The situation was getting tighter and tighter.

　The Sahagin hordes continued to pour in, one after the other, trying to crush the six of us heroes - well, actually four, since Marina and Anya were trying to escape with the village girls.

　The four of us, Rio, Iris, and Maifa, are fighting hard, but we're at a disadvantage because we're protecting the escaping girls and Marina and Anya who are helping them.

　We can't let them overtake our defense line.

　The first line of defense between me and Rio will be able to repel or check 80 to 90% of the Sahagin.

　The remaining 10% to 20% that break through will be killed by Iris and Maifa's second line of defense.

　As long as they were able to do that completely, it was still good, but...

"d*mn it, I told you not to go in there... d*mn it!　Bastard!

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"Rio, are you okay?　I told you to take it easy!

I know!　I know, but come on! I know, I know, but these things just keep popping up one after the other no matter how hard I try to kill them. ......!　I know, but!

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"Rio, calm down!　You're still okay!　There's no need to panic!

I know!　I know! I know!　Just shut up for a second, bro!

......!　All right!　Just do it at your own pace!　I'll take care of the rest!

You don't have to do that either!　I want to stand next to my brother and help him. ......!　And yet, why am I so ......!

　I'm not sure what to do.

　This is not good.
　I'm not sure what to say.

　But what was the right thing to say to him?

"d*mn it, ......!

　At that moment, a spear from one of the Sahagins grazed my right cheek.

　I felt a pain in my cheek.
　I think I even lost a little blood.

"d*mn it... I guess I can't keep my eyes open too long!

　I cut down that Sahagin with a single blow.

　But the next two, no, three Sahagins closed in on me and thrust their spears at me.
　But the next two or three Sahagin came at me and thrust their spears at me.

"Marina, Anya!　Marina, Anya, are you done evacuating the girls?

We're almost there, Mr. Brett!

Just give me a little more time!

All right!　When you're done, I want you to go cover Rio!

Copy that!

　The battle situation was changing by the minute.

　Rio's mental breakdown is a little worrisome, but overall, the situation is still not in a state of panic.

　But then...

"What are you doing, you useless bastards?

　A voice similar to Sahagin's but echoing from the depths of hell.

　The three Sahagins in front of me shuddered.

　Standing behind them, a huge body resembling a Sahagin Baron.

I ordered you to crush those six rats! "I don't want them. They're useless. They're in the way.

I don't want any of you useless bastards in my way.

　The three Sahagin in front of me died in one breath.

　One had his head chopped off by an axe.
　One was skewered in the chest by a spear.
　One had his torso cut in two by a sword.
　And thrown aside haphazardly.

　Behind the three Sahagin who had been savagely reaped, a giant eight-armed Sahagin covered in miasma appeared.

　At last, the big boss, the Sahagin Lord, was right in front of us.

　Each of his eight arms carried a weapon, such as an axe, spear, sword, club, or shield.

　With these weapons, he killed his own subordinate, Sahagin, simply because he was in his way.
　As usual, the Demon Lord is out of his mind.

　He walks up to me and speaks to me.

"You're the one who's leading the braves here. If I can crush you, the female heroes who lost their commander will be insignificant. We can capture you and boil you or roast you as we please.

　He's so big I can see him.
　He's about 50 percent taller than me.

　Not only that.
　His intimidation is no match for the average Sahagin or Sahagin Baron, and in terms of combat power, he's no match to be underestimated.

　To be honest, his appearance in this war is a shame.



　I replied with sweat on my forehead and a conscious lift of my mouth.

"I'm surprised the Demon Lord came in person. A demon lord with no patience won't rise to the top, you know.　I'm sure you're not the only one.

"No, not so fast. It takes time to prepare a nursery, lay eggs, and raise soldiers. Even if you use the girls you brought with you, you won't get anywhere if you keep wasting your troops. That will hinder the fulfillment of my ambition.

"Oh, really? How dare you say that when you've just killed me for fun... [Gale Sword]!

　I kick the ground and slash at the Sahagin Lord.

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　It was an agile response that didn't match his huge body.

　I immediately backstepped and took my distance.

　Two gushes of blood came out of the Sahagin Lord's huge body.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　Of the twelve slashes, only two barely made it through the defenses and did any damage, but they were not deep cuts.

　Both slashes were shallow and far from fatal.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to deal with it.

　I chuckle.
　I've just reconfirmed that it's not an easy opponent.

　It's a good thing that the sword was in Captain Mithril's treasure chest.

　The sharpness of the sword was the reason why the light blow of the Gale Sword could break through the Sahagin Lord's scales and miasma defense.

　However, the Sahaginlord seems to think that this level of injury is nothing and closes the distance again.

"I admit it, human hero. You are a strong man... but!

"......!

　Just before entering the weapon's range, the Sahagin Lord rapidly increased its speed.

　In the same time as he stepped into the gap, he unleashed eight consecutive attacks in the blink of an eye.
　Not only did he have more arms, but the speed of each strike was far greater than that of the average Sahagin or Sahagin Baron.

　Still, somehow I manage to evade most of the attacks, or defend myself by catching them with my sword.

　... gah gah gah gah gah gah gah gah!

　A crashing sound equivalent to the one I made when I released my [Gale Sword] resounded through the air.

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　The Sahaginlord and I glanced at each other, searching for an opening.

　If I make a bad move, my life will be taken in an instant.
　I had a hunch that we were both in that kind of position, and that was our strength.

"Strong human hero, you are still dangerous. You will become a hindrance to my high road. I need to kill you here.

"You think you can do that, Sahagin the Witchking? No, the strength of the Sahagin Baron seems to be that of a demon lord... but in any case, you and I are probably evenly matched at best. If you want, you might as well come with all your men and try to crush me to death.

No, let's not do that. You're a stubborn man. You'll have to play along with me for a while. In the meantime, my men will overrun your people.

"...... You think so?　I'm telling you, my students are strong.

They are, but... they're easier to break than you. And don't panic. By the time my entire army is assembled in this hall, you'll be the only one standing here. That's what I'm talking about.

　At Sahaginrode's words, my tongue was wagging inwardly.

　I couldn't take my gaze off the Sahagin Lord for even a moment, but from the voices, sounds of battle, signs, and atmosphere I could hear, I was somewhat aware of the situation around me.

　First, Marina and Anya had finished evacuating the village girls and were joining Rio.

　That seemed to get things going for a while, but then two Sahagin Barons of the enemy side intervened, and the scales seemed to tip again.

　With the Sahagin Lords holding me back on their own, all the remaining Sahagin swarms are rushing towards Rio and his men.

　If that happens, the less powerful Anya will not be able to withstand it.

　And Rio and Marina were constantly being attacked by one Sahagin Baron each and several Sahagins at the same time, forcing them into a war of attrition.

　Iris and Maifa seem to be desperately trying to turn the tide of the battle by attacking and providing cover, but the waves of Sahagin coming in are so enormous that even their two rearguards begin to be exposed to the enemy's attacks.

　The number of defeated Sahagins has increased considerably, but if the number of enemies continues to increase at this rate, it is obvious that they will eventually run out of time.

　But...

No, it looks like your man Sahagin is done for.

What ......?

　The number of Sahagin's reinforcements that had been pouring into this hall had been dwindling for some time, and now there were none at all.

　The number of Sahagin currently in the hall is less than a hundred, including the Sahagin we have defeated so far, and probably around eighty or ninety or so.

　That doesn't even account for the large army of more than one hundred and fifty Sahagin.

　And...
　Instead of Sahagin, there was another reinforcement that had appeared in the hall.

　At the head of the reinforcements was a beautiful, blond-haired female heroine dressed in silvery white armor and a large shield.

　Behind her, there was a female brave with red hair in a ponytail and glasses as a charm point, a mature brave with muscular ship arms, and two pirate braves posing as if they were proud of their physical beauty.

　The female heroine, dressed in armor and a large shield, shouted at the entrance of the hall.



Mr. Brett, Rio, Iris, and Maifa!　Sorry, I'm late. Can you make it to the party now?

"Yeah, just in time. After all, the party doesn't start until all the actors are here.

Cecilia, you're late!

You gave me the chills!

...... Hmm. ...... I've already worked too hard. I've been working too hard. ...... Take care of the rest, sisters.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.