--The hustle and bustle, rather than subsiding, was on the way to expansion.

　I'm sure that the village they are in is quite large, if not a city, it is certainly larger than a village, but you can see that warfare is beginning to rise everywhere.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going to be the best way to go about it.

...... This is an apparent military attack.

　With a grim expression on his face, Mekina muttered, "A military surprise attack.

"Military surprise attack. The target is the winged race. We were most likely caught in it.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

...... Anyway, let's hurry up. It's the only thing we can do right now.

　--Then, a few minutes later, we moved on.

　A few minutes further on, in front of a large mansion a little north of the center of the village, the warriors of the winged tribe are gathered together.

　Bonfires are everywhere, and watchtowers, perhaps as a barricade, have been pulled down to the ground, where they are engaged in a battle with an unidentified group in front and behind them.

　This would divide the allied groups, but since they have wings, they should have no problem with that.

　In fact, the winged tribe uses the sky for three-dimensional combat, and you can see from their skill that this is their true purpose.

...... There are a lot of them. I'm going to pry the road out of you, follow me closely!

　As soon as Nell said that in the shadow of a building a little before the point of collision between her allies and the enemy group, she immediately started a battle.

　It is as if a drawn arrow is being shot at you as it rushes forward and swings its holy sword at your waist.

　The enemy group is too busy dealing with the front and the sky above to deal with Nell and the others who have jumped out from behind, and they have succeeded in jumping over the barricade without any interference.

You guys! You guys' guide, huh?

　--And when they reached the inside, what awaited them was the cursing of the winged chieftain, whose fury was immediately understandable.

Wait a minute! No, it's not us!

"Chieftain, please calm down! She saved my life too! They are not the enemy!

　And the one who hurriedly quieted the chieftain was a winged warrior.

　It's not very easy to distinguish between the individuals from Nell and the others, except for the bigger chieftain, but it's probably one of the warriors you helped along the way.

"Huh, hmmm. ............ Right, sorry. My companions were taken care of.

　The chieftain let out a ragged breath and apologized to them, calming his temper.

." "No, don't worry about it! What's more, the situation!

"Perhaps the demon dogs ... ambushed us. I think I recognize the tribe. When we didn't answer them, they finally got tired of it.

"Demon Tribe ......!

　The name sounds disgustingly familiar.

　A young man we met again in the demon world told me that this is his enemy, and also a huge force in the demon world that is considered a provisional enemy by Nell and the others.

"But if you think this is enough to bring us to our knees, you're wrong! Because of the night, although at a slight disadvantage, ...... our winged clan, do not let them lick you!

　With the butt of his words, the chieftain snaps his suitably sized giant naginata with a whirring sound and cuts down the black-robed wolf that was approaching him.

...... Yes, we'll be happy to help! Ronia, everybody cover! Mekina, please give first aid to the injured!

"Got it!

I get it!

"Sorry, humans! Looks like we've gotten ourselves into a mess!

"You said we are to be considered fellow countrymen! Then you're only as good as the people you help in the crisis!

　The winged chieftain unwittingly grinned at Nell's firm words.

''And, chieftain! Should I have lights?

"Yes! Our eyes can see to the hills ahead in the daytime, but at night the power of our eyes is greatly diminished!

　When the sun is shining, they have incomparably better eyesight than other species, but at night, when there is less light, their eyesight is greatly diminished, and they suffer from so-called bird's eye disease.

　Therefore, they fight by lighting fires whenever they can, keeping the darkness of the night away.

　The enemy also seems to know that the darkness is their weakness, and a fierce battle has been going on around the burning firewood.

I get it! --Let the Ancestral Spirit guide you! "Sacred Shine"!

　So, as soon as Nell reads the spell and raises the holy sword above her head, a powerful ball of light shoots out from the tip of the holy sword towards the top of her head, dyeing the area as bright as day.

　The light is powerful, but at the same time it has a sunny warmth to it, so you won't feel any glare at all.

Well done! --Let's go, clansmen! Let every last one of those fools who turned against us be cast down to the netherworld!

　At the command of the chieftain, the warriors of the winged race shouted and cheered their warriors to the marauders with unchallenged leadership.

　At that moment, Nell was inwardly relieved to see their warlike spirit, as if this was something that could be managed.

"Chieftain!

"Slow! What were you doing, you stupid son!

　--A young man of the winged race appeared, fully armed.

　This young man looks familiar.

　The young and middle-aged Winged People have different colors of hair, so even they can somehow tell them apart, but this young man looks familiar.

　As she was searching for her memory, Lonia, who was standing next to her, suddenly overheard her.

...... the winged race that was the first to show us hostility when we met.

"...... ah.

　That was definitely him.

　--So it was the chieftain's son.

　Satisfied, Nell again raised his sword to face the enemy.



"Oh...



"Huh?

　--The one that appears in Nell's vision is a winged chieftain with a blade sprouting from his chest and spitting blood from his mouth.

　The one holding the hilt of the blade is the chieftain's son, who has just appeared (・・・・・).

The chieftain? Shit, get out of the way!

　The agitated voices of the winged warriors.

　You will be able to get to your head in a hurry, but due to the incessant attacks of the enemy group, you are stuck on the spot, unable to move.

You are ......!

"Humph. ...... Dad, you're an old geezer. That's why you're so far behind.

　The son, who pulls the knife that pierced his own father and gives him a mocking look

　For a moment, Nell froze in place, but instantly came to her senses and leapt to her feet and swung her sword at the chieftain's son.

　The slash was easily avoided, but Nell recovered the chieftain's massive frame and dropped back to his allies.

''Mekina!



I know!

　Immediately, Mekina ran to them and began to treat them ...... but the one who refused to do so was the chieftain himself.

You can't move, chieftain!

"This is not the extent of my injuries.

　The chieftan, who was spitting out a clot of blood, used his naginata, which he hadn't been able to let go of for a moment, as his staff and stood up, firmly prodding his knees.

''I see. Was it you who brought these men inside the village?

"Yes! I've joined forces with the demon tribe, who are truly worthy of being brethren!

"Humph. ...... idiot, my son. Well, you've been instigated.

"Whatever you say! I will lead the winged race with these men and the new brethren! You're going to die here!

　As soon as he said that, a dozen winged tribesmen lined up next to the chieftain's son.
　All are young and full of pride.

...... idiots. Very good, right! I will use my life for your education!

　It's a very good thing that you have a good idea of what you're looking for.

You can find out more about ...... death. If you'd followed our suggestion, this wouldn't have happened.

　The word is thrown to the chieftain, who is one of the black-robed men.
　Sooty, and the other black-robed men gather around it, forming a group.

Ha! I'll tell you why we didn't follow you! This is the dirty way!

　The chieftain glares at his surroundings, emitting so much anger.

Come on, you scum! It's a big price to pay for attacking us!

"Chieftain, I'll go with you!

"We are with you!

　and the warriors of the winged race gathered around the chieftain to confront the all-black group.

"...... Hmph, curious people. So, shall we go together on the road to Hades?

　Saying that, the chieftain grins widely.

''And, Chieftain-san!

"Go! The mismanagement of relatives is what parents do! Woo-hoo-hoo!

　--Soon it begins, a fierce, mixed battle between friend and foe.

　The warriors of the winged race let out a roar of rage and stand against the overwhelming multitude of enemies.

　In a sharp sword fight, the heat fills the surroundings at once.

"Tch, you people, the humans--

"I won't let you!

　The chieftain cut down the black wolf, who was instructing Nell and his men to attack him, and killed him with a single blow.

"Go! If you really want to help us, leave this place with my people, who cannot fight!

"--Nell!

　Ronia's impatient, impatient cry.

...... Okay, let's go. --I believe we'll see each other alive again, chieftain!

"Humph, I will not be defeated by a foe of this magnitude! Take Regulus, Orias, and a few warriors and protect the women and children who cannot fight! I'm begging you!

"At great risk

　And so Nell, with a dark regret on her face, fled from the battleground settlement with her companions, the non-combatants of the winged race and a few warriors protecting them.