Morning.
　I'm munching on a piece of toast.
　On top of the bread is a heap of cooked eggs and crispy bacon. Toast in one hand and a glass of milk in the other.
　After chewing and swallowing, I gulp down the milk.

　In the living room of our dorm room, Mira and I were watching television.
　The information program playing across the screen was showing a special on raiding battles.
　It's been covered many times recently in various places, but I guess that's how high profile this event is.

People are very excited about it. If it attracts so much attention, why hasn't there been a raiding competition for so long?''

　Mila ties her hair back while she's cooking, but sometimes she forgets to untie it and eats her food. Today was no different.
　The way she usually wears her hair down is appealing, but she also looks good with her hair in a different way.　
　Ponytailed Mira's words, I munch on my salad before responding.


''I'm sure there are several reasons, but I think it's basically because there isn't much flavor to adventurers.

Is that so?

"There were seventeen people involved in the attack this time alone. When there are so many people, attention is inevitably divided.

''That's true, that's true. But this time, the participants of this party are very famous, except for the 【Brave Man of the Lake】 and his companion 【Destroyer】. I don't think it's possible to be inconspicuous and not attract attention, though.

'If that's all we do, there's no benefit in the end. I think it's the same if we put up our own videos. If we attack together, we'll inevitably be compared to each other, and it's hard to coordinate, and since there are many people who are strong at heart, there are probably more people who would rather attack by themselves than team up with other parties.

　Unless the ranks are far apart, they are the top five parties. There is no need to bestow the benefit of someone else's benefit now, no one knows them.



''I'm sure there will be. A lot of people like to see the four major spirit contractors fighting together, or adventurers who normally don't get along with each other teaming up.

　I'm a big fan of that sort of thing, too.

The other reasons why it's not going to happen are that high-profile parties are too busy to schedule, the video rights and rewards are a pain to put together, there aren't enough dungeons for multiple parties to conquer, and there aren't many great people willing to go through all of that to make it happen. I guess.



I agree. I'm still wondering why those guys are here.

　With the exception of Wraith-kun's team, they were the top group of adventurers.
　Even though they felt that they were the ones, I didn't think they would agree to attack as a group.

　Somehow I think that Aerial-san decided to participate because of the matter of Wraith-kun, though.

''As for the rest........''

Are there more...?

''In the last raid fight, my master instantly killed the top adventurers in the first layer........ It's like a taboo in the industry. An atmosphere has been created where people can't say they want to play, even if they're interested.

Nah, I see...

In that sense, maybe the only person who could bring it back was Mr. Fellow.

　Mr. Ferro respects his mentor as the most powerful demon king and hates the industry that drove him into hiding.

　How many of us have the power to propose and push through a plan, ignoring the image that spreads to adventurers and unions?
　Pushing it up to every city-wide event, or pushing the adventurers who participate in it to the fullest.
　No matter how big the image was once, there are plenty of ideas to make the event fun enough to override it.

　The rest--.

The fact that Fenix and the others are on the verge of capturing the castle is also a big deal. The world thinks they're one step closer to capturing the Demon King's Castle, and before that impression fades, it's a raid battle. What Fenix and the others couldn't do, the top of the industry and another four major spirits will accomplish. I don't think there's a single fan out there that doesn't care what happens.

''Hmmm. ........Are you looking forward to this as a fan, Leme?

'Yeah I do, actually.

　Just because I decided to become a demon hero doesn't mean that my tastes will change.
　I still love dungeon conquest and adventurers, and I'm looking forward to this raid battle as well.

'Of course, I'm going to ask them all to leave, but that's about it.

　It's a difficult place to be.
　I don't expect them to be easily defeated, but they are in a position where they can't be easily broken through.

''Ufufu, I think it's good. Of course I also fought with all my might when Leme-san was being attacked by the Demon King's Castle, but that's what I did, I watched the images as if devouring them and replayed them endlessly... no, it's nothing.

　Khonhonhon, Mira said, clearing her throat. Her face is red.

That's right, Leme. It's the next day, so why don't you check out your opponent?　We're just about to introduce the participants.

　And Mira-san tells me off.
　I found her cute, and my expression naturally fell into a smile.

　I'm just going with the flow, and I turn my attention to the TV.
　Indeed, the introduction of the aerial party was just beginning.
　The facilitator of the party starts to explain the event, pointing her hand at the display set up in the studio.
　Images seem to flow along with her explanation.

The first one is a warrior type [job title (job)] unique to the distant land of Yamato, a samurai - Mr. Masamune!　Is the curved blade called a katana really a magic tool, and what a surprise - it can even break magic!　The secret technique 'Bat Wujutsu', which cuts down anything that steps into your realm, is as famous as the 'divine Speed' as it is an unnoticeable offensive skill!'

　Masamune, who is from the island nation of Yamato, has a unique costume. Japanese clothing, what can I call it?
　She seems to be a friendly warrior, and doesn't have any [black mage] discrimination.

''And she's next!　The Red Lotus Wizard, who was said to be the strongest fire-attribute wielder until the appearance of the [Fire Brave]--Michele!　The combined magic with Mr. Aerial is so destructive that they ask you to refrain from using it when you book a dungeon attack!　What will that high firepower burn and destroy this time!''

　Michelle's character is basically a sweet and dainty girl, but when she hides in a dungeon, her personality changes dramatically. She is a beautiful woman who has gained immense popularity with her slightly dangerous words and actions and her overpowering magic.

Have you ever heard of [Tsurugi no Alchemist] Luey?　[Alchemist] adventurers are very rare, but he also seems to have an aptitude for combat, fighting in dungeons while making weapons and armor!　Of course, not only are they unique, but their weapons are also extremely powerful and combat capable!''

　Mr. Lui is a quiet and small craftsman.
　He makes weapons, armor, and tools out of things found in the dungeon, so it's fun to see a different picture each time.
　And next.

''This one may be unfamiliar to many of you yet. [White Mage] or [Great Saint] entered as a replacement for Mr. Panakea--''