]
He couldn't possibly know that horrible fact, but did he know that Sloan was holding back murder? he muttered impatiently.
"Ugh… . Ugh… . I can't stand it anymore."
"Hold on."
"Ugh! I want to kill you, kids. It's okay to kill you, right?"
[…what?]
"I want to bite that bastard's neck with my teeth, and then make his skin tattered. If I pull out each tooth and bury it deep into his eyeballs, what kind of sound will it make? Ah… I wonder."
It's a very cruel and horrible sound. That crazy, murderous bitch…!
[You are about to commit a truly terrible act. Don't you know what sacrifice is? Every time you, a warrior, move, hundreds of troops die.]
"That's great… . Hundreds of people dying because of me. This is the best."
[I'm just trying to get through this peacefully! How can a warrior choose to kill!]
As expected, it seems I'm the only one who knows Sloan well.
Shouldn't I be proud of this part? If I had academics, I would have a master's degree.
In any case, as a Sloan graduate, I think Budalin's suggestion is counterproductive.
'It's like the steak is putting sauce on itself and then asking to be eaten from the plate.'
Sloan just loves killing, but his favorite situation is when he gets to slaughter enemies who are begging for mercy.
Budarin is actually provoking her. This is going to be a really terrible outcome… .
Instead of coming to make peace, shouldn't we have dragged our subordinates here and killed them?
"Now I've heard enough begging for mercy…!"
"Wait a minute."
"… Camilla?"
The one who stopped her from becoming a murderer was… Camilla.
"You stay still. Now we have to start scoring."
"What?"
"Stay still."
…Wow, Sloan can make that kind of face too.