"Kill those heretics!!!!

　With such shouts from both sides, the battle began.
　Leading the way was ...... Karolina.

　"Eligos!

　Karolina wielded her Eligos, which had been transformed into a long sword, and slaughtered the warbeasts one after another.
　She hasn't used her native magic or bloodline magic yet.
　Even without them, she can still win.

　Between the Elves and the Warbeasts, the Elves have a physical advantage over the Warbeasts.

　The only one who can help Karolina is Nia.

　"Hey, you little b*tc*!
　"Sorry, struck out.

　Taking advantage of her small stature, she sneaks into the bosom of an enemy soldier and slices through the carotid artery of his neck with her knife one after another.
　With a minimal amount of movement, he was able to fend off the enemy's attacks with just a fraction of a second. ......
　He can kill with the least amount of attacks.

　Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
　That's what it means.

　Carolina is ...... a natural. It's hard to believe this is Near's first real battle. Her physical abilities are no less than those of a full-grown warbeast. Elves, maybe more. Yeah, good find. ......
　Ready!
　Let me finish.

　Hercule bounced off the head of a warbeast soldier who was slashing at him.
　After that, warbeast soldiers rushed towards Hercule one after another.

　Killing Hercule would ensure victory in this war.
　Of course.

　...... if you can kill him.

　"Asmodeus, Citri. Take care of him.
　Your orders, sir. Master.
　"Roger!

　Hercule sends orders to Asmodeus and Citri.
　At the same time, the warbeast soldiers surrounding Hercule swung their weapons at him in unison.
　The weapons extended from all directions: ......

　All of them did not hurt Hercule's skin, but instead pierced his allies on the diagonal.

　"It's a good thing we had an even number. It's a good thing they were even.

　Hercule smiled with amusement.
　Citri's spell had weakened the resistance of the enemy soldiers' brains to hallucinations, and Asmodeus' spell had made them hallucinate.

　They must have seen the enemy on the opposite side of the room as Hercule.

　It's the same in every country, in every age, that the mental barriers of the small army are weak.
　Well, I guess it's a difference in preparation.

　Citri and Asmodeus are both high-ranking spirits who control powerful magic.
　But, can they rape the spirit of any opponent? But that doesn't mean they can rape the mind of any opponent.

　Resistance to mental interference varies from person to person.

　However, since the two spirits are both high-ranking spirits, they can still interfere with the mind of any opponent as long as they have enough time.

　"Your Majesty!

　Karolina and Nia rushed to Hercule's side.
　There were also five other human marines rushing to Hercule's side.

　"Your Majesty!　I told you not to stray!
　No, because if we follow you, we'll end up in the middle of the enemy. ...... Oh well. Anyway, let's form a circle. I've got a better idea now.

　Hercule ordered the small group of soldiers gathered below him to form a circle around him.
　He then placed Karolina and Nia outside the circle.

　What is he trying to do?
　Karolina, Nia, and the Marines looked puzzled.

　Hercule shouted.

　"You heretic dogs!　The Emperor of Lemuria is here!

　All at once, the warbeast marines turned to face Hercule.
　All at once, the warbeast marines turned to face Hercule, and still he shouted.

　"Is there any Messianic who can cut off my head?

　At that moment, all the warbeast marines rushed towards Hercule at once.
　They were after only one thing: the head of the Emperor of Lemuria!

　"Hey, Your Majesty!　What are you doing ......?
　"Don't worry, it's no problem.

　Hercule interrupted Karolina's voice and ......
　Erucule interrupts Karolina and recites the scripture to activate the bloodline magic.

　"The die is cast.

　And after activating the bloodline magic, ......

　"Asmodeus, Citri!　Do it!　It should be easier now.
　Oh, that magic!　Isn't that the bald magic of your predecessor, master!　I missed it!


　[Heh, ...... Master, you have such bloodline magic. That's amazing!

　Asmodeus and Citri activate the magic.
　And then ...... the warbeast marines began to fight each other ten meters around Hercule.

　The die is cast. This is the famous bloodline magic of the Julianos family. ...... I don't understand how it works at all, can you tell me?
　It's a bloodline spell that makes things a little easier to move in your favor. A very bad situation becomes just a bad situation. Bad becomes normal. Normal is good. Good turns into pretty good .......
　"Huh, ...... is plain.
　I don't deny that.

　Karolina said it was plain, but in fact this magic is quite extraordinary.
　It's a spell that interferes with fortune, natural luck.
　Even a glimpse of it is magic in the realm of the gods.
　What it does is incredibly advanced. It's not as simple as it looks.

　Is it spirit magic to kill each other?
　"Yes, it is. I used two of them, Asmodeus and Citri. Humans like to believe, they believe what suits them. That's why they easily accept the convenient illusion that the Emperor of Lemuria is within their sword's reach and slay each other. That's all. That's all.
　I'd like to sign up for .......

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's not as if the other party is going to agree with you or not.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.　What about magic power and compensation?
　No problem. If there was a problem, I wouldn't have signed the contract in the first place.

　Originally, the price for using Asmodeus and Citry's magic was a deferred payment system. ......
　As a result of negotiations, Hercule succeeded in making the payment in advance.
　In other words, he has been paying for his magic on a daily basis, and is now using his abilities to pay for it.

　It's not a problem, because Hercule has a lot of magic power to begin with.

　It's just that ...... it has its drawbacks.
　"Drawbacks?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　A warbeast marine rushed in the direction of the circle.

　"Revenge of the warbeast!

　The soldier charged straight at Hercule, glaring at him.
　Immediately, Nia steps into the soldier's pocket.

　The marine swung his sword down, and Nia caught it with the knife in her left hand. 　
　Click!　is the sound of metal clashing.

　At the same time, she throws the knife she had hidden in the hem of her right hand.
　The knife, coated with poison, pierced the Marine's neck, and he died in a convulsive fit.

　A few of them didn't take well because there were so many of them. And they wake up in a certain amount of time. That's why I want Nia and Carolina to kill the enemy soldiers while they're under the illusion. And as for the soldiers who wake up from their hallucinations and rush towards me, I'll leave them to you guys who are guarding me in a ...... circle. I'll try to keep the magic alive.

　Then Hercule announced the name of the mission.

　I'll try to keep the magic alive." Then Hercule announced the name of the operation: "And so, Operation 'Catch a lot of shrimp with a snapper' begins!
　"...... Couldn't you have come up with a better name?
　"Well, how about 'Is there any messianic figure who can cut off my head?
　That's a death flag.





　How's the war going?
　Still in our favor, sir. Our marines are outnumbering the Lemurian marines.

　A messenger replied to Raus I's question.
　In fact, Lemuria has the advantage only where there are people like Hercule, Carolina, and Nia who can surpass the warbeasts in physical ability.

　But ......

　"What about the Emperor of Lemuria?
　"...... has been discovered. But they have not been defeated.
　What do you mean?
　...... The Emperor of Lemuria's demonic contract magic causes him to kill each other when he gets close.

　Raus I frowned.

　"The demon spell of those long-eared bastards?

　Demon contract magic.
　It's spirit magic.

　Asmodeus, Citri, Eligos, Phocarol, Amon, etc. ......
　Whether they are considered "spirits" or "demons" depends on the person or sect.

　Orthodox Messianism is a sect for the long-eared people (elves), so they are regarded as 'spirits'.
　On the other hand, Western Messianism is a sect for the warbeasts and is regarded as 'demons'.

　I'm sure you've heard of it. ...... All right, I'll go over there myself. Let's go!　


　""Ha!!!"

　Raus I takes ten warbeasts that are capable of becoming beasts and heads for the battlefield.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

　I see, there are certainly ...... fights going on. And I'm pretty sure it's ....... That's Emperor Lemuria.

　Emperor Lemuria has his men form a circle. In the middle of the circle, in a safe place, he was using magic to drive the warbeasts mad.
　The warbeasts were then defeated one by one by the two female knights of .......

　The eyes of King Raus I and the Emperor of Lemuria met.
　The Emperor of Lemuria ...... grinned and provoked Raus I. Raus I also smiled.

　Raus I also smiled.

　"Very well, I will ...... prove to you who is truly the superior race.

　Raus I took a step forward.
　Then a stinging pain went through his head.
　Raus I felt as if his head was being scrambled.

　But ......

　[Ugh, this uncle's mental defenses are too stiff: ......
　"Shut up, demon!
　[Hee!　You're scaring me!　Master!

　A voice like that of a young girl reverberated in Rouse I's head.
　Apparently, she had returned to her master in tears.

　"Are you all right, gentlemen?
　"This is nothing, my king.
　It's just a trick of the diminutive Elves.
　"But ...... to be defeated by an attack of this magnitude. But to be defeated by an attack like this, the Warbeasts are no match for them.

　The elites led by Raus I look relaxed.
　Of course.
　In the first place, there is a huge difference in ability between the warbeasts and the lesser warbeasts, and there is also a huge difference in mental strength between Raus I's entourage and mere marines.

　The Emperor of Lemuria knows that this is not enough to defeat Raus I.

　The Emperor of Lemuria must know this.

　That's why the Emperor of Lemuria is a member of the ......
　The Emperor of Lemuria used the warbeasts.

　"The Emperor of Lemuria is here!
　Kill him!
　"Long live the Kingdom of Chellda!

　The Warbeasts, who had been fighting each other, suddenly turned to ......
　The warbeasts suddenly turned their swords on Raus I.

　But their swords did not reach Raus I.

　Eight members of the king's entourage stood in front of them.

　"We'll hold them off.
　"Go ahead, Your Majesty!
　"Oh, I'll take care of the back!

　Raus I took two of his aides and headed towards the Emperor of Lemuria, who was standing in a circle.
　The warbeasts that had blocked their way earlier by fighting each other were gone.

　All that remains is to defeat the Emperor of Lemuria.

　I'm sorry, but you can't go any further.
　Please leave us.

　Two women stood in front of Raus I. One was the Emperor of Lemuria.
　One was Carolina Jullianos, Empress of the Lemurian Empire.
　And the other is ......

　You're the ...... Nightmare kid from that time.
　"In case you're wondering, I have a name, Nia Lucarios.

　I have a name, Nia Lucarios." Nia cowered her shoulders.
　In the event that you've got a lot of problems, the word "nightmare" can no longer be a weak point for you.

　"Your Majesty the King.
　We'll take it from here.

　Two members of Raus I's entourage stepped forward.

　I'll leave it to you. ...... Aside from the Nightmare, don't kill the Empress. Keep her alive as long as you can!

　With that, Raus I ran off.
　Karolina and Nia try to chase after Raus I. ......

　Two members of Raus I's entourage stand in his way.

　We will not stand in the way of His Majesty the King.
　"Let me be the first to ask you to dance, Nia Lucarios.

　Karolina and Nia readied their swords.

　Karolina and Nia set up their swords. "Then we'll cut you down and go after Raus I.
　"Are you sure?　I'm a pretty good dancer.



　It's like a shonen manga. The one where the main character's friends leave one by one to deal with the enemy leaders. The one where the main character's friends leave the game one by one to deal with the enemy leaders. The one where the main character's friends and enemy leaders spend months fighting each other, so by the time the fight between the main character and the last boss starts, you're already bored.
　I don't know what you're talking about. Emperor Lemuria.

　While the two were talking, ......
　Five marines who had formed a circle around the Emperor of Lemuria attacked Raus I at once with their swords pointed at him.

　Raus I swung the long sword in his hand and blew the five away.



　I guess we're out of the way now.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find it at .......

　Without waiting for Emperor Lemuria's words, Raus I swung his sword down.
　I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to do.

　I see you're here. Well, so do I.

　The Emperor of Lemuria, who had caught Raus I's sword, smiled fearlessly.