After defeating the cow demon, we proceeded through the labyrinth. But unlike before, there are no traps and no fork in the road.

We just go forward and come to the front of the room. That's all it takes to tell them that we're the strongest people to fight from now on.

We get information from Setia and Ix.

'It's a monster with a large sword-like weapon, with a face like a cow and a human form.

It's about twice the size of the Master's.

I can only think of one half-cow, half-man who is different from the Minotaur.

That fellow appeared in the Journey to the West and was the one that Sun Wukong and his friends fought... also known as the Great Sage of Heiten (Heiten Taisei).

His name is Cow Demon King. If this prediction is correct, it's not funny.

But it doesn't feel right to have the Cow Demon King in the Minotaur's labyrinth.

The other monsters are linked to cows, but when it comes to the Demon King, is it right to stay? You'd think. And it's a prelude to the Minotaur.

So I might be wrong about that.

I used the camping set for a long time and logged out. It's not a good idea to take a bathroom break. Then I log in and I summon the rest of the members. I decide on the members while buffing the food.

The first one to run for the position was, surprisingly, Love Fire.

''I want to fight!''

May I ask why?

'There's an even stronger monster after this, right?　Then you and your sisters, Lily, should fight that person.

Love Fire must have thought it through properly and run for office. In my members, Lily, Aeon, Setia, Love Fire, Ix, Noah, and Waxx are the strongest by far.

If you're considering the formation, Lily, Aeon and Setia would still be behind. Originally, I'd like to leave Love Fire in the latter half of the game, but it's meaningless if I don't get there.

I think they thought about that and ran for office.

''If my opponent is a sword, I won't lose!　I'll win and show you how to get your Lily sisters to move on!

What a good boy. I'll give you a compliment.

"All right. "All right, let's give it to Koibito. Okay?

Everyone nods. Then the other members decide.

'If Koibito is going to fight, we'll have to support him.

Sis...

As a matter of course, Waxxu stands, and then Toratetsu steps forward as well. If you're a sword bearer, there's something you can't give up.

And then someone unexpectedly stands in the race. It's Sephone.

"If the opponent calls himself a demon, then the mistress must go.

So you're okay with this?

Don't worry. It's nighttime. I would not fight in the daytime.

I see. Is it okay then? I wonder what the rest of the team will do. Then Ix and Bran come forward.

'We think that if the Master is going to fight for the last time, I should go.

'I also think Livina would have the advantage if the minotaur were a man. Besides, it is the mission of angels to fight demons. Leave it to me, my Lord.

So the members were Love Fire, Ix, Waxx, Sephone, Bran, and Toratetsu.

The six of them entered the room and were able to identify the enemy.

Cow Demon General?
?　?　?

I knew it was an original monster. This guy looks like a minotaur. If there is a difference, it wears armor and is even equipped with a cloak.

Furthermore, it is characterized by the large sword that Setia described. It is a weapon that is as large as your own sword, and judging by the size of the blade, it is more fitting to call it a giant knife than a sword.

Furthermore, this guy seems to have intelligence.

It's a good thing you've survived the ordeal and made it this far. I see....you have good eyes, and you have prepared yourself for this. It's no wonder he's such a strong man. Well, I'll say my name.

He placed a huge knife on his shoulder and said his name.

''I am one of the Cow Demon Generals supporting the great Cow Demon King!　You have challenged me to battle, O mighty men! Let's fight to the hilt!

And then the Cow Demon General used his kneading skills and attacked. However, this one was also set up by Wa Fox and Sephone.

''Rune Arts!''

Carth!

The Japanese fox blocks the martial arts of the Cow Demon General. Because the martial skills released from that giant kitchen knife are not fashionable. I think it's a good decision to try to block it first.

Furthermore, Sephora's cursed state of mind counteracts the strengthened martial arts. It's a good decision too.

However, the cow demon general doesn't care and swings a huge knife at him. It's Love Fire that intercepts him.

''Yaaaah!　Burns!　Flash!

Nuh-uh!

The sword with Love Fire's bodily fire in it clashed with the giant knife of the Cow Demon General and easily knocked Love Fire away. I knew we couldn't win with power.

Everyone acts to avoid wasting the time that Love Fire has created. First, Sefone is in charge of the debuff, Ix is in charge of the energy sword, and Brann attacks the Cow Demon General with his spear.

''Energy Sword, maximum power!''

'Hah!　Pile Bunker!

First Bran's spear hit the Cow Demon General's armor, but it was played. With a spear martial art pile bunker, that armor wouldn't freak out?

However, the energy sword that Ix went to decide on is also a direct hit. However, although the damage is done, the cow demon general isn't cut.

What is that? Only where the energy sword's magic blade touched the Cow Demon General, it seemed to be in disarray.

''Nuh. As expected of an Ex Machina. It was a good attack, but it's not good enough for me!''

The Cow Demon General swings a huge knife at Ix. Not good!　Ix is in no condition to move!

No!　Warding!

The Japanese fox traps the Cow Demon General in a ward. But the Cow Demon General has plenty of time to spare.

"Oh, warding... Warding....but it's a bit naive to think that that's enough to prevent my blow!

When the Cow Demon General said that, he waved a huge kitchen knife at Ix. That huge knife easily slices through the wards and closes in on Ix. Is that the magic power cutting that Tetsushin-san is using? But here's another reliable power type.

Gaaaah!

Toratetsu wields his prized taijutsu, clashing and jostling with the Cow Devil General's attack. Seeing this, the Cow Devil General was delighted.

''Ho!　Don't fight my attack!　Interesting!

Hi!

The Cow Demon General, who was engrossed in a struggle with Toratetsu, used his spiritual power to reduce his momentum, kicked the wall, and reacted to the attack of the love fire that slashed at him again, and the Cow Demon General avoided it but was hit by the love fire's wind blade that he had expected to hit it.

As Love Fire's attack hit, the Cow Demon General's strength dropped, and the tiger tortoise popped the Cow Demon General's huge kitchen knife, causing the Cow Demon General to stiffen up.

''It's now!　Whew!

Gaaaah!

You are in charge!

"Heavenly Charge!

At the signal of the Wafu, the Wafu's Abominable Fire, the Tigator's Tiger Roar, Sephone's Shadow Spear, and Bran's Heavenly Artillery strike the Cow Demon General. Sephone makes a noise.

''You did it!''

I'm afraid it's not going to be that easy.

As the Japanese fox points out, Love Fire and the others distance themselves from the Cow Demon General and adjust their stance.

Love Fire and the others are aware of this. That they are not such a sweet enemy that they can win at this level.

Sure enough, the Cow Demon General was alive. He was blackened here and there and seemed to have taken heavy damage, but it was still astonishing that he was able to stay safe after receiving so many consecutive attacks.

"Noooooooo...that was pretty good. But this is not enough to defeat me!

The bull demon general says so, but I found the trick. Ix, who is connected to me by a link skill, speaks while restoring his magic power with his energy battery.

'According to the master, the enemy apparently has a skill that reduces attacks that use magic power.

"Oh. I see that you can see through my magic jamming, and your summoner is a pretty good shot. As you can see, I can block magic and reduce the damage from attacks that use magic. As you can see, some damage will pass through, though. Now, what do we do?

He explained it to me very carefully. And he's waiting for me. This Cow Fiend... he's a battle maniac. He's enjoying the fight.

What should we do?

The Master seems to think it's the same as the way sister Lily dealt with it.

That means we're going to duck and give them an attack.

Love Fire promptly understood my thoughts. Love Fire has also trained with Lily, so she knows effective tactics.

''Me, Koibibi-sama, Bran, and Toratetsu-sama will deal with the enemy.

We're in support.

'Mmm!　Leave it to me!

Have you got a plan?　Then let's go!

The Cow Demon General sucked in a breath and shot a huge burning rock at the love fire and the others.

It was a completely unexpected attack.

''Ixhan!　Reflector!

Impossible. It's too big!

The warding of the Japanese fox is unlikely to prevent it. In the midst of all this, there was one that moved towards the burning rock. It was Sephone.

''Mistress will stop it!　Waxx, use your wards to protect everyone!

'　I understand!

The Japanese fox sets up a ward, Sephone catches the burning rock, and the burning rock explodes.

''Nwaaaaah!''

Seeing this, the Cow Demon General narrowed his eyes.

''Hou...sacrificing yourself to protect your friends? Great, but with this--

'Hahahahaha!　Who is the sacrifice?

What?

Darkness gathers, and Sephone is restored. At the same time, the Spell Annihilation Seal is activated. It deals damage to the Cow Demon General and further seals the skill from earlier.

''I, revive!　That's a shame!　It's the Cowlord!　I'm a vampire!　Name is Sephone!　I will be a demon king one day!　There's no such thing as a demon general to defeat!

You're on a great roll. Well, I don't know how I feel about getting excited when things go the way I want them to.

''Nuh... a vampire's immortality ability!　Yay!　I don't know what time it is in the labyrinth!

Yeah. You're right, there's no way to know what the clock is or what's going on out there, so it's not easy.

Well, good. Then they'll keep knocking it down until morning!

Eh ......

Sephone freezes. Well, that's what it's supposed to be, of course.

This is where I realized something important, too. Since I'm not here, I guess I'll have to wait until morning to get the game over, too.

As I'm thinking about something super important, the cow demon general starts to move, with his eyes on Sephone. Then he shakes his fist.

You've thought about it. If I defeat Sefone with my sword, I can't use my one-handed sword skill. Then defeating it with your bare hands would solve the problem.

''Ka, shadow hiding!

But Sephone flees into the shadow of the bull demon general.

'Run to my shadow!　Yay!　Let's play fair!

I think you're right about that opinion, but I don't think you're all that concerned about cephone, do you?

"Blood Awakening!　Yah!

Love Fire used Blood Awakening and slashed around at high speed.

''Toratetsu-sama!''

Gaaaah!

Iksu and Toratetsu slash through the Cow Demon General as he supports the end of the Love Fire's Blood Awakening. This time, Bran uses a new spear martial art.

''Whirlwind Ring!''

With Bran holding his spear at the ready, he spun around, and a series of spear attacks were unleashed while circling around the cow demon general. That's a technique that feels more like a naginata martial art than a spear martial art. It would be hard to do with a normal spear.

''Nuh......?

When Bran's whirlwind ring ends, the bull demon general's eyes see a ring that moves freely in the sky. Under Ix's control, the energy ring continues to slash through the Cow Demon General.

''Tengawa!''

Gaaaah!

Bran releases a tendril and hits him directly. Following that, Torah Tohru's wind blade also hit him directly. But the Cow Devil General did not fall.

"What I did was to distract you in the middle of battle. But you won't have another chance!''

Ix holds his energy sword in front of the Cow Demon General. Love Fire is for the price of Blood Awakening. Bran is in charge of recovery.

''Don't think Ex Machina can stop my sword!

I'm not going to stop.

It's not just a matter of stopping the sword attack, but also ducking and sometimes ducking to deal with the sword attack of the Cow Devil King. This is a sword technique I use against Lily.

The Cow Demon General is astonished at the result.

''What!　That skillful swordsmanship!　I'm pretty sure Ex Machina didn't have that kind of knowledge!

This guy knows about the Ex Machina. And it looks like he's fought them before.

'We certainly wouldn't be able to stand against you. But I have a master. I have no desire to lose to you in swordplay.

'Your master is teaching you that sword technique!　You're a summoner!

I'm sorry. You're a summoner and you can use your sword. Ix made excellent time and Love Fire and Bran joined the battle.

'Yeah!　Then they'll wipe it out!

The Cow Demon General inhales and shoots flames at Ix.

''I, look out!　Nuh-uh!

Sephone flew out of the cow demon general's shadow and was burned by the flames. As a result, Sephone revives and the Cow Demon General takes damage from the curse seal and his skills are further sealed.

The flames reach Ix as well, but Waxx protects him with his warding. However, the flames break the Wafu's warding and close in on Ix, but Bran quickly defends with Leapling's water shield. It was good to have a shield that was strong against the fire attribute, but Leapling's water shield broke when it blocked the flames.

How powerful was it? What's broken can't be helped. Finally, I would like to thank Ix, Bran, and Leaping's water shield for protecting Waxx.

''Yeah!　Annoying!

Well, I understand the frustration. But this is the tactics that Sephone has chosen to use. If you're feeling annoyed, that means you're stuck in the middle of Sephone's art.

The offensive and defensive continued, and they cornered the Cow Demon General, but Ix's magic power is in the danger zone. Iksu also saved and was fighting the battle but for too long.

"I never thought I'd be hunted down. But I will not be defeated!

An aura of darkness boils up from the Cow Demon General. I'll have to use my trump card for this one. Even the Japanese fox understood this.

''Love fire!　That was not good!　Use your trump card!

'Yes!　Sis!

The master has given his permission.

Ix told him about my intentions.

'Big brother. Come on!

Beastification!

Flames boiled up and two giant, white foxes descended.

''Beastification!　That's what I'm talking about!　Let's go!

The Cow Demon General holds his sword. Love Fire and Wa Fox inhale.

''Cow Demon Wave!''

"Shrinebreath!

Shrinebreath collided with the same wave technique used by Lily and the others. The game was competitive.

''Nuh!　Let's see if we can't fight my demon waves!　But I will win.

with a swoosh

The Cow Demon General couldn't say the last word. A huge tachi sword was piercing from behind the Cow Demon General, who was engrossed in the game. Needless to say, it was Toratetsu. After inflicting a fatal wound, Toratetsu left the scene.

''My lord...I see. This was not a duel, but a battle...''

"Love Fire!　Now!

'Yes!　Big sister!　Hah!'

The two Shrinebreaths swallowed the Cow Demon Wave.

''Splendid.''

With that last statement, the Cow Demon General was swallowed by Shrinebreath and knocked down.

An info comes in to announce the victory.

''The level of the Love Fire sword skill has reached 20. We have acquired the sword martial skill [Iaiya Slash].''
'Bran's light magic skill level has reached 10. Light magic [Laser] and [Clear] have been acquired.''

Finally, Love Fire has learned to slay an iai in a martial art. I have a feeling that this is a pretty powerful martial art.

And Bran and Sefone have improved tremendously. I guess that means I let them fight an enemy with that much of a level difference. I have to reflect on that, but if it wasn't for the two of them, we would have had a much harder time. That's how active the two of them were.

I'll work on them all. Love Fire and Kazuki, who has become a child, look frustrated.

''I've become a child again...''

It's all very frustrating.

I'll be dented if I have to use a synchronized burst right away, too. I'll brush you off later.

Ix ordered.

'We could have handled it if we had more energy batteries. I'm requesting production from the Master.

'Sure thing. Let's go to the battleship tomorrow, along with Ix's new equipment.

Yes, Master. Master.

Sephora wants to hear a compliment.

'What do you think?　What a success for a concubine!

'Sephone's strategy was spot on. It's just as good as the future Demon King.

'Mm-hm!　You've been watching Takt closely!　As expected of a summoner of a mistress!

I think I'm starting to understand most of Sephora's praise.

Bran seemed remorseful.

''I'm sorry...I broke my shield...''

'That's how powerful it was, right?　Bran doesn't have to worry about it. Let's thank the Reeping water shield for protecting us so well.

''Yes... but I want to be able to use my shield to stop a normal attack, as well as that flame. Because Toratetsu-san was stopping them.

Well, it would have been a bit easier if I could have played it with my shield, for sure. But this is my fault. Bran's shield is too weak. It's a good opportunity, and I'll talk to Hephaistos about it when I get back.

I'll also stroke and work on the tiger-eye and dismantle it. Here are the results.

Decapitated Great Sword: Rare Level 6 Great Sword, Quality C
Weight: 90 Endurance Value: 80 Attack Power: 60
Additional Effect: Big Shot Special Attack (Medium)
This large sword can cut the heads of any demon. It can also cut the heads of large demons, but instead it is large and heavy.

This is the large sword that the Cow Demon General used. The big sword can only be used against Lily, but what to do... I feel that the big monster suicide attack is an effect that will be quite advantageous from now on, but in terms of ease of use, the flying lizard's big sword will have the upper hand.

It's a good idea to change your weapon to match the enemy. For now, let's just keep it for safekeeping and move on.

Finally, the next one is the last battle. I want to capture it quickly and go to sleep!

Name Love Fire Shrine Beast Lv11 -> Lv14

Vitality 77 to 79.
Magical power 98 to 104.
Strength 98 to 104.
Defense value 48 to 50.
Agility 112 to 121
Dexterity value 77

skill

Swords Lv 18 -> Lv 22 Two swords Lv 1 Wind blade Lv 6 -> Lv 8 Flame magic Lv 11 Evil flame Lv 14 Abominable fire Lv 21 -> Lv 23　
Awareness Lv 21 Danger prediction Lv 22 -> Lv 23 Spiritual power Lv 2 -> Lv 5 Illusion Lv 2 Shinto magic Lv 5　
Forgetfulness Lv6 -> Lv8 Speed Lv7 -> Lv9 Bewitchment Lv2 Blood Awakening Lv6 -> Lv8 Cooking Lv18 Divine Descent Lv1　
Beastification lv2 -> lv3

Name Ix Ex Machina Lv41 -> Lv44

Vitality 73 to 76.
Magic power 73 to 76.
Strength 73 to 76.
Defensive value 73 to 76.
Agility 73 to 76
Dexterous value 73 to 76.

skill

Flight Lv 8 Man-armor Lv 20 -> Lv 24 Night vision Lv 4 Eagle's eye Lv 6 Shooting Lv 8
Analysis Lv5 Searching Lv17 Throwing operation Lv5 -> Lv6 Continuous shooting Lv6 Reflex Lv3 Conversion Lv5　
Link Lv10→Lv14 Magic charge Lv7→Lv8　

名前　和狐　シュラインビーストLv7→Lv11

生命力　78→80
魔力　　108→120
筋力　　48→50
防御力　40→42
俊敏性　100→106
器用値　102→111

スキル

扇Lv10　舞踊Lv10　投擲操作Lv10　邪炎Lv10　忌火Lv13→Lv15　気配察知Lv13　
危険察知Lv13→Lv15　封印魔術Lv12→Lv14　幻術Lv10　炎魔法Lv6　神道魔術Lv16→Lv19　
妖術Lv10　裁縫Lv14　革細工Lv12　料理Lv21　血醒Lv5　神降ろしLv1　獣化Lv2→Lv3

名前　ブラン　アークエンジェルLv12→Lv18

生命力　35→53
魔力　　66→76
筋力　　52→62
防御力　40→48
俊敏性　48→58
器用値　46→56

スキル

飛行Lv16　盾Lv8→Lv10　槍Lv15→Lv18　挑発Lv9　光魔法Lv7→Lv10　
光輪Lv14→Lv17　天撃Lv5→Lv6　天使の加護Lv15

名前　セフォネ　ヴァンパイアLv20→Lv27

生命力　40→50
魔力　　48→62
筋力　　35→43
防御力　26→30
俊敏性　30→38
器用値　46→60

スキル

吸血Lv10　夜目Lv14　影潜伏Lv12→Lv14　影操作Lv1→Lv6　影召喚Lv10　
隠密Lv12　暗黒魔法Lv4→Lv6　夜不死Lv10→Lv13　呪滅封印Lv1→Lv3

Name Toratou Kentohira lv11 to lv14

Life force 55 to 57.
Magic power 32 to 36.
Strength 114 to 123.
Defensive Strength 46 to 48.
Agility 54 to 58
Dexterous value 47 to 51.

skill

Biting Lv 18 Clawing Lv 20 Tachi Sword Lv 14 to Lv 18 Leaping Lv 18　
Night vision lv18 Assault lv15 -> lv18 Intimidation lv12 Fiddler lv8 -> lv10　
Gale Lv8→Lv10 Wind Blade Lv10→Lv13 Tiger Gun Lv5→Lv6 Forgetting Lv6→Lv8