No matter how much you gaze into the darkness, you will never be able to see beyond it.

　Fortunately, or should I say fortunately, Allen has the art of making it possible, but it is also a double-edged sword.
　Even if it's only for a moment, there's a chance that you'll be discovered to have used something.
　Now that you're in hiding, you shouldn't take a lame move.

　But.

　While I'm staring down the shaft, I hear something again.
　It's clear that this is not your imagination, as Henriette and the others reacted the moment they heard the sound.
　It's not certain if they heard the first sound, but even if they were following Allen to look deep into the pit, they would have heard this one for sure.

　I looked at him and received a firm nod.

I thought I heard something shattering.
I think I heard something that sounded like a scream.

　The reason why Henriette and Akira said this with less words and even less volume than before is probably because the fact that they could hear the sound of the other side means that it is possible that they could hear you too.
　In reality, the same volume as before should be fine, but it's not a mistake to consider just in case.

　Allen only nodded in a double-meaning of agreement--three times, the sound was heard.
　As before, it sounded like something crushed, though still not distinctly audible.
　Perhaps if the ground beneath your feet was crushed, it would sound like this.

　However, considering the reverberation, that place is quite a ways away.
　A hundred meters ...... or even farther.
　Maybe it's the bottom of the pit.

　You won't get there in time to see what's going on if you try to figure out what's going on.
　And I have a general idea of what's going on.
　But before you can take any action, you must first be certain.

　You hesitate for a moment.
　I look at Henriette and speak only briefly.

"A moment.
I'll follow up.

　That was enough.
　Akira and Milene looked at me as if they wanted to say something, but there was no time for a firm explanation.

　I turned toward the vertical hole and stared into its depths.

　--The Omniscient Authority, Code Akashic: Heavenly Eye Tongue.

　Instantly, two things appeared in your field of vision.
　A brown-skinned woman and an eagle-like demon about three meters long!

　Immediately after, he closed his 'eyes' and let out a breath.

"At the bottom of the pit, the Amazonian woman is being attacked by a demon.
"--What?

　Chloe was the first to react to those words.
　Her previous lack of reaction was a lie as she turned her head to me with great vigor.

"I don't know the details, but I think it's probably what everyone imagines.
"...... Well, there's no way I'm playing with demons here,

　There are two possibilities.
　Either the demon, for some reason, turned the demon on the woman, or the demon found her as she was escaping.
　That's one or the other.

　And, in either case, the woman is not going to die.

Can you get to ...... in time?
"I don't think we can keep going like this. I don't know if there's anything else on the way,
"Is it that deep?
"It's not so much a straight line.

　Two hundred meters is not much if you consider it a straight line distance.
　It could be reached in less than a few seconds.

　But if you consider the structure of this place, you would have to walk back and forth around the perimeter of the big hole many times.
　It's not just more distance, but also more work.
　Even if you ignore the sound of footsteps and head towards it at full speed, it's unlikely you'll be able to make it in time.

　Well, let's put it another way.
　I'd just head straight in.

　Looking around the place, Allen shrugged.

"Well, take care of the rest.
"...... huh?

　Suddenly, Chloe let out a puzzled voice, but she was the only one.
　The other three nodded their heads as if it were natural, which only made Chloe's confusion grow more intense.

　But Allen wasn't going to explain any further.
　It's not a problem if you leave it to Milene and her team to explain to Chloe, and most importantly, there's no time.
　Even though it was only a momentary glimpse, it was enough for me to make that determination.

　And since I came all the way to rescue you, I have no intention of making an awkward choice.
　That might cause some problems, but that's the time.
　You just have to do something about it and everything else.

　Thinking of such a determination and resolve, Allen kicked the ground and leapt into the depths of the pit and into the darkness.









"--tch.

　Isabelle couldn't help but let out a tongue-lashing as she smashed and knocked off the flying gravel with a roar.

　The ground out of the corner of your eye is caved in, showing that the blow you have just avoided was well deserved.
　A direct hit would not be enough, and even lives might be reaped.

　But that didn't matter.
　Rather, it was more than willing, it was even welcome.

　To Amazons, fighting the strong is a joy.
　Fighting a monster that can reap one's life in a single blow cannot bring any emotion other than joy.
　But that's just the way it should be.

　Clacking your tongue once more, you reach for the neck, but it's unlikely you'll be able to remove the thing in place.
　It's a collar.
　No matter how hard you tried to tear it off with all your strength, it just wouldn't budge.

　It doesn't hurt that it's strangled.
　But it's true that it does feel painful, in a way.


　Because of this collar, Isabel can no longer use her gift.

　We can fight a strong enemy, but we can't really challenge it.
　There is nothing more painful, frustrating and abominable than this.

I don't know what they're doing this for, but ...... at least let us feel comfortable fighting them. ......!

　Screaming, you clench your fists as you claw your way through the swinging paws.
　It's true that it hurts not to be able to use your gifts, but it doesn't mean that all of your fighting power is taken away.
　Then you'll just have to scramble with what you've got and slam your hardened fist into the body in front of you.

　With a dull sound, the sensation of the blow travels up your arm.

It's not good enough for ....... ......!

　It was obvious that the impact hadn't been fully felt.
　Perhaps it must not have even caused much pain.

　I immediately left the scene and was momentarily knocked unconscious.

"Gosh, ......!

　I was blown away, I realized from the feeling on my back and the dull pain that traveled through my body.
　But even as I realized this, I didn't understand the meaning.

　I was paying close attention to the demon's movements.
　If I had timed it that way, I would have been able to leave before the demon attacked, whether it was on a front or back leg.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of this article.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get a good deal more information on the subject.

　Out of the corner of my eye, the demon's appearance was different from what I had seen just a moment ago.
　It had spread its wings.
　That made it three times as long as it had ever been.

　Considering its bird shape, it's a natural figure, but it had never shown any signs of spreading its wings before, so it seemed to have let its guard down completely.

"Not good at all ......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Or perhaps it's not so much that Isabelle was caught off guard, but rather that the monster was not caught off guard.

　But whatever the case, a result is a result.
　And it seems that the blow was rather fatal.
　It hurt and all I could do was feel the pain, and my body didn't seem to move at all.

　If I'd used my gift, I might have been able to move, but it's no use saying that.

Oh, d*mn ...... that's frustrating. ......

　I'd love to be scattered on the battlefield.
　To Amazons it was an honor.
　But that is why it was so close to the worst thing for her to die in such an extremely reluctant way.

　I'd like to scream for her to at least take the collar off now, but it would be pointless to do so.
　There's no way those demons would listen to me.

　They attacked your hometown out of the blue, you thought you were going to be killed but for some reason they took you as a slave and made you dig in the ground and do unwanted manual labor, and now you're finally going to die like this?
　It's completely unacceptable.

　I don't even know why I was made to fight this monster in the first place.
　It was said to be an example or something, but I don't even know what it was for.
　I'm sure everyone was serious, albeit reluctantly: ...... Well, I'm reminded that this isn't the first time the demons have been unreasonable.
　It's a good thing that you've got a good idea of what's going on.

　In the end, the consequences for Isabelle will remain the same.
　Still, it's at least worthwhile to keep staring at the demon.
　There's no way one of the Amazons could be so miserable as to look away here.

　Out of the corner of my eye, the demon slowly lifts its wings.
　It's too far away to reach from there, but ...... perhaps there is some means of long-range attack.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time and energy.

　I'm sorry that I couldn't really fight with all my might against such a monster.
　I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for, and I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

　Just as he was about to swing his wings down, his body was cut in half.

"Where's ............?

　Immediately after letting out a dumbfounded and dumbfounded voice, something fell from above and landed in front of Isabelle.
　Something fell from above and landed in front of Isabel's eyes.