The one who appeared before Lili Sigismos, who guarded the north gate, was a large man with long hair, wearing a costume of unique colors.

''You're here, as announced? All hands, please take up your positions.

　The magic sword is pulled out of its sheath and released.

''After attacking with the jutsu, I will watch my opponent's movements before I move. Is that clear?

　We've given you instructions on how to deal with the enemy in case they show up.
　We are well prepared.
　But, the feeling inside Lili told her.

　--I'm strong.

　I can feel my sweat losing its warmth.
　I've never wished my brother was here as much as he is now.

'Ho?　There's a good-looking woman in here.

　The long haired man stroked his stubble and looked at Lili with a smirk on his face.

''And the rest........a bunch of mooks that can't cook no matter how you do it.......hmm?　 Well, it's pretty good for a garnish. But...

　A sneer on the man's face.

"Will our empress be happy to sacrifice these scumbags?

　A long-haired man drew a large sword boldly from a huge scabbard.
　Sitting down, the man readied himself.

I am the Eight Eternal Blades, the Shieldblade Gildoga. What's your name, girl?　Courtesy, right?

　Lili complied while injecting the holy element into the demon sword.

''I have one holy tree eight swords, Lili Sigmsos. I'm sorry but I can't let you pass through here.
Sigismos?　Okay, I know I've heard that name before but that's okay. You know, you're the only one I'm interested in at the moment, okay?

　The stubborn gaze of Gildega licked the lower half of Lili's body from her chest.

"You're too weak to be a sacrifice so I'm going to eat you.
...you son of a b*tc*.

　Gildoga was a man of contemptuous nature.
　One of the members of the group was indignant.

''What the hell, that man...!　No!　Guys, we will definitely protect Lord Lili!
"Yea!

　The group members raise their spirits.

''Ladies and gentlemen........although he is a graceless opponent, I can tell just from the air that is released that the man is a formidable foe.

　The elder member of the group nodded.

''Against this number of people, that kind of calmness.....................The other party seems to be quite confident in their abilities.

　Lili didn't say anything about this future.
　If the opponent was deemed by Lili to be a 『Strong Enemy』, it was decided how they would move.

　They would assist each other and use a series of attacks to chip away at the opponent's strength.
　Without taking any risks, they would first devote their efforts to defense.
　The opponent's bottom is not yet in sight.
　There are still too many uncertainties to attempt a desperate assault.

　Gildoga says, "Come on? He challenged her with a hand movement.
　Lili unleashed her attack technique 《Flame Axe》.
　Light gushed out from Gildoga's great sword.

''Mmmm!''

　With a bold shout, a transparent crimson defensive technique appeared in front of Gildoga.
　Moreover, there were three of them.
　Lili's offensive techniques scattered without being able to destroy even one of the defensive techniques.

''With that level of jutsu, you can't destroy this magic sword's jutsu shield, can you?
Let's go.

　--Zach--

　The soles of their shoes rubbed against the sand as the group members began to move.
　The 《Flame Axe》 signaled the start of the attack that had been decided upon earlier from the beginning.
　Along with the group members, Lili also marched straight to Gildoga while holding her sword.

　--Gakiyin! --

　One of the members of the group crossed blades with the enemy with the Shesho sword.
　In the next moment, that member of the group was blown away by a front kick.
　This front kick creates an opening for Gildoga.
　There is no other dancer in the line of fire.
　Lili immediately swung her sword and activated her magic sword ability.

　From the demonic sword that emitted light, a mass of holy elements in the shape of a bird flew away from the demonic sword towards Gildoga.
　This magic sword had been purchased by the Knights from a traveling merchant the other day.

　The enemy's technical shield was activated.
　But the holy elemental bird didn't collide and stopped in front of the enemy's eyes.
　It split from there, and now the three sword birds attacked Gildoga.

''What?!''

　The one who raised his voice - Lili.

　The three surgical shields split into ten surgical shields.

　A surgical shield covers Gildoga's body.
　The holy element sword bird collides with the surgical shield and dissipates.

''Don't be frightened!　Thanks to Lord Lili, they have their hands full with defense now!　Go for that gap in that shield and make a thrust!

　The members of the group point their swords at the enemy.
　Nii," said Gildoga, laughing.

"Are you done with your magic?

　--Huh--

　Gildoga's figure, disappeared.

　A toothy smile appears in front of Lili's eyes, which had disappeared from the gaze of the members of the group and was a bit distant from her.

''Hehe ... isn't it even better when you see it up close?
d*mn!

　Lili drew back and narrowly avoided the thrust with the hilt of the great sword that Gildoga had delivered.
　If he had reacted a little more slowly, he would have taken a decent bite.
　And - if the blade had been pointed at me instead of the hilt.......

''........huh?　You dodged a bullet, didn't you? What........you're doing better than I thought you would........huh.......huh....
You!　Stay away from Lord Lili!

　The group members slash at Gildoga from behind.

''Nuh-uh!　f*ck you, you scum!

　--Boom.
　--Zash! --

Ulysse!

　Without thinking, Lili exclaimed.

''Ah...uh...?　Gu....................

　The belly of the female member who was at the front of the group in the middle of the slash was slashed by the blade of the great sword.

Heh, bad, bad.

　Lili's decision was made instantly.

''I'll hold them off here!　The others evacuate Ulis and stay in a defensive formation!　Robert and Ginista, please give her the healing technique!

　In a desperate move, Lili slashes at Gildoga.

The first thing you need to do is to get your hands dirty. If you can hone that, you'll be a great weapon.

　I remember my brother's words.
　The aim - a big swing.
　Lili unleashed a blow that gave the illusion of a suicide attack of abandonment.
　Gildoga deployed his surgical shield - splitting it into small pieces and covering the great sword with the shield.

　The guidance was right on target.
　The enemy's great sword missed its aim and cut the sky.
　Lili quickly tried to take a swing at Gildoga - and

Huh?

　Gildoga's cudgel-like great sword blew Lili away bodily.
　The second blow came sooner than expected.
　After the swing, Gildoga, with centrifugal force intact, twisted his body to deliver a blow to the front of Lili's body.
　That second strike was faster than Lili's attack that took advantage of the gap in the large swing.

If I hadn't made it into a club, I'd have been cut in half. I felt like I was being led into an attack, but........well, whatever.

　Lili is thrown into the air and falls straight to the ground.
　The body struck by the ground, a shock.

''Lili-dono!''

　The urgency of the group's voices.
　Getting down on all fours, Lili tries to raise her body.

''Guh...............................Goof!

　Maybe it was because of the shock to her internal organs.
　Feeling a sense of reflux, Lili vomited blood from her mouth.

''Gufu........haha.......haha.......!
Hmmm.... well, it's still in good shape on the outside, so if you wipe the blood off, you'll be fine.

　Gildega licks his tongue and licks his lips.

I'll never let you go this time...

　Something caught Gildoga's attention.

'Oh?　Did your friend in the audience get lost and end up here?　Well I'm a woman after all but I'm not interested in kids. Get the hell out of here. It's time for you to get some adult time.

　Lili followed Gildoga's gaze as she endured the pain.

'Oh, you're--'

　--Beep, beep--

　The figure's temples were quivering with a twinge.

''It's hard to say kid........''

　The dress is reminiscent of her doll hobby.
　Her beautiful black hair and red eyes that shine on her white skin.
　And the younger sister of a holy warrior who was once called the strongest in the Order of the Holy Tree.

''Makina, Lord.''

　Looking up at Lili, she brushed her hair out of her face and said, "Makina Renausphere.

'I don't know if I can help you, but I'll join you.