No words for the two men facing each other. No need for such things.

　Gulp, the wind rumbled.
　The raging storm sucked and clung to the holy sword, clinging to it, waiting for the time of release now or later.

''..........''

　Mr. Fulkas' white skin was tinged with vermilion, and something like a bump rose from his forehead.
　It was reminiscent of the figure of an ogre heard of in lore.

　Fulkus-san runs through the rain of wind blades released by Aerial-san.
　When he found a faint breakthrough, he dove in, and if he couldn't avoid it, he chose a route that would cause the least amount of damage. He runs with an artful swiftness derived from his vast combat experience.

　Seeing such movements of the enemy, 【Storm's Hero】 smiles happily.
　The distance between him and me shrinks at an astonishing speed, and the two sides get closer until everyone can expect a clash.

　Aerial-san showed a stance of intercepting him with a stance with his cutting edge pointed towards the heavens.
　Mr. Fulkus did not stop.

　Just before she was about to step into the range of the blade's reach, she - stumbled.
　No - she kicked up the floor.
　The impact caused the floor to turn up in a big way. Its size is like a wall.
　Suddenly, a form of wall blocked the two of them.

　Aerial-san doesn't move.

''It's ... too bad.''

　Words are useless in this game.
　So that's a word for not being able to win.

　Aerial-san pointed the cutting edge of the holy sword to the right from himself.
　A man-made natural disaster struck in that direction.
　A wielder who manifests a storm that is originally orchestrated by the heavens with the will of a man. That is one of the spirit arts allowed to the contractor of the wind spirit body, Aerial. The application of limiting the range of effect is his creation.

　The wind of tyranny blew through the line connecting the cutting edge and the wall. The floor was gouged out, and what was rolled up turned to dust.
　Fulkas-san's left leg was no exception.

　She was trying to get past Aerial-san's side and head towards where Hamill-san was.
　Having lost one of her legs, Ms. Fulkus leapt with her remaining right leg.
　She accelerated with such a step that her footprints were etched on the floor.

　Hamill-san, who was heading towards her, released a 'flying slash' and Aerial-san followed up with a wind blade.
　Fulkas-san sprinted with both hands on the floor like a beast. He avoids the approaching attack.
　That's not all.

''No, no, what's that move........''

　Although his cheeks twitch, Hamill-san's appearance does not show any impatience.
　Fulkus-san holds the remnants of the snarling spear in his mouth and spins his body with his momentum. In the process, he takes the wreckage in his hand and throws a projectile towards Hamill-san. Hamill-san tries to shoot down the throwing spear (Javelin) that tears through the sky with a 'flying slash'--.

''

　The objective will not be achieved.
　His skills are top notch. He never misses his aim.
　If there is anything to miss, it's either the opponent is also top-notch, or the target changes its movement after recognition, as in Sitry-san's case.

　In Sitry-san's case, he avoided the blow that would have cut his head off by changing from his Remegeton form to his [Dream Demon] form.
　But what Fulkas-san threw was a spear. You can't deceive a first-class warrior with your intentions.
　So yes, it was Mr. Fulkus who did it.

　With his second throw (,,,,,) he flicked the first spear and changed its trajectory.
　Then on the third throw, he adjusted his trajectory again.
　They were done in a matter of moments.

''Haha, this is another--''

　Mr. Hamill would have noticed that. Even if he knew originally, he would have strongly reaffirmed it.
　Mr. Fulkus is not only excellent as an armor pilot, he is not strong because he is a demon.

　He boasts of an unusually monstrous power, possesses a sturdy body, and is equipped with delicate skills.
　That was the current generation's [Reaper Knight] Fulkus.

　Just in the nick of time, Hamill-san popped the remnants of the spear.
　However, the interception to Fulkas-san, who had caught up with the spear he had thrown himself, was delayed by that amount.

　Fulkas-san's hand blurred. It only appeared that way because it was too fast, but he actually played Hamill-san's arm with the back of his hand.
　It easily shattered his bones and bent his arm towards the joints created by the violence.
　Naturally, he couldn't hold the magic sword.

　Fulkas-san caught the fallen magic sword.

　--I guess what an apprentice can do is what a master can do.......

　Maybe I'm overthinking it.
　But I've taken a magic tool from [Warrior] Alba of the Fenix Party in the tenth layer battle and from Flukas-san in the tag tournament.

''Ugh, this is pretty shameful.

　He scored a knee kick to Ms. Flukas' jaw right after her arm was broken, but she didn't budge.
　Hamill's leg was then broken, but he was not allowed to leave.

　The reason for this is because Mr. Fulkus, who grabbed her by the collar, used her as a living shield (...).
　Aerial-san's attack ceased.

　With Fulkus-san's speed, which has increased weight, it would be possible to cut off the whole thing.
　But that's the act of killing a demon with an entire companion.

　It's not like he's in a state where he's being controlled by the enemy like [Samurai] Masamune-san.
　As those standing on the righteous side of the setting, it would be a hesitant act, and reducing the number of people in the raid battle in the first place would affect the subsequent attack. As a way to attack one layer, the decision to cut off one of your friends is a heavy one.

　Fulkus-san shoots 'flying slashes' in all directions.
　Liu Yi-san and Fran-san, who seem to have managed not to leave, are rescued by Wraith-kun.

　【Gale Hero】Ewan-kun is still trapped in the left hand of his armor. It seems that he is bound by a very strong force.

　The one who is trying to rescue him is 【Fast Wind Brave】 Skaha-san.

　[Faceless Archer] Suri-san and [Thousand Transformations Summoner] Margrette-san were fighting against the [Dragon Man]. There was only one of them left, and his arrow had just pierced their eye holes.

　The remnants of the spear were burning due to [Dragon Man]'s breath. Smoke was also coming out, and visibility was poor.　

　There is no way for Hamill-san to commit suicide now. His arms and legs are broken.

　The abstain function is a specification that can't be used if you're too close to the enemy. One of the reasons for introducing this is that in the past, there were many adventurers who wanted to avoid taking damage and exposing themselves in an uncool manner, such as right before they were killed by a demon, and this was one of the reasons why they introduced it.
　Nowadays, its use is limited to cases where you're caught in a trap that isn't dead, but you can't escape from it either.

You won't be able to keep it for long, will you? You're just going to drop me, and then what?　How do you fight with one leg and no weapons or men?

　Mr. Hamill's words were not answered by Mr. Fulkus.
　Slowly, the member with a free hand approaches Fulkus-san.

　But because of the 'flying slash', it doesn't seem to be going the way they wanted.
　At that moment, the consciousness of everyone but Skaha and Ewan-kun turned to her.
　She moved.

　To be precise, she and - her armor moved.

''------!

　The adventurers share their surprise.
　The armor without a pilot has begun to move, and they are also surprised.

　There is no one else on board.
　When I looked at the screen, I was as surprised as the adventurers, but at the same time, I was also convinced.



　There would be a way to control it remotely.
　Considering that I'm usually on board, is there a disadvantage to remote control, such as a loss of control accuracy?

　Anyway, the armor is moving.
　The large black armor has lost its left arm and its right hand is unable to grip things well thanks to Helu-san.
　The armor kicked the broken spear that rolled at his feet - about as thick as a log since the large armor was using it - and kicked it.

　With tremendous force, the spear flies off.
　The armor then approached Skaha-san. Fran-san and Lui-san are running for cover.

　On the track of the broken spear was Aerial-san.
　He would be able to handle it - usually.

''Eh?　Whoa....!

　Hamill-san's voice.
　Mr. Fulkus threw Hamill-san at Aerial-san.

''-----''

　Then he tries to cut it up with 'Flying Slash'.
　Naturally, Aerial-san protects him with a wall of air, and also catches and moves his body with wind magic.
　While doing that in an instant, completely destroying the broken spear is extremely difficult, even for him as expected.

　Aerial-san chose to respond by retreating himself and Hamil-san from the orbit.
　After losing his living shield, Fulkas-san is left with Hamil-san's magic sword.

　When Fulkus-san pointed the belly of his sword at the front, an arrow struck it. It was shot and flew away.
　It's Mr. Suri.

　He is already moving to avoid the 'flying slash' that was released just before.
　That was enough. It bought him time.

　The broken spear that was approaching with great force, Fulkas-san - jumped on it.
　And immediately executed a stretching that seemed to have caused hundreds of years of plant growth in an instant.
　This is the only remnant of the remaining spear anymore. In other words, this is the main body now.

''Haha, isn't that fun, Fulkus!　The Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's Castle are all interesting guys!

　Fulkas-san wears a piece of spear that is stretched out like a spider's web around the base of her missing leg and uses it as an improvised prosthetic leg.
　The one who is approaching her is the 【Magic Sword Hero】 Helvall.

　Once again, Fourcas-san does not stop her from running on the spear. She herself runs at a sprint, and they approach each other from the front.
　And the two of them prepared their fists and clashed them together at the same time.

　There is a dull sound.
　After a stalemate that lasted for about a blink of an eye, the arms of the two men jumped as if they were being played at the same time.

　Both of their hands are crushed. Let's call it a sharing of pain.
　In a simple clash of fists, Fulkus-san is even with the [Magic Sword Hero].
　However, Helu-san's side has the ability to regenerate--.

''Hmm?''

　Hel-san's body, I noticed that the spear was wrapped around her body like a rope.

'Oh no, no way!

　Fulkus-san's goal was to make this brave man stop for a moment.
　The stoppage is complete. Even if he escapes the restraints from now on, he won't be able to catch up to her immediately.

　Aerial-san had injected the magic body (avatar) repairing agent to prevent Hamil-san from leaving.
　Although she released a wind blade to destroy the spear net, but it was only a rescue priority.

''My target is Yuan!

　Wraith-kun shouts. Is it because the respect is off because of the urgency of the situation?
　Fulkas-san continues to shoot 'Flying Slash' at him.

　Suri-san is unable to release an arrow because the line of fire is not passing.
　Margrette-san is open to the distance.
　Fran-san and Liu Yi-san are fighting with their armor.

　The reason why Ewan-kun couldn't escape from the arm was also discovered earlier. He must have kept putting pressure on the arm remotely. That's why he couldn't get out. It must have been exquisitely applied and immobilized.

'I won't let Ewan do it. I'm not going to let Ewan do it.

　Mr. Skaha is standing there.
　Fulkus-san lands on his arm of armor.

　He must have been building up his magic power, and Skaha-san's side-nap is much faster than it was earlier.
　Fulkus-san's cracked right arm is severed from around his second arm.

　The second blow, which is immediately cut and returned, is imminent, but its trajectory is slightly off.
　Fulkus-san struck the arm of the armor with his left arm, and the arm part shook greatly from the impact.
　The blurred slash, Fulkus-san catches it with his magic sword.

　Although he trembled from the lightning strike that was slammed into the holy sword, Fulkus-san withstood the damage. If it's an ordinary demon, even if it's an attack that's worth a few exits, it's not enough to bring her down.

''That's a marvelous durability. Da--gah?

　Skaha exited (,,,,,,,,,,,).

　Suddenly, his neck twisted off and his head flew through the air as he exited.
　Mr. Fulkas made a motion that seemed to swing his nonexistent right arm out.

　--No way.

　Ogres (ogres) are a race with excellent life force. They convert what they eat into life force, which supports their uncommon endurance and physical strength.

　And although this is the basis of the world, magic power is the source of everything.
　It is said that magic power forms all things.
　That's why it's possible to imitate all things with magic.

　The opposite is also possible, depending on the species.
　Vampires who suck out magic from blood, and dream demons who draw magic from energy.
　What if the demon race has the ability to convert life force into magical power?

　What if he turned his uncommon life force into magic and wore it on his body as a substitute for his arm - if he hit it?
　This result is also not impossible.

　No matter how much Fulkus-san was, it was hard to imagine him exerting an output equivalent to high density and high purity magic power without the function of horns and wands.
　Even if it was possible, it would only be for a few moments that would chop a moment into hundreds more.

　And that's what he did.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

''.........?''

　Mr. Fulkus was not moving.
　No, he couldn't seem to move.
　He was trapped by Wraith-kun's, 'Box of Air'.

　And they had gathered in the meantime.
　Aerial-san, Helu-san, and Wraith-kun.

''I'm sorry, Skaha-dono.......!

　Ewan-kun is also kneading his magic power.
　Simultaneous attacks by four brave men.

　In this state, as expected of Fulkus-san, she can't avoid them.
　Her skin color and bumps had returned to their original color when I noticed.

　I think Fulkus-san saw the camera for a moment, not the enemy.
　I'm struck by the illusion that my eyes have met my master's.

　--Yes, I was looking at him properly.

　What Mr. Fulkus once taught me.
　She admitted to me that my strength was my ability to grasp the situation and find a way to win.

　Of course, the first thing would be to win.
　Since it was a raiding match, she also had to perform several undisclosed moves.
　But Ms. Fulkus has proven that I can get this far in a fight the way I do.

　Not the Remegeton way, but the Reme way.
　Keep thinking, the more options you have, the more you can take, and you'll pull out a win.
　She and I have very different cards in our hands, but I think I understand what she's trying to say.

"I'm hungry.

　Is that voice actually said, or is it my auditory hallucination?
　Third Four Heavenly King [Reaper Knight] Fulkas, exit.

　The adventurers reduced their numbers to nine and captured the eighth layer. One resurrection right was obtained.
　There are only two floor bosses left to protect the Demon King-sama.
　【Time Demon】 Agares and 【Ship-Horned Dark Mage】 Remegeton were the only ones left.