The time it took for Aerial-san to come to the fourth area was long compared to the speed at which he had been progressing so far.
　I even had time to summon [Reaper Knight] Fulkus and talk to him for a bit.

　Even after my transition, the demons in the third area are probably still struggling.
　Kaim and Wepal are the magician type. Instead of their physical bodies not being so strong, their magic is tremendous.
　In addition to being too fast, the magic that affects space is probably more suitable to stop Aerial-san who prioritizes reaching me.

　I can't ignore the rough sea and storm, and even the water blades and cannons.
　While thinking about that, I asked Fulkus-san for advice on one thing.

''It's ... interesting.''

　She agrees to this.
　And--

"Is Lord Remeghton here?

　Aerial-san who came over was not unharmed, unlike before.
　There were what looked like fine cuts all over her body. Even the parts of her skin that were not exposed could be seen from the damage to her costume.

　It would be Kaim-san or otherwise Forneus-san.
　【Lord Eloquent Thrush] In the case of Kaim, it's wind magic.
　[Sea Monster] Forneus' case is water magic.

　He's a mild-mannered and gentlemanly 【Sea Monster】, but his fighting style is fierce.
　Just the movement of his huge body is a tremendous shock, and if he bites you, you won't be able to put an end to it.
　And, as I experienced a little bit before during my visit to the sixth layer with Mira-san, he can use water magic.

　He moved immediately even when only the tail fin was summoned, and if the rest were summoned, it's hard to imagine that he would be inept even in the situation of 'something that was falling'.
　Even after swallowing Aerial-san, he must have done something after swallowing him.

　This is the second time in this raid battle alone that he's swallowed an enemy. It seemed natural for him to prepare a plan because he had been breached from the inside once.
　Because he was also a demon of the Demon King's Castle.

''The [Dragon Man] and the [Demon Man].............................Looks like the next one is Remegeton-dono's area. Or there's an area prepared for his own personal subordinates to wait....... Either way, we're almost there. Right?　--Lord Fourcas.

　Mr. Aerial says.
　He looked at me (...) and said so.

　The reason is simple.
　I'm in black armor.

　Her armor is a magic tool. Only those who have a special key can move it.
　The key is not to be used by plugging it in, but only to show the pilot's qualification.
　That's why Fulkas-san usually wears it around her neck with her registration card.

　We borrowed it temporarily and I climbed into the armor.
　The cockpit is simple. There is a seat, an elbow rest and a fixture. When I meditate, my vision flies to the helmet of the armor.

　You wouldn't be able to judge it by its appearance.
　I myself have suppressed my magical reaction.

　However.
　【Storm Brave】It's not something that can fool someone as much as Aerial.

''........What happened to your beloved spear?''

　I don't have Fulkus-san's spear in my hand.
　Aerial-san's movements are swift.

　He swung the holy sword in his right hand over his shoulder. A movement like trying to stab himself in the back as well, however, is the best decision.
　For the barrel of the sword stopped the tip of the spear that extended to strike him in the back.

　Immediately after, he removed his hand from the sword and reversed his body. He immediately grabbed the falling sword and flashed it.
　A blade-shaped wind swirls and runs through the spear, scattering slashes from the spear tip to the hilt.
　It's an attack that shreds the stone pike and even the owner in an instant, but that's 【Cutting Knight】 Fulkus.

　The moment he blocked the attack, he folded his spear and had already completed his evasive action.
　With the spear carved, the part that remained in her hand became the long side - that is, the main body - and made it possible to expand and contract again.

　She closed the distance with a single foot, and saw a thrust.
　The spear stretched out from the broken point, branching out in countless ways, and only the part used for the thrust grew straighter and longer. The rest of it is moving to wrap around Aerial-san's holy sword and body.

　Fulkas-san's demon horns are raised and his skin is dyed red.
　The speed and sharpness of his diminutive frame is unimaginable.

　Mr. Aerial caught the thrust with his left hand and pulled it to his side.
　Fulkas-san's body slumped forward, but she immediately leaned forward and kicked the ground.

''Mmm.''

　His voice.
　The part of the hilt that Aerial-san grasped falters.
　It had been growing straight just before, but suddenly lost its hardness.

　Fulkus-san used his small body and passed through Aerial-san's crotch like a small animal.
　With his spear in hand.
　He pointed the stone pike at the enemy and extended it.

''Haha.''

　The laughter of a joyful hero.
　The holy sword scattered the wind blade and tore the branching spear to shreds.

　He forcefully turns around and flashes his sword in a sideways swipe as it is.
　The trajectory of the sword and the wind that carves everything around it blows all around it.

　There are few safe zones. As long as you don't avoid it from a distance, there's very little to be said for it.
　One of the few it is about the wielder's body.

　The wind blade also doesn't run on a trajectory that carves the initiator.
　My sword master has his eyes on the hilt of the sword held by [Storm Hero].
　Fulkas-san, who was leaping on the verge, landed there.

　While stepping on Aerial-san's fingers, he spun around brilliantly and slammed a kick that carried his momentum into his chest.
　There was a dull, heavy sound and his body was blown away.

　It's a kick that would make his upper body disappear from this world if he were a normal human being, but that's where the 【Brave Man】 has it.
　No, that's not all. He seems to have instantly deployed his air armor.
　After thrusting the sword into the floor to kill the impact, he retreated for a while with Zuzu, but eventually stopped.

''Excellent....'' he could see Aerial's mouth move.

　In the next moment, the three [Ryuujin] bodies that were about to slash at him split up and down. A total of six masses became magic particles as it was, and they scattered.

　Just being a 【Brave Man】 is messed up. Exceptional. A 【Position(Job)】 that boasts an uncommon strength.
　They get the most attention in the party and are required to play the most active role. You can't even form a party without them because they're that important in dungeon capture.

　You're dealing with the pinnacle of such 【Brave Men】 right now.
　I remembered what I had once said to Fenix.

　--They have friends, which makes for an interesting strategy.
　--I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that.
　--You'll be able to use magic to its fullest extent, which you can't normally use because it involves your friends.

　Don't be stupid, I told my best friend, who was struggling with the fact that he was the only one with overwhelming power in the party, not to say anything stupid.
　There's a difference between fascination as a team and fascination as an individual.
　Each of them have their own charm, and even if you're [Brave], you can attract people either way.

　Now, though, Aerial-san doesn't lack all of her friends.
　There are no companions to get involved in, so there's no need to be reserved or considerate in your attacks.

''It's a vexing ... it's a luxury indeed. But I'm sorry, Master Fulkus.

　I guess I'm tempted to fight Mr. Fulkus.
　But if you do, you're giving me time to build my magic.
　It's a matter of priorities. He chose Remegeton.

　As if his body was shaky, it's gone. No, he's probably closing in on me with tremendous speed.
　Fulkas-san tries to block it with his spear, but he doesn't stop as he turns into a humanoid wind blade.

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　In a very short amount of time, his rush and - capture was over.
　Mr. Aerial was now ensconced in my control armor, his right hand.

　I don't have particularly good eyesight. My reaction speed is probably average as well. There's a limit to how much I can train. It's difficult to develop abilities in fields for which I have no aptitude.

　Still, Mr. Fulkus once complimented me on my eyes.
　He complimented me in the sense that I was observant.

　An adventurer nerd. Being a demon, I never knew my hobby could be so useful.
　The adventurers on the screen I admired and enthused about. I watched their moves over and over again.　
　Especially the top ranked ones.

　So I know.
　Even if it's too fast for the eyes to follow.
　If you know where they start and where they end, you can predict which route they will take and how fast they will run.
　Now all we have to do is prepare our hands on the predicted trajectory.
　It's hard to get the timing right, but it's not so much impossible.

''........as I thought.......''

　Aerial-san, whose head was sticking out of her hand, looked up at the helmet and muttered.

　--Now you've confirmed something...?

　That gaze was only turned on for a short time, so briefly that I thought it was an illusion, but instead of looking at the enemy, it was as if it was directed at a friend--.

''--''

　In the next moment, the sound of creaking metal resounds out.
　It's fresh in your mind that when [Gale Hero] Yuan was captured, it was very difficult to get out of it.

　That's how strong the grip of this armor is.
　And yet, even though I'm gripping it with all my might, and yet.

　My hand is opening up.
　I immediately turn my left hand into restraints as well, but he doesn't stop.

　The remaining demons, including Fulkas-san, turn their attention to us, but a light flickers there.
　The ones who didn't die, other than 【Cutting Knight】 Fulkas and me, there are about two of them?

　The lightning light that ran across the floor took the form of a person.
　Puffing and puffing, a slight amount of smoke rose from Fulkas-san's body.
　His body was burned by the lightning strike.

　Still, he pointed his spear at the enemy and confronted them.
　The others have been carved by that 【Brave Man】 who turned into a thunderbolt.
　By the [Lightning Hero] Skaha's [Lightning Realm].

''We've met again.''

　Skaha, who is clad in Raiden, responds to Fourcas with a spear.
　As for me, I had just been escaped from his hand.

''I already know where I'm riding,''

　The restraint was only a way to buy time.

　Yes, he could buy time.
　His holy sword was closing in. His chest armor will soon be pierced.

"Come on..."--Aggareth.

　I summon [Demon of Time] Agares to the cockpit.

"...wherever the Lord Chief of Staff calls, I will come to you, but isn't this a bit cramped?

　I know. It's a small space for two men.
　I put the key on the armrest and command Agares.

"Return the armor to its rightful owner.

Okay, then.

　I found myself on the shoulder of my armor.

'Oh, a little late for that?'

　It was just in time.
　Aerial-san's holy sword had just pierced the boarding area.
　He raised his gaze and our eyes met. Well, this one is wearing a mask.

''Feel free to cross the contraption with Fulkas.

　After this, Agares-san's 'spatial movement' will fly Fulkas-san to the boarding seat and have her control the armor to fight.
　........I'm sorry for making the pilot's seat more airy, but there won't be any problems with the control itself.
　Agares-san will be joining the remaining [Majin]. We won't be able to get out of it so easily.

''Brilliant. How did you manage to get around this far without releasing your horns?''

"If there is ever a time to release my horn, it is when you will leave.

How do you know unless you try?

　And so I transition to the final area.
　When I emerge from the staff's hidden room into the tenth and final area, I am greeted by my allies.

'Welcome back, Ren.'

　It's Ellie.

Oh.

That was quicker than I expected, wasn't it?

Is there a problem?

　'Nee,' she laughs.

'No. Waiting is not my hobby.

Okay.

Aren't you glad you're finally fighting?

　Indeed, so far, the battle had been a battle, but a retreat with the help of allies.
　Summoning your friends and fleeing deeper and deeper into the woods.

　Am I happy to be able to fight Aerial-san and the others by myself?
　I'll think about it. No, I don't have to think about it.

　I put a smile on my mouth and stepped forward to join the other subordinates.