Fi──────i!

　It took a moment for Fenrir to get upset.
　Letting out a roar, Fenrir, whose twin eyes were tinted with hatred for me, closed the distance between me and him.

　However, I didn't feel the same intimidation in Fenrir's appearance as before.

　As soon as Fenrir caught me in his attack range and pointed his fangs at me, I was moving as well.

　The fangs that have been ripping through my body a lot until now, I deflect them away behind me as if to accompany the dagger.

　The fang with its overwhelming power cannot be completely repelled, and my body is injured.
　However, without causing any other wounds to my body, Fenrir's fangs deflect away from my body.
　That was the first time I was able to catch Fenrir's attack, even if not completely.

　I can see the astonishment on Fenrir's face as he deflects backward for a moment at the edge of my vision, and a sense of accomplishment floats in my chest.
　But Fenrir didn't do me any favors in giving me time to soak up the joy.

'Fi────i!'

　Despite the fact that I was attacked and swept away by me, Fenrir did not stop.
　With the power enhanced by Shiden, she forcefully changed her stance and swung her safe side claw at me.
　I was blindsided by the attack, and then laughed.

　The harshness of Fenrir's attack, which I had never seen before, was a clear sign that Fenrir had judged me to be a threat.

　Due to the forceful change in stance, the claws that were swung down didn't have any flattering momentum.
　Nevertheless, the claws were filled with a power that would not be comparable to that of an ogre.
　Now that my reaction to Fenrir's attack has been delayed, I can't completely pass it off.

　The moment I judged that, I jumped forward as fast as I could.
　As I rolled over and got up, killing my momentum, Fenrir's claws slammed into the spot I had been in until now.
　If my reaction had been even slightly delayed, I would have had those claws slammed into my body.

''Fi──i.''

　My eyes met with Fenrir's as he stared at me as I avoided the attack.
　In her eyes, I could see the hatred she had for me.
　However, I noticed that there was more confusion than hatred behind it.

''Fi──────i!''

　As if to distract me from my confusion, Fenrir attacks with a yell.
　I just barely parry that attack, and while avoiding it, I inwardly agree with Fenrir's confusion.

　I am the one who feels the change in myself the most.

''......!''

　I catch Fenrir's claws with my dagger.
　The clothes grazed by the claws tear, but they deviate without causing any damage to my body.
　If I miscalculate, even just a little bit of force, or miscalculate, Fenrir's claws will slice deeper into my body.
　In the worst case scenario, he could cut my body in two.

　There was no way I could afford it.
　One wrong move and I would still be killed by Fenrir.

　Even so, the flow had clearly changed.
　As if to show that, my receiving system was slowly rising.

　I myself remained unaware of what was going on.

　I can feel the pain that now stings from my itchy forehead.

　As I felt it, I thought about the magic and chi that covered my surroundings.

　It was as if it was a lie that I had struggled so hard to strengthen my body until now, and the current me was able to handle the magic power and qi at will.
　The reason I'm able to cross over with Fenrir isn't because of my physical abilities.
　On the contrary, my movements are quite poor because I'm not used to a body that has rapidly become more mobile.
　I know this because I've been working hard to refine my body, my only weapon, and I've been working hard to train it.

　Nevertheless, the reason I was able to cross over to Fenrir was because I was able to handle the body strengthening completely.

　You're going to be able to find out the best way to get the most out of your own personal computer.

　As if it was strange that I couldn't do it before, the qi and magic power that I could completely handle with just a little awareness.
　It's as if my brain is increasing and controlling my magic and chi.

　The phenomenon that's happening now is similar to the time when I suddenly became able to handle physical enhancements after the match between the mutated Hydra and Phoenix in the past.
　However, it was clearly abnormal compared to that time.

''Even luck, you're on our side?''

　On top of that, I laugh.
　I didn't care what was happening to me.
　What I needed now was the power to stop Fenrir.
　That's all I need right now is the power to stop Fenrir.

Fi────i!

　I laugh as I judge Fenrir's attack.

　How long it's been since we started fighting, I can't determine how long it's been.
　I just know it can't be short.
　I don't know exactly how much longer I have to strand them, but it will never be long.

　Just a little more time and someone else will come along.
　When that happens, my role will be over.
　The stalling of Fenrir, which at first seemed impossible, would end.
　Powered by this thought, I concentrate more and more on dealing with Fenrir's attack.

　That's when a sudden roar resounds in the grassland.

"......!

　I couldn't hide my agitation at the roar because I was focusing everything on Fenrir.
　It was then that I finally realized that the scene behind ...... looking back to see what in the world was going on had become a horrific battlefield.

"...... what,

　The number of demonic beasts fighting the adventurers had more than doubled before they knew it.

　That wasn't the only change that had occurred on the battlefield.
　Worms, hobgoblins, and the Elder Kobold, which should only be found in other labyrinths, are making holes in the ground as they advance.
　Various other demonic beasts were spreading a horrific killing spree with the adventurers.

　However, it wasn't the magical beasts that stole my eyes.
　Deep in the grassland, away from the group of adventurers, I could see the figures of Narsena and the others who were engaged in a battle.

　There were the figures of Rich and the multiple ogres guarding them.
　There are probably more than ten ogres in it.
　...... And from the direction of the labyrinth behind it, there are more ogres coming in.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the world.

Why are there so many hexenbiest's on ......

　The words that leaked out were filled with an unconcealable agitation.

　Perhaps the sound of the explosion just now is also caused by Rich.
　I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.
　It's not that I don't believe that Narsena and the others will be able to get through this.
　However, I'm completely distracted by Narsena and the others from my agitation over the unexpected situation.

''d*mn!''

　...... I'm not blinded by Narsena and the others right now.

　It took me a moment to realize my error of judgment.
　But I knew it could be fatal.

　...... It's that Fenrir I'm dealing with.

　If Narsena is in danger, my role is to keep Fenrir back at all costs.
　And yet, hating myself for being distracted, I return my gaze.
　I'm imagining Fenrir's fangs and claws closing in on me.

'...... Why aren't you moving?'

　That's why when I looked back, I couldn't hide my agitation at the sight of Fenrir, who wasn't moving as if he was.
　I was clearly exposing an opening just now.
　If they attacked me then, I don't know how much I could have reacted.
　If that happened, if I was unlucky, I would have been seriously injured.

　So why didn't Fenrir choose to attack?
　Anxiety gripped me, and I ran my gaze around.

''...... nah?!''

　It was then that I noticed the two ogres coming in my direction, swinging past Narsena and the others.

　The ogres, clutching large swords or daggers, as if they had been taken from a dead adventurer, were clearly heading towards me.
　I could see Narsena and Zeke-san desperately trying to stop them, but they were blocked by Rich and the ogre and couldn't touch them.

''Fi─ii.''

　It was then that I heard an echo, as if to mock me.
　When I turned around, Fenrir was looking at me, his mouth twisted into a smile.
　A chill ran down my spine and a thought crossed my mind.

　...... The thought of whether this Fenrir had called those ogres in our direction.

　I've never heard of a mutated, super-difficult monster beast being able to give orders to another monster, so I deny it, but the possibility of Fenrir giving orders to the ogre in my mind is growing.
　The reason why Fenrir didn't attack me when I exposed an opening was to make sure that he could kill me, in other words, to give instructions to the ogres.
　But I wasn't given time to even consider that possibility.

'Fi────i!'

d*mn!

　Fenrir's onslaught resumes, and I find myself in a situation where it's all I can do to fend off the attacks again.
　Until now, it would have been enough just to endure Fenrir's attacks.
　But now, just enduring Fenrir's attack is not enough, because someday the ogre will join the attack as well.

　...... If that happens, there is no way I can win in this situation.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it.

...... No, many versus one is my specialty.

　But I force my pessimistic thoughts to the back of my mind.
　If it's one-on-one, we can aim at fighting each other.
　If that happens, Fenrir's movements will slow down, and conversely, it may be easier to stop him.

　I knew that was only a small hope.
　In the first place, he didn't know if he could handle two ogres besides Fenrir.
　But that was all he could bet on right now.

　At the very least, if I hit the ogre with Fenrir's attack, I might be able to render the ogre incapable of fighting.
　That's all I can do for now.
　Having decided that, I turn my attention to the ogre, ignoring the wounds that are slowly growing on my body, unable to judge Fenrir's attack.

　Then I gradually move toward the approaching ogres, avoiding Fenrir's attacks.
　Anyway, I need to get even one ogre out of the line of fire with the first blow.
　It's best to have a large sword if possible, but I'll make sure to take out one of them anyway.
　As expected of me, I didn't have the confidence to judge two ogres with weapons in this situation.
　That's why I took my eyes away from the ogres and turned my attention to Fenrir, trying to proceed with caution.

''............!''

　I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say it.

　In those twin eyes, I realized that my premise was very wrong.
　I don't know about Ogre, but fighting each other against Fenrir was the worst thing that could happen to me.

　Even if I were to successfully pit Ogre against Fenrir, Fenrir would not be upset at all.
　On the contrary, the ogres would try to cut me down without hesitation.

　The next thing I knew, my back was wet with cold sweat.
　The blood drained from my face as my plan was defeated.
　The two ogres are already closing in on us.
　I don't have time to think of a solution to the problem now.

"I'll just have to do that .......

　That's when I finally made my decision.
　I had to do the worst possible thing.
　There's no other way to take it now.

　I look at the ogre that has rushed up to me a few steps away and I make up my mind to do so.

'Fi─────i!'

　The ogre that was running in front of me, just as I was dodging Fenrir's attack, raised its great sword just as it stopped moving.

　I held my dagger at the ready to match the ogre's movement ...... and that's when my mind wandered.

　I'm not sure if the method I'm going to take from now on is going to work for Fenrir.
　Such thoughts only popped into my head for a brief moment.

'Gah!'

　And in that moment of hesitation, I made a mistake.

　Not good, and by the time I thought that, it was too late.
　I fail to catch the ogre's great sword and the dagger is flicked from my hand.
　The dagger flew awfully slowly, reflecting the sloping sun.
　I reflexively reached for it, but there was no way I could reach it.
　With a high-pitched sound, the dagger bounced off the ground and bounced to where I could no longer retrieve it in any way.

　When I looked back in a daze, there was already one more ogre there, wielding a dagger.

''Cine.''

　The ogre's mouth distorts and the dagger closes in on my body.

　That's when I noticed that I could see Narsena's figure from the ogre's shoulder.
　My eyes meet with Narsena in the distance.
　I'm going to be able to see that Narsena's face was distorted, even from here.

　I'm going to be able to say that you're a good friend of mine.

　Narcena's words echoed in my brain, something I couldn't possibly hear at this distance.

　I tried to open my mouth to respond to it, but before a voice could be uttered from that mouth, the ogre's dagger sliced deeply into my shoulder mouth.
　In the next moment, my eyes turned red with blood splatters ...... in front of me.