The third magic power harvesting tower - its purpose is clear from the name.

　It's a facility to gather the magic power to supply the city. It's a direct route to the source of the large amount of magic power that is believed to exist underground.

　It's the perfect place for a demon to nest for its magic power, no matter how you look at it.

"We're almost there. Increase your vigilance.

　We run through the dark stairs and rush to the basement floor.

　The noirs, who were advised by Gandalf to withdraw, are following us.

　It's clear from the serious expressions on their faces that it's not just because they want to satisfy their intellectual curiosity.

　And when we stepped out into the open space, I was struck speechless by the sight before me.

　I didn't even know what materials they were made of, the smooth floor and walls.

　The ceiling, which is so high that you can look up at it, has partly collapsed, and sunlight is constantly pouring in from there.

'What, duh ...... this is it!

　Ivaldi exclaims in surprise.

　A tower tower that pierced the floor and ceiling, towering at the back of the basement floor.

　A huge sludgy mass of flesh clung near the base of that large device, which was probably the third magic power harvesting tower.

''It's here!　Defensive positions!

　As soon as Alfazul's voice echoed from somewhere, everyone in this place moved into their own form of defensive action.

　Gandalf, Eir, and Noir activated their defensive magic against the mass of meat, Evaldi and Alexia held up their large gaining objects as shields, and Hild and I fled into the shadow of the defensive magic.

　In the next moment, countless light spots appeared on the surface of the muddy mass of flesh, and a tremendous rain of flashes of light came down sideways.

''I'm not kidding. ......!

　I crouched behind the magic barrier and held my right hand over my face, trying to activate the Right Eye of Wisdom.

　However, no reaction occurred.

　Not only did his right eye not change, but he was unable to even activate the skill.

''(......!)　(d*mn, could it be the effect of Loki's memory binding you to it?)

　This is the second time I've been unable to use my skills in this world where my memories have been recreated.

　That one was due to a thinning of the physical and mental connection, but this time I have a clearer idea of what's going on.

　The mysterious sweep of light subsided in seconds, and then a strange silence descended.

'See, it's an unfamiliar object, isn't it?'

　I heard Alfazul's voice again, and I heard a noise from the corner of the room.

　I didn't realize it when I stepped onto the floor, but Fraxinus' magic had created a dome of plant roots intertwined in the corner, protecting Alfazul and the three of us.

　The dome of the plant was lifted and Alphasul, Fraxinus and Hyannichime came rushing in.

　It was probably because they were already engaged.
　Alfazul had removed the eye patch that covered her right eye, exposing her blue demon eye.

As you can see, I have no idea if it's a demon or not. I'm sure it's strongly sucking up magic power, though.''
I'd rather tell you in advance if it's going to be the one to attack us like that.
Bad, bad. In the aftermath of his attack, the magic wave was violently disrupted. If it weren't for that, I would have told you more about it.

In contrast to Gandalf, who continued to be alert and unguarded, Alfazul's had a relaxed attitude and was asking how the mysterious lump of meat was coming out.

'I'm starting to read the pattern of action. It seems that the volley of fire just now is not something that he can fire in rapid succession, even for himself. It looks like he needs to charge up his magic power in order to unleash another shot.
Nameless. I guess you better destroy it now.
'I tried that long ago. Slash and slash and it will regenerate back to normal.

　Eavardi frowned when he heard the Ssangyin woman's reply.

''Don't worry. I have a plan for you. The timing wasn't right earlier, so I just let it slide.
Ho. You tell me, Alfazl.
''Right before you unleash a sweeping shot like now, an enormous amount of magic power will be concentrated on a single point inside. It's just a matter of firing a single shot at the right moment to blow it up from the inside. However, ...... they do try to interfere with that too.

　Just then, the surface of the lump of meat seemed to tremble in small increments, and then countless things poured out of the lump of meat, as if a demon was leaping out of the surface of the swamp.

　Dolls, beast-shaped, skull-shaped, lizard-shaped, bird-shaped, beast-man-shaped - muddy meat dolls that resembled roughly every land-dwelling creature you can think of.

　It was so creepy and freaky that Alexia made a deliberate vomit-like gesture and stuck out her tongue.

'That, is ...... fresh, similar to a golem ......, but .......'
'But there is no indication that it has exercised that kind of magic. I would say they were generated by a different principle and not unlike one.

　Following Noir's findings, Gandalf utters a calm analysis.

　After all this time, Noir apparently doesn't realize that this dark elf is the Demon King Gandalf of his youth.

　He could have deduced the point of being a companion of Alphasul alone, but perhaps he is unconsciously avoiding the idea.

'As you can see, if we miss the timing by taking care of those guys, we'll have to start over again, surpassing the sweep. So, give me a little help.
I don't need to know. You're going to finish it.

　Everyone in the place begins to intercept the creepy meat dolls, starting with Gandalf firing his large pistol in rapid succession.

　The Hyangri woman runs through the meat dolls with unseen speed, slashing them to pieces from one side to the other.

　Eivaldi's great hammer kicks the enemy away with the force of a tornado, and Noir's black flames collectively burn away the group.

　Hild and Eil, although unaccustomed to battle, are also attempting to intercept, firing magic bullets and bullets one by one in turn.

'Yotesh!　Let's give it a try!

　Alexia vigorously opened the large metal case she was using as a shield and gleefully held the weapon that was stored in it.

　It was not the usual large crossbowl (Scorpion), but a firearm that looked like a larger version of the long gun that Ail was desperately holding.

'Samurai-san!　Please stay out of the firing line!

　The large firearms held in the waistband scattered a roar and spewed fire, blowing the meat puppets that were looming on the straight line of the gun's muzzle together and blowing them to pieces.

　However, Alexia herself was also flipped over by the recoil and rolled backwards several times.

''Ouch! ......!
Oikola!　Don't take a prototype into a real battle!
I'm going to bring it in!　If we don't collect real-world data, we'll be prototypes forever!
Weapons must be reliable, Ahkmara!

　Alfazul laughed out loud as he watched Evaldi and Alexia argue without stepping back.

'I never get tired of it, you guys!　...... Now, you've done such a great job. I can't screw up either.