After a moment's thought, I decide that it's unnecessary to leave out.
　It's because the 'displayed' status and skills told me how robust the black knight is.

　A knight who doesn't make small tricks or have something special to offer.
　An universally high status and two solid skills.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm a paladin in the game of my world.

　I invoke magic 《Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)》 from a distance.
　It's a great magic that is not very fuel-efficient, but there is no option to save it against a strong enemy that I've never seen before.

"--Dimensional Winter (Die Winter)!
Holy magic!

　In contrast, the Black Knight casts sacred magic.

　《Grosse》.
　It's the auxiliary magic that was used when I dueled with Raydiant-san in the past.
　He tried to suppress it with freezing magic, but it seemed to be incompatible with the auxiliary magic that works inside the body.

　You will be able to interfere as much as you want if the magic is emitted outside your body, but if it is inside your body, the difficulty of working on it increases many times over.
　As a result, without being able to inhibit it, the 《Growth》 finishes strengthening the black knight's body.


[Status]
　State: body enhancement 0.67


　The pre-fighting auxiliary magic has finished being cast, the distance is clogged, and our swords cross each other's paths.
　However, I didn't put any effort into my sword with the intention of defeating it.

　I'm not going to be able to get a good deal more than a few hours of sleep. Above all, the standing position is not suitable for a power comparison. It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time.

　I moved to the left backwards as if to catch the clashed swords.
　However, the enemy's sword is not flowing.
　The opponent was not striking at full force either. I immediately pull back my sword and eliminate the gap.

　With this one move, I realize the enemy's strength and realize that a short term breakthrough in the current situation is impossible.
　Further consumption of magic power. Or you must prepare for a long battle.

　You choose to spend your magic power on a snap decision.
　Experience will make you do it.
　If it comes down to it, it's probably because of experience that the magic power can be provided even if you have to cut down your maximum HP.

　He retreats slightly and builds magic with the distance and time he was born with.
　The magic 《Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)》 is deployed, so the construction of magic is smoother than ever before.

''-- Magic 《Dimensional Snow (Di Snow)》, magic 《form》!
Divine wave!

　It rained magic bubbles and snow on the winter realm.
　However, it was instantly popped and disappeared by the magical shockwave released by the Black Knight.
　The cold air that popped up turned into light and dissipated, turning into particles like a Tear-Ray and coloring the grand staircase.

''Kook--!

　I shudder at the black knight's judgment and the speed of his response.
　If the black knight had moved to take advantage of my retreating gap, I was prepared to put in a counter. The magic was activated faster than ever before, and the type of magic was also a trap system suitable for counters.

　However, the black knight did not choose to chase.

　Without moving a single step, he judged my magic with his eyes and activated the corresponding magic without hesitation.

　And he also saw that when I was doing another magic construction, he couldn't interfere with the magic 《Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)》.　

　I am keenly aware of the difference in combat experience that is really evident.

　I immediately give up on fighting head-on.
　From a distance away, I move wide to the side.
　In anticipation of my opponent's heavy equipment, I intend to surpass them in speed.

　However, the black knight follows it with no problem.
　Looking at his status, it was only a faint expectation that he could surpass me in speed. But in fact, I couldn't believe it until I saw this huge lump of iron following my all-out sprint.

　On top of its mere high muscle strength and speed, the combination of its magical self-enhancement made it a terrifying physical monster. This heavy equipment was not a fetters for the black knight, although it may be influenced by his original physique.

　The best equipment chosen by an experienced knight.
　That is this lump of iron--.

　The black knight running alongside me swings the black sword at me.
　I don't catch it with my sword, but dodge it while snatching it with the tip of my nose.
　Since we are inferior in strength, we avoid sword to sword clashes. However, that decision led to a bad development.

　The black sword splits the sky and hits the stairs with its momentum.

　The stone staircase shatters and fragments scatter with a cloud of dust.
　The black knight in full body armor would be fine, but for me, a cloth-equipped man, it was the same as being hit by a spray of bullets.
　If a piece of debris hit the head, even if it hit the head, there would be an opening. Hurriedly, I use my sword to pop the attacking debris.

　What follows is a further slash from the Black Knight.

　I had no choice but to go down the stairs wide and dodge the blow.
　The staircase is destroyed vertically by the black sword, and another cloud of dirt smoke dances in the air.

　The black knight standing in the dirt smoke does not move.
　He does not give chase.

　He resolutely defends the top of the stairs and is determined not to let me pass.
　It's too dark to see behind the visor, but I know that he's still watching me closely.

　I think he's calmly assessing the situation.
　I'm the one in trouble for being stalled out like this. You can't say that there is no gloom behind it, even though Hein-san is there.

　--The Black Knight's standing is perfect.

''......!

　I felt my heart jump lightly.
　The childish nature in me admired the enemy.
　I even admired this silent, powerful enemy.

　My mouth naturally tried to twist.
　I realize that this is not the situation and immediately tie my mouth into a single letter.

　Then I re-calculate.

　I had decided not to give out my magic, but I was willing to give out my magic power. I didn't use my real new magic. However, I found that it was useless against this black knight.

　After checking my surroundings, I shrink the area of the magic 《Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)》 from about a hundred meters in diameter to about three meters in diameter.
　I over-supply the area with magical energy.

　This is the ideal form of magic in the winter of the dimension.
　This is the ideal form of magic, as long as the opponent is not magic-centered and fights at close range, one-on-one.

　The dense cold air flowed and my feet froze underneath me.
　I felt the Black Knight gasp behind his visor.

　That's probably true too.
　Right now I'm spewing out more dense magical power than the magic-specialized knight at the bottom of these stairs.
　From the opponent's point of view, it's this magical power, just when you think it's an enemy that is good at fast body movement and swords. If I were the Black Knight, I would surely be upset at the unreasonable power.

　But this magical power is natural.
　I'm not a swordsman or a knight.
　I'm a wizard who controls dimensions and cold air.

"--Magic, Die Overwinter of the Overcrowded Dimension!

　It's just a magical enhancement, but I change the name of the magic in an exaggerated way and say it.

　If the black knight feels a little bit of mental pressure, it will be profitable.
　It saves me a lot of trouble.

　I put all my strength into my legs and kick the stairs.
　It's the same speed rush as before.

　But the speed changes because of the opponent.
　The reason for the change in speed is that the movement inhibition ability that was only an uncomfortable experience with the magic "Dee Winter" when it was 100 meters in diameter has increased dramatically.

　Those that entered the realm of the magic 《Dimensional Midwinter (Di Overwinter)》 slowed down as if they were moving through the snow in the middle of winter.

　Right now, the Black Knight would be under the illusion that the dimension of time flowing would have shifted. This is the true value of the magician 'Aikawa Uzumi' who controls dimensions and cold air.

　I dodge the black sword with minimal movement and jump into the black knight's bosom.
　In response, the black knight, in a momentary decision, threw away the black sword and tried to catch me with both arms. However, I am aware of all of its movements. This realm of mid-winter is also within the magic "Dimension Decisive Operations (Gradient)". The perceptive ability in close combat remains the same.

　You are able to heal the approaching arms and pass your sword through the joints of the armor.

　I don't stab deeply.
　But I'll let it sting enough to interfere with my actions. In addition, I send cold air into the air to target the frostbite. I freeze the joints of the armor and glue them together so that the limbs don't bend.

　And after I slip through the black knight's body like I'm sewing it up, all that's left is a chunk of frozen armor.

　Even so, the black knight's armor creaks as he tries to turn toward us without losing his will to fight.

　I pushed the black knight's back to stop.
　The black knight couldn't keep his balance and had to fall down the stairs.

　The huge iron rolled down the stairs, shattering them.
　I watch the black knight, which was heavier than I expected, fall, dripping sweat.

　Shh, it shouldn't be dead .......
　Maybe .......

　I undo my magic 《Midwinter of the Overcrowded Dimension (Di Overwinter)》 and switch to a broader magic 《Dimension》.

　The fight with the black knight lasted about ten seconds, but the knights downstairs are still getting close to me. They just stopped to look at the devastation of the black knight who had fallen down. Downstairs, a murmur and a call for recovery is raised.

　I finished checking the situation and was about to run up the stairs - I wavered a little bit on my feet.

'......!'

　After all, magic 《Midwinter of the Overcrowded Dimension (Di Overwinter)》 not only consumes magic power, but also places a heavy burden on the brain.
　That magic must constantly understand and calculate the opponent's movements and keep applying magic power to it. I'm a good calculator, but holding back a human being is going to burn out my brain.

　Probably holding the Black Knight down with the magic 《Midwinter of the Overcrowded Dimension (Di Overwinter)》 for around two seconds. Even so, the load was so great that his feet were wobbling. Completely one-on-one, that's also a magic for an early battle.

　However, it was worth it, and I was able to remain unharmed against a strong opponent.
　It's important for me, who can't use recovery magic, not to get injured. I'm not going to allow myself to be injured in the future as well since there's a possibility that I'll have Rustyala on the way home.

　Even though I was wobbling, I still climbed the final stairs.
　There was a flower garden that resembled the garden where I fought Hopes-san. However, it's not as large as the one downstairs, and I soon reach the front of the cathedral building.

　A man was standing at the entrance of that cathedral.

　On the way here, I had broken through five knights who seemed to be the 'Seven Celestial Knights' (Celestial Knights) of Heaven. Except for Mr. Hein, there was one more.

　The seventh 'Seven Knights in Heaven (Celestial Knights)', Palinclone Legacy, was standing there.

　Palinclone greeted me with applause.

'Kukkaku, it's still interesting. Just, brother. Welcome to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Fooziers.

　That smirk on his face is uncomfortable and unbearable.
　I have a suspicion that this guy put a spell on Maria.
　But we have no proof. I'm not my enemy, but for now, I'm not.

　I suppress the urge to fight and speak to him.

"I hate to burst your bubble, but I've come to kidnap Rastiara.
Yeah. Good answer.

　Palinkulon heard my words and snapped his fingers.
　Then the doors of the cathedral open by themselves.
　I can feel the magical power that surrounded the cathedral dissipating and some kind of magic being released.

　Palinclone explains with a satisfied look on his face.

''Well, now the cathedral's barriers and wards have been lifted. Well, I'm sure my brother would have had no problem with ...... this is a service. After all, you're a brave man who kidnaps a princess.

　I listen to the explanation but don't stop walking.

　Carelessly, I pass by the Palinclone, break into the cathedral, and proceed through the uninhabited entrance hall.
　Unnaturally (・・・・), there's no one there.

'There's no one there: ......'
'They're probably feeling safe with only the knights outside the cathedral and the wards here. If there are any, they are not people who can fight. It was easy to keep them away.

　I don't trust Palinkron's humanity with the warding and the payment of people, but it shows that he is at least willing to help.

''You're willing to help me too?''

　Unlike Mr. Hein, Palinclone probably doesn't have any feelings for Rustyala. As it stands now, I only have the impression that he is just a bad-tempered fun-loving criminal, and I had assumed that he would not cooperate with me until I met him here.

''Of course. I'm going to have to pay my respects to the brave man who got here, and I'll take care of a lot of things for you. I've just re-wired the cathedral. This will buy us time for the rest of you to enter the cathedral.

　Palinkron replied that he would help rescue Rastiara, as he should.

　...... Thanks, but I don't trust him.

　I keep my eyes open for Palinkron as I continue straight inside the cathedral.

'Brother Christ. First, use your sensing magic to check the temple room where the ritual is taking place. I'm sure they'll cancel it out soon, but we'll get an idea of what's going on. Yeah, I'll keep an eye on the rear, don't worry about it. It's going to take a while for the knights to catch up with us.
'...... Would it take longer?'　Can you see that far?
Maybe my sensing magic has a wider range. ...... Oh no, but Hine is amazing. It's a good thing that you're able to take on all the Knights of the Foozeyards by yourself. Wouldn't it be better to do it quickly for him?

　Palinclone tells me in a light tone of voice how Mr. Hein is doing.
　I don't know if this is true or not, but I'm sure that Hain-san is doing a desperate job of stalling.

　I'm going to have to use my magic "Dimension" to figure out the temple at the back of the cathedral.

　--I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of the size of the school's gymnasium. I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what's going on. The only difference is the glittering decorations. The decorations in this world are still full of jewels. In such a glittering temple, stone pillars and couches are lined up, and well-dressed guests are sitting there. However, among the guests, there is one who clearly has an unusual air about him.

　I feel uneasy about the group of guests present.

　As they stare at me, I see Rustyala praying to a huge stained glass window.
　She was sitting alone on the platform, wearing an all-white, unadorned dress. And next to him is one man who looks like a priest, and across from him is a woman. Clearly, they are a man and a woman of distinction. These two could be the two women from the Feydert and the Senate, the example Mr. Hein had mentioned.

"Have you got the inside track?
'Yeah, it's done. There's a bunch of guys in line that look pretty strong. ......
Yeah. I wanted you to know that. You've got all the important people in the world and their bodyguards. If I told you to destroy it, it would be very difficult for you to do it by yourself.

　Palinkron jokingly emphasizes the difficulty level.

　But I don't think it's too difficult, because I know that if it gets close, Dia will follow up with me. Of course, I'm aware that Dia is in line for the earlier confirmation. I wonder if Palinclone hasn't been able to find out all the way down to the relationship between me and Dia.

'But we have to do it,'
I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. But as an intelligent person, I'm asking you to make kidnapping the princess a last resort.
Kidnapping is your last resort?
'As Hain said.　You have to argue with the organizers. Hopefully, we'll get Lastiara back without a fight and intact. At least a little say, I can direct the momentum for you.

　Then Palinkron chuckled.
　A smile with a chance of winning. No, it would be more correct to describe it as a laugh that convinced Hoozeyards to fall into chaos.

　Normally, I wouldn't want to follow someone who laughs like this. But I was certain that I had the same interests as Palinkron in rescuing Rastiara.

　I decide to hear the details from Palinkron.
　There's still time for a short story.

"So, what do you want me to do?
Yeah. The short version is...

　Palinclone contorts his face more deeply, laughs, and begins to explain what we need to do inside.

　And when we've solidified the procedure for rescuing Rustyala ...... exactly, we reach the door of the temple where Rustyala is.

''--that's what it means. It's just a matter of stirring it up a bit. It's the same as stirring people up.

　Palinkron laughed like a child starting a prank.

　After all, he is an unpleasant one.
　Palinclone's fighting ability is low. I laughed back at Palinclone, making up my mind that I would take this guy hostage if it came down to it.

''All right. I'll take you up on it.