After the attack by the War King's emissaries that suddenly appeared, Sieg and Anima defeated Eta and Theta, Sigma, a baronet-level high-ranking demon race, started to move from silence.
　And then the IJN idiot appeared as a helper to interrupt them.

''Aren't you treating me badly!

　Don't bite the voice in your mind....
　Anyway, I'm grateful that Alice came to my rescue, for what it's worth.
　It's only a prediction based on the behavior so far, but I think this guy is pretty strong.

''Well now, where is Kite's enemy?
You don't know what's going on here?
"No! To be honest, I was there from the 'furry one showed up' over there... but when I thought of a cool way to say it, I was surprised to see the whole situation change!
....

　I don't know if we can really rely on this guy...
　Alice remains in her costume and scurries around, looking around, noticing Sigma's presence and tilting her head........body wide open.

''........Kite, isn't that a high-level demon race?''
"It's like a baronial high-ranking demon tribe...
Oh, what a relief. A baronetcy, eh? I'm so relieved.
"...there clown, what are you trying to say...

　Hearing Alice's words in a distracted voice while popping the stuffed animal's large hands together, Sigma's expression clearly changes to one of displeasure.
　I mean, Alice, you're called a clown or something immediately upon meeting her...

''No, you see, a high level demon race above the count level is really a monster... I thought that was a tough call... but I'm glad to hear that it 'looks weak'.
You are ....a fool to me?

　Hearing Alice's words as she lazily tells him, a blue streak appears on Sigma's forehead.
　Even so, she doesn't immediately cut at him, is it because of her pride as a warrior, or is it because Alice isn't ready for it yet?　

　Against such a Sigma, Alice leisurely turned around and took a step forward..........................and collapsed from her knees.

''Guh, ugh.......''
Alice?

　What the hell happened?
　I didn't see anything, but I don't know if the attack is already...

Why is my old injury still here?
Old wounds?

　I thought I had been hit by an invisible, swift attack, but apparently that's not the case.
　I'm sure you'll be able to see that the same amount of money is being spent on the same thing.

''At a time like this.......if only I had this 'Newest Portable Lighting Magic Tool 1000R sales', I could easily defeat that guy.......''
....
'd*mn, I can't believe I had to watch you guys get beaten up, Kite!

　You are a bastard, aren't you?
　I'm sure you have a clear understanding of the situation, and that's why you're here.

　I approached Alice silently, took the magic tool from her hand and put down a silver coin.
　Then Alice stood up as if nothing had happened.

''I won't allow you to hurt Kite-san, no matter who else would allow it!　Come on, rascal!
....

　Huh?　I'm being rescued by Alice right now, aren't I?
　I don't know what this feeling is.......I want to hit him in the back of the head as hard as I can.......

'Is the charade over?　Then die!
What?

　At that moment, Sigma had already approached Alice's eyes in an instant.
　Then a high-speed strike released from the iaido stance cut Alice's body in half from diagonally below.

''Alice!
Alice.
...Yeah?

　Seeing that, I reflexively shouted, and for some reason another voice came from beside me as well.

''My God, how could Alice be beaten so easily........this is the appearance of an incredibly powerful enemy!　Kite--aah!
"...what are you doing...

　Before I knew it, Alice had taken off her costume and was beside me in her opera mask, joking around as a matter of course, so I knocked her off her feet.
　Alice rubbed her head and opened her mouth in a somewhat dumbfounded manner.

''Because~ that guy was so torrid.......I was bored until I came over here, so I was on the spectator's side for a bit.
"...my late?　You can tell me, clown.
That's right. I'm a clown, after all, and I can't get excited without fanfare.

　While muttering to Sigma, who has clearly become more irritated and regained her stance, Alice takes out a pocket watch from her pocket while still looking comfortable.

''Three........two.....
What the hell are you-- What?

　Immediately after Sigma made a dubious expression at that bizarre action, the remnants of the stuffed animal lying at Sigma's feet flashed with light.

''1.....................1.
Huh?

　Then a roar and a flash of light engulfed Sigma's body.



























'You clown!　Little tricks!

　Sigma shouts evasively as he dispels the smoke caused by the explosion.
　And then a few knives come flying in, splitting the smoke.

''Tch!''

　However, Sigma is also only a high-ranking demon clan of the baronial rank, so he quickly knocked off the knives that flew at him.
　A moment after she was about to move away from the place where the smoke made it difficult to see while knocking off all the flying knives, Sigma hears a small wind noise and moves her sword behind her neck.

'Oh?　Has it been prevented?
''Don't underestimate me (was this guy completely out of sight?　Stealthy?　(A place with poor visibility is tasteless.)

　While popping the knife swung down from the blind spot and keeping Alice in check with the returning blade, Sigma moves from the place surrounded by explosive smoke.
　Towards such a sigma, Alice approaches her from the front without any tricks, unlike the previous one.

''I got it!''
Yup.
What?

　As Sigma swings his sword in a sideways calm toward the fast but gaping rush, Alice avoids it by sinking her body low.......to the ground.
　She then flips her body around with one hand on the ground, and from the same position she fires a kick at Sigma's face.

　

''Huh?''
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

　Even a blow with a planted knife did not result in a direct hit, and Alice quickly rotated her body to regain her stance and back stepped away.
　With Sigma's physical ability, it was possible to chase after her, but Sigma didn't chase her, but stood there and stared at Alice sharply.

''.........You are a versatile fellow.
Yeah, sure.
.........(He accurately aims at the vital point. And quite a bit of discipline.......an assassin?

　Sigma was measuring Alice's strength in the current offense and defense.
　Her speed was fast, her power not so much. An opponent who was light on her body, and who could unleash a tricky attack...

Your power is largely understood. Yes, you are indeed very fast for a human but you are no match for me. The next crossing will kill you.
You can't convince me with a cut on your face. I mean, it's just stupid.
You are well. This is the end of your talk. The speed at which you are able to confidently show us the limits of our species is the limit of our ability to perform.

　With that said, Sigma sits down deeply and takes a stance of iaido while increasing his magic power.
　A super-fast strike released from the physical abilities of a baronet-level high-ranking demon tribe, a strike that is far beyond the level of human perception anymore, and that's what Sigma thought would settle the matter with this.

　And then the distance of about five paces was closed down in an instant, and the blow that hunted down Alice's life was unleashed - it didn't happen.

''..........To?
Did I mention that was top speed?

　Yes, when Sigma was about to move to attack, Alice had already landed in front of Sigma and stomped on the hilt of the sword............the stone-piercing part with her foot.
　This time, Alice leisurely swings the knife in her hand against Sigma, who looks astonished.

''Guh!　d*mn it!
...Was it too shallow?

　Sigma leaps backwards to dodge the blow waved at his neck, but he can't completely avoid it, and blood flows from his neck.

''Your premise is wrong to begin with. It's true that humans are inferior to most demons in terms of physical ability if you look at their race. But that doesn't mean that they can't win~

　Alice speaks while laughing helplessly. Sieglinde, who was watching the situation that even appears to be overwhelming the baronet-level high-ranking demon race with Kaito from a distance, opens her mouth in astonishment.

''How........strong.''
Mr. Zeke, is that magic?
Yes, it's probably a magic that has only increased its speed to the limit, but with such a tremendous speed, it shouldn't be possible to control it with the kinetic vision of the human race, but...
But now, Alice...
'Yes, I can't believe it. She's ... probably stronger than Lili. She's clearly beyond the limits of humanity.

　Alice's combat prowess was unbelievable, even to Sieglinde, a warrior of long standing.
　From the tip of her astonished gaze, Alice quietly announced to Sigma.

''There are a lot of high-ranking demon clans that are called baronial class.
Well you certainly need to change your perception. You are strong you are no match for a man without your composure.
Yeah.
But you talked too much. And now I feel much better about myself for having a clear head.

　
　Considering the point of pure combat power originally, Alice was greatly inferior to Sigma except for her speed.
　If a solid attack was made on her while remaining calm and alert, it would be difficult to win.

　However, hearing Sigma's words, Alice doesn't seem particularly panicked and a smile appears on her mouth.

''There's no problem....It's already over.
What did you say?
"...my street name, since it's a special occasion. I'll tell you my street name.

　While saying that, Alice throws the knife at her own feet.
　

''Gah!　Huh!
........Shadow Blade.......well, you don't have to remember it, but....

　Against Sigma, who is skewered and falls down, he turns away while muttering with disinterest.
　



















''No~ He was a strong opponent.''
Alice, that was actually quite something.
'What?　What is it?　It looks terribly surprising!　What did you think I was all this time!
He's just an idiot.
Kite, aren't you just being too harsh on me?

　I looked at Alice, who ended up being overwhelmed, and I called out to her in surprise.......but Alice was the same as usual.

'He's dead...?'
No, I missed the vital point. Otherwise, I'm sure Kite will be angry with me~

　The words are told with a laugh, and I let out a breath of relief.
　It's not a good idea to be a sweetheart to the person who attacked you, but after all, I don't really want to see the sight of someone dying.

''Well, now we just need to find out why you attacked Kaito-san at random...''
Alice?
Oh, Kite, is it ok for me to go home after all?　I can't beat that one, and....
What?

　Alice's expression, which had seemed spare until now, collapsed, and a ray of sweat could be seen on her forehead.
　Feeling uneasy about that unusual appearance, I moved my gaze in the direction Alice was looking.

　Then, from the end of the road, there was someone walking slowly towards us.
　A huge old man who must be well over two meters tall, wearing heavy-looking armor.
　He had a huge axe in his hand, which, combined with the sound of his armor, gave off an intense sense of intimidation.

''I told you not to be so hasty, not to misread the will of Master Megiddo...''
''No way........that was the 'Ironblood Bacchus'........''

　Seeing the old man who tells him in a calm voice that feels deep experience, Sieg-san mutters while trembling.
　
　Perhaps sensing my doubts about who the hell they are, Alice answers me with a nervous voice.

''Five Count-level high-ranking demons serving the Warlord-sama... one of the five Warlord generals... to put it bluntly, they are monsters...''
"...a dangerous person to be with...
''It's not even close to bad. A high-ranking demon from the Count and above is truly exceptional. They have the power to wipe out an entire city...
!

　A person who is so good that he could wipe out an entire city...it's too bad, no matter how you think about it.
　In the air filled with heavy tension, Bacchus turns to me and smiles bitterly.

"Miyama Kite I'm sorry. My men were rude to you.
...What?
''My goodness, these young men are so bloody annoying these days I apologize on behalf of my men.
Oh, no...

　I nodded hurriedly at Bacchus' words, which were not in a particularly stern mood and spoke to me as if we were making small talk.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you have to be careful," he said, "no matter how much of a ward the Dead King and the World King can't detect you, if you harm them, they'll kill you later, but to think that you don't understand such a thing, you should have been a little more careful. Kano.
....
But the fact that it happened can't be helped. I think it's my own fault, but I'm sorry, but I can't just go home without my men being killed.
Huh?

　Slowly muttering, magic power like a stormy wind is released from Bax's body.

I'm afraid you're going to have to fight me as well, warriors of the human race.
Kite, you're in trouble. There is no way to win. Can't you somehow use your lucky power to call for super-powerful reinforcements or something?
If I could do that, I would have done it by now.

　Seeing Bacchus, who is holding a large axe at ease, Alice has raised an impatient voice and Sieg-san and Anima are also stiffening nervously.
　The other party is an existence that is so powerful that it can wipe out a city.......there is no way to strike.

　And although it wasn't a conscious action, before I knew it, I had stepped in front of the three of them and was in a protective stance.
　I'm not sure I've ever come up with a countermeasure, but I didn't want them to get hurt.
　However, seeing my behavior, Bacchus makes a somewhat impressed expression.

I'm sure you're not the only one, but it's quite spirited of you to see the magic of the remainder of your life and come forward.
....

　I didn't know what he was talking about.
　I didn't come forward with any ideas, but Bacchus came to tell me that I was in trouble... and that I was making a good read...

Megiddo has told me to bring you to him, but he has not told me that I may harm you. If I harm you, I will be killed if I do so against the wishes of Master Megiddo. In other words, I cannot attack you...
....
But that's only if I can't attack anyone but you. Oh dear, it's hard on my old body, but I shall move quickly and slip through.
Huh?

　I thought I could see a ray of light, but that's not the case and Bacchus is leisurely walking towards us.
　The other party is Count-class..............................probably much faster than the Sigma of earlier.
　And I can't see any carelessness or gaps at all..................there really is no way to do this.

Everybody's running...
I'm afraid not.
'Even though it's my master's order, I can't follow it.
Well, thank you for your help but no, that's a lie. I'm staying, too.

　I thought about giving up on being taken to the Warlord and just asking the three of them to run away... but they refused. No, there was one guy who tried to leave normally, but Sieg-san and Anima stared at him and stood in front of me in a hurry.



　

I happened to be passing by, it may be because of the talent that brings in the term of Kaito-sama.
...What?
Mmm....

　We hear a familiar voice, and before we know it, a shadow stands in front of us.
　The being, who seems to be on his way home from shopping and stands leisurely while holding a paper bag in one hand, quietly tells Bacchus.

As you may know, as a maid who spends a moment in the performance of her duties, I dislike useless processes. Therefore, I will only give you one warning.
...Ayn....Mr.?
"I suggest you surrender.

　Dear Mother, Father - It's often said that it's one thing to get rid of a problem and another to get rid of a problem, but this time a county-level high-ranking demon tribe appeared, and it was rightly a desperate situation. But luck hadn't given up on us - the strongest maid of honor appeared.