Few people knew exactly what had happened.

An unexpected turn of events from a spectacular match befitting of a tournament of warriors had the place in the Martial Emperor Festival in an uproar.
It was not uncommon for a criminal organization with a grudge to attack the contestants, but there had never been a case where a criminal organization had invaded the venue.

The contestants in the Martial Arts Festival are all heroes of various professions and races, but they are all one-hit wonders. How arrogant can you be to show up in the midst of all those people?

The perimeter of the spectator stands. Radric Atrum Zebrudia, who was watching the game from one of the highest and most distant guest seats, was one of those who correctly perceived the situation.

'The fox ............ has appeared. How dare you show up in front of so many people--how fearless.

'I didn't think you'd barge into the match .......'

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The Shadow Fox of the Nine Tails is a criminal organization with an extremely high level of secrecy. Although the reality of the organization is slowly becoming known these days, there are still many who are unaware of its existence.
Zebuldiah was the one who had a lot of information in that sense. Although there were only two of them, they had avoided attacks by such people, and their investigations were proceeding in private.

Ladrick muttered to himself at the masks worn by the attackers.

'That man's fox mask--it's the same as the one I saw in the treasure house.

'I guess the rumors that he is related to the treasure house are true.

The lost inn we encountered on the way to the last meeting was a mysterious and instinctively terrifying treasure house.
There are no small number of organizations in the past and present that deceive people in the name of gods. One of the reasons why Zebrudia has become such a large country is because of the destruction of the treasure hall [Star Temple] that once existed in the place where the capital is currently located.
It was quite possible that the organization that bore the name of the fox had something to do with the lost inn.

Franz and the other knights accompanying him as guards were tense.

'But to be hit by that much lightning and remain unharmed--you're quite skilled.

'There must be some kind of connection.

There was a lot of dust and smoke in the hall, and visibility was poor, but from the dignitary's seat we could see the situation to some extent.

Krach Andrich's lightning attack had indeed hit the foxface.

Lightning magic is a hero's magic. It is quite difficult to learn, but it is very powerful. Although he had a joking name like Krach Andrich, his ability was certainly worthy of this Martial Emperor Festival.

And yet, in the face of the attack, the fox mask remained unconcerned. His costume was a little burned, but his appearance showed no damage.

The fact that he could take the attack that blew away the "Thousand Transformations", which is also said to boast absolute protection, is proof that his ability exceeds that of a level 8 hunter.


''But the [Thousand Transformations] seems to be unharmed...''


Franz countered. His voice was filled with a mixture of emotions towards the Thousand Transformations he had teased so much, and the feeling that he could not afford to fall behind the criminal organization.

But you're right, what you say is true.
The Thousand Transformations, which had once fallen to the ground under the golden spear, now stood before the foxface unharmed.

For a moment, he thought he had been defeated by Krach Andrich, but what was that? I couldn't even see the moment when he stood in front of the fox mask.

Either way, the battlefield was now filled with two unknowns, two inhumanly skilled men facing each other.

The fact that he had conceded the victory was probably part of his plan.
The foxface that had attacked Krahi immediately was now looking at Krai warily.


'It's like absolute defense versus super recovery.


The fox mask's attack was invisible. There was no lightning, no fire. Thanks to the dust in the air, a glimpse of its power could be seen in the air flow, but if nothing had happened, the attack would not have even been detected.
Krahi was caught in the attack and fell behind Cry. His hand was still holding his staff and he was still conscious, but his limbs were bent in the wrong direction. He won't be able to fight anymore.

--It's going to be a long fight.

At that moment, Franz, who was receiving a report from one of the guards, said.

'Your Majesty, I've requested the mobilization of security. But, as I said, we don't have that many men.

'Cleats. You're reluctant to pay.

From the beginning, the management of the Martial Emperor Festival had been skeptical of the fox's intervention. In addition to the fact that the modus operandi of the opponent is too clever, it is also because the organization's existence is not yet known to the public. Even the Empire does not know the entire operation of this attack.

We advised them in advance to increase the number of guards, but it seems that they did not accept.

Originally, the Martial Emperor Festival was a dangerous festival, and a good number of soldiers had been mobilized.

The reason why no one had yet entered the battlefield was because they had witnessed the too fierce battle with Krahi.
Those of the class that are allowed to participate in the Martial Emperor Festival are not simple opponents that can be defeated by having the right numbers. In fact, if they tried to seize the thundering Kulahi, a considerable number of soldiers would be killed or injured.

In addition, if we knew the opponent's modus operandi, we could take countermeasures, but the foxface's attack method is a complete mystery.

If we were in Zebrudia, we could prepare our troops for the damage, but even the emperor of a large country has a limited number of troops he can bring with him to other countries.

'I've placed the soldiers I brought with me in various places in the hall. I won't miss them.'

'............ good.'

Franz's expression was a little frustrated. If he had fallen from the sky, then the man must be able to fly. It's pretty hard to track him.
The troops he had brought with him were all elite, but they would not stand a chance against that foxface.

'I've asked the contestants to help. I'm not sure how far they'll go. ......'

Whether or not they could capture that fox mask depended on the power of the Thousand Transformations and the contestants.

High ranking hunters tend to have large scale attacks. If you simply enter, you might even get in the way.

If they were party members who always worked together, they would have no problem combining, but strangely enough, the members at the "Footprints of the Beginning" table seemed to be watching the situation calmly.

There was not a trace of anxiety in their faces, and it was clear that they had absolute trust in their leader.

Or is it possible that their plan will be ruined if they enter the room carelessly?




The foxface says in a grave voice.


I've been thinking that ...... is unnatural. It was different from the image of a declaration of war. You're the real thing, aren't you?

'............'.

But it's just one more thing to do.

The "thousand changes" said nothing. He just smiled.

His eyes were looking straight at the fox mask without taking a stance. A different kind of arrogance from the fox mask.


Then, for the first time, the Thousand Transformations spoke up.

'First of all, let me apologize. I didn't expect this to happen.


His eyes were firmly fixed on the fox mask, but his words were probably meant for Kulahi.
There were things that even the devil's adventurers didn't understand,......, but with Krahi in complete control of the lightning, it was no wonder that he thought he could win.

'One or two, it doesn't make a difference. Repent for daring to fight, and die.'

The fox mask's voice was quiet, but it held an unfathomable hatred.

The [Thousand Transformations] blinked for a moment at his words, but then said in a dumbfounded voice.




'...... Don't be so mad. I'm sorry, too. I'm sure I was joking too much, but let me tell you something--I think there were problems with your organizational structure too.

'! I'm sorry, but I don't know what to do.


The fox face was in a panic. And then... the heavens flashed.

A huge thunderbolt falls.

A sound that shakes the air. Light. The scale of the lightning was the same as the previous ones, but there was definitely a soul in that strike.

The lightning pierced not the fox's face, but the Thousand Transformations.
The unexpected sight took my breath away. Franz's eyes widened, too.

At the impact, the fox mask stepped back.
However, the Thousand Transformations was hit by a thunderbolt from above, like a divine judgment, and remained unfazed in the light.



Krahi's arms, which had been raised so high, fell as if he had run out of strength.

The [Thousand Transformations] was silent for a while, but then said apologetically.




'I apologize, can you please ...... forgive me?'





'I see. ...... It's certainly different from the fake, it seems. But can you still be calm when you see this?



A man with a fox mask pulls a sword from his waist. The man with the fox face pulls a sword from his waist.



'Stupid ...... earth key! I'm sure it was in the possession of the Thousand and One Changes.

The key of the earth is a destructive weapon that has destroyed many countries and civilizations in the past. According to the literature, its power can split the earth, the sea, and the sky, and surpass all existing weapons.

Because of the enormous amount of magic power it requires, the treasure tool was, on the contrary, safe, but now it was supposed to be recharged by the [Thousand Transformations].


''Ah! Franz, have the mage prepare a defensive spell!

I quickly stood up and gave the order. I don't know how that treasure ended up in the hands of the enemy, but that's not what I should be thinking about right now.

As long as that treasure is in the hands of the fox mask, evacuation is already pointless. No one knows what's going on, but if we delay, we'll all die.
No, even if we don't die, if that treasure is effective, not to mention Cleet and Zebrudia, the civilization of this continent will be destroyed.

We have prepared mages skilled in defensive magic for this pattern, but will they be able to prevent it?

At that moment, one of the guards who had been sent to guard the venue came rushing into the dignitary's seat, out of breath.



'Commander, there's been an attack! People in fox masks are attacking His Highness Princess Murina!

'What the hell?

Franz received the report with a grim face, but he immediately looked at Murina.
Murina also blinked her eyes anxiously. The nobles from other countries who were sitting in the nearby noble seats were looking at the Zebrudia noble seats to see what was going on.

Then the Kingsguard took a deep breath and gave a precise report.



'...... that .................. is engaged with His Highness the Niseumulina.'