Dungeon Battle Royale ~ Since I became a Demon King, I will aim for World Domination

Chapter 317: Injection

Chapter 317 – Injection

Because we also adjusted our speed while moving, we managed to encounter the invaders at the scheduled time.

“Those presences…are different from random small fry…the kin of ‘Creator King’ (Genesis), huh…?! Everyone, get ready!”

Upon the command of the human walking in front of the group――he wore a set of B-Rank mithril armor and Dainsleif――the invaders went into combat stance.

Their weapons are unique items that can be alchemized at B-Rank, eh? Although they’ve been enhanced by human blacksmiths…they’re just B-Rank in the end.

It looks like no one has subjugated an Alchemy A Demon King as of yet.

Now then, let’s start with some greetings, I suppose.

“Well done to come all the way here, ladies and gentlemen? Where do you heroes come from? Gifu? Aichi? Or another region?”

The humans have a tendency to call those who obtain conspicuous achievements on the front lines, heroes. Probably because they’re seen as leading figures, most of them will have their region and the hero title attached to them.

“That way of speaking…you bastard…a former demon king, huh…?

An invader holding a spear――Gáe Bolg, muttered after placing a hand on his mouth. As might be expected, created subordinates wouldn’t mention the names of Japanese locations.

As I admired him for his quick wit…

“Foolish humans!!! Do you know…!!! Do you know to whom you are talking right now!?!?!?!”

Izayoi, who stood in the rear, roared in anger so powerfully that the earth trembled while his whole body trembled.

“――! I-Incoming! Get ready!”

Overwhelmed by Izayoi’s bloodlust, the invaders got ready to fight.

“Kill…kill…kill…foolish, inferior worms…I shall erase you from this world without leaving a single trace behind!!!”

“Izayoi,” I calmly called out to him.

“――! F-Forgive me! Me permitting this sort of insolent attitude despite being close-by…I shall get rid of that trash right aw――”

“Izayoi! …Be quiet.”

Putting compelling force into my words, I called out to him once more. And unlike before, Izayoi was now trembling emotionally as he took a step backwards.

“Excuse me, ladies and gentleman. Confronting you with a question without naming myself was rude. Let me start over…My name is Shion. I’m the ruler of the Aster Empire――Shion.”

One of the reasons why I ambushed these guys lies in gathering information. I greeted them politely so that the conversation would proceed smoothly.”

“S-Shion…”

“N-No way…the real G-Genesis…?”

“According to the intelligence department…this place should have thirty floors, no…?”

“E-Everyone, calm down….depending on how you think about this…it’s a chance.”

“Right! T-This is a chance… Let’s take it! Let’s take and become the sole Thirteen Evil Stars slayer in Japan…no, on the whole planet!”

“Mmmhh…Thirteen Evil Stars slayer, you say…!? Not bad. Not bat at all! I guess I shall have them bestow that title on me in due time.”

The invaders were shaken in fear by their sudden encounter with me. Meanwhile Saburou began to note down something stupid. I want to burn it…this smile. But, if I burn Saburou here, it will spoil various things.

I cleared my throat, “…So, I named myself, but where do you heroes come from?”

I asked the invaders once more.

“……”

“What’s wrong? Did I ask you something so difficult? Or do you hope to immediately plunge into a bloody death match without enjoying some light conversation? That’d make you beings who are less intelligent than slimes, I’d say.”

Were they ordered to not reveal any unnecessary information? The humans’ information control is quite severe.

As I wondered what move I should use next…

“…Central. We’re heroes belonging to the central area!”

An invader with an excellent body build and a greatsword in his hand answered me.

“Wh-!? I-Idiot!”

“Yoichi! We were told to not reveal even the smallest detail, weren’t we!?”

“Tsk…this is the reason why we should have left this countryside musclehead back there.”

“Haaah? Who’s a countryside musclehead!?”

“Calm down! The enemy in front of us is…Genesis!”

Probably because their nervousness got the better of them, they started to have a little quarrel. But rather than that…central area? Did such a landmark or region actually exist?

Central…did he mean it as in middle or core? Middle area…?

――!

“Do you possibly mean Chubu or central Japan?”

“N-No! It’s Central Area!”

I guess central area sounds cooler than Chubu or central Japan. That means Kanto counts as Eastern Area and Kansai as Western Area?

Oh well, whatever.

“Would it be okay for me to tell you the reason why we ambushed you in this place for the time being?”

Now then, I suppose it’s about time to inject the poison.

“The reason for ambushing us, you say…?”

“Yep. Me, the ruler of the Aster Empire waited for you here to make an offer.”

“…Offer?”

“To get straight to the point: won’t you become residents of the Aster Empire?” I told the invaders.

“Wh-!?”

“Huh?”

“Eh?”

“A-Are you taking us for idiots!?”

Their reactions varied, but the two emotions mostly showing up were anger and surprise.

“Taking you for idiots? No, not at all. This is a serious offer from the ruler of the Aster Empire to you heroes of Central Area.”

I revealed a great smile which should make me look like a good person.