-- and so, after the one-sided sweeping battle, we finally arrived at our destination, the embers of the tower.

　The roar and roar that reverberated inside the hollow tower was a true indication of the fact that the Demon General Norzuri was in the middle of an engagement.

''Wait a moment. I'll go check on the situation first. In the unlikely event that it happens, I can leave with [Shrinkage], so it will be suitable.''

　With that, Sakura stepped into the tower, but in less than a second, she was surprised.

'Nah ......!　This is ......!
Come on, Sakura!
'No danger, but what can I say: ......'

　So there's something about it that makes Sakura stammer.

　At least the lower level of the tower was safe, so we followed Sakura and rushed into the hollow tower.

　There was a scene there that left us speechless in a double sense.

　The corpses of several Fenrir Wolves piled up on the floor of the lowest level of the tower.

　Looking up to the top of the atrium, light filled the top of the spiral staircase along the walls, making it appear as if the sun existed only there.

　Before I could finish grasping the current situation, a black stain appeared in the glow near the apex of the tower, and it quickly grew and crashed into a pile of Fenrir Wolf's corpse.

　Falling down was the corpse of a new giant wolf.

　Long ice spikes pierced through the main kryptonite, and it was clear to everyone that this had also been finished off by the Norseli.

''One dragon-like demonic beast after another ...... is going to make your senses go crazy. ......

　I agree inwardly with Eddie's unintentionally overflowing words.

　There are many reasons for the promotion of an A-ranked adventurer, but Dustin, Travis, and even Theodore, who is only interested in dealing with dragons, are examples of adventurers who are highly regarded for their fighting abilities.

　And the four demon generals of the Demon King's Army, no matter how low you estimate them to be, will never fall below the rating of equal to or even higher than A-ranked for combat orientation.

　With two people like this, it was only natural that even if there were a group of dragons, they wouldn't be much of an obstacle.

　However, I can't deny that it almost makes me feel as if the dragons and Fenrir Wolves are weak.

　If there is someone who can overthrow them unilaterally, it would be none other than the Demon King class.

''We should hurry too.''

　In order to catch up with Norzuri, who was ahead of me, I ran up the spiral staircase that stretched along the inner wall of the hollow tower.

　As you go up one or two laps, the light at the end of the stairs becomes more and more dazzling, and the amount of heat in the atmosphere really increases.

　I wondered if the physically challenged Noir would be able to keep up to the end.

　The moment I was about to turn around with that thought in mind, the light falling down was blocked by something falling, and our surroundings dimmed a little bit.

　The corpse of Fenrir Wolf again--

......!

　--No!　It's a Reaper!

Norsliff!

　The dark elf woman's unconscious body falls down the hollow tower as she reaches out her arms without a second thought, but she can't reach them.

　In the next moment, Dustin throws a lightning bolt (Lightning) right below.
　The demonic spear caught up with the falling Norsuli and changed its trajectory at a right angle in the air, stabbing through a non-lethal part of the body and sewing Norsuli to the wall near the stairs just two laps below.

　Noir and Hild were surprised and confused, not understanding the meaning of Dustin's actions, but I quickly understood his intentions and hugged Garnett's shoulders.

'Nunn!　Oh, come on!
Jump!　Garnett!
'Is ......?　...... So that's what it means!

　Garnett grabbed my body and leapt, nimbly jumping over a stairwell wide enough for the Fenrir Wolf's huge body to pass through, landing just beside the wall where Norsuli was sewn up.

　Furthermore, almost at the same time as Sakura joined us at [Shrinkage], I began to work on [Restoration] of Norzuri's body.

　Inwardly, I'm filled with impatience and fear.
　Not only the sweat that bled from being heated by the light, but also the disgusting sweat that sent chills down my spine.

　We who have fought Norzuri's ability on two occasions know it best.

　There was no way I couldn't understand what the reality of this guy's exposure to this kind of situation meant.

''What are you doing, Sir Luke!

　Eddie shouts in an upturned voice.

　Back and forth, Norseli, who had already regained consciousness, glared at me bitterly.

"What do you plan to do ...... to ingratiate yourself with, ......?

　I struggled a bit with which response to give first, and ended up answering both at the same time, and loudly enough for Eddie on the other side of the stairwell to hear.

'Think about it!　I guess that means there's enough of a guy ahead of him to make the demon general unconscious!　I don't want you to die without being able to find out what happened to you!
"......!　Nope, if you ask me, I'm sure you're right: ......

　I made sure that Eddie saw our intentions and shushed us, and then looked back at Norseli again.

'So that's it. You're going to tell us all about what happened at the top.
'Hmm, it's a fool's errand to stop and talk to each other here ...... a waste of time.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.

It's not a good idea. You can't allow them to retreat. I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world. I'll teach you what you need to know along the way.
Hey!　You could at least say thank you!

　Without even a glance at the roaring garnet, Norsli began to run up the spiral staircase again.

　We quickened our pace to match it and headed for the top of the tower.

　Everyone would have something to say to Norsuli, but we also understood that there were more important things to do now.

'In the past, several calamities manifested themselves on earth and brought the world to the brink of destruction. One of them was a giant wolf that was said to devour the heavens.

　Norzuri continues to speak one-sidedly without even turning around while leading the way.

"The name of the super-sized monster beast is the F-e-r-li. I heard that big monster monster beast, with three members of his family who are not as big as he is, has caused devastating damage to civilization on earth.
''What ...... don't tell me that's an ancient magical civilization!

　Hild, who was running at the back of the pack, rushed past us in a great hurry and ate into the lead, Norsuli.

　Norzuri's face contorted as if confused by the unexpected momentum, and she glared at me.

''What the hell is this woman ......!　You really aren't very good at discipline, you people!
...... Sorry, I'm just a guy who studies that sort of thing.