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Former General Is Undead Knight (Web Novel) - Volume 4, Chapter 6: Devil’s Piper Regimentation
Volume 4, Chapter 6: Devil’s Piper Regimentation
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Currently, in the unused underground cellar of the grand cathedral, three figures had a secret meeting.
The first person had a huge body clad in black armor.
The second person was a short, lightly equipped woman.
The third person was a tall and lanky man.
「Behind the scenes, preparations went according to the plan. The leader of our 『Devil’s Piper』, the 『Immortal King』, has already finished the preparations to send the 『Mithril Giant』 to the royal capital. There’s no need to make arrangements with more nobles. There has been unrest among our sponsors after Count Aubock’s and Viscount Le Gael’s cases.」
The man with a huge body, clad in black armor, reported this to the other two.
It was probably because of the armor, his deep tenor voice sounded like a devil’s growl.
「The people of this kingdom are fools, but it doesn’t change the fact that those madmen from the inquisition squad are troublesome enemies. Though we can ignore those rabid dogs, if there’s even a slight chance that can be used by this kingdom… We have to get rid of them before moving the 『Mithril Giant』, thus ensuring our absolute victory. As such, the assassination of Cardinal Zebedai and the Four Great Sages of the Holy City of Heinstia is in fact our last job.」
They were members of the Eight Wise Men of 『Devil’s Piper』.
The man in black armor was called 『Knight of Blood Mist』. He was the right-hand man of the leader of 『Devil’s Piper』, the 『Immortal King』, since the the formation of the organization. Some rumors said that he had been living for hundreds of years.
They planned to destroy the strongest sorcery organization in the kingdom, the inquisition squad, before they launched an all-out attack to topple Regios Kingdom.
An average sorcerer would not stand a chance fighting against the inquisition squad members and would only die in vain.
In addition, the 『Inquisition Squad』 could work as if they were killing machine when compared to the sorcery of 『Devil’s Piper』 which was more lively.
That was why, no matter how many second-rate sorcerers stood before them, they would be butchered like pigs by the inquisition squad.
Not to mention that they lost a lot of sorcerers from their internal organization, the 『Angel of Death』 due to the incident in the territory of Viscount Le Gael, four of the Eight Wise Men of 『Devil’s Piper』 would lead the attack.
「…Unfortunately, my adorable bug will lead as the vanguard. They’re far more useful than those second-rate sorcerers. after all.」
The lanky man spoke with a dumbfounded voice.
He sat in an ancient-looking chair that looked like it was about to crumble while patting a huge bug around half heinz (half meter) wide.
「Well, do as you wish. I also think that you can do a much better job than those people. Both of us are immortal, after all. The problem is… Will the 『Queen and Knight』 come? Even an old veteran like me has never seen them before. They really are sloppy.」
「Don’t say that, 『Gu』. They are just whimsical—and not the brightest if I have to add. They did come to this city, but… I doubt they will aid us. But their combat prowess rivals that of us here.」
「…Don’t put me on the same level as those people. Honestly, I’m fed up with those cheeky brats called 『Ugly Corpse Old Man』 and 『Laughing Clown』. Look at them, crushed like bugs, ain’t it? So stop adding more and more annoying small fries like them.」
The 『Gu』 with the appearance of a youth sneered as spoke and then looked at the only woman among them.
「Well… I can’t deny that those people still have a ways to go before they can reach your level. It’s getting harder and harder to find those with strength comparable to you and me. That’s why, will you at least get along as fellow users of secret arts?」
「…Thank you very much.」
The woman replied with a nonchalant tone.
「Anyhow, this organization and the method of our movement, everything is in accordance to the 『Immortal King』. And I’m here to make sure that everything follows the will of the『Immortal King』. I’ve no intention to be a showoff. The generals will be 『Gu』 and 『Rose of Subkingdom』 with me as your aide. Your sorceries are more suited for large-scale massacre, after all. Let’s use this place as a warning and trample them underfoot.」
The man in black armor said this.
「…Leave it to me.」
The lips of the woman called 『Rose of Subkingdom』 formed a smile as she spoke.
「They’re getting cocky because of 『Ugly Corpse Old Man』 and 『Spinner of the Truth』. I’m gonna teach those sorcerers the meaning of true terror. You guys do your best as the vanguard. Leave the Four Great Sages and Zebedai to me. I’m gonna make them suffer to the point that they curse their own god and their mothers who gave birth to them.」
The man raised the huge bug on his arm, set aside its wings, and took a bite out of its back.
The bug’s legs wriggled violently as its bodily fluids dripped out from its gouged back.
「Finally, I can go all out after dozens of years.」
The man threw an insect to the floor.
The insect tried to get up while moving its slender legs, but many small insects came out from its torn belly. Thus, the larger insect became nutrients for the little ones.
The man scooped its remains, dropped them on his long tongue, and swallowed.
The man then brushed the little one with his index finger.
「There, there, good chi~ld. Now let’s use this basement that I prepared. Meanwhile, you guys can spend your time freely till I return.」
「…Come to think of it, I heard that a strange undead rampaged in Viscount Le Gael’s territory. Just in case, please be careful.」
「You’re the one who should be careful. Though I’ve confirmed that you’re the user of insect curse sorcery, that fellow strength is no joke. But it’s still much better than fighting you. Though I feel bad for both me and that fellow, we’re invulnerable.」
