All Warriors Are My Disciples

38. Nothing has changed, but it has to change

Something is wrong. Yes, this is clearly wrong.

It can be said that the appearance of fragments of demons is inevitable when looking at the results.

However, it cannot appear without any prognostic symptoms.

The world is running in exactly the same format as the game.

This is not a simple prediction, but while being taught by the master and raising disciples.

This is a conclusion based on various evidence as a result of observing the world at the same time.

– Fragments of demons can never appear unless the law of causation is established. –

The disciples have yet to inflict much harm on their enmity towards the world.

I heard that they are diligently beating monsters and punishing worshipers who have drunk them.

This alone is not enough to achieve the causal rate of summoning the demon fragments.

Just like the twins I encountered earlier, I have to punish those who are on the opposite side of the heroes.

It has to be at that level to get the result that the causal law matches and the fragments of the demon appear.

Devil’s Fragments are beings that are directly involved in the destruction of this world.

The developer was also aware of that part, so they were cautious about even introducing it into the story.

If you take it out carelessly, the balance may collapse.

It was only after season 1 was over that its true identity was revealed.

But this… Really, f*ck

I don’t know where the hell went wrong.

One thing is for sure, the appearance of the Demon God’s Fragment caused everything to go awry.

Now I wasn’t even sure where or when it was safe.

“… Master?”

Iris, approaching behind me, calls me cautiously.

The reason why you are calling me now even though you were already behind me earlier.

Anyway, my expression was so serious, that’s why I didn’t dare to say anything.

“Your expression is not good. In case anything….”

“Iris.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Sometimes, when I go there, I’m not sure about everything I do.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“… I guess that’s what it is now.”

Even if I say this, Iris will not understand at all.

I found myself laughing at myself for saying such things to a guy who couldn’t even understand.

In fact, even if it wasn’t Iris but the other disciples, even my master.

You have no idea what I mean when I say this.

“Gagging! Kuck!”

“Calm down and look at me. You will be fine soon.”

Lily was tending to the seriously injured when the chapel collapsed.

She has already lost well over ten of her lives.

All of them were priests or paladins of the Order.

Those who can fight demon worshipers as well as lower level monsters.

It could be said that the blood was profuse since the members of such a church had been killed in droves.

But the biggest problem is that this happened right in the middle of the city.

The chapel, which was no different from the church’s manor, was literally completely destroyed.

And the saintess’ party was attacked, and more than ten people lost their lives.

Although I said I defeated them, I did not punish them.

At the same time, the sky split open, revealing hostility towards this world.

With this alone, the demon worshipers who had barely killed three would be active again.

“… Damn it.”

Emotions I’ve never heard before raise my head.

Fear, nervousness, worry, regret, tension, and everything else like that.

They mix together to become black darkness and make the heart feel stuffy.

Why did the fragments of the Demon God appear now?

Twins Of course, since the heroes are active, let’s assume that they can appear.

According to the stories of the disciples, not to mention the core figures of the demon cults.

I know you haven’t killed many monsters, even high-level monsters.

The fragments of demons will only appear with a proper causal rate if they are killed.

It appeared very openly, as if to see me, and bared its fangs at me.

That damned bastard finally figured out my existence.

What now? Are the plans you’ve made up to now going to waste?

My disciples and warriors are still not ready to deal with the fragments of demons.

If I had to guess, it would have been about 70% of my training.

While defeating key figures and advanced monsters of demon worshipers.

I was going to expect the experience and additional growth that would come from it.

I was trying to make it possible for all the fragments of the Demon God to stick to it, not just three or four.

If this is the case, the disciples may be attacked at any time.

If you lose even one person, you can lose all at once in a fatal situation.

“Master!!”

Suddenly, a sharp shout came from behind.

Thanks to that, I slowly turned my head away from my thoughts.

I wonder if he was still staying by my side.

Iris was looking at me while holding my hand tightly.

“Why are you acting like a master? Calm down. Now, it’s so strange.”

“… It’s bound to be weird, so it’s not like this. Iris.”

“Master has been doing really well so far. You have prepared your warriors, and they are now active in every corner of the world, fighting hostility towards the world. So it will be fine.”

“….”

Listening to what Iris said, I suddenly burst into laughter.

I’m being comforted by a guy who doesn’t know anything.

To the frustrated guy who is too slow to grow compared to the other disciples.

A hero is a hero, but to this damn disciple who is unable to act as a hero.

It was so funny that Iris and no one else would say such a thing.

And at the same time, being comforted by a guy like that strangely gave me strength.

“… Well, if you didn’t like what I said….”

“No. No, Iris. Rather, I can’t believe what you said. Did you get iron by then?”

“What are you talking about? I was a good disciple with iron from the beginning.”

“Put your hand over your chest and say that again. Now, what kind of disciple are you?”

“Hu, good disciple….”

“Which disciple?”

Iris looked at me as I slightly opened my eyes.

In the end, he shouted ‘Eight!’ And said he got it! Grumbles.

“Stupid disciple! So, did it?! Are you satisfied now?”

“What are you saying? You are a wonderful disciple.”

“… Yes?”

“You are a great disciple. I just wanted to say it one more time. Have you been stabbed by your conscience again?”

“… Ugh, ugh!! Aww!! You really did too much! Master, it’s too much!”

It’s the fault of a guy with a conscience. Why are you doing this to me?

The time I found thanks to Iris, and barely showing a smile.

First of all, I slowly listed the current situation.

The law of causality had not even been established, but fragments of the first demons had already appeared.

The important thing here is, is the fragment of the Demon God the only thing that has now appeared?

I hope so, but if there are more fragments, this is on the verge of the end of the world.

If it’s a game, it’s better to quickly delete the app or reset the data.

“Master.”

As if the grumbling had ended, Iris quietly opened her mouth again.

“Those who attacked the church chapel earlier.”

“They must be demon worshippers. You were a human once you were born.”

“However, no matter how much I think about the energy I feel….”

“It was a monster, right? The techniques they used, and even the energy felt in the body.”

“… Yes. No matter how I looked at it, I couldn’t think of it as a person.”

It has no choice but to be.

Because they are not ordinary devil worshipers, but key figures, collectively known as ‘Majin’.

Those who are almost pickled by the power of monsters, devil-like beings who are neither one nor the other.

They were scum who betrayed their own world by falling for whispers of hostility towards the world.

“Now you understand why I urged you on so much?”

“… Do I have to fight them?”

“No. We have to fight against those who are more dangerous and stronger than them. Rather, those guys would be better off. Still, they were part of this world. But the guys above it are different.”

“Can I do it?”

“I have to do it.”

“I couldn’t do anything the moment the man and woman attacked the chapel.”

“That’s why I have to work even harder. Before they burn all your precious things.”

After saying that, I decided to leave Iris alone for a while.

I don’t show it, but I think I’m very confused and scared.

I am the one who killed even intermediate level monsters without difficulty.

She couldn’t do anything herself and all she did was collapse on the floor.

The shadow of death, which she had never faced before, was even cast right in front of her.

You have to give her a moment to catch her breath, to organize her thoughts.

“Master.”

I looked around for a while at a distance, and Lily approached me.

She, like Iris, had a very gloomy expression.

“How are you?”

“For now, those who are injured have been treated for minor injuries. However, those who have already left the world….”

“Not that. Not the people of the church. Yes, you.”

“… Can I be honest with you?”

Sounds obvious. Rather, the answer that is not honest is this side.

I stared blankly at Lily, meaning to do it quickly.

“Even when fighting high-level monsters, even when encountering demons a few times. I wasn’t quite as nervous as this.”

“You noticed it too.”

“If you are referring to the dark being floating in the sky, that is the case. The moment our eyes met, I was so afraid that I just wanted to hide behind Master.”

She is Lily, who has subdued advanced monsters and even encountered demons.

Still, if this kind of reaction came out, there is no room for denial, it is a fragment of a certain Demon God.

“I guess that was the real ‘hostility’ Master was talking about.”

“That’s how it is. However, I didn’t know that it would already appear.”

“What happens now?”

“How is it? Nothing changes. We must fight and defend. And they are trying to take it away.”

Yes, there is not a single thing that has changed.

It’s just that something has changed so much that I can’t be sure now.

Even though nothing has changed, that is the only concern.

Now, it’s not really a game, it’s no different from the real world.

Other than colliding, breaking, and moving forward.

“Master.”

Lily calls me and points to a place.

City people, guards, and knights were flocking.

It’s not too late, but it’s only been about 10 minutes since the chapel was attacked by demons.

Rather, from their point of view, they came as quickly as possible, so you can’t say they missed it.

“… I’ll take care of it myself. So as not to put pressure on Master.”

Originally, she would have happily nodded at those words.

But when things went this far, I wonder if I should keep it a secret.

In addition, all the restraining orders placed on some disciples.

“Lily Hyacinth.”

“Yes, Master.”

“As of this time, I will allow the mace to be unsealed.”

“… Are you serious about that?”

“Yes. As the situation is the situation, you can swing it when you think it’s time to swing it.”

“If Master says so… I will, Master.”

A cold golden light lingered in Lily’s eyes as she answered, then disappeared.