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Bach the Iron Fist

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(POV switch – Bach)

“Captain, aren’t we going to destroy the demons’ settlement?” (??)

“Leave it be. Our goal this time is only the Demon King. Also, Lyle, fix your way of speaking. Despite being a former adventurer, I won’t hold back from hitting you.” (Captain)

“I’m sorry! Iron Fist-dono!” (Lyle)

Immediately afterward, a loud sound echoed through the forest. Lyle, receiving a hit from the iron fist, skillfully showed pain while on horseback. He should just tumble off.

We were now at the eastern part of the Great Forest of Owa. The incident began roughly two months ago, when a divine oracle was received stating, “There are signs of the Demon King’s birth in the Great Forest of Owa”. We should have immediately mobilized the army to head for extermination, but the location was far too troublesome.

The Great Forest of Owa was the largest forest in the continent. To find and kill the Demon King from there would be a daunting task. Moreover, to the north of the Great Forest of Owa was an empire that rivals the kingdom. To the east are a collection of nations. If we, the Knights, were to head out recklessly, it could be seen as a military action.

So, should we leave it to the empire or the collection of nations? That was incorrect as well. The empire was currently in conflict with a Demon King based in the western mountains. The collection of nations had been repeatedly failing by allowing the Demon King to attack border villages and cross into their territories. Thus, the adventurers who were hired. They divided the Great Forest of Owa into three parts, west, central, and east, and then, further segmented each into front, middle, and rear, sending out reconnaissance teams.

A few weeks later, eight adventurer parties returned. The party responsible for the east-central area did not return. This gave us a good estimate. However, there was a problem. That party was the strongest among the reconnaissance teams, with all members being level hundred warriors. For not a single one to return…

This meant that, as a newly born Demon King, it possessed quite a bit of power. We couldn’t allow it to gather strength any longer. However, those with half-hearted power would only become prey for the Demon King.

Good news arrived just when everyone was feeling depressed. It was said that the renowned Sword Saint’s top disciple, the female swordsman Alice-dono, was nearing the area and aiming to slay the Demon King. The Margrave immediately sent someone to request cooperation from Alice-dono. She had originally intended to slay the Demon King, so it was only natural that she accepted readily since she was nearby.

When she appeared at the border count’s mansion, she was an incredibly beautiful woman. It was hard to believe she was an extremely skilled swordsman. The same thought crossed the minds of several Knights, and we challenged her under the pretense of training.

We were utterly and completely defeated. After a point, she used her Sword Hand, claiming that using a sword would be wasteful, yet none of us could land a single hit. Alice-dono entered the Great Forest of Owa about a month ago. There had been no report of extermination.

This caused panic and surprise among the border count and the kingdom’s high-ranking officials. With skills at the level of Lady Alice, she was a treasure that the kingdom would protect at all costs to ensure she did not fall into the hands of other nations. If she were to gain the title of the kingdom’s number one swordsman, she could easily dominate other nations.

That Alice-dono was defeated. It was certain that unless they summon the Sword Saint, it would be nothing but a death wishes to face the Demon King alone. In fact, contemplating summoning the Sword Saint was also a possibility, but the Sword Saint despised power. She ignored even the king’s summons and, in a fit of rage, cut down all knights sent by the king and threatened him. It was hard to believe she would respond to any calls for help.

The remaining option was for us, the Margrave Huster’s army, to head out for extermination. This was difficult but not impossible. If the Demon King could defeat Lady Alice, the collection of nations would not be allowed to leave her be. The empire can be ignored. They were enemies.

Thus, it took us a month to set out for extermination. Moreover, we could only send 500. This was due to considerations for the collection of nations and the response to the empire. Well, there was no problem if we go with elite cavalry. More than that, it was hard to believe that such a simple persuasion took a month. According to the Margrave, this was miraculously fast, but this was why he did not want to get involved in politics.

“Captain Bach!” (Knight)

As we entered the eastern central area and advanced cautiously, the cavalry we had sent for reconnaissance returned.

“What is it?” (Bach)

“I found this ahead, near a hill.” (Knight)

The knight held a cloth bag, which was a magic tool given to Lady Alice by the border count. It was a special tool with double the capacity of a normal item.

Did she fight there? No, it is probably a marker.

“Was there anything around that hill?” (Bach)

“There was nothing around the hill! However, there was something strange on top of the hill.” (Knight)

“Something strange?” (Bach)

“Yes. There was a door just placed on top of the hill.” (Knight)

A door alone? Why is there only a door?

“Oh, that’s a dungeon~.” (Lyle)

Suddenly, Lyle’s voice came from behind. When I glared, he hurriedly hid behind another knight.

“Lyle, come out. What do you know?” (Bach)

Lyle, regretting having stirred the wasp’s nest, reluctantly came out, and I felt like hitting him, but I managed to hold back.

“I don’t know anything! I just thought that since there was a weird place and Lady Alice’s thing was there, it must be related to the demon lord!” (Bach)

That’s why your way of speaking…

I raised my fist, but managed to stop myself from bringing it down.

What he is saying is correct.

“Alright, you who were on reconnaissance, lead the way. Everyone, hasten your pace! And Lyle, after this is over, I’ll correct your way of speaking!” (Bach)

I heard a pitiful scream from him behind me.

Apparently, I need to fix his cowardice along with his way of speaking.

After a short while, we arrived at the hill. Indeed, there was a large door placed on top of it.

The Demon King must be here.

I will definitely take down the enemy, Alice-dono!

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