7th Demon Prince Jilbagias' Chronicle of Demon Kingdom Toppling-Chapter 140: Circumstance And Assumption

１４０．Circumstance And Assumption

「Well then, be careful and have a good day.」

We were entering the forest while being sent off by Platy.

This training ground had a lot of ups and downs, with seemingly endless groves of trees.

Since the trees had been thinned out to some extent, It wasn't a dense primaeval forest, but it was still really dark at night. If I wasn't a demon race, I might not be able to see anything in this darkness…

The demon race had eyes that could see in the dark.

The sounds of our footsteps crunching through the underbrush were mixed with our armour's jarring sound.

Everyone was fully equipped, ready for battle. Since this was the first day of the training, the objective was simple: form a line, and traverse the training ground all the way till the exit.

After that――

「Ma~n, Your Highness' armour is really incredible!!」

Alvar Auril who was walking at the head of the formation turned around as he said so with sparkling eyes.

「Agreed, it's obviously a fine article right?」

I ran my finger on the silver scale mail I wore――

It's been a long time since the last time I wore this armour. This enchanted armour is made with Faravugi's scale, 【Sindikaios】. The silver scales glowed brightly in the dark.

In addition to this scale mail, I also wore a bandana as a head protector and held my Spear-Sword in my hand. Since this bandana was the only makeshift option, I might've to get one order made once I returned to the Demon King Castle.

By the way, the others were wearing helmets. It was designed to be worn by beastfolk, that's why there were holes for their ears, and their horns were left exposed.

I think it might be a good idea to sneak behind everyone and say 「Your horns are exposed…」

That matter aside, now there was something I had to tell them about the armour.

「Since this is an armor that was made willingly by the dwarves, I made a vow to him that I won't hurt any dwarves while wearing this armor.」

I told them while making sure that my feet firmly stepped on the uneven ground or the tree's root.

「That's why my policy is to avoid combat with the dwarves, even in actual battle.」

「I see, I understand!」

「Your Highness! What is gonna happen if you, by some chance, break that vow?」

The happy-go-lucky Seyrey Night asked that question. It seems that he had already recovered from his earlier depression after Platy decided to have a bout with him after this marching training.

「When that happens, the magical power enchanted in this armor will dissipate, turning this armor into nothing more than a pile of rubbish scales.」

「Wow, that's a big deal!」

「We must not let such a precious item to become a pile of junk!」

「If the dwarves appeared, let us handle the situation!」

The three idiots yelled while raising their spears.

「The dwarves are too valuable to kill, it's safer to avoid any confrontation with them… But I'll leave the judgment to you guys if you meet them in a confined space.」 freёnovelkiss.com

I let out a chuckle. Honestly, I couldn't imagine the three idiots winning against dwarves armed with their inherited true strike.

Nevertheless, it was such an irony that thanks to this armor I didn't have to fight the dwarves. However… The same couldn't be said for my brethren, the human race.

That day steadily approaches with each passing training day.

「…」

I heaved a sigh for a change of pace since I couldn't help but think about such things.

It's been a while since we marched into the forest, but my footsteps were still light. Must be thanks to my dwarven-made enchanted armor, I felt as if there was no weight at all, weight aside, it feels as if it was supporting my body.

Normally, walking through the forest with full gears would sap my stamina, making my back and legs sore.

「The sweats is no joke…」

「Woah, my armor got entangled on a branch!」

「HEY WATCH YOUR SPEAR!」

――Just like them, the three idiots.

Unlike me, the trio who never had an expensive item was wearing chainmail(which looks like looted armor) and armor that looks like it was made from a combination of bone and steel. Since they wear helmets and carry spears, the total weight must be really heavy.

Thanks to that their movement was quite slow. Not to mention that we're marching through a mountainous forest. They were supposed to have combat experience, but they might be a typical demon race who was charging straight from the front, causing chaos for their clan.

On the other hand, Kvirtal who walked in front of me, and his subordinates who walked on my sides were clearly cautious and learnt how to move as a team. They had no problem even if they marched while wearing full armor.

In this area, the weight of their years of experience was revealed.

「――Let's take a short break.」

A while after that, seeing that the three idiots weren't as lively as when they first started, I spoke up first.

「Hee, a break at last.」

「It's hot!」

「Water, water…」

The three idiots were taking off their helmets as they leaned on the root of the tree and were drinking water from their flask. I sent a backward glance to them while taking a sip from my flask, just enough to wet my mouth.

『Still, it's boring.』

Ante was complaining inside me.

『You guys just keep walking non-stop and the unchanging scenery makes me wonder if you're walking toward the right direction.』

—Don't worry, I've confirmed our direction with a compass and a detailed map made by the night elf.

The map in my hand was an old map, but since there was measurement and the way to read the stars, it was a really good map.

—We're about to reach the end of the forest!

—… Is what I want to say.

『What do you mean?』

—Well, think about it for a minute.

—We're talking about Platy you know?

—Do you really think that she is the kind of person who will give us a training regiment that is akin to a picnic like this?

『I've never thought about that! Does that mean this will be marching under assumption of real combat?』

Maybe.

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――Kvirtal Reiju was observing Julbagias who acted nonchalantly despite replenishing his fluid.

（Uhm, there's no sign of danger…）

He felt nothing but admiration toward the prince ever since they entered the forest.

『―― As you've already been aware of, Jilbagias' fighting strength is top-notch.』

Platyfia summoned Kvirtal yesterday and said those words to him.

『However, that kid has yet to know how big the world is. Though he had no problem in his spearcraft, that was only under the assumption that he fought on levelled ground such as the training ground. However, you know just how unforgiving the situation during real combat is right?』

『Yes.』

『Since he is expected to raid the royal capital by next spring, I'm thinking about drilling all kinds of training for all situations. That's why I expect you to give him such experience.』

『I'll do my best to train him!』

――In short, Kvirtal's role in this training was to point out the part that Jilbagias lacking, and yet――

（It's as if he's a veteran warrior.）

He was at a loss for words.

He couldn't find any fault in Jilbagias during the march.

He never forgot to confirm their position during march so that they wouldn't end up wandering inside the forest, he never let his guard down with his step on unlevelled ground, he walked firmly on the ground.

There was no problem with his stamina, he was sweating a bit, but that's all. On top of replenishing his fluid carefully, he――

（Always scanning his surrounding…）

Never.

Let his guard down even in this situation.

Always scanning his surroundings so that he could adapt to any situation that might happen. His attention in this part was especially eerie.

（Is he really… Five years old? Impossible…）

He was wondering just where in the world did the prince learn this kind of knowledge. Even if he learnt the knowledge, it should take a long time to ingrain that knowledge into his body.

Or maybe, that's just how great the lineage of the Demon King was…

「Uhm, What's the matter, Kvirtal?」

Kvirtal's eyes met Jilbagias' when the former was pondering about such things.

「Nothing. I just think that you move really carefully as if you do not see this as a mere training.」

「Well. Considering my mother's personality, there's no way she's going to give such easy training.」

When he said "Such easy training"… Kvirtal was at a loss for words, but his subordinates were also looking at each other's face, seemingly having the same reaction as Kvirtal.

Only the three idiots saying 「As expected of His Highness」 or 「You're so cool…」 with a carefree look on their face. Properly speaking, Kvirtal's real job was to train the trio.

「Nevertheless, I've got this feeling that something is going to happen during this training, what do you think?」

Kvirtal was at loss for words again hearing Jilbagias asking such a question.

「… I agree with you. Do you have any plans?」

Hearing Kvirtal throw his question back, Jilbagias was smiling ear to ear while chugging a mouthful of water from his flask.

「… Come out already.」

Kvirtal couldn't do anything but smile wryly upon hearing that.

「Since it has already been exposed, I guess it can't be helped. Right――」

Swoosh.

The sound of something moving quickly.

「!!」

Jilbagias twisted his body immediately.

A moment later, an arrow stuck into the trunk he used to lean back against a moment ago with a "Thunk".

「――Such a plan.」

Kvirtal readied his spear.

「An ambush during a short break, is it?」

Muttered Jilbagias while adjusting his forehead protector. His subordinates took a stance with him in the center. The three idiots put on their helmets in a hurry and stood up immediately.

There was the sound of footsteps coming from inside the forest.

――Went through the training ground and safely left the forest.

That was the goal of today's training.

「They're coming.」

Low sounds resounded the moment Jilbagias said so.

That was the unique sound of a plucked bowstring――

The hail of arrows came out from the thicket and rained down upon them.

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