Chapter 155 (1/2)

A week had passed.

The army was approaching Rudra's base.

I was deep in thought as I gazed at the large egg before me.

Who should I choose? I have to decide soon.

In front of me was the strengthening egg that old man Yatsufusa had given me.

I can only evolve one of my beasts, though. I'm torn between Rosuke and Sharkboy.

I've been worrying about it for a while now. But I've already put it off for too long, so it's time to make a decision.

This is a very valuable egg.

I can't let it go to waste.

”Kyu, Kyukyu”

”Panda says he's against strengthening Rosuke.”

Panda asked Frau to speak for him.

Perhaps he thought that if Rosuke became even stronger, his own lack of power would be even more noticeable.

”I'm sorry, but I think I'll choose Rosuke.”

”Panda...”

Panda's grew teary eyed before running off.

Frau then flew off after him.

.....I'll have to apologize properly later.

”Rosuke, come out.”

”Sha!”

Rosuke approaches the top of the egg in front of me.

The top of the egg split into six parts and opened, strands of slime stretching out from within.

Looks like it was already on standby mode, or maybe the egg reacted to my summoned beast without me having to do anything.

Rosuke glanced at me once and then jumped into the egg without hesitation.

Then the lid closed and thick veins appeared on the surface of the egg, pulsing as if something were passing through them.

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About an hour later, a loud throbbing sound resounds from inside the egg.

Bushuuuu

A large amount of steam is released and all six sections of the top open again.

I waited a couple of minutes, but Rosuke still didn't come out, so I slowly peeked inside.

Shu. 　 Something flew out at high speed, and a shadow appeared overhead.

Oh, the new Rosuke looks amazing! 　 Looking up, I saw a silver creature with a long body twisting in the air.

Rosuke's head was now shaped like a sword and his torso had grown into a longer, thicker, sharper and more intimidating shape.

This new look makes me want to fight him so badly. I really want to see what he's capable of now.

”Sha~”

Rosuke pushes his head against my hand, wanting me to pet him like always.

Today was the eighth day.

Galbaran's army was finally about to launch a full-scale attack on the enemy stronghold.

Galbaran's army and Rudra's soldiers, who had taken up a defensive position, stared at each other.

”You have some nerve entering Rudra-Sama's territory. But your luck has run out. I, Bute, of the three demon generals, shall crush you, you lowly beasts.”

The demon in front of us called himself Bute, one of the three demon generals.

In addition to his slender, rounded appearance and elegant attire like that of a nobleman, he wore gauntlets with razor-sharp claws on both hands.

His outfit is very light.

Either he is very confident in his speed or, contrary to his appearance, he has extraordinary defensive capabilities.

His challenge is met by the general of the Galbaran army.

The general, a man who looks to be of the lion tribe, answers proudly with his red cape billowing.

”The repeated attacks on our country and the insults to His Majesty are unforgivable acts of barbarism. We, the people of Garbalan, declare war on the Demon King Rudra, starting with this battle. I will only say this once, lay down your weapons and surrender immediately.”

”It is unthinkable that a group of Beasts think themselves worthy opponents of Rudra-Sama's warriors. It's a pity that I have to soil my hands with the blood of such fools.”

”You dare to doubt our strength!? I'll make you regret those words!”

”Kukuku, I can already imagine pressing my foot on top of your head as you beg for your life! Shudder in the presence of Bute, the--”

Bute's head rolled onto the ground.

Both the demon king's army and Gulbaran's army were unable to process what had happened, and they were frozen to the spot.

I shook the blood off my sword and slipped it back into its sheath.

I turned around and looked at the general.

“Have we won?”

”Eeeeeeeeh?!!!!”

The stunned general exclaimed as he dropped his sword.

Both armies, which had been frozen solid, began to move again.

Rudra's army, having lost their commander, collapses and begins to flee for their lives.

”You did great, Master, that was amazing!”

”Really?”