"Well, the guys who interrupted our bedtime are at ......

　I activated my "covert" skill as usual and jumped up into the sky with wings on my back, using my demon king's super vision to look in the direction of the approaching demons.

...... It's amazing to see it in person.

　As you look, you can see that the forest that surrounds the city is filled with demons that are approaching and plowing the earth.

　Although their numbers are probably smaller than the army of ants we've encountered before, it's an overwhelming sight.

　But because they are not a single-species army, or perhaps because they are simply of low intelligence, they don't seem to have any concept of cooperation, and they go on ahead, fighting each other with other species heading in the same direction.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's annihilable.
　I've done a lot of fighting against a lot of people, so I'm good at it.

　Yeah, I'm glad I got to see it for myself.

...... problem is this way.

　I turned my gaze from the outside to the city (・・・・・・・).

　...... Well, this can wait.

　It's not likely to be moving, and her work is probably already done.

　For now, let's take care of those demons first.


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　Nell was coming and going on the city's outer walls, helping to replenish arrows and prepare cannonballs, among the soldiers moving about in a hurry.

　The attack was so sudden that they were not ready to defend themselves.
　In addition to Nell, there were many unarmed townspeople or unarmored people running around inside the outer walls, helping the soldiers.

　I thought they were cooperating properly, but now that I've thought about it, the situation is so sudden and unexpected that we haven't even been able to evacuate, there is no other way to survive but to cooperate.

　I landed quietly in the shadows and disappeared my wings, then broke cover and headed to Nell's side, taking advantage of the timing when the other humans weren't looking.

"Nell.

"Onii-san!　...... Onii-san, are you wearing that mask again?

Oh. There's a man in a mask next to a brave man. It's more natural to be in the company of the brave men, isn't it?

"...... Well, that's okay,

　Cowering his shoulders, he chuckles wryly at me.

　It's a good idea to make sure that you have the same mask that you wore when you came to King's Landing.

　When you think about (・・・・・・・) what happens next (・・・・), it will be easier for me to move around if I keep my identity hidden, and above all, this is my favorite. Heh.

　I also open my mouth while helping Nell replenish the equipment she was working on.

"Hey, Nell, I found something. It's goblins and orcs. And an ogre, for example. There's still a lot of them ...... but they're small fry. Well, they're small fry. You and I are the only ones who can eradicate them for sure.

...... If it's true, you can't really call them small fry. ...... After following Onii-san and Lil and the others and seeing the demons of the magical forest, I'd say, 'Oh, then. The scary part is that you think '......'.

In fact, like you said, if you're not careful, you'll never lose. But I'll fight a little further in, so I won't be able to help much. I'm not going to stand out from the brave men.

You don't have to worry about that much, do you?

　Nell said curiously, but I shook my head from side to side.

"No, no. It's hard for me to say, but my magic and stuff is basically firepower and flashy. It's very conceivable that I'll be more eye-catching than you, and more importantly, you're in a weak position. You can't have rumors spread about 'a brave man is weaker than his companion'.

"eh ...... was, wasn't it?

　Nell wears a somber face - but I continue to tell her, in an intentionally light tone.

"But you know what, Nell. This time, this is an opportunity. There's no doubt that you're much stronger than the other humans. So let's show them your strength by overrunning the demons here, okay?

"Oh no, not a chance. ......

"A chance, right?　The little ducks are going to come and get us killed.

　At my words, she closed her mouth for a moment and then.

　Then she gave a small nod.

...... Yeah. Okay. I'll do my best.

That's the spirit. That's the spirit.

　After laughing at that, I suddenly made a serious expression and put my face close to her ear and whispered in her ear so that people would not hear.

...... And, Nell. Listen up . There's an enemy reaction in the city (...)(・・・・・・・). But there are no demons in the city. --You know what this means, don't you?

"Huh!　...... Are you okay with that?　While we're fighting, behind the scenes at .......

"No, I'm probably all right. I'm going to keep an eye on him, but he's probably already done with it. Just let it go for now.

　Underneath it is an enhanced version of the Evil Eye, which is always hidden from view.

　Although it's about one size larger than the previous one, its internal battery is much more powerful, and it can run continuously for about two hours.

　With the growth of the dungeon, my secret tools continue to become more and more useful.

The demons are almost here. That's right, Nell. The enemy is weak. It's not that hard to annihilate them. But then don't be careful.



"Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

"Okay. --Okay. Are you ready?

　Seeing her nodding, I hung my legs on the outermost side of the outer wall - and jumped down from there in a single bound.

　After a few moments of inactivity, I felt a heavy thump run through my legs.

　After landing safely, I turn around and beckon to Nell above me with a chirp.

"U......-e, eh!

　Nell looked hesitant for a moment, but then she immediately looked determined and jumped down to where I was.

　I'm sure you'll be able to catch her as she descends, with both arms outstretched in a horizontal cleave.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with your friends.

"Come to think of it, we've done this before,

In the demon's tavern where the old man wasted his time.

...... No, I don't remember anything about it. I don't know. That's a first.

"............

　I'm doing my best to get her up, looking away from Nell, who is turning her zit eyes on me in my arms.

Huh! Someone's got two people down!

"What, at a time like this?　d*mn ...... Hurry, open the gate! --The people downstairs are safe!

　And then, from the top of the outer wall, the soldiers' impatient voices called out to us.

"Oh, shit, Nell, they're coming out!

"Hmm, I got it.

　When she said that, she stretched out one hand in front of her.

"The Warding of the Precipice.

　--A huge "wall" appears beyond the palm of his hand.

　It really is a huge wall, extending as far as my field of vision along the city's outer wall.

What's this?

"What, the wall is ......!

　The thunder and amazement coming from the top of the outer wall.

"...... Wow, so this is your warding magic. I've never seen this before.

Come to think of it, I haven't shown this to my brother. Yeah, I have. My unique skill. Maybe now I won't have to worry about stray bullets and other unnecessary damage. ...... If something happened to you inside, you'd still be able to fly in and sneak in without being noticed, right?

"Oh well.

　I tried hitting the wards that Nell had made appear with a bang, and then hit them a little harder with a bang, and a certain solidity comes back to my fist. Ouch.

　I see, so we won't have to worry about those soldiers over there.

　We'll be able to rampage freely without concern.

Nell, you've shaved off half of it. Drink up.

　With those words, I took an MP potion from the item box and tossed it to her, which I rarely use.

Thank you. ...... bitter.

　It's a great way to peacheacheaches and pancakes.

　I'm going to be able to get my hands on it.

It's a good idea.

"....... Cue?

"Oh, sorry, were you sleeping?　Sorry to wake you up so quickly.

"...... fine

　It's a little sleepy, and such intentions come back from En.

　--Yes, she had also followed me and Nell on our journey.

　I had brought En with me as well, since she is my beloved weapon that I can no longer part with, but she has been quietly staying in the item box for a long time, without regard to me and Nell.

　I was going to let her out when she had a chance to catch her breath, but I didn't have a chance to do that for a while, on top of the lil and in the cramped carriage, so I was going to let her out when she got into her room at the inn: ...... Well, this is the situation.

　I'm really sorry to have to put up with you all the time.

　When we get back to the dungeon, we'll play with her until she's exhausted and falls asleep.

...... Onii-san

　At the sound of Nell's voice, which makes me slightly nervous, I move my gaze from my hand en to the front.

　--The fire of countless torches wriggling in the darkness.

　Countless footsteps on the ground overlap and become a single loud echo of the earth, coming closer and closer.

　I lifted En onto my shoulder and turned my head towards Nell with my body facing forward.

　I grinned behind my mask and opened my mouth.


"Then--let's go.