Volume 5 Chapter 12 (2/2)

The ringleader also didn't know that as soon as Procell annihilated the monsters in the first dungeon room, he made the Succubus, a monster of Marcho, use Transfer and deliver the rest of the potions.

Since the Succubus was Marcho's monster, it was able to move anywhere within Marcho's dungeon even without Transfer arrays set up at both ends beforehand.

If Procell wanted to, he could have rejoined with Marcho this way.

However, in order for the recovery of Marcho's forces and the existence of the Succubus to remain a secret, a letter was first sent to Marcho, notifying her of the potions and of Procell's plans.

Overall, it was done to ensnare the ringleader who was doing as he pleased.

”……what the, what the hell is going on? Regardless, even if she got hold of some provisions, it would only last for a moment. We only have to continue attacking her as we have been doing. But damn, now that those six Demon Lords' main forces are busy once again on taking care of [Beast]'s monsters, they can't be used to deal with [Creation]. Oh well, it's of no matter since as long as we break his undefended crystal, his monsters will all vanish.”

It was a disappointment for the ringleader that he couldn't trample on [Creation] and his monsters but he didn't have much choice. Fighting a recovered [Beast] army while being assaulted from the rear wasn't amusing.

And so, crushing [Creation]'s crystal quickly became even more vital.

The ringleader knew that if he waited for just a tiny bit more, good news was sure to come.

”A report. The first group that went toward [Creation] Demon Lord's dungeon…”

See, here it is, the ringleader thought. With this, that stupid brat is done for.

”They're all annihilated. As of the moment, the second and third groups are on their way there.”

The Lilith trembled as she read out loud the reports sent to her.

”What? Wasn't [Creation]'s dungeon supposed to be empty!?”

”There is no mistake that the [Creation] took with him all of his fighting force but the ones that defeated the first group weren't his monsters. It was the monsters of the [Time] Demon Lord's army.”

Upon hearing those words, the ringleader finally realized that the [Creation] Demon Lord didn't ask [Dragon] and [Time] to fight alongside him but instead asked each of them for a different task. But if [Time] was entrusted to defend [Creation]'s dungeon, then what was [Dragon]'s part in all this, the ringleader asked. What the hell could it be!?

”Continuing with the report. Demon Lords belonging to the [Dragon] Demon Lord's faction are launching attacks against the dungeons of the ones attacking the [Beast] Demon Lord. With their main forces out of their dungeon, they are overwhelmingly outnumbered by the [Dragon] Demon Lord's faction. Another report says some Demon Lords are hastily calling back their forces.”

”That, that bastard! So this is what he's aiming for.”

The ringleader was furious.

The ringleader was aiming to take advantage of [Creation] and his main force's absence from his dungeon. Unfortunately, however, the same trick was used against the ringleader's side.

After all, the Demon Lords belonging to [Dragon]'s faction couldn't help but jump at the tasty treats dangled before them. Those treats being the chance to easily obtain a new original medal as well as the opportunity to take out a rival.

Given that, the Demon Lords attacking [Beast] were understandably forced to recall their forces in order to defend their dungeons.

”What is [Dragon] himself doing!?”

The [Dragon] Demon Lord was known to always lead the charge.

Since his faction was now involved, it was inconceivable that the person himself was not. Moreover, he was also known to be cunning and brave; he undoubtedly was aiming for a vital spot.

In other words, he was bound to strike at the least desirable place for the ringleader and that place was…

”A report! The [Dragon] Demon Lord has appeared. He has brought twenty gigantic dragons and they're going toward the Holy City's Cultivation area where the still-not-yet ready imitation heroes are.”

”Damn it!! That lizard bastard! Is he insane!? If he attacks the Holy City, he'll make himself an enemy of the world!”

Shit.

The ringleader had completely neglected the defense of his dungeon, thinking that it was absolutely safe just by being a Holy City. After all, anyone that would attack the Holy City was essentially declaring themselves the enemy of mankind. The [Dragon] Demon Lord must have known so and yet here he was.

Are they mocking me? [Dragon] and [Time], who both have such high pride and won't listen to anything I say, are following that stupid brat [Creation]!? They're acting completely like with [Flame].

”Come out. There's no way I'm going to lose that place. That place isn't made just to increase my war potential.”

While containing his rage, the ringleader summoned forth his monsters.

In that moment, the Lilith spoke.

”Ahm, we've received a letter from the [Dragon] Demon Lord. It was delivered by a fast-flying dragon monster.”

”Read it.”

The Lilith read out loud the message she received with a pale face.

”You, a coward pretending to be a tactician, must be feeling ecstatic after setting up shrewd traps against a real Demon Lord. Your outrageous ambitions shall be your downfall. And I am here just to teach you that.”

The ringleader struck the face of the Lilith with the back of his hand.

That hand then trembled with anger.

Bring it, you relic of the past, he thought. All of you don't belong in this age anymore and I am going to make you realize that.

And so, the ringleader, who had always been acting from the shadows like a bystander, had entered the stage.