I Became the Youngest Summoner in the Strongest Guild

85. Transform the Avalon Empire!

85. Transform the Avalon Empire!

[Main scenario quest conditions have been met.]
[CHAPTER 1: Protect the Avalon Empire.]
[Time remaining until invasion begins: 119 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds]

Not much time remained for the main scenario quest.

Numerous travelers came up with countless hypotheses about what this could mean, but they were all just speculation.

There wasn't a single official statement, until the leader of the Red Revolution Group, Comrade Yuna, finally spoke up.

"We will not protect the empire."

With those words, many travelers were divided.

There were the romantics who shouted that a connection once made is not coincidence but fate.

And there were the realists who said they joined just for fun anyway, so of course they would actively participate in the main scenario quest.

The remaining romantic users followed Comrade Yuna on a long journey.

Without even knowing their destination.

"Comrade Yuna. I have a question."

"Please go ahead."

"Where are we going?"

Taking the remaining romantics somewhere, after marching for days and days, complaints started to surface one by one.

Many voiced the opinion that they should at least be told their destination to understand, so a representative approached Comrade Yuna to ask, but he was nervous.

Of course, with the snake coiled around her neck flicking its tongue and staring, it sent chills...

"I suppose it's about time I tell you. Would you gather everyone in one place?"

"Understood."

Gathering the numerous romantic travelers in one place, there were thousands of travelers even excluding the realists and those maintaining neutrality.

While the many gathered travelers were buzzing with conversation, silence fell in an instant when Comrade Yuna's voice came through a megaphone.

"Ah, comrades. It's good to see you. The reason I've called you all here is to explain why I didn't reveal our destination while we marched for days."

And the moment she raised one hand to the sky, an anomaly occurred.

The sky was cracking.

Even for a game, how is this possible?

Cracks started forming one by one, then with a loud shattering sound, the sky broke and beings revealed themselves from within.

Starting with a giant one-eyed monster, countless monsters revealed themselves, endlessly pouring out.

The travelers were frozen at that sight, and just as someone's scream was about to start them fleeing,

"Everyone, stay calm!"

With Comrade Yuna's shout, their bodies wouldn't move.

A skill that could restrain thousands of travelers in an instant.

While standing in place staring blankly, sweating nervously at the sight of the giant monsters descending to the ground, she took something out from her bosom.

"A red flag...?"

One by one, the monsters started taking out red flags.

And they put on red headbands.

"These are our comrades."

With those words, they felt a chill.

To have recruited monsters that strong.

Where on earth is the limit of our Comrade Yuna's abilities?

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Finally, that day arrived.

Countless travelers flocked to the imperial capital to protect the Avalon Empire.

Normally a place low-level travelers couldn't even dream of, it was temporarily opened due to the main scenario quest.

As a result, there was an enormous crowd.

[Main scenario quest conditions have been met.]
[CHAPTER 1: Protect the Avalon Empire.]
[Time remaining until invasion begins: 00 hours 00 minutes 59 seconds]

[Channels are being integrated due to the main quest.]

[CHAPTER 1: Protect the Avalon Empire.]
Invasion begins.

With those words, the imperial knights started to reveal themselves one by one.

The Avalon Empire, with its ten master-level knights and formidable military power, wouldn't just sit still after detecting an anomaly.

Ten master-level knights along with numerous troops were lined up and waiting.

Then came the sound of drums.

[Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom.]

At that moment, a report came to Duke Adonis Ether, known as the First Sword of the Avalon Empire and one of the ten masters, who was in overall command.

"Emergency! De-demons have appeared!"

"Th-that can't be... Why would demons invade the empire!"

Duke Ether hoped it wasn't true, but he had to accept it when he confirmed with his own eyes the group of demons approaching close enough to be visible.

He saw countless demons approaching while waving red flags.

...Wait, what are they waving as they approach?

Rubbing his eyes and checking again, the demons were wearing red headbands in addition to the red flags.

And there were humans mixed in here and there.

What on earth is going on?

"B-big trouble!"

"What is it now!?"

When his aide pointed to the sky, he looked up and at that moment,

He could see something appearing with an elegant figure from the sky that had shattered with fragments flying.

The appearance of the Demon King as described in literature.

Jet-black hair and huge horns.
Red eyes and alluring lips.
A beautiful woman wearing a black dress.

At the same time, as she raised her hand, two huge red moons rose in what had been a clear sky just moments ago.

And as demonic energy spread in all directions, his body felt as heavy as lead.

[Due to demonic energy, all stats are decreased by 50%.]

[Due to demonic energy, all stats are decreased by 80%.]

[Due to demonic energy, you enter an immobilized state.]

How are we supposed to stop this?

Just as he was filled with despair, a new being revealed itself.

Golden short hair shining brightly.
Blue eyes that looked mysterious.
A cute girl wearing strange clothes.

As his soul was about to leave his body at the sight of this unfamiliar yet somehow familiar-looking girl,

She put on a red headband, waved a red flag, and held something he'd never seen before in one hand as she shouted, her voice echoing throughout the empire.

"Transform the Avalon Empire!"

"Transform the Avalon Empire!"

"Transform the Avalon Empire!"

At the same time, the approaching demons and humans shouted too.

Fortunately, it seemed they had no intention of waging war, as they just kept shouting, but it felt like his ears would bleed.

"F-first, let's dispatch a negotiation team..."

"No, I'll go myself."

"But Duke!"

"Enough. There aren't many who can move right now anyway."

Due to the demonic energy, most soldiers couldn't move a single step from where they stood.

Even Duke Ether, a master-level swordsman, could barely move with trembling steps, so how much worse must it be for others?

Wrapping his body in magical power, he jumped down from the castle walls to the ground with a thud.

And as he approached the demons, the girl who had been waving a flag in the air just moments ago stood before him.

"I am Duke Adonis Ether, the one in charge."

"It's nice to meet you!"

The girl showing a bright smile.

Though he was sure he'd never seen her before, he felt affection towards her.

Does she have some strange ability? Or...

"I have come here representing the empire."

"Then that's great! We can proceed with negotiations smoothly."

And she took out a parchment from her subspace and handed it to me.

At this distance, I could take her life in an instant.

No, that would be impossible.

The moment my eyes met the being coiled around her neck,

I realized my thoughts were mistaken.

That's not just a snake. It's something hiding enormous power.

I received the parchment and checked its contents.

"Wh-what is this..."

"An hour should be enough time to think, right?"

"I need at least a month! N-no... I need ten days! His Majesty the Emperor's permission..."

"50 minutes."

I tried to buy as much time as possible, but the more I tried, the more the time decreased.

With no choice, I said I would report to His Majesty the Emperor and return, and the girl waved goodbye.

I moved my feet to the imperial palace, but His Majesty was nowhere to be seen.

"Where is His Majesty the Emperor!"

"W-well..."

I couldn't help but be shocked by the words of the soldier guarding the palace.

How could he abandon his people and flee?

Just the number of people in the imperial capital alone...

Have my eyes been blind knotholes all this time?

"Summon the generals at once."

"Yes, Duke!"

And soon after, the masters known as the Ten Swords of the Empire gathered in one place.

Their expressions darkened at the news of His Majesty's evacuation too.

"First, I'll share my thoughts."

I stated my position that we don't have many options in the current situation, so we should proceed with negotiations as much as possible.
Following my words, the other generals also judged that seeking a peaceful resolution rather than armed conflict would be better for the empire.
Accordingly, I presented a specific negotiation proposal.