After being pierced by Luna's bradburg, Marignant grabbed the crimson spear that grew out of his chest and shouted at Luna behind him.

''Oh, you!　Where the hell did that come from?!

I just walked behind you. Dumbass.

f*ck, yeah!

　At the same time as Malignant shouted, the diabolus that were around entered the system of throwing spears at Luna all at once.
　But soon after, they were shot by Freesia's arrows, and multiple Diabolus disappeared as particles of light as they disappeared.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Luna took her hand off the spear and jumped back to avoid it, and then disappeared from the scene again.
　The Invisible Cloak will release its invisibility when it attacks, but it can also hide itself again after attacking like this in an instant.
　The Bladburg that was stuck in Malignant's chest has already disappeared, so it should already be in Luna's hands with automatic recovery.

　Even Marignant, who wasn't upset by Freesia's attack, stopped moving as if he was surprised when Luna disappeared.
　There's no way for us to miss that opening.

　Noor, who had started running the moment Luna showed herself, slashed at Marignant.
　Malignant reacted quickly and blocked the sword with his arm, but there was a dull gingling sound and sparks, and blue blood erupted from his arm.
　The Noor didn't stop as it was, and combined with Regi Erythra's slowing down of action, it slashed at the Marignant one after another.
　In the meantime, Luna shows up and throws a spear at Malignant's chest, which has a wind hole in it, widening the wound.
　The Malignant is also desperately fighting back against the onslaught of the Nolls with their tails and so on, but they can't seem to move well due to the coordination between the two of them and the slowdown in their action speed.

　In an attempt to save the Marignant, Diabolus and the others hurriedly tried to aim at the Nolls, but they were destroyed in the blink of an eye by Freesia and Estelle's long-range attacks.
　The Malignant, who no longer has the luxury of time before, is screaming heroically.

''This, this me to these guys!　It's not supposed to be like this--again!

　Diabolus is gone too, and not only Nol and Luna, but even Freesia's arrows are flying in at the right time and stabbing here and there.
　Even though I'd been caught off guard, I didn't expect the battle to be so one-sided... but we're still outnumbered 2 to 1 against Noor and the others.
　I'd like to use that guy as a counter-measure against him here and finish him off without letting my guard down.

　Just as I was thinking that, a black magic circle suddenly appeared right next to the Nolls who were fighting offensive and defensive battle with the Malignants.
　In the next moment, a sharp scythe came out of the center and attacked Noor.
　However, the scythe was blocked by the silver wall without reaching her.
　I had deployed the centimeter bra around Noor and the others so that I could follow up like this if something went wrong.

　When the scythe hit it, the centimeter bra shattered into particles of light with a single blow, but Noor was able to avoid the attack by jumping back.

'Noor!　Are you okay!

I'm not worried about it. I would have liked to kill them all at once, but it's not so easy, is it?

'Nole, brother. It looks like they've summoned the Diabolus.

　It wasn't long before I was relieved that Noll was safe.
　When I looked at Malignant after Estelle told me to, I saw multiple more black magic circles unfolding around him.
　And what appeared were four red Diabolus with scythes.
　This one was the one I saw at Rishnal Lake last time.
　That was the end of it - but not, there were 20 more normal diabolus and one green diabolus.
　Hey, hey, if you think you've wiped them all out, can't there be more of them than before.......
　As expected, when we thought that number was tasteless, Luna had also come back to our side.

I'm sorry, I didn't get him. I should have rammed my head in.

'No, I was reacting at the moment of the attack, so if I had aimed for his head, he might have avoided it. That would have been enough.

'It doesn't seem like you're just a demon, being able to move like that even if Luna-san pierced your chest.

He's got 430,000 strength. That's how strong he is.

　Even though he was running away, I didn't expect him to be able to prevent the attacks of the Nolls while being pierced in the chest.
　If your HP is high, you're able to endure even seemingly fatal damage as normal.
　But since he was breathing heavily with blood dripping from his chest, the damage must have been substantial.
　The wounded Marignant stares at us and shouts, "You guys are going to get in my face.

''You guys, how dare you act like a joke towards me!　I won't let you get away with this for free!

'Oh, you said something like me earlier, but it's now me! Are you okay?

''Guh, you fool........ After I take care of that kid and the swordsman, you're next!

　With a dunk, he slammed his tail into the ground and clenched his fist with a wawa.
　It's as expected of Sisha that she'd be agitated even in this kind of situation. It's very hard to imitate.
　While Sis-ha distracts me, the new Diabolus appears and is confirmed.

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Diabolus Assault Race:Diabolus [State] Attendants
　Level: 80
　HP: 80,000
　MP:400
　Attack Power: 5500
　Defensive Power:1500
　Agility: 180
　Magic Resistance:50
　Intrinsic Ability Thought Sharing Danger Sensing
　Skills: Deathsize

Diabolus Medic Race:Diabolus [State] Attendant
　Level: 80
　HP: 30,000
　MP:15,000
　Attack Power: 100
　Defensive Power:500
　Agility:80
　Magic Resistance:50
　Intrinsic Ability Ability to share thoughts Improved resistance to magic
　Skills First Aid Regenerate
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The red one is like a diabolus that attacks and the green one is a recovery specialist. The red one has an attack power of 5,500.

Is it that expensive?　The one who attacked me earlier, the red one it was quite a close call.

'There are so many diabolas in so many different roles. There are so many of them, it's going to be hard to deal with them.

　Not just scouts, but assaults and medics.
　So there's a diabolus that each has some specialized role.
　Are there restrictions on summoning these guys because they are few in number compared to the normal black diabolus?

　After checking the status of the newly emerged Diabolus, the Diabolus started to move, as if Malignant had given them instructions.
　Seeing that, Luna clicked her tongue and held up her spear.

''Tch, coming. Noor, let's go.''

Yes, sir!　You are to leave your back to them!

Mm, I'm on it.

　Noor and Luna go out to intercept the swarm of Diabolus coming towards them.
　Naturally, the Diabolus throw their spears and attack, but Freesia shoots down the spears with arrows.
　The Diabolus side has three red Diabolus Assaults in the lead, with a number of black Diabolus in tow.
　And as the assault and the Nors flying at the head of the pack were matched, a fierce exchange of blows began between the two sides.

　The Assault's attack power is one of the best of all the demons I've dealt with so far.
　Nolle aims at Assault first and fights without looking at the other Diabolus.
　Luna supports it by handling the diabolus around her and keeping them away from her.
　It's a good time to corner the Malignant, and they both seem to be able to work together quite well.

　However, the normal Diabolus is moving faster than before and is struggling quite a bit.
　Freesia and Esther's backup, plus my centimeter tablers to play the spears, but the attacks are quite intense.
　I'm getting attacked from time to time, but Sisha and Irina-san are flying recovery magic, so it doesn't seem to be a problem.

　If I look closely, I noticed a black light clinging to the bodies of the normal Diabolus and the others.
　Don't tell me, is that what the Malignant's Military Reinforcement is?
　He wasn't spooked by Freesia's arrows, and he wasn't knocked down.

　I thought it would be a bad idea if more Malignants joined us here, but he was sitting in front of the temple.
　Next to him was a Diabolus Medic, emitting a green light and healing Malignant's wounds.
　You're not going to let him do it!　and the hand holding Excalibar with the dimension bracelet flew off and attacked the Diabolus Medic.
　But the assault that remained near Malignant interrupted him and was caught by the scythe.
　Seeing this, Malignant laughed with amusement.

''Huhahahaha!　It's useless!　I don't know what you're doing!　Let's just crush him like this!

　Goo-woo, you just laughed it off as payback for what you did earlier!

Shit, they stopped us. We're not gonna get a clear shot with the assault on station.

It's like they left that red diabolus behind because they were expecting a surprise attack. Maybe he got beaten up once and is now more cautious.

　I wondered why he'd left one of them behind, but that's why he'd kept it nearby.
　I'm pretty sure it has a unique ability in its status that allows it to detect danger.
　Is that how you can predict where an attack will come from?
　f*ck you!　It's too much trouble!

Me and Irina are recovering in time, but I don't want to make it too long a game.

"If only we could eradicate them all at once... Oh, Freesia!　They're coming up behind you!

Yes, sir!

　Before I knew it, a regular Diabolus was coming around behind me, but I could see its movements in full view on the map app.
　The Diabolus' surprise attack was shot down by Freesia without success.
　The guy from Malignant, he's in quite a hurry to make a surprise attack even though he had the habit of laughing at the spare time, isn't he pretty impatient on the inside?

　We're just barely competitive at the moment, but I don't know what will happen once Malignant's recovery is over.
　Even though we have a lot of things left in our back pocket, it should be the same for them.
　We'd like to somehow go on the offensive before the recovery is complete.
　Then, as if she was thinking the same thing as I was, Esther made a suggestion.

'I don't know how much more of that demon-like thing we can summon, and if we don't, we're going to be jittery. Shall I use my skills to wipe them out?

　
　Both Diabolus and Malignant have high magic resistance, but with Estelle including her skills, that magic resistance would drop to negative rather than zero.
　With her current magic, Diabolus and the others should be vaporized in the blink of an eye.
　Noll's skills might be able to break the situation, but I want Noll to be able to move when I think about it later.
　Alright, let's ask Esther to do it here.

'Okay, do it.'

I'll take care of it. I'll put them all out to put out the coals.

　Lively, he opened his Grimoire of Light and held up his staff.
　
　But considering the strength of the Marignants, it can't be helped.

''Irina-san, I'd like to apologize in advance. The attack we are about to make may cause quite a bit of damage to this island and the temple.

"...I can't let them continue to be at the mercy of those people. I'm sure that no matter what happens, Master Testudo will forgive us.

　I'm terribly sorry, but I also got Irina's permission.
　Now you can have Estelle show her abilities to your heart's content.
　That's why I called back Nol and the others who had been fighting in front of me.

'Noor, Luna!　Step back!

　I blocked the assaulters from chasing me with my centimeter bra, and then threw more of the gacha-produced item, the flashbulb, into the air.
　Then, to avoid looking directly at them, the centimeter bra is stretched out and made into a wall, and the flashbulb explodes in the air, illuminating the area with a dazzling light.
　On cue, Esther's skills begin.

''Let's go then!

　A white aura rose from Estelle's entire body, and a magic circle appeared at her feet.
　As she raised her staff to the sky, multiple more magic circles unfolded and the light converged.
　A thumping, pulsing sphere of light is formed, just like the light of perdition she had seen at Rishnal Lake before.
　Its speed is not comparable to the previous one, and in about five seconds, ten huge blobs of light are in the sky.
　Then, a wand is ruthlessly swung down towards Diabolus, who is unable to act due to being robbed of his vision by the flashing balls of light.

''--Yeah!

　With a shout, the mass of light that had been held together is released.
　Unlike the experiments in the Goddess Sanctuary and Rishnal Lake, not a single ray of light, but a wall appeared in front of us without a sound.
　The screams of Diabolus and the others could not be heard, and the wall of light swallowed up all the places where they had been a moment ago.
　Me and Nolu and the others were stunned by the sight of so much and watched it.
　Estelle-san, you've been strengthened and even your skills are outrageous.......

　I thought that this attack would be the end of the Marignant as expected - but....

''Heihachi!　It's coming!

　Freesia was the first to notice and saw one point on the wall of light and set up her bow.
　I also checked the situation on the map app, and to my surprise, one red dot was moving at breakneck speed through this wall of light.
　Then, a screaming Malignant appeared through the wall of light.

''Guaaaaaah!''

　Its armor-like skin was cracked here and there, its wings were tattered, and its tail was melted, exposing its red skin.
　But it was coming at them with a speed that was unimaginable from its full-body appearance.

　Estelle stopped shooting the light of doom and fired several fireballs at it, but it avoided them and rushed in a straight line while taking several of Freesia's arrows in its body.
　I set up the lid of the pot and waited to see if the momentum of the attack on Esther, but unexpectedly, the Malignant passed by me and Esther.
　Noll and Luna reacted quickly and attacked, but the momentum didn't stop when Noll slashed off my arm and tail and Luna pierced my stomach.
　The guy who's headed that far ahead of him is Irina-san, who was at the back of the pack.
　Sheesh!　This is all about Irina?

　I hurriedly went after it, but there was no way I could get to it in time, and when Marignant approached Irina-san, she extended one hand.
　But Dara stepped in between them to block it.

''Get out of the way!

　Malignant's red eyes flashed as he shouted, and Dara, who had been blocking his floating hand, fell to the ground.
　Sheesh, this is Irina-san!　I won't let you do this!
　That's what I reminded myself as I gripped Excalibur tightly, and Excalibur glowed gold.
　This is a golden strike, a skill that has been added to Excalibur. As soon as I activated it, I could feel my MP draining from my body at once.
　I used the Dimension Bracelet and stabbed the golden Excalibur into the Malignant's back.

''--Goo-oh!

　The Malignant, pierced by the golden Excalibur, collapsed from his knees as he fell forward.
　But at the same time, Irina-san let out a scream.

''Kyaah!''

　I guess it arrived just in time, but Malignant's arm grabbed the green jewel that Irina-san was holding, and as it was, he took it away with force and fled towards the temple like a de-rabbit.

''Irina-san!　Are you okay!

Yes but they took the bead from me and... oh, and Dara!

Don't worry. I've already fixed that for you.

　Dara fell to the ground for a moment, but she was floating again, seemingly untroubled.
　Irina-san was relieved to see that and patted her chest in relief.
　Was that thing just now the magic eye of Malignant's inherent ability to control?
　Whatever it was, if it was disarmed by Sisha's magic, it wouldn't be a problem.

　When I was relieved that Irina-san was not injured, I shifted my gaze to the escaped Marignant.
　In front of the temple, a large hole had been created by the light of Esther's destruction, and Malignant was flying over it.
　It had lost one arm and tail, and had no wings to look at, plus a large hole in its chest and belly, covered in blood.
　It's not on the level of stubbornness to be able to move even in such a state.
　However, it looks like they aimed at Irina-san at the last second, but that too was crushed.
　It was supposed to be a complete victory for us.

　The Malignant is breathless, but his mouth is twisted in a victorious manner.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I never thought that an adventurer could fight to this point. But now it's over.

　He held up his arm with the bead he had taken from Irina.
　The gem, which had been green, began to turn black and cloudy, and a light emanated from it, heading towards the temple.
　As soon as the light subsided, the ground began to shake with a gurgling sound.

''Wha, what have you done!

"Kukk, we're a little ahead of schedule, but we'll have to do it. We'll make up for it with this jewel she had in her possession. I'll show you what you call your guardian gods!

　That's what Malignant declared on a high note, and a light crossed right beside me.
　If I looked around from what was happening, particles of light were flying from every direction, sucking me into the temple one after another.
　I've seen this light before when demons arise, but I've never seen it gather in such a large amount.

''--Come on, show yourself!　It's Testudo!

　As soon as the Malignant shouted, the building popped as the inside of the temple shone with a snap.
　Then a giant turtle appeared in front of us, like a mountain.