Ten minutes after Nina left Yuto, she changed into her light clothes and got ready and came out in front of the large entrance of the Mattoo mansion.
　Right now, the garden of the Matou mansion had become the operational headquarters for intercepting enemy demons, and many soldiers were running around to the right and left. The physicality of the situation was enough to give Nina a graphic picture of the atmosphere of the battlefield, and Nina slapped both of her own cheeks with her hands with a pang.
　Removing what little weakness remained within herself, Nina looked around the vast garden with her still swollen eyes and saw Mizuho and Marion talking to Mathew, who was wearing sunglasses, and Aroucaune, who was waiting behind them.
　Nina then unconsciously walked in the direction of where Matou and the others were, looking for the boy, who must be somewhere in this garden.

'Oh, Miss Nina!　This way, sir!

　Aroucaune noticed Nina approaching here and greeted her with a very relieved and loud voice.
　At the sound of Aroucaune's voice, Mathew, Mizuho, and Marion also turned to face Nina.

''I'm sorry for being so late, Alokaune, and your father as well.......''

　Mattoo turned his head to Nina and nodded.

'Mm....'

　At that moment, Mathew, wearing his sunglasses, said nothing more.
　Nina could hardly remember her father Mathew ever wearing sunglasses.
　But in those ill-fitting sunglasses, Nina felt that she had caught a glimpse of what was going on in her heart at the death of Guarin, a man who must have been a very important part of her father's life, and her heart burned. I was sure that the eyelids behind those sunglasses were as swollen as mine were....

''Well then, General Mathew, as we discussed earlier, I'll be standing by at the front of the enemy demon's expected path. Well then, take care of Marion.

''Yes, I understand. I've already finished my preparations, so take care of yourself, Mizuho-san.

　Mizuho and Marion turned to each other, smiled lightly and nodded at each other.

''Agreed.

　Nina, who was listening to the conversation beside her, reacts with a jerk at the mention of Yuto's name. She couldn't tell from what she just said, but she couldn't help but imagine that the boy she had probably subconsciously searched for earlier would be going to the front lines of this battlefield.
　Then Aroucaune turned his body to Nina.

''Then Miss Nina, over here........''

　Alokaune is dressed in military uniform, but he bows to Nina as reverently as he did as a butler and urges her to move from this place.

''Wait a minute, Aroucaune. Where is Yuto?　Can I have a quick word with you?

　Aroucaunay was silent at Nina's question.

'Alokaune?'

...Master Du Du isn't here.

'What?　What does that mean?　Alokoune. Where did Yuto go?　The city?

....

　Nina's whole body trembled when she saw Aroucaune not replying.
　Now, Nina was caught in a bad feeling that covered her mind.
　The face of the boy who had been in Nina's own room earlier, who hadn't made any accusations about his unreasonable ways, but just listened to her quietly... and told her what she could and should do now, never left Nina's mind.
　When Nina remembered the many words she had said to that Yuto, she would huff and puff.
　I don't think it's possible.
　I don't think it's possible, but.....
　Nina thought of that gentle, troubled smile of the boy who was constantly being swept up in his surroundings.
　In a moment, Nina's body naturally moved and she followed Mizuho, who had been here just a moment ago.
　Nina ran past the surprised Marion and faced Mizuho's back and shouted loudly, which is not like Nina normally does.

'Mizuho!　Mizuho!　Wait!

　Noticing Nina's call, Mizuho turned around to see what was going on and was surprised to see Nina coming up to her, out of breath.

''Nina-san!　What's going on?

'Mizuho-san!　Yuto........where is Yuto-san!

　Mizuho's expression hardens at Nina's impatient questioning....
　Seeing that Mizuho's face, Niina's anxiety increases.
　However, Mizuho smiled to wash away Niina's anxiety.

''That guy, you know, he went to the master who called out this horde of monsters.

Na!

　Nina's bad premonition turned against her in the worst way possible.
　Nina listened to Mizuho's story and was about to run out of the place to chase after Yuto, not wanting to stay like this, when Mizuho grabbed Nina's thin arm.

''Calm down, Nina-san,''

'Mizuho-san!　Let me go!

　Those white, supple arms of Mizuho's were much stronger than they looked, and they wouldn't let go of Nina.

''Nina-san, that guy will be fine.

　Nina snapped at the tense tone of Mizuho's voice.

''What are you talking about!　Mizuho!　I'm listening to you, okay?　He said that this enemy is so strong that even Mizuho and Marion are no match for it. He said that if someone more awesome comes from the agency, Mizuho-san and the others will be replaced!　So it's not like you're a match for me!　You're the third rank D from the bottom, aren't you!

So, relax, Nina. He's fine!

'How can you be so calm, Mizuho-san!　Why didn't you stop him?　This is my fault!　Because I said something too much to Yujin!

Calm down!　Nina!

　Mizuho blackmails Nina. Nina's face contorted at Mizuho's blackmail, revealing her anger and trying to glare at Mizuho's face... and failing.
　Because Mizuho, who had blackmailed her, was smiling at her. And that smile was not an irresponsible smile. It was the smile of a person with certain confidence.

''Yuto, Yuto will be fine.

　Nina finally calmed down as she was mesmerized by Mizuho's smile.

''Why can you say that, Mizuho-san?''

That's because Masato-san said it would be okay. Nina-san.

　Nina looked back, surprised to see Marion join the conversation from behind.
　Then her eyes widened.
　It was a confident smile on that Marion's face that was also devoid of any kind of anxiety.
　Mizuho let go of Nina's arm and spoke to Nina in a gentle tone of voice.

''Hmmm, well, we're talking about high and mighty things too, but at first we were a little nervous too, right?　Oh, I'm a leader, unlike Marion, right?　Don't get me wrong.

"Mizuho-san, it's called tsundere," she said.　I came to Japan to learn.

　Mizuho laughed bitterly as Marion teased her.
　Nina still couldn't keep up with the two of them being too calm.

''But!　Yuto is a rank D....

'But you see, Nina, we know. Rank D? That's a rank that the agency decided for itself. A title like that doesn't mean anything to Yuto.

''Yes........I also found out that with that face, Yuto-san is surprisingly stubborn......''

'True!　You're going to get really cocky!　If it comes to that, then Yuuto is!

....

　Nina couldn't help but stare dumbfounded at Mizuho and Marion, who were talking about Yuto in a natural way under the circumstances. And at the sight of the two of them, Nina felt a chilling sensation deep in her chest.
　Mizuho and Marion turn their faces to Nina and smile at her.

'So, Nina-san, you don't have to worry about Yuto.

'Yes, Nina. So let's do what we can do now. Yuto-san will be fine.

　Mizuho and Marion who say so admonishingly and nod........
　Nina is smiling, she looks at these two and keeps her mouth shut.
　A few moments pass.
　

''........I understand.

　Saying that, Nina was now inwardly confused.
　For some reason, Nina was confused by the fact that she was made to feel envious and yet impatient of Mizuho and Marion, who were now talking about Yuto.

(I wonder... this feeling...)

　Nina was puzzled by this mysterious feeling she had, but she couldn't continue to keep Mizuho and the others here, who would play a major role in this emergency.
　



　Nina looks up with eyes that have regained their strength.

''I'm sorry, Mizuho-san and Marion-san, for taking up your time. As you two said, I'll do what I can to help you while I worry about Yuto's safety. Thank you very much.

　Nina bows to Mizuho and Marion and then turns on her heel and begins to walk towards Aroucaune, who is waiting for her.

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

　Mizuho and Marion both stared at Nina's back for a little while longer.......
　Especially Mizuho, it was.........tremendous, no more than this.......
　A very twitchy face.

'Mamma, Marion did you see that?'

'Yes, Mizuho-san, I saw it, what is it?'

　Marion responds with a smile....
　Using only muscles.

'Besides, I just noticed you said, Yuto, didn't you say?'

Yes, she said. There were no three.

...Marion.

Yes.

When you come back....

Yes, when I get back.

Preach!

'Yes ... it's a big sermon!

　Their dark auras (spiritual power) burst.

　As Mizuho and Marion were releasing their spirit, like Niou, they received an urgent call to Mathew.

''There's movement on the enemy monster!

　Mizuho and Marion huffed at the report and looked at each other.

'Marion, I'm going!　I'll take care of you here!

'Yes!　You take care of yourself, Mizuho!　I'll be on the front lines as well, as the war progresses!

　As they called out to each other, they hurriedly moved away from the place.



　At the same time, Lokiarum grinned at the back of a dimly lit cave in the middle of Mount Gulwa, a very large space lit by countless torches standing at equal intervals on the walls.
　It was a large natural space created by tectonic movements hundreds of millions of years ago.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more information on this topic.
　Lokiarum took off the hooded coat he wore, revealing the eerie geometric patterns drawn as if they were laid out all over his body.

'Mizgard are you ready?'

'Baboon ... okay?　Okay?　Mr. Lokiarum?　Baboon I'm in position?

　This Mizgard that Lokiarum called out to was different in body shape from the Mizgard that Mizuho had buried before.
　That Mizgard was very much larger and fatter than the previous Mizgard, and upon closer inspection, its skin, which had been brown, was sallow and black and rough, as if it had dried up.
　And when Mizgard exposed his upper body to the outside air as well as Lokiarum, there were countless large cut-like marks all over his body, with a very black and thick thread stitched haphazardly into the cuts, which could not be medical grade.

''Kukku, okay, let me show you!

Baboon, yes?

　As Lokiarum instructed, the thick black thread sewn into Mizgard's wounds began to unravel with a shrill sound, spreading black blood from the scars to the area.
　From each large cut, the blood flowed like a small waterfall, reaching the ground.
　Then, Mizgard let out a moaning breath.
　Then.........the wounds all over Mizgard's body gradually opened up. Not only blood, but also a sticky transparent liquid started to mix from those wounds..................All at once, those countless wounds opened wide.
　From the wounds that opened up all over its body, an eyeball of a size that would be impossible for a normal creature to have appeared. Those eyeballs moved erratically with a scurrying motion.......and eventually stopped moving as if they were staring in different directions. Then, light was projected from those eyeballs, and the situation of the city throughout Millimer was projected across 360 degrees diagonally upward and upward with Mizgard at the center.

'Can you see~?　Baboon, I can see all over Millimer~?

'Kukkuk ... hahaha!　Those demons are terrified of these fools!　Foolish incapacitated people who were born without any abilities and devour their lives as a matter of course!　How many gifted people have worked for you behind the scenes in the history of your people, and have scattered to the public eye without a trace!　You incompetent fools!　You will know how sorry my people are!

　Lokiarum spat, his voice spitting out, his face wrinkling into a deeper groove.
　Then he turned his lightless eyes to the image to his right.
　It shows Caliguda, who was the first to flee from the capital city of Napi, and moving through the outskirts of the city in a few vehicles along with a few close guards. They were also accompanied by some of the military leaders in a luxury car.
　The car they were driving was filled with bags and cases filled with precious metals and duralumin cases filled with cash.

How shallow! They have abandoned their people and have only their own desires and self-preservation on their minds.... Such pigs sit at the head of the country.... What triviality!　What a lowliness!　It's a symbol of the folly born of the incompetence and laziness of the people of this country!

　
　Immediately, a formation of countless gargoyles appeared from the sky behind Caliguda's group.
　The Caliguda guards in the image pointed to the rear where the gargoyles appeared, and someone who looked like a commander seemed to be giving instructions to the others.
　There, an overwhelming number of gargoyles attacked the delicately decorated military vehicle that Kaliguda was riding in.
　It was no longer even a fight.
　There was no way to fight them, for originally there were only a few of them, and as soon as the gargoyles arrived right under their noses, the guards fled, leaving Caliguda's vehicle behind.
　Caliguda is shouting something out of the car window with tears and snot dripping from his car window as his proud, directly-managed troops flee without him as his master.
　And then ... just a few seconds later, the footage shows Caliguda's military vehicle, which is attached to hundreds of gargoyles, stops moving, probably due to its overweight.
　Lokiarum loses interest in the footage and reveals his anger.

'It was us you should have worshipped!　Not a pig like this!　We have a gifted one!　That's what's right!　Of course!　It's an attitude towards the gifted!

　Lokiarum looks around at the other images Mizgard is projecting.

'From this, Surt's sword will shake the world!　Let us show the power of our superior species of humanity, the gifted, and let this world, ruled by incompetence, know who is worthy of respect!

　Lokiarum raised his hands and turned his palms to all the images.

'And this deceitful, world-capable agency that flirts with the world!　This sword of Surt's will take care of you all!　Come on, you demons!　We're going to show the world the best show on this dying millennial!

　Starting with these words from Lokiarum, the hordes of demons that had been placed on the outskirts of each of the major cities in Millamar began to move together.
　The movements of the soldiers and civilians in the video are clearly in a hurry.

''Baboon.......show?　Is the show on?　Heehee........

　Mizgard looked in a new direction, laughed, and drooled from his mouth.