Stampede. It is a kind of natural disaster caused by wild animals.
　It occurs when the number of a particular species exceeds a certain number, or when a large species whose territory covers a certain area disappears.
　There are some special cases, such as the ejection from a dungeon, but the scale of the disaster generally expands as the number of demons increases and they begin to migrate, and the weaker demons flee from the herd.
　This time, in the territory of the Libald Frontier Counts, including the Slyst Citadel, the situation seemed to be a natural disaster, but the movement of the [Great Givlion] was clearly strange.

I thought that demon only went straight ahead?　What does Xellos-san think about that?
I'm not sure about that ...... part. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It was as if they were avoiding it.
I'm not sure if that's the case, but I'm sure it is.　But it seems to be quite expensive in terms of materials. ......
I'm sure you'll agree.　If you can prepare it, it's impossible for a small village. You have to have a lot of capital.
So it's an act of terrorism by some ...... metis holy law theocracy?
That's the only thing I can think of. It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web and also to make sure that you are getting the most out of it.

　I can understand why the Holy Law God Kingdom of Metis would launch a terrorist attack on the magical kingdom of Solistair, a country of mages.
　This is because of the incompatible positions of priests and mages, but I don't think it makes sense to surround a village with them. If they want to claim divine punishment, it is better to let them attack.
　The other is the production of miracles, but I don't think that producing miracles in the land of mages would be effective.
The reason for this is that you can tell the difference between "magic incense" and "evil perfume" by smell as long as it doesn't rain.
　It's obvious that this was done with human malice, and that the Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom would be the first to be suspected.

Are they doing something wrong in that village?
Isn't it possible that the perpetrators are simply hiding out?　They don't want to get involved in a stampede.
Oh, you've thought of that. It's quite possible.

　Xellos and the others climbed up the masonry stairs and came to the top of the outer wall protecting the city.
　The wall was nearly twenty-five meters high, and directly below them were numerous groups of demons, predators and G's swarming around the fallen corpses.
　The Gs were probably only a fraction of the number. Even if you include the number that died of starvation, it's only the tip of the iceberg.
　They are a subspecies with little strength, but in terms of numbers, they are overwhelmingly numerous. The legions have yet to show themselves, and it is highly likely that the ones currently appearing are the advance troops.

It's also possible that they're the ones who starved and ran ahead.
The actual raid was very unpleasant.
"The smell of blood ...... ugh!　That's terrible. ......
Well, that's the reality, isn't it? The demons you defeat don't just disappear instantly.
You're going to be killing a lot of demons. Of course, a great deal of blood will be spilled. Even if it's not a person, it's still nauseating. ......

　The dense stench of blood made me nauseous and drifted across the plain in front of me.
　The few remaining forests were overflowing with demons, many of which were devouring the flesh and blood of other demons.
　To be honest, it was hard for me to keep my nerves in check as they spread more hell by attacking the densely packed demons with magic.

"Hee hee hee hee!　"Fly, demons!
"Up, up, up, up, up, up, up, up, up, up!
"Hehehe, I'm on fire!
『『『『.........』』』』

　In the face of such hellish devastation, the mages assigned by the mage corps were in a good mood.
　At first glance, they appear to be mad, but when they see one of the mages chugging a vial at once, they realize that he is drunk.

"Hey, Mr. Xellos, ....... They're drunk, aren't they?
"They're drunk~. They probably drank a lot of [Mana Liqueur Potion]. It's got some alcohol in it.
It's the same as drinking alcohol on the battlefield.　I don't know if that's a good idea, isn't it negligent?
But liqueur potion is a restorative.　But liqueur potion is a restorative. It doesn't have the same effect as getting drunk. ...... Oh, there's a bottle on the floor. ....... I wonder if it's safe to drink that much?

　Bottles of potions lying on the floor of the barrier.
　The number of bottles on the floor of the defensive wall showed that he was drinking more than he liked.
　No matter how weak your sobriety is, if you drink a lot, the amount of alcohol you consume will add up. This is not a recovery potion to be taken at the scene of a [runaway] defense.

"Hey, hey, where are you aiming at? Heck no!
"Shut up!　Watch me~ I'll take out a bunch of them right now~. "Earth Grave!
What the hell?　Why are there three of you?　Brothers?
I'm not sure what to make of this.　They're all drunk. ....... Is this city going to be okay?

　The old man's mind is filled with anxiety.


　I'm not sure if Ad and the others thought the same thing, but they all had their heads in the sand.
　If you use a liqueur potion in real life, even if it is in a game, of course those who drink too much will turn into drunks. Moderation is the key to success.

"Lord Xellos, it's time for you to join the attack. ....... I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

　The knights who brought the ballista arrows are smiling at the devastation of the barrier.
I'm not sure what to make of this. If you try to move them out of the way, there's a good chance you'll get tangled up.
　Drunks are notoriously bad.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll do fine.　The mages are all in a good mood. ......?
I'm not sure I'd have thought that the potions rationed to me would be liqueur-based. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
"At least distribute them evenly. Why did you bring in so many mana liqueur potions?　Isn't that what most of those crates are for?
Tell that to the city regent. I'm sure he was already drunk when we joined the mission.
『『『『『 Battlefield~Good~Come~here~atleast~once~. Come on!　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you. 』』』』』
You're fighting with us.　You're fighting with us?　I'm sure you're not the only one.
　I'll buy your fight if you sell me one!

　It was a scene like some fisherman's banquet hall.
　The scene was like a banquet hall for fishermen.

It reminds me of a commercial for alcohol or a spa inn. ......
If you get that drunk, you might come back from heaven. What's the point?
I'm not sure if you guys remember that we're in a battle.　I'm not sure what to do with it.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to try.
　It's a horrible banquet hall that even Ad can't say enough about. The men and women fought fiercely, and the women's camp had the upper hand.
　It was an insane and hilarious battlefield.
　Mostly the mages on the defense, though. It's better that they're not dancing around naked.

"Well, let's wake them up. Mr. Xelloss, what kind of magic do you want to use?
"Explosive will do too much damage, I think it's better to freeze them with freeze.　Then we can just burn them off when we clean up.
Okay, then. ......
"[Cocytus]!

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
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　It's a great way to make sure you don't end up in a situation where you're the only one who can't get out.

I'm not sure what to say.　There are still healthy demons here.
I'm not sure what to make of this.　I'm sure you're not the only one.

　Even if their own kind dies, the demons will continue to move forward in order to survive.
　They don't care about frostbite, and they desperately push forward through the frozen earth. Normally, they would have fled when frost suddenly formed, but the current demons did not have that kind of judgment.
　The fear and sense of danger that came from their instincts took away the demons' ability to think, and they became nothing more than a runaway existence.
　It is the same as a mob of humans running amok without judgment of right and wrong.

I'm sure you'll be able to help me out.　The higher levels are slow to recover their magic.
It's no use. ...... I'll help you. Ice Glaive!
I think it's going to be easy to finish with just Ad and the others. ....... Ice Glaive!

　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to take advantage of the fact that you'll be able to get a lot more.
　Instead of being frozen and shattered by a single blow, they are skewered to death. In a way, it's worse than the Zeros.

This is going to be hard to clean up if you survive ....... It'll save you arrows, though. ......
You can save yourself the trouble, but the terrain around here will be terrible if you do.　Oops, [blizzard]!
"Hahahahaha!　Look~, the demons look like trash~!
"Ad-san ......, you can't say that line here. We're actually kicking them around without question. ......
Yeah, I know. I don't think that's appropriate.　I think it's inappropriate. It's not human nature to say things like that to play with life. ......
I'm sorry ......, but I can't do it without saying this.　The actual problem is that if the demons break through, the city will become a hell, and no matter how much you attack, there is no end in sight.

　It's not that there are an inexhaustible number of them. They are not inexhaustible in number, but they are so numerous that there is no time to rest.


　In this case, it would be most efficient to attack with magic, using as few consumable items as possible, such as arrows.
　This is different from warfare between humans, where a traditional mage attack is more effective. This is because demons have no strategy whatsoever, they just come at you in a straight line.

I'm not sure what to do.
I'm not sure what to say.

　A black army comes from the other side.
　You can find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the best results.
　It was like a Zero squadron on a suicide mission against a battleship, closing in without slowing down.

"Shall we set a trap? [Flare Mine]
I'm not sure.　Here's another one: ....... [Burst Mine]!

Flare Mine and Burst Mine are spells that stay in the air or on the ground and intercept passing enemies. They are generally used for traps, interceptions, and ambushes.
　Due to improvements in the magic formula, it does not return to magic power within a certain period of time, but drifts in the air.
　It was a hassle to use wind magic to send it out to the enemy, but it was powerful, and enemies in a crowd would be caught in the high heat of the fire.
　It is very effective when set up in a place with a good view.

　

　A roar echoes across the plains.
　A swarm of Gs flying at high speed is instantly engulfed by a tremendous explosion.
　The Gs that followed were also plunged into the sudden explosion and high heat of the flames, and fell to the ground while being burned.
　G's wings are vulnerable to fire, and the air is a good hunting ground for intercepting them.

There are so many of them?　We don't have the manpower to do this on our own!
Yeah, unlike ...... Zeros and Ad, we're not cheats. ......
The ground will be thin.
That's right. I'm not sure what the mages are doing.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　The magic of Xellos and his team was so powerful that they had been acting like elites, but this was the first time they had seen a mage of higher rank. 　
　The difference in power was so overwhelming that it sobered them up.

"What a stupid ...... power .......
Why would a mage of that caliber be a mercenary .......? I'm sure you've heard of it.
If there's a mage like that among the unknown mages, what have we been doing ......?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　Most of the mages who belong to the Mage Order are from noble families or wealthy merchants.
　Naturally, most of them have been tutored or apprenticed to famous mages to get to their current positions, but when there are extraordinary mages among the mercenaries, their positions become delicate.
　It's a kind of status for many mages to know how good a mage they've studied under. But Xellos and the others don't fit into that category.
　If it turns out that there are people who have developed their skills as high-ranking mages without having to study under anyone, the ones who will be favored will naturally be mages who use powerful magic.
　The mages of the Mage Order were standing on the edge of a cliff right now.
　However, that didn't matter to Zero and the others.

I'm going to get a little serious.
"Whoa?　Mr. Xelloss, are you ready to go?
I can't stand to look at that creepy creature for any length of time. ....... I think I'll just burn it down.
I agree. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

　Xellos and Ado pulled out the knives that they had on their hips.
　This knife has the ability to stock multiple spells in advance.
　The creators, the old man and Ado, released the sealed magic and at the same time activated the multiple magic deployment with no chanting.

"Magic power released, delayed magic fully activated!
[Homing Flare Burst] x7 [Homing Firelance] x10
"Graviton Burst x3, Giga Explode x4.
"Blow up! -------------- I can't believe it!

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　Ad distracted the vanguard by disrupting it, and Xellos blocked the escape route and destroyed it. Their team play, cultivated through long years of working together, eliminated the flying G-army.
　In a word, overwhelming. It was a merciless annihilation attack.

"What's the point of us really being here?　Isn't this battle going to end easily with you two here?
We're too strong. We can only cut down the demons on the ground. ......
...... If you want to make this area full of craters, you can.　But I won't.
Too much power can hurt you if you use it wrong,........ Besides, people don't grow up if they have to clean up everything.

　He was saying in a roundabout way that if there were two of us, we could easily clean up this mess.
　And he had just shown that he was not delusional. The mages of the mage corps, drunk on liqueur potion, are formless.
　Perhaps it was the elitism in their minds, but the presence of a superior mage had made them speechless.

The number of demons on the ground is decreasing. It's time for us to make our move. ....... Third platoon to the cleanup mission!　We need to reduce the number of demons as much as possible while we can!

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
　The knights and mercenaries gathered one after another in front of the gate directly below.



"The Knights are going into battle?　I'm sure the mercenaries are aching for a fight.
"Now would be a good time to make some money, so let's get the mercenaries moving. If we don't secure some food, we'll be at a disadvantage if we're forced into a prolonged battle.
I'm not sure what to make of this.　You're going to use the defeated demons as food?
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it. You can even make some money from the horn and skin materials alone.

　When I say runaway, it doesn't mean that the demons will attack continuously.
　If the demons split up and escape to a safe zone, the runaway will naturally stop.
　The trouble is that the ecosystem will be disrupted, and unless the powerful demons that are the cause of the problem disappear, the damage caused by demons will increase in many places. That's why it was necessary to thin out the population as much as possible to minimize the damage.
　At the same time, the mercenaries had to earn their keep.
　Mercenaries are a costly occupation, and many of them are in dire need of not only weapons and armor, but also living expenses.
It is also the role of the knight to provide a place for them to earn money when the runaway has slowed down.
　As long as we are seeking mercenaries for our defensive forces, we must at least let them earn money for lodging or they will not cooperate with us in our defensive battles.
For the knights, it is their duty to protect, but for the mercenaries, their livelihood depends on it, and they have no choice but to send them out to intercept the war.
There were also demon stones lying around that could not be recovered, so it was a good time for the mercenaries to earn money.

"Let's go, you bastards! ------!　It's time to make some money!
It's time to make some money!" 「「「「「「 Hee-ah, huh-- ----------- 」」」」」」!

　The gates of fortified cities are usually double gates.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a number of things you can do.
　When the gates slowly opened, the lance team began to charge at the invading demons with their long knight's lances.
　The mages supported the monsters from the top of the wall, and the mercenaries avalanched into the gap.
　A reverse overrun battle began.

"Oh, so this will be an easy victory?
"Yes, it is. It's not as tough as the Great Dark Green Zone, so it should be easy to kick the crap out of the demons that are currently swarming around the perimeter.
...... Didn't you just say something outrageous?　Didn't you just say something ridiculous about going back to that forest to train?
If we can't kick the demons that live in that place, we won't be able to protect our country. We have begun to develop efficient training methods based on the training in that place. There is still some waste, though.

　Aref had become a demon sergeant.
　I didn't think that the knights who had been baptized in the Great Deep Green Zone would start training in that dangerous area.
　It was no wonder that the knights were unusually strong and well-coordinated at the same time. They had thoroughly eliminated any laxity from their training.
　Aleph nodded in satisfaction as he watched the knights' movements.

"Whoa, the knights are changing formation?
That's the arrowhead formation.
Shakti, ......, how do you know so much about tactics?

　As Ad said, the knights changed their formation according to the battlefield.
　They divided the troops into three and formed an arrowhead-like formation.

I'm not sure what to make of that.
「「「「「【Sonic Boost】! 」」」」」

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
It's also a great way to get the most out of your business.
　It is a one-time magic, but it instantly turns into a gale and thunder.
　A fully-armed heavy knight with a shield at the ready has his physical abilities strengthened, and he accelerates and charges like a bullet. He also has a lance at the ready, which doubles his power.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

...... Once again, the fantasy world is scary. I'm sure you'll agree.
"You can get as strong as you want depending on your level, and you can even fight big, bad demons. It's insane.
But we're the most insane ones. We're the most insane. We're strong without any training.
But even large demons are powerful depending on their level. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
"...... You don't say you'll lose. I'm not sure what to make of that.　

　In the place where Shakti pointed her finger, a group of mercenaries were struggling against the demons.
　One of them is mercilessly kicking the demons in one direction or the other.

"Hey ......, that weapon doesn't look like .......
I've seen that weapon before, and it's a pile bunker made by Gantetsu.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　The shield has a very thick pile in it that roars and shoots out the moment it strikes, piercing and exploding the demon without mercy.

I'm not sure.　I've seen that man's face before.
Me too ....... I'm pretty sure it's ...... from Northeast Pro Wrestling.
That's Bomber Naito. ....... Don't tell me that guy also plays Sword and Sorcery?
I'm sure. I think the player's name was Masked Renaissance.　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money. His second name is ......【Berserk】.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
You can find a lot of people who are interested in this type of product.


The moment he saw that pile bunker, the Buster Gungnir, he went crazy with joy.　The moment he saw that pile bunker, [Buster Gungnir], he was in a frenzy of joy.
"Well, he used to be a wrestler. You're better at fighting than weapons. ......

　Xellos was also involved in the creation of the Pile Bunker.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money. He was known to have a very troubling hobby.

"A weapon made by Gantetsu-san?　The self-destruct device is ......?
"Unfortunately, it is not installed in that. Unfortunately, it doesn't have one. There just wasn't enough room in the mechanism.
Bomber Naito, you're a lifesaver. Gantetsu-san put his life on the line for self-destruction. ......
When he realized that it was impossible to set up a self-destruct mechanism after much deliberation ......, he really cried. Oh no, I missed that.

　Ad was momentarily relieved to hear Xellos' story.
　But then he stopped. It's hard to believe that the Annihilator would make a decent weapon in the first place.
There is a high possibility that the [Buster Gungnir] also contains some sort of BADE effect.
　In a sense, [Annihilator] is a group that cannot be trusted.

"Mr. Zeroth ....... Are there any secondary effects to that thing?
"You're sharp! I'm not sure. In addition, it has the effects of [increased combat power], [increased will to fight], and [becoming a madman] in combat. It was Ted who lent a hand, wasn't it?
Ted Dead: ...... That guy? That's why Bomber Naito has become such a mad warrior. ......
It's cursed equipment!　It's dangerous.
I think he's going to die someday. I think I'm going to die someday. ......

The Green Annihilator, Ted Dead.
　He is a weirdo who loves cursed items and says that cursed equipment is a necessity in the fantasy world. There are countless players who have become unhappy with his equipment.
Depending on the skill level of [Madmanization], the user of the equipment will be ruined.

If you don't take that equipment away quickly, Bomber-san will die!
"I think you'd better not. If you try to take that equipment away, you'll fall prey to the pile bunker.　I've heard that the skill level of "Madmanization" is high.
I'm sure you've heard of it.　I'm sure you've heard of it.
I'm sure you've heard of it. I'm not sure if you'll be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about. I don't know what she did to deserve that.

　The equipment produced by the corrupt player was a side annoyance and a dangerous thing to all intents and purposes .
There is no sane person among the members of the Annihilator. The former player with the crazy equipment and high tension continued to fight until there were no more moving enemies and dyed the earth red.
　And Bomber Naito's nickname, "Berserk," roared in this other world as well.

　The day drew to a close in the Slyst Citadel, a mountain of corpses.

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

With the screams of [Mad Warrior]...