Chapter 172: The World a Demon Lord Only Knows (9)
The golems let out a roar as they advanced. The trees cracked loudly as they were pushed aside ruthlessly. The fairies flew behind them.
The golems and fairies had marched together many times now. They had all reached their max level of 10 as the lowest-tier monsters. Their stats were also increased nicely thanks to Laura raising them personally. I could leave the battle to them with an easy mind. I simply had to watch them from behind.
On a side note, I ordered them to not murder humans if possible. It was fine if they just incapacitated them. If the boy who was going to become the hero turned out to be missing, then we would have to ask the slash-and-burn villagers about his whereabouts.
There was no way that slash-and-burn villagers would be able to retaliate properly when abruptly hit by a surprise attack. They would have no choice but to quit fighting back once their limbs were broken. However, if they still refuse to give up, then we’ll behead them. That was all there was to it.
“Hoo.”
I strangely felt tired. I sat down on a boulder nearby.
The sound of screaming broke out from the village. I could hear the sounds of screaming children and women as well. I still have some sympathy left inside of me. It was like an unnecessary piece of fat attached to my emotions. I had to let this damned luxurious emotion go through my chest for a while.
It was only for an instant anyway. I looked down at the ground and pushed a rock around with my foot. This will all be over in an instant.
“Your Highness, we are here to give a ‘battle’ report.”