''The Tower of Brilliance was a dungeon built by Alphasul's comrades. That much is fine. But ...... I wonder why those human names were Hinoksannibiko and Hinoksannibhime. Aren't these names the same as the names of the gods in their hometown?

　Nagi was at a loss for words and pressed silent.

　The names of the "gods" inhabiting their bodies through the gods' descent and the names of the comrade humans mentioned by the Demon King Gandalf - perhaps Sakura and Nagi were not the only ones who noticed the inexplicable coincidence between them.

　Some of the humans in Westland, for example, like their employer Luke White Wolf, must have realized this similarity as well.

　The reason they don't see it as a particular problem is simply because they have more pressing issues to deal with.

　But the cherry on top is different.

　For Sakura, an outsider to the political situation in the Westlands, for better or worse, the information involved in the godsurrender is the top priority for her.

''We, the Shiranui clan, considered 'God' to be a selfless mass of power. You, the Kirigakure clan, thought of 'God' as a self-aware, transcendent being. But the truth is ...... that neither of us were either of us, were we not?
...... You can't be so sure. It's also possible that he could be a human being who was given the same name as God. There's still more evidence ...... to make a judgment.
Let me know if you need me.

　Suddenly - the voice of a third party who shouldn't have been here resounds.

　It was the voice of a man who must have lived twice as many years than boys and girls like Sakura and Nagi, and it was a voice that Sakura would never be able to ignore.

'...... That voice is!　Demon General Suzuri!

　As soon as Sakura turned around, she put her hand on the hilt of her sword.

　Nagi also quickly jumped back and held out one arm to protect Melissa behind her.

　A man with a bare face covered, walking from the entrance of the fifth labyrinth.

　The Four Demon Generals of the Demon King's Army, Suzuri the Fire.
　He is a swordsman who handles flames and swords, and is a demon who uses the body of Shiranui Kurando, Sakura's father, as his vessel for the first time.

What do you want? I've been thinking of putting off a strike against you for a while to repay my debt to Luke and the Westland Kingdom, but ...... I have no hesitation in welcoming you, depending on how you come out.
As I said. If you want to know about the god ...... Hinokagabiko and her daughter, I'll tell you.

　Sakura didn't let her guard down, but she didn't try to draw her sword right away, but continued to watch Suzuri's exit.

''Isn't that information that I should tell Luke-dono and the king? If you're going to reveal it to me alone, that in itself would be reason enough to be suspicious. What in the world are you planning to do?
"He (or she) will be informed by His Majesty Himself. But you ...... will not hesitate to voice your own doubts and concerns to Luke White Wolf and others, as you did in your earlier audience,
...... That's not the point: ......

　Sakura clammed up, unable to argue with the point confronted by the unexpected opponent.

　It was frustrating, but she was aware that Suzuri's point was true.

　When Gandalf, the Demon King, referred to the Tower of the Brilliant Demon, Hinokagabiko and Hinokagahime, Sakura couldn't interrupt him, 'What does that mean?

　She was afraid that she, being close to an outsider, would interfere with Luke and the others by interrupting them.

It's the one who advised His Majesty of your presence, "It was I who advised His Majesty of your presence. I had hoped that he would put his trust in you and plead with you to teach him further, but ...... you're just as silent as a borrowed cat.
...... Are you trying to provoke me?

　The cherry blossoms put strength into the hand that was attached to the hilt.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

It's not possible. It is in our interest for you to know the truth, and therefore His Majesty agreed, but the far-fetched plan was not fruitful ...... that's all.
Is that why you're here?　Not to have Lord Luke accompany you, but to tell you the truth, one-on-one?
'Yes. If you'd been a little greedy, you wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble.

　Suzuri's hand is randomly extended to the sword.

'Shiranui!　Ready!

　Melissa gasps and Nagi raises her voice.

'Don't worry. I have no intention of killing you here and now. But there are some things that words alone cannot convey. That's all.

　The demon general's sword is drawn backhandedly.

　Suzuri holds the splendid sword in front of his face to the side, and then--

"Release the second restraint. Answer my call, Hinokagarbiko.

　Instantly, the scorching magic power swirls around.

　Just like that, a torrent of fierce magic power that scorches the skin wraps around Suzuri and blows away the cloth that hides her bare face.

　The face that was exposed was exactly that of Sakura's father, Kurahito, and even more so, it was dyed with the same red hair as Sakura, who had achieved her divine descent.

''No way, you - the gods descend--!

　This was a completely different change from the power Suzuri had used in the previous battles, the flaming of the body that was activated by the decryption of the flaming body activation.

　If it had been someone else, there might have been room for interpretation that it was not similar, but the other Sakura could be sure.

　That power that Suzuri had invoked was, without a shadow of a doubt, a god-surrender itself.

'Why!　Why you!
It's a stupid question. If you want to know, draw your sword. Bring out the power of Hinokagahime.
d*mn it ......!

　Sakura tried to draw the scarlet gold alloy sword and stepped back when the sword blade peeked out slightly.

''...... No. Right now, the ceremonial total scarlet gold alloy sword is in Luke-dono's possession. Without it, ......
They're... they're...

　Suzuri assured him without a beat.

''If it's you now, you will be able to activate the God Descent without relying on the help of the scarlet-colored gold. That cherry-blue sword alone will be enough.
'But still!　Something you can't control!
"If you go to ......, I'll be forced to use it. Your Majesty has already given me permission to do so.

　The figure of Suzuri disappears.

　The next moment, the sword clad in scorching heat was swung down towards the cherry blossom.

"Kukk--!

　Although it was barely preventable - no, it was a slash that was released to prevent it, but the scorching heat Suzuri wears is mercilessly trying to burn Sakura's skin.

　I'm not going to be able to get the same thing done.

''Oza-saiyuanhi-nihyo, Hinokagahime!