The enemy can't be seen due to a magic disturbing field that surrounds it.
　It is impossible to detect their magic.
　However, if you are attacked by people who use Kingdom-style magic, you will know who you are dealing with.

　The reason why I couldn't kill that guy - "causal reburial" - can be broken through if you can successfully use psychic magic.
　You've come all the way to me after I've learned how to deal with it.
　It seems that Ryuza really wants revenge on me.

　I cut down the flying magic and stare out of the wards.

'...... Who are you!　Show yourself!

　I know who you are, but I pretend not to know and call out to my attacker.
　They don't respond to our call and the other party doesn't show up.
　However, a voice echoed within the wards.

"We belong to the kingdom--"selectors
"You are the ones who select and execute those who are no longer needed in the Kingdom.

　As you can imagine, the opponents are the Selectmen.
　The strongest battle group in the kingdom, organized beyond the borders of the knights and sorcerers' corps.

''Iori Amatsuki--O unclean hero who works with the demons while being given the mission to destroy them.
"If you have any humanity in your heart, return to your kingdom with us after destroying the demons there.
"This is the mercy of His Majesty the King.

　The voices echoed, and it was impossible to tell where they were coming from.

'Don't make me laugh, selectors. I don't give a d*mn about what's good for the kingdom.

　I don't have the slightest interest in it.

'Liuzas, you're in there, right?　Let's continue in the abyssal maze.

　And I have no use for the Selectmen.
　There's only one person I want to see.

I'm going to kill you this time.

　No reply.

'----'

　But the little breath I heard from the other side of the 'voice'.
　That's all I needed to know.
　After all, Liuzas is here, after all.

"Foolish, unclean hero.
"His Majesty's mercy is crushed.
"Your presence is no longer required for the kingdom.
"Let your life be scattered in this place.

　The reverberations stop.
　You won't hear any more voices.
　The other party will also be seriously trying to kill you.

''Iori, don't lose your cool. It's understandable that you're elated, but...
...... I know.

　Just because you can now deal with "causal reburial" doesn't mean you can easily kill Liuzas.
　In fact, the situation is pretty bad.
　The fact that they have been attacking us means that they have been preparing to kill us.

　Once again, the assault from the selectors began.
　High-powered magic continuously flew in from many directions.　

　The selectors quickly switched their magic to be used, although they parried them with their soft swords.
　A wide range of magic was released that could not be swept away by the soft swords.

''--Behind me!

　However, it is also swept away by Elfi's magic eye.
　They are crushed by gravity and annihilated without a care in the world.
　As it is, Elfi unleashes his magic eye on the warding that surrounds it.
　The warding exploded and a large hole was created.

　But ----

......m.

　The part that was opened by the magic eye was restored in just a few seconds.
　It seems that this ward has been developed with a considerable amount of magic.
　I'm not going to be able to get a good deal more than just a few minutes of your time.

What do you think?
...... It's no good." It's not impossible to see them, but they are moving around to avoid being captured by me.

　If you can't see the target, you can't use Elfi's magic eye.
　Apparently, the countermeasure against the magic eye is well prepared.

　In the meantime, the attackers moved on to the next move.

　A rock doll more than two meters tall was pouring into the warding.
　It's a remote-controlled artificial soil giant.
　They were coming from all directions, and once again we were surrounded by them.
　"They are slow to move due to the effect of the blocking wards, but they are approaching us straight away.

...... tasteless.

　We are being forced to take a back seat.
　Taking a back seat against a sorcerer (Liuzas) is a poor strategy.
　We must somehow break through this warding.
　And we have to do it right now.

"Elfie!　Didn't you manage to break a section of the warding for a second?
Yes. Yeah. It's fixed now, but it's not as strong as it could be.
''Use the magic eye again when you're close to the wards. Get out before it is repaired!

　As soon as he says that, he steps forward.
　I'm going to throw magic stones at the giants standing in front of me, and then I'm going to destroy them with my break-magic.

　The earth giants are torn apart.
　However, it's as if they're being reborn in reverse, and the parts that were shattered are repaired.
　As long as these giants don't destroy the core, they will continue to regenerate.

Get out of the way.

　He analyzed the way it was being repaired, located the nucleus, and cut it off with his jade taiji.
　A crackling sound is heard and the earth giant crumbles to the ground.　
　I stomp on the wreckage and run to the ward.
　I ignore the earth giants chasing me from behind.

''Elfi!
''Ah......!''

　The demonic eye exploded into the warding again.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal of information on this.

......mm?

　There is no attack from the selectors on us as we stepped outside.
　Elfi, who had been bracing himself for the attack, looks around.

...... What's going on? I don't see any of them.
----

　I think back.
　They had attacked us with magic at first.
　But soon the magic stopped and the man-made earth giants were released.

　While we were dealing with the giants, they weren't attacking us with magic.
　If they wanted to, they could have attacked us even while controlling the earth giants.
　What were the selectmen doing during that time?

　--What did Leuzas do during that time?

''----.''

　Tasteless.

"Elphie!　Let's get the hell out of here now!
Iori?　What's that supposed to mean?
Just use your "magic leg" and go to ----

You're not going to be able to do that.





"The Lost Magic of the Fallen Planet"





You're not going to be able to do that.

　A chill runs through me.
　I had the illusion that the temperature around me was going to get cold all at once.
　It seemed to be the same for Elfie, who was looking up at the sky and opening his red twin eyes.

　--The stars were falling.

　Before I knew it, there was a huge star shining blue-white above my head.
　No, it wasn't a star.
　It's an enormous mass of magical power (・・・・・・・).

Did the Selectmen use it ......?
No. It's probably ...... liuzas.

　When that guy didn't show up, I thought he was doing some kind of trick.
　It's unexpected that he would use this level of magic.
　Clearly, it contains a level of power on the level of "lost magic".
　I didn't expect that this kind of magic could be used on the now-weakened Ryuzas.

　The selectors have stopped attacking you in order to avoid this blow.

Do you think you can get away with your magic leg?
...... No, I don't think so. If it falls, we'll blow up this whole mountain.
Well: ......
So, I'm going to unleash my superhuman magickal eye. There will be a tremendous explosion, but I'm going to use your magical eye to stop it from happening.

　Elfie, who was about to say it, looked up at the sky and stopped talking.

'----'

　A star that is now falling.
　Another new star was falling over here from just above it.

''Silly ......!　Another one?
...... You invented two of them?
''With that one, even if I shoot my magic eye ......!

　If it was just one planet, Elfi's magic eye and the Demon Sealer might have been enough to deal with it.
　But it's not possible with just two.
　I'm sure the current Demon Sealer is not enough to prevent this.

----!

　As if to force a stopwatch, the Magic Disturbing Wards were placed around us.
　I'm sure that they were carefully prepared for this.
　It's a good idea to make sure that they get us.

It's over, Amatsuki.
'Liuzas......!'

　Rüzas's mockery echoes through the air.
　In response, the first star looms just above the warding.
　Elfi doesn't give up and charges up the magic power to release the magic eye.

　But this doesn't help ----

"You will die with those d*mned demons, crushed to death by my magic.

　The grating voice of a victorious Liuzas.
　The stars are closing in.

　If I don't, I'm going to die.
　The object of my revenge is right between my eyes, but I can't take my revenge.
　I will be killed by him again.

　--And we will die.

　If that star falls, Elfie dies.

"Don't let them .......
"...... ...
I won't let them kill you.

　In the Empire, I decided to walk alongside Elfie.
　And I'm not going to let you kill Elfie.
　I'm not going to kill him.

"I'm going to save you.
What the hell do you think you can do now?

　Liuzas scoffs.
　He said you can't do anything about it now.

　He's right.
　Now I can't do anything about it.
　So--

----.

　No noise can be heard.
　No useless objects are out of sight.

　The world has slowed down.
　In the midst of the gray world, I (Amatsu) stood in a faraway place.
　I reach out my hand to the back of it as I look at the falling star that is approaching.

　The magic surged out of it like an electric shock.
　No matter how much I've used it over the past few days, I haven't felt a response.　
　I believe that I can use it now.

...The Raze.

　I used psychic magic.


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　"Usurpation of Magic Skills (spell dibaur) won't cut it.
　It's not strong enough to take away two of those stars at once.

　"You can't do this with Il Ataraxia.
　It's not powerful enough to catch two of those stars.

　Then I should use it.

"Impact Mirror"!

　A counter magic that doubles the power of the attack it receives and returns it to the opponent.

　I swing down a jade taiji, clad in magic power.
　I'm not going to be the only one.
　At that moment, the amount of magic energy contained in the falling star jumped up.

''Na......!　Amatsu, you can't be serious!''

　At the same time, the star drastically changed its trajectory.
　I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them.
　The two stars were thrust up by the rising star and moved far above Lingshan.

''That's it, Iori!

　Before I can see the result, I'm grabbed by Elfi.

''d*mn you ......!
''Don't panic, Liuzas.''

　"I was embraced by Elfi, who activated his "magic legs" and rapidly left the scene.
　Immediately after, a tremendous explosion occurred in the sky.

　We reach the base of Mt. Reizan before we are consumed by its aftermath.
　Looking up at the trembling Lingshan, I mutter.

''Once I'm ready, I'll kill you well.''

You're not going to be able to do that.

"Stupid ......!　"Loss Magic (Lost Magic) is ......!

　Looking at the two stars that disappeared in the sky above the Spirit Mountain, the "Selector" first seat Harold Ravens bit his teeth.
　No matter how brave and demonic, there is nothing that can be done about the two blows of lost magic.
　That expectation of Harold's was easily shattered in front of his eyes.

''The ...... unholy heroes!　We'll catch up with them before they reach the Faithful Nation and launch another pursuit!　Now them now.
Wait.

　When Harold was about to give the order, he was stopped by the "court wizard", Leuzas Gilburn.
　You'll be able to find a lot of people who will be able to help you.

It's the one that plays the 'Falling Starless' game. We need to change our strategy. We need to give him a second chance.
...... So you don't think we are capable of killing those two people?
Yes.

　Liuzas knows.
　The identity of Iori Amagatsuki.
　The magic that played the "Falling starlessness".

　If Iori has regained her power as an Amatsu, the selectors won't be able to talk to her.

　So I'll prepare once.
　The selectors, including Harold, stared at Ryuzas who was about to say that.

''It seems that Lord Liuzas-dono seems to overestimate the bravery of our heroes.
...... what?
Well, I suppose that's understandable. You've been disfigured by that brave man twice.

　The words of provocation make Liuzas furious.
　However, he can only stare at Harold, unable to move locomotion with his magic power exhausted.

"We are the selectors. You are the strongest beings in the kingdom. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

　The selectors silently agreed with Harold's words.

''Don't look too big, relic of the past. You are the useless one who unwillingly let our hero, Amatsu, die. It would have been better if you had died instead of the heroic Amatsu.
"...... Harold, man.
I'll let His Majesty know.

　Snorting at the glaring Liuzas, Harold raised his voice.

''The selectors will be led by the first seat, this Harold Ravens!

''--Ha!

''All you have to do is obey me, Lord Liuzas, and use your magic.''

　As he spat, Harold instructed the selectors to follow Iori.
　After replying briefly, several selectors ran in the direction that Iori and the others were headed.
　Following them, Harold and the others began to move as well.

　Only Ryuzas was left in place.

''Shit, shit, shit, shit... ......!''

　In the empty space, Ryuzas slams his fist on the ground repeatedly.

''All of you guys are ......!　What kind of heroes are you!

　At that time, Harold's words ran through my brain.
　--I wish you were dead, not the heroic Amatsu!
　'Fool,' muttered Liuzas, biting his lip.

'I'm not wrong ...... then, and I never will be--'

　The stagnant twin eyes of Liuzas.
　The eyes of a vengeance-burned mage stared in the direction where Iori and the others had left off.

''Those idiots can't kill Amatsu.

　There was no way those people could kill a monster that even he couldn't kill in his prime.
　Ryusas looked at his right hand, which was wrapped in bandages.

'I'll have to use the ...... thing.

　Muttering softly, Liuzas reached for his robe.
　The thing he pulled out of it was a small necklace.

　It's not a magic item, it's just a necklace.
　It wasn't decorated in any significant way, and it was an awfully simple thing for a court magician to wear.

"I'm not the one who needs to die. It's not me that needs to die. It's that spoiled trash.

　Grabbing the necklace, Liuzas thinks.
　No matter who will forget, I'm the only one who won't.
　No matter what, never.

''--The revenge of thirty-three years ago will always be ......!

　It was a muttered curse.