Xellos jumped down from the wall, and while he was falling, he moved the lever on his Winchester M73 downward to load the next round.
　He then added a non-chanting spell and fired into the crowd of zombies directly below.
　The bullet pierced the zombie's head, and as soon as it landed on the ground, a magic circle was deployed and activated. The shockwave generated by the roar blew away several zombies in the vicinity and secured the landing site.

It flew surprisingly well. I'm not sure if it's lighter than it looks.
You've got to be kidding me. You're still doing it flamboyantly. ......

　Ad said in disgust as he shot the M14.
　In the meantime, the enhanced bullets crushed multiple zombies with a single shot, leaving a trail of wreckage in the area.
　Originally, the normal M14 had a 20-round capacity. This varies depending on the magazine, but this magic gun was different.
　A normal magazine can hold about 50 rounds. This is because it is possible to double the number of rounds without the need for shell casings, but this has the disadvantage of making the structure more complicated.
　The magic formula in the chamber is activated, and the projectile is shot out by the explosive force of the magic that gives directionality to the projectile, but what the creators did not expect was that the excess magic would amplify the destructive power of the projectile due to the magic-granting function. It is difficult for Xellos, who has a huge amount of magic power, to control the amount of magic power charged.
　The excess heat generated is released from the place where the shell casing is normally ejected. This is a measure to prevent internal heating and damage to the chamber, but it also has its drawbacks and you have to be careful of burns.

...... Why is it so powerful?
I'm sure it's because the gun itself is magically enhanced and the magic function works in a strange way to eject the enhanced bullets.　I'm not sure.
You didn't make this? Why don't you know that, huh?
I've made it, but this is the first time I've used it in actual combat. The power of the gun varies from gun to gun, and it's unknown what kind of effect the magic formula can produce accidentally.
It's not going to go off, you know!

　The sound of gunfire and explosions echoed continuously outside the city of Luna Sark.
　The two of them kicked the zombies around as if they were working on a job and then moved to distance themselves from the wall, attracting the crowd.

It's a good idea to keep your eyes and ears open. It's easy because there are fewer of them coming at you, but you can't kill them as much as you think, so you have to cut them down from the outside. ....... I'll try to use this one, too!

　The old man picked up a Mossberg M500.
　It's a great way to get the most out of your time and money.
　The bullets in this shotgun are shotgun shells, just like those on Earth, and the bullets packed in it are special bullets. It was designed to make it easy to cast magic.
　But what if the magic is a range magic?

　--Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo!

　The answer is an explosive force like a carpet bomb at close range.
　A shotgun shell is a casing filled with small special bullets. All of these bullets were given the effect of [Explode] and were scattered from the barrel of the gun.
　However, shotguns have a short range. If such explosions are triggered in succession at close range, the aftermath of the successive small explosions will naturally cause damage to the gunner himself.
　The power of a single shotgun shell may be small, but in large numbers it was on the same scale as a chain of dynamite explosions.

Ouch!　Ouch!" ......
Why are you using an explosive for a shotgun?　I thought I was going to die!

　It's a short-range, low-power, wide-area magic that explodes in rapid succession, and the aftermath of the blast is more than just 'hot'. The blast alone is enough to kill or injure a normal person.
　No, even if you think about it normally, it's impossible to survive, but I have to say that the old men who can withstand that kind of power have seriously lost their humanity.

"It's good that we wiped out the small fry.
I'm asking you to say something. I'm asking you to say something.
No, there are too many zombies for that. Explode is less than half as powerful as the magic it comes with. Well, if we can get rid of them all at once, we should kill them without hesitation.
I've been caught up in this too!
It doesn't matter if you're not dead. Human life comes first.
...... Are you thinking that it's okay to get me involved if I'm on the same level as you? I'm sure you're not the only one.　I'm sure you're not thinking, "If it's my level, it's okay to get involved.
".........
I don't care if you're lying, just deny it!

　The old man was a terrible man.

But if you damage it to a certain extent, the regeneration ability doesn't seem to work. Is there some kind of magical power involved?　It's not regeneration, it's restoration. ...... I don't know, zombies.
I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to make of this. Let's just wipe them out and eat them.
That's right: ....... I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. It's a pain in the ass.
Awful. ......

　I'm running around, changing magazines, and not forgetting to fire my gun while talking.
　At this point, a third of the zombies have already been eliminated. The zombies coming from behind are easily defeated by firing on their shoulders without looking behind them.
　The Holy Knight and the guards could not defeat the monster even if they spent a lot of time on it, but just the two of them were able to turn the tide of the war. A true balance breaker.
　Moreover, even the zombies' physical limiters were not fully in effect, and even their bottomless athletic ability was not enough to dodge them, and they had not even been wounded yet.
　Many warriors who were engaged in defensive battles were in awe as they witnessed such a flattering battle between two super-cheats.


　I was speechless.

'What the hell is that power?　That's not the power of a gun, it's a weapon of annihilation!　Mage, that's amazing. It's too much!　Why are the priests fighting against those guys?　We can't win, we can't win against a country with weapons like that!　We can pitch, we can pitch an army's worth of forces easily!　We'll be pichu'd easily!　God's authority?　The heroes are the apostles of absolute justice?　What's that? Is it good?　I'm not sure what to do.　You don't need a brave man!

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　No matter how high your individual abilities are, they are meaningless in the face of overwhelming firepower that can crush your superiority from the ground up. After all, war is not fought by one man.
　Ideally, you should have as much advantage over the enemy as possible, have the right number of troops and weapons, and use tactics and strategy to reduce the wear and tear on your own forces and inflict one-sided damage on the other side.
　Strengthening weapons is one of the strategies, but in front of the two of them who are fighting a war of annihilation outside the city of Luna Sark, the Holy Knights will not even be able to buy time.
　The old ways of fighting with swords and sorcery will only be beaten one-sidedly in the face of modern warfare and weapons.
　No, it is a misnomer to call them modern weapons, but they have already been defeated in terms of technology.
　In the face of high technology, high performance and high power weapons, the superiority of numbers is easily overturned, and the superiority of mobility of a small number of soldiers is taken advantage of, resulting in losses. This is so-called guerrilla warfare.
　It depends on the situation, but the weapon of the gun is capable of this.
　When magic is added to the mix, it is unpredictable.

　After all, magic does not need to be carried around like grenades or mortars, and a single magic gun is all that is needed. The latest flintlock rifle from the Holy Law Kingdom of Metis is nothing but a toy. Its only weakness is that it runs out of ammunition. There is no point in expecting the internal mechanism to break or malfunction.
　It is possible to use sacred magic to cast spells, but even if you cover your body with a magical barrier, you are no better than a piece of paper in the face of a high-powered bullet. Armor-piercing bullets would easily penetrate it.
　Even if your body is protected by heavy armor, the shockwave generated by the overwhelming power is enough to kill you easily.
　Having witnessed the scene of a zombie being burned to the ground by heat alone, it was easy to imagine the extent of the damage. It is impossible to protect yourself from this kind of firepower.
　However, this is just a conclusion in Manabu's mind, and he is actually overthinking things.

The two of them are probably connected to the magical kingdom of Solistair. ....... Only a magical nation could develop such a foul weapon. I don't know why they came to this country, but I'm sure they need to be talked to. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will work for you.

　In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to find out what to do.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

Ha-hahaha! Come on, come on, you rotten zombies!　Come on, come on, you rotten zombies! My Desert Eagle and Tokarev are on fire!

　He easily leaps over the swarming zombies, and before you know it, the man with the pistols in both hands drops to the center with his arms crossed. He fires his Desert Eagle and Tokarev at point blank range.
　He kicks the zombie out of the way, hits him in the head with the bottom of the gun's grip, and slams the metal bullets into him with a gesture as if he were dancing.

"Why is he so flippant, that old man?
"Geez!
Get out of my way!

　After exchanging weapons with the attacking zombies as well as Zeroth, Ado knocked them down to the ground with the magic gun [ZB26] that he got from yesterday's game. A few of the zombies flew through the air with each careless swipe.
　I took this opportunity to reposition the ZB26 and cast a range magic [Flare Burst].
Then he swept them away at once.

　--GAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGAAGA!!!
　--Dodododododododododo!

　With a sweeping sound, the bullets were ejected and the magic that had been granted was activated.
　The surrounding zombies are engulfed in flames.
　The zombies can't get close to them. Even if they could, they were forced to leave by the overwhelming power and were cremated by the fire magic.

"Ohhhhhhhh!

　The unfortunate victim of the zombified knight screamed and swung his sword, furiously closing in on Ad.
　But Ad easily sidestepped it, hoisted his ZB26 over his left shoulder, held his Glock 17 in his right hand, and pointed the muzzle at the zombie knight.

"...... See you in hell, baby.

　--d*mn!

　A single bullet blasts the zombie to pieces.
　To be honest, they were drunk.
　They were drunk from the feel of the gun. Drunk with the sensation of firing bullets.
　They were intoxicated by the pleasure of destroying the enemy. He was trigger-happy ......, so to speak.
　The holy knights and guards could not stop him. Not even the heroes can stop him.
　No one can stop the two hilarious cheats. They're not going to stop.
"Disinfect the filth! It's a one-sided play of violence. For the attackers and the defenders, these two are a typhoon.
　They looked like mages, but they were easily defeating the zombies that the knights had put in their predicament.
　It's not hard to see that they're in over their heads. Even though I wanted to deny it, it made me understand.


　The scene we are now witnessing has left a mark of unknown horror on the bystanders that they have never experienced before.

"Is this what fighting is ......?
Only the enemy is wiped out. ....... The power to wipe out honor and pride like ...... trash. ......
This is a one-sided slaughter!
The enemy is zombies. ......
It's overwhelming.
If that weapon was pointed at us... ......
This is not a fight. ....... This is not a fight, it's an overrun!　I can't accept it!　I can't admit it! I can't admit it!
"Well, you're right. I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.

　When the holy knights finally opened their mouths to criticize, Manabu felt something akin to resignation.
　The guns they knew of were of the firearm type, and their killing power was not very high. If you want to use them effectively, you have to have a lot of them, and even if you do, you can't expect to get the results you want.
　In addition, the range of a flintlock gun is short, it must be reloaded after each shot, and it is subject to weather conditions.
　In terms of weaponry, it is comparable to the Zeros' magic gun, but the number of casualties before its power and convenience is far greater than that of the flintlock.

The most important thing to remember is that no matter how you put it, a flintlock is a killing tool. The other side just had better weapons than us. There's no point in being superior or inferior.

　Knights value honor and pride.
　But there is always a sense of pride in being superior to other nations, and somewhere in their hearts they harbor a kind of arrogance.
　If they attacked other countries, they would always seek the spoils of war. If they raided villages and towns, they would take money and goods, kidnap women and children, rape them, and burn down all buildings. These barbaric acts are allowed on the battlefield, and they accept them as a matter of course, as their right. This is a fact that has been proven by many histories and is an ongoing reality.
　The word "justice" has no meaning in their actions. They are equally sinners. That does not change even in the religious nation of Metis, the Holy Land of Law.
　The unreasonable behavior of those who exercise the privilege of the powerful is always found in the history of any country. There is no such thing as a humanitarian country that is pure and innocent from the beginning.
　What the knights are really afraid of is that they will lose their superiority and be destroyed.

It's an illusion that the other side is weaker than us. If only one brave man could do it, the Holy Law Kingdom would have united the world long ago. The reason why such weapons were made was because our military power was such a threat that it became necessary to defeat the many with the few. This country has pushed the smaller countries around it too far. ......

　You were thinking too much. Regardless, the people who are fighting have families too.
　Without the spoils of war, not a few of them would not be able to make a living. If we send them to the battlefield where their lives are on the line and treat them cheaply, the people will become dissatisfied.
　The fact that looting is generally allowed in war is one of the ways to relieve the frustration of the soldiers by looting. However, the other side is not always weak.
　There are times when even a small country can be outmatched in strength. They were shown that fact here today. Even if they didn't know that it was just the two of them being abnormal, the battle of annihilation that was unfolding in front of them had broken their confidence from the ground up.
　In addition, Manabu is completely convinced that Xellos and the others are from the magical kingdom of Solistair.
　The trouble was, there was nothing to disprove Manabu's idea, only a ruthless scene in front of him that affirmed it.

"That's magic ......?　No way, they're Solistair's .......
I don't know about that. But only that country can make weapons like that. ......
Can't we make that weapon in this country?
Magical knowledge is illegal in our country. It's impossible to make. ......
The power of the devil. ......
The power of civilization. You can show them that they're a threat, but they won't admit that they're a threat to you. It was bound to happen.

　I know this because I've pushed myself to see things the way others do.
　The Holy Law Kingdom of Metis was too arrogant.
　Technology becomes efficient and develops because it is demanded. Time is always flowing and the world is always changing. If you turn your back on that, you will eventually go down the path of destruction.
　The magical kingdom of Solistea is a land of mages. In other words, it's a land of learning.
　The Kingdom of Solstice is a land of mages, a land of learning, a land of diligence, a land of development, a land that cares about the lives of its people and does not wage unnecessary wars. They are rational and do not judge things based on emotion or faith.
　It is true that there are four gods, but who can guarantee that they are on the side of human beings?
　They are only non-human beings, and their thoughts cannot be the same as those of humans.
　Although I seldom speak of it, I have always looked at it with a cold eye.

It's a good thing that you've got a good idea of what you're doing. I don't want to fight the Solistare Magic Kingdom. We'll definitely lose. ......
You're a brave man, but you're so weak.
Mr. Rinaldi, when did you get here?
I've just finished treating the wounded. So, who are those two guys?
I don't know.　I think they're reincarnates. I think they're working with Solistaire.


So, if we can get those two, ......
I can't do it, even I can't win. It's too overwhelming and I can see it wiping them out.

　Manabu had been watching the whole thing from the moment Xellos and the others started fighting.
　They had amazing physical abilities and overwhelmingly powerful magic. And insane weapons that I don't even know how they work.
　He also possesses an item box, just like the heroes, and can change his weapons according to his needs. These two one-man armies are currently on a rampage.
　Above all, the problem was that they were far stronger than the heroes.

It's better to leave them alone because they will never win even if all the heroes take them on. I wonder why the four gods accepted those people.
"I can't believe it. It's hard to believe that there are beings stronger than the heroes.
There really is. They're right in front of you, running amok.

　He points to the battlefield below the barrier.

　--Dorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
　--This is the best way to deal with zombies.

This is the most effective way to kill zombies!
I've been thinking about this for a while now, but I've never seen anything like it. You've got to have a hobby, man!
Look, the zombies look like garbage!
"In a way, it is garbage. This is a lot of work to deal with. ....... If we let it go, it could spread the plague.
That's none of our business. It's their job to clean up the mess.

　The old man is firing his M134 small Gatling gun, also known as a minigun, loudly, feeling like the hero of some video game.
　Ado also received an M60 light machine gun from the old man and was firing wildly, destroying the zombies. The number of zombies has dwindled to less than half.
　Priestess Lynalee is watching the scene from the top of the barrier and is in despair.

...... Do you think we can win?　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. ......
"...... Sorry, I understand that's absurd. It's not something a knight can handle.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.　Even the bravest of us are no match for them. We don't even want to get involved with them.
As a country, we can't do that. ......
Don't make us do your dirty work for you. Diplomacy is the job of the higher-ups. ...... Remember what I said before?
Well, are you talking about Solstice being a technological powerhouse?
Yeah, apparently it's too late. It seems they've already made a vicious weapon, and our advantage is completely gone. The firearm that was our best shot was like a toy.

　When she saw the zombies being disposed of in the blink of an eye, Lynalee shuddered in fear.
　The fallen zombies were replaced by the figures of knights, and the countless corpses lying around gave her an unpleasant image of the horrific battlefield. The scene could be described as hell.
　She saw with her own eyes the moment when the weapon changed from sword to gun, and even the consequences of that change.

Why did such a weapon ......
"It's a technology that was created out of necessity, out of the wisdom of a small nation in the face of a great nation's threat. The reason why those weapons were made is also because of Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom.
Oh, my God. ......
Don't think that we are right. Unilateral self-righteousness will create a backlash and may even create a nasty enemy.
As Manabu said, we're stuck with it. ......

　As a believer in the four divine religions, Lynalee has come to believe that those who wield the weapons of guns are demons.
　I had thought that what Manabu had said before was vague and imaginary, but when I actually saw it, it was not a story that could be ended with a single word: wonder.
　Knowing the flintlock rifle, I understood that the more efficient weapon would be unmanageable. It is a nightmare for a religious nation.
　The battlefield would be turned into a hell, ruthless, cruel, cold, vicious, and brutal, with no room for the belief in God. God's prestige and chivalry have no value.
　There is no honor, pride, or glory, only the solid reality of death.
　It was as if they were mocking the world for being so cruel, for the worthlessness of the deeds of heroes and the achievements of brave men of faith.
　And it is people who are doing it. Everyone now knew the true meaning of despair.
　It was too horrible, too gruesome.

This is ...... hell .... This is despair: ......
"It's a scene without any hope. But this desperate scene is what the Metis Holy Law Kingdom has been doing until now. I'm sure the people who destroyed it died feeling this way.
We're not doing anything outrageous!
"We don't do such atrocities!" "You can say that because you are a great power, a strong victor. How many times have you destroyed small countries throughout history?　How many times have you destroyed small countries throughout history, where the inhabitants were treated as apostates, enslaved, or mercilessly murdered?　Swords and guns are tools to kill people. It doesn't make any difference what you're doing.

　The world does not judge things by right and wrong.
　Conflicts between countries, differences in religious beliefs and ideologies, political decisions, ambitions of rulers, and many other factors exist and are intricately intertwined. Wars are caused by all of these factors.


　It only takes an immature civilization and a foolish ruler to start a war between nations.

"For some reason, they're joining us to kill the zombies, but... It is better not to show hostile intentions when there is such an overwhelming difference in power. Even if they have good intentions, I think everyone in this place is feeling fear.　Please send word to them not to do anything stupid.
"Okay, okay. ......

　The honor of executing justice according to God's teachings and the pride of the guardians were meaningless illusions in front of the overwhelming firepower, and seeing just one attack erased their confidence and pride .
　No one would have wanted to fight if they had been shown the atrocity of annihilation right in front of them.
　If you fight in any way, your opponent dies. They were skeptical that the power to just unilaterally overrun and annihilate the enemy might eventually be turned against them.
　However, we don't know how to respond to a force that can easily exterminate zombies that we couldn't handle. All they know is that if they fight, they are certain to die.
　The holy knights' expressions were not good, as if they saw themselves in the wreckage of the zombies lying on the ground.
　In the meantime, the threat of the zombie hordes was already subsiding.

"Well, I think we're about out of ammo, so let's go with the fantasy standard from here on out.
"No, Mr. Xellos. No, Mr. Xelloss, I still have some ammunition left.
There's only so many swords you can take on. But it's kind of sad that ...... some of the zombies are children.
The black mist that comes out of the zombies disappears quickly, but the cause is still unknown. ......
I'm sure it's not a dead spirit. I'm sure it's not a deadly spirit. ...... I have no idea what it is, and I wonder if there is such a thing as a demon.　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two types.
I don't remember that, at least not in my memory.
I don't either. I'm not sure if it's a new species or not, since they didn't exist in Sword and Sorcery.　I'm not sure what to make of this.

　When a normal zombie is hit by a magic bullet, the possessed soul or spirit-like spiritual being is obliterated, causing it to stop working.
　However, zombies that seem to be moved by black fog will continue to operate for a certain amount of time even after their limbs are blown off. At the very least, they don't seem to be moved by anything spiritual.

Maybe it's blood. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.
Blood. ...... No, not really. ......
Mr. Xelloss, have you noticed anything?
What if ......, you know?　What if the blood itself is a demon?
You mean a monster on a cellular level?　Like bacteria. ......
I think it's hiding inside the infected body and maintaining its existence.　When exposed to the outside world, its magic power diffuses, so it moves its corpse and attacks other organisms in order to steal their magic power.
In other words, you can't live without magic. The original corpse may be able to close some wounds, but it can't be repaired if it's crushed. As long as it exists, it will always consume magic power, so it will keep moving in search of its prey. ...... It's no different than a virus. ....... It's a biohazard after all!
I'm not sure what to make of it.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

"Well, I guess we're done here!
I agree. I agree. I'm starving. Let's get some lunch and go home!

　The zombies that remained unharmed were the target of the final extermination battle.
　He accelerated faster than his eyes could follow and plunged into the zombies gathered in front of the city gate.
At the same moment, the remains of the former humans scattered as if they had exploded.

It's so fast!　You can't follow it with your eyes. ...... What?

　Manabu, who was watching from the sidelines, witnessed an even more astonishing scene.
　Every time the two men swung their swords, slashes flew, and the zombies trying to break through the gate were dismantled. Even the brave Manabu can't follow it with his eyes.
　I can still understand the power of a gun. It's an insane amount of firepower achieved by incorporating the otherworldly technology of guns into magic, but it's a technology that can theoretically be created.
　But the physical strength of these two men was so insane that it was impossible to explain.

I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'm not sure what to make of this.　No, we're insane, but those two are even more insane!　We're insane, but they're even more insane! That thing, even if it's a contraction, it's not like it can close that distance by just accelerating instantly!　In other words, ...... accelerated from no motion at all!　It's impossible!

　The moment the two of them started their assault, I lost sight of them in an instant .
　The next time you see it, a cloud of dust will follow, and the zombies swarming in front of the gate will be blown to pieces. In other words, he moved at high speed in an instant and dismantled the zombies swarming in front of the gate. Such an act is impossible even for a brave man.
The "shrinkage" technique was originally supposed to be a walking technique that utilized instantaneous power to exploit the gaps in the opponent's line of sight and instantly enter the blind spot to attack. At least that's what Manabu was taught.
　It is possible to temporarily accelerate your speed, but it is impossible for humans, or even other animals, to move at the speed of sound. Even if it were possible, there should have been some kind of sign, such as a magical reaction.
　In addition, if he did such a reckless thing, every muscle in his body would tear, and he would never be able to get out of bed again. Even if you strengthen your body with magic, you will be seriously injured.

I'm sure you're not the only one.　I'm not sure what kind of American comic book hero you are.



　With a single swing, he slashes down the zombie and shatters it into pieces with the shockwave generated in the aftermath.
　What's even more terrifying is that the crack of the slash runs through the barrier and explodes after a delay, as if the mark had been gouged out.
This shows that even an empty blade has tremendous weight and speed.
　The claw marks of the sword's aftermath are engraved one after another on the protective wall.
　The fact that he can attack like this in the flesh shows that he is capable of destroying the Citadel single-handedly.

What the hell is this ----?
They're not human, they're monsters!
They're not ...... enemies, are they?　If they were, they'd be ......
We'll never beat them. ......
Do you think they know anything about zombies?
Then we'll have to talk to ...... them, but what if they get violent?
What? ...... We have a brave man. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what to do.
I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.　I'll die, I'll be pitched in an instant!

　I'm going to die, I'm going to get pitched in a second!
　He was already in tears.

　About three hours into the battle, the threatening zombie hordes were subdued by an unexpected intruder.
　The old men had been in the fight for less than thirty minutes.