33 The start of early invasion

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It took almost half a day to get everyone to gather the hall. These royals don't seem to care about others at all. They made the soldiers and the maids wait for them for whole two hours. I don't mind, but it is the fact that I am present, made me undergo the weirdest situation ever.

These people feared me, but they have such loyalty for the Gwendal king in such they force themselves to standby at their place. I could walk away. I could is the question here. I was feeling bored thus I slowly walk around the place and stare at each of their eyes to see their reaction.

The result? I got entertained, I think I might have awakened my sadistic side. They look as if they were about to die. I somehow respect them, the way they stood their ground even though I am like their worst nightmare.

After the rest of the royalty arrive on the scene, the soldiers and maids quickly finish up what they need to do and immediately disappear. I wonder why they fear me.

I received a logical but questionable answer.

[User, your magic power is getting stronger by the day.]

You mean, I look like a monster to them?

[Not a monster, a real demon king.]

…. So it's not because of the rumor at all?

[Yup]

What the f*ck why didn't you tell me sooner?

[You didn't ask.]

I almost facepalm myself but manage to stop the urge of doing so. I quickly made all of them stand together side by side. Putting the mirror in front was a good idea but also a bad one. Eliza, Amanda and their mother kept changing pose and type of hairstyle till the maids in charge of them look dead tired.

Finally, after the so-called family photo, I ask Amanda, but she told me;

"I thought you were doing it intentionally?"

"Huh?"

"Isn't that's your plan? To make everyone hate you so that you won't be disturb."

Oi, I do not even have any idea on how to use magic power. What's the point then? It's a blessing in disguise I guess? Even though she told me that I should practice on retracting back the magic power around me.

I've got no idea, Shana also gave up on me after trying for five days straight. I couldn't even feel any magic power. I feel like I should make the greatest armor and go to the frontlines. I was told that my magic power could pressure any of the monsters that is rank B and below.

The only problem, friendly fire. I can't control anyway.

I thought back, I am lucky to have kidnapped by the butler Rico. I was told that he went to accompany the commander at the western border because Eliza suddenly rarely visit there.

I also manage to sell away all the items that I had carve including the prince ones. I still don't know his name though. There are various things that I still haven't done yet. Checking out how the orphanage is doing, I heard they are open, but there are no children that are brave enough to register.

The leader of the caretaker told Shana about how we should go and kidnapped them. I wonder what Shana did to make them be what they are today. In any case, it's one week left before the winter season, but I felt as if something bad is coming.

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"General! I found traces of orcs two hundred meters out north."

"This is worse than I thought. Tell the messenger to go to the Henson Kingdom and quickly report of this news."

"Right away Sir!"

"Is something the matter sir Anderson?"

"You are still here Jason? Shouldn't you be reporting back to the guild?"

"I believe the more, the merrier and hey the wife of the demon king is here if anything happens to you. Gwendal might not exist."

"Hahaha very funny."

"I am not joking at all general."

"… Eh?"

"Your husband magical powers are getting stronger and stronger by the day. Everyone tends to avoid the palace right now."

"He is not evil Jason. My husband won't kill any innocent!"

"This is not the matter of conscious or unconscious sir Anderson. The nobles started buying homes near our guild to avoid his magical power."

"… Tell me you're joking right?"

"…..I wish. Hey, I can't believe the people in the palace still able to hold on."

"I wonder what he is doing right now…"

"Sir! I have a message from the king!"

"Report!"

"The king wants you to retreat to the kingdom immediately. Western border has been conquered."

"W-What!? R-Repeat that again!"

"Western border has been conquered. Princess Eliza was not present when the attack happens. The commander is currently injured, and many of our soldiers have either been killed or captured."

"….SH*T."

"INCOMING GUYS!"

"Now what?"

"A flock of wyverns is coming our way!"

"What are they doing here?"

"Jason you help them retreat while I hold them off."

"Fine! But don't get kill alright!?"

"Heeeh I won't, now go! I will be back to defend the kingdom. It is my duty after all."

"Damn it. Without the commander, there's aren't anyone that could command a big army. It's all up to me huh."

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*Bells chiming non-stop

What the heck is going on?

The door to my room was knocked down.

"Master are you here!?"

Hey… Can you guys? Please for the love of god, open the door normally? Why do I have to keep changing my door precisely because of your impatience? This is unbecoming of you, nobles…

Oh, it's Shana… Wait, since when she got the courage to smash down doors?

"MASTER!? What are you doing?"

"….Oh sorry, what's up?"

"...…..Master have you heard the bell?"

"Yup. Do you know the reason why they ring it? Is it a celebration?"

"….Yeah… Erm. To celebrate the invasion of monsters coming in waves."

"Ohhh… Wait. Isn't that bad?"

"Yeah, but my master seems to not worry about anything."

"I'm scared alright… What can I do though? Is there a bomb shelter for somewhere we can hide?"

"… What's a bomb shelter master?"

"No… Pretend you never heard that from me."

"…"

"SHANA! Where are you!?"

"KIRI I'm here!"

"We got to go now!"

"Master! Follow me!"

"Oh, oh okay."

We run out of the room and meet up with someone name Kiri. Oh it's a maid, is it Shana friend?

"Shana run! There's a demon behind you!"

Ekk! I quickly turn around to find out there's no one behind me. Don't tell me it's an invisible one? Turning back to see Kiri looking straight at me with her eyes wide open and looking very terrified of me. Oh, it's just me…

On the other hand, Shana was trying to hold back her laughter. Soldiers were pouring out from the various room and thought there were demons, but upon seeing my presence, they quickly make themselves disappear.

Kiri though… Find herself very clueless about the situation.

"W-Why… Are the soldiers not attacking him?"

"Pfft…."

"Shana…"

This is not the time to be laughing, girl. Sounds of an explosion were heard from the background. Did the monster arrive at the palace already? That's efficient of them. Why is this maid so clueless about me?

"She was just hired."

"…. Oh"

That explains a lot. Is it because of the rising trend of people stop working from the palace, that they were forced to hire people and not to tell them about my situation?

Amanda did try to solve my problems by enchanting a barrier in my room to conceal my magic power, but my door was burst open so…

"Kiri, let me introduce my master to you. His name is Raul Evergreen."

"…. Shana, your master is a demon?"

"….Pft…"

"Oi…"

"Sorry master, I couldn't help it. Kiri, my master, is not a demon. He is a normal human just like us."

"T-Then…"

"My master has a little problem controlling his power."

"That's not little Shana…"

"Nice to meet you Kiri, I …"

"EKKK!! Ah… S-Sorry…"

I'm speechless, can you don't suddenly scream girl? Fine, we shouldn't waste our time introducing each other anyway.

"Where are we running off to?"

"Follow me, master! Princess Amanda told me to bring you to her room. There's an underground passage. It is also to help out to conceal your power."

"Oh sure."

"P-P-Princess Amanda? I-I finally get to see her!?"

Her idol?

~

There were soldiers giving way to us as we run towards Amanda room. Her room is protected by various ranks of magicians. She is one of the most powerful and useful people in the kingdom. It is a shame that she does not have the ability to fight.

Amanda looked relief as she saw us running towards her. Meanwhile, I was…

"Raul? Did something happen while you are coming this way? You looked exhausted.

My stamina is killing me. Why can't I at least strengthen myself?

"I'm alright, just catching my breath."

"P-P-P-Princess!"

Kiri immediately bows towards Amanda.

"Greetings, Raul quick follow me."

"Alright, Amanda."

"Eh!?"