Abandoned Retired Warrior Decides to Return to Farming

Thirty thousand soldiers were passing through the hills after leaving the gates of the empire.

Although the number fell far short of the number that was initially intended to be operated, the large army filled the vast plain.

At the sight, passersby admired it, and the minstrels sang. It was the moment when the majesty of the continent’s greatest power and an empire full of heroes was revealed.

However, the actual commander, Ashua, was leading them with an unsure expression on his face.

He approached Aurelia, who was protected by the warriors.

“What is it, Ashua?”

She glared at me with unworthy eyes.

After coughing, he whispered inaudible to the others.

“Is it really all right?”

“What? Where did all the confidence I had during that time go?”

“It’s not the operation. I’m a little reluctant too.”

“under. So now, you don’t like the plan I’ve made, is this?”

At Aurelia’s sharp tone, Ashua swallowed a sigh inwardly.

We’ve been traveling for a long time and we’ve been together, but I can’t quite get used to that way of speaking.

In the past, Cael used to control it, but without it, now he was nothing more than a tyrant.

What will happen to the empire if the emperor dies and the prince’s power collapses? Ashua feared that she would become a female army of the Empire.

‘No, that’s not important now.’

You can think about it later after this war is over. Right now, the Demon King who is beyond that forest takes priority.

But the plan to deal with the demon king was too absurd.

‘When thirty thousand soldiers attract attention and the demon king shows a gap, the warrior party and the knights surprise him…’

It may sound like a not-so-bad operation.

The problem is that Aurelia planned the operation on the premise that all 30,000 soldiers would die.

There is no way the Demon King will show any gaps against ordinary soldiers. Then, in the end, it was nothing but a word aimed at a time when the demon king was exhausted by waiting until he had killed all 30,000 alone.

Except for Ashua, who knew the power of the Demon King, no one noticed that fact.

The only ones who could see the Demon King’s abilities with their own eyes were Aurelia and herself.

Mary quit saying it was annoying, and Gerald offered to protect the capital.

‘It would have been nice if there was even a Serin at the very least.’

Ashua felt the void inside her. If there was even Serin, he might have considered this absurd plan.

In terms of power, Aurelia was the top, but since they couldn’t eat each other, Serin often argued with her. Of course, we all lost each time.

But right now, the only one who can challenge her here is herself, Ashua made up his mind and opened his mouth.

“Aurelia. After all, it would be better for us to join the ranks with the soldiers.”

“What? Now, what nonsense are you talking about?”

“It’s more efficient to fight together than to be defeated individually.”

“Ash. Are you crazy now?”

Aurelia wrinkled her eyebrows and growled.

“You’re teasing me right now, aren’t you? Just like a knight commander. Do you really think it’s because I treat you like a colleague?”

“That’s not what I mean…….”

“If the operation was unsatisfactory, it should have been discussed in the meeting room that day. Don’t you know it’s more dangerous to change your strategy now?”

At that, Ashua quickly shut her mouth and looked around.

The warriors who were escorting her side bowed their heads and avoided their gaze.

Even Low pretended not to hear the conversation between the two of them, perhaps because he didn’t want the sparks to go off.

master and lover. Neither side could take sides, so I expected it, but Ashua felt bitter inside.

They’re not in a position to comment on Aurelia, but those who see themselves as the protagonists of this battlefield will have no reason to oppose this operation.

Still, Ashua couldn’t give up.

The armor these soldiers are currently wearing. Because half of them had magic bombs installed to self-destruct with the Demon King.

The problem is that the soldiers don’t know that.

The only people who knew about it were the general commander himself, the mages who secretly installed the bomb, and Aurelia who ordered it.

‘Maybe even Lowe doesn’t know.’

Those soldiers are not going to subjugate the Demon King now. They are simply being pushed into limbs to become a foothold for heroes.

Ashua, who had not been able to see it at all, made up his mind once more and opened his mouth.

“Then let’s get rid of that bomb’s magic at the very least. This is not it!”

“Shut up. speak quietly Lowe is listening.”

Ashua and Aurelia glanced at Lowe. Fortunately, he didn’t seem to hear because he was talking to the warriors.

“·········Whew. They are also those who have swords with the determination to protect the empire. How can you do this crazy thing without giving them a chance to fight!”

“Ha, then I will ask you, Ashua. Do you think you can scratch the demon lord with that force?”

“Yeah…”

Ashua closed his mouth to speak. And then I couldn’t open it and fell asleep.

Aurelia took the opportunity to assert her opinion.

“If this was a problem that could be solved with such an army, wouldn’t that Demon King have been a problem for hundreds of years? By the way, the Demon Lord is alone, so I brought only you.”

“So are you going to make them die?”

“Why is that a dog death? No matter how much the demon lord, he wouldn’t be able to withstand tens of thousands of bombs. I’ll take the opportunity to seal it, so the dead soldiers won’t be dissatisfied.’

Crazy, Ashua held back as he tried to say that.

It was an operation that could not be conceived with a general mindset.

Surely, as she said, no matter how much the Demon King alone, thirty thousand soldiers would not be able to injure her.

‘Because the six of us barely sealed it. But there might be a good chance if Rowe and I are working together!’

Lowe’s skills seemed to overlap with Cael’s. So, if the two of you stand in the vanguard and others support you, it’s worth trying even if you’re a demon lord.

But Aurelia seemed unwilling to lean on that possibility. A sure and safe victory. That was what she wanted.

‘Is there no way.’

Ashua let out a sigh as he saw the soldiers making a determined expression.

If you go that way, you will die without even knowing why you are dying. Not even a corpse will be left behind.

“If it bothers you that much, you go too. I’ll send it to you if you want.”

At that moment, Aurelia was at a loss for words at the coldly thrown words.

But even as Ashua stared at her, Aurelia snorted.

“Otherwise, shut up and go.”

“·················ogue.”

While Ashua bit his lip and said nothing, he arrived at his destination.

bum bum.

Aurelia took the lead and gave orders to the soldiers.

“Heroes. When you valiantly drive down the Demon King according to our strategy, I and the heroes will seal the Demon King with this holy sword.”

Aurelia raised her morale by raising her holy sword that radiated pure white light.

As she expected, exclamations broke out among the soldiers.

“But don’t forget. Although the chosen one for this holy sword is the hero, the fact that everyone standing on this earth today is a hero. Heroes of the Empire. I believe you will all come back safely!”

“Wow aa!!”

At Aurelia’s benevolent words, the soldiers went wild with their swords high in the sky.

And Ashua, who was constantly conflicted by seeing them. Aurelia poked him in the side and spoke out.

“The decision is yours. Ashua.”

Are you going to drive them alone? Or will you be with them yourself? Hearing Aurelia’s words, he made a decision after long deliberation.

“Soldiers… wait in the forest and follow the instructions of the commander of each unit to attack the demon king. We will wait here and try to seal the demon king’s gap.”

The soldiers shouted at Ashua’s words, but Aurelia, who was beside him, laughed at him.

He couldn’t respond to it. After all, he’s no different from her.

The soldiers began to enter the forest at the command of each commander.

“The commanders of each unit should be able to attack in unison at the signal of the mage.”

“all right!”

According to the scouts, the Demon King is now coming from beyond this forest.

If there was a melee in the forest, the movement lines could be entangled or the demon king could escape, so she was going to attack right before she entered the forest.

Thirty minutes after the execution of the operation, reports were heard that units had arrived at each location.

After receiving the report from the mages of each unit, the hero Zerpa reported to Aurelia.

“As of this time, all units are on standby at their positions.”

“great. So where is the Demon King now?”

“The scouts report that they are still approaching the forest.”

“Then it will start slowly. Jerpa. When the battle begins, tell all the mages to leave the ranks. And when I signal, all at once… you know?”

At Aurelia’s words, Zerpa stuttered and barely nodded.

“Yes, yes.”

“Fufufu. Only now can I break this damn affair.”

Aurelia couldn’t hide her excitement and smiled.

Ashua and Zerpa, who knew all the details of the operation, felt terrified to see her like that.

Soon all the soldiers over there will die without knowing why. All of them have parents and children.

Even though they came together with the intention of defending the country. Ashua could hardly raise his head.

But even as he did this, time continued to pass.

“Have you not reported to the scouts yet?”

After waiting like that for tens of minutes, the scouts are still in the dark.

When Aurelia couldn’t stand it, Zerpa answered with a tilted head.

“yes. There are no reports yet.”

“No, you have come at an incredible speed so far, so why did it take so long all of a sudden? i’m dying of boredom Are you sure of the information?”

“Ah, maybe the Demon King is also slowly becoming wary.”

“ha. It will be all night.”

While Aurelia was looking at the sky and lamenting, Ashua suddenly had something to worry about.

‘Is that demon king an existence that could be easily tracked down?’

If you think about it, all the actions of the Demon King have been reported up to now. In other words, the demon king did not notice the existence of the scouts.

‘·······It doesn’t make sense.’

that monarch It was a monster that had ruled the continent for hundreds of years, and sealed it only when the six people, including Kael, had to stick together.

Does it make sense that such a demon king simply did not notice the mage’s pursuit? Shouldn’t it be killed or at least ostracized?

When the Demon King, who was approaching the capital for the first time, turned around, the scouts lost her whereabouts at once.

But now, her location was being reported in detail one by one.

‘It’s not like I’m trying to tell you where I am…’

“hi.”

Just then, someone from behind greeted me.

Next to her is Aurelia. A party of knights and warriors in front. So it’s normal for there to be no one behind you.

So, who is the woman who just said hello?

“Now, I have the names Aurelia and Lowe. hand!”

familiar speech. Even after 5 years, a voice I can’t forget.

As soon as Ashua heard it, he drew out his sword before anyone else.

He was the only one who was more experienced than anyone here and knew the devil well, so he was able to respond immediately to that voice.

Before he could look back, he swung his sword towards the source of the voice.

Chaeeng-

and there,

“Devil······!”

As expected, the demon king Lucia was blocking his sword there.