Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – 23 Afterward, the undead outside were completely eradicated, marking the end of the siege on the Royal Capital. Once King Giselfa and the Queen were captured, there were no further disturbances. The suppression of the castle both inside and out progressed steadily, and by early afternoon, the entire Royal Capital … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 159
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – 22 In the audience chamber stood four humans. One was a middle-aged knight, spear at the ready, likely another of the Royal Guard Knights. Behind him was a man dressed in flamboyant attire, instantly recognizable as the king. His silver hair was slicked back, and a matching silver beard hung … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 158
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – 21 Now, ordinarily, I would head straight to search for King Giselfa, but first, I made my way to the castle’s underground. Along the way, I encountered several ordinary guards and sentinels, but upon seeing the mace and shield I carried, they froze in fear and fled. There should have … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 157
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – Part 20 After handing Count Meltone over to the Marquis’s soldiers, I made my way to the Marquis on horseback to relay the information I had just acquired. “Are you saying that the Undead will be unleashed upon the Royal Capital? King Giselfa cannot be so foolish…” As the Marquis … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 156
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – 19 As the sun rose the following morning, the Marquis’s army organized their formation and advanced to within approximately 500 meters of the castle walls. It seemed this was just within the effective range of large crossbows (ballistae). Similar to the previous battle, around a hundred cavalry, including the Marquis, … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 155
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – Part 18 The following day, we began our march towards the Royal Capital. I recalled hearing in history class that in this kind of warfare, the march itself is often more arduous than the battle itself. Fortunately, it seemed that even with a large army, we would reach our destination … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 154
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – 17 “What happened on the battlefield today? To be honest, I couldn’t understand it at all. Earthlin, what about you?” As Marquis Lagantz inquired, his trusted aide, Earthlin, quietly shook his head. “No, I couldn’t grasp it either. It felt like the Undead were swiftly eradicated, and by the time … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 153
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – 16 The next morning, we finished breakfast in the early hours and awaited the arrival of our opponents. With some time on my hands, I decided to discuss skill training with the young man I had spoken to yesterday. He seemed intrigued, and we agreed to give it a try. … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 152
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair – Part 15 After stopping by the guild to appraise the silver staff, I discovered it was a weapon named “Saint’s Prayer.” It boasted multiple magical effects, and the guild staff who appraised it was visibly excited, indicating it was quite a remarkable weapon. Given its name, it was undoubtedly a … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 151
Chapter 14: Demon’s Lair After the battle concluded, I shared what I knew about the “Demon” and the “Gate to Another World” with the gathered adventurers. There was a possibility of their reappearance in the future, and understanding the enemy’s characteristics in advance was crucial. I especially warned them to stay away from the “Gate … Strongest Physical Oji-san – Chapter 150