The 0th Corps Commander Became Trash! [ TCF x INTKOT ]

Chapter 36 - The Coming of a War Against a Disaster

"Wh... What do you want?"

"I'm wondering what a supreme hero like you is doing out here?"

Daniel looked at Deon with a suspicious gaze as Deon pulled down his hood even further. What Daniel said was correct, someone like him had nothing to do here, and he really had nothing to do so he went here instead of going to the Emperor. If he wasn't called there to the palace, then he isn't going!

Deon shot back a glare at Daniel who gave a look that seemed to say — all of you nobles are the same, always thinking you are better than others.

"What I do isn't your business, do you even know me personally? What right do I have to tell a stranger anything hmm?"

"..."

Deon scoffed as he walked away from the older male. What did he even do to that guy? He has nothing to do with the Emperor, he just wants to live. The moment he got further away from Daniel, Deon sprinted to a quieter area where it was less populated by people.

'...Fuck.'

He picked up the purple crystal in his bag and ran into a nearby alleyway and picked up the call. He could immediately hear the Emperor's voice calling for him as he just finished trying to negotiate with the Demonic Realm. Now he needed to head to the barracks and prepare for war, seriously, give him a break, please... he just woke up..

Deon placed the communication crystal back into his bag as he sprinted with all his might to the barracks. It was quite far away so he ended up having to take multiple breaks even while using the Sound of the Wind. By the time he made it, he could see the Lofty Knights and everyone already there waiting for him.

"Captain- Marquis-nim! You're here!"

"Y..Yeah..."

Deon panted while out of breath and sat down, he wanted to slack off but he randomly decided to check the city and watch the debate and negotiation unfold in front of his eyes. He could even feel his heartbeat rise it was due to the fact that the day the elite assassins would be dispatched after him was getting even closer than before.

He tried not to make it noticeable but the Lofty Knights could immediately sense Deon's discomfort and ran towards him and embraced him in a hug.

"Marquis-nim!!! What's wrong? Is it Cletter, was he acting stupid again?"

"Hey- I'm not stupid!"

"No, no, Milan's right Cletter. You sometimes act stupid and insane as well, you really only turn into a fool when Capt- Marquis-nim is around."

"Don't you all too?"

"...Fair point.."

Deon watched as the knights squabbled while still hugging him, he didn't know what to do and stayed put while the Lofty Knights continued to argue with one another. While it felt nice to be comforted, he had no clue as to why the knights were even acting like this. Moreover, he was suffering because he would have to fight on both sides without rest.

'Damn it, instead of dying because of an attack, I might die of overworking.'

Deon sighed as he made his way to the tent and put his bag down. There weren't that many of his belongings except for the divine items and daggers he brought, of course he would have brought more like the other soldiers who also brought along a change of clothes but who even had the time to change clothes? Deon picked up the world tree's dagger and gun and placed it into his pockets and placed the dagger made of the God of Death's power disappear.

He could see the other crystal he usually used for the Demon King light up as soon as he set down his items, he picked up the crystal and could hear the Demon King's voice coming out of it. Deon didn't really worry about anyone eavesdropping because the Emperor gave a strict order not to disturb him when he entered his tent unless he allowed it.