(Did you find the second point?　That trick?　What the hell are you two communicating about?　(Isn't that little boy running around aimlessly looking for Master Niesbeck?

　Teintan frowns and listens to the radio exchange between Mizuho and Yuto. Teintan casually adjusts the frequency of his own radio to the frequency used by Yuto and the others.
　It is decided that there are three radio frequencies used by Mattoo's escort units, including the main one. Each time, the frequency is changed for each operation, but it is shared with all the troops in advance. Teintan looks for the frequency that Yuto and the others are using, but the conversation of Yuto and the others does not enter into those three frequencies.

(Kuh!　(These guys ... they're changing frequencies)

　Teintan clucked his tongue.
　And he had a bad feeling about the boy with the affable tone of voice (Hanashikicho), as suspicion began to rise.

(If this is what he was aiming for, then I wonder if the strategy the boy talked about is true... if so, he's a little boy who can't eat very well!

　Teintan's face twisted in displeasure without hesitation when he got that far into his thoughts.

''Teintan-san!

'Yes, sir!　What is it?　Shitenji-sama.

　Teintan is suddenly spoken to by Mizuho and is surprised to see her stand up straight.
　The normally calm captain of the guards looked doubtful for a moment, to the dismay of his normally calm bodyguard captain, but then he told Teintan of Yuto's warning earlier.

''Teintan-san!　The enemy may summon a powerful demon!　Alert all units!

'What?　The enemy?　Is that...?

'Yes!　Enemy summons seem to be reducing the number of long range attack types!　That could be a foreshadowing of the big one being summoned!

....

Mr. Thetan?

'Oh!　No!　Yes, sir. I will immediately alert all units!

'Nice to meet you!　If you see a demon that looks like it, call me right away!　And call your units back!　We'll take care of that one!

　Teintan nodded and instructed all the troops to that effect with the radio he already had in his hand.

(How ... did you know that?)　(This sharpness ... not this girl's ...)

　Teintan had formed a joint front with Ruiho and the others on many occasions. From the way Mizuho and the others have been, they had never been able to predict the enemy's next move this quickly with the slightest movement on the battlefield.
　But now I sense in these girls a tenacious fighting style that comes from a strong sense of purpose and understanding of the situation. The most important thing in battle is a solid purpose and priority, and the resourcefulness to secure those things at any given moment.

　Teintan quickly realized that this resourcefulness was lacking when he fought with these girls. He also found out that it was an inexperienced grasp of the situation, mainly due to lack of experience. No matter how strong each individual is, unless the whole team works together, their individual strengths will not be realized on the battlefield.
　When Theintan realized this, he chuckled quietly.
　They are easy to take advantage of.

　But that's not the case now. They have a better grasp of the situation and are quicker to make their next move than these two.
　So what's different from the last time?　

(You don't think it's... that little boy?　(A mere rank D youngster?

'Shitenji-sama, I've just instructed you. However, you have a good understanding of the situation. You are very good at your job. Now we can avoid any unnecessary loss of troops.

No, we're still speculating. But I would ask you to exercise extreme caution. That guy's gut is telling a lot.

　At the word "that guy," Theintan's eyes narrow for a moment, but he quickly returns to his usual expression.

''I understand!　Speaking of which, where is Master Du?　Are we likely to find the location of the enemy?

No, not yet, but he said he's close to figuring it out. If he says so, then we're in the right place!　Please maintain the front line somehow!

Yes, sir!　We will do everything in our power to hold off the enemy.

Please!

　As Mizuho said this, the eight gargoyles ran to the south of the troops that were closing in on them. Teintan stared at it with a wrinkled brow.

''I can figure it out, you say?　That boy....what the hell is he thinking...

　Yesterday, Yuto had told Teintan that he was going to run around and find the summoner. Teintan's current conversation with Mizuho made him change his mind that Yuto was acting with an agenda. But I don't know what that aim is.

(In the meantime, should I contact Nizbeck-sama?)

　However, according to Neesbeck's instructions, contact from Thetan is strictly limited to the minimum necessary during the operation. Besides, according to Neesbeck, it was boldly stated that he would never be able to find his place. It's hard to get in touch with them now that we don't even know what Yuto and the others are up to.

''Abominable little bastard!　What the hell were you thinking!

　Theintan forgot that he had his men around him and spat it out, causing his men to look at him in surprise. Realizing this, Theintan hurriedly put on his appearance and began to command his troops!

We must avoid suspicion. Command the troops with all my might, that's what Master Knezbeck ordered.

　In fact, Theintan's command up to now was reasonable. Hence, his subordinates' confidence in him.
　However, no one had any way of knowing that it was an enemy summoner's order.......



　Mizuho stood at the arrowhead of the allied troops and cleaved off the enemy gargoyles with a vacuum wind. The morale of the allies behind him was further boosted by his performance.
　However, right now, a strange feeling took over Mizuho's mind.

(Why...?　Why did I just say...................that her intuition is good.

　Something about the frustrating sensation of being reminded at any moment, Mizuho clutched her own two arms tightly as her allies cheered behind her.......