Chapter 1313

<Chapter 1313> 1313. The Plum Swordmaster Reincarnated Into a Viscount Family

With the disappearance of the necromancer, the situation had come to an end.

The rampaging undead were gone, and the mansion that had transformed into a labyrinth had returned to normal. The invisible wall that had sealed off the mansion from the outside world due to its labyrinth state had vanished. Even the broken parts of the mansion existed intact as if time had been reversed.

But the scattered bodies of people throughout the mansion didn’t disappear.

“Master. Sorry, but I need to go see Father. I have to assess the extent of the damage and console the knights and soldiers.”

Today, she would become Duke Argen. She needed to actively step forward to manage the loyalty of her vassals and soldiers in order to tidy up the situation.

“So, go ahead. Are you hurt anywhere?”

“My clothes got a little scorched. That lich was quite the lich. Honestly, if more time had passed, it could’ve been dangerous. Oh, can I take him with me?”

Melissa pointed at the man lying on the shelter with her hand. A limbless figure being gnawed on by bugs, he had lost consciousness but was still breathing. It was uncertain how long he could hold on.

“Do as you please. But there’s not much information we can get from him, right?”

“Why do you think that? He might have some very important information. For instance, something like the weaknesses of Panteum.”

“Well, it’d be nice if we got some extra info, but even if we don’t, it doesn’t matter. We already know everything there is to know anyway.”

“If that’s what Master says… Hmm. I’ll interrogate him appropriately and then execute him. Executing him in front of the people will surely stir up their desire for vengeance.”

“……”

“Master, you seem deep in thought. Is it because of what the necromancer said?”

“The necromancer may have been fake, created by demonic power, but he was a parallel version of me based on this world and myself. His words carry credibility.”

The necromancer might be a manifestation of another possibility of my existence that could potentially exist somewhere.

Most importantly, the reason I trust him is because he knew about the Leisure Life app. In this world, the only person other than me who knows about my ability, the Leisure Life app, is Yuria.

There’s no way she went around telling everyone about my abilities.

Melissa seems to suspect my powers, but there’s a difference between suspicion and certainty. And there’s no reason for her to disclose such crucial information to anyone.

“To be honest, I don’t trust it.”

“Surprising. I thought you’d believe his words.”

“Lady. Starting from the fact that Yuria is dead, it lacks reliability. It’s hard for me to imagine her losing and being killed, even if the opponent is the Demon King.”

“Well, me too. But… if the opponent is the Demon King, it’s definitely possible.”

“Hmm. I see. Got it. I’ll leave the necromancer thing to you, Master. I’ll take this guy with me now. It’s getting pretty chilly. Don’t stay out too long.”

Melissa grabbed the contracted demon by the head and headed toward the main building.

“Melissa.”

“Yeah?”

“I can’t sleep without a woman. You know that, right?”

“Haha! Yeah, I know. Just make sure to be back before midnight.”


“Alright, I’ll head back to do some volunteer work, so just wait for me.”

With Melissa gone, I was the sole person left in the lily garden. Silence reigned all around.

The image of the deceased Yuria wouldn’t leave my mind. Her dead form—something I’d never once imagined seeing—was quite shocking.

“Since we’ve got [Resurrection of the Dead] and [Life Restoration], I can bring Yuria back even if she dies. But… can I revive her if her soul is destroyed…?”

I don’t know.

In most fantasy stories, when a soul is destroyed, resurrection magic or items usually don’t work.

“As for whether this applies in the ‘Leisure Life App,’ I’m not sure. And it’s not something you can easily test…”

When you’re unsure, caution is always the best policy.

Of course, even if revival is possible, I have no intention of letting Yuria die.

“I should inform Yuria about this info first and stop her from acting recklessly. It’s still too early to conclude that the Demon King has entered the human world. For now, let’s assume there’s merely a possibility and proceed cautiously—it’s the safest option.”

The Demon Summoners’ and Panteum’s goal is to summon the Demon King into the human realm. If Panteum had already achieved their objective, they wouldn’t need to team up with Dullibard, nor would they try to kill Melissa and me.

“Panteum might not even know if the Demon King is already in the human world.”

I don’t trust the original story’s progression. We’ve deviated too far from it already. Didn’t the necromancer say not to blindly believe the original plot?

“Still, there are things I can rely on—the setting of the original. The basic premise that Yuria is the greatest genius in the world and Kyle is a reincarnated being hasn’t changed. So, the Demon King’s abilities should follow the original setting as well.”

Given that the Demon King could use his power to cross over into the human world, it’s likely he’s lost much of his strength in doing so. Hence, instead of actively moving, he’s probably hiding somewhere and recovering his powers. That hypothesis seems plausible enough.

“…Rabbit Labyrinth City… I should carefully check it out later. I also need to get my hands on the Shadow Chain Glaive.”

The conclusion is simple: I need to verify everything myself. That’s the fastest and easiest way.

“Full Recovery.”

[Activating Full Recovery.]

The wound on my side and the fatigue accumulated in my body disappeared instantly.

I feel lighter and refreshed. With my condition improved, my mood feels better too.

Starting tomorrow, the war against Dullibard will begin. I’ll think about the Demon King later.

“Defeat Dullibard and rescue Priscilla. Looking for the Demon King can wait until after that… probably.”

The last image of the necromancer flashed through my mind.

Me holding Yuria’s lifeless body before vanishing.

That’s a scene I’ll never allow to happen.

Up ahead lies the capital of Cobalt Kingdom. Beneath the clear, cloudless sky, the towering capital looks both grand and beautiful.

But from the perspective of someone who has to conquer it… it’s more like making me want to throw up.

“What kind of wall is over 20 meters high?”

My muttered complaint was heard by Scarlett standing beside me. She recently developed a relationship with Leonarde Deckerd, the new viscount under my command.

“According to our intelligence, the walls weren’t originally this tall. Our spies reported that King Dullibard had mages construct these walls, but even with magic, creating such intricate fortifications within days is impossible. This must be the work of the demon Cloud Den.”

“That damn demon brat. He slowed me down during the initial assault, and now he’s causing trouble again here.”

“There’s no need to rush. Time is on our side. Thanks to Argen Duke, formerly Melissa, the rebellion succeeded. Because of that, we’ve completely cut off the supply lines connecting Cobalt Castle and surrounded it like this.”

Currently, Cobalt Castle is under siege. In front of the castle is the army I lead, while behind the castle gates stands Melissa’s rebel forces.

“Our troops number 250,000. Meanwhile, the Cobalt royal army is estimated at only 50,000—a mere fifth of ours. No matter how tall or sturdy their walls…”


“Even if we have it, the difference of 200,000 is absolute.”

“It’s a problem because there are guys who change that ‘absolute.'”

“You mean the demons, right?”

“Yeah. Since they’re cornered, they’ll use their power without holding back. And if they use their power…”

“The commander like me will be targeted first. But I’ve already prepared for that, so don’t worry.”

“In the worst case, the Red Dragon might appear and unleash its breath on the army.”

“In that case, I’ll use the teleportation scroll to escape.”

Scarlet said firmly. There was no trace of noble resolve in her cold demeanor to perish gloriously with the army.

“Scarlet, we absolutely must win this war.”

“Yes, I understand. This will likely be the last continental war. After this war, there probably won’t be any large-scale wars for 20 years. It’s unfortunate.”

“We need to win as brutally as possible. Ideally, our side should take over 70% of the damage.”

“I’ve already planned everything out. If everything goes according to plan… Over 80% of our soldiers will die, and I’ll go down in history as the greatest incompetent general. No, since we’ll win, I guess I won’t be *that* bad.”

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s fine. I’ve never once desired fame. And under your command, I’ve already had more than enough fun. I’ll continue to enjoy myself from here on out. After all, war will never disappear from this world.”

Scarlet smiled brightly. There wasn’t a hint of falsehood in her smile.

Some time passed. Scarlet checked her wristwatch and spoke to me.

“My Lord, it’s time. Give the order as the commanding officer.”

I climbed onto the prepared platform, drew my sword from my waist, and pointed it at the royal castle.

“Charge!!!”

I shouted with all my might. Amplified by mana, my voice echoed in every direction.

“Waaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!”

With cries that filled the heavens, the soldiers charged toward the enemy city wall. Of course, they didn’t charge blindly. The siege weapons began their work, and the towering siege towers advanced toward the city walls.

I watched the scene from the platform and marveled. It was magnificent, like watching a scene from a movie.

“Ah, ahahaha….”

Scarlet was trembling violently. With an enraptured expression, she gazed at the charging army.

“So loveable…”

Plop plop.

My sensitive hearing detected the sound of water dripping. It was coming from beneath Scarlet’s feet. Definitely urine. Out of consideration for her, I decided to stay silent. From now on, she would be extremely busy.

“Hm?”

Something flew straight from the royal castle, aiming directly for my head. I deflected it with my sword—it was a steel arrow.

“From over 3km away, an arrow flies here with such precision… Skill? Artifact? Magic? Demon power? Whoever’s behind this isn’t ordinary. As expected.”

When someone attacks, it’s only polite to return the favor.

I summoned Stormbreaker from my inventory and gripped it. The spear blade of the massive Stormbreaker gleamed sharply.

Raitenryu (Thunder Heaven Style) Mannurai (Ten Thousand Thunder).

Lightning spun around and compressed at the tip of the spear. I intensified my focus and compressed the lightning to its limits, feeling the tension teeter on the edge.

‘There has to be something more I can do…’

Crackle.

The compressed lightning started to unravel. I increased my concentration again and hurled the spear.

The spear tore through the air and embedded itself into the city wall. At the same time, the compressed lightning released. Lightning spiraled around the spear, sweeping through the area. Three enemy soldiers on the wall fell to the ground after being electrocuted. That was all.

“…This isn’t an ordinary city wall. If it were, it would’ve crumbled by now.”

“It’s a wall made by demons. It’d be stranger if it broke so easily.”

Scarlet was right. If a single thrown spear could destroy the wall, that would be even stranger.