36-annihilation (2/2)

Observation teams are always stationed in dragon and wyvern habitats. If they appeared, the city would have been warned in advance.

The city of Esthar was devastated overnight.

This means that the enemy appeared out of nowhere without warning.

”...... We don't know who the enemy is. But if it is a demon, this city is in danger. The orb of light is enshrined here, you know.

The orb of light in the capital is a natural enemy of demons.

After all, it's a wedge that seals the Demon Lord who rules over them.

I don't think they'll leave it alone.

Anyway, we'll have to be on our guard. We'll just do what we can as guards.

☆

The news from the city of Esthar spread quickly among the guards.

Commander Bolton instructed all the guards to be on maximum alert so that they would be ready to meet the demons no matter when they attacked.

We, the 5th squad, were assigned to guard the front line in front of the gate.

”A demon that can destroy an entire city in one night. ....... I'm not sure what to make of that,” Spinoza muttered, letting out a sigh.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not drunk at all. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

”Uh-huh. We simply didn't have the money to drink, did we?

Femme interrupted.

”In any case, we have to be careful. We can't let such a powerful demon into King's Landing.

Seira looked at me seriously.

I nodded, ”Right.

”Oh. It looks like someone's here!

Sayla shouted, pointing ahead.

The members of the 5th squad, including myself, braced ourselves. We're ready to intercept them at any time. However, that caution was soon broken.

”Looks like you're a traveler.

Approaching them were two figures.

They were walking slowly, occasionally staggering.

The closer they got, the more clearly I could see them.

”That's ......!　Isn't that Haruna and Irene ......?

There was no way I could mistake them.

It was Haruna and Irene who were coming towards the gate.

”Mr. Zeke. Do you know them?

”They're my old friends. We used to party in the city of Esthar. ...... I see. So those two survived.

But they're very weak. We need to get you patched up right away.

Hey. Haruna!　Irene!

I left my post and ran over to them.

When both Haruna and Irene saw me, their eyes widened. They looked as if they had found a thread of hope hanging in hell.

”Zeke, ......?

”......, long time no see. It's good to see you.

I heard. I heard the city of Esthar has been destroyed. ...... Good. I'm glad you guys survived.

I said, and asked about the other fellow who wasn't here.

What happened to Nahat?

”Well...

Irene was stammering.

Is it possible that he's already been killed?

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

”Zeke. Listen to me. It was Nahat who destroyed the city of Esthar.