Sent To Isekai As Demon King's
Eps 5: Red Skull Tribe I
“That's because, the Zaenia Empire once ruled the entire continent.” Answer Hana. “Two times.”
“A– What?!” Laciel was surprised to hear that.
“Even the calendar was taken from his name as well. Calendar Zaenium. 1 month round is 1 month time. And 12 months in a year.” Hana explained. “It all started from the first years of Zaenium.” Hana explained as she walked outside. Walk while spending time chatting.
“Well, the point is, a nobleman from the north who was fought by his own kingdom, then won the battle. Then, because of his ambition, he intended to rule over all the kingdoms under his imperial flag. Well, even though it can only be done by his grandson who has similar ambitions.” Hana stop. “There's something in front.”
They had already walked quite far from the South Gate and had already reached the border of Redwood Forest, a forest located in southwest Blackwood County. It is so named because the leaves of all the plants there are red with pale white stems.
For some reason, the tree was somewhat similar to the maple trees in my previous world. Inner Laciel.
“Grrr ...”
A growl rang out on the sidelines the sound of the crushed dry leaves being stepped on. From behind the shadow of the forest, a silhouette appeared. It was a sharp-fingered tiger. Its two upper fangs were sticking out because of its enormous size.
“It was Blade Tiger (Tiger Sword). Two fangs can be used as swords. But his power is huge. It takes a group of C-rank Adventurers to be able to defeat him. We better buy some time and .. hyah!”
While Hana was still talking, Laciel pulled her back. His face looks serious.
This ... This is the monster of the game. Why is it here?
Laciel pointed his finger forward.
“A– I know you're strong. But ...” Hana yelled annoyed at being pulled back just like that.
“Khafirium. Fear.” He muttered his spell.
A red magic circle the size of a basketball appeared before him. And after the spell was over, a small wave moved and headed towards the tiger.
Bruk!
The tiger threw itself on the ground. His tail twitched like a cat asking to be petted by its owner.
“E– Uh?! A– What really happened?” Hannah asked in astonishment.
“I scared him with magic.” Laciel replied indifferently. Actually, in the game Zaenia 5, Blade Tiger is one of the choices of animal mounts. In addition to being strong and giving off an authoritative aura, the Tiger Blade had good fighting abilities and was easy to command.
Laciel approached the tiger, then stroked him.
“Now, you are my pet.” Laciel said with a smile. The tiger he bought was very happy, visible from the movement of his tail that moved quickly to and fro.
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They continued their journey deeper into the forest. The atmosphere there is similar to the conditions of autumn.
“Is it autumn now?” ask Laciel.
“No. Now is spring, year 1163 Zaenium.” Answer Hana. “Yes, this forest does always look like it is experiencing autumn all year.”
“Where do we walk now?”
“There is a report about the emergence of an Orc group near here. As a Veteran Adventurer, I get a mission to investigate and scout.” Obviously Hana.
“Hmm, where did they come from? Do they just exist?”
“Iya. In this world there are many gods, such as the God of Knowledge or the God of Systems. Well, it is the duty of the System God that governs life in this world. And the appearance of monsters and animals in an area is one such phenomenon.”
Monsters that spawn in a certain time. Then, it's getting more and more similar to the game.
“We are close. I can feel it.” Hana's words made Laciel wake up from her daydream.
They stopped and squatted down to scout. In front of the two of them was a territory inhabited by a group of Orcs. They cut down trees and cleared land for large tents with a diameter of 5 meters. If a tent was able to hold 4 Orcs, then the number of this group was around 40 Orcs.
“They are very many. This army can definitely make a Count a hassle.” Hana said while noting important things to report.
Srak! Srak!
A series of bushes moved and made a sound. From there, two Orcs appeared. Their skin is red in color. This allowed them to easily hide in the forest. Their armour and accessories are also partly made of white bones and are similar in color to tree trunks. This made Laciel and Hana unaware of them.
“Includers!” yelled one of the Orcs telling his flock.
A slash!
Laciel slashed at him who was shouting with his sword. The Orc's body was split in two vertically as easily as butter was cut by a hot knife.
“Very noisy once.” Grumpy Laciel. His voice sounded cold.
“A– Aaa ..”
The other Orc froze in place. He was surprised to see one of his friends just die with one strike.
Di– He's very strong. His inner.
It only took a few seconds for the Orcs to gather due to the screams of one of their friends. They were all seen surrounding the three intruders. Laciel's Tiger Blade growled, trying to protect his master. In this forest, he had the title as the King of the Forest. His title is not just a title. Eliminating a few orcs was easy for him. But it was another thing when there was one group of 40 Orcs.
Hana stood up terrified. Although he tried not to show it, his trembling legs could not lie. He took cover behind Laciel's shoulders.
One of the Orcs, who seemed to be the chieftain, advanced from the Orc group, facing off against Laciel. His body size is a little higher than the others. But what makes it striking is the sheer number of tattoos and bone accessories it has. Accessories in the form of necklaces and rings that rub against each other to make a sound.
“I am the chieftain of Orc Red Skull (Red Skull).” He introduced himself. The Red Skull's name probably comes from a skull of a fanged animal that was on his right shoulder. “Who are you, manu ... Guh, si– who are you, Devil?!”
“I– Devil?” the question was heard everywhere, and Hana was no exception.
The Laciel Race since in this world was a High-level Devil. The aura he exuded was a demonic aura. But only a few people can feel it. One of them was Hana and the Orc chieftain. Of course, other people as well as ordinary Orcs could not feel it because of Laciel's own aura he had covered up since before meeting the bodyguard troops in the Blackwood Forest.
“What are you doing here? This land is very far from the Demon Kingdom, isn't it?” the Orc chieftain asked. His face looked frightened and pale.
“A– What do you mean devil? Hey, are you really the devil?” ask Hana.
Hearing the Orc's words, Laciel could only grin inwardly.
I didn't expect that there would be many people who would know my identity this quickly. If an Orc chieftain whose strength was only this much could tell, then surely someone else who was stronger could sense it faster. I had to hide my aura even more tightly. Otherwise, I would most likely be in trouble.
“Well, how else. Since it's been discovered, then I'll admit it. I am a High-Ranking Devil, Laciel. I didn't think you could figure it out. Even my friends can only sense my magic energy.” Laciel admitted.
“So, how about we talk for a while.”
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Two luxurious-looking horse carriages were making their way closer to the North Gate of Blackwood County. And the one who led the escort force was Deputy Commander Zirka who served the family of Count Virmanda.
“Finally to also.” Mumbled.
He kept saying so even though Blackwood County was not his destination, but just a stopover. He said so because of the fatigue his physical and mental experience after dealing with two dangers at once. Although he can escape both dangers.
“Young Miss, we have reached Blackwood County.” Zirka spoke to someone who was in the horse-drawn carriage.
Window's open. The face of a beautiful girl.
“Have you heard from Commander Argus, Zirka-san?” ask Isabella de Virmanda.
“It ...”
Zirka's words came to a halt as one of her subordinates shouted, “See! That was Commander Argus.” While pointing towards them came earlier from the Blackwood Forest.
Komadan Argus and some of his cavalry subordinates came quickly. Their horses ran. Their horse's breath was heavy as they stopped near Isabella's horse carriage.
“Young Miss, I have returned.” Argus said with a heavy breath. “Despite having to face a dragon or demon king though, we will come back to you.”
Isabella smiles to see Argus can return safely.
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