Yuto was closing in just before Mattoo's unit.

　After checking the third point to get the location of the enemy's abilities, Yuto was unable to get through to the radio and quickly moved to the main body of Matuu's escort unit. However, shortly after that, they felt the impact of a tremendous explosion and tried to steer towards it.
　This was because Mizuho and Marion thought that they were fighting in the direction of that impact sound.
　However, moreover, right after that, they saw three signal bullets that seemed to belong to Mathew's unit shot in succession from the direction they were originally heading. Moreover, we could see that those signal bullets were not directly above us, but were clearly shot in our direction.

(Is that... maybe to me?)

　Yuuto was troubled for a moment. The sound of impact just now was clearly the result of a great skill clash between two people with abilities. If that was the case, then Mizuho and the others should be fighting over there.
　But then, what was the meaning of the signal bullets?　Normally, you don't fire three signal bullets in a row from the same place.

　Yuto thinks.........
　I don't know why, but the radio is not working. Perhaps an unforeseen situation is happening to Mizuho and the others. It's most likely due to the enemy's big youkai demon. But the purpose of this operation is to destroy the enemy's ability. And in order to carry out the operation, we need information from Yuto. Because of the lack of radio communication, Mizuho and the others must be wondering how they will be able to meet up with Yuto.
　If that's the case........then what's the point of the signal bullets.......

(There's a good chance Mizuho is over there!)

　With that thought in mind, Yuto continued to run in the direction the signal bullets had gone up. And as they got closer to the troops, this idea changed to confidence. He could sense a powerful spiritual force converging from the direction where the signal bullets had gone up.
　Because of this, there was almost no time loss in terms of Mizuho and Yuto joining up. Mizuho's quick wits had paid off.

(This spiritual power is Mizuho!　So, that was the sound of impact from the battle earlier, Marion!　Why are we splitting up?　And Marion is the front line?　(Then what about this convergence of power, Mizuho-san?

　What the hell is going on with Yuto?　I think.

(The signal bullet just now was Mizuho-san telling me her location. So that means........this convergence of power is what I believed was coming and started preparing for the big move!　(Then all I have to do is...)

　While running, Yuto took out a map with a hand that wasn't held by Yuehaku of Tsubagatana's Yi Bai. He then checked the predicted point where the enemy abilities would be and where Mizuho would be.

(It's around 750 meters south-southeast from where Mizuho is!　There's no guarantee that the enemy won't move. (I'll take Mizuho-san already!

　Ahead of Yuto, the wall of the mountain forest ended and an open road came into view.
　Yuto jumped out of the mountainous forest at once, and as soon as he came out onto the mountainous road where Mattoo's troops were, he could see where he could feel Mizuho's power.
　Ruiho was right near where Yuto had jumped out.
　Mizuho and Yuto immediately meet each other's eyes.

''Yuto!''

I know!　Mizuho!　Let me know as we move!　I'll take you to the location of the enemy!　And get ready for the big move!

　Yuto ran up to Mizuho without slowing down his running speed.

''I'm ready to go!　Where is the enemy?　You know what?　Hey!　Huh!

Sorry!　I'm going to take Mizuho like this!　Just bear with me for a minute!

　When Yuto came to Mizuho at a high speed, he picked up Mizuho with both hands as if to pick her up. Mizuho had never imagined that she would be taken to the enemy's place while being held in a princess hug, so she panicked.

(This is how you move!　(Hi, Yuto's face is close...)

'Mizuho-san!　I'm in a hurry and you're not gonna fall off!　So what's the situation?　Where is Miss Marion?

'Ha!　Yes!　Now.....

　Yuto ran through the troops along the north-south road with Mizuho in his arms, explaining the situation in between. He told Yuto that the radio was gone, that Marion was headed to the enemy's big guns, etc.

''........Okay!　Mizuho-san, then we'll strike a blow at the enemy's ability and immediately head for Marion-san's backup!　I think Mizuno made the right decision!　Let's hope our predictions are right the rest of the way. We won't waste this time that Mr. Marion has made!

　Mizuho looked up at Yuto's face while holding him as he was moving at high speed, putting his hands around Yuto's neck to prevent him from falling off. The words of that Yuto right now seem to be just a statement of determination while hiding the fact that he is worried about Marion. However, Mizuho could see that it was the same feeling that Yuto had for himself.

''Yeah!　We're gonna put him down!　Is the enemy as expected?

'Yes!　As long as they aren't moving, there's more than a 90% chance the enemy will be in a position south-southeast of your unit!



　Nguyen gave Theintan the instructions from Ruiho to Theintan and stayed close to the armored car with Matou. Theintan ordered all the troops to retreat as instructed by Ruiho and concentrated his forces around Matou, and then he had his allies gather around Matou's armored car one after another to prepare for an attack from the enemy.
　The enemy's demons were already sporadic in their attacks, so there were enough of them in Matou's escort force. Teintan called out to Nguyen, who was looking in the direction that Zuiho was in, as if he were praying.

''Gwen, thank you for your efforts.''

Ha!　Captain Teintan!

Now, this one will be able to manage if it keeps up. And what about Shitenji-sama and the others?

Those men were tasked with escorting His Excellency Mathew........

Hmm..... So?

What?

'So how is Shitenji-sama doing?　There must be a reason why they don't come here?

　Very cold........For a moment, Nguyen thought that against Theintan, but Theintan is the commander of the entire convoy. He reconsiders that he wants to know as much as possible about the battle situation.

''Yes I don't know what kind of operation it is, but it seems that Doumori-san is trying to determine the location of the enemy's abilities. Sitenji-san seemed to be waiting for that report. We've run out of radios, and it seems our top priority is to join them.

You're trying to determine the location of the enemy's...

　Teintan raised one eyebrow.





''I don't know ... but Sitenji-sama was already preparing to attack. ........It seemed that Sitenji-san believed that he could join us.

....

　Gwen clenches her fist and clenches her rifle.

'That boy, those girls are really........a big deal.......oh!　Mr. Gecko!

　Suddenly, Nguyen exclaims in surprise, mixed with joy. Teintan also quickly shifts his gaze in the direction that Nguyen is looking at, and he sees a boy coming towards us at a high rate of speed next to a line of troop vehicles that are stopped along the road. Yuto is running at a speed that I can't believe he's holding Mizuho up with both hands, sometimes jumping over obstacles.

''That was........''

　Teintan understood that Mizuho and the others had joined them. Beside him, Nguyen waved his hand and shouted loudly to Mizuho and the others.

''Doumori-san!''

Yeah?　That's Mr. Nguyen and Mr. Thein Tan!

'What?　Ah........ugh!

　Mizuho also noticed Gwen, but more importantly, she couldn't help but blush with embarrassment at being seen in this princess hug.

''Doumori-san!　Let them buzz the enemy!

　Yuto replies without slowing down his movement speed.

''Mr. Nguyen!　I understand!

　Teintang shouted loudly to Yuto and the others who were about to walk past him like that.

''Mr. Dou Dou Dou!　Do you know where the enemy is?!

　Yuto replies to Theintan's question.

''For the most part!''

　Yuto and the others continue to run past Nguyen and the others. Thein Tan's eyes widened at Yuto's reply and he raised his voice even more.

''Where are you!?''

　Yujin didn't answer Thein Tan's question, and Yujin's back with Ruiho in his arms quickly became small. Teintan glared sharply at his back, and Nguyen looked away with cheering eyes.
　But.........without looking back, Yuto pointed the sword he was holding.......upwards......and made a gesture of pointing with a chomp-chomp gesture.
　Teintan noticed the gesture and his eyes widened.

(Ha!　Did you just ... point ... up ... up?　Up ... up in the air?　No way!　(That kid!)

　Teintan suddenly ran out and straddled the military motorcycle that was placed nearby and quickly started the engine and went after Yuto and the others.

''Captain!　Where!

　Nguyen is surprised by Thein Tan's actions, who is supposed to be in command of the entire squad, and raises his voice. But instead of replying to that, Theintan follows after Yuto....
　Teintan raises his voice alone as he drives his motorcycle in the direction that Yuto was headed.

''Neesbeck-sama!　Mr. Kneesbeck!



'Ha!　I'm sorry!　But!　A little boy dispatched by the agency has got our position and is on his way!

"Foolishness my location cannot be determined. This fool do not bother me with trivialities I am summoning Garum now. I'm sending him to you after I slaughter the little exorcist girl. Things are already in their final phase. What can you do about that now with the agency's rank D inferior ability?"

Dear Mr. Kneesbeck!　Oh, perhaps!　No, no.

".......... Say it........."

I asked him where he claimed to have identified the boy, and he said, "That boy!

"........."

Up ... up in the air!

"Up in the air?!"

'Yes!　The boy wasn't looking for Master Niz Beck in the first place!　It's possible that the little bastard had his sights set on Master Mizgard from the beginning!

　Teintan didn't know where he was, as he had never been informed of the whereabouts of Mizgard, as well as Niesbeck. But he knew that Nizbek and Mizgard were working together in some way. And I've seen Mizgard disappear or float in the air. So when Yuto pointed to the sky above him, it hit me.
　That's when he was forced to cut off the telepathic message from Nizbek. Teintan told him what he needed to tell him and followed the footsteps of Yuto and the others.



　Theintan is an old-timer under Matou's direct command. Every time Mat-u emerged and rose through the ranks, Theintang was promoted to match him.
　Theintang's loyalty to Matou is strong, and his commanding ability was valued and he was treated as Matou's staff officer.
　However... one day, on his way home, Theintan is attacked by a group of deformed demons and taken prisoner.

　Teintan was taken captive by Nizbeck and taken to a dimly lit room lit only by candles. At that point, Teintan went on a rampage, cursing his opponent and being dragged before Lokiarum without a trace.
　Teintan had the mental strength to withstand any kind of torture. In some cases, he considered choosing death.
　However, as soon as Theintan was stared at by an old man named Lokiarum there, he was put in an unusual state, where his body was completely immobile, he could not breathe, and his consciousness remained clear only.

　Lokiarum looked at Theintan and laughed, then mumbled something as he approached Theintan and lightly placed his index finger on Theintan's forehead.
　Teintan looked at it with only clarity of consciousness. It was Lokiarum's finger sinking noiselessly into Teintan's forehead. Teintan couldn't even raise his voice, he could only watch Lokiarum's fingers stir his brain. Then Teintan's consciousness went dark.

　Teintan woke up. At that moment, Teintan felt fine. It was an indescribable feeling of elation, as if he was free from all the annoyances. Had he ever felt such a good feeling before?　And I feel so grateful and loving for the people who made me feel this way.
　At that moment, Theintan hears a voice in his head........

'Our faithful servant, Theintan........'

　Theintan cringed with emotion at those words alone and fell flat.
　The next day came, and Theintan went off to serve under Mattoo's command as if nothing had happened.



　Yujin and the others were riding along the north-south road.

''Yujin!　You're not there yet!　I can't wait for you to let me down... maybe?

'We're almost there!　I'm going into the woods now!　Just get ready to unleash your big move, Mizuho-san!

It's already done!　For heaven's sake you shouldn't be a little nervous either.

'What?　I'm nervous too, okay?　I'm the one who set up this operation, and I feel responsible for it...

"...haha, that's enough. Hurry up.

Okay!

　Saying that, Yuto jumps into the mountain forest on the left side from the road.

''Yuto I was wondering earlier, what is that sword?　Did you have one of those?

''Oh, this is my beloved sword's ETIbai. I usually hide it.

'Where are you hiding it?　No, more importantly, you....

''Yeah I wasn't hiding it, but I guess I'm more of a swordsman, which is more accurate...''

"Well, okay, you'll be able to explain it all to me later. You are a... lot of things.

"Haha..... Hm?　Okay!　We're almost there!

OK!　I'm here to vent my resentment of what I've been up to!

　Saying that, Mizuho supplies the spirits in control of the concocted spiritual power.

(Spirits........lend me strength.)

　Yuto is surprised to see Mizuho's body begin to glow with a bong in his arms.

(This......... Great!　(I feel a power that is second to none, even to the spirit wizards in the demon world!

I'm here!

　Yuto jumped into the front of a slightly open and grass-covered area in the mountain forest and landed on his feet. Finally, when he put Mizuho down, Mizuho unclasped her hands from holding onto Masato's neck with a bit of regret.
　Then Yuto and Mizuho hid themselves in a tree at the edge of the open space in front of them.
　Mizuho tightens her face.

''Yuto........the enemy...?''

　Yuto pointed his index finger upwards in response to Mizuho's question.

''Right above that grassy bush..........''