The journey is a journey, the world is a mercy.
　Ad and his group, who had been driving a light wagon down the street, were in serious trouble.
　That's because....

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it'll be fine.
"That's right: ....... We drove for four days, but there were only small country towns.　Are you sure you're going the right way?
".......

　--I was lost.
　Roads are the main arteries of trade that connect other cities, but they are connected to cities in different territories, just as blood vessels are connected to other body tissues.
　There was never a single road, but rather a series of crossroads and Y-shaped roads that led to different cities. Ad and his friends must have taken a wrong turn somewhere.
　We don't know where, but we're completely lost at the moment.

That's weird: ....... We've been following the map, but why can't we get to the Citadel of Santor?　I'm sure I'm going in the right direction, but I can't figure out why it keeps going northwest. ......
Are you sure that map is correct?　It seems to have been researched by intelligence, but from what I've seen, it looks a bit old.
That's right. Mr. Ad, can I see that?
Okay. Here: ......

　Lisa took the map from Ado, and was taken aback.
　It was indeed a map, but the contents were far from accurate, and looked like a child's doodle.
　The directions themselves were fine, but the drawing was not drawn by accurate surveying, and the distances and the conditions of the roads were what could be called appropriate.
　In the first place, this world is a post-century world where civilization has collapsed and the level of culture has dropped drastically. Surveying technology had also returned to its primordial state.
　This is not a map made by some merchant and samurai who walked all over Japan, but a very uncertain and vague map of the early days of the voyage to the ocean. The size of the continents and the positions of the islands are uncertain.
　It would be possible to look up the direction starting from the North Star, but unfortunately, this world is a different world. Ad and the others had no idea which star corresponded to the North Star.
　Maybe there are none.

"......, Ad. Did you really believe this map?　It's so random, isn't it?
"Yes, ........ How could you look at this map and think you're going to another country?　I'm sure I'd get lost.
...... You think so?
"......

　With that one word, Lisa and Shakti's eyes turned cold.
　Ad also felt uneasy about the map that was handed to him. But because of his nature, he couldn't share his concerns with them, so he kept them to himself until now.
　It would have been better if he had talked to them about it, but he was so concerned about them that he was completely spinning his wheels. In this situation, anything I say afterwards will be just an excuse.
　Mr. Ado was a clumsy man.

Mr. Ad, you'll get lost on this map no matter what you think!　Why don't you ask me for advice?
No, I was just wondering if you were okay. ......
You're actually lost!　When I asked you if the road was safe, you hummed, "Ask the horse..." right?　You were actually trying to cover up the fact that you were lost, weren't you?
"Yes, actually, I was. Yes, that's right. Hahahaha!　Well spotted, Akechi-kun. You are indeed a good opponent of my Twenty-fourth Face, with excellent deductive skills.
"Don't deceive me!　And reflect!
High ......

　Even a monkey can do self-reflection.
　Even if you feel sorry now, you can't erase the fact that you got lost. And Ad's favorability rating has dropped.
　Yes, Lisa and Shakti didn't know it, but the truth is that Ad is severely directionless.
　If it weren't for his childhood friend Yui, he would be so badly injured that he would get lost just going out of the city.
　In the past, when he went to Mt. Bandai on a field trip in elementary school, he got lost at the foot of the mountain before climbing it.
　When I visited Solistair Magic Kingdom and went to the beasts, I had a guide to show me the way, so I didn't get lost.
　After the experiment, he was picked up by a merchant's carriage on the way to the Istor Academy of Magic, which made it easy for him to get there, but if he had been alone, he would have been lost for sure.
　He was lucky, it seemed.

I don't know why I didn't notice this before. ......
That's right. I didn't know Ad-san had such a weakness. ......

　It's a fatal weakness in other worlds.
　I'm amazed he survived this long. He should be grateful to the people around him.

"Hahaha, no, that's embarrassing!
"Mr. Ad's ...... is not fooling around. Reflection.
"Ha~...... might as well go back now and do a little sightseeing. We've been working our asses off.
"Oh?　That's nice.


"Mr. Ad, House!

　I'm finally not being treated like a human being anymore.
　Once trust is lost, it takes time to regain.

"How could you put up with that, ma'am? Most people would lose their temper.
Of course I would. Ad, you'd be a deadbeat without your wife, wouldn't you?
Oh my god, you're definitely a bad person, but you don't have to say it so clearly: ....... Well, that Yui guy is a natural nursemaid. When I went out of the city on a date, she used to pull me aside...
"You're a kindergartner!　More importantly, you're admitting you're a bad person!

　To the casual observer, they must have looked like a passionate couple. However, in reality, she was a smart wife who held the hand of her directionless boyfriend and watched over him to make sure he didn't get lost.
　It is really strange that this directional deafness has not been a problem until now.
　What was she going to do when she got a job?　The mystery remains.

But ...... is strange.
You can't cover up your mistakes even if you try to be cool.　Mr. Ad. ......
You'd be good-looking if you didn't say anything. ....... I didn't expect you to be such a disappointment.
No, don't get me started on that!　It's really strange. There are an awful lot of small demons around the forest, and I think something bad is going on.

　In the forest outside the window of the wagon, I could definitely see a small demon.
　From small demons like horn rabbits to goblins and orcs, their numbers were increasing as we went on. I almost ran over an Orc.

Is this a sign that the demons are about to run amok?　That's the way it always goes.
I'm getting a bad feeling about this. ......
Yeah. ....... We're going to get into trouble. Shouldn't we turn back?

　Ad would like to agree with Lisa and the others. But the reality was not so sweet.

"Bad news. The magic in the tank is about to run out. We need to rest somewhere to replenish our magic.
"That means we can't go back to ......, right?　Ad-san, can't you do something about it?
I can't. The magic was replenished five hours ago, but the spare tank still takes time to fill. Lisa's suggestion is rejected.
So we'll just have to keep going as far as we can, right?　If we stay in the wild, we'll have to fight demons.

　The light wagon that Ad created is powered by a magical motor, just like some old man's motorcycle.
　Powerful motors were placed in two places on the rear wheels, and a magical power tank was built under the front hood. The shifting gears are based on the mechanism jointly developed with Zeroth in Sword and Sorcery, and disc brakes are also used.
　The amount of magic power flowing through the system changes depending on how hard the pedal is pressed, and the speed can be easily adjusted.
　However, there is no air conditioning.

We don't know when the motor will burn out, so we'll just have to move forward and then move on foot.
"Bad joke. I hope you're lying. ......
Let's just give up, Lisa. It's never a good time to lie, right, Ad?
I wish you had thought of that before you lost your way. ......
"......

　Mr. Ad, who had done something wrong, was dissed to no end. He got what he deserved.
　After that, the wagon continued on the road for as long as its magical power lasted, crossed an uninhabited town, and stalled when it crested a hill.
　The group had no choice but to get out of the wagon, store it in their inventory, and start walking to hurry up.
　However, as they descended the hill, they saw the people of the town being attacked by demons.

"Hey, hey, hey, ......, we're in trouble, aren't we?
We have to save them!
I'm not sure what the problem is.　And why are there knights guarding them?
No, wait. ......

　Ad stopped Lisa and Shakti.
　I thought they were struggling with a demon attack, but on closer inspection they seem to have more time.
　The knights are working together with the mercenaries to ensure that only the demons are buried. In addition, their eyes were very glaring.
　It's a bad atmosphere.

"Hee-ha-ha-ha!　You'll be our bread and butter.
It's not enough. ...... It's not enough to raise your rank...
Is it over yet?　What kind of demon are you?　What's with the demons? They're too weak. They're too weak.
"Hihihi, ......, you're up to par. Come on, let me have some fun!



　It was like I was an addict on some fishy drug.
　The adrenaline was pumping and I was completely out of it. Still, he never forgot to protect the refugees.
　In a sense, he is the mirror of a knight.

"Wow, ......, so this is a knight. How dependable.
"We can't lose, too!　We're not going to lose!


　The mercenaries who were escorting him were also inspired, and chaos ensued. It seems that the saying "might is right" was right. All of the mercenaries admired the strength of the knights.
　They became a group that only slaughtered demons, ignoring the securing of materials, and the level of the mercenaries increased as well.
　Thanks to this cycle, the refugees are protected, and the people voluntarily provide them with potions and other supplies, giving the mad warriors more and more momentum.
　Yes, they were the ones who participated in the training to strengthen the knights' strength by Arleph and the others who returned from the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan.
　Baptized in the baptism of the weak and the strong, they became berserkers against demons. Kill them before they kill you.
　The reason why they have become like this is because of the shadow of a person that Ad knows well, but what do Ad and the others who don't know this fact think?

""This is scary. ...... is crazy."　

　--that's all I can say.
　To be honest, I don't want to get close to him.

"What do we do about ......?　Ad-san.
I wouldn't want to be in contact with you. I don't want to have any contact with her. If I'm not careful, she could get me pregnant. ...... I mean, in a bad way.
No, I think they're doing a good job of guarding us, and if they don't, we're going to be isolated.
"...... Whose fault is that?
"Sorry, .......

　The dissing of Ad never ends.
　If we hadn't gotten lost in the first place, we wouldn't have gotten into this mess.
　It was Ad's fault for not telling her that he had no sense of direction.

But we're joining you. If there are refugees, it means that there is a safe city somewhere.
"Huh. ...... We don't have a choice. We'll have to do it. ......
Ugh ......, I hate those people ......, I'm scared!

　Thus, Ad and the others decided to help escort the refugees.
　The evacuation was made easier by the addition of the three of us, and we arrived at the citadel [Slyst] three hours later.
　By the way, the knights who turned into madmen were surprisingly gentlemen.

　"You guys saved me.

"You guys saved my life. I'd like to thank you again.
No, I was just doing my ...... job.

　I'm not sure what to think, but Ad responded with a sales smile, though his face was tight.
　I don't know, knights are different people in battle than they are in normal life, and I can't help but feel a chill run down my spine.
　To be honest, I was afraid of the knights who responded in a civilized manner in front of me.

We'll have to report to the battalion commander after this, but I'll let him know about you guys. I'm glad to see that there are mages who understand reason.
"...... No, don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. We were surrounded by demons and had a difficult time.
Well, since you've taken on the ...... escort, I think you should have some sort of reward.
It's a good thing you brought me to this city. Seriously, ....... We're nothing.
That's humble. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this. ...... No, I'm sorry. I was just complaining.
I'm sorry you had to go through all that ....... I'm not sure if you're going to be able to find a place to stay, but I'll leave you to it. I have two women with me.
I'm sorry about this. You're right. I'm sorry to keep you. I couldn't let the women stay in the alley. Come back to the main camp if you need anything. Bye.

　The knight left with a fresh smile on his face.
　Ad managed to get through and parted ways with the knights, but his spirit was exhausted.
　The gap between the knights was too great for him to follow.
　Tired and hunched over, he walked heavily back to Lisa and Shakti. It's not a good time to be a leader.

I know you're tired ......, but you should try not to think about it too much, okay?
I agree with you. There's something wrong with those knights, but it's just for once. ......
I hope you're right. Honestly, it's scary. I felt like I was in a cage with a full belly and a ravenous beast. ......



　I know what you're thinking.
　At the same time, I was able to get some information about what was going on.
　About half a month ago, the number of demons began to increase, and the lord of this land, who judged it to be dangerous, issued an evacuation order.
　The situation occurred in the midst of a mass evacuation drill for military reform that had recently begun, and it seems that the lord succeeded in minimizing the damage to the people by following a predetermined plan.
　The training was designed for wartime, but it seems to have worked. Thanks to this, the number of casualties caused by demons is surprisingly low.

What kind of country is this where magic is all there is? The knights are all elite. ...... It's a good thing we didn't release that potion here.
I'm not sure what to do.　We'll be fine, right?
I've heard that ...... the dark guys have been selling it to the underworld. The pieces are rarely found, so they'll never find their way to us. The mafia will take the blame.
"Hmmm ......, you're doing something inhumane. Are you sure we're gonna be okay?
I understand your concern, Lisa, but we've destroyed all the evidence. I don't think the Kingdom of Issaras is going to make any more of it.

　When he was in the dark in the Solstice Magic Kingdom, Ad used some of the pieces of the evil god to create an amulet. The problem was that this amulet could turn people into monsters.
　The problem was that the amulet could turn people into monsters, so he changed his mind and turned the pieces of the evil god into a powdered catalyst, which he sold to an underground organization as a dangerous drug. This was done with multiple safeguards.
　If they were found out, the Kingdom of Issaras would be in trouble, and if they were not careful, Ad and the others would be among the most wanted. It took a lot of effort to convince the military to destroy the documents.
　After all, the military was ready to go to war, and if they fought, they were sure to lose. I did not want to be one of the war criminals.
　Instead, I taught him how to make an amulet to improve his physical strength. After all, there was an abundance of mineral resources, and there was no reason not to take advantage of them.
　The heavyweights in the military jumped on the bandwagon with open arms and pushed the bad stuff to others. The reason being that they are criminals anyway.
　But it's not completely safe. You never know what will happen in another world.

"Anything is possible in this world .......
"Yes. It defies the laws of physics in some weird ways. ....... It's a reality that I, a sensible person, can't follow.
What do you mean by defying the laws of physics, like that?

　Lisa pointed her finger at the sky, and there it was, hurtling through the air over something impossible.

"Ba, there's a motorcycle flying in the sky .......
I'm not sure what to make of that.　No way, is there such a wonderful item in this world?
"Mr. Ad, you look happy, don't you?　Do you want it?
I want it!　I want it even if I have to sell my soul to the devil!

　I want it even if I have to sell my soul to the devil!" With his collector's spirit in full bloom, Ad looked at the Air Rider with eyes that seemed to devour it.
　Or perhaps it would be better to say that his eyes were as pure as a boy's.
　And it never occurred to him that the person riding this [Air Rider] was an insane acquaintance beyond Ad.
The time of the encounter between the [Sage] and the [Great Sage] was approaching.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　I'm not sure what to say.

　The old man in the sky passed through the fortified city of Slyst in the Libertine Frontier Counties.
　He had changed his magic tank on the way, and was now heading towards the border with a full tank.
　What he saw there was a chaotic and terrible situation with demons running for cover.
　What's more, the demons were uncoordinated, and the stronger demons, excited by the situation, began to fight, causing even more chaos to spread below.

What the hell are you running from?　This number is insane. ...... Should we wipe them out?

　There's a good chance that a wide area annihilation spell will do the trick.
　But then the land around here will be desolate and it will take many years to regenerate.
　We can't afford to destroy nature carelessly. The most important problem is that a huge number of demons will come to the [Slyst Citadel].

This is unfashionable. ......

　One of the demons has already run amok and attacked the village, leaving it completely isolated.
　I've left it to Ukay and the others, but there's no way to know how the situation will turn out.

I'll just find out what's going on: ....... It's a good idea to inform the mercenary guild about it. Oh dear. ......

　The worst has already happened, and it's not going to go away any time soon.
　I'm more concerned about the magic wave I feel on my skin than anything else. You can't help but think that a disaster-grade demon is approaching. It's a sign I've felt many times in Sword and Sorcery.
　After a while, a grassland came into view. It was probably across the border.
　However, most of the grassland was stained black with some sort of object. No, the black objects were moving.

Oh......JESUS, what the hell......



　The black creature was a G.
　They were feeding on the bodies of their own kind who had starved to death, and instead of dwindling in number, they were growing in strength.
　In addition, there was even an extraordinary monster in the back.

I never wanted to see you again." "G, Great ...... Givlion ....... I never wanted to see you again.

　A traumatizing view.
　The Great Givlion also seemed to be acting strangely.
　The black shining outer shell has turned white in places. And yet, there seems to be a huge amount of magical power converging on it.
　Xellos had only one idea about the change.

It's not like he's trying to evolve into a ...... Demon King class!

I'm not sure. In general, it is a phenomenon in which a demon with powerful magic power evolves to become even more powerful.
　It is a phenomenon in which a demon that boasts a huge body like a mountain can shrink to the size of a human after a certain day.
　In return, its strength increases dramatically. When that happens, you can no longer control it.

The ...... thing is about to be born!　If we don't get the word out soon, we're going to be in big trouble!

　The old man, impatient with the situation, reversed the [Azi Daqaha].

"What?

　At that moment, a huge number of Gs swarmed from the ground and attacked Xelloss.
　They control the sky. They prey on flying prey.
　As soon as he opened the throttle and maximized the output of the air thrusters, Xellos quickly activated his magic.

The whirling mad flames of purgatory.

　A wide area annihilation spell that he quickly activated.
　It was a spell that generated a powerful firestorm, but it was far more powerful than a normal firestorm.
　It is said that a summer worm flies into a fire, but right now it is more like an early winter G flying into the flames of purgatory.
　It is truly a hellish scene.
　The old man used this spell simply because he hates G. It's a terrible thing, but I can't stand to be eaten.
　However, the starving Gs used the last of their strength from hunger and attacked one by one to prey on Xellos. It was a nightmare.

Oh-NO-------- ---------- Ou!

　The old man stopped being Japanese again.
　Screaming, Xellos struggled to get out of the line of fire.
　Because it's disgusting. .......
　In a sense, the greatest enemy of all was approaching.
　Xellos, desperately fleeing, retreated to the [Slyst Citadel] without confirming that the remaining magic power of the [Azi Daqaha] was rapidly decreasing.
　He didn't return the attention of those around him as the situation tightened, and when he saw the sign of the Mercenary Guild, he rapidly descended.
　He then rammed into the Mercenary Guild with too much momentum. He was so close to stalling that he could barely hover.
　If he made a mistake, he would have fallen from a high altitude.
　The old man did it again.

　The old man did it again.

　Ad and his friends were at the Mercenary Guild.
　The Mercenary Guild provides various services for mercenaries who move from place to place. One of them is to introduce cheap accommodation.
　Most of the mercenaries live in extreme poverty, unless they have a very high rank.
　When it comes to work, they sometimes have to travel from town to town, and if you include transportation by carriage, it costs a certain amount of money. Naturally, there is no way to waste money.
　Those who are clever enough can save money by accepting escort requests, but not all mercenaries can do that. Not all mercenaries are able to do so, because the requests for escorts can only be accepted by those who have shown a good track record.
　Some of them may be connected with bandits and attack the merchants they are supposed to protect.
　In an effort to make the Mercenary Guild as impressive as possible, a referral service for innkeepers was started. This service was surprisingly well received, as it helped to bring back some innkeepers who were about to go out of business.
　Of course, we also introduce inns to traveling merchants. The guild staff is always making steady efforts.
　For this reason, travelers like Ad are very grateful. A place to shelter from the wind and rain is very useful, to varying degrees.

It's very crowded at the moment, so I'd recommend [Shaofu-tei] in the west district. As long as there are no unexpected visitors, the rooms will be open.
"The west district, from the map of the town on ...... guild, is far from here.
I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
"Huh~ ...... now. It's no use, get me a detailed map of the place.

　After receiving a map of the inn from the receptionist, Ad went to his friends.
　The mercenary guild was crowded with mercenaries and knights.
　In the event of such a demonic outbreak, the Knights and Mercenary Guild would work together. Only the Mages' Guild was ambiguous about whether or not they would participate, and this attitude had resulted in the undermining of the status of mages.
　That was only until recently, and now the mages of each citadel are in place. This is because the court mages, the core of the mage corps, turned pale at the king's slight complaint.
　This is an indirect but next generation achievement by Zveit and his team.
　The base for these defense measures was also used by the mercenary guilds as a base for a temporary task force, because they said that it would be troublesome to go back and forth between the consulates in case of emergency.


　That coordination was also in the midst of turmoil right now, but it was slowly starting to work.

...... Maybe we're in for a world of trouble?
"Maybe we're in trouble!　Mr. Ad is too fluent!
You're a top player. I can't believe you're still unfazed by this situation. ......

　Lisa and Shakti were both dumbfounded.
　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to make use of it. The fact that he'd been raiding for that long is encouraging.
　But this is not a game, this is reality. Mistakes can kill your friends.
　You can never be too careful in this situation.

You can never be too careful in this situation. "Oh, that guy looks like he's in a good position from what I saw on ....... I think he's a commander.
"Wow, he's so handsome! I'm sure he has a girlfriend or wife.
Shakti ...... doesn't guess. Excuse me.

　In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
　Ado would like to get some information about the current situation. So he disappeared and approached them.
　Fortunately, there is a bulletin board where the requests are posted, so even if you were listening in, you would appear to be a mercenary looking at the requests. Even if you are discovered, there are ways to cover it up.

"How did it go at ......, Mr. Aref? What's going on outside the city?
"It definitely looks like a runaway. But we don't know the cause. I have a bad feeling about this. ......
"Is that what you call a hunch?　You can't fool your intuition based on experience.
I feel a tingling sensation on my skin. Something powerful is approaching. I have a hunch.
"As expected of a disciple of Commander Marcus. I've heard you're the most powerful knight in the kingdom.
No way. I'm just a youngster. A true strong man is one who never shows his strength. He is hard on himself and others above all else.

　From what he said, he was sure to be in trouble.
　After all this time, Ad realized that he was completely caught up in it.

I guess we'll just have to sit this one out, huh?
"Perhaps we will. For that reason, I would like to ask for the help of mercenaries for our defense. Even our battalion will have to fight hard.
"It's an emergency, so it can't be helped. We can get ballista and other arrows, but we don't have enough mages.
"Our magic is also elementary. Our magic is also at the beginner level. It can be used as a check against opponents, but I don't know how effective it will be against the incoming demons.

　The siege seemed to be inevitable.
　As for Ad, he doesn't want to stand out, but now that he's involved, he has to fight.
　Aside from the outer walls of the city, the gates are made of wood. Its defensive power is much weaker than that of the walls. They are helpless against incoming demons.

"Oh man, ......, here comes the raid. It's not a big deal for the demons themselves, but there are so many of them.

　As an add-on, you can easily kick the crap out of the little guys.
　But if you shoot the magic over and over again, it will consume your magic power. You can't afford to get stuck in a situation where you run out of magic power.
　Above all, mages in this world are weak. In order to survive, they must eliminate enemies at all costs, and if their magic power is depleted, they will not be able to engage in close combat.
　I don't want to cause any casualties, but that doesn't mean I want to be the only one struggling.

If you survive, you're a hero. ...... What a pain in the ass!　But you can't just run away. ...... Hmm?

　As Ad was contemplating his current situation, he noticed a high-pitched sound coming from nowhere, rapidly approaching.
　It was similar to the sound of airplane jets that he had often heard in his original world.

　--Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ------ ----!

　I had a bad feeling about this.
　I jumped out of the way in a panic because I felt that if I stood here I would be in serious trouble.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

　--Dogooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!

　--Something jumped in, destroying the Mercenary Guild's building.

What the hell?　What's going on?
The injured are at ....... What the hell is that?
Is it a magic tool?　And it's ...... enough to carry a person.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　It is a man's romance that he wants so badly.

It's a man's dream.　Seriously, it's amazing -------!

　The tension rose from confusion to excitement.


　The fact that I was nearly knocked off my feet was blown out of my mind and I was consumed by the romance in front of me.
It's a fascinating magical tool that I've been dying to get my hands on in Sword and Sorcery, but it's impossible to even purchase in the game. How could I not get excited about this?
　Then, I noticed a middle-aged mage driving that magic tool.
　His gray robes were very fishy. But for some strange reason, it stuck with me.

"Is that robe ...... made of behemoth?　No way, such a high ranking mage is in this world ......, or a reincarnator!

　The equipment of the middle-aged mage was clearly beyond the common sense of this world.
　I'm not sure what to make of that. In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, it's possible that you'll be able to find it on the internet.

"Ze, Lord Xellos, ...... what the heck is this ......?
I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here. It's an emergency!　The Great Givlion is approaching this city right now. It's not possible to evacuate the residents at ......~
"Great Givlion?　And how big is it, ......?
It's one of the largest in the thirty meter class ....... In addition, it's currently in the process of evolving into the Demon King.
「「「「「 What the... ------------------- 」」」」」

　This report shook the guild.
　There is no one who can defeat the Demon King class. The only hope is for the brave, but even if there were, one or two of them would have no chance at all.

The worst thing is, that Givlion is from the ...... Great Dark Green Zone. No doubt.
「「「「 worst-- ---------------- 」」」」

　The situation was desperate.
　The Thrice Citadel was about to be struck by a disaster of unprecedented proportions.
　With the demons running rampant, there was no escape for the residents.
　The Mercenary Guild has become a crucible of confusion.

"...... Mister Xellos?　Xellos......Xellos Merlin!　You're not the Annihilator, are you?
"......, who are you?　If you know those two names, you must be one of us.
I'm Ad!　I'm Ad, the pork chopper!
"What, Ad-kun?

　The two idiots are reunited here.
　Ignoring the confusion around them...