Omiros, Prince of Argoa

　Protecting Goz's sword with his shield.

''Go ahead, fireball!

　The sword is blocked and Goz takes a step back and unleashes a magical fireball from the palm of his hand.
　That too is received by the shield. If it was a leather or wooden shield, it would burn, but the magic shield prevents it from transmitting even heat.

''Accelerate!

　Without a moment's pause, Goz casts a spell. Goz, who has sped up his movement, comes around to the side.
　I feel the shield move automatically.
　Gakin! The shield prevents the sword from coming from the side with a sound of "I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that".
　However, he received it in an unreasonable stance and fell on his butt.
　Goz also used his magic in a row, so he drops back, unable to move on to the next move.
　In a great hurry, he stands up and holds his shield.

'What the hell!　That shield!

　Goz exclaims in frustration.
　Goz is right, it's really an amazing shield. It automatically moves and prevents you from moving in time where you normally wouldn't be able to do so.
　I remember the words of the bard who gave me this shield.

'You must never give it to Parsis.

　He did indeed say that.
　It's as if he knew this was going to happen beforehand. Who the hell was he?
　No time to think about it more. Goz attacks again.

'd*mn it!　If it weren't for that shield, I would have cut you to pieces in a heartbeat...!

　Indeed, without this shield, I would have already wanted to be slashed to pieces.
　It's frustrating, but I'm weaker than Goz.
　That day when I first met Goz, I was frustrated that I couldn't do anything about it. All I could do was watch Regina cry and scream.
　That's why I've been training myself since that day. I wanted to be able to protect her this time.
　But Goz was much stronger than that current me. Without the shield, he was completely unbeatable.
　It's frustrating. That's what I thought. I can't protect Regina in this state.
　That was irresistibly frustrating.
　Goz is going to attack. I managed to block it with my shield.
　But it was almost too much.
　So far, I've managed to hold on with the power of the shield. But I can't hold on to that shield anymore. If I don't do this, Goz will eventually defeat me.
　But I can't give him Regina.

"I'm sorry, Gozu!　I won't give you Regena!

　She pushes Goz back with her shield and declares so.
　Regena had been afraid to go outside since that day when she met Goz. It was very sad to see Regena like that.
　I wanted to be strong enough to make her feel safe and secure one day. But she couldn't do it by herself. She couldn't protect Regena on her own.
　I go to Regena's side while confronting Goz.

I have to do whatever I can to help her. I'm going to do everything in my power to stop Goz, and in the meantime, you're going to call for help.

　If you can't beat Goz yourself, you'll have to call for help from outside.

'Yeah ...... okay, ...... Omiros. I'll be calling for help soon, so be careful.
Yeah, I'll take care of it.

　Goz took up a position in front of the ladder to keep them from escaping.

'You'll hold me?　Can you do it, man?

　Goz, who must have heard themselves talking, laughs wryly.

'Goz!　I'm certainly no match for you!　But I can at least hold them back!

　He points his sword at Goz. Ligeena gently moves to the side.

'Kukuku ....... But I don't think you should do that, though.'
What do you mean, Goz?
"Nobody can help you, man!　Listen carefully!

　That being said, I try to listen carefully.
　I hear something shouting.

'Oh my God, Omiros!　There are goblins down there!　The goblins are invading Algore!

　Lizena shouts. It looks like she was told to look down by Goz.
　The time is already night, but there are no clouds and the moon is bright. So even if my night vision doesn't work, I'll still be able to look down.

"Goz! You!

　He glares at Goz.

'Yeah, with my help, I brought the goblins under my command into Algore!　I'm sure they're killing all those Argoa guys who were distracted by the Dark Knight right now!

　Goz starts to laugh high and proud.

'Today is the end of Algore!　Despair, my prince: ----!



Dark Knight Kroki

''Hundred Rows and Hundred Steps God Fist!

　A woman named Kaya comes from a distance with a shock wave of her fists.
　You run and bounce it with a spinning catch.
　I want to hurry up and get to Kuna, but she won't let me do so.
　I don't have a choice. I stop at that thought.

'You finally stopped, didn't you? Still, it's strange ....... It's the opposite of the direction you're in, Rigena.'
'Sorry, but I'm a diversion myself: ....... There's a detachment heading towards Regena.

　I lie plainly.
　There is no such thing as a separate work force. It seems that I am second in rank to Modes in Nargol, but sometimes there is no one I can call a subordinate.

''I see. ....... But the reason we are here is because of you, Kuroki-san. Even if Rigena-san is kidnapped, if I hold you down, everything will be fine.

　He doesn't get on board at all.

'Do you think you can hold yourself down?'

　Kaya nodded at her own question.

'I don't feel any desire to attack me at all from you. You are far stronger than I am, but if you have no intention of attacking me, I will eventually win.'

　Then she starts fisting.
　This woman's attack doesn't seem to have any intention of killing me, but she is willing to break one of my arms and ribs just because she doesn't want to take my life. In addition, she also uses the golden target without hesitation, which makes me want to cry.
　I tried to advance while avoiding kicks and fists, but it was difficult to advance.
　If he didn't do something about this opponent, he couldn't go on.
　I'm getting impatient. I want to get to Kuna as soon as possible.
　Can't you find an opening? As expected, it's difficult to ignore it and proceed.
　Then, we have no choice but to make up our minds.

''Wave Heavenly Tongue!

　As I deliberately create an opening, a woman named Kaya places her left palm on the armor and fires a shockwave.
　I deflate the blow that penetrates the armor, and I grab her hand and spin it to the right, then to the left and throw it away.

''What!!!''

　However, the woman named Kaya throws a kick at me while being thrown away.
　I ducked and ducked by twisting my upper body. I'm impressed with the attack.
　When she released the kick, her skirt flipped up, revealing black lace underwear. It's also brilliant.
　The woman named Kaya spins around and stands up, taking a passive position on the ground from her shoulders to her back to her waist.
　As she stands up, the woman named Kaya is holding her left arm.
　Her left arm should not be able to be used for a while with the technique she just used.
　She apologizes in her mind for causing her pain.

''I'll do it. ....... But I feel like my current technique was a bit naive. Are you worried about me? You're a sweetheart, after all.

　It's true that the technique now was sweeter. It's a technique to rotate left and right to get the opponent drunk, but I couldn't go that far.
　However, the reason it became sweet was because my eyes were drawn to my underwear. I couldn't talk about it, even if I had to.
　'Thank you, thank you,' I thanked him with my heart.

'It seems that normal attacks won't stop you ....... Then how about this!''

　Saying that, he suddenly stopped fisting, and then he opens his hands and dives at us.

''Huh?!''

　I cringe.
　It was too much of a gap. It would be easy to kill him if he attacked.
　But maybe it's because I was too defenseless, but I can't do anything about it and allow myself to be hugged.
　I can smell the good smell through my helmet. What the hell are you going to do?

I said, "Leave it!　Tourmaline Grove!

　With those words, a powerful electric current flows through my body.
　After a few seconds, the woman named Kaya stops hugging me.

''I made you release all the power of the lightning spirit contained in this glove and directly hit you. No matter how much you are, it shouldn't be for free.

　Then he let go of his hand.

''Probably your whole body will be numb and you won't be able to move. I'll have to ask Sahoko-sama to help you heal later. You may not have heard me already, but those who hesitate to attack cannot defeat those who do not hesitate to attack.

　The woman named Kaya is a winner. I felt an opening arise.
　After a moment, he grabbed the woman named Kaya's head.

''What?!''

　The woman named Kaya is startled by a sudden grab of her head.

'Sleep!

　Tapping into the magic that I have.

Ah, .......

　The woman named Kaya's body wobbles and she falls to her knees.
　But she can't make me sleep, and she glares at me.
　It's like I've endured the magic, but my body doesn't seem to be able to do what I say because of the drowsiness.
　It must not have worked at all if I hadn't been able to exploit a momentary gap in my mind.

'Why ......?'

　The woman named Kaya holds her head down and gets down on her knees.
　She thought the blitz worked before, so she thought it would work this time too.

'I'm sorry ......, the blitz doesn't work anymore.

　The blitz has been countered. If it hadn't been countered, it might have been a bit dangerous.
　And I shudder at the woman named Kaya, who uses the technique without hesitation.
　That woman Kaya is wobbly. This will keep her stuck for a while.
　We must hurry onward. I run.

Wait for ......

　A woman named Kaya tries to stop me, but I can't listen to her.
　Please, be safe. That's what I prayed as I ran.



Shirone, the maiden of the sword

Flying Shadow Blade!

　Multiple magical blades unleashed from the scythe chase me.
　I swing my sword and make those blades disappear.

''Don't do it, Shirone! Then it's an empty blade!

　This time, he sends his magic blade into transition. However, it's easy to duck this move if you're careful, as there is a time lag when it creates fluctuations in space.
　The game is a back-and-forth affair.
　The silver witch seems to have a high level of defense, but she lacks the means to attack. That's why her attacks haven't been able to defeat me.
　However, my attack can't reach her, so she can't win at the moment.
　However, I'm the one who is being trapped. Probably, if I don't, I will lose.

''Flame Blade! Flaming Flying Blade!

　I swing my sword. However, it is blocked by one of the White Silver Witch's magical shields.
　The strength of the magic shield varies depending on the strength of the sorcerer. Her magic shield is also quite strong, although it may not be as strong as Raina's.

'It's hard ....... I'm sure Rage-kun could probably break it, but I'm not sure I could.

　Rage, your sword is heavy and fast. Even that Raina's magic shield can easily break one or two of them. However, unlike Raji, my attacks haven't reached them at all so far.
　My sword is as fast as Rage-kun's in terms of speed, but its power is much lower. Therefore, it cannot break the magic shield.

''Your attacks won't work, Shirone!

　As the silvery witch says this, she swings her scythe again and comes flying multiple magic blades.
　The magic blades automatically follow me like a shadow. That's why I can't duck them.
　I intercept the magic blades.
　The silver witch shifts the magic blade while I intercept it. I hurriedly leave the scene and get past the magic blade.
　So far, I've managed to avoid it. But little by little, it's getting harder and harder to duck.

''I can see that you're slowly but surely cornering me, Shirone. Kuroki has to be mine. Somehow, I feel like your presence is a hindrance. So I'm going to make you disappear.

　The Silver Witch says, waving her scythe.

'Kroki is not yours!

　I reply as I catch the scythe with my sword.
　There's no way you can treat people as objects. You can't control people with magic potions or anything else.

So Kuroki is yours then?
It's not even mine!
'Then shut up and get out of Croke's sight, you're an eyesore!

　He flicks the scythe with his sword and takes his distance. We stare at each other.

''Huh.''

　I laugh.

'What are you laughing at?'
'I see. ....... The point is, you. You haven't been able to make Kuroki completely yours, have you?

　The white and silver witch gets cute and puffy when I say that.
　Apparently, I'm on to something.
　I'm sure of it. Kuroki isn't completely in control yet. Then there's still a chance.

'It's true that Kroki does look at Regina's ass sometimes: ......

　The Silver Witch says ruefully.
　And I'm tired of that word.
　I wonder what the grumpy skank is doing. I'll have to correct him later.

But! By far, the only thing I'm looking at is Cuna's breasts and ass! There's no doubt about it!

　Then he comes swinging his scythe.
　It's faster than before, but the attacks are more cluttered.
　I can do it now that it's getting a little cluttered.
　I avoid the scythe's blow and activate the technique.

''Thousand Winged Flying Blade!
d*mn!

　However, all of them are played by the White Silver Witch's nine magic shields.
　However, the activation of the magic shields was slightly delayed, and the white silver witch's movements completely stopped.
　Now!
　I force myself to regain my poise. I can feel my body scream, but I can't let this moment pass.
　I carry the sword on my back and put all the magical power I can into the sword.
　After using the big move called the Thousand Winged Flying Blade, I unleash a series of moves. Normally, this is an impossible move. However, if you don't force yourself, you won't be able to defeat the White Silver Witch.

''Ha!

　I swing my sword from the top step as I turn my body with a call.
　The sword is defended by the magic shield. But I didn't mind that and swung the sword through.

"What?

　One of the magic shields shatters as the fog clears. The silvery white witch manages to block the sword with the hilt of her scythe, but she can't catch it, and we fall down.
　Then, the fallen witch is placed in a position where I'm covering her from above.

''As expected of you, in this position, you can't even pull out a magic shield or magic blade!

　I tell the fallen witch.
　It worked. If I had doubled the magic shield, I might not have been able to break it.
　Okay, I'll call this technique the Heavenly Winged Slaying Demon Sword. It's a cool name, even for me.

''Ku......''

　The silver witch has a frustrated look on her face and is trying to push back the sword she catches with her scythe.
　But I don't let her do that. I put all my strength into the sword.

''Hmmm, it seems that I'm better than you in terms of arm strength, even if you lose in others.

　I wonder how that's a girl thing, but now is not the time to worry about it.
　I put my strength into my sword.

'Come on, let's get Kroki free!
"Guguugu ...... na, what are you talking about ......
Don't play dumb!　You're the one who's brainwashing Kroki with magic!

　Otherwise, there's no way that gentle Kuroki would obey the evil and treacherous Demon King.
　If we're going to cut White, let's just cut him down.
　I don't have enough strength left to use two techniques in a row anymore. If I don't beat him, I'll lose.
　However, I also don't have the strength to push my opponent through after using two major techniques in a row.
　We continue to glare at each other up and down.

''What?!''
Ah!

　How much time had passed? Suddenly, I am pulled from behind by a tremendous force and ripped from the silvery white witch.
　I'm ripped off and thrown off and sent to the end of the large room, where I land at the entrance door. I look ahead.
　There I see the dark knight taking the white and silver witch by the hand and making her stand up.

''Kroki!''

　When I see that dark knight, I can't move.
　The white silver witch shouts something, the two of them are talking about something, and when I see the two of them having a friendly conversation, I'm in a golden bind.
　Then the white and silver witch takes a step back and Kroki walks over to me. She hasn't drawn her sword, she doesn't seem to be willing to fight.

''Shirone!　I need to talk to you outside the castle!



Dark Knight Kroki

　In time, it looks like we've managed to avoid the worst of it. After getting Coona to his feet, he looks at Cyrone.
　Oh no...... he's definitely angry, isn't he?
　When I look at Cyrone, he's glaring at himself with all his might.
　A cold sweat breaks out.
　What should I do?
　Coona was about to be killed, though, so I unintentionally pulled Shilone away from her. I have no idea what to do after this.

'Silone, that's two and one!

　Coona says that out loud to Shirone in the distance and holds up his scythe. What a ridiculous thing to be thinking about, ...... just for the scythe. I can't think straight anymore.
　Anyway, you can't let the two of them fight.

'Kuna, I'll take care of her myself. In the meantime, you must withdraw this castle from Argoa.
Mmm. Why is that, Kroki?　If the two of us take it on, we can kill it for sure!

　I shake my head at the word. No, ......, I don't want to let that happen, so I'm going to deal with her on my own .......

'It's okay, I'm stronger than she is. So Coona will wait for you in Nargol.
No!

　I look at Kuna in surprise.
　It's because Kuna has never not listened to me before.

'Kuna ......'
'You can't put that woman and Kroki together. That woman is dangerous ....... I have a feeling she's going to take Kroki far away .......

　Coona looks at Cyrone with hostile eyes.

'I'm not going anywhere ...... Coona. If I do go, it will be with Kuna. I promise.

　I know what that word means, I know what it means. But I couldn't help but say so.
　The Kuna looks at me. You'll be able to meet that Kuna's gaze.

'Okay ...... I'll be waiting for you at Nargol.

　Kuna senses something from his own words and lowers his scythe as he says this.
　After confirming that, he walks towards Shirone. Cyrone doesn't move with his sword at the ready.

''Sirone!　I need to talk to you outside the castle!

　When I say this myself, Shirone settles his sword.


'But first, let me see your face, Kuroki!
　I take the Dark Knight's helmet.
　I look at my true face. Syrone stares at his face.

'Okay. ....... 'All right. Don't run away, Kroki.

　With that, Shirone puts out her wings and bursts through the wall and walks out of the castle.
　I use my own flying magic and follow Silone.
　As they walk out of the castle themselves, the castle of Gotashi begins to move. It looks like Coona has ordered Myrmidon to move it. That's a good boy, Coona.
　He then confronts Syllone in the air.

'You fool!

　Suddenly, Shirone hits herself.

''Bubbe?''

　For some reason, you can't avoid that fist and take it head on.

''Hiya...... do hiya ni do ......

　I hold my nose.

'Stupid, stupid, stupid!　Kuroki's stupid...!

　But Silone doesn't stop attacking.

"Silone ....... Hey ...... stop.

　Silone stops his hand when he protests himself.

'How worried do you think I was about you!

　Cyrone looks at herself with an angry face.

'Yeah ....... 'You were worried about me?'
'Of course not!　What makes you think that?!
Because I always thought I was the one to worry about: ......

　Yes, he was always the one who worried about himself. Cyrone never worried about himself.
　Cyrone has a decent arm, a strong sense of justice, and no fear. He usually stands up to opponents who are bigger than him.
　I wasn't worried that I would be in danger one day.

''Why would Kuroki worry about me!

　Syrone is still angry.

'Because ....... Sirone always goes into dangerous things ....... Maybe it's to help someone else, but I was always worried that Sirone would be in danger .......

　Hearing those words, Shirone became puzzled.

''Eh?　Was it? Were you worried about me?

　I nodded to myself.

'I always said I should stop doing dangerous things: ......'

　More than that, though, Syrone doesn't listen to himself: .......

'Come to think of it, I've said something like that. Hmm, but it's okay. I'm sure that even if you are in danger, Rage-kun will be able to help you. There's no need for Kuroki to worry about me at all.

　Syrone replied as a matter of course, putting his hands on his hips.
　What's that in your words, I think.
　It's true that Rage is strong. And for some reason, he runs to the pretty girl in a pinch. Syrone is a beautiful woman, even though she is my childhood friend. If Sirone is in danger, he will certainly help her.
　Maybe Rage had managed the one incident at St. Renaria's without me doing anything about it.
　So maybe I don't have to worry about Shilone at all.
　But .......

'Then you don't have to worry about yourself either ....... You can rest easy.

　What is there to worry about in the first place? Modes seems like a good guy, and he's got a friend in Coona. There's no more to be said for worrying about than Syllone and the others at Raina's side.

'What's that?　There's no way I'm going to feel safe with the Demon King by my side!

　Cyrone is angry.
　It's true that it's a normal thing to do: ....... I don't know how to explain it.

'Come on, we're going to Reigi-kun's place, Kuroki!　You shouldn't be in Nargol!

　Syrone holds out his hand to himself, but he shakes his head.

'It can't go ....... I'm going back to Nargol myself.

　I promised Kuna that I would come back. That's why I have to go back.
　I don't think Rage will accept me in the first place. As far as I can see, Rage accepts girls but not guys. Shirone doesn't seem to notice that because she's a girl.
　And I'm not someone I want to spend much time with either. So I don't go to Rage's place.

'What!　That Kuna girl is the reason!
'Yes, but ......'

　When I say this, Shirohne starts to wince.

''I knew it!　You're right, Chiyuki, you're right!　Kroki is a bit naughty, but he wouldn't do anything horrible no matter how many pretty girls he asked for!　How dare it try to side with the Demon King and his white and silver witch who torments the people!

　Cyrone exclaims.

'Modes isn't that bad: ......

　Syrone has a misunderstanding. So we have to clear up that misunderstanding.

'No way!　I knew Kroki was crazy!

　But as soon as I hear that, it's denied.
　When I hear those words, I wonder if it will happen again.
　I don't know why, but people don't always trust me. I don't know why, but people don't always trust me.
　I'm sure he doesn't have any humanity in him.
　Someone once said that people who are not trusted have good reasons for not being trusted. That's why I have my faults.
　You have to fix what's wrong, but you don't know what it is. So the situation goes from bad to worse.

'Draw your sword, Kroki!　I'm going to make you wake up to that!

　Then he draws his sword.
　'I knew it was going to happen,' he sighs.

'Sorry ....... I won't let Silone beat me anymore.''

　When I put on my helmet, I draw my sword. It seems this is all I can tell myself.

'Let's go, Kroki!　I'm the one who's in the air!　Be prepared for at least one of your arms!

　When the syrone goes up in the sky, it starts flying at high speed. He then moves in a circle around himself.
　I hold my sword in the air.
　Cirone, who has gone behind me at high speed, swings his sword. He spins it around and flicks it.
　Sirone continues to break away at high speed and comes at you again. I'm not going to be able to get rid of it, but I'm going to be able to jump to the side and duck it just in time.
　The Silone attacks and dives in rapid succession, but I can't help but duck. I manage to duck.
　The attacks of the Silone are difficult to deal with in an empty space. It's true that Syrone seems to be good at aerial combat, but I think I'll win. But I'm probably going to win.

Dark hole!

　I activate my magic and generate two dark holes.

''Nah!''

　Shirone's movement changes when she doesn't want to grab onto the dark hole.
　The dark hole will narrow down the area it can fly through to guide its attack. If you know where it's coming from, it's easy to intercept it.
　Intercept the white knight as he comes toward you.
　I rotate my body and swing my sword.
　Gakin! With such a sound, my own sword and Silone's sword meet.

''Kyaaaaaah!

　Cyrone was blown away by her own sword, unable to withstand it.

''Glorious!

　He calls out aloud for Glorious.
　Then a huge dragon jumps out of the forest and catches Sirone as he falls.
　Glorious catches Shirone and lands on the ground.
　He lands on the ground where Glorious landed.

'Are you okay? Cyrone?

　He lowers Syrone off Glorious' back.
　Syrone descends, holding his head down, probably due to the effects of the impact of his sword.

'Why are you helping me?'
I don't want to antagonize Cyrone.
Then why are you in Nargol?
'If Sirone and the others don't come to Nargol, I'm not going to fight them.
You're protecting the Demon King?

　I nodded at his words.

''Oh, if the brave men come to Nargol to defeat the Demon King, I will become the Dark Knight to block their path.''

　He looks squarely at Cyrone and says.

'Why ....... I don't know why, .......''

　Cyrone is in tears. But I can't listen to Cyrone for once.

'I'm going to go ....... I have to see Ligeena.

　I try to get on Glorious and his cloak is tugged on.
　I turn around and see Cyrone glaring at me with an angry face.

'What!　You used to listen to anything I said when I cried!
'Hey!　Crying lies!

　This reminds me of how, ever since she was a little girl, whenever she wanted something from her possessions, she would immediately start crying over it.
　I'm not very good with tears, so I listen to what she says even though I know she's crying falsely. Because of this, most of my snacks were taken away by her.

I can't ask her this much.
No, I'm not giving it back to Nargol!　Kuroki should go to me and Reigi-kun!

　Cyrone doesn't let go of the edge of her cloak.

'No, I can't go,'

　I try to pull the cloak away from Sirone's hand. However, Syrone doesn't let go of the cloak, holding it tightly.

''Boo!　Kechee the Krocki!

　Syrone puffs up.
　They pull their cloaks together. It was during such an exchange.



　Suddenly, a scream is heard loud enough to reach the heavens.
　Myself and Silone look towards Algore, where the shout came from.

'What, is that ......?'

　Cyrone let out a cry of surprise.
　It was a huge mass of hands.
　The huge mass of hands was taller than the walls of Argoa, and even though it was quite far away from them, they could still see it clearly.
　That huge collection of hands seemed to be attacking Algore.