I Killed the Demon King. It Was a Mistake. Chapter 127

I Killed the Demon King. It was a mistake.

Chapter 127

Yan laid down on the bed as if throwing his body onto it.

The texture of the stiff sheets and the smell of dust scratched deep into Yan’s lungs.

“…I don’t know.”

Yan thought he could become an excellent knight if he was just good at using a sword.

But as Yan’s abilities increased, he realized that simply being good at wielding a sword wasn’t enough to become an excellent knight.

A truly great knight was one who knew how to position himself correctly and use his sword in the right direction.

From that perspective, Caesar was an excellent knight in Yan’s eyes.

His abilities were one thing, but his burning red eyes were filled with conviction.

The certainty that he was doing the right thing.

The belief that the direction he was moving in was absolutely correct.

Yan deeply envied that confident gaze that contained all of those things.

At that moment, he heard the sound of a door opening.

“Rose.”

Rose, dressed in light clothing, sat down on Yan’s bed.

“I’ve always been curious, how do you know it’s me?”

“Your walk is like a skylark. Your walking posture is cute, but your footsteps are faint.”

Yan embraced Rose, exuding a strong smell of alcohol.

Rose softly nestled into Yan’s arms.

The soft scent of her skin entered Yan’s nose.

One of the reasons Yan liked Rose was that she didn’t spray strong perfume.

For Yan, whose five senses were sensitive, nothing was as terrible as that.

“Even without seeing, I know you’re Rose, but why do I seem not to know myself?”

“Why wouldn’t I know Yan? You’re a hero.”

“No. I’m easily swayed by people.”

Yan knew what his problem was.

His lack of backbone.

His desire to appear good to everyone.

No matter how much he tried to fix it, it wasn’t easy.

“If someone says I’m not a hero, I feel like I’ll stop being a hero.”

Yan trembled like a baby bird.

“Rose, you said the rebels are villains, but Caesar said it is an ordinary person. A person who wants to laugh, chat, and drink normally. The more I hear, the more I think Caesar might be right.”

“Then am I going to kill ordinary citizens? I can’t just kill those struggling to survive. What am I exactly…”

Yan stared at his calloused hand.

“God has given me far too much ability. I’m not a hero…”

Rose’s words blocked Yan’s words.

After maintaining a long silence, Rose showed Yan her sparkling golden eyes.

“Then become my hero. Even if everyone says you’re not a hero, I’ll think of you as a hero.”

“Rose…”

Yan’s hand caressed her cheek.

“So don’t think too deeply tonight.”

Rose kissed Yan deeply.

And then she thought of Caesar.

‘I definitely must not let Yan meet Caesar.’

For Rose, Caesar was far too dangerous for Yan.

***

Caesar woke up early and headed to the stern alone.

The sky just before dawn looked like a blue paint can spilling and spreading across the night sky.

Quite picturesque.

A black mouse appeared and sat in front of Caesar, who had been gazing at the sea for a while.

It was Pepe.

“Were you close to the hero Yan?”

“No, this was officially the first time we met.”

“You seemed quite familiar with each other.”

“I have good social skills. I’ve decided to become like brothers with Yan.”

“How doppelganger-like. I was with a female rat on the shi–”

“I don’t want to hear stories about seducing rats, so just eat this.”

Caesar pulled out an almond from his pocket and offered it to him.

Pepe skillfully cracked and ate the almond while speaking.

“More importantly, how’s the demon realm situation? Did Friedrich, the Margrave, accept my opinion?”

“Halfway.”

“What does that mean?”

“The war situation has already tilted so much that maintaining the front line itself is not easy. In other words, he’ll accept your opinion, but due to the Margrave’s lack of combat power, it’s difficult to precisely implement your suggestions.”

“I already expected a lack of combat power. The field situation isn’t good.”

“No, it’s much more serious than you know. The war situation and maps sent to the emperor were all exaggerated.”

Could there be even more foam in that damn war situation?

Damn doppelganger.

How did they manage the front lines like this!

No, wait.

From their perspective, they’ve done well.

“So do you know the detailed circumstances?”

“To some extent?”

Caesar took out a map and a pencil.

“Explain properly.”

“Hmm…”

Pepe examined the map back and forth, then snapped the pencil lead, using it like chalk.

“First, the 8th regiment located in the north is almost disbanded. This area has already been occupied by the rebels. And…”

The demon realm front line looked like a cheese full of holes.

Holes were punched everywhere, and more seriously, the 16th regiment guarding the area near Luxhope was nearly annihilated in a recent war with the Orcs.

Currently, only the 19th regiment is defending Luxhope.

“Do the beastmen know this situation?”

“They know well. But due to the epidemic, there are few beastmen who can fight properly. Those with some strength are too busy caring for patients to think about fighting.”

“So the Orcs are just thrilled.”

“Yes. The Orcs guys are wandering around the beastmen’s territory like their own home, targeting the weak points of the demon realm front.”

Caesar’s expression became serious.

The demon realm front was in much worse condition than he thought.

Right now, if 2-3 Orcs ten-thousand-man units invaded Luxhope, it would be occupied.

It was fortunate that the knights of the Redfield family and the imperial knights were defending Luxhope, without them, even one ten-thousand-man unit would have occupied it.

“The problem is the rebel side.”

Pepe turned toward the rear of the front line.

“The rebels are gathering in Luxhope now.”

“Why?”

“They heard you’re coming. They plan to either capture the cargo on the ship or steal the ship itself to escape.”

“How was this information leaked?”

“There are rebel informants near Friedrich, the Margrave.”

“Does he know about this and leave them be?”

“Knowing the enemy isn’t scary. He’s deliberately using them.”

“Deliberately leaked information to the rebels? Why?”

“A doppelganger on the rebel side requested it. They said they wanted to unite the rebels but had no proper reason. So they’re planning to attack Luxhope to filter out all the impure elements mixed among the rebels.”

“Why are you telling me this now?”

“This is the first chance I’ve had to tell you.”

Caesar sighed in disbelief.

“Well, I roughly understand. So the rebels have no idea about the magician or Yan coming?”

“They know support troops are coming. They just don’t know the exact scale.”

“Typical sloppy rebels.”

“How about it? Shall we try?”

Actually, it’s somewhat troublesome.

Having to prepare for battle immediately upon arriving at Luxhope.

Caesar handed Pepe the entire almond pouch.

“If the enemy doesn’t know our situation and we know theirs, it might be easier than expected.”

“You’re quite confident?”

“Because magicians are great. By the way, about that rebel leader?”

“Our compatriot?”

“Yeah, tell him to see me later. I have something to say to him.”

“Okay.”

Pepe transformed into a black pigeon, hung the almond pouch around his neck, and flew away.

***

Caesar went down below the ship with the map in hand.

And he burst through the largest cabin door on this ship.

Thump!

“Oh, I wasn’t sleeping! I wasn’t!”

Inside the cabin, Gavin, Caesar’s ‘logistics staff’, and other staff and knights were sprawled, taking a short nap.

As Caesar burst in, everyone came to their senses and got up.

Caesar slowly checked his staff.

First, on the far left was Gavin, an S-tier logistics staff.

On the right was Jerry, an A-tier operations staff and knight.

Next to Gavin was Le Aidim, an A-tier personnel staff.

Finally, next to Jerry was Charlie, an S-tier communications staff and wizard.

Like a typical wizard, Charlie was the last to wake up.

“…What’s going on?”

“I’m changing the Luxhope infiltration operation.”

“Pardon?”

Looking at Jerry’s expression, it was as if he had lost a country.

Well, the operation plan they’d been working on all night for nearly a week might be falling apart.

Gavin started to wail.

“Why is that, Lord Deputy El Lindger!”

“I’m not a deputy now, but the special task force battalion commander. Call me battalion commander.”

Everyone tensed at Caesar’s serious expression.

“Everything I’m about to say from now on is top secret. Only you should know. If it leaks, I’ll consider one of you responsible and punish you by military law.”

Caesar stuck the golden dagger at his side into the table.

Even the wizard Charlie straightened up and began to listen carefully.

“The battlefield situation is urgent. Prepare two operation plans: one if Luxhope is attacked by a rebel division immediately upon our arrival, and another if it’s already occupied. Report them to me.”

“What? That’s impossible for us alone. Shouldn’t we be drafting an operation plan that requires the entire 26th division that’s coming to support?”

“That’s why I’m telling you to draft a division-level operation plan to report to me. So we can immediately report to superiors if something happens.”

“How can we do that? We’re a battalion-level unit?”

“But we have corps-level firepower. Our first operational goal is the safety of the wizards, cargo, and the ship. The second goal is to create a bridgehead centered on magical firepower or defense to ensure that the hero Yan and the imperial vanguard troops can safely enter Luxhope. Understand?”

Jerry thought for a moment and then nodded.

“If it’s about safely delivering the vanguard troops to Luxhope, it seems possible.”

“We have five days left to the demon realm. Report within at least three days. This is an order.”

“Yes. Understood.”

Jerry is quite spirited, fitting for a former division staff officer.

That’s why he hired him, after all.

Gavin mussed up his hair.

“Damn… I’ve never drafted an operation plan before…”

As Gavin whined, Le Aidim kicked his shin.

“Ack!”

“If you’re going to cry, get your ass in gear, you bastard. This is a battlefield. How many people live or die by one plan? I’ll give you 12 hours. Bring me a solid logistics plan.”

Le Aidim, who was Jerry’s subordinate, was killing it with his charisma.

The way he grabs the crybaby Gavin like catching a mouse says it all.

Lastly, the communications staff Charlie…

“Ugh, how annoying…”

Like a typical wizard, he muttered ‘annoying’ while bringing out communication crystals and starting magical inscriptions.

Charlie’s role was most important as he held the position of immediately conveying the commander’s orders to subordinates.

Unlike his always languid appearance, he had a sense of responsibility and was the best ‘special staff’ to make use of among wizard-born personnel.

That’s why the Arch Duke insisted on having Charlie, even if he didn’t care about the others.

“Alright, do your best.”

So what does Caesar do?

What does a battalion commander do?

Originally, a battalion commander helps by leaving the command post so that the staff can work comfortably.

He’ll go feed the white dog.

***

The evening before arriving at Luxhope.

The 26th Division headquarters was turned upside down.

This was because a ship that had departed from Luxhope 8 hours ago had just rushed in with urgent news.

“What?! Luxhope is under attack right now?!”

Division Commander Oscar Redfield’s hair stood on end with the shocking news.

“What are you talking about. Attacked by whom?!”

“By, by the rebel army. As of 5 AM on May 6th, a rebel division has invaded Luxhope, and the 19th Regiment defending the interior has retreated and is engaged in urban warfare.”

Oscar slumped down.

“What nonsense is this. How could a rebel division even approach Luxhope?! What about the 16th Regiment guarding the area? Were they just sitting around doing nothing?!”

“…The 16th Regiment? The 16th Regiment was completely destroyed in a battle with the Orcs a month ago. That’s why they were incorporated into the 19th Regiment…”

Oscar was overwhelmed with shock, as if he’d been hit from behind.

“So what division is even defending Luxhope?”

“It’s the 19th Regiment of the 6th Division. That’s why Margrave Friedrich had planned to send the 26th and 28th Regiments as reinforcements… but for some reason, they haven’t arrived.”

The division headquarters instantly turned cold.

The battlefield situation was far more chaotic than they had imagined.

“But we still have the Rose Shield Knights of the Redfield family! And the Golden Eagle Knights! What happened to them?”

“With such a large number of forces, and after an Orc ten-thousand-strong army attacked Luxhope… It happened suddenly…”

“You incompetent fools…! Has a support request been sent to Margrave Friedrich?”

“It was sent… But I’m not certain of the exact circumstances.”

Oscar picked up his command staff and spoke to the operations officer.

“Operations officer. Do we have an operational plan when Luxhope is invaded?”

“Ah… That is… We received reports that Luxhope was a safe harbor…”

“Are you out of your mind! Rebel forces are invading Luxhope right now, and you have no operational plan? If we lose Luxhope, there are no other harbors to dock!”

The staff could only remain silent at Oscar’s words.

Neither Oscar nor his staff had ever imagined Luxhope would be attacked by rebels.

At most, they thought it would be a raid by Orcs tribes.

Oscar closed his eyes tightly.

If Luxhope is occupied by rebels, magical support becomes inevitable.

But the very thought of bowing his head to that young punk and requesting magical support was unbearably humiliating.

At that moment, Oscar saw Yan.

“…Hero. Isn’t there a strategy?”

Yan closed his eyes and fell into thought for a moment before speaking.

“I will lead the vanguard and open the way. Just provide me with one fast ship.”

“…Is that possible?”

Yan stood up.

“With Mitchell and Raven, it’s possible.”

Yan looked at Mitchell sitting in the corner.

“Mitchell, you’ll help, right?”

Mitchell nodded readily.

“Of course. But will Raven be able to?”

Yan bit his lip.

Raven is not currently part of Yan’s hero unit.

Strictly speaking, Raven is a member of Caesar’s unit.

He would need to ask Caesar for help.

“I’ll ask Viscount El Lindger directly…”

At that moment, the division headquarters door opened, and a red-haired man entered.

A golden dagger symbolizing imperial command was tucked at his side, and his hands were full of thick documents and maps.

His stride pushed away the heavy, settled air and colored the grayish conference room with his own unique color.

It was Caesar.

“Why is the atmosphere like this? It’s like a bomb has dropped.”

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