Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander - Chapter 80



80 – The Warrior and the King (3)

“Let’s join forces? Are you serious?”

Marilyn turned around.

Her blonde hair sways in the chandelier light.

“Yes, you know too. How much of a monster the Overlord is.”

Even if you think about it yourself, it’s nonsense.

Cooperation with the enemy.

It’s like a mafia executive joining hands with the CIA to take down the organization boss.

I had nothing to say even when I was laughed at.

But now, Ariel dreams of eternal rest.

Like it or not, I had to help her.

‘They may be friendly now, but they may turn their backs at any moment.’

Or I realize that I am not immortal like myself.

If you don’t show even the slightest sign of cooperation.

I didn’t know when it would explode like a bomb.

furthermore.

‘… Damn it, why are you saying that?’

When I heard the story, I thought she was a monster, but now she looks like a powerless girl.

Personally, I also have a strong desire to fulfill my lifelong dream.

In that sense, the current situation was actually an opportunity to save time.

“You’ve been talking nonsense all this time. Seventh Lord, you’re really ugly. It’s obvious that you’re trying to change course now that the other Lords are on strike.”

A bright light began to emanate from Marilyn’s body like an earthworm.

The overwhelming momentum causes the teacup to fall, and the hanging paintings fall to the ground one by one.

“Relax, Marilyn. I just want to talk.”

“Don’t call me by my name just to be friendly.”

A dazzling holy sword appeared in her hand.

I put down my teacup, my eyes looking a little sad.

“Let me ask you just one thing. What is your purpose?”

“It’s simple. We drive out bad guys like you. We destroy the demons.”

“What if something bothers you?”

Marilyn glared at him with eyes as if she were a wild beast ready to pounce on him at any moment.

“You ask the obvious. I’ll clean it all up.”

He nodded at the satisfactory answer.

“Yes, you are working towards your goal. So am I.”

“You and I are fundamentally different.”

“Why do you think I, a human, became a monarch?”

“It must be to satisfy your dark selfish desires.”

He shook his head and got up from his chair.

She lowered her stance so that she could swing the holy sword at any time.

“The easiest way to destroy an impregnable castle is-”

“You’re trying to change the subject. It’s no use.”

“-It’s slowly destroying things from the inside out.”

“… … .”

“Isn’t it strange? The demonic system that had been solid for thousands of years collapsed in an instant. What do you think is the reason?”

“…shut up.”

“It was a tough fight. I went into the Overlord’s castle alone, took the monarch’s test, and tried to gain his trust.”

Step by step, I approached Marilyn.

It feels like a thick murderous aura is seeping deep into my skin.

Still, it didn’t stop.

“We have abandoned our cause and given up many things. Just one thing – to drive out the demons and reclaim what is ours.”

“There must have been another way. Whatever the reason, the way you chose is wrong.”

“You don’t think that’s right? That’s ridiculous. Unlike me, you were chosen by the Holy Sword, so you automatically received divine power and allies. But-”

“-I am different. I don’t have any special weapons like you. I can’t melt the demons. Your condemning this path and this method that I had no choice but to choose is nothing more than the foolishness of a young girl.”

“… … .”

Marilyn kept her mouth shut, as if she had nothing to say.

It will be confusing.

Because a clever lie mixed with truth becomes a work of art so sophisticated that it cannot be detected.

“Marilyn. What you see is not everything. Justice is not only for you and your colleagues.”

Towering.

He stopped in front of Marilyn and grabbed her shoulder.

“Whether you’re a warrior or I’m a monarch, we have the same goal. All the warriors of the past who talked about trivial things like justice and righteousness have ended up in corpses. Do you want to follow in their footsteps?”

“… … .”

“Choose. This is no time to be proud. The Overlord is growing stronger and stronger. We must stop him as soon as possible.”

I quietly reached out my hand.

However, Marilyn still can’t believe it. She just bites her poor lip.

‘… Even after doing this, it still doesn’t come over?’

I sighed inwardly.

Damn, I’m almost there. I don’t think I can convince you any further.

It needed a little seasoning.

I was wondering which card to take out.

“Marilyn… The Gerard I’ve seen is the kindest person I’ve ever met. He saved me from being sold in the slave market. He’s also the person who helped me grow.”

“Me too. You are the only one who saved me when the townspeople were consumed by Mamont’s darkness.”

Seina and Luna, who were behind, started talking.

‘Nice timing.’

It’s a grand slam in the theater district.

He quietly put his hand behind his back and raised his thumb.

“… Okay, but there is a condition.”

“condition?”

Marilyn opened her mouth, then muttered in a small voice.

“…I’m going to throw it away.”

He asked back, lightly touching his ear.

“What did you just say?”

“If you betray me… I will kill you.”

I put the pick collar up.

“If possible, let’s sit down and talk about the details.”

**

“… Damn it. What the hell is going on?”

A garden located in front of the castle.

Joseph sighed and looked at the firmly closed gate entrance.

“Marilyn has an idea too. Let’s trust her just once.”

At Lin’s subsequent words, Josef placed his hand behind his back so that he could draw his sword at any time.

“You stupid human b*stards! This Deacon is so scared that he can’t even draw his weapon, hahaha!”

“Heh heh, Deacon-! That yellow-haired b*stard is mine. I’m going to chew him whole, head first. Draw your weapons-! You idiots!”

It’s been an hour since the warrior and the seven lords entered the castle.

The situation outside was so tense that it wouldn’t have been strange if war broke out at any moment.

“Hah! What the hell are you? Come here.”

Joseph frowned and drew his sword.

However, Lin resolutely stopped this.

“Are you going to fall for this unnecessary provocation? Calm down. There’s no point in fighting now that Marilyn is gone.”

“The lady in front of you, shut up!”

Lin began to mutter something in a small voice as the demon soldier continued to speak.

“Heavenly foundation. Divine light. Dispelling darkness…”

“Hey! Hey! Lin! Calm down! I told you not to fall for the provocation?!”

Joseph grabbed Lin’s shoulder urgently.

The order I just placed was ‘Holy Rain’

It was Rin’s specialty magic that caused the sky within a 3km radius to rain down divine power.

“You’re a lady. To me, a saint.”

“… The demons originally had no eyes to see.”

“You’re a coward! Haha-! You look at us being so scared that we can’t even refute you! If it weren’t for the Seven Lords, you would have spent your whole life sleeping on dirt as your blankets!”

“… I’ll just hold on until Marilyn comes out. You’re all out.”

Joseph repeated to himself the meaning of patience.

He was able to withstand most types of enchantment magic and mental magic.

The childish demons’ provocations strangely grated on my nerves.

Squeak-!

At that moment, the entrance to the Seven Lords’ Castle, which had been tightly closed, opened wide.

“Marilyn-!”

It was Marilyn.

Fortunately, she appeared to be uninjured.

“Get out of here you guys!”

Joseph cut through the demons that surrounded them like a circle.

I walked closer to Marilyn.

Meanwhile, the guy who rushed at me was easily knocked into the water with his fist.

So finally, I arrived in front of Marilyn.

“Marilyn, are you hurt? Are we going to go to war now? The demons have been provoking me so much while you were away – my back is aching.”

Josef rolled his shoulders back and forth as if stretching.

“Joseph, let’s go back.”

“Okay, you take the 7th Lord… What?”

One of Josef’s eyebrows rose at Marilyn’s subsequent words.

“Let’s just go back.”

“… What’s going on all of a sudden? Why are you like that? Are you under some kind of brainwashing spell?”

“I’ll go back and explain.”

Joseph opened his mouth wide, as if he had a lot to say.

Then, he soon nods and opens his mouth.

“Be sure to explain.”

**

The warrior and his party leave.

The monarchy was transformed into a festive atmosphere.

“Hahaha-! That’s why Deacon said that! Am I too scared to draw my weapon? When I said that, he really ran away like a ghost-!”

“You’re quite the expert, Deacon-!”

Noisy.

Guys drinking and laughing.

I envied those guys who had no worries.

‘If I kill the overlord, the situation will change.’

Now the demons ignore humans, but on the contrary, reverse discrimination will begin.

‘In fact, humans might treat them even worse.’

Anyway, this was something to think about later.

For now, it’s best to focus on killing the overlord.

“Your Majesty, don’t you drink alcohol?”

Darmian came up to me and handed me a glass of whiskey.

He shook his head and declined.

“It is fortunate that you are here, my lord. If we had fought an all-out war with the warriors today, we would have lost.”

Darmian spoke in an unusually emotional tone.

“Are you drunk?”

“Ah, that may be so. But- please know this one thing. Whatever your choice, Your Majesty.”

Darmian took a shot of whiskey.

“We will follow.”

The pick-up truck went up.

“Are you dreaming of a coup d’état?”

“If that’s your choice – I guess there’s no way around it.”

A face full of determination.

Darmian was sincere.

I nodded and extended my hand.

“I feel like having a drink.”

One week from now.

There will be a war with Ariel.

So I guess it’s okay to drink today.