On that day, a tremendous number of demons were developing in the center of Latesia.
　From weak demons such as goblins to powerful demons such as flame dragons, an enormous number of demons of all sizes lined up in formation.
　All of these demons are under the command of Ortegia, who gathered to defend the Demon King's Castle.

　Even the demons regrouping in the labyrinth are incomparable, the army is divided into three directions, the north, the south and the east, advancing. Another army was waiting for the demons to advance ahead of them.


　--The northern part of the Demon King's territory.

''Don't start.''

　A woman mutters to herself as she sees the army approaching from beyond the horizon with a cloud of dust.
　She's an elf species (elf) with bright platinum hair and long, pointed ears.
　The woman's name is Mikaela Luminary.
　She is the head of the First District of the Subhuman Autonomous Region, and is a renowned warrior of the strongest elf species (elf).

This battle will decide the outcome of a long battle!　For our pride, we will strike them down!

　At Micaela's command, all the sub-human warriors let out a yell.
　Immediately after the shout, which was no less than the roar of the demons, the warriors swiftly began to act.

''First shot, sweep!''

　The warriors shoot their bows at the demons, who are still the size of pea grains.
　The arrows laden with magic power fall like rain from above the heads of the demons that are approaching from far away.

''Geez!
"Golubak!

　The arrows that rain down ignore the high vitality and hard skin of the demons and cause all to die instantly.
　The bow they shoot is the Demon Annihilation Bow, one of the magical armaments passed down in the sub-human autonomous region.
　The arrows shot from this bow have a special magical power to destroy the kindred of the "Fallen Light God" Hadeer.
"It is said to be a magic item created by Melt, the God of Holy Light, to deal with monsters and demons led by Hadeer.
　Their bows made the demons decrease in number in the blink of an eye.

　At the same time, the Royal Army.

　As the sub-human army released their bows and arrows, the kingdom's magicians activated their magic.
　It is the highest warding that the kingdom is proud of - the Absolute Legion.
　Within the realm covered by this boundary, all beings that are avenging the kingdom will have their magic and life force sucked out of them and their movements will be slowed down.
　And at the same time, all of their allies would have their abilities enhanced.

　The sorcerers would strike their attacking magic at the slowed down enemy.
　Flames explode, water splashes and lightning rushes.
　They are also a great way to get the best out of the game.

''Oh, oh, oh, oh!''

　But even so, the demons didn't stop.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the future.

''We will not be cowed!　This is our home!　Overrun the small fry that foolishly stepped into our realm!

　The kingdom's knights and mercenaries advanced and intercepted the demons.
　The demons, weakened by the warding, are being kicked away by the kingdom's army in the blink of an eye.
　Among those knights, there was one who stood out from the rest.

　It was a yellow-haired old woman holding a black shield and a crimson one-handed sword in her hand.
　The old woman runs around the battlefield with a lightness of movement that belies her age.
　She crushes the attacks of the approaching demons with her black shield, and with a flash of her one-handed sword, she breaks several demons into pieces.

　The old woman's name was Renhi Avenger.
　She was a knight who supported "Amatsu the Hero" when he defeated the former Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's Army, "Judgment".
　His abilities are ranked high in the current kingdom.

"That's got an effect on my old bones.

　While muttering that, Renhi kicked away the miscellaneous soldiers.

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　--At the same time, the southern part of the Demon King's Army.

　Most of the demons that had been rushing in had been obliterated by the attack of the imperial army.
　On the imperial side of the battlefield, countless magic power granting items (magic items), like cannons, were lined up on the battlefield.
　They are weapons that are loaded with magic inside the cannon and fired as shells at the enemy.
　When fired, it has the effect of increasing the power and range of magic several times.
　With this weapon, the imperial army had effectively eradicated the demons.

　However, there were some individuals among the demons that ducked under the shells of magic and approached the imperial army.
　These are large demons that boast a strong body, like a dragon species.

''Geeee!''

　It's not a good idea to have a good idea of what to do.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''Gee!''

　Earlier than that, they were kicked away by another force.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the future.
　They are called "adventurers".
　They are the war effort of the Allied nations.

I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it. We'll be the ones to get in close combat with.

　It was a middle-aged man with bluish-black hair who said this in a droll tone.
　His name was Gardar Agaronte.
　There were only five of them, and he was one of the S-ranked adventurers.

''Come on, we'll take care of the people who approach the sorcerers in a hurry!

　Led by Gardar, the adventurers headed towards the demons that had crossed the magic barrier.
　Although their numbers are small compared to other armies, the adventurers are each and every one of them are far superior in their abilities.　
　The ones standing on the front line are the high ranking adventurers, S-rank and A-rank.
　Even the dragon species is being slaughtered by their coordination.

''Ola-la-la-la!''

　Among the adventurers, there was one who ran through the demons with beast-like agility.
　She has orange hair and cat ears of the same color.

''Don't get too far ahead of yourself, Misha!
Yeah, I know!

　The orange-haired human cat breed (warcat) - Misha's left eye's demon eye shines red and she cuts the demons into pieces.
　Following her, the other adventurers also advanced.

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　--and at the same time, the eastern part of the Demon King's territory.

　The first wave of demons had been nearly destroyed by the Seido Knights.
　First, the magic squad led by the fourth squad captain bombarded the demons from a distance.
　Next, an infantry unit led by Second Squadron Captain Leo William Disfrender would collide with the demons from the front and kick them away.
　Then, a cavalry unit led by Rosario Sley Favnir, Captain of the Third Squadron, flanked the attack from the flank.
　This attack caused the demons to diminish in number at an astonishing speed.

　The Demon King's army side was probably most wary of the Cathedral Knights.
　As soon as the first wave was killed, the second wave came.
　The second wave came soon after the first, but the septic knights didn't make much of a sacrifice, and the second wave was also overrun.

　It goes without saying in the east, but in the north and south, the Alliance side has the upper hand.
　The demons gradually dwindled in number, and the Alliance forces pushed forward towards the Demon King's Castle.

　-- However, within an hour from there, the situation changed.

　North, south and east.
　In each of them, three demon clans appeared.
　They were the new Four Heavenly Kings, elected to fill the vacancies.

　As each of the Four Heavenly Kings appeared, demons and demonkind with astonishing power joined the battle lines.
　In the north and south, the demon king's army pushed back the allied forces.
　The two armies were almost at odds with each other.

　However, in the east, the battle situation did not change.
　The one who appeared in the east was the Four Heavenly Kings "Crushing" Galba Gorguinia.
　The army led by Galba temporarily pushed back the Cathedral Knights.
　But it was only temporary.

　The war was quickly tipping in the blink of an eye.

We're leaving.

　With a short muttering, a cathedral knight emerged from the infantry.
　It was a woman with gray hair.

''-- Lord. Give me strength.

　The woman said, and raised her sword above her head.
　Then, she swung it down towards the approaching army.

"--"Holy Decree.

　A moment later, the sound disappeared from the world.
　The extreme light penetrated the battlefield and erased everything in front of the woman's eyes.
　When the light disappeared and the sound returned to the world, hundreds of demons and demonkind had disappeared from the battlefield.

''...... Hou. As I thought, no matter how many miscellaneous soldiers we bundle together, it seems to be useless.

　Galba, who was in the rear, muttered at the sight in front of him.
　The name of the woman who delivered the blow is Maria Theresia Stragen.
　She was the captain of the Order of the Saint's Hall, First Squadron.

''All forces, advance.''

　Under Maria's command, the Cathedral Knights moved forward.
　In the east, the battle situation was completely dominated by the Alliance forces.

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Report!　The battle in the north is slightly dominated by the Demon King's Army. In the south, it's a close contest. But in the east, they are outnumbered.

　In a room in the Demon King's Castle, a demon tribe that rushed in spoke of the war situation.

...... After all, is it still impossible to stop the "natural disposition" Maria Theresia Stragen?

　After receiving the report, the Four Heavenly Kings "Rain" Lefise Gregoria muttered with a bitter expression.
　The northern and southern parts of the country were carrying on without problems, having sent the Four Heavenly Kings.
　However, the problem is the eastern part.
　You can't just "crush" them if you're dealing with the Seido Knights.

　If you want to stop Maria, you'll need Lucifina-class strength.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to get a good deal more than just a good deal more than just a good deal more than just a good deal more than just a good deal more than just a good deal more than just a good deal more than just a good deal more.

　Even in the battle thirty years ago, he heard that the Cathedral Knights had gone on a rampage, closing in on the vicinity of the Demon King's Castle.
　If they left the East as it was, the Cathedral Knights would reach the Demon King's Castle.
　Maria is one of the few people who may be able to break through Ortegia's defenses head on.
　We need to take swift action against her.

'You're going to get ...... out, Lefise.
Yes, Lady Ortegia.

　Behind Lefise was the figure of Ortegia sitting on her throne.

'I'm going to go,'

　Bowing to Ortegia, Lefise turns to leave the room.

'Don't die,'

　On his back, Ortegia said shortly.

'...... ha!'

　Answering briefly, Lefise left the room.

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　-- it happened suddenly.

　North, south and east.
　In the sky above all the battlefields in the Demon King's territory, a huge magic circle was deployed.
　Seeing the magic circle glowing blue and silver in the sky, the demon clans of each battlefield immediately retreated.

''What......?''
What the hell is that?

　The retreating demons baffled the Alliance's soldiers.
　That's when the warriors couldn't decide whether to chase after them or deal with the magicians above.

'Shall we begin ......?'

　Above the Demon King's Castle, Lefise Gregoria mutters lowly.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it.

　--The "Rain" Gregoria.

　It's a family of magicians from one of the "dead heavens", Saphis Gregoria, who served the first demon king.
　This is a lineage of demons who exert immense power by making a contract with the Demon King.
　That ability - far surpasses even the Four Heavenly Kings.

Let me show you the power of Gregoria the Rain.

　Lefise snapped her fingers.
　Immediately afterwards, from the magic circle floating above, magic poured down towards all the battlefields.
　Fire, water, lightning, rock, earth, tree, ice, mud, sword, spear, axe, hammer, arrow, acid, poison - more than a thousand sorceries have carelessly engulfed the battlefield like "rain".