The red cloak that catches my 'Super Emperor Splitting Sky' head-on.

　I've been planning to fire my magic flames at Selmet, but I've hastily changed my target.

　However, in the end, he is pushed back.

'Agaaah!

　It seems that the amount of time I had to hold it back with my magic gave me room to evade.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

''Abaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!　Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...!

　I'm short of breath.

　Meanwhile, I'm having a wonderful time rescuing Selmet.

"Dariel-sama...!　Lady Dariel!
"Sorry I'm late coming.

　I would release the restraining magic that was blocking Selmet's limbs.
　It was an easy thing for me to do now, using my aura.

''Dariel-sama.......!　For the sake of someone like me...!　Are you really here for me?
Well, I'm still your employer.

　It's only natural for them to come to my aid.

　The reason why I dared to leave the village as if I had received a fake magic communication that seemed to be forced by Selmet, was to rescue Selmet who was being held captive.

　I'm not going to be the only one who can do this, but I'm going to be the only one who can do it.

　Leaving the protection of the village in the hands of Radey and his team, I could focus on finding Selmeto as best I could.

'To make sure none of them give up.

　And while I was at it, I was also convinced that where Selmet was being held, there was a mastermind behind the crime.
　I don't want to be bothered again and again.
　That's why I'm going to end it all in one fell swoop.

　That's why I've come this far.

So you're the one who was waiting for me.

　The Red Cloaked Monster.
　Our first meeting, I believe.

　But I didn't feel like we'd met before.
　Maybe it's because we had previous information.

"You're the one who put a brainwashing spell on Zester and the others, making them lose Mithril, aren't you?

　I've already heard.
　Even the information I heard from those Zesters Altamir officials who took Zesters away in the Four Heavenly Kings battle.

　I've heard of such blatant features as a red cloak.

''I'd hate to think that there are more than two patrons of such a nasty cloak.
..........

　The red cape remains silent as it faces me.
　He's already lost his right arm in a surprise attack on the sky.

　He's going to have to be in my territory now.

It seems that he's planning a number of crazy things. Let's have you tell us what you're up to. For now, after I've beaten you to a pulp.
..........

　Of course I'm not going to let him get away with it.
　They were the ones who attacked my beloved LUX village. They will pay for it in the form of physical pain.

"By the way, aren't you acquainted with Rosselwy?　My guess is that I don't have a feeling that he's biting on this one either?
..........

　As usual, the red cape doesn't have an ounce of pretense to respond.
　I knew it would have to go through a battering once to get it out of him, whatever it is, right?

"Dear Dariel...!　Dariel-sama........!

　Selmet said while hiding behind me.
　His voice trembled heartily.

　The secret agent's motto is to always have a normal mind. It's rare for her to show such unrest.

'Roselwy was there. He was here. Just a moment ago...!
What?　So it's run off...?

　Well, what to do.
　If we're going to catch him, we'll have to clear out the red cape in front of him as quickly as possible.

　Or we can let him go on the loose and ask the chancellor for political and moral punishment.

　What do we do now...?

No....!　Roselwy is no longer in the world...!

　Huh?

He was eaten by those creatures over there!
Eaten?

　Is that a red cape for a monster?

　It's been bothering me for a while now, but Selmet's gaze at that red cloak isn't directed at humans.
　It only conveyed feelings of fear and evasion.

''What do you mean, Selmet?　Did you eat it?　What does it mean?
It just means what it means!　That guy ate a barrage of roselwy from the head!

　That's ridiculous.
　For a moment I thought it was a lie, but there was no way Selmet would blow such a silly horseshit.
　He's not a thoughtless observer who would make a mistake in looking.

　Then really...?

　The red cloak is still in a cautious posture.
　You'll give her an opening if you keep on talking to her.

"Cernya.
What da...?
Take it. You can't deal with him.

　What are you mumbling to yourself about?

　But the next thing I knew, he jumped at me from the red cloak.

'Oh.'

　I'm the one who will attack you with a Hermes sword.

　You're a mage, but you're a tough guy who challenges me to close combat.
　I'm going to make you regret that decision right away.

　But.........

　I'm sure you'll be able to find it.

　A metallic sound that rang out.

　The silver blade that folds with my Hermes sword.

"What?!

　The red cloak swung its sword at me.
　I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it.

"Unnuuhhhh?
''Ohhhhhhhh!''

　Once they pushed each other in a battle of strength, but they immediately popped off and got away from each other.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''........or rather, wait a minute?''

　Didn't you blow off his right arm already?
　With the first attack, "The Great Emperor's Splitting Sky".

　So how come he survived the attack as if to say 'nothing happened'?

''What's the matter!　Don't tell me it's grown out of you!
"It was Dariel....

　The red cloak, which had been silent until a moment ago, suddenly became more talkative.
　The atmosphere is different from what it was a while ago?

'I admire your strength. You are a man of great depth and breadth. If you had any hate in your heart, you'd be a much better ally than I am.
What do you mean?
If you don't know, that's okay. The bottom line is that you weren't the right man for the job. It would have been nice if the plan had worked.
....
I'll tell you one thing. The village of Laxx is dead. Your wife and children met an ignominious end.

　What?

It's not true!

　Without a moment's pause, Selmet shouted.

'I saw the far-sightedness magic you opened, too!　The village of Lax was brilliantly protected by the local adventurers!　Don't try to upset me with a poorly written falsehood, you coward!
Tsk.

　The Red Cloak gave a grand tongue lashing at Selmet's point.

'I thought it was a good move. I thought it was a good move, but now I'm out of moves to make you hate me. It's a shame you can't take in the rare talent you see...

　I don't really know what this guy is talking about.
　But there is a part of me that does understand.

"The point is, you want to piss me off.......!

　Then you've succeeded in your quest.
　After you attacked the village of Lax, your new home, after you attacked your own family and harmed your own people....
　I'm furious.

That's why you'll be sorry...!

　You're never going to be forgiven for making me angry.

You're not angry enough.

　The red cloak, too, said as he held up his sword.

I'll tell you. The rage that is so powerful it can crawl up from the depths of hell, the hatred that burns even in death. The hatred that burns even in death. Only when you know that will you truly be our bread and butter.