Disciple of the Lich Vol. 5 by Nekoko

Author:Nekoko [Nekoko]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, Fiction, Fantasy
ISBN: 9798888436066
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Published: 2023-03-15T07:00:00+00:00

– 5 –

PHILIA

VERY SHORTLY in Ploroque, the golems I created in secret will attack the royal knights,” said Grede. “Then, I will use military force to take absolute control of the city and declare Ploroque’s independence from the kingdom, as well as war on it.”

Philia’s eyes opened wide. “R-really? You’re going to do that…?” she asked in disbelief.

“I am.” Grede’s tone was emotionless. “Ploroque has been developing magic weapons and making advances in dark magic research. I wanted to initiate this plan when I controlled the economy of the entire kingdom…but the royal knights acted faster than anticipated. No matter, my allies are nothing more than decorations. What’s most needed to overturn the country is overwhelming individual might. Quality over quantity. I came to that conclusion decades ago. My golem squad can overpower even the Hundred Monsters Knights and S-rank adventurers.

“And there’s no need for me to be there personally,” he continued. “While I have no intentions of doing anything to you, my dear, I wouldn’t recommend leaving just now. You’ll be safest in my mansion, rather than in a city which is about to break out into war.”

Philia shook her head. “Philia’s not staying. She’s going to go help Pomera and the others. And if you’re a bad man…Philia won’t ever forgive you.”

“You aren’t bluffing, are you? You really did escape from the Bloodied Coin, meaning you’re capable of fighting. And you have a strong sense of justice! Such a good girl. Were you made that way?”

“That doesn’t matter! Kanata and the others care about Philia, so Philia cares about them! They’re her friends!”

“And so brave. Don’t you think they may be using you? Humans are only motivated by greed. I know because of who I am. There are reasons why homunculi are forbidden in kingdom law. People went through experiment after experiment to manufacture a distorted life, all in the name of having a pet to trail after them. And you think they’re friends? Ha.”

“St-stop saying homunculi! Philia doesn’t like being called that. And they didn’t make Philia!”

“If you tell me not to attack them, I won’t lay a hand on them. But it would be best for you if you don’t see this Kanata and whoever again. Normal humans can never understand what it’s like to be a homunculus.”

“What do you know anyway?!”

“What do I know? Ha ha ha! I know plenty! I’ve seen humans’ most disgusting traits on full display in this hedonistic city.”

Explosions and screams could be heard coming from outside. Philia frowned and looked toward the window. Just as Grede said, fighting was breaking out between knights and golems.

“Don’t worry,” said Grede. “The knights here now are no Hundred Monsters Knights, they’re just your average soldiers. There’s not much fun in killing them, so I’ll flex my power by making them flee and report back. The entire kingdom will fall into chaos, reducing their will to fight. I won’t kill the residents of Ploroque either, as long as they don’t resist. Well…not yet, anyway.”

“But

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