The Infinite Circle, which had finished annihilating the swarm of wyverns that had attacked them, the Golden Circle, and the Red Demons were each recovering and checking the damage to their equipment.


''Is that side cleared?''


　Tsutomu looked at the old bone tortoise that had cracked its shell and fallen to the ground, and the mounted golem that was white as burnt-out coals in the distance. The old bone turtle was a 'live dungeon! The main purpose of this monster was to fight using its steam-filled carapace. However, the carapace had been replaced by a dungeon, so from Tsutomu's point of view, it wasn't that much of a threat.

　Of course, the dungeon was a nuisance in terms of being a moving dungeon, but the fact that that huge body was blown up by steam and fell like a meteorite was more frightening to Tsutomu. Tsutomu still remembers how the old bone turtle turned over and he thought he had a chance, but the attack destroyed his PT.

　Now that the dungeon he was carrying on his back had been crushed, the monsters that had been generated were now put to rest. The monsters that have sprung up around it have been defeated one after another by the fire dragons and shell clubs, so the situation there should be settled.

　However, the Mounted Golem, whose performance had been enhanced by the fire system skills from the beginning, has now been burned to white. Probably because it had moved for so long after the initial boost, its body couldn't withstand it, and it had ended up in that state as a compensation. Although he knew that applying the fire system skill would also reduce the time it takes for his movements to become faster, this was the first time Tsutomu had seen him in such a state.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it. But unlike the shell club, he couldn't eat it, so it didn't matter to Tsutomu.


'So what are we going to do?'
Well, I'll give chase. Those monsters in the distance don't seem to be moving.


　The monsters that had been generated one after another from the old bone turtle were waiting in the distance, looking at the tiger's eyes, and there was no sign of movement yet. It was eerie to see a group of monsters waiting for them, but perhaps the Aldoret Crow summoners would be able to handle that one. Tsutomu said that to Amira, who spoke to him, and looked at the slightly distant barrier with a troublesome face.


''I'd like to have the Golden Examining and Red Demons over here as well. Probably because the other searchers have been driven out by the monsters in the royal capital, so we don't have enough strength to fight them.''
I know.


　Tsutomu called out to a stunned golden probe and to the Red Demons who were discussing it within the clan. And after sniffing at Alma, who returned that by paying off her glossy black hair, Tsutomu flew on the fly with Amira, Xeno, Leleia, and Amy behind him.

　Making sure that both clans were following him, Tsutomu applied another round of heels and medics to the clan members. And as he was drinking the blue potion, Alma, who was in the group behind him, came forward and came up next to him.


''Isn't that perhaps a forest apothecary's potion?''
Yes, but...
I was just running out of steam myself. Gimme?
..........


　Tsutomu returned the silence to Alma's words as she held out her hand in a joking motion. And when he lightly clapped the hand that had been silently extended to him, Alma turned her eyes still.


''Aaaaah, I've lost my mental power. I don't know if I'll be able to participate in an attack like this...''
I don't need to participate in it, since I'm a black mage who can't even manage my own mental power, or some other baggage.
'Huh!　I'm better than you, I'm not!


　Sluggishly returned, Alma couldn't help but speak back, but she quickly raised her voice to regain her composure. And when he tried to gently hold out the black cane he was holding, Tsutomu shifted his trajectory away from Alma as if he were wary.


''........Are you going to attack me?''
'Moo!　Chi-ga-woo-yo!　I'm telling you I'm out of mental strength and I'm going to lend you one!


　While shouting that, Alma approached Tsutomu and forced the black cane on him. The moment Tsutomu held it in his hand, the black cane began to shine with jewels scattered around it, while Alma put her hand on his waist as if she were lecturing him.


''Okay!　It's only while my mental powers are restored!　Until then, you make the most of it!　....and what is it that you're planning to attack in the first place?　How far out of your league are you from me?　Well, that was my fault, but it's hard from an explorer's perspective that you don't like me!
..........


　Tsutomu gestured to the Red Demon Clan members while ignoring Alma, who was complaining groggily, to get confirmation from them. Then, as if they had already discussed the black cane, Cecilia and the other members each nodded their heads while smiling bitterly.


''Definitely give it back!　I mean, at least a word of thanks would be nice!
'Yes, yes, thank you.'
f*ck it.


　Tsutomu tore his gaze away from Alma, who was mumbling and complaining as she moved away, and stared at the black cane he hadn't held in his hand in almost six months.


'Amy, hey.'
Hmm?
Appraise me.


　Then he had Amy, who was playing with her hands outstretched and spinning, appraise the black cane again. Since Amy's appraisal level had increased since the very first time she appraised it, the black cane's more accurate performance would appear. Amy looked at the black cane held by Tsutomu and groaned, then opened her eyes with a flash.


''Eh, this wand had other capabilities.
'Yes, I know. I used it six months ago and wondered about it.


　Tsutomu listened to Amy's appraisal as she blurted out and pointed her black cane at her and applied a haste. The black cane has an ability called Support Duplicate Release attached to it, so it can improve the ability in addition to buffing the musicians. Since the musicians were still playing and their support continued, Amy's AGI had increased by two levels.

　Amy's body has become even lighter again, and she begins to twirl around happily as she flies. While Tsutomu was first duplicating his support to only the five members of the infinite circle, this time a woman came under Tsutomu's wing from a golden check. She came with a fearful bow to Amy and Amira, and spoke to Tsutomu while folding her silver fox ears as if she was nervous.


''Oh, um, excuse me.''
...Uh...er, junior at Eunice?
Oh, yeah. Excuse me. May I ask you for a few things?
What's going on?
I'm just hoping that you'll be able to cheer up senior Eunice.


　Hearing her words, Tsutomu tilted his head and then waved his hand noisily.


''Isn't that rather counterproductive?''
''Ta, it's true that senpai sees Tsutomu-san as a rival, and his usual attitude isn't very good either. But the look in senpai's eyes as he looks at the kamidai with Tsutomu-san's reflection is exactly like a look of respect... so... so!　If I can get encouragement from such a Mr. Tsutomu, I'll do well!
Well calm down for now. So let's start by asking why Eunice and all that stuff is so depressing.


　As she began to visibly sweat in her haste and slumber, Tsutomu showed his willingness to listen to her as he said this. Then she placed her trembling hands on her chest and began to speak, taking deep breaths like a pregnant woman.

　Apparently, until Tsutomu and the others arrived, Leon had been holding the healer who was being targeted by Orbis and making her break away. And he had been forced into such a corner that he had been lightly attacked by the healers by protecting them several times.

　In the meantime, the four or so healers were held by Leon and could only run away, while their recovery skills were all absorbed by Orbis as he read their trajectories. Faced with the helplessness of being hobbled, the healers could only recover those who were not Leon.

　When Tsutomu heard the synopsis of the earlier battle from Eunice's junior, he crossed his arms and looked down at her as she appeared to be sinking. Then, after pushing her back with his black cane to encourage her, he approached Eunice, who was looking terrible from earlier.


'Hey, Eunice,'
...What is it?


　Eunice, who has become Leon's stumbling block and has a stray fox-like look in her eyes, combined with the abomination she had earlier. Tsutomu pressed the tip of his black cane against her. Eunice, who had expected to be spoken ill of, instantly rolled her eyes and backed away as if confused.


''Wha, what is it?''
I know what you can do. You know--


　While forming something in the barrier, Tsutomu approached Eunice with a plan, and she was confused, but gradually began to listen with a serious face. Seeing Eunice like that, the junior fox man looked relieved, and Amy was poking her shoulder to encourage her.


''Hey!　Wait a minute!
Calm down.


　And seeing Tsutomu easily handing over the black cane he had entrusted to Eunice, Alma was about to go and complain, but was stopped by her friends.


　oo


How tough are you, by the way?


　He threw away the longsword that had been ruined by striking too hard into the strong Orvis, and took his replacement weapon out of his magic bag and thrust it in again. He had reached the vicinity of the barrier where his people had gathered while taunting Leon, who was attacking him at a speed that even Orvis, with his monster reflexes, could barely follow with his eyes.


''........Orvis, right?''


　After confirming that Orvis' body shape was much different from before, Brooklyn Kanchelsia muttered quietly, unlike before the war started. Her eyes, looking at Orbis from within the barrier, were not even close to anger. More than that, Brooklyn seems to be more concerned about Leon, who can't follow him at all with his eyes, and he looks difficult.

　And that Leon seems to be slightly shocked by the explorers who have almost disappeared due to the monster sweeping within the royal capital. There are only about ten people in this place right now, including the Labyrinth Conqueror Squad and Aldoret Crow.


''This guy is like a crazy sturdy ogre!　It's hard to take a tank under attack!　And don't send the heels!　This guy is going to absorb it!
Oh, is it this far?


　While taunting Leon's attacks with his sturdiness and monster-specific reaction time, Orvis watched the people gathered within the barrier. And with his hand on his neck, he also looked at the black barrier in the distance.


''Oops.''


　Orvis grabbed a single arrow that flew from behind and grabbed it with his left hand. But the arrow roaring in his hand as if it was going to bite him, Orvis was surprised and then crushed it.


''It's about time to take down the monsters in the royal capital. Buy us some time.''
They really are a bunch of trouble...


　Looking up at Cristia, who was firing a second shot while giving instructions in the air, Orvis grabbed the dirt on the ground with his huge hands and scattered it around like a scattershot. Leon, who already knew of the attack, quickly fled out of range, while Chrystia blocked it with her barrier.


''It's about time........''


　Orvis looked up at the sky as if he was tired and put his hands on his neck, jostling his joints. Then he blocked Leon's attack with his thick arms and kicked up the ground.