Mr. Shea promises to help me, and he quickly turns himself around as it is.

''Well let's hurry up, we probably only have a limited amount of time.
'What?　What do you mean by that?
''Well you are taking the words of the first brave man too much as framed. Why did the first hero interfere with you at this point in time even if I say I'm going to stop you, I can't stay forever without sleep or rest, can I?　Then what do you really want?
...to buy some time?

　I listen back to Shea-san's words while following her as she walks at a fast pace.

''It's just a prediction........but the Demon King is going to disappear from this city.
...I see.
''The reason you didn't disappear right away is because you're taking over the patient in charge.......Anyway, we're in a race against time. If you disappear, you'll be forced to rely on the Phantom King... relying on the power of the Sixth King would be a kind of defeat for you, wouldn't it?
Yes.....
Well yeah, don't get worked up. At least now that the First Brave Men are interfering, the Demon King is still around.

　While passing through the back roads where there are no people at all, Shea-san continues to talk.

''I'll tell you first, I asked you earlier to test you, but in this matter, the divine world and the divine race will not be involved in the first place. You should expect no help from the Supreme God.
'What?　Is that so?
''It's a tacit understanding. This matter you are involved in is a kind of taboo in this world... well, not many people know about it in the first place, but both the Supreme Lord and the Sixth King have maintained their non-interference in this matter.


　It seems that the matter of Fea-sensei, who is a former Demon King, is still quite a delicate matter, if I should say so.
　That's why, when I asked if it's okay for Shea-san, who is of the divine race, to lend me a hand, Shea-san looked at me and chuckled.

''I told you.　 Besides, I'm originally an 'oddball' in the divine world, so it's not much of a problem to add one more thing to that now.
Mr. Shea.
Well, now that we're done talking we're on our way.

　With a word of caution, I stepped out onto the wide road ... across from the church and clinic.
　As expected, there was no one on the street, and in front of the clinic, there was only Noin-san's figure.

　When Noin-san saw us, she immediately stood up and spoke to us while holding a Japanese sword in her hand.

''........Why did you come back?''
I'm sorry. Mr. Noin I just can't give up.
''Kudos.......why don't you understand?　Please don't torment Fear any more!
But....
I'm not saying you're wrong, sir!　It's not that I don't feel it's possible... no, I rather think it might be you... but it's not very likely... ...If you fail, Fear will be even more hurt than he is now...
Mr. Noin.

　It's true that what I'm trying to do is not a 100% certainty of success. It's a good thing that there is no such thing as absolute certainty in this world, but Mr. Noyn says that he can't take that risk.
　I'm not going to back down now either, but I'm not going to back down now.

''Fufu........hahahaha!
...Mr. Shea?
Who are you?

　Yeah?　Doesn't Mr. Noin know about Mr. Shea?　Come to think of it, she said she rarely shows up in the public eye, and even though she knows she's called the God of Misfortune, maybe she's never met him in person.
　As I was thinking about that, Shea-san laughed for a moment and then turned to me and smiled.

''........Rejoice, Kite. I take back my previous statement........you're an idiot too, but that guy is an irredeemably bigger idiot than you.
What are you doing?
If you're wondering what kind of mind you're standing in you can go play a game somewhere else.
What do you mean by...?

　Hearing Shea-san's words as she speaks in an agitated manner, Noin-san listens back with increasing fury.
　However, Shea-san doesn't seem to be bothered at all and continues to speak with a smile on her face.

'It's simple. I thought I was an idiot who didn't realize my mistake, but in fact, I was a big idiot who realized it and was drunk on playing sweet friendship, that's why.
What happened to you is that you're...
"'What do you know'?　 Little girl.

　Ms. Shea, whose smile disappeared, coldly tells an angry Noin, who is shaking with anger.

''Yeah, yeah. As for this matter, this guy and I are both outsiders.........but what did you guys do?　A thousand years, and they've realized how wrong they are, haven't they?　Did you try to make it right?　You confronted him?　If you haven't done anything you have to understand that's agreeing with running away.
Ggh.....
'If you think it's friendship to have a heart-to-heart with your friends if they've gone astray then you're going to have to stop this spoiled relationship right now!
Huh?
"Compared to you, who faced your friend's mistakes and didn't dare to deny them, this guy who tries to claw his way around with his own self is many times better.
....
Don't think that such a stray, half-baked blade full of strays can reach God (me)!

　With those words, Shea-san took out a huge scythe and held it up, and Noin-san responded by holding up her Japanese sword.
　It seemed as if the fight would begin as it was.......but after a little while, Shea-san's expression twisted.

''........tch.
Mr. Shea?


　Massive warding?　Hearing that muttering, I looked around, but I didn't feel any different... no, wait?　I thought for a minute earlier, why is there not a single sign of people in the daytime like this?
　Even though this place is off the main street, it's not exactly a back alley. At this time of day, there should be a reasonable amount of people on the street.......
　 ....


Countess?
''Oh, to be able to exercise spatial magic on this scale under the control of the Dark Lord.......hey?　"The Great Sage of the Dead.


　

''Zechs-san........''
"Master Zechs!　What, why are you here....

　Yeah?　I thought it was an ambush, but didn't Noyn realize that Zechs was there, too?　No, but Shea-san says they're putting up a massive ward, and I don't think they're on our side.

''It smells like water, Noin-dono.......You should have just called out to me.......Well, if it was just Miyama-dono, I wasn't going to come out, but when it comes to the Disaster God.... I think you're a little overwhelmed with the task at hand.
What a surprise. That a high-ranking demon like you would end up on your side...
When you weigh the risks and what you can gain from them, which is more important to you? And moreover, unfortunately, 'we' are more concerned with risk, you know. Hence, we'll stand by Lord Noin's side.
...and the wards....wait, us?

　Amidst the tingling and skin stinging air, Shea-san and Zechs-san exchanged words.
　We were told in the midst of it that we would be on Noin-san's side.........................plural, could it be?

　As if to affirm such an idea, one after another, demonic tribesmen begin to appear around Zechs-san.
　Among them were Acht, Eva, Raz-san and.............................There were faces I knew.

''This ward is somewhat unique. It's a type of spatial isolation ward, but it's difficult to get out from inside, but it's easy to get in from the outside.......well, even so, if you don't have a minimum level of ability, you won't be able to get in, so we won't involve ordinary people in it.
....
''Oh, don't worry. This ward replicates and isolates space, so even if you destroy the building here, it won't actually affect you. Erasing Fia-dono's dwelling place is, well, something of a mild mischievousness.


　Just like Shea-san said, a ridiculous number of reinforcements just visible to the eye..........A high-level demon tribe that is well over a hundred.
　After moving her gaze towards me, who is astonished, Zechs-san begins to speak indifferently.


But, well, you've got it all together... so much for this human being to be afraid of?
........Yes, it's terrifying. Miyama-dono, I'm afraid of you.
...What?
I knew you would make a move on this matter. That's why I asked for Lord Ein's help. If she had come, it would have cleared up everything...

　Hearing Zechs-san's words, I looked around at the demon tribe that was lined up.......but Ain-san was nowhere to be found.

''Lord Ain-dono told me this. ''If it comes to a battle with that composition, I will side with Kite-sama without hesitation. The greatest concession I can make as a family member is just to pretend I didn't hear what you just said, and there will be no second time.' Seriously, you're tremendous.
"Well I see. So quantity over quality.......................I've been licked. Do you really think you can beat me in numbers like this?
No, 'I don't think so'?
...what?

　At Shea-san's provocative words, Zechs-san assertively admits that she can't win against Shea-san.
　Shea-san's expression changes to a questionable one, but s*xu-san doesn't seem bothered by it and continues to speak.

''Although you are not widely known by name, your ability is comparable to that of the Sixth King-sama. It's no wonder that no matter how many bodies we gather, we can't win.......but even such a strong you have a weakness. That's why it's a quantity.
No.....

　After telling him that Shea-san's ability was at the Sixth King level, Zechs told him that Shea-san had a weakness.
　I could understand from Shea's abominable tongue that it wasn't off the mark.

''........You are the gentlest and most compassionate of all the divine race as far as I know.
....
Defeating you is impossible with these forces. But with your strength in disarray, and your numbers, no matter how strong you are, it will often take some time to neutralize them without killing them.
d*mn you've got some serious character issues.
I will not tolerate abuses that would exploit your kindness. I'm powerless to stop you, and I can't just sit back and do what I have to do to stop you.

　It's because Shea-san has great power and is a kind person.......it's difficult to neutralize this number while holding back.
　In the first place, Zechs-san and the others' goal is not to win against Shea-san, but to buy time.......the longer the battle becomes, the more disadvantageous it will be for us.

'Well, what do we do now?　Miyama-dono are you still going to challenge me with just the two of you?
....

　What do we do?　Use your "trump card"?　No, if I used it here, it would make it difficult for me to talk to Dr. Fea.

　The situation was bad, and when I was desperately trying to think of a way to break the ice while moving my head..................a quiet, yet powerful voice sounded out.

''........It seems it's not just the two of you, is it?''
Nuh-uh.
''No, I happened to go to the King's Castle on an errand... but on my way back I saw Kite-san. I followed her because she seemed to have a serious look on her face, but... no, it's really an amazing situation.

　From the magic box that appeared in my palm, I took out a large sword that was disproportionate to its slender body, and the one who was extremely reliable came to me.

''To be honest, I don't understand the situation at all. But I don't need to think about which side I'm going to take.
Lillia?
"...I can help you, Kite. After all, I'm your ... lover, after all.

　Dear Mom, Dad - me and Shea, who confronted Noin-san, but even Zechs-san and Black's family showed up, and we were at a disadvantage for a change. However, luck doesn't seem to have given up on me - reassuring reinforcements came rushing in.