I Came Back but the World is Still a Fantasy!?

Prologue 01-01: The Farce at Noon

––––– The world held their breath as they watched that spectacle –––––

Whether it was in the open square of the public, a room within a stately mansion, or the halls of a royal palace – regardless of status or location – townsmen, nobles, beastmen, and kijins alike all watched on. Which is why in one sense, it could be said that the witness of that incident was the world itself.

There is a device made out of crystal in the shape of a sphere known as a crystal ball. It is a magic tool that could project images over its surface. And though each device might vary in size and quality, every one – even the small, decaying villages – had one.

『Presently, in the capital city, Lucent, our beloved hero, Master Kite, is leading–––––』

Hmm?

Huh?

From weather forecasts to monster warnings to reports on missing children and even the best deals available, all sort of information reflected upon the surface of the crystal balls. But in the midst of all that symbolized a regular day, everything was suddenly cut. And then in the next instant, what reflected upon the surface of the crystal balls was an image no one had yet seen, shocking the world.

W-What is that!?

Eww~ thats disturbing.

Is that a castle? But where would a castle like that appear?

A great tower of metal stretched out toward the sky, piercing the black clouds that covered it. Appraised as a castle, there was no doubting the magnificence of its size. And coupled with the cold and dark aura it exuded, the onlookers could not help but feel anxiety creep up their bones.

For them who had never once seen a structure made out of anything other than stone, the sight of the tower was indeed horrifying.

Whatever the intentions of the perpetrator of this incident were, showing the castle first was undoubtedly the right choice.

After all, it managed to gather everyones attention and strike fear in their hearts.

Then as if this result was expected, the image changed. In the next moment, countless screams rose.

Eek!

Oi, oi, youre joking, right?

Nooo!!!

W-Why is the crystal ball showing these bastards!?

Around the mysterious castle were people gathered. If it were only people, then perhaps the onlookers might have thought this to be merely some countrys festival. Indeed, that wouldve been the case if not for those horns that were growing out of said peoples heads. Horns of various shapes and sizes grew out of their heads, but they all belonged to one race.

––––––– 『The Demon Race』

It was the race that hated the most populous race, the humans. Members of the demon race all possessed a strong body along with magic power greater than any other. With a long history of war, they are humanitys sworn enemy. Which is precisely why everyone screamed when they saw them reflected on the crystal ballsystem.

Many tried to cut off the feed, but they couldnt. People couldnt stop watching either for the impact of seeing an impossible sight was too great. After the image changed, it immediately zoomed, focusing into one point. This one point was the highest place of the castle, the balcony. Standing there were several members of the demon race. They were members with significant position as shown by their luxurious outfits and their majestic bearing.

From amongst that group, the one with the greatest presence stepped forward.

As the humans watching also felt the mans presence, they swallowed their breath.