Most of the people present were able to recognize the identity of the girls who suddenly flew in from above.
　Of course, they were here as representatives of the academy, and there wasn't an ignoramus who didn't know these women. At the very least, there were infinitely few who didn't know that woman who descended to the front of the group.

　The national emblem on the shoulders of the squad members, who exuded a proficient demeanor standing in line behind them.
　Above all, the air that had changed bizarrely, the place was wrapped up as if it had been repainted by a single mood of hers. The pressure unleashed by the overwhelmingly strong person was as if she was witnessing a mighty monster despite the girl's small frame.

　The analogy of a single mage having a monster within them is often heard. Everyone thought it was just a simple verbalization of awe and reverence for the amount of magic and its brilliance. They would call it that as a sign of equanimity to the immeasurable and absolute powerful.

　But now that they were here, both Illumina and Karia, like the rest of the students, could only turn their gazes. Perhaps it was because they saw the usual Ars, who was skilled in manipulating magic power and handling such indications, but Illumina couldn't even move as if her feet were rooted to the ground.

　And it was the same for Kalia. Even Jean, with whom he was familiar, had never sensed such a high-handed presence. Of course, knowing that this was the outside world, Kalia was forced to change her perception.

　It is only in the outer world that single mages show their true value. If so, it's a bit too presumptuous to think you know a single mage just because of his or her appearance on the inside.


　While closing the open umbrella, the girl - Fanon Trooper - passed between Illumina and Karia with great enthusiasm. The two of them open the way naturally, as if by reflex, or as if it had been imprinted on them from their childhood.
　They lowered their gaze only slightly and waited for her to pass by as if time had stopped.

　Fanon didn't mean it, as if there were no people in sight.

　With a look of disgust on her face, Fanon lifted the edge of her mouth in a small way when she saw the group of heavily armed men across from her. Her face is tinted with derision, and she looks behind her, over her shoulder, as if seeking agreement. She turned her water on the woman ahead of her - the owner of a strikingly beautiful face.

　Giving a shake of agitation to the platinum-blonde hair clipped into a single strand behind her, Exeles mixed in a wry smile, "You're not worried about that part, are you? I responded.
　As expected, it was difficult to maintain a sympathetic stance with a single mage in Crebidito in front of a single mage from another country.
　When she tried to fight together, she mocked her opponent in a condescending manner. Of course, such an act of demonstration is the reason for her appearance complex.

　Anyway, although the structure was supposed to be breathable as well, the group of armorers were slightly perturbed by Exeles' statement.

　At such a situation, this girl with her wisteria-colored hair tied in two, as if her prediction had been correct, was on a roll and smiled innocently. As if the child was also waiting to be praised, there was not the slightest hint of contempt for the other party in the face that was directed towards Exeles.

　--I'm not very good at communicating, I guess. Well, there was no such thing as a joint struggle with another country before. Naturally, there is a background of competing and enhancing each other as competing countries....

　Nevertheless, it's true that Fanon has been spoiled and lionized quite a bit. It was clear that one of the reasons for this was the fault of the men in the unit - they were too overprotective.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.
　He also had a sense of danger of causing irreparable discord with a short-tempered opponent.

　But against Fanon, who has been releasing high-pressure magic power from earlier, Galginis didn't even try to counter it, but rather walked up to him with his huge body wrapped in armor.

''It's like the style of our country. ''Rest assured, Fanon Trooper. I'm sure you'll be far more than you expected.''

　Galginis held out his hand as a greeting to the co-workers, but in terms of size, they are about the size of an adult and a child.
　The pressure of more than weight seemed to make a strong statement about the presence within the armor. The pressure of a high, thick wall looming over him appeals to him as a single magician in a different way than Fanon.

　'Hmmm,' said Fanon, taking one look at his hand and turning away.

'Quite a greeting for a woman, isn't it?

　The words are thorny, but the tips are not that sharp. It is a rather gentle tone, and in this case, it was probably Garginis who was at fault for dropping his gaze to his own hands.
　Yes, to a woman.........

　It is true that Galginis' hands were tightly fitted with protective gear, and it was disrespectful to the bare handed Fanon opponent.

　After snarling once at his own rudeness, "Mm," Galginis followed her in silence.
　The second-in-command, who is currently in charge of the temporary base, also hurriedly overtook and led the way, and the destination was the largest tabernacle in this base.




　There was a long table inside the tabernacle, which had been made on site, and a hand-drawn map of the interior of the deposit was spread out on it. The map, the object of this exploration, was almost perfectly mapped.
　But the map was large for that. There was a line in the margin that looked like a newly drawn map.

　Inside the Tabernacle, which is now the headquarters of operations, are the deputy, Garginis and Fanon who rushed in as reinforcements, and Exeles from Fanon's unit as detection magicians.

''We have received a request for help, but first, you must explain to us about Lord Ordwise's absence. Fanon troopers, you guys haven't heard the details either, have you?
'As you can imagine. No one really expected the call for help to come in the first place. Hey, Exeles.

　Following Garginis, Fanon naturally didn't hear the details of the matter.
　Exeles nodded in agreement with the way she spoke.

'A request for relief to the single mages. Since it was a request to two of them, none of them were expecting a contingency plan.''

　In fact, they were the ones most surprised that the request for help really came. Even if the head of state's intentions were included, this was a case of overreaction. They even thought it was a vacation in the name of a standby order.

　And I don't need to tell you the extraordinary situation. Exeles waited for the report without changing his face. He had a bad feeling on the road to this place. If Garginis was here, it would conceivably be as bloody as it could be.

　--Perhaps it would have been a good thing to have Lady Crowley's permission in advance....

　She called me overzealous, but it wasn't a mistake to bring all the AWR that could be called a divine weapon. Nervousness was just as good as nervousness.

　Exeles was thinking about such things while listening to the deputy's report.

''We are currently checking up to the third underground level. There are three students left behind. In order to rescue them, Superintendent Ordwise personally took the lead and headed towards them.
Who?

　Exeles tried to give an earful to Fanon, who tilted his head slightly.

'He's the warrior god of Halkapudia. Former third-ranked single mage and my mentor.
You mean your old man's old man.

　Although Fanon was self-convinced by the disturbing words he said with a bosom, Galginis made his eyebrows react with a piquant smile and a browbeat.

'I don't understand why it's only because of Nareba. Why did you call us here when Lord Ordwise was here? The request was received less than two hours before we arrived. It's not like we're in the middle of a battle, as far as I can tell.

　It doesn't make sense. It's hard to believe that a former single mage would have sent out a request for a current single mage without calculating the strength. There had to be something else, something more, an unforeseen circumstance that arose.

''Well that's what I've done and I've made the request in my own name according to Lord Ordwise's instructions. There are still students left behind in the deposit, sir.

　The second-in-command averted his gaze with difficulty in saying.
　He hadn't sent out a call for help before heading inside the deposit himself. He didn't neglect to report the current situation by having his men return in succession. This led to the discovery of a passage that led downstairs to the deposit.
　There were always several wizards going back and forth between the deposit and the base of operations for communication purposes.

　As soon as the third underground floor was discovered, he instructed the second-in-command man to send out a request for help.
　In other words..........

''To be precise, three hours have passed since Superintendent Ordwise entered the deposit.
Still no rescue....
I think he's dead.　Did you work hard at being old?