We've also established a base in the danger zone level 3, and the first stage of the operation has been completed for now. Even if we fight, we can't just fight in the dark. Even if you're a human or a demon, you can't fight forever.


　And now we have come back to the first base to have another meeting. At each of the bases in each area, anti-magicians are already in place. In addition, the first base, the second base, and the third base, all of which have generated wards so that they cannot be easily destroyed. This time, the elves and Noah did that role for me. Frankly speaking, those wards are a pain in the ass to break, even for me. It's not something that can simply be destroyed physically.



''But then again, is this an emergency meeting?
Isn't that the case?
I think....I think....


　Me, Senpai, and Belle-san were walking to the command center at the first base. And what we're talking about now is that there are no demons....... Strictly speaking, there were Scorpions and Huge Spiders, but compared to the twilight danger zone we've been in, they're as good as gone.


　The danger zone level 1 to 3 is a place where a special level anti-magician would have no problem fighting, but the problem with this place is its mass. No matter where you go, the monsters are always there. But now, they are hiding their existence as if someone is doing it intentionally.

　No, maybe it's not hiding........maybe something else is happening.


'We're here. Now, let's get going.


　As the senior said that and went into the tent first, me and Belle followed. When we entered, the special class anti-magician faces were already there. There was a large vertical desk in the room, and furthermore, they were probably using projection magic, but in the back of the room, it was mapped out to level 5 of the twilight danger zone. And it even revealed the location of the bases and how many anti-magicians there were in each base.


''So now we're all here, right?''


　It was Princess Liane who told me this. She is now wearing a military uniform as well, but she also wears glasses and even longer hair in an updo. Her appearance clearly exudes intelligence. However, everyone knows that Princess Liane's intelligence is not only based on her looks.


　Furthermore, there was one person here who was not a special grade anti-magician.


　His name was Abraham Allston. His rank was Grand Marshal. He was the supreme commander of this operation, and a hero who had saved humanity many times by his leadership. Originally, he was an antimagician who fought on the front lines, but after losing his left arm and his right eye, he was selected to be the commander of operations in the rear. Since then, he has used his overwhelming intelligence to achieve solid results on many battlefields. Although I have yet to speak to him directly, I feel as if I'm going to be swallowed up by his overwhelming atmosphere.

　His fully grown hair is pulled back in a single bun, and coupled with the eye patch he wears, he looks quite oppressive. He's also quite tall, in the upper half of six feet tall.


　Then I lined up like everyone else at the desk where they are all attached, and Princess Liane began to explain.


''Then please look here. Let me explain the current situation.


　With projected magic, a three-dimensional geographic area, and even a stronghold, is shown on the table with a red dot of life signs.


'As of now, we have zero injuries and zero deaths. The base was also set up ahead of schedule. The second base has been set up next to the elven village to extend their wards. Furthermore, their warding magic technology has already been applied to the other bases. Of course, to this first base as well. And the demon in question, but the first platoon, of which Belle is the captain, has only made a close encounter. The individual names of the demons are the Scorpion "Scorpion" and the Huge Spider "Huge Spider". Both of them are common demons up to level 3, but as others have noticed, there are too few of them. I'd say it's about a tenth of the usual number.......


　And when Princess Liane announced this, Grand Marshal Allston opened his mouth.


''........Now, gentlemen of the special class anti-magicians. How do you see the current situation?''
Do you have an opinion?
I don't mind.


　That kind of person is Derrick-san. Although he has the status of 5th in the special class anti-magic order, he is also an anti-magic who also works as a researcher, just like Ellie-san. However, despite the fact that he is busy managing his research facility after Ellie's death, he is still firmly participating in this operation.


　He is probably the most intelligent among the current special class of anti-magicians. That's why he listens to Derrick-san's opinion without anyone interrupting him.


''Based on what Princess Liane said before.......aren't the demons being driven into a unification war or something like that?
''It's true ... it was in Claudia's memory, but I heard that ended in a victory for the demon's side.
'Perhaps they've gathered their remaining troops and it's turning into an even more boggy battle?　With that in mind, the situation is understandable. However, as the current situation, it's not good to be optimistic about it. This time, we were able to get help from the elves unexpectedly. I think it's a good idea to take the plunge and expand our base to level 4.
Hmmm maybe Derrick is right. Now let's hear one more person's opinion here. Julia Curtis, what do you think?


　That's what Marshal Allston talked to me about, but that's to be expected. The most perceptive of these people are me and Princess Liane. I'm sure she's already given me her opinion. Besides, I've been on the front lines collecting information with this Twilight Sight.


　And based on the information I've gathered so far and my own thoughts, I begin to talk about it.


''I agree with the march. Even at the back of level 3, the demons were not trapped in the perception of the Twilight Sight 《Twilight Sight》. Perhaps it's as Derrick-san pointed out, or maybe it's another reason, but there may be some circumstances on the demon's side as well. I do have one concern, however.
What's going on?
The Scorpion, the one we first encountered, I could not help but notice that it seemed to have escaped.
Well that's what it says in the report. Let's hear the details.
That pack of Scorpions. Even though they attacked us, they weren't well led. We had fought several times when I was wandering around in the twilight, and at that time, we were pretty well coordinated. But that time, there was no coordination, it was disjointed. We just had no choice but to fight because the enemy appeared in front of us. That was the impression I got.
I see.........as I thought, the demons have something on their side as well. However, we also don't have the time to understand their situation. We're going to set up our base on level 4 as is. After that, we'll go to level 5 to see how it goes. That's good.
Copy that.


　And so the meeting continued for a little while, and we were dismissed there.



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Julia, can I have a word with you?
Princess Liane, is there something wrong?


　When I walked out, it was Princess Liane who came in.


'What do you think of the elves, Miss Julia?'
'Nothing in particular it wasn't really raised on the agenda earlier.


　The meeting went on further after that, but mainly it was about interacting with the elves. However, it wasn't that important to this operation, so I listened to half the conversation. I've already given a report on her case and Aries and shared it with the whole group.


''........I have a bad feeling about this.
Did you feel something?
'No, this is just a hunch but please be careful. I don't think you should let yourself off the hook completely.
''Thank you for your advice. At the very least, I'll try to remember to be suspicious.
Please.


　So we parted ways.