End of battle was a little bit awkward. I would not regret my decision as the commander of demon army, but itâs not possible to not have a heavy heart after killing this many.Since they attacked suddenly, with that much number and weaponry, it was obvious that there was no room for negotiation. I would not be struggling if I could win with persuasion.Still it is melancholic nonetheless.Whoâs the enemy general to come up with such a reckless strategy.
There were three injured among the werewolves. They are the ones who got hit by arrows directly.âYou three fought bravely. It is fine, it will be healed soonâWhile treating the injured with recovery magic, I praised them for good fight.Besides a few scratches, everyone else seems to be in good health. As one would expect of the werewolves.
I entrusted the rest to Jerik, and returned to the castle gate in a hurry. Because there is something to be worried about.âAh, commanderâMonza greeted me with a troubled expression. Seems it was as I feared.âLook at them. They were loitering around carrying knives.âNear her feet, some men are squatting. There were silver knives scattered in the vicinity.
Their faces looked a bit distorted, so I timidly ask Monza,âIsnât it too much?ââThey tried to run, so a little?âMonza cracked a smile. She is carefree, but she was a person who has room for leisure while executing any kind of cruel act.
I question the men.âWho are you guys?âThereupon the men flared up.âBecause the outside is noisy, we just came to see the situation!ââThere are howls of werewolves, everyone is completely frightened.?\n
âExplain!âWhat a confidence.
âWell enough about that, why are you carrying things like knives?âThey sink into silence.There is a law that prohibits armaments of civilians, but since knives used for cooking are daily use tools, so carrying is permitted.I picked up the knife and looked, after removing the silverwork scabbard.âHmmâ
The knife blade is also made of silver. This seems like the handiwork of inujin artisan, there is a splendid flower engraved on it.All the other knife blades are also made of silver. Silver is heavy and soft. Not suitable for daily domestic use.
But, among humans, there is a legend that âwerewolves can only be harmed with silver weaponsâ.A false rumour that âinujin spoils the silverâ is also spread by humans, but this case is the opposite. âWerewolves can only be harmed with silverâ is the false rumour spread by werewolves.Because doing so, they would attack with soft and weak silver weapons.
I cross-examined the men while looking down.âYou guys wanted to perpetrate something?âNo answer. I become a little more angry.âThings like silver knife should not be used in cooking or packing. Why were you carrying these? Answer.âI bared my fangs at the silent men.The men were expressionless, but obviously frightened.It smelled of fear.
Finally one man started talking.âG⊠Oh God, it is used to break the seal of letter.ââLetter?âIs it a paper knife. Well since silver knives are soft, that would be the most one can do.But itâs like a luxury.Who would believe it.\nâJust to observe the situation because of outside is noisy, did you guys bring tools for breaking the seal of letters?âI laughed.They remained silent.So I raised my head and announced so that the nearby citizens can also hear.âCheck their backgrounds thoroughly. Hand over them to the viceroy. I entrust the punishment to viceroy.âAt last the final punishment would be left to viceroy. There was a need to show off like that.
Monza squad restrained the men, and dragged them away.Sending them off, Sukuji asked me.âVaito-san, is it fine? The viceroy is the human, right? Wonât the punishment be mild?âThis young guy seems to be dissatisfied with this punishment.
So I reply with a troubled face.âCanât do anything, if we start punishing the citizens, animosity would become worse. They are undoubtedly suspicious, but they didnât do anything.ââThat, That is so, but..âSukuji makes a face showing disagreement. Well that would be so.As far as demons are concerned, there are no obligation for the strong to show that much concern towards the weak. If there are signs of revolt, then itâs sufficient to slaughter them all.
Although, doing that would definitely make it unfavorable later.âThe humans like to be coaxed. They resent immediately. Conversely, if you do something good, itâs easy to make them follow. In truth, I am also thinking of killing them all.ââIs that soâŠâStill it doesnât look like he is convinced, but he is a werewolf. Even if there is something to complain, he will still obey the boss.âWell, leave it to me. I will do it so that we will get the most gain.ââYes!âAs I laughed patting his shoulder, Sukuji also barely smiled.
At that moment, the castle gate opened, Jerik and others returned. I had asked them to inspect the battlefield, seems like that was over.âItâs strange, commander. Look at this one. This is a silver arrow.âHe held up an arrow, which the enemy had. \nIf the werewolvesâ blood boils, then it becomes this brutalâŠâŠ