After finishing the meal with Anima, we finally arrived at the fifth arena.
　It's not that differently constructed from the previous arena, but when you think that it's the last and strongest of the five warlords, it looks awfully intimidating.

''........Is Lilia-san and the others inside?''
'It would seem so. Maybe he's trying first.

　I took a quick look around the entrance area, but I didn't see Lilia-san and the others. So I assumed they were challenging Agni-san first, so I entered the arena with Anima.
　As we continued on for a bit, we heard cheers and what looked like the sounds of battle.

　As I proceeded a little faster, I saw everyone near the entrance to the large arena.

''Oh?''　Mr. Kite. Good work.
Mr. Zeke!　Here you are........are you trying now?

　Zeke-san spotted me and called out to me, so I join everyone while bowing lightly.


What?

　Hearing the words of Lunamaria, I immediately moved my gaze to the center of the arena, and when I moved my gaze to the center of the arena... I saw Agni-san standing at ease, and Lilia-san holding her large sword at the upper level and trying to swing it down.

　

''........It's a good attack. However, the magic power is still uneven.''
Gulp....

　It was an overwhelming sight.
　If Lilia-san unleashed a series of attacks, I would catch all of them with one hand without moving an inch, and if she unleashed a tornado-like spell, she would dissipate it with just one arm waving carelessly.
　Even if Lilia-san attacks at a speed that I can't perceive, I can't even match Agni-san's change in expression.
　An overwhelming difference in strength that even I, a novice in battle, can understand.......this is the power of the five Warlord generals......

　In the end, Agni-san dealt with Lilia-san's attack without moving a single step, and when time ran out, Lilia-san failed in her challenge.

''........It wasn't bad. I'll look forward to the next opportunity.''
Okay, yes thank you... thank you very much.

　Breathing heavily on her shoulder, Lilia-san returns with a tired look on her face.

''Lilia-san, are you okay?''
Mr. Kite, yes, Mr. Agni, the leader of the five warlords you are the greatest warlord of all time and you are at a disadvantage, but you are unstoppable.
'Rather, while I was waiting for Miyama-sama, I was watching the other challengers as well and it seems that 'no one has been able to complete it yet'.
''...Seriously........''

　Mr. Agni, how relentless are you?　No one has cleared it........
　While shivering at the words Lunamaria-san told me, I talk to Anima next to me.

''........Anima, are you confident you will win?''
It's a pity, but it's too bad it's not there. Lord Agni is in a different league than Lord Epsilon.
I see...

　It seems that Agni-san is so strong that even Anima described her as unable to win even before the challenge. Without a doubt, she is the strongest among the five Warlord Generals I've met up to this point.......Honestly, if even Lilia-san can't win, the only ones who could win on my behalf would be Eden-san or Pandora-san.......

''This is, Miyama-sama. Welcome.
Oh, yes. Hi ... um, I'm sorry to bother you.

　At that moment, Agni-san, who had finished repairing the broken parts due to Lilia-san's challenge, approached us and greeted me with a deep bow.

''Polite greeting, painful. I've already received a report from one of my subordinates that you've already obtained four oversized stamps.....................as usual, Miyama-sama.
Oh, thank you.
'However, I have also been entrusted with this occasion by Megiddo-sama. Please understand that I cannot afford to cut corners.
Yes!

　Agni seems to be a person who uses the honorific term when it's appropriate, although it might be rude to say so.
　Most of the five generals are not so much brainiacs as they are brainiacs.......except for Kong.....

　And Agni-san continues to speak quietly, looking straight into my eyes.

''Miyama-sama, I mean no disrespect...''
'What?　Oh, yes. Go ahead.....
'I'm sorry, Mr. Miyama, but even with the biggest handicap, you can't beat me. I recommend that you have a substitute to challenge him.
Okay, I understand.

　Well, that's what I was going to do but what to do?
　When it came to be able to beat Agni-san, the only candidates were really Eden-san or Pandora-san. However, Pandora-san seemed to be busy, and I didn't feel comfortable interrupting her work too much.
　 I'm worried because Eden-san really thinks of the inhabitants of this world as nothing more than insects.

　But hmmm. In the end, if I need to rely on either of them, is it Eden-san who I can call immediately?　As for the additions and subtractions, if I ask nicely, they can be managed........

　Just as I was thinking that much, I heard an unfamiliar voice from behind me.

"..........Then I'll go out in my place.
...What?

　I looked back at the voice I heard and the first thought that came to mind was 'Who?' This was a thing.
　He has semi-short hair that is black on the inside and gray on the outside, and purple eyes like amethysts. He looks petite, around the low 140cm mark in height, but the way he walks in with his arms crossed is truly imposing.
　On the chest of the outfit, which looks like a skirt-type military uniform modified to look like a formal dress, there was a black badge attached to the chest part of the outfit to indicate that she was my companion.

　........Who is this person really?　I don't recognize her at all........

　The mysterious woman walks straight up to Agni-san and opens her mouth as she looks at him quietly.

''........I owe this man a huge debt of gratitude that cannot be returned. I can't repay you for this little inconvenience, but I will not be able to settle my mind if I don't pay you the interest you owe me. Do you have any objection to the fact that I will be sending you out on my behalf?
Well, uh... who are you?
'........Mmm!　That idiot.....didn't explain....

　The woman threw a confirmation to me while declaring in a leisurely manner, and then stiffened when she heard my question.
　And after a bit, she put one hand on her head with a loud sigh, muttered in disgust, and then turned to me.

''My name is Iris ... Iris Illuminus. Well, you're also well known to me as 'The Great Idiot's Buddy'.
...What?

　Dear Mom, Dad - the mysterious woman who suddenly appeared in a challenge with Mr. Agni. I'm sure I've never met her before but the name was familiar, or if I'm not mistaken, this person, Iris-san - is Alice's best friend.