That day, against a clear sunset sky-- .

"d*mn it, ......!　Next time I'll win!　Remember that!
"I'll probably forget about it tonight.

　With that, a battered Neil ran off with his minions.
　Natalia waved him off with a curt wave.

　Behind Natalia, there was a long staircase leading to the basement. The sign reads, "Academy Training Dungeon (*Please contact the office if you wish to use this dungeon! There is a sign that says, "This is a dungeon for training.
　It's a dungeon where demons are actually kept, and it's a training ground for students to test their strength.

　In front of the doorway, Eruca claps her hands with a binder under her arm.

The winner of the dungeon time attack game is Natalia. Well, that was an overwhelming victory. I didn't expect you to beat me by more than 30 minutes. Neil is excellent, but Natalia is a cut above.
"I'm honored by your praise, Judge. By the way, it looks like there's more to this dungeon. ...... Why is it closed to traffic?
Oh, the dungeon boss in the back is just in his spawning season, so he's upset. It might be better to seal it up more tightly.

　While muttering such things, Eruca made a quick note in her binder.
　Like Allen, Eruca has already graduated from this school, but she sometimes works as a part-timer doing miscellaneous school work. This time, as a member of the school's dungeon watch committee, she witnessed the match between Natalia and Neil.

　Meanwhile, Charlotte comes in with a towel and a bottle.

"Thanks for your help, Natalia. I made you some herbal tea. Would you like some ......?
"Thank you very much. Thank you. I'll take it.

　Natalia takes the bottle and slowly drinks the tea.
　Charlotte was watching her sister with a smile on her face, and Allen walked up to her with a relaxed gait and offered words of encouragement.

I'm not sure what to make of it. That's a new personal best, Natalia.
"Hmm, of course. Hmm, no wonder. ......

　With a sullen look on her face, Natalia pulled out a piece of paper from her pocket.
　There was a list of names on it, but all of them were marked with a cross except for Neil.
　Natalia glared at Neil as he left.

Neil is persistent. He's the only one left who's stupid enough to pick a fight with me.
"Well, it's a rule that the last stronghold is the hardest to lose. Let's be patient, shall we?
"If that's what the ...... Great Demon King says.

　Natalia nodded reluctantly, though she looked unhappy. The cautiousness she had felt when they first met had faded.
　She unfolded a sheet of paper lined with crosses and sighed with deep emotion.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.
You know, I was right, wasn't I?

　Allen chuckled.
　"Well, I was right, wasn't I?" Allen chuckled, having spent the past week in a power struggle as Natalia's coach.

You don't have to take on the whole group. We just need to take out the heads individually. Then, dare to challenge the leader in his or her area of strength. If you win, the difference in rank will be clear.
It's simple, but it's an easy way to instill a sense of hierarchy.

　For the demon wielding students, it was a game of catching demons.
　For those who majored in potions, there was the potion mixing match.
　And for those who are good at fighting, a simple duel.

　However, that's not the only fighting Allen has taught.

But I'm impressed with the Great Demon Lord's ingenious plan. I didn't think there was a way to avoid combat by dropping the enemy's relatives as well as fighting in single combat. ......
"Right?　A fight won without a fight is also a fight won without a fight.

　If you find out that the boss of the enemy team has a doting sister, you can try to make friends with her.
　If you find out that the boss of the opposing team has a sister who dotes on him, you can befriend her. If you find out that the boss is a grandmother, you can give him health supplements that are popular among the elderly.
　As a result of such manipulations outside of the game, people other than Neil raised the white flag and did not get involved at all.

　Allen patted Natalia on the shoulder and said with a fresh smile.

I'm only going to teach you the easy way this time because you're a student, but if you want, I can teach you some ...... subterfuge that will barely get you in trouble with the law. Brainwashing, blackmail, bribery ...... are all fun weapons when used well.
It's ...... fun, isn't it? I look forward to working with you.
...... I'm sure you'll be able to use it well.
I think Natalia is becoming more and more of a naughty girl ......!

　Charlotte did not try to stop Allen, even though she looked blue.
　I've been watching him closely for the past week, and I think it's because I know I'm not teaching him anything dangerous.
　In fact, in all the many battles they had fought, Natalia had managed to avoid injury every time. It was the result of Allen's teaching.