The Story of Hero Among Heroes ~The Founding Chronicles of Arestia Chapter 102

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Chapter 102 – Land of Demons Suppression Battle part 2

The ma.s.sive subjugation had begun.

For those who originally lived in Grants, this development is already like a long cherished hope.

The Land of Demons was at the same time a s.h.i.+eld that protects them… and also a trap that tormented them.

The place was also a fertile land. However, the large amount of monsters inhabiting the land became an obstacle. And then… there are also them: the Demon Lords.

Occasionally, they would emerge from the forest and rampaged around to their heart's content.
How many villages had been flattened, and how many people were killed in the process…

Therefore, the spirit of the Grants' soldiers is on all time high.

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[Milord really did a very clever act.]

Darius said as he glanced at his brothers, Eckhart and Roland.
Looking at the two of them, they were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with fighting spirit and eagerness.

Ares appointed the two younger brothers to serve as Darius' lieutenants this time.
Both had fought with the Demon Lord on several occasions to protect the country. Darius and the others knew that they were the most motivated in this, thus organized the subjugation force while keeping that in mind.

There were also unfamiliar faces among Darius' army.

[Oi, Kyumir. Are we on the east hill already?]

[Easternhillisonthemeadowatheedgeofthisforest. Aboveit, Drium'sabode] (TL Note: this is not typo.)

The one walking right next to Darius…was a giant. Yes, the same giant that Darius knocked down when monsters attacked Grants. Apparently his name was Kyumir. Darius discovered him still laying there on the same place where he was knocked down. He decided to follow Darius while it tended to his broken bone.
At first, this decision was opposed by his other subordinates.

[He'd make a good flag bearer. Interesting, isn't it?]

As Darius laughed heartily, the giant officially became his subordinate.

According to Kyumir, there is a large meadow at the edge of the forest… that's where the eastern hill is. And atop that hill was an old castle with strange atmosphere.

[It's been a while since I've been here. Back then, the other Demon Lord appeared, preventing me from continuing further… I won't miss the chance this time.]

Darius licked his lips as he gazed upon the meadow that has become visible in front of him.
A large amount of demons filled the meadow… perhaps Drium had sensed that he was being invaded, thus gathered all his cohorts to intercept the invader.

Darius simply chuckled upon seeing this.

[Hou, what a treat. If it's like this, I won't even have to open my eyes when I swing my weapon.]

Darius turned to look at those standing behind him.
These were the soldiers that had been heavily trained in the recent month. No one seemed deterred after seeing such a large amount of monsters.

[Now then, let's get started. Today is the day when Grants will finally have our sweet revenge and the time for us to take a step toward a new future. Everyone, follow me!]

Right after shouting that, Darius' body glowed brightly in the golden light of his fighting spirit. And just like that, he galloped towards the horde of monsters.

[Gishaaa.]

Darius' first strike cut a large swath of monsters.

That served as the starting signal… the battle between the third corps against the Demon Lord Drium had finally begun.

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[Gugyaaaaaa]

[Gishaaaaa]

The third corps gradually pushed through the horde of monsters.
Listening to the cries of the dying orcs and goblins, inside his abode atop the hill, the Demon Lord Drium wondered.

[Why… why can those humans invade us… And why are they stronger than my followers?]

For Drium, humans were merely prey. Occasionally, when he had time to spare, he would attack a nearby town or village. There are opposition sometimes, but they were extinguished instantly by the sheer difference in number and power.

But this time was different.

[Is the first son of Grants attacking…? I told them already to stay away from that monster… Oi, anyone!]

[Yes!]

[What is Sommer doing?? Shouldn't he already in his way to attack Grants before they could even get here?]

The eastern Demon Lord Drium was in an alliance with the western Demon Lord Sommer. One would move to attack Grants capital when the other is attacked. For this very reason, the two remained safe up until now.

There was no one else but Darius who could contend against the Demon Lord in Grants… forcing him to retreat to defend the capital whenever he tried to attack one of the Demon Lords.

[A…about that…]

The follower hesitated, but continued on.

[As we speak, Sommer-sama's western lands are being invaded by the humans right now, so he can't go to aid us. Instead, requests for our aid have been coming in…]

[What did you say!? T-then what about Lilith at the central area!?]

[Lilith-sama hasn't made any movement at all. Her followers have remained on stand by in her territory…..]

[Dammit!! That useless wench!]

Lilith was pretty much a compet.i.tor to both Drium and Sommer. Now Drium could only regret that he never tried to make an alliance with Lilith.

Right after Drium shouted,

[Guaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!]

The tip of a long spear jutted out from the chest of Drium's reporting follower.

[What!]

[Yo, don't tell me you have a hobby of hiding here while your followers are dying outside, Demon Lord-san?]

Drium turned around to see Darius standing there with his ferocious smile.

The prince of Grants, Darius' name was well known even among the demons of the Land of Demons as [Someone who you shouldn't fight at all cost]. Of course, Drium was also familiar with that nickname. In fact, he had tasted the might of Darius' spear before. Simply put, he knew firsthand just what kind of terror Darius actually is.

[Y, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d, how did you get here!?]

[How you ask? Isn't it obvious? I got here by killing everything that came in my way]

While saying so, Darius hefted on his shoulder a greatsword that was as tall as he is.

[Now then, this will end once I kill you. Getting here wasn't that hard that it left me somewhat empty. Don't you dare run away like that time.]

[Y-you b.a.s.t.a.r.d!]

In response, Drium formed a spear of his own with his magic power.

[I am a Demon Lord and a senior Demon Lord at that! You humans are too naive if you think you can kill me…]

[Enough with the bulls.h.i.+tery… Now die.]

Darius swung his greatsword at once… Drium attempted to block it, but his spear was torn in half instantly.

[I…impossible…]

[Ha… this is no good at all. I thought that you'd be more entertaining.]

Drium's body, which had been cleaved in two as well, collapsed on the floor.

Darius then tore Drium's head apart from its body and tossed it to the nearby

[For now, toss this head to the demons still fighting outside. Then we'll march again. We'll return to them the favor of having made Grants suffer for all this time. Annihilate them all.]

[Right away!]

Right then, Darius showed his ferocious smile once again.

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Meanwhile, the western demon lord Sommer was desperately fighting off Sigurd and his second corps.

[Why… why are the rulers of the sky, dragons, allying themselves with humans?]

Sommer's followers, harpies and gargoyles were no match against Sigurd and the dragon knights.

The power of these dragon knights were overwhelming.
Although they were but a few, they're more than enough to trump over the entire army of magic beasts of the sky.

Sommer's original plan was to attack the cavalry from the sky, but now that plan was rendered moot.

[And to say nothing of that… you cur actually ride an ancient dragon!?]

Sommer shouted in disbelief upon seeing the dragon that Sigurd was riding.
It was the supposedly gigantic ancient dragon Zephyr. But because his body had been turned into a regular dragon size with magic, Sigurd could ride him like any other dragon knights. However, regardless of size, his power is still that of an ancient dragon. Many aerial magic beasts would be turned to ash by a single breath attack from Zephyr.

[Your advantage means nothing against us. Too bad, isn't it?]

Saying so, Sigurd brandished his spear calmly.

[You now have two choices. Surrender or die from my spear…]

Hearing that exclamation, Sommer was enraged.

[Are you f.u.c.kin' with meeeeee!]

Sommer spread his black wings and gathered magic power in his hands. Powerful lightning crackled in his palms.

[I am the Demon Lord Sommer. The Fallen Angel Sommer! Surrendering to a human is…]

[I see… then pardon me as I get rid of you.]

Sigurd gave Zephyr a light tap on the neck. Understanding the gesture, Zephyr sped up as he flew toward Sommer. Then, as they collided with the flying Demon Lord…

A hole appeared on Sommer's chest.

[N-no way… I didn't even see that coming…]

Sommer fell over to the ground.

After Sigurd saw Sommer dropped dead on the ground, he turned around.
His lieutenant, Arnold, riding on a salamander approached.

[Sigurd, it's as good as over already. What's left are just the demons down there.]

Hearing that, Sigurd opened his mouth.

[Is that so…? The dragon knights are truly powerful. Their presence can easily change the tide of battle.]

[However… Ares-sama needs this power… Doesn't he?]

[Right. We are to be Ares-sama's limbs to help create the world he desires]

Having answered that, Sigurd raised his spear and gave out orders.

[The dragon knights hereby will proceed to exterminate the remaining magic beasts. Everyone, keep going!]

Right after that, Sigurd made Zephyr lurch downward and started slaughtering the demons on the ground.

Following his lead, the cavalry also began to move. Decimating the remaining demons were just a matter of time now.

And so, that day, Sigurd and Darius managed to defeat both the western and eastern demon lords almost at the same time.