It was just like an empty shell.

　There was a large space there, as if to show that the desert base was modeled after this place.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time with the help of your friends and family.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't expecting this. I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on. There was no guarantee that if I left, they'd be safe. However, it's a good thing that ...... is one of the possibilities, but it's a bit tougher than you'd think if it actually came to that: ......

　The words seemed more like a soliloquy than something addressed to someone else.
　With a hint of melancholy, Isabelle slowly looked at the scene and let out a sigh.

...... Well, it's no wonder she's gone. Now, I know this is all screwed up, but I'm going to be--

　What to do, I suppose, was meant to be the word.

　But the words never became a sound.
　The moment Isabelle was unconsciously going to head for the hall, there was a roar in the place.

"--what ......?

　Reflexively, Isabelle turned her gaze directly below.
　The roar came from below.
　And then a series of similar sounds, two or three times in succession.

　And then...

"I knew you were here, you f*cking devil ......!
"Don't think we're going to be quiet about this forever. ......!
Where you took your sister, give her back!

　With these words, the ground exploded and several figures jumped up with vigor.

　They are all brown-skinned women, who clenched their fists with a swift atmosphere ...... but soon had a puzzled look on their faces.
　When they landed on the floor, they looked around and tilted their heads in wonder.

I'm not going to be able to get a good look at it.　That devil isn't there ......?
"What, why, the wrong ...... no, but the door is open, right ......?
"So does that mean you got away ......?　
"Huh?　It's our fault: ......?
"What else is there to do: ......!

　Where there hadn't been a single noise, suddenly a noisy noise began to mix in.
　Isabelle is looking at the women at the source of the noise with a puzzled look on her face.

　Well, this is from a place where you thought they had all been taken somewhere.
　No wonder you're looking at me like that.

　But, as a matter of fact, Isabelle is the only one of Aren's group that has that look on her face.
　The reason for this is simple: they all shared the expectation that this was going to happen in advance, and all of them, with the exception of Isabelle, shared it.

　Indeed, there was not a single human figure here, nor was there any noise.
　But I never said that I didn't feel a presence.
　Isabel was so startled and upset by what she saw that she didn't seem to notice, but everyone else was aware of the presence of dozens of people lurking below.

　I didn't tell Isabelle about it because I didn't want to surprise her, but just in case.
　I couldn't assure her that the reason for hiding wasn't to raid Allen and his friends.

　Even though they are compatriots of Milene and the others, they are also slaves of the devil.
　Isabelle said there was no contract in place, but she couldn't deny the possibility that Isabelle was the only one.
　Considering that this is a demon's stronghold, there is no need to be too cautious.

　Anyway.

"--Milene.
...... okay?
Because I don't see this situation as an act.
"...... sure. Everyone, as usual.

　What I'm talking about is that it doesn't seem to be a problem, so they can deactivate their abilities.
　The reason they are making a fuss is because they can't see Allen and the others, which means they haven't yet deactivated Milene's ability.

　This is also in case they were under the control of a demon, but there was no need for this.
　I felt Milene's hand being released from the hem of her dress that she had been holding for a long time.

Most of the time you guys are always--what?
"What are you talking about?
"What? I mean, when, you know, sister ......!

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time with us.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one for you.

There's a lot to say and I'm sure you have a lot to ask, but ...... is a sermon for now. It's not a good idea to let your guard down and have a stupid argument just because you can't see the enemy: ......!
"Yes, yes I'm sorry ......!

　Amidst the screams and shouts, Aren't they looked at each other, smiled, and shrugged their shoulders.







"d*mn, ......, you've shown your shame, in more ways than one,
Well, they're all OK for now, so that's a good thing, isn't it?

　As I looked around the place, I saw many amazones in the empty square.
　From a cursory glance at them, they all seem to be in good health and seem to have a lot of energy left over.

　The majority of those dozens of eyes are focused on Milene and Chloe, with a distinctly happy expression on their faces.
　Some of them look at Isabel and some at Allen and the others, but at least there is no negative color there.
　There seems to be some caution, but maybe it's because he's with Isabelle and her friends, but they seem to have accepted him to some extent, despite the fact that he hasn't explained the situation to them yet.

　However.

And what do we do now?　To be honest, you don't have time to explain the situation to me, do you?
"Well, he was a bit of a showman. I wouldn't be surprised if they already knew something was wrong.
"...... ugh

　A few people who had just popped out of the ground, aware that they had gone too far, looked away.



　Well, the door was left open, and the floor was destroyed with a bang while it was open.
　There's no way you wouldn't expect a slave to run away in a rage, and it's natural to think that something unusual has been communicated to you.

　We should get out of here as soon as possible.

Well, these guys are stupid, sure, but not so stupid that they can't see the reasoning behind things. I don't need to be told that you guys are here to help, and that's all I need to know.
"...... need no other explanation?　...... has been staring at me for a while now.
Of course I'll care. But that doesn't mean I'm going to ask for an explanation in this situation. ...... right?
"Of course, of course, sis. ......!
"...... sister?　Come to think of it, I think you called me that earlier: ...... sister?
Oh, no, we're like one family in one village. They call us that even though we're not related by blood.
"Hey ......

　Maybe it's more like a village society's own customs rather than something unique to Amazoness.
　But it was also not something you should be concerned about right now.

"Well, at any rate, it would be helpful if I didn't have to explain the situation to you. Well, now all we need to do is talk about how to get out of here.
"An?　Don't you just go back the way you came?
It would be the quickest way to do it, but we should think of ourselves as being on guard.
Yeah, that's for sure.
What do you mean, though?
Hmm, I guess the best thing to do is to split up, right?　One side serves as a diversion.
"......?　What else is there to do?
Akira's goal is more like defeating a demon, right?　Then I thought it would be just fine.
I see. ...... I see. Okay, I'm in. Of course I'm in on the diversion.
"The question is how to create a diversion, right? It's not just a matter of rioting, it's a matter of being read, right?
"Yeah. . and there are only a few ways to get out: ......

　Just as the desert stronghold was, there is probably only one way out here.
　No matter how much you rampage along the way, if you're held there, it's over.

　Although I don't want to lose a battle with the devil, this place has the advantage completely over there and there are dozens of people who need to be protected.
　You don't want to fight under those circumstances if you can help it.

　If you can manage to draw them to your side of the diversion, it would be great.

"Oh, um, ......

　And then suddenly, a voice rose.

　The reason for the surprise on everyone's face at that moment is that, despite joining up with Amazoness and the others, the person hadn't said a word until now.
　The person who spoke up was Chloe, who had been looking down for a long time.

"I've got an idea, okay?
The idea ......?
...... Actually, I knew about the hidden room that everyone was hiding in earlier in the day for some time. It's a good thing I've been looking for something similar in that room as well.
Oh, ...... you're right. So what's it to you?
Yeah. So, have you guys looked beyond that?
"Beyond ......?　What was the destination in that room?
"No. ...... I'm pretty sure there was nothing in there except for the room, right?
Well, it's pretty well hidden in plain sight. But it's there. So, there's a corridor at the end of it. ...... Actually, that's where--

　With a slight hesitation, but still with a determined look on her face, Chloe continues to talk.
　And Allen watched and listened in silence as she spoke.