'Yikes!　There's no one here either!

　Noise was sandwiched between Currier-san and Rokia in front and behind.

'Oh, bucket demon king!　Somebody help!　Somebody call someone!　Tsk!

　The ring on Noise's right pinky finger began to shine, and then it shattered with a sound.
　A moment later, a dazzling light gushed out.
　A tremendous amount of light.
　I couldn't help but meditate on it.
　It's just like a flashbang--

'Wait ... what?　Wait!　Wait, wait, wait, wait--whoa, oh my God!

　The voice of noise.
　What's going on here?
　My vision slowly returns to normal, back to normal.
　And.

You should at least be able to muffle the sound of presence, breathing and footsteps, d*mn noise.
'You're being naive if you think you can get away with it by blocking your view.

　Rokia and Currier-san continued their attack on the noise.
　However, their attacks have lost their sharpness somewhat.
　That was probably

I don't think either of you are 'out of sight'.

　That's what Hibigami said.

But those guys aren't opponents that can be dealt with just by blinding them. But as for noise, well, that was just--
Yeah, but hey.

　The rings on their hands, of a noise that screams out loud.
　It's pale and shiny.

I know that I've only been able to feed this thing the amount of "holy elements" in time it needs.　Get out of my way, you d*mn ghoul!　You're supposed to get the hell out of there--Ro, ki, aah!

　At that time, a surgical formation occurred around both of Noyes' shoulders.
　Then.

...What?

　Miss Cecily exclaimed in surprise.

'That was--'

　The one that jumped out of the surgical circle that Noise had drawn was

A small species of giant that appeared in the Holy Ruins...?

　Yes.
　Perhaps what Noyes used was a summoning technique.
　And the one that jumped out of it was the small species of that giant that I encountered in the Holy Ruins when I had a match with that Fibruk and the others.
　It seems that it has already finished absorbing the holy element, and the lines running across its body have turned pale.

''It was you after all, that giant, noise!

　The noise is full of joy while drawing the magic formula in succession and taking evasive action.

Yes, that's right!　I've prepared that Titan for you.　Wasn't that a wonderful device?　What?
''So it was just as the man named Rokia read, she was responsible for the anomalies in the Holy Ruins, including the matter of the giants.

　That's what Makina-san said, standing to my left.
　Meanwhile.

Currier...

　Cecily-san, standing to my right, was looking at Currier-san with a prayerful expression on her face.
　A small species released by Noise attacked Currier-san and Rokia.
　Noise's expression was filled with joy.

'That was so good. I saw a new side to Currier. Oh, it really is wonderful to be with your friends!　That's what it felt like!　Heartwarming, trick-or-treating theater!　Against the vicious, cowardly, lowly villains is a mixed squad of the good guys and the freaky curse users... oh!　That was very dramatic!　I'm sure that kind of thing will appeal to everyone!
'Don't laugh at the hard work and kindness of Ira and the others. I hate most people like you who ridicule, make fun of and put down the hard work and kindness of people like you from the bottom of their hearts.
Good luck, kindness, and a good argument!　Currier has turned out to be a very good boy, haven't you, Curie?　Hey!?
Shut up.
But I'm amazing!　You've made that giant, who made effective use of Rokia's shitty characteristics, a solid 'wall for the characters to overcome' and made it work properly!　I knew I was talented!
It's less than second-rate, that's for sure.

　Saying that, Currier-san cuts at the small species.
　But--what a surprise, the small breed avoids Currier-san's first attack.

Are you... much... faster than before?

　Mr. Currier says quizzically.
　Leaving the place to the small species, the noise retreats.

You can't have the same strength as you did back then, you know. By the way, Curie, where do you think I was able to create and improve those giants and small breeds in this royal capital?
What?
There aren't many places in the capital where you can create and improve a giant that big while hiding in this royal capital, right?　Right?　Right?　Hey?
Yeah, you...
Yes.

　Noyes opened his legs and pointed powerfully at the ground beneath his feet.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you're not going to be able to get away with it.　Seeds!
... "Kaka, I see.

　Hibigami said convincingly, "You're a noise guy.

He said, "So the noise guy, the so-called 'Fortress' is built inside the Holy Ruins? That's quite a bold thing to do. But is that the best solution?

　Fortress...?
　From the flow and feel of the language, it's like a magic user's workshop?

''The depths of the Holy Ruins are the safest place in the Holy Ruins for Noyes who want to hide, as long as the demons there can be eradicated.
''I was in a bit of a bind when the Holy Ruins were sealed off and the Sacred Tree Order's survey team was going to enter, though!　Though I was relieved to hear that Sogut Sigmsos and Diares Arkwright won't be joining us!　Especially that Commander over there, it's not good!　Too much trouble!

　He ignores the noise that comes from a distance and responds to it and continues, "And since I'm rejected by the Holy Ruins, I don't have to worry about being found and ruined.

And since I'm 'rejected' by the Holy Ruins, there's no need to worry that I'll find you and ruin your life. You can use the transference device when you go above ground, and that woman will be able to kick out the demons that appear before you reach the depths there.

　Okay.
　If that's the case--

Does this mean that everything that happened in the Holy Ruins is because of you?

　Currier stared at the noise as he avoided the sharp punches that cut through the air of the enhanced small species.

'Exactly,'

　Noise nodded his head.

'You know what?　I was going to dive just deep enough, but as I was descending through the levels, those annoying demons, which were so numerous and annoying, pooped out to the upper levels using a transference technique, Miina!　Really?　After the number of golems is complete, I've been having them beaten to death whenever they came near my blockage. Well, it's fun to interrupt these promising youngsters, so I sent the demons from the lower levels to the upper floors of the building as a 'mutation'.

　Noyes spread his arms out like wings and looked up to the heavens with pride.

''The Holy Ruins have been occupied by me here!　Ohohohohohoho!　I don't know!　What do you think!

　During that operation to defeat the Titans at the Holy Ruins, Ira-san said.

''Demons shouldn't be able to climb the stairs, but it's strange that the demons in the lower levels are higher up the hierarchy than they should be.

　Or something like that.
　I see.
　So that's what he was talking about.
　They weren't going up the stairs, but the noise was 'warping' them with the transference technique.
　They were being sent in by magic, not by stairs.

　The demons that were sent in were not able to climb up the stairs or descend, so they were forced to wander through the hierarchy.

In the end, I was a factor in those things as well.

　Currier says depressingly, while poking fun at the small species' attacks.

'Yes, Currier!

　The noise was so loud that it was almost impossible to speak.

''What's the matter with you, you've stopped the future Holy Jury Candidates' progress of attacking the Holy Ruins!　Directly because of me, of course, but indirectly, there's no escaping it, it's your fault!　Even if it's not your fault, it's your fault!　I'm sorry but it's a very sad fate!　Even if it was force majeure, it's your fault that everyone was in trouble because of the mutation in the Holy Ruins, Currier!　If only you hadn't come here!　Follow me.

　...noise.

Black, Hiko?

　Cecily's voice.
　I was trying to get up.
　The arms on the armrests of the wheelchair were trying to support my body as I screamed.

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

　Shut him up.
　I'll shut her up right now.
　That woman.

Right, Crohico.
Yeah, I mean, don't do it, Kurohica.

　Makina-san and Cecily-san stopped her.

'I also regret being told about Currier like that. But the current me is no match for the woman called Noyes. I know that much,
It's frustrating, but if we intervene here, we're only dragging the Currier down.
And now you are too...
Even if you could move.

　A man's voice crosses his lips.

'You're not ready for your act yet, Sagara.

　That's what I said, Hibigami.
　I move my head as far as I can and look at Hibigami.

'Well, for now, just shut up and stay with the crowd.

　Hibigami jawed at the noise.

The way I see it, it's more divisible now than ever before. That's even more so than when I first crossed swords with Sagara. It looks the same at first glance, but I've learned to 'listen off' in moderation.

　I turn toward the noise, assisted by Cecily, while enduring the pain.
　And--.

Oh, what?

　The noise had taken a step backward.
　Currier-san raised her sword.
　In front of her, an enhanced small species was split in half vertically in front of her.
　The blade swung up from the bottom to the top.
　He cut it in half, from the bottom to the top.
　Slowly, Mr. Currier opens his mouth.

'The first blow was delivered with the same degree of force as the previous smaller species. After a couple of blows or so, you'll know how much force to use in the attack. You still have a number of moves to make, don't you?　I don't want to use the extra force before I f*ck your true love.
　I think the old you would have been a little more distressed that it was your fault.
Thanks to Kurohiko and her friends.
Oh, my God, Kurohico...

　Noise exhales.

'Kurohiko Kurohiko Kurohiko ... how much do you like it, you know... so--'

　After shaking his head loosely, Noise looked towards the other small species.
　Beyond that, the figure of a small species whose body was cut in half from the side of its neck.
　Beyond the split in the body of the small species that was being split into left and right sides, Lokia swung the sword out of his right hand.
　And with his left-handed sword, Rokia cuts off the head of the small breed for good measure.
　Noyes watches the scene with an unfaithful look on his face.

It's not like you're going to have a hard time with it. We're both normally strong, so it's tough. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

　Rokia spins the sword in her right hand in the air and with a snap, she catches the hilt accurately and regrasps it.

You're the one who sent me to the Four Deadly Sins?
Hmmm... I wish I could have been the one to prepare for the Four Deadly Sins. It's a shame, but that was the last time I could do it.

　Noise cowered his shoulders.

It's a good idea to have a good time. I'm not going to be able to afford it.
'Kukku, then the attack of the Four Deadly Plagues really happened naturally. This is the only time I've missed the mark.
It threw me for a loop. And now the show has moved up.
The kind of guy who's crazy to begin with has no plans and no shit.
Oh, don't give me that much credit, Rokia, it's not like you.
There's a word for that in the world.
f*ck you. Die!
Huh? I'd like to die if I could, wouldn't I?
Hm!　It's really boring talking to Rokia!　You're a bully!

　Noyes shook his hair and turned his body towards Currier-san and spread his arms out to wrap her in them.

'So comfort me with love?　Right?　Currier?　I'm the only one who loves you.
I don't know.

　Faintly, the sting disappears from Currier's voice.

'You've always been a bit of a mystery to me, Noise.

　And.

Kaka... that nature of yours hasn't changed at all since then, "Formless Game".

　Hibigami opened his mouth, as if it had come out of his mouth naturally.
　The noise that had been moistening her eyes turned her eyes to Hibigami, who was all about Mr. Shooting.

'During the play, audience members are requested to be quiet. You are in the way.''

　But instead of listening to Noyes' words, Hibigami put the tip of his index finger to his forehead.

It's a good thing that you've got a good idea of what you're talking about," he said. The "noise
Hmm.

　Noise sniffs abominably.

You're the one who hasn't changed, Hibigami... Even though you're the oldest of the six orphans, I hate your pompous, obnoxious way of talking to me, as if you think you know everything.
I'm too strong, but I'm not great. The great ones are the ones who kill themselves every day, doing good, honest, solid, useful work.
What's that?　Are you being sarcastic and saying you're an adult because you know that?
You've grown up to be a very old man but you haven't given up your infantile nature. That's why you're still here.
　Mm-hmm.
'Ha!　Thank you for your excuses, f*cking noise!

　The one who spoke up in a mocking manner was Rokia.

You are a kid when you make that distinction between kids and adults.
Shut up, Rokia, you're annoying at everything you do.

　Noyes seems to be deeply annoyed.
　Maybe he really doesn't like Rokia from the bottom of his heart.

"Shut the f*ck up - you smug, foreigner king!　You're always such a pain in the ass!　Go to hell with your fascination with Herve, the god of death!　Eeeeee!

　A noise that threatens Rokia with a toothy look.

'Huhahahaha!　That's what I'm talking about. It's the kids who get pissed off at every single thing!　Eh, Currier?　Wouldn't you agree?
'I don't care about the cursing you guys are tired of seeing. ....more importantly, the noise.
Hmm?　What?　What's the currier?　If it's Currier's word, I'll hurry up and add the exchange to the script, okay?
I have a question for you.
I know. I know. That woman you want to know where to find Tasogale, don't you?

　Tasogale.
　It was probably the person Hibigami had called 'that woman' earlier.
　From their exchange after that name was mentioned--.

"The woman who built the thirteenth orphanage in the apocalypse.

　The noise, the flipping of the robe.

And the beautiful, beautiful, mad mother who raised all of us in the Sixth Estate you want to know where she is, don't you?
Yeah.
I'm sure that's why you've never made a 'lethal' attack on me. You need to keep me out of combat, or I won't be able to hear. But I think that's why I was a little slower to attack you.
''Well when you messed with Kurohiko, the degree of it almost disappeared a little bit.
'If you meet that woman and tell me what you want to get out of her I'll tell you... but I still don't think you'll tell me, do you?
I don't mind telling you, but I'm afraid I don't trust you.
Oh, we miss you.
And you're not going to tell me where that woman is so easily, are you?
Well, isn't it?　There are all kinds of expenses involved in putting on a play........it can't be for free, can it?
I just wanted to hear the word.
...What?
'I'm sorry that I didn't step up to the plate in my own unfortunate way. But--

　In a determined tone, Currier-san said.

''After all, if I can protect this place I'm in by getting rid of you I'll abandon my purpose here.
What?

　...Currier, Mr.?

If you're not going to tell me where the woman is, that's fine.
...Currier?
I just wanted to make sure that you were aware of that. It's a very good thing that you can do what you want, and I'm not going to go to such lengths to accompany you on stage with your bad taste.

　Mr. Currier grips the hilt of his sword.

'Nor will I let my dearest companions be brought any further onto your stage for my purposes.

　The crystal embedded in the Revelgate's blue sword body, which Currier-san is holding, begins to emit light.

''Noise, in order to protect my friends--''
Currier, dear--
I'm going to kill you right here.

　Then.

Oh, Currier I'm so happy for you.

　Noise made a compassionate and mysterious expression.

'I can't believe you took out your emotions on me like that... and that it was a murderous intent. The idea of killing someone is, oh, a really great emotion - a very, very dramatic emotion. It's a very special feeling. I mean, currier, currier, currier oh, yes, currier!　So, please--

　Smiling at Currier-san with wet eyes, Noyes held out his arms as if to embrace her again.



'Kill me, dramatically.'



　Noise Deuce.
　How far is she willing to go?
　....................
　I don't know.

　And Currier-san.
　Currier-san is saying that, in other words, she would abandon her purpose if she wanted to protect us.
　She said that she would abandon her purpose and prioritize the killing of noise that could harm her surroundings.
　I recall Currier's statement in the Sickbay.

'I'm going to settle the matter of the Noise myself.'

　Was that what he meant by that?

　Worst case scenario, I'd give up my hope.
　That's what I mean by 'ending' it with your own hands - that's what I mean by that.

It might be interesting to see how the noise works, Sagara.

　With a chuckle, Hibigami said.

I, for example, and the Four Deadly Disasters, are creatures that live or die by pure power. They are creatures of simple, clear-cut struggle. But that woman is a little different.
No?　What does that mean?

　Makina asked as if she were taking my place.

"In this stage that Noyes has set up, what does Noyes really consider to be a 'win'... it might be fun to try to find out as an 'audience' to find out.
How can you say such a languid thing under these circumstances, dear?

　It was Cecily who complained and said so.

''Well, it's because you can decide to be a 'high priest' that you're able to take it easy like that.

　In a sarcastic tone, Cecily said to Hibigami.

'Rather, this may be the stage you need to be on, Cecily Arkwright.
Me?
The fact that Sagara and Currier, who are not nobles, have immense fighting ability, but... for example, if they have a dispute with a nobleman or royalty, they can't use their fighting ability to force their way into a fight. So in that case, the nature of the 'victory' must be changed.
"The nature of 'winning'...
'That's when you might need to use your status as a 'nobleman's daughter' to 'win'?　Hence, I don't think it's a waste of time to learn that 'winning' isn't just about life and death.
I know that, that's not true........or rather, that's my strength. It's a good thing that you're able to do that.
I've got a feeling I'm more on the side of noise than most, but that's just an impression.

　With a muffled look, Cecily scratched the top of her eyebrows with her finger.

'I'm out of my mind,'
Don't worry, Kaka. As far as I'm concerned...

　The edge of Hibigami's mouth twisted as she looked at Noyes.

'There aren't two women in the world who are as righteously and good-naturedly rotten as Noyes.