Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka? Volume Chapter 26

“Lord Potimas, we’ve confirmed another army approaching behind the imperial army.”

“I know.”

“You were already aware of this?”

“Of course. The empire’s little army is nothing but an opening act.”

“Does that mean you know the identity of the other army, Lord Potimas?”

“Yes. It’s the current Demon Lord’s army.”

“The Demon Lord’s army?! Why would they be in human territory?!”

“Why, indeed. It’s likely the work of a certain sly old schemer.”

“Aha…”

“At any rate, please prepare the Gloria.”

“Yes, sir. What operation ratio would you prefer?”

“All of it.”

“Sir?”

“Activate all of it.”

“But, sir, that would be—”

“If they’re attacking us with all their strength, it’s only polite to give them an equal reception. We must not hold anything back. We shall intercept them with the full strength of the elves.”

“You do not think that is excessive?”

“I think it will be just enough.”

“Shall we deploy the Gloria behind the general elf defense force, then?”

“Indeed.”

“What about the hero and the other reincarnations?”

“Let them do as they please. Now that things have come this far, I have no further use for them. It is no business of mine where they choose to die.”

“I’ll relay your commands to the defense force, then.”

“Please do. It’s about time to settle the grudge between that creature and me. It would be foolish of me to miss this chance now that she’s come right to my doorstep. Exterminate them without allowing any chance for escape.”

“Yes, sir. Understood.”

“Come, then, you foolish girl who drew the unfortunate lot of Demon Lord. Perhaps death will prove that you were mistaken in assuming that someone who can only watch in silence as everything they have rots away would be able to challenge the likes of me.”