The Elf Lord's Miscalculation

PO's Perspective

The war between humans and demons had ended.

The result was a draw.

Both sides suffered severe losses.

The human kingdom had lost several fortresses, vital for border defense. They now lived under constant threat of a renewed demon invasion.

Moreover, the loss of so many fortresses implied substantial casualties.

The death of the hero was a significant blow to the human side.

Though expectations were not high, there had been a faint hope—however unrealistic.

Ariel would have been ideal. But in the end, she was merely a dreamer, blind to reality.

The demons had succeeded in capturing several fortresses, but failed in others.

Even the fortresses they successfully captured were not left unscathed.

Casualty counts are likely comparable between humans and demons.

For demons, whose population is smaller overall, the losses are significant.

Conscripting without regard for consequence means these losses could threaten the survival of the demon race itself.

Yet Ariel pushed through the forced conscription, knowing full well the consequences.

So it could be said to be proceeding as planned.

Yes, as planned.

This war unfolds entirely within Ariel’s control.

The distribution of casualties between humans and demons, the elimination of certain individuals who must be disposed of—each move is masterful.

Almost artistic.

After all, even I have been manipulated by her hand.

I sensed the increasing difficulty of elven activities within demon territories even before the war began.

At that point, I had believed Agner was recognized as our ally. Yet to be outmaneuvered at every turn, utterly dismantled without countermeasures, was deeply humiliating.

I was surprised that Ariel possessed the pieces necessary to dominate such information warfare.

I had underestimated Ariel’s power, judging it solely by raw combat strength.

Likely, the entity known as Shiro—recently stationed at her side—possesses exceptional intelligence-gathering capabilities.

Though obstructed, no definitive information exists. Still, rumors circulate among demonkind that Shiro’s forces specialize in this domain.

Where did they acquire such skills?

It is infuriating to be manipulated behind the scenes by those forces, unable to act freely.

The information war within demon territories is a complete defeat.

Now, I cannot distinguish truth from falsehood.

Therefore, upon learning that a vampire’s daughter—a reincarnated being—was alone after Ariel’s deployment, I suspected a trap.

I proceeded with caution, intending to crush the trap itself, and deliberately accepted the lure.

To account for worst-case scenarios, I used an outdated body—one that, even if lost, would cause no real harm.

Though outdated, the body possessed considerable combat capability.

Yet the vampire’s daughter shattered it effortlessly.

From the sensation of combat, she likely possesses power equivalent to, or surpassing, that of a high-tier dragon—if she were to exert herself fully.

Her combat ability differs in scale from other reincarnated beings I know.

Ariel must have trained her in the fundamentals of battle.

Otherwise, such a young girl could not possess such capability.

Moreover, shortly thereafter, the girl appeared across various regions of the world over several days, launching attacks on elven strongholds.

One girl, alone, had dismantled elven strongholds across the world and reduced their personnel.

No possibility of such a feat. Moreover, the girl had breached elven strongholds not only within the demon realm, but also in human territories—beyond all calculation.

No way to determine how she located them.

The combat capability of the vampire's daughter had surpassed the capacity of any ordinary elf to resist.

To eliminate her, the only option was to deploy a magic-resistant Gloria.

Otherwise, use the divine-resistant Gloria housed within the village.

One would not consider such a weapon for a mere girl, even if she were a vampire's daughter.

Moreover, the vampire's daughter was not the only threat.

The one who had exposed the elven strongholds.

The one who had moved instantaneously across the world—indicating mastery of high-level spatial magic.

At minimum, one individual possessed both abilities.

I suspect the girl known as Shiro is involved, though I have no definitive proof.

The worst-case scenario would be that the vampire's daughter possesses all those abilities. Even accounting for reincarnation, it is unlikely one individual could hold such a complete set.

Even with just the abilities already demonstrated, she remains a significant threat.

I regret not killing her as an infant.

Now that I have glimpsed the potential of a reincarnated being, I am certain my choice was correct.

Reincarnated beings are indeed bundles of possibility.

Entities beyond the scope of this world’s conventions.

With such a being... I could...

Regardless, this is effectively a declaration of war from Ariel.

A mere girl, strengthened only slightly by the system’s blessings, thinks she can defeat me seriously?

She believes she can kill me before my natural death?

Foolish.

I have feared only gods—then and now.

And of the gods upon this world, only one remains.

Once I eliminate Gyriedis Todies, only the dying Sariel remains.

If Ariel comes to attack the elven sanctuary, annihilate her completely.

The array of weapons developed specifically for Gyriedis Todies.

Perhaps excessive for a mere girl—but consider it a warm-up run before the main event.

“Inspect all Gloría systems thoroughly. Ensure readiness at all times.”

“Understood!”

Now, receive the consequence of your reckless actions outside.

Sorry, but that white one—god, right?