﻿\setgamedatatitle("True Kilos  \nThe Second City, Denfrosk")

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――You can't save Kiros.
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Since that day, Caym's words have lingered inside Glace.
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Gunter always says that it's the duty of soldiers to protect
the people.
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The high priest said that, as king, her purpose is to save
Kiros.
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...But she can't get close to Winga's throat. There's no one
to carry out the ritual.
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She doesn't know what her purpose is anymore.
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The more she thought about it, the less she found an answer.
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\text("Caym")
You finally came. I've been waiting for you, Glace.
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\text("Glace")
...Caym. Did you come here just to get yourself caught?
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Right off the bat, Glace spoke warily to the intruder.
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\text("Caym")
Do as you like. I can disappear whenever I want. I could
just escape without being found.
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The intruder―Caym―lounged on the throne, replying with a
relaxed air.
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\text("Glace")
Is that just a bluff?
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\text("Caym")
Look, I've got these horns, right? There are some weirdos
out there who attack me just for these.
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\text("Glace")
...
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With that, Caym used magic and vanished on the spot.
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Then, he reappeared right in front of Glace.
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\text("Caym")
I can even disappear with you. ...Want to try it?
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\text("Glace")
............
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Caym reached out to Glace, lifting her chin and gazing into
her eyes.
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\text("Glace")
(...I have only one purpose. To save the people... to save
the country...)
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\text("Glace")
...I heard you took away the people of Kazatoria and the
defense force. Are they safe?
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\text("Caym")
And if they are safe, what then?
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\text("Glace")
...I'll become yours. In exchange, I want you to release
them.
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\text("Caym")
...Is that all?
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\text("Glace")
...Kiros will surrender. I'll persuade the military as well.
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\text("Glace")
So please, just don't harm the people.
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Glace looked straight back at Caym and made her request.
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In the end, that was the answer Glace arrived at.
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It's the only way she knows.
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\text("Caym")
...Too bad.
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That was the answer Caym needed least of all.
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And yet, it was exactly the answer he expected.
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\text("Caym")
It's already too late. Your people are being put to good use
by me.
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\text("Glace")
What...?
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\text("Caym")
We're short on manpower too. The women are being used as
breeding stock for the monsters.
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\text("Caym")
They put up quite a fight at first... but after I
slaughtered all the men as an example, they quieted down.
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\text("Caym")
They're alive, but after what happened, there's no way they
can return to human society.
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\text("Glace")
You bastard...!
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\text("Caym")
Ah, if you surrender, that would help. The more mothers for
monsters, the better.
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\text("Caym")
Offer your people to the monsters. If you do, I'll make you
my woman... and save you.
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\text("Glace")
...
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\text("Caym")
I won't come here again. The future of Kiros is yours to
choose.
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\text("Caym")
Defeat the Demon Lord's army and protect your people, or
sacrifice them and save only yourself. There are only two
paths.
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\text("Günther")
Lady Glace―
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The sound of knocking stopped halfway. At the same time, a
murderous intent sharp as a blade pierced through the door
toward Caym.
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\text("Caym")
...Next is Denfrosk. I'm looking forward to it, Glace.
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Caym's smirking figure vanished.
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Almost at the same moment, the door burst open.
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\text("Günther")
Lady Glace...!
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\text("Glace")
............
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―He stepped in as he drew his sword.
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But the only one there was Glace, her face twisted in
anguish.
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\text("Günther")
Was that just now... no, is someone here?
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\text("Glace")
...The Demon Lord was here. He's gone now.
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The moment he heard Glace's fading voice, Günther gave
orders to the guards without hesitation.
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\text("Günther")
Guards, go on high alert immediately! The Demon Lord has
infiltrated the castle! Close the gates and let no one out!
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\text("Guard")
Yes, sir!
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\text("Günther")
Lady Glace, I'll take you to the command room. Are you hurt?
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With his sword still drawn, Günther calmly took Glace's
hand.
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The Demon Lord might still be lurking nearby. It's dangerous
to stay here.
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\text("Glace")
I'm fine... Günther, go to Denfrosk with the soldiers right
now.
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\text("Günther")
Immediately. But first, I must ensure your safety, Lady
Glace.
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\text("Glace")
No...! Go now. If you don't...!
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Glace pulled on Günther's arm with all her strength as he
tried to take her with him.
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\text("Günther")
Right now, your own...
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He started to speak, but swallowed his words. His mind went
blank, unable to think of what to do next or what orders to
give.
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And in the next moment, he reset his thoughts to focus on
what he needed to do.
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\text("Günther")
...Take care of Lady Glace. Gather the soldiers. I'm heading
to Denfrosk.
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\text("Guard")
Yes, sir!
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It was the first time Günther had seen Glace show such
strong emotion.
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Tears had welled up at the corners of her eyes. They were
brought on by the Demon Lord.
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Please protect Denfrosk―
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Whether he'd make it in time was a coin toss. Even so,
Günther set out for Denfrosk.
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\text("Caym")
Tiela. How's the progress on the Brightleafs' work?
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After returning to the labyrinth, Caym immediately gathered
his troops.
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\text("Tiela")
It's going according to the original schedule. If it's just
the people of Kazatoria, we can relocate them even now.
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\text("Caym")
Good, good... Then start relocating them one by one. The
people of Denfrosk will be arriving soon.
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To sum it up, both the citizens and the defense force of
Kazatoria are safe.
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Everything Caym told Glace was a lie.
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After being sheltered in the labyrinth, they promised not to
return to Kiros or make contact again.
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Otherwise, they wouldn't be provided with food or a place to
live.
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there and the labyrinth.
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\text("El")
Caym-sama. Why are you doing this?
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\text("Caym")
Glace is a king who cares deeply for her people. She'd even
surrender to save them.
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\text("Caym")
That's why I'm deceiving her a little. I'll make her think
we slaughtered them all.
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\text("Caym")
That's why I brought everyone here. With no way to confirm
the truth, Glace will believe it.
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\text("Caym")
Even if she doesn't believe it, just considering the
possibility is enough.
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\text("Risbell")
...So, today you went out of your way to brag about
slaughtering everyone?
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\text("Caym")
Yeah. I even threatened her while I was at it. Told her if
they surrender, all the men will be killed and the women
will become cum dumps for the monsters.
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\text("Margaretta")
...Hmm, if you put it that way, there's no way they could
ever surrender. Caym, you've got quite the nasty streak.
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\text("Beatrice")
But now Kiros has a reason to fight. And a reason they can't
afford to lose.
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\text("Caym")
Exactly. Now Kiros will never surrender.
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\text("Risbell")
It'll probably be tough to clear up this misunderstanding
later... but I guess it can't be helped this time.
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\text("Caym")
Yeah. Next is Denfrosk. Drown in despair and sorrow,
Glace... heh heh heh.
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\text("Risbell")
Then, all troops, move out! We'll take Denfrosk!










































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