His Majesty Laguna, who is called the strongest in the human world, appeared on the battlefield. She spoke to Noyn-san in a terribly gentle voice, despite the fact that she had spoken of her 'roughness' earlier.

'........Hey, Hikari. The same is true for me........but you are getting old. It's not how you look, it's how you feel....
What do you mean?
No, you just don't think it's like you, do you?
'Isn't that like me?　How is that...?

　His Majesty Laguna begins to admonish Noyn-san with a somewhat warm even voice, like a mother speaking to her child.
　This conversation is probably because it's His Majesty Laguna, who has traveled with him in the past and shared his pain and suffering with him, and that's why his voice is reaching the current Noin-san firmly.
　That's why Noyn-san is also listening to His Majesty's words with a serious expression, although the turmoil hasn't disappeared yet.

　Zesuk-san and the others didn't interrupt this conversation either, as if they had no intention of interrupting it.

I've heard the same words from that young man just now, I have heard those same words before. You've forgotten it.
'What?　........oh.
Yes, there once was a man who, after defeating the Demon King, overcame our attempts to stop him from saying, 'The gulf between the worlds is great, let's just wait and see how long it takes to fix it.
....
The more time that goes by, the harder it will be to change. If you don't take up the challenge now......................it will never come. That's why I'm going to try my best.' ... I even admired her back as she walked away with that statement. I saw hope for the future........yes, I'm talking about you, Hikari.

　After telling him that much, His Majesty Laguna clasped his hands tightly, and after a bit of silence, he looked at Noin-san's face with strong eyes.

''How long ... how long ... you'll be smoldering, you won't be ... come back!
"...Laguna.
"No matter how many heroes are born in the world or how many times the times change, there is only one brave man for me forever!　So, wake up, Kudjo Hikari!
....

　Hearing His Majesty Laguna's cry, which was filled with strong wishes, Noyn-san slowly closed her eyes.
　

''........Don't be fooled!　Mr. Kite!
Huh?　Duh. Is that a trick?　For what?
It's true that Lord Zechs' wards are powerful. However, they cannot stop you from receiving the "Blessing of Shalovanar-sama"!
Mr. Noyne?
''Zechs-sama's appearance in this place is itself a misleading.......in truth, a single point from the beginning.......if you reach the wall of wards, you can break this warding!

　.........Well, if you ask me, you're right.
　If this ward can't be broken without defeating Zechs-san, then it should be more advantageous for Zechs-san to hide and let the other sides take care of it. However, Zechs-san appeared in front of me and Shea-san despite the risk of being defeated.

　That was a misleading to make me think that 'I can't break through if I don't defeat myself' as Noin-san said.......What Zechs-san was really wary of was me aiming out of the ward in a straight line.
　As proof of that, at Noin-san's statement, Zechs-san made an unusually panicked voice.

　There's no need to ask why you told me that. Immediately after that statement, Noin-san rushed towards us and turned himself around.
　And while erasing the jet-black armor that covered his body, he muttered with a voice filled with strong determination.

''........Thank you.
Mr. Noin.

　As the black mist enveloped Noin-san's body, Noin-san changed into a hakama and kimono ... like a woman from the Taisho era.
　Then she clasps her long and beautiful black hair in a tight grip behind her neck, and without any hesitation, she cuts off her long hair with the Japanese sword in her hand.

"Hmmm, this is a very nostalgic look.........
Thank you.

　Looking at Noyn-san, whose hair has become short, His Majesty Laguna laughs and holds out a long, thin white cloth.
　

''.........Kite, I apologize for my past rudeness. And please, please take me with you. I have to confront Fea again. I want to help her too!
Yes. I'd rather have you come over here.

　I want to save Fia-sensei. That was definitely Noin-san's underlying wish, and it was probably something that had been smoldering in her mind for a long time.
　Thanks to His Majesty Laguna, Noin-san's hesitation was cleared up and she became an ally in this way.

　So, all that was left was to confront Fea-sensei.........................

''Hmmm.
I'm sorry, Mr. Zechs. But do you intend to continue?


　Yes, it seems that Zechs-san still intends to continue the fight, and quickly comes out in front of the five county-level high-ranking demons.
　Until just now they were at the rear, but it seems that in order to stop us from breaking through to a point...........it seems that from here on out, Zechs-san will also directly participate in the battle.

　With the addition of Noin-san and His Majesty Laguna, we have an overwhelming advantage. But we can't let our guard down. At least Zechs-san's fighting spirit hasn't waned at all.

''........Noin-san, this, the fruit of the World Tree......''
'Oh, I'm fine. Thank you.
'What?　But, Mr. Noin, you're hurt all over the place...

　一先ずリリアさんと戦って疲弊しているノインさんを回復しようと、リリアさんに渡したのと同じドリンクを取り出すが、ノインさんは首を横に振って必要ないと告げる。

「……ええ、確かに私は疲労しています。ダメージもあちこちに負っています……もしかしたら、満身創痍なのかもしれません。ですが……私の心は、いま、活力に満ちています！　そう、かつてのように……」
「え、えと……なぁっ！？」

　根性論のような台詞に戸惑っていると、ノインさんの体からいままでの数倍近い魔力が溢れだした。
　な、なんだこれ！？　なんか、ノインさん……弱るどころか強そうになってるんだけど！？

「……ヒカリは昔から、不屈の化け物みたいなやつじゃ、むしろ劣勢になった方が強くなる。心配するだけ無意味じゃ」
「酷い言い方ですね……私は少し、人より『諦めが悪い』だけです」
「『根性で魔力量まで跳ね上がる』怪物が、なにを言っておるのか……」

　と、ともかくノインさんは大丈夫らしい。

　リリアさん達もスッと俺達の横に立ち、ゼクスさんの軍勢と睨み合う。
　目標は一点突破……小細工なしのぶつかり合い。自然と俺の体にも力が籠る中……ゼクスさんが急に周囲を見渡し始める。

「……なんと……まさか、このタイミングで？　いやはや、やはり……貴方は恐ろしい」

　動揺を隠すこともなく、心底驚愕した様子で俺を見るゼクスさん……その理由は、直後に俺も理解することができた。
　感応魔法がその接近を知らせると共に、俺の前には三つの影が現れる。

「遅くなりました！　ご主人様！」
「アニマ！　イータ！　シータ！」

　それだけではない、さらに二つの影がリリアさんの元に……。

「多少の遅刻は多めに見てくださいね、お嬢様。これでもかなり急いできたのですから……」
「ルナ、ジーク……ええ、文句などありません。よく来てくれました」

　アニマ、イータ、シータ、ルナマリアさん、ジークさん……屋敷から駆け付けてくれた心強い援軍も加わり、戦闘の準備は完全に整った。
　そしてシアさんが皆の前に一歩進んで出て、力強い声でそれを宣言する。

「……伯爵級は私が抑える！　他は全員で道を開き、カイトを結界の壁に到達させろ！　いくぞ！！」

　その言葉を合図にして、俺達とゼクスさん達の最終決戦が幕を開けた。









「……タイミングはバッチリっすね。後はまぁ、カイトさんとヒカリさん次第ってところですか……まぁ、これ以上私が動く必要はないでしょうね。後はのんびり観戦させてもらいましょう」