Volume 6 Chapter 14 (1/2)

Stolas's [War] has begun.

Under normal circumstances, this would have been a sure win for Stolas.

Her opponent could only make B rank medals whereas she could make A rank ones; she clearly had the advantage.

However, right after the start of the [War], 10 A rank monsters appeared and attacked her dungeon, thus throwing her plans out of the window. To stop these enemies, she immediately brought out her Emerald Dragon, an A rank monster that had the [Berserk] ability.

For a time, her side regained dominance. But soon thereafter, another 10 A rank monsters appeared, turning the tides once again.

After putting her Emerald Dragon—which was teetering on the brink of death—back into her [Storage], Stolas retreated.

”It's a good decision. To stand a chance against this much of a difference in war potential, she has to make full use of her geographical advantage.”

To make adventurers feel great when venturing into her dungeon, the early floors were made to be easy. They were what's called the welcoming floors.

For that reason, Stolas intended to retreat to the dungeon rooms where her monsters could make full use of their abilities and thus truly excel.

That being said, the enemy side's war potential was so dangerous that just retreating was a gamble itself. Employing her and her monsters' [Wind] powers, and even the traps she had set, she bought time for her forces to retreat.

I should contact Stolas as soon as possible.

Stolas—like all other Demon Lords through our Demon Lord powers—could grant to up to 10 monsters the ability to communicate with her within her own dungeon. However, it seemed like such a monster was not deployed here in the crystal room.

If that's the case, we'll just have to contact her ourselves.

Thinking that, I called out Aura and Duke from my [Storage].

”Phew, finally out. I guess it can be said that I have a dislike for [Storage]. Although time stops flowing for my body, it's not the same for my mind; I'm still fully aware. It makes me feel goosebumps.”

”I can't quite get used to this sensation.”

Aura and Duke said so after appearing.

”Sorry. I knew you didn't like being put in my [Storage], and yet I still asked you to.”

”Oh no, it's your request, master, so I don't really mind. Besides, if the child who dislikes it the most has steeled herself, I can't very well complain, now, can I?”

”For your sake, my lord, I'll happily jump into a pool of magma.”

Until the very last moments, that child was contemplating whether to stay or come and be put into my [Storage]. After waving her hand to send me off, she suddenly hopped on the griffon and said she was coming along after all.

To be honest, that bravery of hers made me happy.

”It's sudden, but I have a favor to ask you, Aura. Can you deliver a message to Stolas using your wind abilities?”

”Even though my wind can cross dimensions, sending sound is not possible; only the intent of the message is. However, that all depends on the receiver being able to perceive and understand the message in the wind.”

”It's fine then. She is the [Wind] Demon Lord, after all.”

Stolas was a wind expert. So long as it could reach her, things would work out.

”Oh, how silly of me. Now, she's my parent too, so I guess I should put in more effort.”

Her [Jade Eyes]—the world's strongest magic eye—sparkled. Soon thereafter, jade-colored wind blew.

Essentially, each dungeon room in a Demon Lord's dungeon was located in a different dimension. And magic that could cross dungeon rooms was exceedingly rare. It was for that reason that I thought Rozelitte's telepathy was a cheat ability.

Also, even though I could make communication devices using my [Creation], since the radio waves wouldn't be able to cross dungeon rooms, its use was limited within one room.

”I can now send a message. Master, please tell me of the message you wish to send.”

She said so as the jade-green wind violently flowed outward.

”There is definitely someone acting behind the scenes. I am prepared to help, and there is no need to hesitate to accept it; the enemies certainly are not hesitating to cooperate with one another.”

If I assisted her, turning the situation around would be easy. A mere 10 or 20 A rank monsters would be nothing to worry about.