The One Who Beats the Cat Mimi (Medjed) Kuroki

　It's dark as night with black clouds above the black pyramid.
　I am in the form of Medjed, and I look down at the Immortal Army (Undead Army) with Totona.
　There would be more than 40,000 soldiers in an army aligned in the desert.
　I don't know where this many legions came from.
　Could it be that most of them are mammy soldiers, so they were dried up and then carried away and put back together with hot water?
　If it was, it would be too funny.
　...... I had an amazingly stupid idea.
　I'm going to reflect on that for a moment.
　The Mummy soldiers are in line with their spears and shields.
　They are pretty poorly armed.
　The weapons are good, but not all of the mammy soldiers are wearing armor.
　They only wear striped cloth helmets.
　As expected of Mummy King (Lord) Nephes, the Mummy King (Lord), wears metal armor, but it's more of an ornament than a defense.
　Perhaps because Mammy is also undead and therefore resistant to physical attacks, he may not dare to wear armor.
　Attacks that would kill a normal creature can be withstood if it were an undead mummy.
　That might be why they don't wear armor.

'Strange? Lord Harses. I don't see the serpent prince.

　Isdes, the god of war, looks at the enemy's camp and says
　The enemy's army is aligned in front of the black pyramid.
　The enemy's army is also an immortal army (Undead Army) made up of undead.
　There are no mammies.
　The majority of them are skeleton soldiers who are far inferior to mummy soldiers.
　They are almost evenly matched in numbers, but they are not the enemies of the mummy soldiers' infantry or tank (chariot) troops.
　However, ghosts (ghost knights), ghosts (wraiths), ghosts (ghosts) and other ghosts cannot be defeated by mammy soldiers because their physical attacks are ineffective.
　A mummy priest of light (Light Priest) who can use light magic despite being undead can beat the dead (Wraith) and ghosts (Ghosts), but the ghost knights (Spectre Knight) are difficult to defeat.
　However, there is a rage here.
　No matter how many ghost knights (spectre knights) there are, they will easily defeat them.
　Without the serpent prince, they shouldn't be able to compete with him.
　There's nothing wrong with that.

''Isn't he not there? Isdes. Isn't that convenient? Let's charge in!

　That was when Halseth said that.
　A pale light emanated from the black pyramid into the sky.
　The light that went up into the sky above gradually took shape and finally took the form of a person.
　The person is a woman with red hair and sickly white skin.
　I have met her only once in the past.

'Zafarada, goddess of corruption and pestilence! The Grim Reaper's beloved daughter (Mana Musume)!

　Halseth cries out.
　Zafarada, goddess of corruption and pestilence.
　Also known as the goddess of the Black Death.
　The diseases of this world are different from the diseases of the world you were originally from, and contain a magical element.
　Therefore, even if they have the same disease name, they may be different from the ones you know.
　Also, in this world, it's not a superstition that witches can spread plagues, it's true.
　It is a common story that the plague was stopped when the witches were exterminated.
　Thus, plagues can be caused by the will of someone, and it was Zafarada who created the Black Death.
　She released the disease into the world and caused the deaths of many of the mortals who were members of the gods of Elyos.
　A huge image of this Zafarada is projected in the air.
　The Zafarada of the image bows gracefully.

'You have come well. Foolish Gypsies. Thank you for building a pyramid for your father. ......'

'Divine Light Cannon!

　Before Zafarada can finish, Rage releases his magic.
　A rush of light strikes the black pyramid.
　After a few seconds, the light disappears.
　However, the black pyramid is not broken at all.
　Apparently, its defense against magic is quite high.

''Hey, Rage-kun!

'What are you talking about, Chiyuki? You don't need to hear the end of it, do you?

　Chiyuki next to Rage is surprised.
　Everyone present is surprised.
　Naturally, so am I.
　It's just as expected of you, Rage, to attack all of a sudden! I'm tired of it in my heart.

'd*mn! Is the brave man of light the one who doesn't listen to you?!

　Even Zafarada was surprised when he was attacked in the middle of his greeting.

'Well! Good! I wonder if I can attack with this! Come out, my new subordinates!

　Zafarada, who had regained his composure, said, and a number of small creatures emerged from the black pyramid.

'Is that a ratman?'

　Chiyuki was right, it was the Rat Man that came out.
　However, the Rat Man is not that strong of a monster.
　Even with such a large number of them, they would be no match for the Mummy Corps.
　However, the moment the Ratman raises his shield, you can feel his face tense up.
　Something was tied to the Ratman's shield.

''That's for the cats who were out scouting!

　Nell cries out.
　What a bunch of fairy cats (ketsies) kidnapped by the ratmen's shields were tied up.

'Stop right there, Gypsies! If you get any closer, what will happen to Princess Nelfithi's beloved cats? Thinking. Cats that have too little life force to even eat. At best, I'll have you as a shield.

　The Zafarada in the video laughs.
　He knows that Nell is here.
　Somewhere, the information must have leaked out.

'Hmph! Do you think that's going to stop us? Charge!

I'll be there in a minute! Mr. Hal!

　Halseth, who is about to charge in without a care in the world, is stopped by Nell in a hurry.

'What are you talking about, Nell! I'm sure the cats are ready for it! I don't have to listen to that rotten goddess!

　But Halseth would not listen.

'Hey, wait! Prince! Would you leave the cats behind?!

　Rage also stops Halseth.
　The two men glare at each other.

'Hmph! Then brave men of light! Can you do something about it?!

'Ggh! It is!

　Rage grunts.
　Rage can't seem to come up with a way to save the cats in this phase either.

'This is going to be hard to attack then. 'But?' What is it? I feel like I'm stalling for time.

　Chiyuki nods his head.
　It certainly looks like they're trying to buy time.
　It's even more so since I'm telling them not to move all the way.

''That's right! The black-haired wise man is right! Maybe he's calling for reinforcements from the land of Apophis! The Prince! We should attack this place as soon as possible!

　Halseth nodded at Isdes' words.

'That's what I mean, Nell. Give it up.'

I don't want to do that!

　Phew! He breathed heavily and extended his claws.
　As a physical weapon, Nell's claws are as long as a small sword.
　If this is the case, it's going to be a split-up.

'Hey Rage? Can't you do something about it?

I know. Ishtia. I'll see what I can do. So, wait a minute, Prince.

'Humph! All right! Just wait a little while longer! Okay, Nell! Put those nails away!

　Nell is about to be scratched by Nell, and Halseth reluctantly agrees.
　It's a bad situation.
　The Zafarada in the video is looking at us and laughing at our situation.

'Medjed: ......'

　Tona tugs at her cloth.
　Her eyes are pleading for me to do something about it.
　Of course I'm going to do something about it.
　I have to keep my promise to the cats.
　I've been preparing for this since I found out there were rat people in the enemy.
　I gently touch my ring.
　This ring is paired with Kuna's ring.
　This ring is equipped with the ability to talk to each other as well as understand each other's position.
　In other words, it is the same as a communication device.
　I'm going to get Tona away from Rage and the others.
　I can't have them listening in on our conversations.

'Do you have a minute? Tona?

　I say to Tona where no one will hear me.

"No. Kuroki. I'd love to do you a favor, but I can't do that right now: ......

　Tona blushes.
　Wait! Mr. Tona! What are you thinking about?
　I almost tsked.

'No. ....... It's not, it's .......

　I tell him my plan in a whisper.

'I see, I hate to have to ask for that girl's help, but I don't see any other way.

Yes. Then let's go back.

　When we return, Nell and Halseth are arguing.
　Rage doesn't seem to have a good idea in mind.

'I need a moment. 'Prince. I have a better idea.

　All eyes are on Totona.

'Totona!!!!'

'You've come up with something! That's what I'm talking about, Tona!

'Oh, that's Tona! O beautiful and wise God!

Huh. That's just like you, Totona-chan. Only a goddess of knowledge can do that.

　Nell, Ishtia, Halseth, and Rage all praise Totoona in their mouths.

'I haven't said anything yet, but ....... 'Oh well. I need your help with something.

　Tona looks at the fairy cat swordsmen (nyanko fencers).

If there's anything we can do to help, we'll do it, too.

　D'Artagnan, the captain of Nell's SS fairy cat swordsmen (nyanko fencers), salutes.

'Thank you. D'Artagnan. Then I want you to come over here. Medjed, please.'

　I nodded to myself.
　After a few seconds, starting with D'Artagnan. I take a step forward.
　The Zafarada in the image gives me a quizzical look.

'What? What's that weird thing?

　I ignored Zafarada's doubts and proceeded to dance.
　The sight of me dressed as Mejed, dancing in a strange way, is very funny to watch from the side.
　I dance as happily as possible.
　Zafarada seems to be too confused by the fact that the weird guy is dancing his way closer to him to give him orders.
　In the meantime, he gets a little closer.

'You weirdos out there! Stop! I'll cut the cat's head off!

　Zafarada comes to his senses in a few more moments.
　But it's too late. I've gained enough distance.
　I sneak the ring to my mouth under the cloth.

'My favorite coonah. Please give me a whistle.

　I ask Kuna, who is supposed to be waiting behind the ring with a flute, to do me a favor.

　The flute that controls the Ratman.

　This is the flute Kuna obtained in the Republic of Ariadia.
　I don't know how Kuna got this flute.
　However, this flute is now the key to breaking through the situation.
　He had contacted Kuna when he found out that the enemy had ratmen (ratmen) in their midst.
　And he had contacted Kuna earlier and asked her to blow the whistle when she gave him a signal.

'I get it. I'll play the flute for my favorite Kroki.

　Cuna's happy voice from the ring.
　Immediately after that, the sound of a whistle sounds from the ring.

'Wind! Bring on the sound!

　The magic of Totona's voice magnification is chanted from behind.
　The wind carries the sound of the flute around.
　Hearing the sound of the flute, the ratmen hear it and begin to dance.

'You're kidding! Is that the sound of my brother's whistle?! What does that mean?!

　Zafarada's panicked voice.
　But it's too late.
　I myself throw the four fairy cat swordsmen (nyanko fencers) who were hiding under Medjed's clothes towards the ratman (ratman).

''Nyaaaaah!

　The Fairy Cat Swordsman (Nyanko Fencer) pulls his sword out of the air and runs into the Ratman.
　The Ratman is unable to resist, perhaps because he dances with the sound of his whistle.
　He rescues the cats tied to his shield one after another.

'Now! Charge!

　With Halseth's command, the Mummy Chariots (Chariots) troop led by Nephes charged in.
　The chariots (Chariots) drawn by the Undead Horse (Undead Horse) are fast and reap one after another the skeletons.
　The ghost knights (Spectre Knights) pull out beams from their eyes to keep the fairy cat swordsmen (Nyanco Fencers) from coming at them and keep them in check.
　Rage and the dogmen warriors and the avian warriors also joined in, and that's how they kicked out the enemy's forces at once.

''Lie! This thing!

　With that, the image of Zafarada disappears.
　The rescued fairy cats (Ketsey) are hugging each other with great joy.
　I'm relieved that I was able to make good on my promise to the cats.

'Thanks for your help. "Thanks, Medjed. If it weren't for you, these kids wouldn't be safe.

　Tona comes to us.
　She smiles, a rare smile for the usually expressionless Totona.
　It's a very, very lovely, wonderful smile.
　When she smiles at me, I feel like I can do my best in anything.

'Thanks to you, Onii-san! Thank you cat!

　Nell follows Tona and rubs against herself as she hugs him.
　She's very happy.
　The two of them compliment me, but I don't think it's just my luck and I don't feel like I'm helping them.
　They happen to have gotten the rat man (Ratman) a whistle, and the rat man (Ratman) happened to be holding the cats hostage.
　So it was embarrassing to be praised so highly.

'That's great, Tona. If it wasn't for your schemes, I don't know what would have happened.

　Rage and Chiyuki come over here.

'It's really amazing. I didn't think they had the means to do this.''

Hmm. That's Felli's daughter.

　Chiyuki and Ishtia praise Totona.
　Apparently, they think it's Totona's plan.

'Wrong ....... 'What?' Medjed.

　I interrupt Tona's attempt to tell her that she's different by putting a hand on her shoulder.
　I shake my head that I don't have to say it.
　I don't even think it's my power.
　Then I don't mind Totoona's plan.

'Totoona! That's my goddess of knowledge! We've eliminated the enemy in this place! Come on! Let's hear your next move!

　Halseth and Isdes come over here after sweeping the enemy's undead army.
　They also seem to think it's Tona's plan.

''My Prince. I have no particular plan. There's no sign of anyone coming out ....... The rest will have to come inside to find out.

　Tona is right, there is no sign of anyone coming out of the pyramid after the rat man (Ratman).
　Since the hostages are inside, the only thing left to do is to go in.

I see. We'll move in. Isdes, we're going in!

　Halseth commands, but Isdes shakes his head.

'Please wait! It's dangerous! Master Halseth will remain here! Of course, Master Ishtia and Master Nell, too!

　Ischthia and Nell are not happy when Isdes tells them so.
　However, Isdes doesn't seem to listen to them.

''Well, would it be alright if I left the rest to you?

　Isdes looks at Rage and Totoona.

'Of course. It's my promise to the Lion Queen.

I know. I know, Master Isdes. I promise.

　Rage and Totona nodded.

'Wait! It's Isdes! It's dangerous! Tona must stay!

'Yes! Tona's in danger!

　Halseth and Nell disagree.

'It's all right. 'Nell. I have a strong ally.

　Tona stroked her cheek, trying not to worry Nell.

'That's what I'm talking about, Prince. Totoona is counting on me. You're waiting quietly, aren't you?

　Rage, who thinks Tona trusts him, is proud of him.
　Halseth looks somewhat frustrated.
　When he looks at Totoona, their eyes meet.
　Somehow, her cheeks seem to be turning a little red.