Entering through the entrance of the labyrinth was the troops of the kingdom, led by Ryuzas.

　...... troublesome guy came.

　A good amount of time has passed since the battle with the earth demon general ended.
　He must have entered the labyrinth while I was unconscious.

...... I thought for sure you'd be thrown in jail or something.
Yeah, I almost did. How hard was it to prove your innocence?

　Since he is leading a mixed unit of knights and sorcerers, he probably escaped punishment for the time being.
　There are fifteen knights and ten sorcerers.
　Including Ryusas, there are twenty-six enemies lined up.

''This magic power. That woman there ...... is a demon race!
''Tch, that's filthy.''

　The knights behind me noticed Elfiszak, and each of them gave him a filthy look.

''...... Hmm.''

　Elfiszak only mutters lightly and doesn't show much of a reaction.
　This time it's in the form of me getting involved, but he doesn't intend to do anything just yet.

''Amatki-kun. What the hell is that demon race over there?　I don't think you're going to be ...... trying to switch sides, are you?
This has nothing to do with it.

　I returned that, but it seems that the knights who were waiting behind me did not hear.

''What do you mean you're missing out on the demon tribe despite your position as a brave man!　Kill that demon tribe right now!
"What do you think you're doing, stealing the national treasure and then staying with the demon tribe?
You have got to be kidding me!

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　I'm sure you'll find it hard to forgive the combination of a brave man and a demon race.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more. For now, let's get to the point. Iori Amagatsuki--Return the national treasure and magic stone and return to the kingdom. If you say you will serve the kingdom as a brave man, then I will forgive you for the sins you have committed.

　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do if you are going to return to the ...... kingdom with an open mind.
Do you think there is ......?

　There's no way I'm going to return to the Kingdom, no matter what the conditions are.
　That's a fact that Ryuzas seems to have already priced in.

You know what?　Just checking. His Majesty said he'd be willing to kill you if you resisted. That's more convenient for me.

　I laughed disgustedly.
　The people behind them each held their weapons.

I'm not sure how you defeated the demon general, but you're pretty worn out, aren't you?　Do you think you can beat us with a situation like that?

　Aside from the people behind them, they certainly can't beat Ryuzas in their depleted state.
　In the first place, you can't kill them when they are wearing robes.

The only way to get rid of them is to have them in your home. Are we going to capture them alive, torture them, and finally, execute and expose them?
''With all due respect, Master Liuzas, we don't want that kind of filth in our kingdom. We can't have that kind of filth trespassing in our kingdom.
'If you're going to torture me, I thought it would be better to do it in this labyrinth and kill me right here.

　The knights reacted to Ryuza's words.
　It seems that they intend to kill Elfiszak too, in any case.
　Unlike the time of the earth demon general, I'm the one who got involved.

　At that time, Liuzas popped his hand.

'Oh, yeah. Then I'll give the brave man over there one last chance. Kill the demons with your own hands. And then if you surrender to us, I'll let you live. Aren't you going to be nice to us, huh?
That's the way to go, Master Liuzas. This is a great idea.
''Not to mention the demons, if you're stupid and brave enough to give them a pass, they're not worth keeping alive.

　The guys present nodded at Riusas's suggestion as a good idea.

''Brave man, Iori Amatsuki. If you have even the slightest bit of bravery left in you, slay that demon tribe over there right now!''

　They cheered, "Kill them with my hands!
　I'm sure you'll be able to see my reaction to that, and Liuzas is watching my reaction with a smirk.

　I glanced at Elfiszak, but I couldn't read any emotion from his expression.
　He doesn't say anything, he just keeps his eyes closed and remains silent.

　You want me to kill Elfiszak with my own hands.
　That's ridiculous.
　It's you that I want to kill, and there's no point in killing this woman.

"Ha!　You don't even know how to kill demons, don't you, Mr. Amatsuki?

　I'm not going to make a move, but Ryuzas is going to throw a challenge at me.
　I'm sure this guy doesn't expect me to obey him from the start.
　He is simply waiting for me to slow down my thoughts with anger.

"You're as spoiled as some heroic sama who softened her attitude when she said 'I want to protect my sister'!

　It's a cheap provocation.
　I'm not going to rush in there in anger.

It's a masterpiece!　Sister?　We don't need any of that!

　It's just that it's annoying.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

It's just that people who are brave enough to do this have a flowery head...


Shut up...

　
　At that moment, the air froze.
　A killing atmosphere to the point of giving the illusion of cold air.
　Liuzas gasped and the knights behind him let out a small scream.

''Shut your mouth immediately. I can't bear to listen to your words.''

　Elfiszak, who had been standing on the sidelines until then, stepped forward.

'Nah ......, teme .......
'You didn't hear me. I told you to shut up.
''Huh. ......!''

　Elfiszak stared at Liuzas coldly.
　He gasped at the icy spirit and Liuzas backed away.

''From what we're talking about, I somehow understand the situation with Iori.
............
'I'll be mocked by the demon race and you'll be cursed by the humans. Hey, Iori, we're alike.
Yeah.

　It's disgusting.
　We could have our own a**h*le breed.

''You guys, get ready!''

　Under Elfiszak's killing spree, the other party was already in a battle position.
　They have targeted both me and Elfiszak and are preparing to unleash their magic.

''Don't tell me not to touch you, right?　I'm not forgiving enough to let you off the hook after all those insults.
...... Yeah. But don't kill the guy in the middle. He's mine.
Yeah, I get it.

　Smiling thinly, Elfiszak nodded.

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"Do not be afraid!　There are only two enemies, a worthless hero and a wounded demon!
Kill those bastards!

　In the meantime, the people who had come to their senses attacked all at once.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

　I'm sure they were chanting in advance so that they could finish us off with their first move.
　It's a surefire way to kill us, and each one of them has the power to kill us.

　The reason why Liuza was so relaxed is because he was confident that he could kill me with his first move.

　Seeing the sorcery coming across, Elfiszak says without a hint of timidity.

''Leave the rear guard to me. You won't be late to a bunch of guys like that?
''Of course.''

　He smiled thinly, and immediately afterwards, Elfiszak's eyes turned red.

''Hahaha!　Blow it up, you scum!

　I'm confident that the magic hit, and Ryuzas laughs.
　It's the same as the one before, just before the flying magic shot through Elfiszak.

"--"Magic Eye, Heavy Pressure Crushing"--

　The gravity created by the magic created caused all the magic to crash to the ground.
　It's not just a matter of time before you get there.

What?
The magic eye?

　At the same time as Ryusas and the others showed an upset expression, they threw multiple magic stones at their feet.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''Hee.''
Shh, shh, shh.

　The explosion of the break magic swallowed those who had failed to escape without mercy.

''Gyaaah!''
''My legs, my legs!''

　The people who ate the explosion are screaming.
　Most of the sorcerers were blown away now, and some of the knights were also lying on the ground.
　The reason why they weren't wiped out was because Liuzas had activated his defensive magic just before.

　However, compared to his heyday, his reaction speed was much lower.
　In the past, he would have shown that he was able to defend against all attacks of that magnitude.

''You're getting weak, Liuzas.
''Nah...... you son of a b*tc*!

　An enraged Liuzas thrust out his hand as he released his magic.
　Before the magic is released from his hand, one of the knights who lost their composure rushed towards us.

''Hold on!
"Brave man, you!

　Convenient.
　I jumped to the side and guided the knight's movements.
　The enraged knight doesn't realize that he has entered the orbit of his companion's magic and is in the way.

　Unable to get his companions involved, Liuzas and the others have no choice but to stop the use of magic.

''How dare you get your friends ...... you lowlife!
''I don't want ...... you guys to be the only ones to say that.''
What?

　I ducked a large, sketchy blow and flashed it.
With the spare sword pulled from the pouch, I cut off the knight's head.
　The head with a dumbfounded expression flies through the air.

''d*mn!''

　Confirming the death of his companion, magic flies in all at once.
　At the same time, he kicks the knight who lost his head and uses it as a magic shield.
　He lowers his posture as if he were crawling on the ground, dives through the sorcery and fleshes out in front of the knight's eyes.

''Nah!''
''...... dull.''

　The knights, who were standing to protect the sorcerer, cleaved their swords sideways towards their ankles.



　The knights who have been cut off from their ankles fall down with a scream.
　My companions are killed, and the attention of those who were there is focused on me.

　Elfiszak did not miss that opportunity.

''--Iori!''

　As soon as I heard the voice, I was jumping widely to the side.
　A moment later, Elfiszak's twin eyes show a glow of red.

You idiot, in front of you!

　Only Liuzas was able to respond to it.

Magic Eye Ash Bomb.

　At the same time as the magic eye is released, a defensive wall is deployed to protect you and the sorcerer.
　However, the knights who couldn't deal with it were swallowed by the explosion without being able to scream.
　The only thing left is the wreckage that has been reduced to ashes.

"Oh, no!
Hi-hih-ah!

　Seeing the knights wiped out, the remaining sorcerers fell into a state of panic.
　They lost their compatriots who died in an instant, completely losing their composure.

''...... Quite a lot, you've brought all these guys who aren't used to fighting.

　They must have been fighting only safe battles.
　In the face of death, the sorcerers shrivel up and stop releasing their magic.

　--You can't even react to the magic stones I've thrown at you.

It's not a good idea.
Heh, huh?

　I'm going to be able to kick the sorcerer who was dumbfounded and use him as a shield against the demons.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.

　Only Liuzas is left.

"d*mn, you useless people!　Why is it that there isn't anyone good enough to fight at a time like this!　Dammit, dammit!

　There was already no room for the first time I was floating.
　He gets upset and starts cursing his subordinates who have died, foul-mouthed.

'...... You're pathetic.'
''Hee!''

　Before I knew it, Elfiszak had come forward.
　He looked at Liuzas with a severely cold eye.

　Two against one.
　The superiority in numbers was lost, and Ryuzas's expression twitched.

''Well, wait!　Don't come here!　Please, wait!''

　He decided it was a bad idea.
　Raising his hands, Liuzas strikes a pose of surrender.

"Okay, okay!　I won't attack you anymore!　I won't chase you anymore, forgive me!

　Liuzas bows his head and pleads with a trembling voice.
　With those words, Elfiszak stopped moving.

　At that moment.

''Nah, I'm not going to say that!''

　A flame lights up in his right arm that he lifted up and points it at Elfiszak.
　When I let it go, it was at the same time that Ryuzas's face was distorted with a smile.

''-- Ah?''

　My sword was slashing away at Ryuzas's right arm.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about.

''Hi, ah, ah, ah!

　After a few seconds of pause, Liuzas screamed out.
　He suppressed his slashed off arm and flailed around on the ground.

　Finally, the sword went through.
　The knight's sword couldn't get past the defenses of the robe, but it seemed that the sword now could cut it off.
　When I couldn't get the knight's sword to pass through my robe in the kingdom, I was severely disappointed.
　Finally, you've been able to pay back the one thing you owe me for that time.

"Why did you stop attacking me just now?

　I took my gaze off the struggling Ryuzas and asked Elfiszak, "Why did you stop attacking me just now?
　Did you respond to Liuzas's plea for your life?

─ He is your prey, isn't he?　I thought I should give it to you.
'Oh, yeah. That's a big help.

　If Elfiszak was going to kill me, I was going to stop him.
　I would be the one to kill this guy.
　Besides, I can't kill him now because he's wearing a robe that self-destructs.

"Amatsu......!　Yo, how dare you ...... my, my arm!
''How dare you say that after dropping my arm thirty years ago. How does it feel to lose your right arm?
f*ck you ......　Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!

　The wounds of Liuzas, who is bellowing this, naturally heal.
　It seems that he has some kind of magic planted in his body.
The robe, which will self-destruct if you kill it, is probably still intact.

"I won't allow you to do this to me ......, I won't allow you to do this to me, I won't allow you to do this to me ......!

　The gaze of Ryuzas, who muttered that, was unexpectedly turned to Elfiszak.

It's a good thing ......, I remember now!　You're the demon tribe that fought at the demon king's castle back then. ......!

　And then he grinned as if he had found a way to make a living.

''You remember it too, right?　We fought against the party of Amatsu at the Demon King's Castle!　You see, Iori Amatsu is the one who beat you at that moment!
So?
So, you have a grudge against Amatsu, don't you!　I'm going to help you!　So let's beat the crap out of that Amatsu together!

　Begging for his life, then soliciting.
　With his buttocks in the air, Liuzas thrust his remaining hand out towards Elfiszak.
　It was just after that arm was about to touch Elfiszak.

　There is a sound of something creaking with mekiri.

''Giaaaaaaah!

　The arm stretched out to Elfiszak was crushed by the gravity of the magic eye.
　The sound of bones shattering and Liuzas's exclamation resounded.

''...... Iori. If I may say so, you'd better pick your mate.
I don't know what to say in return.

　He must have realized that there was no room for negotiation.
　Huh, he let out a voice, and Liuzas, who had lost both arms, retreated.

''Ah, ah, ......!　Huh, don't be silly. Do you know who I am?　I am Liuzas Gilburn!　He's the greatest magician in the kingdom!
I don't know.
''What?!''
"I know Amatsu, I know swordsmen like Lucifina, I know the Ikesukan Demons, but I don't know someone like you. To begin with, I'm not even interested.
Such as .......

　A look of despair crossed his face as he looked at Liuzas.
　'Shut up already,' said Elfiszak, getting to his feet.

''Remember that. ......!　I've memorized Teme's face!　Amatsu and the others, I'll definitely be the one to beat the hell out of them.

　Elfiszak's kick struck Liuzas in the face.
　A strange sound was emitted and Ryuzas lost consciousness as it was.

　Due to the robe that self-destructs, I can't just kill him now.
　Besides, I need to find out what this guy has to say.
　How many traitors are in the room, how many are real.
　We need to figure out what we can do to get this thing out.
　We have the means to do it.


　Can you say "a touch of the armor-sleeve"?

　This is how we got rid of the Kingdom's pursuers.