'Oh?　Additions?

　Gildoga's complexion changes to one that is aware of the 《enemy》.
　Tipping her chin up, Makina brushed her hair away with a mature gesture.

''I'm the one who is in charge of the defensive operations of this Great Sacred Field.

　Gildoga looks at the reaction of Lili and the other members of the group.

I'm sure the people around them are not lying about their reactions. It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time.　And?　What can you do with a little boy like you?

　Gildoga's arm muscles rise and he takes a rushing stance.



　Machina's binoculars froze.
　Lili could see that the margin that had been faintly drifting away was being peeled away.
　Makina had already placed her consciousness in the realm of the 《Killing Competition》.
　She must have been able to feel the enemy's unadulterated air.

''Lili.

　Machina called out to me.

'Yes,'
Can you distract the enemy for a second?

　Lili asks back, checking the remaining pain.

'Do you have a chance of winning?'
To put it bluntly, I don't know but it's better than nothing.
Enough.

　Lili answered immediately.
　Despite the cold sweat, Makina smiled back at her.
　Not a smile of strength, but rather a smile of determination.


In fact, I was thinking of sending the Lord Commander-- my brother-- to call on one of the troopers.
'I don't know ... right now Rose Claywall, Shanatrice, and Varaga Wormood are temporarily away from the target of our guard. As long as we can't dismiss the possibility that the Tenth Legion of the End of the Year has entered among the spectators, it will be difficult to summon Sogut, Diales, and Vanshtos.
Yes.

　Lili knows that too.
　In fact, the Holy King's guards seem to have no problem with Sogut leaving his post as long as he has Wagnus and Gaiden by his side.
　However, he couldn't ignore Prince Yugud's orders.
　Even if it's anyone from the five great dukes' families.

''It's just... although now I also feel that I should have forced myself to bring Sogut here.

　Makina, who was starting to sweat more and more, uttered an apology.

'I'm sorry for being an unreliable reinforcement.
No I'm sorry for my mistakes.

'Kuhn...'

　Gildega's laugh interrupts.

It's like licking your wounds, but fun. This is the kind of mental foreplay we get when we collect the humanity of our prey. Not bad.

　Lili said, taking no notice of the victorious Gildoga.

'I'll leave about three of them for your protection.
No but we'll take the whole group.
But you don't even have a weapon.

　Makina lightly tucked up the hem of her skirt, revealing her white thighs to Lili.

'In case you're wondering, I have a weapon.

　A sheathed leather belt was attached to her smooth white thighs and housed a dagger.
　The offer was a very weak reason not to put the defense on Makina, but it did convey her intention to not have to wear it.
　Besides, the enemy's fighting ability far surpassed Lili and the other members of the group.
　Then the more people who can participate in the attack, the better, even if there is one more person who can participate in the attack.

　With the power of coordination, we will find a chance to win.

You don't have to do it. It's only for a little while ... when you decide it's safe to leave, you give the order to disengage. You'll probably find out sooner or later about the breakaway machine.
I understand.

　Putting strength into her legs, Lili stands up.
　The odds of winning are 50-50, judging from the way Machina said it.

''If it looks like I can get a shot at you, I will. And your aim will be more likely to succeed if you inflict even a small wound.
Thank you. But...
Yes, I'll be fine.

　Makina nodded one nod in return to that answer.
　Lili took the lead and took a stance.

''You all heard it, right?　From now on, all of us except Ulysse, the person who is performing the healing technique on her and her two guards will attack the enemy.

　The resolve on the faces of the members of the group.

'Now, let's do what we can to help.

　Lili sucked in a sigh.


'The way is to me.'


　Gildogah waits, and then raises his greatsword again.

I'm sure you've been waiting for this. I'm sure you'll be able to find something to do with the fact that you're a good fit. Thanks for the food.

　--Zach--

f*ck you.

　At the same time as the cut-off reply, Lili runs off.
　The group members follow.
　Just before she started running, Makina's body had begun to emit light.

　--You are going to use that magic formula, right?

　Before, he had heard about that technique - the unique technique 《Mistortin》 from his brother.
　Perhaps because Machina's older sister, whom her brother admired, also used the same intrinsic technique, her brother was familiar with Mistortin.

''That Mistortin takes a few beew (a few seconds) to fix the opponent as a 'target'.

　I mean, it'll only take a few beats.
　It's all about getting the enemy's attention.

　Gather your senses.

　The holy elemental sword bird is released from the magic sword.
　Gildoga deploys his red shield and swings his sword vigorously.
　The swordbird disappears.
　Perhaps due to the skillful placement of the shield, a wind arises and a headwind hits Lili and the others.
　On the contrary - Gildoga accelerates.
　It rushes forward in a straight line.
　In one fell swoop, Lili jumped backwards.

"The road is to me.

　The words spoken by Lili just before the attack began.
　Lili Sigmsos is good at guiding the attack.
　The other members of the group split up to the left and right to make the 《Route Easy Path to Charge》 and dared Gildoga to rush in a straight line to Lili.
　The group members who were divided to the left and right launched a simultaneous attack.
　A pincer attack.
　Lili unleashes a sword bird while jumping back.
　From further forward, a three-point attack.

''Fuhahahahahaha!　It's so clever - you, you mooks!

　The red shield which was split off wraps the big sword.
　The cudgel clad in a fierce hardness.
　It's the same way as the other two.

''Guaaaah!
Gefu.........
Haha!

　Not even a single sword can be showered on him.
　Not even a swordswoman is effective.

　And then.


We've got you.


　The voice of Makina Renausphere.
　Lili switched consciousness rapidly.

'All hands, break away!'

　The members of the group, who had not yet been attacked, began to leave, assisting the group members who had been hit directly.
　Gildoga - chasing and not coming.
　Ahead of his gaze.
　A huge sword of light had appeared above Makina's head.
　In her mouth, which was opened with a snap, a jutsu formula engraved on a pale cherry-red tongue was emitting light.
　Her clothes and hair were fluttering in the holy wind generated by the inherent jutsu formula.

''Ho?　Well that's it, isn't it?　It's proprietary, right?　Hmmm ... well, you know what?

　Gildoga peels his teeth and smiles menacingly.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it.　Well--

　Gildoga deployed his red shield.

''Even if they were to hit me, though, I'd still have this shield.

　Makina turned forward and waved her hand.


''《Mistortin》''


　Unlike the chanting spell, the inherent magic formula did not require the name of the magic formula to be chanted as a rule.
　But for Mist Lutin, saying the name of the magic formula was the signal to attack.

　Charging in, the giant sword of light.

''Hwahaha!　Too late, too late, too late!　I don't even need to use my magic sword shield to protect you, hey!

　Gildoga smiles with a smile on his face as he tries to get out of the line of fire - he's got it.

What...?

　The margin is peeled away from Gildoga's face for a moment.

''What, what...?　My body is........heavy........?

　With a sluggish movement, Gildoga slips his gaze.
　Out of the corner of his eye, the sword of light released by Makina Renoussphere.

''Gu........!　No!　I can't dodge........

　But despite the impatience on his face, Gildoga did not cease to be confident of victory.
　In front of him, his prized red shield was unfolded in multiple layers.
　A strong shield of magical elements that defies the sword birds spawned by the magic sword.

　--Peak--

What...?　Hmm, you mean...?

　A streak of crack ran through the red shield.
　And then.

　--Purrrrrrrgh! --

　Starting with a sound like a glass cup breaking, one after another, the red shields are destroyed by the sword of light.
　Gildoga hurriedly creates red shields in front of him one after another, but they are ruthlessly destroyed at every turn.

'What........what is this power?　Oh, that can't be...　This massive mass of weaponry... ----!

　Gildoga and the Sword of Light collided.

　It was on the side of the eight funeral blades that they were buried, leaving behind a scream of death.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more information on this.

''Yes.........

　With that one word from Makina, both Lili and the group members came to life.

'Hahaaaaahhhh..........

　Makina lowers her outstretched arm as if she were losing strength all at once.
　Placing a hand on her chest, she takes one deep breath.
　Next, a breath of relief was let out of her small mouth.

''Huh........oh my god.......properly, I can restrain the opponent's movements after capturing it, and it's not just powerful enough to call itself a unique art form, after all.... ...Huh.......thank God.......!

　Makina wiped the sweat from her forehead with her sleeve.
　After skipping instructions to the group members, Lili called out to them.

''As expected of you, Makina-dono.
But the only reason we were able to make sure we got the enemy was because you guys got their attention.
But I do have one question.
Hmm?
''With such a powerful inherent technique, why did Lord Machina look so anxious?

　In hindsight, the impression may have been that I was more concerned about my own abilities than the strength of my enemies.

''Not at all, it didn't work.
Yes?
It's not slowed down at all to the point where you suspect that the restraining ability hasn't been activated, not even as a shield, but as a flesh-and-blood defender and annihilator... and after all that, it's charging straight at Mistortin. --

　Haaaaahhhhh~, Makina let out a full breath again, which seemed to be relaxing.
　And then, as if she recalled even in the bitter past, she slumped her shoulders with a sneer.