The Devil King's General actually went to a beginner village like Axel just because they had nothing to do!?
If this had happened in the past, it would have made people laugh out loud. After all, the Devil King's Generals are incredibly powerful, almost akin to natural disasters. Even in the Kingdom of Belzerg, renowned for its military strength, there are only a few humans who can match their power! All humans can do is hold their ground and gather their strength.
Thus, in the long history of the war against the Devil King's army, there has never been a record of a Devil King's General being defeated.
Of course, just because no Devil King's General has ever gone to a beginner village before, it doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. Now, the information written right before our eyes shows that a Devil King's General went to a beginner village because they had nothing to do!
But, if you think about it, there's actually a reasonable explanation for why a Devil King's General would go to a beginner village.
After all, the strong warriors on the human frontlines are the beginners and weaklings who have gone through fierce battles and leveled up one by one. Even though the beginners in the beginner village seem weak and seemingly useless in war, in reality, each one is a potential candidate to be sent to the battlefield in the future!
Without beginner villages like Axel, there would be no novice adventurers; and without novice adventurers, the supply of fresh blood for the strong warriors would dry up!
So, this situation has the entire kingdom in a tizzy!
"It's just that the attacks from the Devil King's army on the frontlines have not only not decreased, but have even increased, causing the kingdom's forces to start running low on troops. We don't have any extra manpower to send to Axel..."
"Moreover, even if there were reserve troops, there might not be anyone willing to accept the task of facing a Devil King's General..."
Yes, this is the reason why the kingdom feels so pressured.
Not sending reinforcements is not an option, but sending reinforcements is also impossible. What should we do? This problem is almost driving Claire to frustration!
If only there were someone with enough single combat strength to face a Devil King's General, and who didn't have any other jobs, that would be a great help...
Such a person certainly exists in the kingdom, and they are near Claire!
"Claire... how about I go and provide assistance..." Iris made this request... no! It should be a plea! For a princess of the kingdom, having to ask for permission like this is truly shocking!
"No! Princess Iris! Your noble body could get hurt, and we wouldn't know what to do! If you leave the kingdom, the entire kingdom will be in chaos! Please don't say such things again!"
Before Iris could finish speaking, Claire immediately cut her off, with a protective attitude like a mother hen protecting her chick, making people only able to smile wryly.
Iris could only sigh, her sapphire-like eyes welling up with tears, making anyone who saw her feel pity.
But this action wasn't because her request was denied, as she was already used to rejection. She always lived according to others' expectations.
What made her sad was because she knew how much damage the presence of a Devil King's General in Axel would cause, and how many people would die, causing their families to be destroyed!
And as a princess of this kingdom, she should step forward to protect them, but now she is just sitting here quietly like someone who is being protected.
This makes Iris's heart very tormented!
'Goddess Eris! Please save the people of Axel!'
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It has been three days since Ethan decided to face the Devil King's General.
These three days weren't because he changed his mind, afraid of the Devil King's General and chose to avoid the battle.
These three days were used by him to prepare before facing the Devil King's General.
After all, this battle is the strongest enemy they have faced since coming to this other world!
Outside the city of Axel, to the north, there is a hill.
On that hill, there is an ancient abandoned castle.
This ancient abandoned castle is said to have belonged to a very famous great noble.
Unfortunately, this great noble later fell into poverty, and his entire family fled the kingdom, leaving this castle in ruins.
Under normal circumstances, around this abandoned castle, there should be many monsters roaming.
However, since the Devil King's General came and occupied it, the weak monsters around the castle have almost disappeared, even the fairly strong monsters have left here, taking over the territories of the weak monsters, which also caused the adventurers in Axel to now have difficulty finding food.
Because of this, around the castle, there is now a disturbing atmosphere of desolation.
"Is this the place?" Ethan broke the silence, he changed his ordinary metal armor to a black armor filled with holy power, his hands not only holding the Demon Sword he always carried, but also carrying Gram on his back!
"I can feel the evil aura... it seems this is the place..." Eris, wearing a holy nun's robe, looked at the ancient castle with a cold expression.
"The Devil King's General! How strong? If we win, I can show off in front of Megumin!" Yunyun, who looked both scared and excited, gripped her magic staff tightly.
"Everyone ready?" After scanning the surroundings, Ethan turned his attention to Yunyun and Eris, while starting to gather magic energy.
Eris was the first to react, she raised her hand.
*BLING!*
Bright magic light shone in Eris's hand.
"Muscle enhancement!"
"Speed enhancement!"
"Defense enhancement!"
"Stamina enhancement!"
"Physical resistance!"
"Magic resistance!"
"Blessing!"
Chanting the magic spells, bright light shone on Ethan, Yunyun, and Eris's bodies.
Almost all of their abilities increased, even the strange luck could be enhanced, truly amazing!
"Wow, my body feels so strong!" Yunyun marveled at the changes within herself.
Eris also felt proud, because in the whole world, there are only a few who can use so many support spells at once without difficulty, besides Eris.
"Alright! Let's begin!"