Chulidis and Ariel ultimately disagreed.
"Since you don't plan to help, then don't get in my way!" the Dragon God warned.
Although he already planned to take action, just as Ariel worried, he was also afraid of D settling scores afterward, so he planned to initially guide the Hero to deal with that one young girl. The Hero, who now possesses the Holy Sword, is fully capable of completing this task as long as he grasps the timing, but if Ariel interferes in this matter, the Hero might not even be able to pass the hurdle of Ariel's subordinates.
Furthermore, what Chulidis didn't say was that he thought highly of the Hero; if the world is successfully saved this time, he believed that the humans of the future, under the leadership of this Hero, would not repeat their past mistakes.
"..."
Hearing Chulidis's warning, Ariel ultimately fell silent. She did not reply to Sophia's communication because that one guy had already made up his mind. Even if she sent out subordinates, they would likely be intercepted and killed midway by that one guy.
"You really slept at a bad time. What kind of secret is hidden on that one young girl? Why do you want to protect her, and why do they think that one young girl can save this world?" Ariel didn't know why Chulidis was so certain that sacrificing that one young girl could save the world. Was it a hint from the Goddess? But the Goddess should have no autonomous consciousness right now.
Furthermore, she hadn't received this kind of news at all.
Even though she was still within the system's specifications.
Was it because she discovered Little White's involvement that she deemed herself untrustworthy? Ariel looked at her system panel; her determination to rescue her surely couldn't lose to that fellow Chulidis, so why hadn't she received a message? Was that message really sent by the Goddess?
She reached out and wiped away the panel.
Ariel let out a sigh.
"Forget it, do as you please; I can't control you anyway." If she were strong enough to win, she definitely would have ripped Chulidis's legs off just now.
But what could she do if she couldn't beat him?
Chulidis was now nominally her Legion Commander, her subordinate. Although that guy didn't look strong at all, he was, after all, a True Dragon God.
"Little White, don't blame me in the future; it's really not that I don't want to help..."
Ariel seemed to be able to imagine how Little White would go berserk after waking up.
Although she didn't know the relationship between Little White and that young girl, Little White was indeed very concerned about her. One must know that the reason they could monitor that girl's home was all thanks to Little White's contribution. However, Little White's original purpose was to better protect the girl, but now Chulidis was using it against her. If the Little White that woke up could beat him, she would definitely tear that dragon apart and eat him alive!
"Balto."
Ariel contacted a cadre under her command, and a Demon Race man appeared on the large screen of the round table.
"Lord Demon Lord, what are your orders?"
"You've been quite idle lately; those who don't know better would think you're on an outing rather than fighting a war." Ariel flashed a smile. "Who gave you permission to fool around on the front lines?! Although I said the front could be slowed down for now, I never said you could relax to the point of letting the enemy's main force retreat!"
"I wouldn't dare!" Balto lowered his head in fear, wondering who had provoked this lady.
"You still dare say you wouldn't?! Why is it that the Hero can run back to the continent, yet you haven't even captured a single fortress on the front line?!"
"...I don't know where you received your information, but the Hero's figure was recently seen appearing on the city walls." Balto quickly made an excuse.
Ariel laughed.
"Are you questioning me, Balto?"
"This subordinate absolutely has no such intention; I just didn't expect the Human Race to be so cunning as to use such a strategy!" Balto's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
"Then you know what to do now, right?"
"Yes, this subordinate will definitely capture the fortress!"
Although Balto felt the current pace was fine and didn't result in many casualties, Lord Ariel had personally spoken, and they had no choice. Compared to facing Lord Ariel's Wrath, it was much gentler to charge in and slaughter humans.
He didn't want a quick death; Ariel was serious about wanting to destroy the Demon Race. Between total annihilation and a portion surviving, was there even a choice?
Besides, as long as they won, the more humans died, the fewer demons would have to die!
As a member of the Demon Lords Army, Chulidis received orders from the headquarters. Seeing the Demon Lords Army intensify its offensive, how could he not know that Ariel was doing this intentionally to spite him?
"You're too late. Besides, even if the fortress is captured, as long as I don't let the Hero know the news here, it'll be fine." He was determined to let the Hero deal with that girl; no one could ruin his plan!
...Inside the villa.
Tsukasa looked at Sophia, who was tapping her head over there, wondering what this Vampire was up to again.
"Strange, is there such a thing as a bad signal? Hey, Lord Demon Lord!" Sophia had waited a long time without receiving a reply from the Demon Lord.
Although she felt it was unlikely.
Could the signal really be bad?
Damn it, this thing is installed in my head; only the Master has a way to check if it's malfunctioning.
She couldn't even take it out unless she blew her own head off for a forced removal.
"What on earth are you doing?"
"Don't bother me; I'm having some trouble here, I can't contact Lord Demon Lord."
Sophia was still tapping away at her head.
Tsukasa heard her answer.
She realized a few things.
She narrowed her eyes.
It wasn't that she couldn't be contacted.
But rather that the other side was deliberately ignoring the message, right?
It seemed her guess was correct; her premonition indeed had a connection to the Demon Lord's side. Perhaps this time, it really was possible that the Demon Lord was coming to kill her.
"So strange."
Sophia was still there doubting if there was a malfunction.
Tsukasa considered how to set up a trap.
First, she couldn't fight here, even though this was her Mage Tower and offered great bonuses.
But the Hero had the invincible Holy Sword.
In this kind of place, it would actually be easier for the Hero to perform. To fight, she should find an open space; that way, when the Hero intended to use the Holy Sword, she could stop him in time. She absolutely must not fight the Hero in a place with obstacles, because once the opponent found an opportunity to release the Holy Sword, she would be finished.
So, she would set up a teleportation magic at the entrance, choosing that open grassland near the Elf Forest as the location. There would be no obstacles to exploit there.
Then, to ensure a certain kill, she would prepare an altar there—a magic ritual altar that could speed up casting and strengthen the power of spells.
She hoped the Hero's investigation would give her enough time to prepare. When the time came, she planned to open the door and use Twilight to welcome these unwelcome guests, the Hero's party!
A small gift (Twilight).
A humble token of respect.
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