The sword roared and came at her.
　Nia dodged it with a slight twist of her body.
　The second blow, which followed, was caught by the knife in her left hand.

　And ......
　He took the knife from the hem of his right hand and threw it at the man.
　Just in time, the man flicks it back.

　It's as if you can see the future.
　No, I don't. Just ......

　Nia's knife clashes with the man's sword, and a high-pitched metallic sound echoes.

　I'm just getting the hang of it. I'm just getting the hang of it. ...... It's not hard to figure out where to put the force, how much, and in what direction, and how it moves.

　It's not difficult.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　But ......
　It was the man who was being hunted down.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help.

　...... I never thought I'd have to play my trump card against a young woman like you. You win. You've won. ...... You're the one who's going to die, though.

　At the same time as the man muttered this, ......
　The man's body enlarged.

　His muscles swelled and his face took on the appearance of a wolf.
　His clothes were torn off and instead thick fur covered his entire body.

　This is a technique that only warbeasts - one in a thousand - are capable of.
　It is beastification.

　"Die ！！！！
　"Huh!

　The man's sword roared as it came at Nia, trying to cut her in two.
　The man's sword snarled at her, trying to cut her in two. Near tried to catch it with her knife, but ......
　The man then tries to follow up with another attack.

　The man raises his sword for a further attack.
　Nia seized the opportunity and quickly threw a knife from her right hand.

　But the man only swung his hand lightly and the knife was flicked away.
　The knife that Near threw ended up slicing the man's skin a little, making only a small wound.

　"The absurd ......
　This is the power of the warbeast race, and proof that we warbeasts are the greatest race of all time, young lady.

　Every time the man swung his sword, Nia was cornered.
　Nia fights back every now and then, but all the knives she throws do little more than slice through the man's skin and don't do much damage.

　This is the last time!
　"Agh!

　Finally, Near's energy runs out, and the knife leaves his left hand.
　The knife spun around and stabbed the deck in the distance.

　The Nightmare is no match for the Warbeast. This is the difference in race. We warbeasts are the strongest race in the world.
　"...... I see, I understand. It is true that the Nightmare race is the lower race and the Warbeast race is the superior race.

　Nia acknowledged the man's words.
　But ......

　But that doesn't prove that you are stronger than me. ...... Isn't it time you reached your limit?
　...... I don't know what you're talking about.
　Did you think I didn't notice?　Your legs are wobbly.

　Near said, ......
　The man was not able to resist, but he was able to push the man's body lightly.

　The man collapsed, unable to resist.

　You lost because you didn't consider the possibility that the knife was poisoned and didn't avoid it properly.
　"......, you have won completely.

　The man fainted.
　I'm not sure what to say.

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this. In addition, your judgment will be impaired. As I read in the ...... book. Hmmm... maybe it's a case of heaven gives no two ways about it?





　Meanwhile, at the time ......

　The warbeast supremacy, hmm, what a joke.

　Karolina swings her sword.
　Every time she does, the man is driven into a corner.

　The difference in size between Karolina and the warbeast man is obvious.
　The man is much larger and has more muscle mass than he appears to have.

　But ......
　In reality, the man was defeated by Karolina.
　This is despite the fact that he is a beast.

　I'm sure you're not the only one. You are no match for the Elves.
　"Oh, you .......

　The man bites his lip in frustration at Karolina's cold words.

　The warbeast is certainly superior to any other race in physical ability.
　The only exceptions are the elves, who are known as the "best of the best".



　The Elves are the pinnacle of all human ...... and primate species.
　Wisdom.
　Appearance.
　Sight.
　Hearing.
　Sense of smell.
　Life span.
　Magic.
　Arm strength.

　The world's strongest hunting monkeys.
　The world's strongest hunting ape. That's the race called the Elves.

　"The average grip of an elf is 150. The average warbeast has a grip of one hundred and fifty. The average grip strength of a warbeast is over three hundred. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I want to advocate for the supremacy of the warbeast. .........

　Carolina swings her sword down.
　The man manages to catch it.

　Every bone and muscle in the man's body creaks, and the wooden deck makes an unpleasant noise.

　Our magic power is enough to override such a trivial difference.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
　I'm sure you've heard of the supremacy of the warbeast race and how they treat everything they can't do as cowardly.

　Theoretically, any race can use spirit contract magic.
　The important thing is to make a contract with a genie, and it doesn't matter what race you are.

　However, in reality, only the elves, and those who are close to pure blood, are able to use spirit contract magic.

　The reason is the amount of magic power.

　For example, Eligos.
　It takes an enormous amount of magical power to maintain this spirit, which laughs at and twists the laws of physics to allow it to freely change the size of its mass in relation to its target.

　It's virtually impossible for anyone other than an elf to wield a 72-pillar class spirit.

　"Okay, tell that to the warbeasts in the afterlife.

　Karolina raised her sword again.

　"The Elves are the greatest race of all time. Do you understand?

　The sound of metal breaking echoed across the battlefield, and the fresh blood that spurted from the man stained Carolina's body red.





　The sword wielded by Hercule and the sword wielded by Raus I clashed against each other with a violent metallic sound.
　At present, Hercule is the one who is pushing.
　Both of them have inherent magic that strengthens their physical abilities, so the difference in race is really apparent.

　It's a good thing I'm an elf. It's no wonder they're the best of their kind.
　"I am honored by your praise. Does this mean you're dropping your warbeast supremacy?
　No way. Do you believe that strength alone determines the superiority of a race?
　No, of course not.

　If that's the case. Then the best primate is the gorilla. 　
　Well, maybe humans are stupid creatures compared to peaceful gorillas.

　I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to call this one.

　Raus I's body begins to swell.
　He's turning into a beast.

　"I'm sorry, but I'm not smart enough to wait for you.

　Hercule swings his sword and tries to take the fight to Raus I before he finishes his beastification, but ......
　I'm sorry.

　I'm sorry, but it's not that difficult to fight while beastly.

　As soon as Raus I finishes his beastification, the odds turn in Raus I's favor.
　Hercule is being pushed further and further into a corner.

　And ......
　At last, Hercule's sword flew through the air.

　"This is the end!
　"No, I'm sorry, but I don't want to die. Asmodeus, Citri!

　The next moment, Raus I was holding his head.
　Something stirred in his head.

　Nausea and pain hit him at the same time.

　It is difficult to hallucinate in a situation where you cannot concentrate in battle against an opponent with high mental defenses.
　But when he was confident of victory and relaxed, ......
　It is possible to make them feel uncomfortable enough to temporarily slow down their attack.

　"d*mn, that was a trick!　I'm not sure what to do.　That's all demon contract magic is!

　Raus I swung his sword down at Hercule, enduring the discomfort.

　That's it!
　"Oh, it's over. You are.

　Raus I felt something land on his head.
　And then he was unconscious.





　Carolina, that was good timing.
　"One wrong move and I'd be dead, Your Majesty. I told you to run if you were in danger.
　I trusted you.

　Hercule winked at Karolina.


　Karolina looks dumbfounded.

　Then Hercule put his hand on the head of Raus I, who had been hit from behind by Karolina.

　I'm going to use Asmodeus' magic to put him to sleep for now. ...... I guess that's a win.
　"Somehow, we won.




　The Chelda Navy, having lost its commander, Raus I, has completely lost control.
　In the beginning, the navy's skill level was not very high, so it was completely crushed. ...... Many ships were captured by the Lemurian Navy.

　On this day, the kingdom of Cerda lost both its king and its navy.
　And ......
　This meant that there was no one left who could help the Knights of Lhosa.



　The Battle of Rosa

　The Lemurian Empire vs. the Kingdom of Cerda

　Lemurian Empire

　Main commanders: ...... Hercule I, Christos Audias, Karolina Yulianos, (Nia Lucarios)

　Force: 150 galleys of various sizes.

　Damage: 30 ships, remaining: 120 ships


　Kingdom of Cerda

　Main commander: ...... Raus I

　Strength: 180 galleys of various sizes.

　Damage: 100 (captured) Remaining: 10
　　　　　70 ships (sunk)


　Result: Victory for the Lemurian Empire
　Effect: A significant decrease in the power of the Kingdom of Chelda. Increase in the leadership of Emperor Hercule in the Western World. The rescue of the Knights of Rosa becomes hopeless.

　Historical Significance The Lemurian Empire seized control of the Album Sea for the first time in hundreds of years and regained its supremacy.