Ms. Helle didn't ask, but viewers should be curious.
　There are two major mysteries.

　The source of the blood, and the reason for the disintegration of the magical body (avatar).
　In fact, they are both established by one thing.

　First, let's get this straight.
　The Four Heavenly Kings are not just a crown.

　Just like I, who is called the Chief of Staff, has 'something special' such as black magic and the Demon King's Horn apart from the proposal of a strategy.
　The faces of the Four Heavenly Kings are special as well.

　They prefer the form of a [Dream Demon] and can absorb (drain) the target without touching it. However, this is only one aspect of it, and depending on what he wishes to do, he can transform into any race or even reproduce its characteristics.
　A shapeshifting, winged black panther sub-beast - [Devil in Love] Citry.

　A warrior who rides on armor that resembles a giant statue and manipulates an elastic spear. Although it only looks like a human girl inside, it boasts a speed that can leave a gale behind, a power that can crush huge rocks, and an endurance that will not die even if its heart is crushed.
　It's the same race as the Demon King, and it's the same race as the Demon King.

　He is of the same race as the Demon King and has two excellent horns. It's the same race as the king, and it has two excellent horns. He is a wizard who plays with his enemies with time-space shifting magic.
　He is quick and bold, and there is no hesitation or delay in his movements. His [Majin] is - [Time Devil] Agares.

　The first four heavenly kings that the adventurers will encounter. His brutal personality sometimes terrifies people and sometimes attracts them helplessly. The blood she controls causes an atrocious yet beautiful slaughter.
　The [Vampire] - [Queen of Vampires] Carmilla, who takes the blood of her enemies and abuses them with her blood.


　She honed the 【Position (Job)】 of 【Blood Manipulator】, which is skilled in the manipulation of blood, to a high standard.
　Normally, the blood sucked by a bloodsucking sub-beast could not be controlled by the master 【Vampires】.
　This is because the only thing they can interfere with is their own blood.

　However, Carmilla noticed that there was an exception.
　I'm sure you'll be able to see that the blood that is sucked directly from others is yours. I'm not sure how it works.
　She concluded.

　The mixture of her blood with her own would make her more receptive to manipulation.
　She repeatedly gave her own bat blood - to demonstrate this - to her own bat.

　And then, one day.
　I was able to control the bat at will.

　The day she and I first met.
　The source of the rampant s*xual desire of the thugs who attacked Mira-san was never again able to function properly with the bat she had called up.
　Carmilla's technique of turning the adventurer's blood that the vampire bat made her suck into her own weapon was something she created through unflagging effort and trial and error.


''........Aerial, are you aware of this?''

　[Samurai] Masamune says with a serious expression.
　The looming thorns of blood have not stepped within the range of the circle around him.

　When he gets within that range, he is cut to pieces and scattered.
　His katana skills are that great.

''I'm this(,) too.

　Masamune, too, has melted into the air, his left knee and below collapsing in tatters.
　He stands on one leg and keeps cutting through the thorns.

'Ah, it looks like his body is collapsing from someone with less magical power.

I don't know the cause, but if that's the case, it fits with our party's current situation. Except for Masamune, none of them have had any noticeable breakdowns.

　【Alchemist】 Liu Yi-san has processed the stone chair into a shield in the blink of an eye, preventing the thorns.

　Aerial-san's guess is not wrong.
　But to be more accurate, the body is collapsing from those who have less magic power applied to the magic body (avatar) generation.

　The magical body (avatar) is a reproduction of a living creature with magical power.
　The cost of reproduction naturally varies from creature to creature.
　The more complex the structure is, the more magic power is needed to reproduce the creature.

　Then why did the bodies of those with less magic power to generate collapse this time?

''The math doesn't add up if it's just the bat. Aren't there others?''

　Wraith-kun is still very sharp.
　Most of the bats he encountered in the forest were hunted by the adventurers, but no matter how many they were, he couldn't track them all down.
　For example, if there was a bat that smoked a few and then escaped, it would be impossible to keep track of them all.

　However, even if there were dozens of such individuals, it wouldn't be a reason for Carmilla to be able to control this amount of blood.
　It's possible that it was her own blood stored somewhere........but if that was the case, there were plenty of places to use it. For example, it wasn't used in the Fenix Party battle.

'You can suck it and not be noticed by........mosquitoes?

　Fran says, tilting her head cockily.

'Ha-ha, that's good, Fran. But if there are enough mosquitoes to collect this amount of mosquitoes, we'd notice them too. And you didn't hear their wings?

　The childhood friend duo didn't break their usual pace in this situation.

''...leeches?''

　Skaha mutters.
　It looks like they've arrived at the right answer too.
　''Yes.

　Every layer is preparing new measures for the raid battle.
　Carmilla worked on bringing sub-beasts other than the bats under control.

　And to suck the magic power from their magical bodies (avatars) without the adventurers being aware of it.
　The environment of the forest, the rustling of the trees and the night breeze. The moist air and soil. The damp air and soil, the poor visibility due to night and fog.
　And the field of the dungeon where all of these are constructed with magical power.

　Furthermore, the battle with 【Vampires】 will be added to that. Many of my reliable companions have excellent magical powers.

　When the conditions are met to this extent, it's not unreasonable to be unaware of a weak creature called a leech that noiselessly sticks to people and sucks their blood.
　Regardless of the magical power produced from the magical organ, what is being stolen is blood - the magical power that builds up the body.

　After the adventurers entered the forest, the sub-beast of leeches would stick around and suck blood, and when it had sucked enough, it would repeatedly fall off in a daze.
　The rest of the adventurers passed by, and then the others collected it. Deliver it to Carmilla.

　Normally, it wouldn't be surprising if they noticed it in the blood that flowed out. Even afterwards.
　But this is a dungeon attack. Spilled blood will turn into magical particles.

　Magic particles leaking slightly from small wounds are difficult to find in the deep fog and battle.
　And with time, the spill will stop.

　If my men could defeat the adventurers, of course, that would be the best.
　But that's not going to happen, and even if all of the forest's subordinates are overthrown, it's not a loss.

''How many leeches will it take to recover this much magic? I don't know how, but Carmilla is controlling it herself. She's making it her own. What the hell do I need to do to make that happen?

　Wraith-kun seems to understand the awfulness of what Carmilla has done.
　In order to interfere with the blood that the leeches sucked, she would have to continuously feed her own blood to the leeches beforehand in the first place.
　Dozens, hundreds, thousands of them?　Based on the time of year, you'd have to be ready long before the raid battle announcement to be ready in time.

　Maybe........since meeting me again?
　When I became the chief of staff, she had already started working on that desire to stand in line that she told me about the other day.

　A strategy to win that suited the environment of the layer of people she was in charge of.
　The ingenuity and effort to make the most of your abilities.

It's a way to lure your prey into your nest without letting them know they are weak. This is one way to fight.

　Wraith looks impressed.
　But the situation is tight.
　Aside from the Aerial Party and the Wraith & Fran pair, Skaha's party is not good.

　Even if it's just Skaha-san alone, the other three are not suitable for the situation of being surrounded by blood thorns on all sides indoors.
　Right now, the priority was to not die, and 【Magician】Theo-san made a cocoon with thread and took refuge there with 【Hunter】Suri-san.

　With Skaha-san and 【Warrior】 Hamil-san's magic sword protecting it.
　It doesn't seem to be able to hold out for long in terms of manpower and drawing.

''Hm.......Let's leave this place to Helvall.

　Aerial-san thought slightly and made that decision.
　In fact, the thorns' momentum had slowed down since the fight with Helu-san began.
　His consciousness was largely divided into fighting her.

'What's the matter, Queen Samma!　Try teasing me, that guy's good at it!

　The thorns are torn off in the middle and there is nothing to stop Ms. Helu.
　Mira-san atomizes the moment she is hit and materializes behind her.

''........What's the fun in hitting someone who asks you to hit them? What I like is a face that doesn't like it.

'Haha!　That's not a good match!　Because I love fighting strong men!

You're right.

　Carmilla gave up her captivity and splattered blood on the floor instead.
　The blood quickly turned into a carpet of needles.

'You think this is going to stop me?

　Ms. Helle approached Carmilla, not willing to let her legs burn a hole.

'Do you think I want to stop you?

　A sword of blood floats around Carmilla. It's not just one or two swings.

'There is no creature that does not die.

Yeah, vampires ain't all that immortal.

Isn't Slaughterhouse the same?

Just because you're dead doesn't mean you're dead.

That's right.

Don't get cocky, honey.

　Blood swords attacked Helu one after another.
　She advances regardless.
　She seems to prioritize hitting Carmilla above all else.

　The 【Vampire Queen】--doesn't run away.
　She gracefully held the sword she created with her own blood - and made a thrust.

''It's fine like that.

　Helu licked her lips and opened her left hand (,).
　Carmilla's sword pierced her palm.
　She moved her arm to forcefully change its trajectory. The thrust aimed at her face was already warped.

　I continue to thrust forward. Finally, Helu-san's palm welcomed all the blades and grabbed Carmilla's hand.

''--!

I got him.

　I won't give her time to atomize. Mr. Helu slammed his knee into Carmilla's stomach.

'----'

　Furthermore, he avoided the blood sword that attacked him with just a movement of his neck, and how - he took the hilt in his mouth and swung the sword.
　It ripped open Carmilla's throat and magic particles erupted from it.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you've got a lot of things on your mind, but this is the end of it. Well, that was interesting, Carmilla.

　Carmilla's body shatters and magic particles dance.

"This game, my--


Yeah, what's yours?


Huh?

　Hel-san lets out a stunned voice.
　It was because what I heard was the voice of Carmilla who was supposed to have defeated Imaida.

　The next moment, Carmilla, who appeared behind the 【Magic Sword Hero】, thrusts her fangs into the enemy's neck.
　A blow that threw away the pride of being the pinnacle of vampires, not sucking blood directly from the enemy.

''Atomization, huh...!

　Yes, that's right.
　It's a physical change. [Vampires] are atomized in line with people's images, but it's not that they are limited to that.
　If you take the trouble, it's not impossible to disguise your exit by turning into magical particles.

　If you have the boldness and ability to take such a hassle in front of the [Demon Sword Hero].
　For example, even if the timing of being grabbed by the arm and might be killed in the next moment, it wouldn't fizzle out.

''Ha, ha, ha, ha!　It's great, Carmilla!　You're the best!　You're strong!　What a hoot, you're funny!

　Mr. Helu is laughing with great pleasure as the magic inside his body is rapidly deprived.

''It's worth pulling out (...)

　Saying that, Helu-san hung her tattered left hand on the hilt of her magic sword.
　Her weapon that she would never pull out unless she was at the level of fighting a demon king or an old dragon.
　The Demon Sword Tilving is pulled out and released.

　But from the position, she can't cut Carmilla behind her - no.
　She pointed the blade at her stomach and stabbed it without hesitation.
　She pierced Carmilla behind her, herself and herself.

The sword that killed the dragon. Will it work?

　A sound like hot oil can be heard from their bodies.
　It's burning and melting (,,,,).
　From there, Helu further cuts up the blade towards the shoulder where Mira's fangs stand out.
　ZuZu, Helu-san scorches himself and Carmilla's body with a scorching slice, but....

''....?''

　Suddenly, his expression twisted.

　It was because only my own body was falling as if I was being sucked to the floor.
　If you look at it, both of my legs were scattered with magic particles in a raggedy manner, and I was about to collapse.

''Well, did you say you didn't want to stop...''

　The carpet of blood, and the thorns that had wrapped around her before that, were not intended to stop her.
　It was sucking blood (,) from the blood weapon itself.

　A truly divine feat.
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to say that the Demon King is on top of it.

　It seemed to be an upset victory for Carmilla.

　However, the [Demon Sword Hero] never throws the match.
　As soon as her remaining knees touched the floor, she half-turned her body and pulled out the magic sword that was still stuck in her and cleaved Carmilla's body.

''--. ........That's not a human move anymore.

What if...?

　The hero thrusts his magic sword into the neck of the falling Carmilla.
　The one who rules the vampire does not avoid it.
　Instead, he manipulates the blade of blood and pierces the enemy with all that remains.

　One who loses his right arm and both legs and is skewered all over his body.
　The one who lost his lower body and had his lower body ripped open from his magical organs to his shoulders by a hot sword, and had a magical sword stabbed into his neck.

".........................I've lost, Carmilla.

　Hellsness that seemed to be immortal - the body of 【Magic Sword Brave】 Helvall was shattered this time.
　A pale light dissipated in the church - an exit.

''No, if it wasn't for you, we would have been able to drop more adventurers. I mean, it's a draw.

　With a final smile of a huff, Carmilla also ends.
　Following the brave man, the queen's body also shattered and melted into the air.

　The remaining subordinate vampires had already been defeated by the other parties.
　The third layer, the realm of vampires and the 'household'.

　Four defectors.
　With their numbers reduced to ten, the adventurers decided to enter the fourth tier, suffering the greatest loss ever.
　Carmilla had shown her abilities as the Four Heavenly Kings.