Me, a priest? How could that be!

Chapter 83 The Advantage Lies With Me

When Charlotte and her companions arrived, a well-organized order of heavily armored knights and numerous adventurers had already gathered in front of the capital.

"Miss Claire, we'll head over now."

Please be careful.

Mikami nodded to her, then looked at Alice, only to find her staring at Charlotte. Charlotte herself was constantly looking around, seemingly searching for something.

He was a little puzzled.

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I was just looking at the other reincarnated people."

This world isn't just home to the reincarnated beings, Kyouya and Kazuma. There are many others who were tricked into coming here by Aqua, though they aren't particularly famous.

"In fact, many people are unable to participate in the battle."

Why?

"Naturally, it's because we're not strong enough."

Then, Yūken Kyouya led Charlotte to a meeting point. A female employee there beamed with joy upon seeing him, exclaiming, "Mr. Yūken, you've finally arrived!"

"Long time no see. We will also be participating in this battle. Please check our adventurer cards."

"No problem, please leave it to me!"

Mikami Hibiki handed over the adventurer card.

When fighting the Demon King's army, the guild did not give the adventurers any special instructions. Since they had not received any special training, they could form small teams and fight freely.

Before the battle, the guild will check the adventurer cards of the adventurers and will distribute special rewards after the battle based on the number of monsters killed as recorded on the card.

of course.

There are also restrictions on fighting the Demon King's army. Because it is too dangerous, anyone who is not a high-level professional or below level 30 cannot participate in this mission. Even if they are willing, they can only assist in the town's security work.

Yes, even someone considered a master in Axel can only do logistical work here. You might be a gem, but this place is already overflowing with gold.

However, Charlotte doesn't need to worry.

It wasn't because he was a superior, but because—

"A headless knight?!"

The female staff member checking his card exclaimed in surprise, because among a group of goblins, kobolds, and ogres, the name of a Demon King's army officer had suddenly appeared, which was indeed shocking. In comparison, even the [Ancient Dragon - Dragon Leader] on Mikami Hibiki's card seemed inferior.

"So you're a high-ranking officer in the Demon King's army... I heard that Axel had a high priest who defeated the Headless Horseman, so it was you!?"

Her eyes were full of adoration.

That's right.

We're the ones with real talent!

Not level 30 yet? Doesn't that just prove that Charlotte is very strong?

The high priest who had once defeated the Demon King's army officers and the Demon Sword Hero had come to the rescue. This news spread rapidly throughout the scene, and the atmosphere immediately became restless. They all looked at Charlotte with expectant eyes.

It was at this moment that Claire and Alice appeared on the balcony of the royal capital, looking down at everyone.

Claire stepped forward.

Even though she didn't use a magical megaphone, her voice still reached everyone's ears.

"Members of the Knights, and all adventurers, this battle will undoubtedly be different from before, so please give it your all and utterly defeat the Demon King's army! Whoever succeeds will be rewarded handsomely by the kingdom! ...The bounty this time is 5 million!!"

……oh?

It's 5 million Eris, so much more than the Headless Horseman. The adventurers here must be going crazy.

not at all.

Whether it was the solemn-looking knights or the adventurers who were showing signs of fear, they all pursed their lips and remained silent.

Not right.

Something's nine out of ten wrong.

Charlotte knew very well that adventurers were a bunch of short-sighted people who only cared about money; they couldn't possibly resist going crazy over such a hefty bounty, unless...

Sensing something was amiss, Charlotte whispered to the female employee beside her, "Excuse me, who are the Demon King's army officers who attacked this time?"

"...She is the daughter of the Demon King."

The female employee said this with a grim expression.

The Demon King's Daughter?

Charlotte frowned subconsciously. This title was indeed unexpected, and it certainly deserved such a high bounty.

The Demon King's daughter is very powerful.

Even Alice, who was arguably the strongest human after her class change, wielding a curry stick and wearing holy armor, barely managed to withstand the Demon King's daughter's attacks with the help of a large group of powerful individuals.

In the end, if Sato Kazuma and his group hadn't successfully raided the Demon King's castle and defeated the Demon King, and if the Demon King's daughter hadn't returned to rescue it, the capital might have fallen. No wonder the others didn't think they could win.

"—Listen, listen to me!"

"Lady Alice!?"

Suddenly, Alice stepped forward, ignoring Claire's attempts to stop her, and stood on the dangerous balcony. The small girl seemed unusually tall now, and she shouted, "Everyone, please, you must defeat the Demon King's army! Please!!"

—The scene was quiet, and no one responded.

This isn't right.

This is Princess Her Highness personally encouraging you, and it's such an adorable, orthodox beauty encouraging you! Shouldn't you all be like you've been injected with chicken blood, yelling and screaming as if you've been injected with chicken blood, and decisively defeat the Demon King's army?

It's one thing for the adventurers to remain silent, but why are the knights so disrespectful?

Alice pursed her lips.

She held back her tears, looking incredibly strong, especially considering she was only 12 years old. She had to shoulder such a heavy burden while her father and brother were away. Even with Claire by her side to help her, she must have felt terrified and helpless.

Then she looked at Charlotte, her eyes filled with obvious pleading.

Charlotte scratched her head, preparing to sing.

"……I do not understand."

He spoke softly, "The capital of Belzer has seen dozens of large-scale wars throughout history, and the rights and wrongs are difficult to determine. But both sides have noticed that it is here that the rise and fall of countless kingdoms has been decided, one after another. A month ago, in Axel, I joined forces with many novice adventurers to fight against the Headless Knight, a cadre of the Demon King's army, and we won a hard-fought victory."

I don't understand why everyone is so afraid of the Demon King's daughter attacking the capital, as if we, being in the capital, are destined for certain doom. But now, I've arrived in the capital with the Demon Sword Hero, beginning my second battle against the Demon King's army, defeating the Demon King's forces and the Demon King's daughter. That vibrant, flourishing scene is still vivid in my mind.

No matter how you look at it, the troop strength in the battle is 6000 to 80000, the advantage is on our side!

Charlotte raised her right hand.

As the shouts grew more and more impassioned, everyone was unconsciously drawn into the emotion, and they all imitated each other, raising their right hands and repeatedly shouting, "The advantage is in my hands! The advantage is in my hands!! The advantage is in my hands!!!"

Alice on the balcony looked at him with the same adoration, which greatly satisfied Charlotte's vanity.

Meanwhile, Miken Hibiki spoke softly.

"Charlotte, you're really good at public speaking. Is that what you call personal charisma?"

...You can't just say things like that!

They'll be killed!