While Xellos was escorting the boys, Celestina and the others were making their way through the forest with Iris and Janae.
　Aside from Celestina, the purpose of the trip was to raise the rank of Urna and Carosti, while Iris and the other two were to guard the perimeter.
　The problem was that this group was very unbalanced.
　There were three mages, two beastmen and two swordsmen, both close combat types. None of them were healers.

...... This party is very unstable, isn't it?　There are two vanguards, and one of them is of low rank.
"Yeah, we're both women, so we don't have to worry about each other, but we're not very good in combat, are we?
Don't be rude!　You're being rude! We're the top two students in the academy.
You can't fight with your grades.　I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it.　I'm sure you're not the only one.
You can use magic to search for demons, but if you draw a strong demon, you'll be in trouble.　My uncle would kill it in an instant.

　This is the first time that I've ever seen such a thing.
　It's not that she doesn't like Iris, but when it comes to her mentor, she envies Iris for knowing things about Xellos that she doesn't know. He felt a small amount of jealousy.

I'm not sure if I've ever seen a mage with that much power.　I didn't think so.
It's strong.　He was one of the five Annihilators. I admired him too, though he was not my uncle.
No, that's a very disturbing name. ....... What did you do to earn such a nickname?
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. That's just a few I know of.
He's dangerous!　You're a dangerous man! You're no better than a mage.

　In the event you're a fan of legendary sages, you can't overlook the feats of the Annihilators. Well, it's just an online game, but that's something that Carostee doesn't know.
　But it's hard for her to accept it because she's going in the opposite direction of her ideal of what a mage should look like.

I'm not sure what to make of it.　I can't believe it!
I don't know if it's because they've developed their own magic, been kind to weak ...... mercenaries, or perfected never-before-seen magic tools and potions.　Some people were sacrificed in the name of experimentation, but it's cool that they enjoyed their adventures and continued to ignore the slander of others.
"Aren't they just the most selfish people!　In short, they were criminals who acted as they pleased and caused trouble for others, but they didn't give a d*mn!
What's wrong with that?　I'm not sure what to make of it.　I'm not sure what to do. I've seen them acting all high and mighty and flirting with the townspeople.
"Ugh. ......
The uncles were at least kind to the weak.　I've seen them destroy people they didn't like.
Iris, ...... is not a follow-up, okay?

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　However, since they acted based on their own principles, others may disagree with them.

You were quite famous, weren't you? The rumors didn't reach this country, but you were such a great mage. ......
He was notorious, but he had a cool attitude about going his own way. I was collateral damage in the desert city, though.
Oh, that's right, they got into a fight and started shooting magic at each other. ......
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I'm sure you'll be happy to know that the old man survived. ...... Normally, you'd die.
I'm not sure I admire that .......　It's a very dangerous situation, isn't it?　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

　All of us nodded at Urna's extremely plausible opinion.

It's not cool to be unbound by anything. I admire the fact that they are tolerant of the weak, unforgiving of their opponents, and free to live as their hearts desire.
"Being strong is justice, isn't it? I can kind of understand that, can't I?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what you need to do.

　I'm not sure what to say. It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.
　The question was whether to accept the general ethics or the insane behavior of Xelloss.

Oh, I can smell the beast from here: ......
Finally, you've arrived: ....... This is an opportunity for me (me) to raise my game. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to try.　Your hands seem to be shaking, are you okay?
I'm fine!　You're shaking like a knight!

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　The bushes at the back of the forest were making a racket, indicating that there was some kind of demon deep inside.
　Iris and the others prepared their wands and weapons just in case, but the demon that appeared was something they didn't expect.

......No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. .........
Are you seriously going to attack that ...... thing?
"Hmmm. To be honest, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that. ......
It's so cute. ......

　A giant rabbit, over two meters long, covered in black and white fur, emerged from behind a bush.

...... looks delicious.
「「「「!」」」」

　However, Urna was the only one who saw the giant rabbit as tasty meat.

"Oh, Urna?　You're going to eat that rabbit?
"What?　Rabbit meat is delicious, you know.
No, it's delicious, but can you kill it?　That's crazy!
Well, that's what beastmen are like. Basically, they think with their instincts. ......

　The tension was ruined by the giant rabbit and Urna's words, but it was understandable. The big rabbit with the dull eyes is too adorable to kill.
　Well, that's just the way it looks. 　
　The rabbit started hopping up and down, a very funny sight that left Urna with a hint of emotion that enveloped everyone, leading to a fatal opening.
　Only Urna is aware of the danger.

I'm not sure what to do.
「「「「What? 」」」」

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　The rabbit crashed straight into a tree, causing the tree to shake violently.

　 ------n!

　The tree fell with a crash and was closing in on Celestina and the others.
　Everyone hurried to evacuate.

I remembered!　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
I'm not sure what to do. It's a vicious rabbit with a number of weapon destroying skills and is basically omnivorous. It's basically an omnivore. It's a belligerent character that will attack first when it finds its prey.
　It mainly likes meat, and is a ferocious demon that is far from being cute in appearance.
　It also possesses the skill of [Binge Eating], and will eat anything in its mouth, whether it be iron or orichalcon.
　It can be said that it is simply a nasty demon.

I've never seen it before!" "Oh, that's the ...... [Cute Devil]?　I've never seen that before!
"It's far from cute!　It's got the skill to eat anything and everything, and it's very fierce.
Tell me about it at ----!　How could I forget?
I've only heard rumors, I've never fought one!　I don't have a choice. Pit Hole.

　Earth elemental magic [Pit Hole].
　As the name implies, it's a spell that creates pits.
　However, the Crusher Rabbit, which is launching a rolling crash, skillfully avoided the pit hole and rushed towards you.

Avoid it. -------- --Oh, no!
-------- --Aah!
I'm sure this ...... demon is as strong as a fire grizzly. It has a better defense, though.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm sure you're right.　Does it have any weaknesses?
I'm pretty sure ...... has good hearing, so it's weak against loud noises.
Loud noises?　Okay. ...... "Sound Bomb".

　---Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

　A tremendous explosion echoed through the forest.
It is a wind magic that has no offensive power, but releases a loud sound that makes you want to cover your ears.
　There is no additional effect other than the sound, but it is effective against demons with good hearing, and some demons may be stunned.
　As expected, the Crusher Rabbit was dizzy, and Iris and the others would not miss this chance.

I'm not sure what to do.　"Shadow Bind".

　The magic that Iris used was a dark magic called Shadow Bind.
　It is a capturing spell that manipulates shadows to capture prey, but it has a short effect time.
　But it was a very useful spell for blocking the movement of the prey in a short time, because it had an immediate effect and could capture the prey immediately.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
"I'm coming too!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure if you've seen this before. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

In addition, 'Power Boost', 'Wind Enchantment', and 'Intelligence Boost'.

　Urna continues to hit him continuously, but the [Beast Fighting] consumes too much magic power to last long. So, by using Iris' auxiliary magic to increase her attack power, she can temporarily increase the effectiveness of her damage.


Wind Enchantment is a spell that cloaks weapons and armor in wind magic, strengthening their defense and attack power.
　It's a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you can't get out of it.

　I'll be back!

　Howling Crusher Rabbit.
　Then the black and white panda-colored body hair stood on end, shaking off Iris's restraining spell.

No!　Urna, please run!
"Maz...... magic power out!

　The Crusher Rabbit swung the sharp claws of its paws at Urna.

I won't let you!　I can't!
"Aah!

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"'Stan Britt'.

　I'm not sure what to do.

　The crusher rabbit is electrocuted by a lightning paralysis spell and paralyzed by an additional effect.
　This moment buys Carostee time to chant her spell, and she uses the maximum magic she can muster.

"A rushing torrent of wind and ice. Slice through your enemies and send them into a frozen sleep. ...... 'Ice Storm'".

　With the addition of Iris's magical effects, the power of the spell rivaled that of the Blizzard, and the blade of wind sliced through the Crusher Rabbit, freezing his entire body.

"Did you do it?
"Janae, is that a death flag?

　The crusher rabbit moved to attack, albeit dully, as if that comment had been true.

"Yeah!

　---Boguh!

　But then Celestina rushed in and hit him with her mace to stop him.
　It must have been a last ditch effort. The Crusher Rabbit collapsed and stopped moving.

"Nya!
Aah!

　The sudden onset of fatigue and dizziness caused Urna and Calostee to sit there. It was a side effect of the increased level.
　This symptom means that the two of them have increased in rank (level) significantly.

It seems that both of you have risen in rank. But I don't think we can go any further today.
"Right. I think I've risen too, but not as much as you two. The fatigue will last until tomorrow, okay?
Well, I'm happy for you, but I'm ...... also disappointed.
Ugh. ...... I can't get up. ....... I'm so out of magic, my head is spinning. ......

　The five of us got the big one, but there's a problem.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm pretty sure we can carry it in the back of the truck.　How do we let them know we're here?
"If we set off a smoke signal, the mercenaries on standby would have come to us. They gave me a smoke bomb in advance, I'll use it.
You'll be guarding the two of them until then.
This time it's mainly the academy students. It's not a very profitable job.

　It's true that the mercenaries will probably be in the red. However, in addition to the rewards for their guards, Janae and her team also receive rewards from the Duke of Solistea. She doesn't know it, but the total amount is much more than the mercenaries here.
　However, since Xellos is the one who negotiated the request from the duke, he doesn't know how much he will get.
　And the old man doesn't know either.

I think the other mercenaries will kill the demons on their own to get the materials.　I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'm sure you'll have a hard time with that if you're all mages.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to always ask for help.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　You can't dismantle it, but from a mage's point of view, it's worthy of being a top-notch mage. The level of the forest of Ramauf was too weak for Iris.

I can't believe this Iris. I can't believe she's the same age as us and she's already mastered multiple deployments of magic. ......
And all without chanting. You're like a teacher. ......
I told you.　I said I had a strong feeling. ...... Ugh. ...... That's disgusting. ......

　In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to always ask for help.
　Most of the top performers in the academy are assigned to the mage corps after graduation. But not all of them are as good as Iris. In fact, they're probably not even close.
　Celestina thought that the mages that Xellos knew were still out of the ordinary.

If you don't call the recovery team soon, other demons will come.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　Celestina, use the smoke bomb.
What?　What?　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to use it. ......



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I'm not sure how to use it.

　But Celestina did not know how to use the smoke bomb.

"Let me have it. ...... Oh, it's just like the one in your car, then it's easy.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to use it.
　It didn't catch fire, but instead produced a great deal of smoke that was different from what it looked like.
　The Iris in his hand was immediately engulfed in smoke.

"Keh!　Kehk!　You have to throw it as soon as you light it. ......
Of course. Iris does unorthodox things sometimes, doesn't she?
I didn't expect such a small tube to produce so much smoke. It stings my eyes. ......

　The smoke from the canisters was discovered and it would be some time before the recovery team arrived.
　In the meantime, the group waited for the recovery team to arrive, while keeping an eye out for other demons.

　"Fireball".

Fireball.

　---Do-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!

　The Armor Bore fell to the ground, engulfed in red lotus flames.
　Croisus took one look at his fallen prey and immediately began searching for medicinal herbs and other items growing around him.
　The material for the potion was more important than the demon.

You ...... have your own pace even at times like this. What if there are other demons?
"I can't dismantle it, sir. Then shouldn't we make the most of the time we have?
Well, that's true. ....... You're still researching potions at a time like this?
The heights of a mage are endless. I've recently learned that you need to keep learning. What is Makarov's future plan?　Maybe he'll become an alchemist.
I think that's the smartest thing to do. I'm thinking of joining your faction.
Not my faction, but your grandfather's.

　The mercenaries use smoke bombs and stay alert until the recovery team arrives.
　You can't dismantle a demon, but it's quicker to bleed it and prep it here.
　After seven hours in the forest, Croisus and his party had made their way through the forest without much loss and had succeeded in defeating the big one.
　It was typical of the Saint-Germain faction, a research-oriented faction, that while exploring the forest, they tried to collect medicinal plants and other materials for research.

This is a poisonous plant, I believe it's called ...... [dead lily]?　The roots and stems are poisonous.
Sounds like it could be used in the perfect crime.
The poison causes purple spots on the body and bloodshot eyes, so you know it's been used.
You know a lot. ....... You're not experimenting on people, are you?
・・・・・・・・・・・
Say something!　You planted it!　You've been using someone as an experiment!　You're scaring me!

　Croisus didn't answer.
　He was too busy gathering herbs to even talk to Makarov right now. He is too tired to talk to Makarov because of his higher level.
　Even so, he still collects medicinal herbs, which shows his admirable researcher's spirit.

Anyway, ...... that mercenary woman is so gloomy. She's mostly mute and mumbling to herself.
There are a lot of strange people in the world. You don't have to worry about it.
You're the last person I want to hear from. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. God is my enemy ...... and the devil is the one who prevents me from loving you .......
　Her appearance was a far cry from her usual self, and she looked like a grudge-holding spirit caught up in a very dark emotion.
　It was a very creepy sight to say the least.

　"Dio!

"Dio!　He's going your way!
He's moving fast. ....... He's strong. ......



　Zveit and his friends were also fighting a demon deep in the forest.
　Their opponent was a bipedal dinosaur-like creature called the Venom Raptor.
　Its outer skin is covered with scales and its color is a harsh purple. It was a monster that moved quickly and was incompatible with mages.

　The other students at the school couldn't cope with its movements, and while they were being tossed around, they were taking damage little by little.
　And there were so many of them. This demon has a habit of acting in packs, so it's too much for mages who don't have any real combat experience.
　The reason why they are still alive is because of the three crows.

"You kids!　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
"Come on, ----!　"Fireball.

　The students do as they're told, aim and fire their magic. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

I'm not sure what to make of that.
You've got to be watching us, watching our movements and avoiding us. ......?

　You can't rely on mercenary orders. The only way to survive in this situation is to act on your own. But the demon in front of you that you're working with is moving seamlessly, and you can't act carelessly.
　The Venom Raptor had responded to a high-pitched squeal and began to surround the area to form a formation.

We wanted to get through this as best we could on our own, but ...... there will be casualties if we don't. It's no use, it's ...... ukay, isn't it?
"Moss? What is it?
The boss must have given the order for this demon somewhere. Find it and kill it.
Cock-a-doodle-doo.

　After accepting Zveit's instructions, the cockerels flapped their wings, flew to the branches of the trees, and disappeared as they bounced around among the trees.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to ask that cockerel to do that.　I'm not sure we have the resources to do it .......
You'll be fine. I'm sure you'll be fine.　You can tell by looking at him that he's not a real cockerel.
Yeah, but ......
Now we just have to see how long we can hold out. ....... All of you, get into a tight formation!　Save your magic, we're going in close combat!
「「「「Oh! 」」」」

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.
　There is not much that can be learned in a short period of time, but there is still enough time to acquire close combat skills, and this training also included improving fighting skills.
　They had trained hard in melee combat, and they were able to fight reasonably well. Well, not as good as the masters, but still better than nothing.

Here they come!
I got it!　Aah!

　One of the students took down one with a full swing of his mace. One of the students swung his mace to knock one of them down, but the Venom Raptor was quick to attack. But Zveit and the others had trained well in tight formations.
　They all took their positions and attacked one another in turn while protecting each other. Their defensive formation was ironclad against the Venom Raptor's wild instincts to kill its prey.
　However, they also have weaknesses. They were at a disadvantage in a prolonged battle, and if they were attacked all at once, they would surely be annihilated.
　Their only hope was for the Kokkos to defeat the boss.

d*mn, there's too many of them!
Don't panic!　Don't be hasty! If they get frustrated, that's when they'll open up.
But the ...... numbers are not in our favor. I want you to take out the boss as soon as possible. ......
You should prepare a shield this time. ...... That's not how mages fight anymore, is it?

　A mage is basically a gun platform. But now they were fighting half as well as knights. No, more like mercenaries.
　If they had no means to defend themselves, they would be the ones killed. It was a matter of life and death, so they could not pretend to be anything else.
　Other than Zveit, the other mage eggs were learning firsthand the importance of close combat.

　---Gopher, gopher, gopher, gopher!

　At that moment, something suddenly flew into the sky from the depths of the forest.
　If you look closely, you'll see that it's a carnivorous beast larger than the Venom Raptor, and it's slamming into the ground as it spins around.

It's the Venom Pois. You killed that chicken .......
[Venom Pois].　Let's counterattack from here!
Exterminate!　Use your magic!

　---Gyopaaaaaah!

「「「「 Ha! 」」」」

　When I was about to launch a counterattack, I was taken aback by the second 【Venom Pois】that came blasting from the back .
　It was slashed everywhere and was bleeding profusely and dying.
　Another one came running out from the back as if to escape. And from the sluggishness of its movements, I could tell that it was on the verge of paralysis.
　Eventually, the paralysis spread to his whole body, and when he could not move, he collapsed to the ground on the spot.

"There were three of them? ......


We're in deep shit, aren't we?
"Oh, ......, we can't win this. Three bosses are no match for .......
I mean, Coco... he's too strong. ......

　The bosses are all defeated, and the Venom Raptors are on edge.
　With the loss of their command center, they've lost control.

Now is our chance!　Now's our chance! Let's hit them as hard as we can while there's still chaos!
"Ohhhhhhhhhh!

　If things get out of control, the army will quickly collapse.
　Without a boss to call the shots, the Venom Raptors were no big deal. The weaker ones were the first to flee, while the more belligerent ones pounced on Zveit and the others and struck back.
　Once their movements were broken up, all that was left was to crush them with precision. Soon the battle was over.

　The two mercenaries took pity on him and showed that they were more dependable than him.

"What's the point of ...... us being here?
"Don't say that. ...... It'll be empty.

　The mages of the academy students in a controlled close combat, and the cockerels with extraordinary strength. The two mercenaries had a narrow shoulders.
　These two were not weak, in fact they were amateurs at group combat and had never fought in a large group before. There are many such mercenaries, and when they join a war, they start acting on their own judgment and die first.
　If they were strong enough, they could survive, but war is fought with quantity rather than quality, and those who are strong enough to act on their own will not survive.
　The two mercenaries would learn for the first time the importance of multiple combatants. The way the mages of the academy fought had no small impact on the two of them.

That's all the training for now. Let's collect the corpses of the demons and get some rest for today. We can't leave any fatigue for tomorrow.
That's right. It's dangerous to force things, and I think it's best to pull back when you have to.
Ah, ........ I'm a little tired, and I've been upgraded. I'm a little tired and I'm feeling a little sluggish.
We'll use smoke signals.　Until the recovery team arrives, we need to keep an eye on the perimeter.

　The mages of the Weasler faction judged that resting was important in their plan to carry out an actual operation with Zveit.
　That's why they knew when to back off and decided it was too dangerous to go any further into the forest.
　More importantly, they were unlikely to be able to continue the battle due to the increased level of all but Zveit.

　When the smoke bombs were set off and the recovery team arrived, we left with them.

　We'll be back in a few days.

"How long do we have to stay here at ......?
"I don't know. You'll have to ask him.

　The party of schoolboys who had been hiding in a torch and shooting at their prey, had continued to defeat the demons that had gathered and had improved their level considerably, but the demons had flooded the surroundings and there was no escape.
　They attacked until they ran out of magic, recovered their magic power, and then attacked again. The smell of blood lured the demons into the room, and there was no way to get home.

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few. What should I do? ......
You can't go back to your position like this!　What are you going to do!
You can't go back to the camp!　Isn't that what they want anyway?
What about the food?　If we don't get back before nightfall, we won't even be able to eat!
What about food? Just think of it as an exercise.
You want me to spend the night in a hole in the ground?

　Carbullino, who had been raised to be a spoiled brat, said he couldn't spend the night in a torch.
　If this were a battlefield, he'd be the first to abandon you. I can't handle a selfish, self-serving superior.

You really have been spoiled, haven't you .......? That's why I'm a little boy. ......
"What?

　The cold words are released again.
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I'm not sure what to make of that.　You're making me laugh. ......KukuKuku.... This is not as bad as the Great Deep Green Zone: .......
　You should know: ....... You should know that power means nothing in a real world of the weak and the strong. ......

[Zeroth in those days] Return. The majestic natural forest turns him into a crazy warrior.
　Yes, the worst beast that survived the harshest of environments and was born after experiencing the true horror of the weak and the strong has awakened once again.
　He lifts his mouth in a sly smile. The mask over his eyes only slightly hides his expression.


　The old man was ridiculing the boys as if they were crazy and truly amused.
　In a word, he could not have been more wicked than .......

He said, "Now, ...... let's give them hell. You're going to have to fight like hell.
　No whining allowed. No whining, no giving up, no dying for comfort. Fight ...... until the end and survive ...... kuhahahahahaha!

　The boys pale. And then they realized that this was the beginning. .......
　On this day, the party of boys from Istor Academy of Magic never returned to the encampment.
　They would fight all night long. With the worst mage in the world watching their backs as they awakened from their madness, .......

「「「「Someone ......Someone, please help! ------------------ 」」」」

　The cries of the boys echoed hollowly in the forest of Ramaf.

　Incidentally, Rathus was only watching (though he did come to their aid in times of danger: ......).
　At any rate, it is certain that the boys threw themselves into the battle of hell.