54 Episode 54 "Hegemony captures the tower" (1/2)

It was two hours after we left the castle that we arrived at the place where we could see the Tower of Zanma.

The famous horse ”Zanku Kokuyou” carried Yukino and me to the hill near the tower without any hesitation. The ride was not too bad. The only problem was that I couldn't see General Hulka's white horse for some time, but I'm sure he'll come around.

That's a big tower, by the way.

By our world standards, it's about the size of a five-story building.

About the width of a convenience store.

The technology in this world is amazing.

We nodded our heads on the back of our black horses.

The tower stands in the middle of the forest. There are no roads to transport materials. There's no sign of a clearing in the forest.

Maybe it was built by magic or something in the time of the Dragon Emperor. It's amazing.

There really might be a magic circle left.

...... What the heck is ...... that? What's left of ...... and ......?

General Hulka caught up with us.

Breathing on his shoulder, he rode up the hill on a white horse.

No, I was wondering if there were any artifacts in that tower that I could use.

There were others who thought the same thing. There were others who thought the same thing, but none of them made it to the top floor.

General Hulka pointed to the Tower of Lingering Demons.

”According to legend, that tower has five floors. But even the best swordsmen and wizards can barely make it to the second level. Some have made it to the third level, but they were so badly wounded that they died after saying, 'I heard a hellish scream .......

”What kind of demons are there?

”There are records of a goblin lord on the first level and a two-headed wolf on the second.

Have you ever seen a magic circle, or any relic from the time of the Dragon Emperor?

”There are no such things on the first and second levels. But legend has it that a long time ago, a light flooded the top floor of the tower.

”Then the relic is on the top floor.

That's the general of the Kittle family.

You have given me valuable information. You've given me valuable information that will make my search much easier.

Thank you for your cooperation. ”Thank you for your cooperation. ”This is General Hulka of the House of Kittle.

Are you sure you want to go exploring the tower?　”King of the Frontier.

Hulka looked at me, his face hidden by his helmet and faceplate.

I may look like this, but I am a good judge of character. I know that you are a trustworthy man. I know that you are a man worthy of trust. I also know that you have the power to subdue the wild horse Zanku Kuroyoku. If you have that much power, it would be helpful if you could just lend it to me in the usual way. ...... You dare to head off to explore a dangerous tower. Why?

...... No, it's easier that way.

You don't have to recruit your own troops, I can entrust you with one at my discretion. ......

No, it's too much trouble.

I'm being answered like a child!

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. That's why I'm going to support you.

I replied.

I don't know how an ex-junior high school student can stand in the front line and say, ”Hey, I'm the one.

Besides, in this world, there are official heroes who were summoned by the goddess.

If you meet someone who has the same attack power as Yukino and wields a sword in the vanguard, you are in trouble. If you were to compare him to a hero in a turbulent era, he would have a strength of 100. I don't want to go head to head with such a guy. Aside from me, Lisette, Haruka and Yukino are in danger.

That's why I've decided to focus on commanding and supporting the Heyi this time.

I'm not sure, but does that mean the King of the Frontier doesn't want to go public?

Yes. My Lord's power is meant to be kept secret.

Yukino replied to General Hulka on my behalf.

This Yukino-Dragonchild will be enough to deal with the enemy army.

”Are there others like you in the ranks of the ...... King of the Frontier?

”Well, yes.

He put a finger to his lips and thought for a moment.

This Yukino-Dragonchild is the weakest of the three under the command of the King of the Frontier!

He said... With a smug look on his face.

He's got a very satisfied look on his face as he turns his tiny body around.

I'm sure he's been preparing for this ...... line for a while.

”......My dream has come true. Thank you ...... Shoma.

”Don't get complacent, let's go. Here we go.

I got off the Zanku Kokuyou first and reached out to Yukino.

I picked up her slender body and put her on the ground.

I'm sorry, General Hulka, but you'll have to watch the horses. I'm sorry, General Hulka, but you'll have to wait here for a while. We'll be right back.

”...... Bururu

”Wait!　You two are going to explore the tower alone!

General Hulka shouted.

Before you know it, the other soldiers have caught up with you. Two men on horseback. They were armed with swords and spears. Perhaps they were going to accompany us to the tower?

”I'd feel bad for Princess Sylvia if I put you in danger.

I said.

”I'll be right back. I'll be right back. The general needs to be back at the castle by this evening.

Didn't you listen to my explanation?

I was listening. There's a demon in the tower. The relics from the Dragon Emperor era are most likely on the top floor, right?

Yes. There's a goblin lord on the first level. The second level is the Two-Headed Wolf. On the third level... according to the testament of those who have reached it, there is a demonic scorpion.

General Hulka pointed to the Tower of Lingering Demons.

”I see. I understand that it is a dangerous tower.

”I don't doubt your power. But it's impossible for two people to conquer the first to the top floor. We'll have to wait for another day.

”We don't know when the army of the Ten Sages will arrive. Things are urgent.

I looked up at the tower and said in a High King-like tone.

”Thank you. General Hurka. Thank you for the information. Let's go, Yukino.

”Yes. My Lord.

You can't do this!　King of the Frontier!

It's all right. If I can't get in, I'll come back.

I'm telling you, there's no way we're going to make it from the first floor to the top!　Wait for me...

General Hulka raised his voice.

I shook him off and awakened.

I'm not sure what to do.

Don't make a fuss, general and soldiers.

You don't want the demons in the tower to notice you.