While everyone is celebrating the completion of the event, an info comes in.

'It's time for the event to end. The raid boss event has continued to occur.'

Then there's a transmission coming from the Demon King Bael.

'First of all, congratulations on clearing the game. "First of all, congratulations on clearing the game, I didn't think you could defeat us all. Well, I'm the Demon King, and I'll help you guys out. The time is tomorrow at 1pm!　You won't win anyway, but at best you'll entertain me.'

The details of the event have arrived. Check out the contents.

Raid Boss Event "Demon King Bael" difficulty:SS
All players can participate in this event. Only participants will be able to go to the boss field tomorrow or later.
You can use ships and other items. You can also use ships.
The damage dealt to the boss and the defeat of the boss will earn you points.
Points will be handled separately.
The player who stops a boss will get bonus points.
When you return to death, the event will end. Please note that you won't get experience and defeat points when you die.
Weapons and ships that break after the event will return to their original state. Weapons and ships that break after the event will return to their original state.
The field of the raid boss event will be available on Sunday.

Hmm. At this rate, it looks like you'll get points for defeating the boss just for surviving. I've got the advantage with Sknavcona.

And it's written with the assumption that weapons and ships will be destroyed, right?

Then the emperor and Sirius-san hold their heads up.

''It's still all player participation...''

''It's definitely going to be a struggle... especially with that guy, he's going to be so hostile...''

What's going on?

They looked at each other and nodded. What is it?

'It's inevitable trouble, so I'm going to go ahead and say it, but there's a guy in Reich's top guild who's got his eye on Tact. He's the one who won second place in a dueling event.

Is that from the wizard?

'They're just being paranoid on their own... but he's just a guy who lives to attack and doesn't want anyone but the stiffs, so he has a pretty bad mouth.

That's famous.　You forced me to make a weapon stronger than Takt's weapon or something, and you got a GM call?

'He's the first player the production guys don't want to get involved in. He's the reason why Reich doesn't have any production jobs, so much so that people say he's the reason we don't have any production jobs.

Well... no. I don't want anything to do with it.

"You're not the only one in tact, sir.　He doesn't like summoners in general.

The dark summoner's brother made me do it.

Oh...I see. You know, I don't like it and I don't blame you. I'd only hate the dark summoners, though, because the dark summoners did that to me.

'I'm pretty sure the production people and the summoners would kick them out, saying they're in the way or something.

''If the coordination is disrupted, we'll be at a disadvantage against the raid bosses. We're known for our commanding abilities, so we'll probably crack.

Really?

'He's the opposite of Mr. Tact. In his case, it's pure game royal command.

Shocking! I'm not conducting a pure game!

'That kind of command is easier to understand in a group game. Most people who've played the game can understand it.

So I'll be staying at home in Sknavikona instead of conducting it.

...

No! If you don't have to command it, I'm willing to give it up. If you ask me to back off, I'm willing to back off!

What are you thinking about?

'Because if you can get defeat points and experience without fighting, it's a bargain. You've had people like that before, right?　Then I don't mind if I'm on that side this time.

All of them were immensely disappointed.

''Tact-kun... how do you feel about declaring your deliciousness with impunity?

'Because that's bad, right?　Takt-kun.

'But if I get involved, if they tell me I'm in the way, it's natural, isn't it?

It's... well, it is.

And there are no damage points. I don't think it's the same as a good point. Rather, it's the other side that's trying to get the best part.

''Well, shall we also visit Sknavikona? If you say we're interrupting you, it's no use.

That's not fair!　Ruin!　We have nowhere to run, don't we?

It's worse when you're not working together, isn't it?

Gugu...

Then the players around them start to move as well.

''We're summoners...''

You're staying at Sknavikona!

That's not fair!　Luke!

We won't be able to get out!

Takuma and Aroma and the others aren't working together.

We're weak too...

Evacuation.

That guy had a painful zombie event, so it's not worth it if you don't do this!

He's the one who caused the problem at the zombie event that Kaito mentioned earlier. As a result, those who can't do anything about it will have to wait behind Sknavikona.

Even if they wanted to form a partnership, they couldn't do anything about it if they didn't have the papers, but they would be somewhat safer if they were behind Sknavikona.

In the end, Mel and the others, Full Moon and the others, and Yoichi and the others also chose to stand by at Sknavcona.

The reason for this is that even if they joined anyway, they wouldn't give us instructions to attack.

'If we ignore them and attack them, they'll only resent us...'

It's not worth it to not be able to score points and be the target of the boss's attacks.

'You can earn damage points later if you have a sknavicona... so I'm sorry to bother you.

You denied it earlier...well, whatever.

Everyone else has joined the battle. We want damage points, after all. But Mr. Full Moon has decided to leave Madam alone on the ship.

I'm sorry, but it would be great if you could protect me.

Would you like to put it in the back of Sknavcona?

Oh... enough. Thank you. Mr. Tact.

You can't refuse a request like this. Now Mr. Full Moon will be able to fight with all his might. Let's support him from Sknavikona.

Then we each get ready. Then comes Farida.

'Tact, if you're going to fight Bael, I've got a little bit of information for you.

They all respond.

'I'd like to know that, but are you acquainted with Bael?'

''How could I possibly know that creepy first demon king?　It's just that Bael is one of the oldest of the Demon Kings, and he's famous in a bad way.

"...the first of the creepiest and most famous in a bad way?

"Frog, the Demon King of Spiders. Does that give you a good idea?

All of us rave about it. It's definitely a slippery, gooey image.

'I think you get it... Bael is a demon king who loves to watch women make disgusting faces at him. It's just like a kid playing a prank on a girl he likes.

Okay, so that's why you're a child character. Mystery solved.

And the tension in the women's group has tumbled to its worst. Mel and the others, on the other hand, are relieved.　

'That was a close one...we'll be safe in Sknavikona.

Thank you, brother.

"Mr. Tact, it varies.

'Sknavikona is definitely awesome, but don't think you can withstand the Demon King's attacks, okay?　I've been the Demon King for a long time, so my skills are real.

This made all the women less excited. Well, that's why I can say that the information about Farida is important. Let's hear the details.

Bael is called the Four-Faced Demon King. He was originally a frog, a spider, a cat, these three faces and his boy form combined.

That's the same as the setting in real life. In reality, though, it's only told in its original form. Also, you're not even a boy. Then Mel asks the question.

'Do we have to defeat each of those four faces, by any chance?

Yes, they do. They all have different characteristics. Their basic characteristics are the same as those of monsters. Frogs can't attack physically, and cats are quick and nimble. Cats are quick and nimble, and spiders use strings to attack you. In its real form, Bael should be able to put up a magical wall. I don't know anything more than that.

Well, thank you. We'll have a strategy session together, okay?

Aye!

This is why we have a strategy meeting. From what I've heard, it seems like magic is quite effective. But we're all in agreement that they won't let us win that easily.

''Now that I think about it, maybe Sknavikona's shield is there to help wizards use magic safely.

Surely a shield would be important for a wizard whose chanting time is a bottleneck. Then Saba Can-san gives us a surprise news.

''...Looks like we're the only ones who have cleared the event.

He didn't make it?

'It looks like they gave up when they couldn't get the magic ship. It looks like they intercepted the fourth enemy on the third island to gain points and experience. It looks like the rest of the place did the same method.

That means you put the attack on us, right?

Mel's statement is probably true. There could be many different strategies, but I don't like that one... furthermore, Saba Can adds.

'I might add that since we're consuming items, they might think they'll have an advantage in raid battles.

Hahaha... I've decided to be on the sidelines completely this time! Then Farida says.

'You're being too cognizant... Bael is arguably the most powerful enemy you've ever fought. You'll be wiped out when you think about that.

Is he stronger than the Chimera?

''He's definitely strong. That chimera was stronger than a normal Demon King, but Bael is a Demon King who has always been the Demon King. There's no way he's an ordinary Demon King.

It's a demon that appears in both Goetia and the Great Deep Book. The management also likes hidden balls and stuff, so they'll probably try something. Let's not let our guard down and challenge them.

After the meeting, we start preparing for the raid event. I'll make coconut shakes, chocolate and cheese dishes.

''Jurli... oh, taste...''

Lilly and the others will beg you for it, but you'll have to be patient. We'll be eating soon enough! While exchanging such an exchange, we logged out for the day, preparing for the final battle and packing up our formation and strategy when we had to fight.