They'll be held as prisoners of war by the White King's knights.

　Reinhardt blamed.

'I still have questions for these guys. Why they attacked your country. And then there's the question of the Empire's intentions. Killing them means you have no answers. And why our people were killed...
He hurt my friends too.

　Masamune didn't put his sword away and gave Gido a cold look.

'If I had been even a little late, we could have all died.

　Masamune thrust his broadsword at Gido's neck again.

'Yose!' Reinhardt's angry voice echoed through the quiet battlefield. ''Thank you for helping me. But this is a matter between nations, and from here on out, it's the province of us White King Knights. There is no room for a mere adventurer to interfere.''
Masamune let out a disgruntled snort, "That's arrogant," he said.
''You will not be allowed to act on your own within your territory.
"...hmm?　Did you say you just helped him? Masamune recalls the conversation from one day ago. 'That's not true. I was just eliminating the danger to my friends. I didn't save you guys.

　The tip of the blade lightly touched Guido's neck, and a little blood ran down his neck.

''Hiiii!　Wait, wait!　Help me!　If you help me, anything to help me...

　Gido felt the pain in his throat and pleaded with a frightened look on his face.
　But he could see Masamune's left eye, which glowed slightly red, and he choked on his words from the fear and agitation that folded up. Similarly, Fran gulped as well.

'It's the eye of one who is lying. You're trying to escape through an opening.'
No, no!　I'm not running away!　I'm going to be caught by you and the rest of you quietly!

　Masamune raises one side of his mouth in a thin smile.
　Gide's behavior becomes increasingly strange.

''Reinhardt. Let me ask you one thing, can you White King Knights hold these two?

　Masamune didn't turn around and said this without making eye contact.

''What the hell can you guys do if you can't even get a hand on the monsters? You're the strongest of the White King's knights, right?　I don't think you're going to be able to hold these guys if you're going to be stopped by one of these skinny guys.
Masamune, please wait.

　Sierra appeared.

'Reinhardt's strength does not lie. He is the strongest knight in Razhuisen.
Not in this country. There will be more victims.
'Reinhardt was fighting while being aware of his surroundings. One-on-one, he couldn't lose.

　Next to Sierra were Toa and Nem, both of whom were standing next to her.
　Both of them are looking at Masamune with the same anxious expression as Sierra.
　But Masamune doesn't seem to notice.

''-- 《Grudge Pain (Phantom Pain)!

　Masamune unleashed his magic unexpectedly.
　Guido screamed convulsively, gasping for breath on his shoulder as the pain passed.

'Please don't!'

　But Masamune couldn't hear Sierra's words.

'I thought I could feel the killing intent coming from you just now.

　Masamune said, and looked at Gido as he brought his face closer to observe.

'You just tried to do something to Sierra, didn't you?'

　Gid is out of breath and refuses to answer.
　His expression is frightened.

''【Grudge Pain(Phantom Pain)--''
'Gyaaahhhhhh!
Masamune!

　Guido stares at the sky, sniffling, crying and slobbering, jerking and twitching with his eyes wide open to the extreme.
　His voice is leaking out in small increments.

''--Don't.''

　At that moment, Reinhardt pointed his sword at Masamune.

'Torture of prisoners of war is unacceptable. It is an act that will not be tolerated in Rashausen.'
What do you mean by that? Pointing your sword at me do you understand what that means?
Masamune.

　But the next time the voice was heard, Masamune's expression cleared of that dark cloud that had settled over his face.

'What's the matter ... it's not like Masamune.'

　It was Toa.

'The fight is over now,'
...Toa.
You'll take care of the rest and we'll go home... won't we?

　Masamune's heart was severely upset by Toa's questioning as if to admonish him.
　Through the guido in front of him, he could see himself objectively.

''I'm just...''

　Pupils wavering.
　Masamune kills himself, trying not to be noticed by his increasingly ragged breathing.
　He asks himself why he is hurting the nameless one, not to kill him, but he has no answer.
　The same question ran through his head, "Wasn't magic a dream and not a fantasy?
'I am...'

　And every time he was at a loss for words, he couldn't think beyond that.
　Masamune couldn't even turn his face to Toa.

'I say again, put down that sword.
Okay, all right. These guys are yours.

　Masamune, who now felt a little guilty.
　With Reinhardt at his side, he looked away with a somewhat lonely expression and put away his sword.
　He released the 《 Telekinetic Power》 that was restraining Gido and Fran and returned to Toa, Nem and Sierra.

''I'm sorry...''

　Masamune deceives himself with a bitter smile, looking down.

'Welcome back,'

　Toa smiled like he usually did and said nothing else.

''I'm ... I'm home,'' he returned, momentarily confused, just as he usually did.

　Masamune's tense expression softened as if relieved.
　However, my mind is still in turmoil.
　From the moment he understood that this is the place where he should return to in the form of Toa, he was struck by a sense of loss, as if Toa was moving away from him, and he felt as if he was in the dark.
　The deceptive smile gave Toa a sense of discomfort, and in order not to make Masamune uneasy, Toa tried to do the same with a similar smile.
　The returned discomfort left Masamune at a loss for words, and he could only smile awkwardly and unreliably as he continued.

'He's a silly knight!　You can't afford to lose your peace!

　It was then that Fran, freed, came alive and shouted out.
　Gid, on the other hand, is letting go, but Fran doesn't look at him.

'I thank you, Lord Knight of Heroes!

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　But the mischievous smile that appeared on his face became expressionless the moment he caught Masamune in his sights.

It's a good thing I'm not going to make you regret not killing him! --The Seance of the Dead!

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.
　The corpses of the adventurers and knights lying within the range of the area are quickly rising up.

'Come on, kill them all!
Soul Break.

　But Fran's magic was nullified like shattered glass by an unexpectedly audible chant.

''Nonsense. You've destroyed the magic....

　Even Reinhardt was speechless at the sight.

'Toa, this is the last time. We'll go home when we're done.
Yes.

　Toa looks unconvinced.
　But he can't help it, his expression allows it.

'This from the side where I said it,'

　Masamune muttered to Reinhardt so that he could hear him and stepped closer to Fran.
　The corpse that was trying to get up fell to the ground again, and all that was left was the figure of Fran standing there stunned.

''Bah, silly... it can't be!　My magic!　Why is this my magic?

　His gaze didn't catch anyone, and Fran repeated the same words in a mumbling tone.

'One prisoner would be enough.

　Masamune muttered as if asking a question.
　Reinhardt made no reply.

''I'm not going to die here!

　Fran raised her voice and turned her back to Masamune, who was closing in on her to hurry up and escape.
　Masamune granted 《Flight(Fly)》 《Reversing Prank 【Pole】 to the magic 《Flight(Fly)》 in his head and chanted his newly acquired magic.

''-- ''The Binding One, Diez Obligeradio.''

　Immediately afterwards, a great number of arms flew out from underneath Fran's feet.
　Fingers, the backs of hands, arms, all of which are identical in shape to those of humans.
　The arms are pure white, as if they hadn't been exposed to the sun, and their nails are red.

'I don't like it!　No!

　Those white arms instantly restrained the huge body of Fran, who was screaming, in an instant.
　One finger moved, but Fran could no longer do anything but summon.
　Then Masamune, with his broadsword at the ready, passed by in an instant.
　Immediately after, Fran spurts blood from her mouth.
　By the time the severed head falls down, Fran's cries disappear and an announcement is made in Masamune's head.

-- ''The skill 《Goddess Blessing》 has been activated by the defeat of Fran Beauhleine [Lv: 46]. Please choose your loot.''

Masamune opened the loot screen with a sigh.


Skill: 《Strengthen Magic Attack》.......Temporarily strengthen your magic attack power.
Skill: "Lighten" ... temporarily lightens your own weight.

Magic: Fly ... uses magic to allow you to float through the air.
Magic: Mademoiselle's Sphere of Compassion (Mademoiselle Pain) ... summons a sphere of compassionate pain.
Magic: "Mademoiselle Javelin (Mademoiselle Javelin)" ... summons a spear full of compassion.
Magic : The Seance of the Dead (Necromance) ... summons consciousness from somewhere to possess the body of the dead through the medium of their bodies.

Equipment: "Dress of Charity" - Fran's beloved dress of purple fur, full of love and compassion.
Equip: The Topaz Necklace, a simple necklace with topaz in the center.
Equipment: "Topaz Earrings [2]" ... a simple pair of earrings with topaz in the center.


The Seance of the Dead (Necromance) ... that's it?

　He thought he could distract himself by looking at the loot.
　But to no avail.
　Masamune returned to the three of them with an awkward step.

'Then let's go home.
Yes.

　Toa's smile gradually calmed Masamune's mind.
　He hid a serious thought behind the smile, wondering what he would have become if it wasn't for Toa - where was his anger going?　
　For Masamune, Toa is his salvation.

'--Wait.

　It's Reinhardt's voice.
　However, it was a little clearer than before.
　Masamune looked back at him in frustration.

'I do not admire your methods. There is no need for it. But I don't know your true intentions. It's just that as a knight defending this country, I couldn't approve of your actions. Torture in King's Landing is unacceptable.

　After blaming him, there was a sudden sight.
　Reinhardt got down on one knee on the spot.
　As if learning from him, the knights in the area gradually began to get down on one knee on the spot.
　I noticed that all the knights from the royal capital who were present were bowing to Masamune.

''Allow me to thank you. Masamune, if it wasn't for you, we ... this country would have perished.
Hey!　Hey!　A knight can't do that. That's bad, that's a quirk.
'Much better than losing the country. You saved this country.
A hero is born! Yogi held up his arms and shouted.
''What, a hero?'' Masamune couldn't understand the words because he was so upset.
'He's the hero of this country, of Radshausen!　I'm not afraid of the Empire anymore!

　Cedric taking advantage of the flight.
　But it wasn't just the two of them, everyone affirmed Masamune.

''Thank you.''

　Immediately after Reinhardt said that, the plains that should have been the battlefield "Hero Nito! There was a shout of approval.
　The cheers grew louder and louder, and the next thing I knew, all the people gathered were hailing Masamune as a hero.
　Some of them could be heard saying 'Hero Masamune'.
　Amidst the loud cheers, ''If this is known to Graysberg...'', Masamune's feelings were mixed.

　But the cheers couldn't be helped, and in the middle of it all, Toa's expression saved him, and Masamune smiled again with relief.

'Take the prisoners. Then there's Daniel and Lade. Take them both to the infirmary.
Ha!

　In a corner of the crowd of cheers, Reinhardt secretly instructs his men.
　Then, suddenly, he disappeared from the scene.

　He arrived at the top of a small hill.
　Far below, you can see Masamune in the center of the cheers, but Reinhardt turned away and checked the area.

''Edward........''

　Crouching there, Reinhardt gently touched Edward's severely deficient body.
　His expression is dark and expressionless.

'I'm sorry,'

　Then he saw Yun Yi quietly closing in behind him. With his curved sword at the ready, Yun slashed at the nape of Reinhardt's neck.

''Ugh!''

　The movement stopped and blood dripped from Yun's mouth.
　Reinhardt's straight sword, held in the opposite hand, was thrust into the heart.

''You still have some left?''
How did you...

　The last word was cut off, and Yoon collapsed on the spot.

''Assassination and perfume is a lick of imitation.

　Yun's clothes were smeared with Fran's perfume.
　But Reinhardt had no way of knowing such a convenience.